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IR Receiver (TSOP/VS1838)
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IR Receiver (TSOP/VS1838)

Decodes signals from remote controls.

Definition

An infrared photodiode + demodulator that outputs digital pulses for IR protocols.

AI Application

Lets AI assistants understand legacy remote signals and bridge old appliances into a smart home.

Parts & pins

1
VS (VCC)

5V power input

2
GND

Ground reference

3
OUT

Demodulated digital IR pulses

4
IR Photodiode

Captures 38 kHz IR light

Works with

Hardware you can wire this part to in a typical project.