TSOP36340TR

Optical Sensors – Photo Detectors – Remote Receiver

Remote control systems have evolved much since the early days of the simple switching circuits and logic gates used to control early electronics. Today, the most ubiquitous of these systems is the infrared television and air conditioner remote control. Utilizing modern LEDs and integrated circuits known as the TSOP36340TR, these controllers are able to accurately measure the small signals from these units and send them back to the television or air conditioner using modern, efficient, and unique data packages.

TSOP36340TR Application Field

The TSOP36340TR is a specially designed infrared light receiver regularly found in modern television and air conditioner remote control units. It is specifically designed to detect very weak light signals from the infrared transmitter which is usually found in the form of a small LED or an IC. It then processes this light signal into an appropriate electrical output signal which it then sends back to the television or air conditioner in order to trigger certain operations. This same technology is also used in burglar alarm systems, automobile starter systems, wireless devices, and many other remote control systems.

TSOP36340TR Working Principle

The working principle of the TSOP360340TR is relatively simple. When the LED transmitter emits a low power light signal, typically at a frequency of 36 KHz, the TSOP36340TR sensor is triggered and immediately starts monitoring the incoming light signal. This monitoring is done for a specific amount of time, usually between 0.5ms - 2ms, in order to gather the maximum amount of data from the signal. Once the monitoring has been completed, the sensor then checks the collected data to determine the identity of the signal, the intensity of the signal, and the other relevant data fields.

Once the identity of the signal is verified, the sensor then converts the received light signal into an electrical signal with the same information and sends this back to the television or air conditioner as an instruction to take certain actions. This process is very efficient and requires a very small amount of power, making it ideal for remote control applications.

Conclusion

The TSOP36340TR is a specialized sensor with a unique set of features that makes it the ideal choice for high performance remote control applications. Its ability to detect very weak light signals, combined with its ability to process and convert that signal into an electrical signal, makes it an invaluable tool for modern systems. This is why it can be found in nearly every remote control device technology in use today.