TCRT5000 Reflective Infrared

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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