Vishay VEML6031X00

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 (V_DD)
• Communication via I²C interface
• Multiple I²C Slave address options available:
  • VEML6031X00: 7-bit I²C Slave address 0x29
  • VEML60311X00: 7-bit I²C Slave address 0x10
• 1.7 V to 3.6 V I²C bus H-level range
• Floor life of 4 weeks, MSL 2a, according to J-STD-020
• Low shut down current consumption of typ. 0.5 μA
• Compact dimensions (L x W x H):
  • 2.67 mm x 2.45 mm x 0.6 mm
• AEC-Q100 qualified

Applications

• Ambient light sensor in automotive
• Display backlight controls
• Infotainment systems
• Rearview mirror dimming
• Interior lighting control systems
• Head-up displays