TCRT5000L Infrared(IR) Sensor

• Compact construction, sense the presence of an object by using the reflective IR beam from the object.
• Consists of a phototransistor. Snap-in construction for PCB mounting.
• Plastic polycarbonate housing construction which prevents crosstalk. Position sensor for shaft encoder.
• detects reflection such as paper, IBM cards, magnetic tapes, etc.
  Limit switch foe mechanical motions in VCR.
• General purpose – wherever the space is limited.
• Specifications: Sensing Distance: 12mm. Operating
• Wavelength: 950 mm.
• Sensing Method: Reflective.
• Reverse Voltage: 5V.
• Forward Current: 60mA.
• Forward Surge Current: 3A.
• Emitter Power Dissipation: 100mW.
• Collector Emitter Voltage: 70V .
• Emitter Collector Voltage: 5V.
• Collector Current: 100mA.
• Detector Power Dissipation: 100mW.
• Sensor Total Power Dissipation: 200mW.
• Operating Temperature: -25℃ ~ +85℃.

Features TCRT5000L Infrared(IR) Sensor

• Snap-in construction for PCB mounting
• Package height: 7 mm
• Plastic polycarbonate housing construction which prevents crosstalk
• Current transfer ratio(CTR) of typical 10%

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• Compact construction, sense the presence of an object by using the reflective IR beam from the object.
• Consists of a phototransistor. Snap-in construction for PCB mounting.
• Plastic polycarbonate housing construction which prevents crosstalk. Position sensor for shaft encoder.
• sense reflections eg paper, IBM cards, magnetic tapes, etc.
  Limit switch foe mechanical motions in VCR.
• General purpose – wherever the space is limited.
• Specifications: Sensing Distance: 12mm. Operating
• Wavelength: 950 mm.
• Sensing Method: Reflective.
• Reverse Voltage: 5V.
• Forward Current: 60mA.
• Forward Surge Current: 3A.
• Emitter Power Dissipation: 100mW.
• Collector Emitter Voltage: 70V .
• Emitter Collector Voltage: 5V.
• Collector Current: 100mA.
• Detector Power Dissipation: 100mW.
• Sensor Total Power Dissipation: 200mW.
• Operating Temperature: -25℃ ~ +85℃.