Highly integrated optical sensors measure RGB, ambient light, proximity motion, infrared, and temperature
As many as seven sensors are integrated into one compact optical package. The sensors provide robust and repeatable measurements and the MAX44005/MAX44006/ MAX44008 all consume an industry-low 20 µA each. The high integration reduces system cost, eliminates several external components, and greatly simplifies design. These optical sensors can be used in a wide variety of applications such as smartphones, tablets, portable consumer devices, displays, digital light management, security systems, and medical devices.
The MAX44004 is a low-power ALS that consumes only 5 µA. The MAX44006/MAX44008 integrate RGB color sensors plus an ALS (clear), an ambient IR, and temperature sensors. The MAX44005 includes an RGB color sensor plus an ALS (clear), ambient IR, IR proximity, and temperature sensors.
The MAX44005/MAX44006/MAX44008 are guaranteed over the -40 °C to +85 °C temperature range. MAX44004 is guaranteed over the -40 °C to +105 °C temperature range. All sensors are available in a 2 mm x 2 mm x 0.6 mm optical package. Pricing starts at $1.20.
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