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 |
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- 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
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- 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
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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