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Product description: SparkFun Ambient Light Sensor - ambient light sensor - VEML6030 - Qwiic - SparkFun SEN-15436
Manufactured by SparkFun, the Ambient Light Sensor module is a sensor capable of detecting ambient light . It was equipped with the VEML6030 chip, which returns very accurate measurements with 16-bit resolution. The light intensity is read in the range from 0 lx to about 120 klx , additionally the module offers a number of useful functions, including: the ability to set high and low thresholds for an optionally declared interruption, or energy saving functions. The board has Qwiic connectors, which are a convenient and quick way to connect, and solder pads to which goldpin connectors should be soldered (not included).
SparkFun Ambient Light Sensor - ambient light sensor - VEML6030 - Qwiic - SparkFun SEN-15436.
Ambient light sensor equipped with VEML6030 chip.
What is a Qwiic connector?
Qwiic SparkFun is an ecosystem that includes numerous sensors based on the I2C bus , executive modules and dedicated cables . The main assumption of this solution is to streamline the prototyping process. All Qwiic-enabled components use a common 1mm pitch 4-pin JST connector . This reduces the amount of space required on the PCB. It also protects against connecting wrong polarity.
Description of the module pins
- GND - system ground
- 3V3 - power pin
- SDA - data line of the I2C bus
- SCL - clock line of the I2C bus
- INT - internal interrupt pin
Also check out the manufacturer's user guide and the Arduino library .
Sensor technical specification
- Module type: ambient light sensor
- Built-in chip: VEML6030
- Lifetime: 72 h, MSL 4, in accordance with J-STD-020
- Detection range: from 0 lux to about 120 klx
- Resolution: up to 0.0036 lx/kt
- Standby current consumption: 0.5 uA typical
- Communication interface: I2C bus
- Bus address: configurable 0x10, default 0x48
- Leads: solder pads, Qwiic connectors
Kit contents
- SparkFun Ambient Light Sensor - ambient light sensor - VEML6030 - Qwiic - SparkFun SEN-15436 - 1 piece
On the back of the module there is a jumper that allows you to change the address of the I2C bus. 
