IR Transmitter and Receiver Circuit Diagram
IR Transmitter and Receiver Circuit Diagram
IR Transmitter and Receiver Circuit Diagram
IR Transmitter and IR Receiver are commonly used to control electronic devices wirelessly, mainly through a remote.
TV remotes and AC remotes are the best example of IR transmitters. TV generally consists of TSOP1738 as the IR
receiver, which senses modulated IR pulses and convert them into electrical signal. Here in our circuit we are building
IR remote and its receiver. We are using IR LED as transmitter and TSOP1738 as IR receiver.
IR Receiver (TSOP17XX)
TSOP17XX receives the modulated Infrared waves and changes its output. TSOP is available in many frequency
ranges like TSOP1730, TSOP1738, TSOP1740 etc. Last two digits represent the frequency (in Khz) of modulated IR
rays, on which TSOP responds. Like for example TSOP1738 reacts when it receives the IR radiation modulated at
38Khz. Means it detects the IR which is switching On and Off at the rate of 38Khz. TSOP’s output is active low, means
its output is remains HIGH when there is no IR, and becomes low when it detects IR radiation. TSOP operates on
particular frequency so that other IRs in the environment can’t interfere, except the modulated IR of particular
frequency. It has three pins, Ground, Vs (power), and OUTPUT PIN.
We are using TSOP1738 as IR receiver, so we need to generate the modulated IR of 38 kHz. You can use any TSOP,
but you need to generate IR of respective frequency as TSOP. So we are using 555 timer in Astable mode
(https://circuitdigest.com/electronic-circuits/555-timer-astable-multivibrator-circuit-diagram) to oscillate the IR at
38KHz frequency. As we know oscillation frequency of 555 timer is decided by resistor R1, R2 and capacitor C1. As
you can see in the blow IR Transmitter Circuit We have used 1k R1, 20K R2 and 1nF capacitor to generate the
frequency of approx. 38 KHz. It can be calculated using this formula: 1.44/((R1+2*R2)*C1).
(http://circuitdigest.com/fullimage?i=circuitdiagram/IR-Transmitter-Circuit-Diag.gif)
Output Pin 3 of the 555 Timer IC has been connected to IR LED using 470 resistor and a push button switch. Whenever
we press the button, circuit emits modulated IR at 38 KHz. A 100uF capacitor is connected across the supply to
provide the constant supply to the circuit, without any ripple.
IR Receiver circuit is very simple we just need to connect a LED to the output of the TSOP1738, to test the receiver. We
have use BC557 PNP transistor here, to reverse the effect of TSOP, means whenever the output is HIGH LED will be
OFF and whenever it detects IR and output is low, LED will be ON. PNP transistor behaves opposite to the NPN
transistor, it acts as open switch when a voltage applied to its base and acts as closed switch when there is no voltage
at its base. So normally TSOP output remains HIGH and Transistor behaves as open switch and LED will be OFF. As
soon as TSOP detects Infrared, its output becomes low and transistor behaves as closed switch and LED will be ON.
As you can see in the below IR receiver circuit A 10k resistor is used for provide proper biasing to transistor and a
470ohm resistor is used at LED for limiting the current. So whenever we press the Button at IR transmitter, it is
detected by TSOP1738 and LED will glow.
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We have further modified this circuit by using a relay to operate the AC mains appliances by an IR remote, in this
remote controlled switch circuit (http://circuitdigest.com/electronic-circuits/remote-controlled-light-switch). Check out
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COMMENTS
abukar
Hello dear.
bro can you help me to get the code of microC for this project İR Transmitter and reciever Thank you.
http://circuitdigest.com/electronic-circuits/ir-transmitter-and-receiver-circuit
(http://circuitdigest.com/electronic-circuits/ir-transmitter-and-receiver-circuit)
Daniel
Define uC as None
Seriously !
Tony
Hi Daniel
Can you help me out with the following please. I need to show a diagram of a receiver of a
door bell. the door bell receiver is supplied with 9 volt battery. when remote is activated the
receiver sends the signal to the Buzzer and the Buzzer make sound.
regards
tony
Liam
Would it be possible to switch out from IR to some form of Bluetooth remote control?
Jayant (/users/jayant)
sourabh
can you send this alarm circuit done without using any ic's
Maddy (/users/maddy)
slady
pls is there any circuit that can produce free energy? If you use up to 20 red led connected in series. I
need the circuit diagram pls help.
