Ambient Light
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Ambient Light Sensors
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Renesas' ambient light sensors optimize display backlighting, enhance energy efficiency, and improve user experience with ultra-low light sensitivity, low power consumption, and precise spectral response. Our offerings include light-to-digital sensors with IR blocking filters and I2C interfaces, and light-to-analog solutions integrating photodiodes and amplifiers. Designed for automotive, industrial, and medical applications, these sensors deliver reliable performance even in demanding environments.
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Ambient Light Sensors
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ST offers innovative ambient light sensors (ALS) that provide, in optimized package size, accurate information on ambient light, like the Illuminance (lux) level, the color temperature or the light flicker frequency.
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Ambient Light Sensors
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The Ambient Light Sensor (ALS) products from ams provide measurements of ambient light intensity which match the human eye’s response to light under a variety of lighting conditions. Each device has a specific operating range of performance, from very low light up to bright sunlight. High sensitivity coupled with wide dynamic range make these ALS products ideal for operation behind dark inked glass. They enable consumer electronics device manufacturers to implement display dimming and brightness control functions, helping to reduce power consumption and extend battery run-time.
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Ambient Light Sensors
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Bristol Industrial & Research Associates Ltd
Ambient light sensors measure background or ambient light levels. Biral sensors are typically used in aviation Runway Visual Range (RVR) systems and have a well defined field of view.
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Ambient Light Sensors
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Renesas' ambient light sensors can adjust a display’s backlight, which improves user experience and power savings by optimizing the display’s viewability. Their ultra-low light sensitivity, low power consumption, ideal spectral response, and easy to use simple output algorithm make them best-in-class. We offer a full suite of light-to-analog and light-to-digital solutions to suit your applications requirements and budget.
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Ambient Light Sensor
VEML7700 (Qwiic)
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Looking for a Qwiic sensor that can measure the ambient light level directly in lux? This is it! The VEML7700 is a high accuracy, 16-bit resolution, digital ambient light sensor in a miniature transparent 6.8 mm x 3.0 mm x 2.5 mm package.
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Mentor Components (US Only)
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The portfolio of Mentor components includes LED-based lighting systems for ambient and functional lighting as well as modern operating and display elements for housing fronts and other mechanical, electronic and optoelectronic components from the HMI sector. While the focus used to be on components, our range is now increasingly developing into complete systems and subsystems. These solutions are usually developed and manufactured according to the customer’s needs. From design to manufacturing: All from a single source.
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Fork Sensors
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Fork sensors, which operate using a through-beam design, combine the sender and receiver in a single housing. As a result, alignment is no longer time-consuming. Even very slight differences in light attenuation are detected due to highly focused light emission and high detection accuracy. Easy installation, high immunity to ambient light, and a wide range of fork widths are some of the many advantages that SICK fork sensors offer. Applications include detecting labels or parts on conveyors.
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Distance Sensors
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SICK has a wide range of optic and ultrasonic solutions that measure from sub-microns to kilometers. They solve measuring, detecting and positioning applications using triangulation and time-of-flight modes. Sensors using triangulation are ideal for short-range, highly precise measurement. They can inspect miniature parts, thickness and shape, etc. Time-of-flight sensors work at longer distances, are not influenced by reflectivity or ambient light − perfect for positioning AS/RS, rail cars and gantry cranes.
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Gesture, Color Sensors & Proximity Detection
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The gesture product family performs advanced gesture detection, proximity detection, digital Ambient Light Sensing (ALS) and color sensing (red, green, blue and clear). It also implements optical pattern generation for barcode transmission and remote controls. The gesture sensor modules provide a highly integrated solution offering five essential functions to enable a touchless interface and to optimize the end user experience of communications and consumer electronics equipment. Gesture detection uses four directional photodiodes to sense IR energy emitted from the integrated LED, converting the measurements of reflected IR light into information about physical
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SF30/C High Speed Laser Rangefinder – 100 M
28058
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The SF30/C High Speed Laser Rangefinders can output an amazing 18317 readings per second. Lightweight and compact, this 0–100 meter rangefinder is designed to detect terrain and obstacles or create maps from moving vehicles and UAVs. It uses a time-of-flight system to make accurate distance measurements that are not affected by surface texture, speed, wind, changes in barometric pressure, noise, ambient light, terrain, or air temperature.
