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TCS230 Color Recognition Sensor Module
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The TCS230 Color Recognition Sensor Module is a programmable color light-to-frequency converter for electronics and robotics projects. It combines configurable silicon photodiodes and a current-to-frequency converter on a single monolithic CMOS IC. The module provides digital input and output for direct communication with Arduino, other microcontrollers, and logic circuits. Its output is a square wave with a 50% duty cycle, and the frequency is directly proportional to light intensity. The module supports color detection through RGB frequency output and selectable full-scale output scaling.
Features of TCS230 Color Recognition Sensor Module
- Programmable color light-to-frequency conversion
- Direct microcontroller communication
- Digital input and output
- Square-wave output
- 50% duty cycle output
- Selectable full-scale output scaling
- High-resolution light intensity conversion
Specifications of TCS230 Color Recognition Sensor Module
- Chip: TCS230
- Operating Voltage: 3V ~ 5V
- Best Detection Distance: 10mm
- PCB Size: Approximately 1.2 x 0.95 inches
- Pin Number: 4 Pin
- Output Frequency Range: 2 Hz to 500 kHz
- Package: Low-profile surface mount package
- Package Type: 8-lead SOIC
- Photodiodes: 64 photodiodes
- Red Photodiodes: 16 photodiodes
- Green Photodiodes: 16 photodiodes
- Blue Photodiodes: 16 photodiodes
- Unfiltered Photodiodes: 16 photodiodes
- Photodiode Size: 120 µm x 120 µm
- Photodiode Centers: 144-µm centers
- Output Scaling Factors: 100%, 20%, 2%
- Power-Down Mode: Available
How to Use TCS230 Color Recognition Sensor Module
- Connect the module to a microcontroller or logic circuit.
- Use the control pins to select the required filters and output scaling.
- Measure the output frequency for the detected color information.
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- The module detects light color information from objects through frequency output.
- The sensor can be used with direct digital communication interfaces.
| Interface Type | Digital |
|---|---|
| Operating Voltage (V) | 3V - 5V |
| Operating Temp (°C) | -40 to 85 |
| Dimensions (mm) | 30.48 x 24.13 mm |
| Mounting Type | SMD (Surface Mount) |
| Output Type | Digital |
| Resolution | High-resolution conversion of light intensity to frequency |
| Wavelength Range | 400-700nm |
| Chipset | TCS230 |
| Sensor Type | Color Sensor |
| Output Interface | Digital |
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