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Ultrasonic distance sensor HC-SR04
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Ultrasonic distance sensor HC-SR04

SparkFun · MPN SEN-15569 · agent-readable version

$5.25indicative · 2026-08-22

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Partsgraph corroborated spec sheet (PDF)first-party · compiled from the sources below

HC-SR04 datasheetsha256 4ebdc3e1f70d…

Specifications — every value carries its receipt

Electrical

Working current15 mA
datasheet p.1
“DC 5 V Working Current 15mA Working Frequency 40Hz Max Rang”

https://cdn.sparkfun.com/datasheets/Sensors/Proximity/HCSR04.pdfsha256 4ebdc3e1f70d…

Performance

Ultrasonic frequency40 kHz
datasheet p.2
“the module will send out an 8 cycle burst of ultrasound at 40 kHz and raise its echo. The Echo is a distance object that is p”

https://cdn.sparkfun.com/datasheets/Sensors/Proximity/HCSR04.pdfsha256 4ebdc3e1f70d…

Ranging accuracy3 mm
vendor page
“functionality with a ranging accuracy that can reach up to 3mm. $5.25 In stock SKU SEN-15569 Qty - + Add to Cart In stock”

https://www.sparkfun.com/ultrasonic-distance-sensor-hc-sr04.html

Suggested measurement cycle60 ms
datasheet p.2
“level time * velocity (340M/S) / 2; we suggest to use over 60ms measurement cycle, in order to prevent trigger signal to th”

https://cdn.sparkfun.com/datasheets/Sensors/Proximity/HCSR04.pdfsha256 4ebdc3e1f70d…

Interface

Trigger pulse width10 uS
datasheet p.1
“basic principle of work: (1) Using IO trigger for at least 10us high level signal, (2) The Module automatically sends eight”

https://cdn.sparkfun.com/datasheets/Sensors/Proximity/HCSR04.pdfsha256 4ebdc3e1f70d…

Mechanical

Dimensions45*20*15mm
datasheet p.1
“proportion Dimension 45*20*15mm Vcc Trig Echo”

https://cdn.sparkfun.com/datasheets/Sensors/Proximity/HCSR04.pdfsha256 4ebdc3e1f70d…

General

Measuring range2 to 400 cm
datasheet p.1
“uct features: Ultrasonic ranging module HC - SR04 provides 2cm - 400cm non-contact measurement function, the ranging accuracy can”

https://cdn.sparkfun.com/datasheets/Sensors/Proximity/HCSR04.pdfsha256 4ebdc3e1f70d…

Working voltage5 V
datasheet p.1
“(340M/S) / 2,  Wire connecting direct as following:  5V Supply  Trigger Pulse Input  Echo Pulse Output  0V”

https://cdn.sparkfun.com/datasheets/Sensors/Proximity/HCSR04.pdfsha256 4ebdc3e1f70d…

Measuring angle15 degree
datasheet p.1
“2cm MeasuringAngle 15 degree Trigger Input Signal 10uS TTL puls”

https://cdn.sparkfun.com/datasheets/Sensors/Proximity/HCSR04.pdfsha256 4ebdc3e1f70d…

Used in

2wd-robot — as range-sensor