This sensor takes a continuous distance reading and reports the distance as an
analog voltage with a distance range of 20cm (~8") to 150cm (~60"). The interface
is 3-wire with power, ground and the output voltage and requires a JST 3-pin connector (not included). The JST 3-pin connector includes the J3 connector for the sensor and
bare wires at the other end, and requires that the processor or ADC-side connector be purchased or
built separately. For most applications we recommend purchasing
the Sharp IR to Servo Cable separately.
Absolute Maximum Ratings
| Parameter |
Symbol |
Rating |
Unit |
Remarks |
| Supply Voltage |
VCC |
-0.3 to +7 |
V |
|
| Output Terminal Voltage |
VO |
-0.3 to VCC+0.3 |
V |
|
| Operating Temperature |
Topr |
-10 to +60 |
°C |
|
| Storage Temperature |
Tstg |
-40 to +70 |
°C |
|
Operating Supply Voltage
| Parameter |
Symbol |
Rating |
Unit |
Remark |
| Operating Supply Voltage |
VCC |
4.5 to 5.5 |
V |
|
Electro-Optical Characteristics
| Parameter |
Symbol |
Conditions |
Min. |
Typ. |
Max. |
Unit |
| Measuring distance range |
delta L |
*2 *3 |
20 |
- |
150 |
cm |
| Output Terminal Voltage |
VO |
L = 150 cm *2 |
0.25 |
0.4 |
0.55 |
V |
| Output voltage difference |
delta VO |
Output change at L change (150 cm -> 20 cm) *2 |
1.8 |
2.05 |
2.3 |
V |
| Average supply current |
Icc |
- |
- |
33 |
50 |
mA |
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L: Distance to reflected object
*2 Using reflected object: White paper (Made by Kodak Co. Ltd. gray cards
R-27, white face, reflective ratio: 90%)
*3 Distance measuring range of the optical sensor system.
Do you want to...
...use this sensor with a computer?
You'll need the following items:
...use this sensor with a microcontroller or robot controller board?
Sharp IR Sensor to Servo Cable (Terminates in standard 3-pin servo-style
connector. Cut off the connector and splice in a connector of
your choice, if necessary.)