Mikroe Proximity 3 click

Mikroe Proximity 3 click features the Vishay VCNL4200 high sensitivity long distance proximity sensor, ambient light sensor and a 940nm IRED, all housed in one package. This intelligent proximity and light sensing device features smart sensing and light conditioning properties. The Proximity 3 click can be used in a wide range of applications. Some applications include adjusting TFT screen brightness depending on ambient light, turning off the TFT background light if it is covered, very accurate lux meters, reliable security sensors and so on.

Features

  • VCNL4200 sensor
    • High sensitivity long-distance proximity sensor (PS)
    • Ambient light sensor (ALS)
    • 940nm IRED, intelligent background light cancellation
  • Proximity distance up to 1.5m, immunity to the red glow (940nm IRED) and fluorescent light flickering
  • Selectable maximum detection range (197/393/786/1573) lux with highest sensitivity 0.003 lux/step
  • Interface I2C
  • Input Voltage 3.3V, 5V
  • Click board size S (28.6mm x 25.4mm)

Applications

  • Adjusting the brightness of the TFT screen depending on ambient light
  • Turning off the TFT background light if it is covered
  • Very accurate lux meters
  • Reliable security sensors, etc.

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Mikroe Proximity 3 click
Veröffentlichungsdatum: 2017-11-28 | Aktualisiert: 2022-03-10