
The TCRT5000 is an infrared reflective optical sensor designed to detect the presence of objects by sensing reflected infrared light. It integrates an infrared emitter and a phototransistor in a compact package, making it suitable for line-following robots, object detection, position sensing, and various electronic projects.
The sensor detects changes in reflected infrared light from nearby surfaces and is commonly used in robotics, automation, and embedded systems.
Integrated infrared emitter and phototransistor
Reflective optical sensing technology
Detects nearby objects and surface contrast
Compact sensor package
Suitable for line-following and object-detection applications
Compatible with electronic control circuits and microcontrollers
Line-following robots
Object detection
Surface and contrast sensing
Position and motion detection
Counting and presence detection
DIY electronics and microcontroller projects