Krishnamurthy V R
Hello Dear
I was trying to work with TSOP1738. I used Attiny85 to generate IR signal. Receiver out put is fed to a
simple transistor that drives a led. When circuit is switched on the receiver LED lights up for a brief period.
The program is given below
void loop() {
for(i=0;i<50;i++){
digitalWrite(0,HIGH);
delayMicroseconds(13);
digitalWrite(0,LOW);
delayMicroseconds(13);
delayMicroseconds(500);
Aditya Anshul
Sir can use ldr in the transmitter section that will power the circuit when dark( means when there is
no light then the circuit will start emitting rays)
Maddy (/users/maddy)
midhun
pls help to make a audio transmitter and receiver above 60m range
Karthik
Hi, I have two wire terminals. I need an IR controlled device to close the circuit (connect the
terminals) ONLY when I command from a remote. How can we do this or how to modify the above
circuitry to achieve this?
Abhishek (/users/abhishek)
(/users/abhishek) via Remote, check this circuit Remote Controlled Light Switch
(http://circuitdigest.com/electronic-circuits/remote-controlled-light-switch)
Karthik
Hi Abhishek, that's a good idea, thanks. I want one improvisation. I need the connection function like
a calling bell arm. The moment I press the remote button, the receiver should connect and
disconnect it when I release the button.Can I not connect the terminals in place of the LED per the current
idea. It connects when remote button is pressed and disconnects when released?
Ajay
CYRUS KING'ORI
Please can you email me a circuit diagram that produces IR signals at 38kHz.I have one that isn't
working.
Binu P Kumar
Sir,
Maddy (/users/maddy)
Binu P Kumar
Thanks maddy!!
Can u suggest me a circuit in which both the tsop and irled use single powersource and the
readings of tsop is measured by arduino.
I have tried one but once the reflection from irled occurs,the tsop output remail zero even when
there is no reflection on to the tsop.
Aditi
Shruti
How do we transmit continuous IR pulses from IR Led without using the push button, but using the
Arduino in place of the push button ?
grmatsion
sir....!!!instead of decoder (receiver )we can use microcontroller but how we integrated transmitter or
what type of IC could we use instead of encoder transmitter
Maddy (/users/maddy)
kashyap
howto increase or decrease the ir receiving range in ir receiver using tsop 1738 as i do not get any
other receivers
Maddy (/users/maddy)
Mihai
Really appreciate your work man, thank you. I have only one question, what is the emitor voltage for
the Q1 transistor ?
Arijit Das
Abhishek (/users/abhishek)
Alfred Manyahi
Abhishek (/users/abhishek)
Roy Z
Help. Anyone know where i can get the IR transmitters mentioned in the article that will work in the
kilometer range? The usual places I order parts (Mouser, Digikey,etc) doesn't have anything close.
Shrikant
Sir, as per circuit diagram if press button prsent in transmitter circuit then IR led will glow and it will
detected at IR receiver. But if i have multiple buttons at transmitter (e.g. matrix keyboard) then how
can differentiate one button from another. Can is it possible to trasmitte addree of perticular button
through IR Transreceiver ?
Abhishek (/users/abhishek)
Tejaswini
What is the maximum operable distance for this device to work efficiently?
Maddy (/users/maddy)
If I require to transmit this code 0x25FC without microcontroller what I have to change or add to the
transmitt circuit?
Maddy (/users/maddy)
sivasankar
why the led is blinking uneccessarily before giving the ir trigger in the receiver circuit
Mr Muniko
why if it is pnp transistor,why collector is in positive way? explain me plse if in this circyit we must
reverse a transistor.
Maddy (/users/maddy)
Dheeraj
Hello dear,
MANUEL
Hello sir
I have a problem regarding the receiver I use sliding switch instead of tact switch but when I switch
on the transmitter for very long the led of the ir receiver will only stay for about 1 second how can i fix this?
d.kupar
anyone can you please tell me... the capacitor c1 of 1uF in the above ir receiver circuit is used for
what purposed???
