Summary of VISHAY VEML6031X00 HIGH ACCURACY AMBIENT LIGHT SENSOR SUPPORTS I2C BUS
Vishay Semiconductors’ VEML6031X00 is a high-accuracy ambient light sensor with a simple I2C bus interface and interrupt capability. It provides 16-bit digital light measurements from an integrated photosensor, low-noise amplifier, and ADC in a compact surface-mount package, suitable for automotive uses like display backlight control, infotainment, mirror dimming, interior lighting, and head-up displays. It operates from 2.5 V to 3.6 V and offers multiple I2C slave address options.
Parts used in the VEML6031X00 Project:
- Vishay VEML6031X00 ambient light sensor (7-bit I2C address 0x29)
- Vishay VEML60311X00 ambient light sensor variant (7-bit I2C address 0x10)
- Surface-mount package (2.67 mm x 2.45 mm)
- Photodiode (integrated in sensor)
- Low-noise amplifier (integrated in sensor)
- 16-bit A/D converter (integrated in sensor)
- Power supply (2.5 V to 3.6 V VDD)
- I2C bus for communication
The Vishay Semiconductors’ VEML6031X00 high accuracy ambient light sensor supports an easy-to-use I2C bus communication interface
The Vishay Semiconductors’ VEML6031X00 high accuracy ambient light sensor supports an easy-to-use I2C bus communication interface and additional interrupt feature.
The ambient light result is available as digital value. The VEML6031X00 is ideal for automotive applications, including display backlight controls, infotainment systems, rearview mirror dimming, interior lighting control systems, and head-up displays.
Key Features
- High accuracy ambient light sensor supports an easy-to-use I2C bus communication interface
- 16-bit resolution sensor in a small opaque 2.67 mm x 2.45 mm package
- Incorporates a high sensitive photodiode, a low noise amplifier and a 16-bit A/D converter
- Surface-mount package type
Additional Features
- Ambient light sensor (ALS) integrated modules
- 2.5 V to 3.6 V supply voltage range (VDD)
- Communication via I2C interface
- Multiple I2C Slave address options available:
- VEML6031X00: 7-bit I2C Slave address 0x29
- VEML60311X00: 7-bit I2C Slave address 0x10
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- What communication interface does the VEML6031X00 use?
The VEML6031X00 communicates via an I2C interface. - What is the resolution of the ambient light measurement?
The sensor provides 16-bit resolution ambient light measurements. - What supply voltage range does the VEML6031X00 support?
The device supports a supply voltage range from 2.5 V to 3.6 V. - What package size is the VEML6031X00 available in?
It is available in a small opaque surface-mount package measuring 2.67 mm x 2.45 mm. - Does the VEML6031X00 include an interrupt feature?
Yes, the sensor supports an additional interrupt feature. - What internal components are integrated into the VEML6031X00?
It integrates a highly sensitive photodiode, a low-noise amplifier, and a 16-bit A/D converter. - Is the ambient light result analog or digital?
The ambient light result is provided as a digital value. - What I2C slave addresses are available for this sensor family?
VEML6031X00 uses 7-bit I2C slave address 0x29 and VEML60311X00 uses 7-bit I2C slave address 0x10. - For which applications is the VEML6031X00 ideal?
It is ideal for automotive applications like display backlight controls, infotainment systems, rearview mirror dimming, interior lighting control systems, and head-up displays.
