The TCRT1000/ TCRT1010 is an optical sensor produced by Vishay. It uses a reflective optical ranging principle. Its features are compact structure, no need for adjustment, strong signal strength, low temperature coefficient, and it is suitable for optoelectronic scanning and switching devices such as index sensing and coded disk scanning.
The TCRT1000 and TCRT1010 are reflective optical sensors with an emitting infrared source and a phototransistor detector arranged in the same direction. They detect objects by measuring reflected IR light, making them suitable for optoelectronic scanning, switching devices, index sensing, and coded‑disk scanning.
Key specifications include a 950 nm operating wavelength, a typical current transfer ratio of 2.5 %, reverse voltage rating of 5 V, forward voltage around 1.6 V, and a maximum collector current of 50 mA. The devices are packaged in a compact 1.47 mm × 6.8 mm package and are rated for ambient temperatures from –55 °C to +85 °C.
| Operating wavelength | 950 nm |
|---|---|
| Typical current transfer ratio (CTR) | 2.5 % |
| Reverse voltage (VR) | 5 V |
| Maximum collector current (IC) | 50 mA |
| Package dimensions | 1.47 mm × 6.8 mm |
The sensor operates at a wavelength of 950 nm.
The typical current transfer ratio is 2.5 %.
The maximum reverse voltage is 5 V.