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# QTRX-MD-13A Reflectance Sensor Array: 13-Channel, 8mm Pitch, Analog Output, Low Current

**Brand:** Pololu

**URL:** https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/products/qtrx-md-13a-reflectance-sensor-array-13-channel-8mm-pitch-analog-output-low-current

## Pricing

- **Price:** $41.47
- **Stock:** Out of stock
- **Local warehouse:** 0 units
- **Supplier (Pololu):** 0 units
- **SKU:** PL-4453

## Description

The QTRX-MD-13A is a 13-channel reflectance sensor array designed for line-following robots and reflectance detection applications. It uses high-performance QTRX sensor modules with lenses, providing strong performance at a low 3.5 mA LED current per channel. The analog voltage output (0 V to VCC) can be read directly by a microcontroller's ADC. The array features integrated LED drivers with 32-level brightness dimming, independent of supply voltage. With 13 sensors at 8 mm pitch, separate odd/even emitter control pins allow advanced sensing configurations such as detecting reflections at different angles. Key Features 13 QTRX Sensors – High-performance modules with lenses for low-current operation 8 mm Pitch – Medium-density sensor spacing Analog Output – 0 V (strong reflectance) to VCC (no reflectance) Operating Voltage – 2.9 V to 5.5 V LED Current – 3.5 mA per emitter (full brightness) Max Board Current – 31 mA 32-Level Dimming – Independent brightness control via CTRL pins Odd/Even Emitter Control – Separate CTRL ODD and CTRL EVEN pins Optimal Sensing Distance – 10 mm (max 40 mm) Dimensions – 101.0 × 16.5 × 3.0 mm Weight – 6.2 g Ideal For Line-following robots Edge detection and surface tracking Proximity and presence sensing Reflectance-based colour sorting Package Contents 1× QTRX-MD-13A Reflectance Sensor Array Note: No headers or connectors are included. You will need to supply your own headers or solder wires directly to the board. Resources Arduino Library Documentation Dimension Diagram (PDF)

**Product Type:** physical

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