TCRT5000 Reflective Infrared

TCRT5000 Reflective Optical Sensor with Transistor Output Infrared

The TCRT5000 and TCRT5000L are reflective sensors which include an infrared emitter and phototransistor in a leaded package which blocks visible light. The package includes two mounting clips. TCRT5000L is the long lead version.

Features

– Sensing Distance: 0.2 mm to 15 mm
– Output Device: Phototransistor
– Collector-Emitter Voltage VCEO Max: 70 V
– Maximum Collector Current: 100 mA
– Forward Voltage: 1.25 V
– Reverse Voltage: 5 V
– Maximum Operating Temperature: + 85 C
– Minimum Operating Temperature: – 25 C
– Mounting Style: Through Hole
– Packaging: Tube
– Sensing Method: Reflective
– Wavelength: 950 nm

Applications

– Position sensor for shaft encoder
– Detection of reflective material such as paper, IBM cards, magnetic tapes etc.
– Limit switch for mechanical motions in VCR
– General purpose – wherever space is limited