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TSOP MODULE

Introduction:
This is an effective IR proximity sensor built around the TSOP 1738 module. The TSOP module
is commonly found at the receiving end of an IR remote control system; e.g., in TVs, CD players
etc. These modules require the incoming data to be modulated at a particular frequency and
would ignore any other IR signals. It is also immune to ambient IR light, so one can easily use
these sensors outdoors or under heavily lit conditions.
Such modules are available for different carrier frequencies from 32 kHz to 42 kHz. They cost
some thing around 20Rs.

Features:
1. Maximum Range: 25 cm *
2. 38 KHz IR Tx and TSOP1738 as Rx
3. Ambient Light Protected IR Receiver
4. Preset for Range Adjustment
5. Status Indicator LED

*Range may vary upto ±5cm

Technical specification
Power supply: 5V DC
Size: 4.4 X 2.4 sq. Cm.

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Hardware description:

 TSOP:

TSOP 1738 has the ability to receive 38 KHz energy signal and it works in the active-low
configuration. So when the obstacle is present light with 38 KHz energy reflects back on TSOP
and it gives the output equal to logic ‘0’ which is connected to cathode of status LED and so it
will turn ON. Whereas when there is no obstacle the output of TSOP is logic ‘1’, so that the
status LED will remain in OFF state.

 Range Adjustment preset:

Range adjustment preset sets the range for which the object will be detected by TSOP .

 Timer IC:

Timer IC used is IC 555 which is used as a astable multivibrator. It is used for generating
constant stream of square wave which is centered at 38 KHz. The output of timer is given to IR
transmitter LED which henceforth glow the LED at the same rate as that of timer output pulses.

 Transmitter LED:

Transmitter LED is an IR LED which is driven by the timer IC.

 Status LED:

Status LED will be in OFF state till there is no obstacle; as soon as it detects the obstacle
it turns ON.

 Microcontroller Interfacing:

The VCC and GND of TSOP module is connected to VCC and GND of microcontroller
and the middle pin of TSOP is connected to its I/O port at which the output of TSOP is needed.

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