Time Of Flight (TOF) Distance Sensor Products

Description

Time Of Flight (TOF) non-contact distance sensors are an all-in-one (emitter, receiver, and processor) system that provides a digital output of the distance. They contain a small laser source with a matching receiving sensor to measure how long the transmitted light has taken to bounce back to the sensor. They typically use a narrow light source (around 15° to 30°) for determining distance of a surface directly in front of it. As shown in the table below, different TOF distance sensors have their own ranges, FOV, and data sampling rates. All the sensors listed below communicate through I2C.

TOF Sensor Specs
Sensor	Range	FOV	Max Data Rate
VL6180X	5mm to 100mm	25°	~150Hz
VL53L0X	50mm to 1200mm	25°	50Hz
VL53L4CD	1mm to 1300mm	18°	100Hz
VL53L1X	30mm to 4000mm	15° to 27°	100Hz
VL53L4CX	1mm to 6000mm	18°	30Hz
VL53L5CX (Imager)	2cm to 4m	63°	60Hz

VL6180X

Adafruit 3316 VL6180X Time of Flight (ToF) Distance Ranging Sensor

Seller: Adafruit

Package includes:

1x VL6180X sensor module
1x 8-Pin Header

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The VL6180X from ST Microelectronics is a time-of-flight ranging system integrated into a compact module.

Detects the "time of flight", or how long the laser light (850nm invisible) has taken to bounce back to the sensor.
Handles about 5mm to 100mm of range distance, but up to 150mm-200mm with good ambient conditions
Communicating to the sensor is done over I2C
Data Output: 8-bit distance reading (in millimeters), 16-bit ambient light reading (in Lux)
You can use it with any 3V-5V power or logic microcontroller
Size: 20.5mm x 18.0mm x 3.0mm (0.8in x 0.7in x 0.1in)

Price: $13.95(Updated UTC)

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Adafruit 3316 VL6180X Time of Flight (ToF) Distance Ranging Sensor

Package includes:

1x VL6180X sensor module
1x 8-Pin Header

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The VL6180X from ST Microelectronics is a time-of-flight ranging system integrated into a compact module.

Detects the "time of flight", or how long the laser light (850nm invisible) has taken to bounce back to the sensor.
Handles about 5mm to 100mm of range distance, but up to 150mm-200mm with good ambient conditions
Communicating to the sensor is done over I2C
Data Output: 8-bit distance reading (in millimeters), 16-bit ambient light reading (in Lux)
You can use it with any 3V-5V power or logic microcontroller
Size: 20.5mm x 18.0mm x 3.0mm (0.8in x 0.7in x 0.1in)

Price: $18.56(Updated UTC)

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SparkFun SEN-12784 VL6180 ToF Range Finder Breakout

Package includes:

1x VL6180X sensor module

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The VL6180X from ST Microelectronics is a time-of-flight ranging system integrating an IR emitter, range sensor, and ambient light sensor into a compact module.

Light Source: 850nm Vertical-Cavity Surface-Emitting Laser (VCSEL), invisible to the naked eye
Range: 0 to 10cm. Ranging beyond 10cm is possible with certain target reflectances and ambient conditions but not guaranteed
Communicating Interface: I2C
Data Output: 8-bit distance reading (in millimeters), 16-bit ambient light reading (in Lux)
Two Programmable GPIO
Operating Voltage: 2.8V (You must provide level shifting to 3.3V and 5V devices)

Price: $20.50(Updated UTC)

SparkFun.com

SparkFun SEN-12785 VL6180 ToF Range Finder Breakout

Package includes:

1x VL6180X sensor module

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The VL6180X from ST Microelectronics is a time-of-flight ranging system integrating an IR emitter, range sensor, and ambient light sensor into a compact module.

Light Source: 850nm Vertical-Cavity Surface-Emitting Laser (VCSEL), invisible to the naked eye
Range: 0 to 10cm. Ranging beyond 10cm is possible with certain target reflectances and ambient conditions but not guaranteed
Communicating Interface: I2C
Data Output: 8-bit distance reading (in millimeters), 16-bit ambient light reading (in Lux)
Two Programmable GPIO
Operating Voltage: 3.3V to 5V DC (onboard regulator drops supply voltage down to 2.8V for VL6180X)
Dimensions: 0.79in x 0.98in x 0.2in

Price: $29.50(Updated UTC)

SparkFun.com

SparkFun SEN-12785 VL6180 ToF Range Finder Breakout

Seller: SparkFun Electronics Inc.

