TCS230 Color Sensor – Accuracy, Versatile LighttoFrequency Sensing The TCS230 color sensor is designed for reliable and precise color detection, offering exceptional performance for a wide range of applications. This sensor integrates 64 photodiodes on a single chip within an 8lead SOIC surface mount package, ensuring compact size and easy integration into your projects. Key Features and Benefits: Accurate Color Recognition: 64 integrated photodiodes divided into four groups: 16 with red filter 16 with green filter 16 with blue filter 16 with no filter for fullspectrum detection Interdigitated photodiode arrangement minimizes variations in light reception, ensuring consistent measurement. Reliable Output: Parallel connection of samecolor photodiodes evenly distributed across the array eliminates color position errors. Dynamic filter selection via two programmable pins allows realtime switching between red, green, blue, and clear light detection. Flexible Output and Control: Output frequency range: 2 Hz to 500 kHz for broad measurement capability. Programmable output scaling: 100%, 20%, or 2% to adapt to different light levels and measurement ranges. Power shutdown mode available to reduce energy consumption when not in use. Compact and Easy Integration: Standard 8lead SOIC surface mount package for straightforward PCB assembly. Suitable for both embedded systems and standalone electronics projects. Practical Applications: 1. Industrial Color Sorting: Accurately identify product or material colors for automated sorting and quality control. 2. Robotics Vision Systems: Enable robots to detect and differentiate colors for navigation and interaction. 3. Consumer Electronics: Integrate into devices for ambient light sensing or display calibration for visual performance. Specifications: Model: TCS230 Package: 8lead SOIC, surface mount Photodiodes: Total 64 (16 each for red, green, blue, and clear) Output Frequency Range: 2 Hz to 500 kHz Output Scaling: 100%, 20%, 2% selectable Control: 2 programmable pins for filter selection and scaling Power Mode: Normal operation and shutdown mode This professionalgrade color sensor offers precision, adaptability, and ease of use, making it a dependable choice for projects requiring accurate color measurement and light detection.