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Detect Nearby Objects Without Contact

The Microwave Digital Sensor Motion Detection is a proximity presence sensor module with digital output designed for obstacle detection, touchless triggers, object counting, and simple automation. It is a practical fit for makers, students, and engineers who want reliable sensor data in embedded builds.

Key details include Working Voltage: 5V + 0.25V; Output Power (minimum): 13dBm EIRP; Interface: Gravity 3-Pin interface(Digital).

Why you’ll love it

  • Non-contact detection: Non-contact detection
  • Key feature: Readings not affected by temperature, humidity, noise, air, dust or light - suitable for harsh environments
  • Wide detection range and high velocity: Wide detection range and high velocity
  • Useful spec: < -10dBm
  • Easy wiring: Gravity 3-Pin interface(Digital)
  • Controller output: 13dBm EIRP

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What you can build

This sensor is a good fit for robot obstacle avoidance, touchless dispensers, automatic doors, object counters, parking aids, and level alarms.

Starter bundles

Pair it with an Arduino-compatible board, ESP32, or Raspberry Pi, plus a breadboard and jumper wires for quick setup and testing.

Recommended add-ons

Useful add-ons include a microcontroller board, jumper wires, and pull-up or pull-down support when needed, depending on how you plan to power, mount, and log the sensor.

Technical specifications

Product Microwave Digital Sensor Motion Detection
Harmonic Emission < -10dBm
Vertical 3dB Beam Width 36 degrees
Interface Gravity 3-Pin interface(Digital)
Output Power (minimum) 13dBm EIRP
Working Voltage 5V + 0.25V
Working Current (CW) 60mA max., 37mA typical
Average Current (5%DC) 2mA typ.
Emission Frequency 10.525 GHz

Wiring & usage notes

Connect power and ground, then wire the output pin to a digital GPIO input. Check whether the module uses active-high or active-low logic in your code.

What’s in the box

1 × Microwave Digital Sensor Motion Detection

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Microwave Digital Sensor Motion Detection measure? It is designed to measure motion, tilt, rotation, or orientation.
Can I use it with Arduino, ESP32, or Raspberry Pi? Yes. It is well suited for common maker and embedded platforms, as long as you power it at the correct voltage and match the signal level to your controller.
How do I connect this Digital GPIO sensor? This sensor provides a digital switching-style signal that is easy to read from a GPIO pin.
Does it need calibration? Yes. Chemical and gas sensors usually need warm-up time, calibration, and periodic checking if you want stable readings.
Is it good for prototyping? Yes. It is a practical choice for learning, proof-of-concept builds, and small automation projects.