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zelsenussi



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Post02 Jul 2008 22:06   optical sensor

i have infra red sensor how can i conect it to microcontroller for external interupt..
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Post03 Jul 2008 3:39   optical sensor

You can use an analog comparator with logic output.
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TekUT



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Post03 Jul 2008 11:20   Re: optical sensor

If you need to detect some object or movement you can refer to Honeywell devices, there are several model with transmitter and receiver built inside the same package.
Here you can find a example:

http://www.alliedelec.com/Images/Products/Datasheets/BM/HONEYWELL_OPTO_PRODUCTS/HONEYWELL-OPTO-PRODUCTS_ACTIVES-AND-PASSIVES_2760029.PDF

Using infrared instead visible have advantage about immunity of the receiver against visible ligth.

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kender



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Post03 Jul 2008 18:56   Re: optical sensor

zelsenussi wrote:
i have infra red sensor how can i conect it to microcontroller for external interupt..

Post a model of the sensor or a link to its datasheet.
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