Optical sensor needs no tweaking


Posted on Apr 18, 2012

The circuit in Figure 1 eliminates the need for adjustments. The circuit uses dc-coupled feedback to control the current in the output resistor. Hence, the output voltage is predictable and constant.



The transfer gain of optical sensors spans a 16-to-1 ratio because of variations in the LED, phototransistor, ambient temperature, and optical path. The wide transfer-gain variation complicates output-resistor selection in dc-coupled circuits. You must si




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