GP2D12/GP2D15 Distance Measuring Sensors General Purpose Type Distance Measuring Sensors *4.5 Emitter *20±0.2 *10 Lighting direction *8.4 SHARP's GP2D12/GP2D15 are general purpose type distance measuring sensors which consist of PSD* and infrared emitting diode and signal processing circuit. It enables to detect objects without any influence on the color of reflective objects, reflectivity, the lights of surroundings. (Unit : mm) Outline Dimensions 7.2 8.4 General Description *PSD:Position Sensitive Detector 2 10 1.2 29 17.5 (1) Less influence on the color of reflective objects, reflectivity (2) Line-up of distance output/distance judgement type Distance output type(analog voltage) : GP2D12 Detecting distance : 10 to 80cm Distance judgement type : GP2D15 Judgement distance : 24cm (Adjustable within the range of 10 to 80cm) (3) External control circuit is unnecessary. (4) Low cost 27.95 4.15 7.5 (MAX2.5) Component mounting area Features 2-4 22 2-ø3±0.15 * Distance to lens center portion Internal block diagram Applications (1) TVs (2) Personal computers (3) Cars (4) Copiers Constant voltage circuit PSD LED Signal processing circuit 5V GP2D12 (Analog output) Vo GP2D15 (Digital output) LED drive circuit GND IC (Notice) • In the absence of device specification sheets, SHARP takes no responsibility for any defects that may occur in equipment using any SHARP device shown in catalogs, data books, etc. Contact SHARP in order to obtain the latest device specification sheets before using any SHARP device. • Specifications are subject to change without notice for improvement. (Internet) • Data for SHARP's optoelectronic/power device is provided on internet. (Address http://www.sharp.co.jp/ecg/) Tec.U970501 GP2D12/GP2D15 Distance Measuring Sensors Output pattern Specifications GP2D12 Parameter (Ta=25˚C) Symbol Rating Supply voltage Vcc 4.5 to 5.5V Dissipation current Icc MAX.35mA L 10 to 80cm Measuring range Output type Operating temperature Supply voltage Dissipation current *Judgement distance Topr -10 to +60˚C 10cm 80cm Distance (Ta=25˚C) Symbol Rating Vcc 4.5 to 5.5V Icc MAX.35mA L TYP.24cm Output type Operating temperature (0.6V) Analog output GP2D15 Parameter Output (3.1V) Digital output Topr Output High Low -10 to +60˚C * Adjustable within the range of 10 to 80cm.<Custom products> 10cm 24cm 80cm Distance As of May 1997 Tec.U970501