Sharp GP2Y0A21YK0F Distance Sensor

Sharp GP2Y0A21YK0F Distance Sensor is a distance-measuring sensor manufactured by Sharp. It works on the principle of using an infrared emitter and receiver (with a wavelength of 870nm) to measure distances. The detection range of this sensor is between 10 cm and 80 cm, and it provides an analog output voltage that corresponds to the measured distance.

You can use this sensor in various applications that require distance measurement, such as robotics, automation, and proximity sensing. It's important to note that this sensor provides analog output, so you'll need an analog-to-digital converter (ADC) to interface it with digital microcontrollers like Arduino.

Here are some of the key specifications of the Sharp GP2Y0A21YK0F Distance Sensor:

• Operating Voltage: 4.5 V to 5.5 V
• Average Current Consumption: 30 mA (typical)
• Detection Range: 10 cm to 80 cm (approximately 4 inches to 32 inches)
• Output Type: Analog Voltage (Higher voltage corresponds to a shorter distance)
• Package Size: 29.5 mm x 13 mm x 21.6 mm