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MEMS Optical Sensor Test
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For optical sensor test Cohu offers a variety of solutions being driven by requirements for tri-temp, parallelism and stimulus spacing. Customized optical stimulus units are integrated into Cohu’s test handling systems. For light detector test, we implement different types of light sources, such as infrared, ambient- and colored light. We offer different solutions for 3D image sensors combining emitter and receiver tests of LiDAR, Time of Flight and Structured Light devices.
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Proximity 3 Click
64211
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Parallax speeds the process of Propeller 2 development through our partnership with MikroE, who has created a family of 850+ Clicks for most I/O functions you may envision. For each of the Click boards stocked by Parallax, you will find a documented Spin 2 code example on our Propeller GitHub Object Exchange. Connect your Click boards to the Propeller 2 Evaluation Board or P2-EC Edge Breakout Breadboard using the #64008 P2 to MikroBus Click Adapter. Proximity 3 click is an intelligent proximity and light sensing device, which features the VCNL4200 sensor from Vishay – high sensitivity long distance proximity sensor (PS), ambient light sensor (ALS) and 940 nm IRED, all in one small package.
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Digital Lux Meters
Model KM LUX 99
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Kusam Electrical Industries Limited
• Precise & easy readout.• High accuracy in measuring.• LSI - circuit use provides high reliability & durability.• Permits a wide range of light measurements.• Low Battery Indication.• Auto zero adjust.• Compact, light-weight, & excellent operation.• LCD display can clearly read out even in High Ambient Light• LCD display provides low power consumption.• Separate LIGHT SENSOR allows user take measurements at an optimum position.
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SparkFun Proximity Sensor Breakout
20cm, VCNL4040 (Qwiic)
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The SparkFun Proximity Sensor Breakout is a simple IR presence and ambient light sensor utilizing the VCNL4040. This type of sensor is often seen in automatic towel and soap dispensers or automatic faucets. With the ability to detect objects qualitatively up to 20cm away, you will be able to detect if something is there and if it is closer or further away since the last reading. Utilizing our handy Qwiic system, no soldering is required to connect it to the rest of your system. However, we still have broken out 0.1"-spaced pins in case you prefer to use a breadboard.
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SparkFun RGB And Gesture Sensor
APDS-9960
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This is the SparkFun RGB and Gesture Sensor, a small breakout board with a built in APDS-9960 sensor that offers ambient light and color measuring, proximity detection, and touchless gesture sensing. With this RGB and Gesture Sensor you will be able to control a computer, microcontroller, robot, and more with a simple swipe of your hand! This is, in fact, the same sensor that the Samsung Galaxy S5 uses and is probably one of the best gesture sensors on the market for the price.
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Sensor Solutions for IoT
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Imec is a reference in the design of ultra-low power electronics, low-power algorithms to increase intelligence and data security, and in all aspects of data science. Our multi-sensor environmental monitoring platform features sensors for temperature, relative humidity, NO2, CO2, VOC (volatile organic compounds), particle matter, ambient light, sound, vibrations and presence detection. Our test platform is suitable for indoor and outdoor air quality monitoring and control, and can be used in smart buildings, smart cities and more.
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Ambient Light Sensors & Proximity Detection
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ams supplies a family of products which combine an Ambient Light Sensor (ALS) and proximity detection in a single device. The ALS provides measurements of ambient light intensity which match the human eye’s response to light under a variety of lighting conditions, and through a variety of attenuation materials. The proximity detection feature allows a large dynamic range of operation for use over short distances and behind dark glass. These devices are intended for use in mobile phones, and over longer distances for presence detection in computer displays and monitors.
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Diffuse Reflectance Sphere
DRS100
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Mobile displays are used in a variety of ambient lighting environments. The evaluation of mobile displays under diffuse illumination conditions is critical to the understanding of display performance in the real world, as mobile displays are used in a wide range of ambient lighting environments. The DRS100 is purpose-made to completely characterize the diffuse reflectance properties of mobile displays, providing uniform hemispherical illumination.
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Portable Spectrophotometers For Light Transmission
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Portable and benchtop spectrophotometers for measuring light transmission in the full visible range in-situ. Due to the innovative approach of mutual correction, these measurements are also possible in ambient light.
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LED Backlight Drivers For Automotive
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Renesas' automotive LED backlight drivers offer dimming solutions for a wide variety of ambient lighting conditions in automotive applications.
