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# Ultrasonic Distance Sensor HC-SR04

**Brand:** Little Bird

**URL:** https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/products/ultrasonic-distance-sensor-hc-sr04

## Pricing

- **Price:** $3.95 (was $4.54 — Save 13%)
- **Stock:** In stock
- **Local warehouse:** 955 units
- **Supplier (Little Bird):** 0 units
- **SKU:** LB-LR0230

## Description

The HC-SR04 is a widely used ultrasonic distance sensor that measures distances from 2cm to 500cm (approximately 5 metres) with 1cm resolution. It works by emitting a 40kHz ultrasonic pulse, then measuring the time it takes for the echo to return — making it ideal for obstacle detection, range finding, and proximity sensing. Send a 10μs trigger pulse and the module emits eight 40kHz ultrasonic bursts, then outputs a pulse proportional to the measured distance. If no object is detected, the output pin goes high for 38ms. A minimum cycle period of 50ms is recommended between measurements for accurate readings. Specifications Power Supply: 5V DC Idle Current: <2mA Measurement Range: 2cm – 500cm Resolution: 1cm Effective Angle: <15° Ultrasonic Frequency: 40kHz Trigger Pulse: 10μs minimum Recommended Cycle Period: ≥50ms Key Features Non-Contact Measurement – Ultrasonic ranging without physical contact Simple Interface – Single trigger pin and echo output; works with any microcontroller Wide Range – Detects objects from 2cm to 5 metres away Low Power – Under 2mA idle current Ideal For Robot obstacle avoidance and navigation Drone low-altitude sensing Proximity detection and distance measurement projects Arduino and Raspberry Pi sensor projects

**Product Type:** physical

## Images

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## Project Guides

- [Ultrasonic Rangefinder with Arduino](https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/projects/ultrasonic-rangefinder-with-arduino) — Optional part · Beginner

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## Contact Us

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