Abhishek (/users/abhishek)
B.Rauer
Just please correct the wiring of the receiver part. The junction points are missing and the Q1 emitter
is on the wrong side, connected this way, it will not work. Emitter to +5V, Collector to R2 ;-)
Maddy (/users/maddy)
B.Rauer
PNP-transistor: the Emitter is connected to a more positiv voltage than the Collector
NPN-transistor the Collector is connected to a more positiv voltage than the Emitter
Regards
Bernd
John Anderson
Maddy, are you sure? I agree with Bernd, it looks back-to-front. If the circuit is correct, could
you explain how any current can ever flow through the transistor, please? With respect, I don't
think the article is clear on this point.
Thanks, John
gopi
HENRY
I have a device which used to scan invisible bar code. But now its not working at night but works day
time. What's the problem. I can send its image if you please feel to help me out. Pls
manoj kumar
do the circuit works perfectly at strong sunlight? i want a ir transmitter and receiver which works at
sunlight ,so can u please refer me some other circuits....
Abhishek (/users/abhishek)
neranjan
i have problem please help me,,,,,your some code delete please reply me my email address
Katie
If I were to have multiple transmitters with receivers in the same room all using the TSOP17xx's as
receivers at different frequencies, do you think they would cross-talk? Are the frequencies too close
together? I see a 30, 33, 36, 38, 40 and 56 kHz. Looking forward to using this for a fun project.
Abhishek (/users/abhishek)
sashank
Can we use multiple switches from this circuit? If yes,then please mention tye circuit diagram.
Maddy (/users/maddy)
A friend gave a sat decoder. This decoder doesnt have a ir sensor insted it has a port named Display
IR. how does it work, and can i fix an IR reciver?
SAYYAD ALTAB
IN IR RECEIVER CKT THE TRANSISTER CAN BE REMOVE BY USING OPPOSITE POLARITY OF LED
Lango
Hi, i have a tsop4838 receiver and a 6v supply and i want to use it to not blink a led but any switch
other 6v device or a relais when i want to switch a separate powersupply.
It only has to respond when the reciever receives. it doesnt have to stay switched on or off.
So basically use it as a remote switch that only works when a button is pressed.
Maddy (/users/maddy)
Madalin
If i put an LED in series with ir led, should the LED flash at a frequency of 38khz?
Maddy (/users/maddy)
chumani
Mar 01, 2017 reply (/comment/reply/136/11447)
greetings m doing a mini project for opto electronics ,the project requires me to build a transmitter
and receiver using a 555 timer,2* 120 ohm resistors,photo LED and TEPT 5600 photo transistor.
joe
i want to make similar IR receivers to drive different relays when different IR signals are given to it.
this is such a great works.and i want to ask, how can i do to increase the frequency from 38kHz to
reach up to 300GHz? is it possible to do that?your help will be much appreciated.tq
Abhishek (/users/abhishek)
Preethi
What if I've to use multiple transmitters and a single receiver using Arduino? How do we encode the
IR LED output such that we can decide the codes at the receiver part by Arduino?
goli
I used tsop38238 receiver and an arduino to check the receiver output(on serial monitor) using
irRemote library. Each time the push button is pressed , different outputs were displayed. Why is it
so?(Isn't it supposed to give the same pattern?).
Ibrahim
Nouman
Abhishek (/users/abhishek)
romz
Hi, is there a way to amplify the IR led transmitter so that I can place the IR receiver(e.g TSOP17XX )
2-3 meters apart from the IR led?
Abhishek (/users/abhishek)
Prajju
Hi...
Can u please help me find where I can get a similar bread board presentation for ir people counter
prepared using non programmable ic's please
cruzersfy
What simulation software you used in to create that IR tx/rx circuit? I have a problem when create in
proteus. There is no component name TSOP1738.
raj
Kunalkumar Jagani
ashintha
can we decrease the distance between the sender and reciever about 1feet. tell me how can i do that
M. K. Saha
If anybody wants to operate a relay in the receiver what would be the circuit then?
javad
Hi
ololo chukwueme...
2-I know the ADC converts analog to digital signals on a PCB but i will love to know how the ADC actually
relates with the input and output electrical components on an optical transceiver,on an optical receiver and
on a transimpedance pcb
3-Can i use a UART/USART in conjuction with the op-amps in an optical receiver pcb
Kindly shed some light on this because most writs dont tell us how this actually relate on the pcn
Just new to circuit digest. Wanting to build an IR 'fire and detect' circuit for an RC tank (tank fire and
stationary or other tank detect). Searches led me to the article 'How to build an IR Transmitter and
Receiver circuit using 555 timer'.
Tim
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