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ST VL6180X Time of Flight Sensor
SEN-36001
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Highly integrated breakout board for the ST Micro VL6180X Time of Flight (ToF) range finder sensor. This sensor has many uses in the robotics, cell phone and gesture recognition space. It has two programmable GPIO pins, and most importantly, measures absolute distance up to 100mm. The SEN-36001 includes a VL6180X IC centered between two 4-40 sized mounting holes with onboard 2.8V LDO and voltage translation to handle interface voltages from 3V to 5V. The board is interfaced via an I2C interface and all IC pins have been broken out to a 0.1" pin header. Example code for the Arduino platform is available below and includes code for both the proximity measurement and ambient light sensing capabilities.
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DDLS 200 with 2 Mbit/s Transmission Rate
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Leuze electronic GmbH + Co. KG
Optical data transmission for RS interfaces and fieldbuses up to 300 m and up to 2 Mbit/s. Infrared data transmission protects the DDLS 200 from interference. Systems are available for all common industrial fieldbus interfaces. The ranges are stepped and reach a maximum transmission distance of 300 m. Low ambient light sensitivity through special FSK method. Available interfaces: PROFIBUS, Interbus and CAN/DeviceNet, as well as RS422 and RS 485.
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Sensor
VL53L1
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The VL53L1 is a state-of-art Time-of-Flight (ToF) laser-ranging miniature sensor. Housed in a miniature and reflowable package, it integrates a SPAD (Single Photon Avalanche Diodes) array, physical infrared filters and optics to achieve the best ranging performance in various ambient lighting conditions, with range of cover glass options.Unlike conventional IR sensors, VL53L1 uses ST’s latest generation direct ToF technology which allows absolute distance measurement whatever the target color and reflectance. It provides accurate ranging up to 4m and can work at fast speed (60Hz), which makes it the fastest miniature ToF sensor on the market.With patented algorithms and ingenious module construction, VL53L1 is also able to detect different objects within the Field-of-View with depth information (histogram) at 60Hz. Scene browsing and multi-zone detection is now possible with VL53L1, thanks to software customizable detection array for quicker “touch-to-focus” or mini depth-map use cases.
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LilyPad Light Sensor
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The LilyPad Light Sensor is a sewable breakout board with an ALS-PT19 light sensor built in and ready to use right away. Each sensor outputs voltage between 0V and 3.3V depending on the level of ambient light shining on it. As more light is applied on the sensor, more current will flow from the board through the signal tab to the microcontroller you connect the sensor to. If the sensor receives no light, no current will flow through it. In a typical indoor lighting situation, the sensor will output around 1 to 2V. Adding this board into your next e-textile or wearable project will really open up the possibilities by being able to incorporate light level sensing capabilities.
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Color Sensor & Proximity Detection
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The ams family of color and Ambient Light Sensing (ALS) sensors combined with proximity detection provides red, green, blue, and clear (RGBC) or green and clear (ALS) light sensing and proximity detection. These modules also contain an IR LED for the proximity function. Both the light and proximity sensing functions feature high sensitivity and a wide dynamic range, so these devices may be placed behind the dark bezels of smartphones, monitors, laptops and TVs.
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Light Meters
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Determine ambient light levels, flash output, and contrast ratios for photography and filmmaking.
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SparkFun Ambient Light Sensor Breakout
TEMT6000
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Basic breakout board for the TEMT6000 Ambient Light Sensor. Only what you need, nothing you don't. Sensor acts like a transistor - the greater the incoming light, the higher the analog voltage on the signal pin.
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Ambient, Seat, & Stowage Lighting
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The Carat® Light Nuancia system is an intuitive way to illuminate your cabin environment. The Nuancia system lets you choose from two different ways to light areas in your customers’ desired color. This lighting system enhances all furniture inside any aircraft from seats to monuments. The Nuancia lighting solution offers the most flexible and adaptive ambient lighting system by displaying variable colors and luminous intensity while focusing on reliability.
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Color Sensor
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The color sensor product family includes both RGB (Red, Green, Blue) and high-accuracy XYZ light sensors for precise color measurement, determination, and discrimination. XYZ sensors are capable of providing xy chromaticity co-ordinates in accordance with the CIE 1931 color map. The ams color sensors include filters to block unwanted IR light in the visible spectral range, enabling highly accurate color measurement. Their high sensitivity coupled with their wide dynamic range make them well suited to continuous color temperature measurement of ambient light in display management systems, and automatic-white-balance assistance in camera applications. Some products have additional IR channels to assist with IR light source identification.





























