Vishay VEML6035 low power I²C accurate ambient light sensor

The VEML6035 is a 16-bit low power, high sensitivity CMOS ambient light sensor operated via a simple I2C command interface. It incorporates a photodiode, amplifiers, and analog/digital circuits in a single chip. Vishay's patented FiltronTM technology, a wafer-level optical filter, provides the best spectral sensitivity to match human eye responses.

Key features

• Programmable Interrupt Function With Adjustable Persistence
• Integrated Ambient Light Sensor (ALS)
• Programmable Shutdown Mode
• Communication via I2C Interface

Additional features

• ALS Output Tolerance ≤ 10%
• High ALS Sensitivity with Minimum Detectable Intensity of 0.0004 lux/bit Supports Low Transmittance Lens Design
• 100 Hz and 120 Hz Flicker Noise Rejection
• Excellent Temperature Compensation
• High Dynamic Detection Resolution
• Package Type: Surface-Mount
• Dimensions (L x W x H in mm): 2.0 x 2.0 x 0.4
• Supply Voltage Range VDD: 1.7 V to 3.6 V
• I2C Bus H-level Range: 1.7 V to 3.6 V
• Floor Life: 168 h, MSL 3, According to J-STD-020
• Low Standby Current Consumption: Typ. 0.5 µA

Applications

• Ambient Light Sensor for Backlight Dimming in Mobile Devices
• Industrial ON/OFF Lighting Operation
• Optical Switch for Devices and Displays