The GP2Y0A710K0F from Sharp is a distance measuring sensor unit. This unit is composed of an integrated combination of PSD (position sensitive detector), IRED (infrared emitting diode) and signal processing circuit. The variety of the reflectivity of the object, environmental temperature and the operating duration are not influenced easily to the distance detection because of adopting the triangulation method. This device outputs the voltage corresponding to the distance detection. So this sensor can also be used as a proximity sensor. Typical applications include projector (for auto focus), robot cleaner, auto-switch for illumination, human body detector and amusement equipment.
Long distance measuring range from 100cm to 550cm
Analogue output type
58mm x 17.6mm x 22.5mm package size
Current consumption is typically 30mA
Supply voltage range from 4.5V to 5.5V
Output terminal voltage is 2.5V
In order to stabilize power supply line, recommended to insert a bypass capacitor of 10µF or more between VCC and GND. Use the power supply which can output 350mA or more to operate properly.
