VEML6030 Description

The 2 mm × 2 mm clear, high accuracy VEML6030 ambient light digital sensor has a 16-bit resolution. It features an intuitive I2C bus communication interface, a further interrupt function, a low noise amplifier, a 16-bit A/D converter, and a high sensitive photodiode.

The ambient light result is available as a digital value.

VEML6030 Features

• Communication via I2C interface

• I2C bus H-level range: 1.7 V to 3.6 V

• Floor life: 72 h, MSL 4, according to J-STD-020

• Low stand by current consumption: typ. 0.5 μA

• Package type: surface-mount

• Dimensions (L x W x H in mm): 2 x 2 x 0.87

• Integrated modules: ambient light sensor (ALS)

• Supply voltage range VDD: 2.5 V to 3.6 V

VEML6030 Applications

• Ambient light sensor for industrial on- / off-lighting operation

• Optical switch for consumer, computing, and industrial devices and displays

• Ambient light sensor for mobile devices (e.g. smart phones, touch phones, PDA, GPS) for backlight dimming