Product description: AS7341 - multichannel light and color sensor - I2C - Waveshare 19564
Multi-channellight and color sensorbased onAS7341chip, can be used for example to create portable spectrometer projects based on popular platforms such as Arduino, STM32, or Raspberry Pi. The AS7341 chip is equipped with 8 light spectrum channels, 1 near-infrared channel and 1 unfiltered channel. Built-in 6 independent16-bit ADCsenable efficient parallel data processing. The module usesI2Cinterface to communicate with the microcontrollers.
AS7341 light and color sensor module with corresponding cable.
AS7341 color and light sensor module.Main features of AS7341 sensor
- 8 channels light spectrum, 1 channel near infrared, 1 channel no filter
- 6 independent 16-bit ADCs for efficient data processing
- Dedicated channel for detection of ambient light blinking at a specific frequency
- 2 high brightness LEDs, can be used as backlight in low ambient light conditions
- Interrupt pin for real-time output of internal ADC operating state
- Spectrum interrupt detection with programmable high/low thresholds
- GPIO pin
- Voltage regulator compatible with 3.3V and 5V
Sensor module pinouts
TheAS7341light and color sensor module is equipped with a 6-pin socket with pins of 2.54 mm raster, a suitable cable is included. The board communicates with the microcontroller using the popularI2Cinterface, making it compatible with the most popular mainstream modules such as Arduino, Raspberry Pi and STM32.
Module compatible with Arduino and Raspberry Pi
In theuser guideprepared by the manufacturer, you can find connection diagrams and sample codes forArduino,Raspberry PiandSTM32.
Connection diagram for Arduino board.| Pin | Description |
|---|---|
| Supply voltage 3.3 V or 5 V. | |
| System ground. | |
| I2C interface data line. | |
| I2C interface clock line. | |
| External interrupt output. | |
| General purpose I/O. |
A suitable cable is also included.Sensor Specifications
- Chip: AS7341
- Interface: I2C
- Supply voltage: 3.3 V or 5 V
- Dimensions: 30 x 23 mm
- Mounting hole: 2 mm