Package includes:

1x VL6180X sensor module

+ About this item:

The VL6180X from ST Microelectronics is a time-of-flight ranging system integrating an IR emitter, range sensor, and ambient light sensor into a compact module.

Light Source: 850nm Vertical-Cavity Surface-Emitting Laser (VCSEL), invisible to the naked eye
Range: 0 to 10cm. Ranging beyond 10cm is possible with certain target reflectances and ambient conditions but not guaranteed
Communicating Interface: I2C
Data Output: 8-bit distance reading (in millimeters), 16-bit ambient light reading (in Lux)
Two Programmable GPIO
Operating Voltage: 3.3V to 5V DC (onboard regulator drops supply voltage down to 2.8V for VL6180X)
Dimensions: 0.79in x 0.98in x 0.2in

Price: $29.50(Updated UTC)

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SparkFun SEN-12785 VL6180 ToF Range Finder Breakout

Package includes:

1x VL6180X sensor module

+ About this item:

The VL6180X from ST Microelectronics is a time-of-flight ranging system integrating an IR emitter, range sensor, and ambient light sensor into a compact module.

Light Source: 850nm Vertical-Cavity Surface-Emitting Laser (VCSEL), invisible to the naked eye
Range: 0 to 10cm. Ranging beyond 10cm is possible with certain target reflectances and ambient conditions but not guaranteed
Communicating Interface: I2C
Data Output: 8-bit distance reading (in millimeters), 16-bit ambient light reading (in Lux)
Two Programmable GPIO
Operating Voltage: 3.3V to 5V DC (onboard regulator drops supply voltage down to 2.8V for VL6180X)
Dimensions: 0.79in x 0.98in x 0.2in

Price: $31.87(Updated UTC)

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VL6180X Time-of-Flight Distance Sensor Carrier with Voltage Regulator

Seller: Pololu

Package includes:

2x VL6180X sensor module
2x 7-Pin Straight Header
2x 7-Pin Right Angle Header

+ About this item:

The VL6180X from ST Microelectronics is a time-of-flight ranging system integrating an IR emitter, range sensor, and ambient light sensor into a compact module.

Light Source: 850nm Vertical-Cavity Surface-Emitting Laser (VCSEL), invisible to the naked eye
Range: 0 to 10cm. Ranging beyond 10cm is possible with certain target reflectances and ambient conditions but not guaranteed
Communicating Interface: I2C
Data Output: 8-bit distance reading (in millimeters), 16-bit ambient light reading (in Lux)
Two Programmable GPIO
Operating Voltage: 3V to 5V DC (onboard regulator drops supply voltage down to 2.8V for VL6180X)
VDD 2.8V Pin: output voltage from onboard regulator that can drive up to 100mA
Board Dimensions: 20mm x 18mm

Price: $13.49(Updated UTC)

Pololu.com

HiLetgo VL6180X ToF Range Finder Module (2PCS)

Seller: HiLetgo

Package includes:

2x VL6180X sensor module
2x 7-Pin Straight Header
2x 7-Pin Right Angle Header

+ About this item:

The VL6180X from ST Microelectronics is a time-of-flight ranging system integrating an IR emitter, range sensor, and ambient light sensor into a compact module.

Light Source: 850nm Vertical-Cavity Surface-Emitting Laser (VCSEL), invisible to the naked eye
Range: 0 to 10cm. Ranging beyond 10cm is possible with certain target reflectances and ambient conditions but not guaranteed
Communicating Interface: I2C
Data Output: 8-bit distance reading (in millimeters), 16-bit ambient light reading (in Lux)
Two Programmable GPIO
Operating Voltage: 3V to 5V DC (onboard regulator drops supply voltage down to 2.8V for VL6180X)
2.8V Pin: output voltage from onboard regulator that can drive up to 100mA
Board Dimensions: 20mm x 18mm

Price: $8.99(Updated UTC)

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jujinglobal VL6180X ToF Range Finder Module

Seller: jujinglobal

Package includes:

1x VL6180X sensor module
1x 7-Pin Straight Header

+ About this item:

The VL6180X from ST Microelectronics is a time-of-flight ranging system integrating an IR emitter, range sensor, and ambient light sensor into a compact module.

