Light & Distance Sensor
5 Light & Distance Sensor chips — pinouts, specs, and datasheets.
APDS-9960 · Broadcom
The APDS-9960 is an integrated optical module that provides digital ambient light, RGB color, proximity, and gesture sensing capabilities, communicating via an I2C interface.
MLX90614 · Melexis
The MLX90614 is a compact, low-cost infrared thermometer sensor that measures object and ambient temperatures non-contact. It features a factory-calibrated TO-39 package with SMBus or PWM digital interfaces for easy integration into various applications.
TCS34725 · ams
The TCS34725 is a digital color sensor that measures red, green, blue, and clear light. It features an IR blocking filter for accurate color measurements and an I2C interface for easy integration into various applications.
TSL2561 · ams
The TSL2561 is a digital light sensor that converts light intensity into a digital signal. It features a 16-bit output, programmable gain, and integration time, with an I2C interface for easy integration into microcontrollers.
VEML7700 · Vishay
The VEML7700 is a high-accuracy ambient light sensor with 16-bit resolution. It features a photodiode, low-noise amplifier, and an A/D converter, communicating via an easy-to-use I2C interface.