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Product Description:

The TCRT-5000L is a compact, reflective optical sensor that integrates an infrared emitter and phototransistor in a leaded package with a built-in daylight blocking filter. This version (TCRT5000L) comes with long leads, ideal for through-hole applications. It is widely used in line-following robots, object detection, and encoder systems for its accurate detection range and ease of use.

Key Features:

• Sensor Type: Reflective Optical with Transistor Output
• Infrared Emitter Wavelength: 950 nm
• Peak Operating Distance: 2.5 mm
• Effective Detection Range: 0.2 mm to 15 mm
• Typical Output Current: 1 mA
• Integrated daylight blocking filter
• Dimensions: 10.2 mm × 5.8 mm × 7 mm (L×W×H)
• Package Type: Leaded (TCRT5000L has longer 15 mm leads)
• RoHS & WEEE Compliant

Electrical Ratings:

• Emitter Forward Voltage: 1.25 V to 1.5 V (IF = 60 mA)
• Emitter Reverse Voltage: Max 5 V
• Forward Current: Max 60 mA
• Collector-Emitter Voltage: Max 70 V
• Collector Current: Max 100 mA
• Total Power Dissipation: Max 200 mW

Applications:

• Line-following robots
• Object detection systems
• Rotary encoders
• Limit switches for mechanical motion sensing
• Card and tape detection (paper, IBM cards, magnetic media)

Package Includes:

• 1 × TCRT-5000L Optical Sensor Module

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