Light Source: 850nm Vertical-Cavity Surface-Emitting Laser (VCSEL), invisible to the naked eye
Range: 0 to 10cm. Ranging beyond 10cm is possible with certain target reflectances and ambient conditions but not guaranteed
Communicating Interface: I2C
Data Output: 8-bit distance reading (in millimeters), 16-bit ambient light reading (in Lux)
Two Programmable GPIO
Operating Voltage: 3V to 5V DC (onboard regulator drops supply voltage down to 2.8V for VL6180X)
2.8V Pin: output voltage from onboard regulator that can drive up to 100mA
Board Dimensions: 20mm x 18mm

Price: Unavailable (Updated UTC)

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ACEIRMC VL6180X ToF Range Finder Module (4PCS)

Seller: Aceirmc US

Package includes:

4x VL6180X sensor module
4x 7-Pin Straight Header
4x 7-Pin Right Angle Header

+ About this item:

The VL6180X from ST Microelectronics is a time-of-flight ranging system integrating an IR emitter, range sensor, and ambient light sensor into a compact module.

Light Source: 850nm Vertical-Cavity Surface-Emitting Laser (VCSEL), invisible to the naked eye
Range: 0 to 10cm. Ranging beyond 10cm is possible with certain target reflectances and ambient conditions but not guaranteed
Communicating Interface: I2C
Data Output: 8-bit distance reading (in millimeters), 16-bit ambient light reading (in Lux)
Two Programmable GPIO
Operating Voltage: 3V to 5V DC (onboard regulator drops supply voltage down to 2.8V for VL6180X)
2.8V Pin: output voltage from onboard regulator that can drive up to 100mA
Board Dimensions: 20mm x 18mm

Price: $12.99(Updated UTC)

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VL53L0X

Adafruit 3317 VL53L0X Time of Flight Distance Sensor - ~30mm to 1000mm

Package includes:

1x VL53L0X sensor module
1x 8-pin header

+ About this item:

The VL53L0X from ST Microelectronics is a time-of-flight ranging system integrated into a compact module.
Detects the "time of flight", or how long the laser light (940nm invisible) has taken to bounce back to the sensor.
Handles about 50mm to 1200mm of range distance (3% to 12% accuracy)
0.7" x 1.0" STEMMA QT connector
Communicating to the sensor is done over I2C
You can use it with any 3V-5V power or logic microcontroller
Size: 21.0mm x 18.0mm x 2.8mm (0.8in x 0.7in x 0.1in)

Price: $22.67(Updated UTC)

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VL53L0X Time-of-Flight Distance Sensor Carrier with Voltage Regulator

Seller: Pololu

Package includes:

1x VL53L0X sensor module
1x 7-Pin Straight Header
1x 7-Pin Right Angle Header

+ About this item:

The VL53L0X from ST Microelectronics is a time-of-flight ranging system integrated into a compact module.

Detects the "time of flight", or how long the laser light (940nm invisible) has taken to bounce back to the sensor.
Range: up to 2m (6.6ft)
FOV: 25°
Communication Interface: I2C
Data Rate: 50Hz
Supply Voltage: 2.6V to 5.5V DC
Dimensions: 0.5in x 0.7in x 0.085in (13mm x 18mm x 2mm)

Price: $14.95(Updated UTC)

Pololu.com

VL53L0X Time of Flight (ToF) Ranging Sensor (2PCS)

Seller: Aceirmc US

Package includes:

2x VL53L0X sensor modules
2x 6-pin headers

+ About this item:

