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Help with IR GP2D15 sensor.

I am using a SHARP Infrared proximity detector GP2D15 which gives a digital output. Reading the PDF I thought, if I give Vcc (5V) and connect the ground I should get the output on the third pin. Unfortunately, I m not getting any output even when the sensor seems to be so easy to use. Is there something that I am missing out on? Does'nt the sensor give a HI (Vcc-0.3 V) output when there is any object within

24 cm of the sensor?

Any information on this will be of great help. Thank you,

Priti

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amr
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It has an open collector output. Attach a 10k resistor to the output pin, and connect the other side to the + voltage driving the sensor. Read the output on the output pin, it should function correctly.

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blueeyedpop

Thanks a lot, the 10K resistor did solve me purpose. I really appreciate the information.

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amr

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