TCRT5000 Vishay, Reflective Optical Sensor

View all Reflective Optical Sensors
Bulk discount available

Subtotal (1 tube of 50 units)*

£38.15

(exc. VAT)

£45.80

(inc. VAT)

Add to Basket
Select or type quantity
In Stock
  • 150 unit(s) ready to ship
  • Plus 3,100 unit(s) shipping from 23 October 2025
Need more? Click ‘Check delivery dates’ to find extra stock and lead times.
Units
Per unit
Per Tube*
50 - 50£0.763£38.15
100 - 200£0.732£36.60
250 - 450£0.534£26.70
500 +£0.458£22.90

*price indicative

RS Stock No.:
919-0001
Mfr. Part No.:
TCRT5000
Brand:
Vishay
Find similar products by selecting one or more attributes.
Select all

Brand

Vishay

Peak Sensor Distance

2.5mm

COO (Country of Origin):
PH

Reflective Sensor TCRT5000


The TCRT5000 and TCRT5000L are reflective sensors
which include an infrared emitter and phototransistor in a
leaded package which blocks visible light. The package
includes two mounting clips. TCRT5000L is the long lead
version.

Features:


• Package type: leaded

• Detector type: phototransistor

• Dimensions (L x W x H in mm): 10.2 x 5.8 x 7

• Peak operating distance: 2.5 mm

• Typical output current under test: IC = 1 mA

• Daylight blocking filter

• Emitter wavelength: 950 nm

• Lead (Pb)-free soldering released

• Compliant to RoHS directive 2002/95/EC and in accordance to WEEE 2002/96/EC

Applications:


• Position sensor for shaft encoder
• Detection of reflective material such as paper, IBM cards,
magnetic tapes etc.
• Limit switch for mechanical motions in VCR
• General purpose - wherever the space is limited