The VL53L0X from ST Microelectronics is a time-of-flight ranging system integrated into a compact module.
Detects the "time of flight", or how long the laser light has taken to bounce back to the sensor.
Handles about 50mm to 1200mm of range distance (from ±3% at best to over ±10% in less optimal conditions)
Communicating to the sensor is done over I2C
You can use it with any 2.6V-5.5V power or logic microcontroller

Price: $10.99(Updated UTC)

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VL53L0X Time of Flight (ToF) Ranging Sensor (3PCS)

Seller: Melife US

Package includes:

3x VL53L0X sensor modules
3x 6-pin headers

+ About this item:

The VL53L0X from ST Microelectronics is a time-of-flight ranging system integrated into a compact module.
Detects the "time of flight", or how long the laser light has taken to bounce back to the sensor.
Handles about 50mm to 1200mm of range distance (from ±3% at best to over ±10% in less optimal conditions)
Communicating to the sensor is done over I2C
You can use it with any 2.6V-5.5V power or logic microcontroller

Price: Unavailable (Updated UTC)

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VL53L4CD

Adafruit 5396 VL53L4CD Time of Flight (ToF) Distance Ranging Sensor ~1mm to 1300mm

Package includes:

1x VL53L4CD sensor module
1x 6-Pin Header

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The VL53L4CD from ST Microelectronics is a time-of-flight ranging system integrated into a compact module.
Detects the "time of flight", or how long the laser light (940nm invisible) has taken to bounce back to the sensor.
Handles about 1mm to 1300mm of range distance
Diagonal FoV of 18°
Fast ranging frequency up to 100 Hz
Communicating to the sensor is done over I2C
You can use it with any 3V-5V power or logic microcontroller
Size: 25.5mm x 17.7mm x 4.6mm (1.0in x 0.7in x 0.2in)

Price: Unavailable (Updated UTC)

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SparkFun VL53L4CD Time of Flight (ToF) Distance Ranging Sensor ~1mm to 1300mm (SEN-18993)

Seller: SparkFun Electronics Inc.

Package includes:

1x VL53L4CD sensor module

+ About this item:

The VL53L4CD from ST Microelectronics is a time-of-flight ranging system integrated into a compact module.
Detects the "time of flight", or how long the laser light (940nm invisible) has taken to bounce back to the sensor.
Handles about 1mm to 1300mm of range distance (Resolution: ±1mm)
Diagonal FoV of 18°
Fast ranging frequency up to 100 Hz
Communicating to the sensor is done over I2C
Operating Voltage: 2.6V-3.5V (typically 3.3V via Qwiic cable)
Power: Average Current Consumption is 22mA typically, 24mA max, and 40mA peak current (including VSCEL)

Price: $19.95(Updated UTC)

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VL53L1X

Adafruit 3967 VL53L1X Time of Flight (ToF) Distance Sensor - ~30mm to 4000mm - Stemma QT/Qwiic

Package includes:

1x VL53L1X sensor modules
1x 8-pin headers

+ About this item:

The VL53L1X from ST Microelectronics is a time-of-flight ranging system integrated into a compact module.
Detects the "time of flight", or how long the laser light (940nm invisible) has taken to bounce back to the sensor.
Up to 50Hz update rate
Handles about 30mm to 4000mm of range distance (from ±3% at best to over ±10% in less optimal conditions)
Typical full field-of-view (FoV): 27° very narrow light source, good for determining the distance of only the surface directly in front of it
Communicating to the sensor is done over I2C
You can use it with any 3V-5V power or logic microcontroller
Size: 25.5mm x 17.5mm x 4.6mm (1.0in x 0.7in x 0.2in)

Price: $20.40(Updated UTC)

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VL53L1X Time-of-Flight Distance Sensor Carrier with Voltage Regulator

Seller: Pololu

Package includes:

1x VL53L1X sensor module
1x 7-Pin Straight Header
1x 7-Pin Right Angle Header

+ About this item:

The VL53L1X from ST Microelectronics is a time-of-flight ranging system integrated into a compact module.

