VS1838B IR Receiver LED
This is a high quality infrared sensor that operates in the 38kHz frequency. You could use your tv remote or any common household IR remote to transmit data to this device! All you need is some resistors, capacitors and a breadboard with this sensor to start receiving data.
Specifications:
- Operating Voltage: 2.7 – 5.5vDC
- Infrared Frequency: 38kHz 1838 NEC Code
- Reception Angle: ~45 Degrees
- Reception Distance up to 18m
- Lead Pitch: 2.54mm
Arduino Guide: http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-Infrared-Remote-tutorial/