STMicroelectronics VL6180
The VL6180 is the latest product based on ST’s patented FlightSense™ technology. This is a ground-breaking technology allowing absolute distance to be measured independent of target reflectance. The module is designed for low power operation.FEATURES
● Two-in-one smart optical module – VCSEL light source – Proximity sensor● Fast, accurate distance ranging – Measures absolute range from 0 to 62 cm max (depending on conditions) – Independent of object reflectance – Ambient light rejection – Cross-talk compensation for cover glass
● Gesture recognition – Distance and signal level can be used by host system to implement gesture recognition – Demo systems (implemented on Android smartphone platform) available.
● Easy integration – Single reflowable component – No additional optics – Single power supply – I2C interface for device control and data – Provided with a documented C portable API (Application Programming Interface)
● Two programmable GPIO – Window and thresholding functions for ranging Proximity sensing module Datasheet - production data
APPLICATIONS
● Laser Assisted Auto Focus● Smartphones/portable touchscreen devices
● Tablet/laptop/gaming devices
● Domestic appliances/industrial devices
DESCRIPTION
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