GY-31 TCS230 / TCS3200 Color Sensor Module is a widely used electronic module that detects and identifies colors using a combination of photodiodes and a light-to-frequency converter. It's commonly used in Arduino, Raspberry Pi, and other embedded systems for color detection tasks.
Sensor IC:TCS3200 (or compatible TCS230)
Sensing Technology:Red, Green, Blue, Clear (no filter)
Photodiodes:8 × Red, 8 × Green, 8 × Blue, 8 × Clear (Total: 16 active at a time)
Output Type:Square wave (digital) frequency output proportional to light intensity
Output Frequency Range:2 kHz to 500 kHz (selectable via scaling pins)
Supply Voltage:3.3V to 5V DC
Logic Level Compatibility:3.3V and 5V (compatible with most microcontrollers)
Current Consumption:< 50 mA
Output Enable (OE):Active Low (connect to GND to enable output)
Operating Temperature:-40°C to +85°C
Module Dimensions:~28mm × 28mm
Response Time:Typically <100 ms for full color read cycle