Name: TCS230 Color Recognition Sensor
SKU: FBL100091405125
Availability: InStock

Features:

CATEGORY	SPECIFICATIONS
Product Type	Color Sensor Module
Sensor Chip	TCS230 (TCS3200 upgraded version)
Working Principle	Uses 64 photodiodes with color filters to convert light intensity into frequency
Photodiode Structure	64 total photodiodes (16 Red, 16 Green, 16 Blue, 16 Clear)
Filter System	Red, Green, Blue, and Clear (no filter) selectable via control pins
Output Type	Frequency output (square wave)
Frequency Range	2 Hz 500 kHz
Scaling Factor	Programmable: 100%, 20%, 2%, or power-off mode
Supply Voltage	3V 5V
Control Pins	Two programmable pins for filter and scaling selection
Light Interference	Anti-ambient light interference design
Detection Capability	Can detect color of non-luminous objects
LED Feature	White LED with controllable on/off function
Design Advantage	Staggered photodiode layout reduces non-uniform light error
Accuracy Feature	Parallel photodiode grouping improves color detection accuracy
Package Type	8-pin SOIC surface mount
PCB Size	33 mm 25 mm
Key Features	Improved version of TCS3200, better stability and accuracy
Applications	Color recognition, sorting systems, robotics, automation