Product description: Proximity and light sensor - VCNL4020 - STEMMA QT / Qwiic - Adafruit 5810
The module from Adafruit equipped with the VCNL4020 system, with the ability to measure light intensity in the range from 0.26 lux to 16,000 lux . The sensor also allows you to detect obstacles located in the range of 0 mm to 200 mm . To communicate with other modules, it uses the I 2C bus with address 0x13. It has STEMMA QT / Qwiic connectors that allow for quick connection without the need to solder the pins.
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Proximity and light sensor - VCNL4020 - STEMMA QT / Qwiic - Adafruit 5810.
Module from Adafruit equipped with the VCNL4020 system.
Special features of the module
- It allows you to detect obstacles and measure light intensity.
- It is equipped with the Vishay VCNL4020 system.
- It is compatible with Feather, Raspberry Pi, Arduino, Metro328 boards.
- It uses the I2C bus with address 0x13.
- It has STEMMA QT / Qwiic connectors, which are an alternative to standard soldering pads.
Description of the board pins
- VIN - voltage supply pin in the range from 3 V to 5 V,
- 3Vo - 3 V power supply pin,
- GND - system ground,
- SCL - clock line of the I2C communication interface,
- SDA - data line of the I2C communication interface,
- INT - internal interrupt pin.
Technical specifications of the sensor
- Module type: proximity and light sensor
- Built-in VCNL4020 chip
- Proximity sensor detection range: 0 mm to 200 mm
- Light sensor detection range: 0.26 lux to 16,000 lux
- Measurement resolution: 16-bit
- Operating voltage: 3V to 5V
- Communication interface: I2C bus
- Interface address: 0x13
- Pins: solder pads, STEMMA QT / Qwiic connectors
- Board dimensions: 25.3 x 17.8 x 4.6 mm
- Weight: 1.7 g
Set contents
- Proximity and light sensor - VCNL4020
- Goldpin strip - 2.54 mm pitch