Detects the "time of flight", or how long the laser light (940nm invisible) has taken to bounce back to the sensor.
Data Rate: The maximum sampling rate in short distance mode is 50Hz while the maximum sampling rate for medium and long distance modes is 30Hz
Range: 30mm to 4mm of range distance
FOV: Programmable from 15° to 27°
Communication Interface: I2C
Supply Voltage: 2.6V to 5.5V DC
Dimensions: 0.5in x 0.7in x 0.085in (13mm x 18mm x 2mm)

Price: $18.95(Updated UTC)

Pololu.com

CQRobot Ocean VL53L1X Time of Flight (ToF) Distance Sensor

Seller: CQRobot

Package includes:

1x VL53L1X sensor module
1x JST to 6-Dupont connector

+ About this item:

Model: CQRWX00744US
The VL53L1X from ST Microelectronics is a time-of-flight ranging system integrated into a compact module.
Detects the "time of flight", or how long the laser light (940nm invisible) has taken to bounce back to the sensor.
Up to 50Hz update rate
Handles about 40mm to 4000mm of range distance (±5% accuracy)
Typical full field-of-view (FoV): 27°
Communicating to the sensor is done over I2C
You can use it with any 3.3V-5V power or logic microcontroller
Cable Length: 21cm
Size: 28.5mm x 23mm

Price: $19.99(Updated UTC)

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AITRIP VL53L1X Time of Flight (ToF) Ranging Sensor (2PCS)

Seller: AITRIP

Package includes:

2x VL53L1X sensor module
2x 6-Pin Header
2x Optical Cover

+ About this item:

The VL53L1X from ST Microelectronics is a time-of-flight ranging system integrated into a compact module.
Detects the "time of flight", or how long the laser light (940nm invisible) has taken to bounce back to the sensor.
Up to 50Hz update rate
Handles about 40mm to 4000mm of range distance (±5% accuracy)
Typical full field-of-view (FoV): 27°
Communicating to the sensor is done over I2C
You can use it with any 3.3V-5V power or logic microcontroller
Size: 25mm x 10.7 mm x 3.2mm

Price: Unavailable (Updated UTC)

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VL53L4CX

Adafruit 5425 VL53L4CX Time of Flight (ToF) Distance Sensor ~1mm to 6000mm

Package includes:

1x VL53L4CX sensor module
1x 6-Pin Header

+ About this item:

The VL53L4CX from ST Microelectronics is a time-of-flight ranging system integrated into a compact module.
Detects the "time of flight", or how long the laser light (940nm invisible) has taken to bounce back to the sensor.
It also has some ability to do multi object detection. Basically it can identify when more than one object is in view and tell you the two distances
Handles about 1mm to 6000mm of range distance (Resolution: ±1mm)
Diagonal FoV of 18°
Communicating to the sensor is done over I2C
Operating Voltage: 3V-5V
Size: 4.4mm x 2.4mm x 1mm

Price: $14.95(Updated UTC)

Adafruit.com

Adafruit VL53L4CX Time of Flight (ToF) Distance Sensor ~1mm to 6000mm (PID 5425)

Seller: electronics123_com1

Package includes:

1x VL53L4CX sensor module
1x 6-Pin Header

+ About this item:

The VL53L4CX from ST Microelectronics is a time-of-flight ranging system integrated into a compact module.
Detects the "time of flight", or how long the laser light (940nm invisible) has taken to bounce back to the sensor.
It also has some ability to do multi object detection. Basically it can identify when more than one object is in view and tell you the two distances
Handles about 1mm to 6000mm of range distance (Resolution: ±1mm)
Diagonal FoV of 18°
Communicating to the sensor is done over I2C
Operating Voltage: 3V-5V
Size: 4.4mm x 2.4mm x 1mm

Note: The Arduino driver for this chip does not support small memory boards like the ATmega328 - you will need microcontroller chip with 50K of flash memory available.

Price: $19.95(Updated UTC)

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VL53L5CX

SparkFun SEN-18642 VL53L5CX ToF Imager Qwiic

Package includes:

1x VL53L5CX sensor module

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The SparkFun VL53L5CX Time Of Flight (ToF) Imager is an 8x8 pixel 4 meter ranging sensor built around the VL53L5CX from ST Microelectronics. This chip integrates a Single Photon Avalanche Diode (SPAD) array, physical infrared filters, and diffractive optical elements (DOE) to achieve the best ranging performance in various ambient lighting conditions.

