IR 1838M Infrared Receiver Sensor Module – 38kHz High-Precision IR Remote Receiver for Arduino, Robotics & Electronic Projects

Key Features

• Model: IR1838M / TSOP1838 Compatible
• Operating Voltage: 2.7V – 5.5V
• Carrier Frequency: 38 kHz
• Reception Distance: Up to 18 meters (depending on remote & ambient light)
• Reception Angle: ±45°
• Output Type: Active Low
• Package Type: 3-Pin (VCC, GND, OUT)
• Ambient Light Resistance: Strong immunity to sunlight and fluorescent lights
• Built-in Filters: Auto-gain control, band-pass filter
• Power Consumption: Low
• Applications: IR remote control systems, Arduino projects, robots, sensor modules, DIY electronics

Descriptions

The IR 1838M Infrared Receiver Sensor Module is a high-performance 38kHz IR receiver designed for remote-control applications, Arduino projects, and DIY electronics. It features excellent noise immunity, strong ambient light resistance and high-precision decoding, making it one of the most reliable IR receiver modules available.

With its compact 3-pin design (VCC, GND, OUT), the IR1838M is extremely easy to interface with microcontrollers like Arduino, ESP8266, ESP32, Raspberry Pi, PIC, and AVR. It receives IR signals from standard remote controls and outputs clean, noise-filtered digital pulses.

Ideal for use in robots, automation systems, home appliances, obstacle detection, and consumer electronics, the IR1838M offers stable performance even in challenging lighting conditions.

Whether you're building a smart robot or a home automation system, the IR1838M provides long-range, accurate, and consistent IR signal detection for your project.