TCRT 5000 SENSOR Features

• Voltage : 5V.
• Current : 100mA (maximum).
• Outputs Analog or digital data.
• Temperature Range : -25°C to 85°C.
• Number of pins : 4.

Pin config.:

1. Collector :  The collector of the phototransistor is connected to 5V.
2. Emitter : The emitter of the phototransistor is grounded through a resistor.
3. Anode : The Anode of photodiode is connected to 5V.
4. Cathode : The Cathode of photodiode is grounded through a resistor.

Applications

• Commonly used in proximity detection applications.
• Line follower or maze solver robots
• Distinguish between reflective and non-reflective surface
• Obstacle detection and avoidance