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2011 Version 3.0
VCNL4000 Proximity / Ambient Light Sensor
Fully integrated sensor including infrared emitter, ambient light sensor, proximity photo-diode and signal processing

The VCNL4000 is a fully integrated proximity and ambient light sensor. "Fully integrated" means the sensor not only includes a PIN photodiode for proximity, an ambient light sensor, and signal processing IC, it also includes an infrared emitter. Having all the components in one package greatly simplifies the design process.

Features:
  • No mechanical barriers required; no crosstalk concerns
  • Proximity range up to 20 cm (7.9 in)
  • Programmable LED drive current: 10 mA to 200 mA in 10 mA steps
  • Programmable measurement rate from 1 Hz to 250 Hz
  • 16 bit resolution with I2C interface
  • Ambient light sensing from 0 klx to 13 klx with 0.33 lx resolution
Applications:
  • Determine presence of an object to turn on / off display
  • Measure ambient light to optimize display brightness
  • Smart phones, digital cameras, tablet PCs, LCD displays, event-driven industrial controls
More Information:

 -  Datasheet and Related Information
 -  Product Sheet
 -  Design-in VCNL4000 App Note
 - VCNL4000 Product Demo Video
 - Ambient Light Tutorial Video
 - Press Release

VCNL4000 Demo Kit
Sensor board, USB stick, and software for testing application parameters.

The VCNL4000 Demo Kit allows potential customers to put the sensor through its paces. It includes a proximity function interface and an ambient light function interface. Key variables can be adjusted to match application parameters. The sensor board plugs into a USB stick for quick and easy use. Click on the video links below to see how the kit can give you a jump on development.

More Information:

 -  VCNL4000 Demo Kit App Note
 - Proximity Tutorial Video
 - Ambient Light Tutorial Video