Infrared & Thermal Sensors

SKU: DF-DFR0076 | Brand: DFRobot

This Gravity analog flame sensor detects fire and infrared light sources in the 760–1,100 nm wavelength range. With a 60° detection angle and analogue output proportional to flame distance, it's widely used in firefig...

SKU: AF-5990 | Brand: Adafruit

The Adafruit Infrared IR Remote Transceiver combines a high-powered IR transmitter and a sensitive 38 kHz IR receiver on a single board. With two 940 nm IR LEDs (one vertical, one horizontal) driven by an onboard N-ch...

SKU: SF-SEN-00246 | Brand: SparkFun

This sensor uses an infrared emitted diode combined with an infrared phototransistor to detect the reflected infrared signal. Ideal for sensing black-to-white transitions or can be used to detect nearby objects (.5-1cm).

SKU: LB-LR0097-1-NEW | Brand: Little Bird

This infra-red receiver module is perfect for Arduino projects. It has a wide range of applications, including remote control, wireless data transmission, etc.

SKU: DF-SEN0448 | Brand: DFRobot

A 4-wire slot-type photoelectric switch with integrated optical transmitter and receiver. The 5mm detection slot can detect objects passing through, including transparent materials, making it ideal for counting, posit...

SKU: SF-SEN-19018 | Brand: SparkFun

An Infrared detector is a detector that reacts to infrared (IR) radiation. These simple devices operate at 940nm and work well for generic IR systems including remote control and touch-less object sensing. Using a sim...

SKU: AF-3986 | Brand: Adafruit

This T-Slot Photo Interrupter is a simple plastic sensor with two elements - an IR LED and an IR photo-transistor, situated across a U-shaped gap. You can control the IR LED and turn it on to transmit IR light acro...

SKU: LB-LS5556 | Brand: Little Bird

PIR Infrared Nicera Pyroelectric Sensor, a compact and highly sensitive component designed for a wide range of applications requiring precise motion detection. Engineered with meticulous attention to detail, this sens...

SKU: DF-SEN0522 | Brand: DFRobot

This human body sensing switch adopts an infrared detection way to control load switch. It offers a detection range of 5~8m, high sensitivity, and reliability. The sensor has an adjustable delay function and the ...

SKU: SF-PRT-18582 | Brand: SparkFun

This IR proximity contactless button makes for a good replacement for typical push buttons in situations where touching the button isn't required or desirable (especially in this day and age). This button includes a b...

SKU: LB-LS0633 | Brand: Little Bird

A pack of 50 through-hole photoresistors (light-dependent resistors / LDRs) with a 5 mm diameter sensing element. These components change their resistance based on the amount of light hitting the sensor — resistance d...

SKU: EC-SPS40201S | Brand: Elecrow

This Elecrow 4-channel IR reflective sensor module combines four infrared emitter/receiver pairs with a mainboard that processes all signals. When an object enters the detection range, the corresponding channel output...

SKU: PL-837 | Brand: Pololu

The Vishay TSOP34156 is a general-purpose modulated IR receiver for IR-based remote-control projects. It features a wide operating voltage range and allows for relatively high data rates; this particular unit is tune...

SKU: SF-SEN-09570 | Brand: SparkFun

Melexis' MLX90614ESF-BAA is an infrared thermometer designed for non-contact temperature sensing. An internal 17-bit ADC and a powerful DSP contribute to the MLX90614’s high accuracy and resolution. It has a huge numb...

SKU: SF-SEN-22494 | Brand: SparkFun

The STHS34PF80 sensor, from ST Microelectronics, is designed to measure the precise black-body radiation (as described by Planck's law) of an object; as well as monitor ambient temperature conditions within its 80° fi...

SKU: LB-PIR-CABLE | Brand: Little Bird

A compact passive infrared (PIR) motion sensor housed in a protective case with a 45cm cable. Detects motion within a 6-metre range and 120° field of view, making it ideal for security systems, automatic lighting, and...

SKU: AF-5022 | Brand: Adafruit

The Adafruit Proximity Trinkey is a tiny USB-A development board built around the APDS9960 multi-function sensor and an ATSAMD21 microcontroller. Plug it into any USB port and you instantly have proximity, colour, amb...

SKU: SF-SEN-14607 | Brand: SparkFun

Get ready to be able to see like the Predator! The SparkFun Grid-EYE Infrared Array Breakout board is an 8x8 thermopile array, meaning you have a square array of 64 pixels capable of independent temperature detec...

SKU: PL-2578 | Brand: Pololu

This module features a fixed-gain, 38 kHz modulated IR sensor and a corresponding IR LED with oscillator circuit to make a tiny proximity sensor. This high-brightness version draws an average of 16 mA at 5&...

SKU: PL-2463 | Brand: Pololu

The Vishay TSSP58P38 is a unique modulated IR receiver that is designed for IR brightness detection instead of data communication for remote control. This sensor can be used with a 38 kHz modulated IR emitter an...