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Ir Sensor

The document discusses an IR sensor and how it works for obstacle detection using infrared light transmission and reception. It details the components of an IR sensor including an IR LED transmitter that emits infrared light and an IR receiver that detects the infrared light. It also discusses factors that affect the IR sensor's detection abilities and how to optimize its performance.

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Ir Sensor

The document discusses an IR sensor and how it works for obstacle detection using infrared light transmission and reception. It details the components of an IR sensor including an IR LED transmitter that emits infrared light and an IR receiver that detects the infrared light. It also discusses factors that affect the IR sensor's detection abilities and how to optimize its performance.

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IR Sensor

Last updated 3/26/18


IR Sensor Notes
• Obstacle detection

• Want to know if there is something in front of a sensor

• Two primary non-contact choices


• Ultrasonic – sound
• Optical – light

• This lab uses optical

Common – last updated 3/26/18 2 © tj


IR Sensor Notes
• Obstacle detection

• To somewhat limit interference from other sources choose


Infrared light (IR)
• Commonly used in remote controls for TV, audio, …
• Line of sight technology

• Requires an IR transmitter and receiver

Common – last updated 3/26/18 3 © tj


IR Sensor Notes
• Obstacle detection
• IR transmitter
• LED which emits in the IR light region
• Wavelength = 940nm
• Broad transmit angle – limit this with case and slit window
• More current – more light
• Angle dependent

Common – last updated 3/26/18 4 © tj


IR Sensor Notes
• Obstacle detection

• IR receiver

• Detects IR light
• Uses signal processing to limit the ‘recognized’ signal
• Our detector recognizes 38Kz square waves (carrier frequency)

Common – last updated 3/26/18 5 © tj


IR Sensor Notes
• Obstacle detection

• IR receiver
• Sensitive to angle
• Light intensity (LED drive)
• Carrier frequency

Common – last updated 3/26/18 6 © tj


IR Sensor Notes
• Obstacle detection

• IR receiver

• Can use carrier frequency modification to


change the relative sensitivity

• Use this to detect relative distance


• if detected at 35KHz or 41Khz – must be
close
• If only detected at 38KHz - must be far

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IR Sensor Notes
• Obstacle detection

• IR receiver

• Works best if you filter VCC

Vout
47Ω
VCC 3.3V

GND 47uF

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IR Sensor Notes
• Obstacle detection

• Required LED output waveform


38KHz

600us 5ms
• Detector output waveform

Output will only pulse low if it detects


the entire waveform

Sample here to ensure detection


Common – last updated 3/26/18 9 © tj
IR Sensor Notes
• Obstacle detection

• Notes

• Too much light can saturate the detector and stop it from working

• Very sensitive to reflections – carefully adjust angles to avoid


reflection from the board or tabletop

• Align the sensor behind the transmitter to maximize the


effectiveness of the shield

• Think about using 2 timers to control the LED output

Common – last updated 3/26/18 10 © tj

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