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Vishay VEML6035 I2C Ambient Light Sensor

Vishay VEML6035 I2C Ambient Light Sensor is a 16-bit, low-power, high-sensitivity CMOS light sensor operated via I2C command. This sensor consumes an active average power of 300µW. Vishay VEML6035 sensor comes with a photodiode, amplifiers, and analog/digital circuits in a single chip. This sensor incorporates Filtron™ technology, providing good spectral sensitivity to match human eye responses. Typical applications include an ambient light sensor for mobile devices, industrial on/off lighting operation, and optical switch for consumer, computing, industrial devices, and displays.

Features

  • 16-bit low-power CMOS light sensor
  • High-sensitivity
  • Communication via I2C interface
  • Active interruption feature
  • Surface-mount
  • High dynamic detection resolution
  • Incorporates
    • Photodiode
    • Amplifiers
    • Analog/digital circuits
  • Good temperature compensation
  • Programmable shutdown mode

Applications

  • Ambient light sensors for mobile devices for backlight dimming even under tinted glass
  • Ambient light sensors for industrial on/off lighting operation
  • Optical switches for consumer, computing, industrial devices, and displays

Specifications

  • 1.7V to 3.6V operating voltage range
  • 1.7V to 3.6V I2C bus H-level range
  • 168-hours floor life and MSL-3 according to J-STD-020 standards
  • 0.004lx to 6710lx highly linear behavior
  • 16-bit and I2C output code
  • 0.5µA low standby current consumption (typical)
  • Down to 0.0004lx/ct resolution
  • ≤10% Ambient Light Sensor (ALS) output tolerance
  • 100Hz and 120Hz flicker noise rejection
  • 2mm x 2mm x 0.4mm dimensions

Block Diagram

Block Diagram - Vishay VEML6035 I2C Ambient Light Sensor

Application Diagram

Application Circuit Diagram - Vishay VEML6035 I2C Ambient Light Sensor

Dev Tools

Vishay VEML6035-SB Sensor Board

Enables evaluation of the VEML6035 Ambient Light Sensor, when used with the Vishay SensorXplorer™.

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Published: 2019-06-26 | Updated: 2024-01-05