Vishay Semiconductor - Opto Division

VEML6030 Ambient Light Sensor

Vishay introduces VEML6030 high accuracy ambient light sensor with I²C interface

Image of Vishay Semiconductor VEML6030 Ambient Light Sensor Vishay Semiconductor introduces a high-accuracy digital ambient light sensor for consumer and industrial applications. The VEML6030 combines a highly sensitive photo-diode, low-noise amplifier, and 16-bit ADC in a miniature, transparent, surface-mount package measuring only 2 mm x 2 mm x 0.85 mm. The sensor adopts Filtron™ technology and features an interrupt function, while supporting an I²C bus interface for simple operation.

  • Filtron technology enables ambient light spectral sensitivity close to that of the human eye
  • O-Trim™ technology enables output tolerance of ≤ 10 %
  • Resolution down to 0.005 lx/ct allows for operation in applications with low-transmittance (dark) lens designs
  • As part of smart home lighting control systems, provides accurate and current analysis of ambient lighting to give precise control even during unexpected situations, like fast-moving storms
  • Detects fading natural light and can detect the sun rising in the morning to control light levels
Features and Benefits
  • Combines a highly sensitive photo-diode, low-noise amplifier, and 16-bit ADC
  • Compact 2 mm x 2 mm x 0.85 mm transparent surface-mount package
  • Features Filtron and O-Trim technology
  • Offers an interrupt function
  • Supports an I²C bus interface for simple operation
  • Detection from 0 lx to 167 klx
  • Resolution down to 0.005 lx/ct
  • 100 Hz and 120 Hz flicker noise rejection
  • RoHS-compliant, halogen-free, and Vishay Green
  • Excellent temperature compensation stability
    • Low power consumption
    • 2 μA in operating mode
    • 0.5 μA in shutdown mode
  • Supply voltage range of 2.5 V to 3.6 V
  • I²C bus voltage range of 1.7 V to 3.6 V
  • Offered in a lead (Pb)-free, 6-pin package

Applications

Display and keypad dimming adjustment and optical switching for mobile devices such as smartphones and GPS units; notebooks and PC computers; LCD TVs, digital picture frames and digital cameras; and industrial and medical light sensing

IC Ambient Light Sensor

ImageManufacturer Part NumberDescriptionAvailable QuantityPriceView Details
SENSOR OPT 550NM AMBIENT 6 SMDVEML6030SENSOR OPT 550NM AMBIENT 6 SMD4430 - Immediate$12.59View Details
SENSOR OPT 550NM AMBIENT 6 SMDVEML6030-GS15SENSOR OPT 550NM AMBIENT 6 SMD18207 - Immediate$12.59View Details
Published: 2016-05-11

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