TCRT5000 Reflective Optical Sensor IR Infrared Switch is perfect for line tracking robot car like DIY projects. TCRT5000 is a reflective sensor which includes an infrared emitter and phototransistor in a leaded package which blocks visible light.

When the infrared transmitter emits a beam of light to a piece of paper, if the rays shine on a white surface, they will be reflected and in turn be received by the Infrared detector , and pin S on the module will output a low level; If the beam of light encounters a black line, they will be absorbed, thus the Infrared detector gets nothing, and pin S will output a high level. So this module basically acts like a simple switch when it gets close to a white / black object. You can adjust the sensitivity with the potentiometer on the module.

Features:-

• Detector type : phototransistor
• Daylight blocking filter
• Lead (Pb)-free soldering released
• Compact construction
• Senses the presence of an object by using the reflective IR beam from the object

Specifications:-

• Model : TCRT5000
• Operating Voltage : 3.6 ~ 5V DC
• Distance Measuring Range : 1.5cm
• Average Current Consumption : 60mA
• Output Type : Phototransistor
• Working Temperature Range : -25 to 85°C
• Color Black + blue
• Detecting method : Reflective
• Transistor Properties Collector-Emitter : Voltage: 70V
• Collector Current : 100mA
• Forward Current : 60mA.

Package Includes:-

1 x TCRT5000 - Reflective Infrared Optical Sensor