Tiny ToF ranging sensor for robotics, drones & IoT
The company claims the VL53L0 is the smallest time-of-flight (ToF) module in the world and the first to use a 940-nm infrared light source. According to the company, the VL53L0 can range faster, over longer distances, and more accurately than previous members of ST’s FlightSense family.
The unit integrates a 940-nm wavelength VCSEL light source and a single photon avalanche diode (SPAD) detector as well as microcontroller to implement digital detection algorithms. The unit measures 4.4 x 2.4 x 1 mm.
It can perform a measurement operation in typically less than 30ms at distances of greater than 2 m. The VL53L0 module includes an I2C interface and comes with API drivers. It is in production and priced from $1.75 at the minimum order quantity of 5,000 units.
VL53L0 Time-of-Flight ranging sensor information page
STMicroelectronics: www.st.com
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