Sharp GP2Y0A21YK Package
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Part Number:R301-GP2Y0A21YK
Price:$12.50
Weight:0.04 lbs

This sensor takes a continuous distance reading and returns a corresponding analog voltage with a range of 10cm (4") to 80cm (30"). The sensor package includes a JST 3-pin connector, three pre-crimped wires, and a booklet with detailed information and examples.

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The GP2Y0A21YK ('0A21') is identical to the GP2D12 in range, but the detection area has been increased. The detection diameter at 1/2 the range is 12 cm for the 0A21, compared with 6 cm for the GP2D12.

Absolute Max Ratings

Parameter Symbol Rating Unit Remarks
Supply Voltage VCC -0.3 to +7 V  
Output Terminal Voltage VO -0.3 to VCC+0.3 V  
Operating Tempurature Topr -10 to +60 °C  
Storage Tempurature Tstg -40 to +70 °C  

Operating Supply Voltage

Parameter Symbol Rating Unit Remark
Operating Supply Voltage VCC 4.5 to 5.5 V  

Electro-Optical Characteristics

Parameter Symbol Conditions Min. Typ. Max. Unit
Measuring distance range delta L *1, *2 10 - 80 cm
Output Terminal Voltage VO L = 80 cm *1 0.25 0.4 0.55 V
Output voltage difference delta VO Output change at L change (80 cm -> 10 cm) *1 1.75 2.0 2.25 V
Average supply current Icc L = 80 cm, *1 - 33 50 mA
L: Distance to reflected object
*1 Using reflected object: White paper (Made by Kodak Co. Ltd. gray cards
      R-27, white face, reflective ratio: 90%).
*2 Value provided by sharp. In tests, actual minimum was closer to 6 cm.

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