Multizone ranging output with either 4x4 or 8x8 separate zones
Range: 2cm to 4m
FOV: 63° diagonal square FoV using diffractive optical elements (DOE) on both transmitter and receiver
Light Source: 940nm invisible light vertical cavity surface emitting laser (VCSEL) and integrated analog driver
Communication Interface: I2C with 2x Qwiic Connectors
Data Rate: 60Hz frame rate capability
Supply Voltage: 2.7V-3.3V DC
Board Size: 1in x 1in

Price: $24.95(Updated UTC)

SparkFun.com

SparkFun SEN-18642 VL53L5CX ToF Imager Qwiic

Seller: SparkFun Electronics Inc.

Package includes:

1x VL53L5CX sensor module

+ About this item:

The SparkFun VL53L5CX Time Of Flight (ToF) Imager is an 8x8 pixel 4 meter ranging sensor built around the VL53L5CX from ST Microelectronics. This chip integrates a Single Photon Avalanche Diode (SPAD) array, physical infrared filters, and diffractive optical elements (DOE) to achieve the best ranging performance in various ambient lighting conditions.

Multizone ranging output with either 4x4 or 8x8 separate zones
Range: 2cm to 4m
FOV: 63° diagonal square FoV using diffractive optical elements (DOE) on both transmitter and receiver
Light Source: 940nm invisible light vertical cavity surface emitting laser (VCSEL) and integrated analog driver
Communication Interface: I2C with 2x Qwiic Connectors
Data Rate: 60Hz frame rate capability
Supply Voltage: 2.7V-3.3V DC
Board Size: 1in x 1in

Price: $24.95(Updated UTC)

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SparkFun SEN-19013 VL53L5CX Mini ToF Imager Qwiic

Package includes:

1x VL53L5CX sensor module

+ About this item:

The SparkFun VL53L5CX Time Of Flight (ToF) Imager is an 8x8 pixel 4 meter ranging sensor built around the VL53L5CX from ST Microelectronics. This chip integrates a Single Photon Avalanche Diode (SPAD) array, physical infrared filters, and diffractive optical elements (DOE) to achieve the best ranging performance in various ambient lighting conditions.

Multizone ranging output with either 4x4 or 8x8 separate zones
Range: 2cm to 4m
FOV: 63° diagonal square FoV using diffractive optical elements (DOE) on both transmitter and receiver
Light Source: 940nm invisible light vertical cavity surface emitting laser (VCSEL) and integrated analog driver
Communication Interface: I2C with 2x Vertical Qwiic Connectors
Data Rate: 60Hz frame rate capability
Supply Voltage: 2.7V-3.3V DC
Board Size: 0.5in x 1in

Price: $25.50(Updated UTC)

SparkFun.com

SparkFun SEN-19013 VL53L5CX Mini ToF Imager Qwiic

Seller: SparkFun Electronics Inc.

Package includes:

1x VL53L5CX sensor module

+ About this item:

The SparkFun VL53L5CX Time Of Flight (ToF) Imager is an 8x8 pixel 4 meter ranging sensor built around the VL53L5CX from ST Microelectronics. This chip integrates a Single Photon Avalanche Diode (SPAD) array, physical infrared filters, and diffractive optical elements (DOE) to achieve the best ranging performance in various ambient lighting conditions.

Multizone ranging output with either 4x4 or 8x8 separate zones
Range: 2cm to 4m
FOV: 63° diagonal square FoV using diffractive optical elements (DOE) on both transmitter and receiver
Light Source: 940nm invisible light vertical cavity surface emitting laser (VCSEL) and integrated analog driver
Communication Interface: I2C with 2x Vertical Qwiic Connectors
Data Rate: 60Hz frame rate capability
Supply Voltage: 2.7V-3.3V DC
Board Size: 0.5in x 1in

Price: Unavailable (Updated UTC)

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Time Of Flight (TOF) Distance Sensor Products

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VL6180X

VL53L0X

VL53L4CD

VL53L1X

VL53L4CX

VL53L5CX

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