SparkFun MIKROE LightRanger 2 Click

LightRanger 2 Click carries VL53L0X IC from STMicroelectronics, the word�s smallest Time-of-Flight ranging and gesture detector sensor. The Click is designed to run on either 3.3V or 5V power supply. LightRanger 2 Click communicates with the target microcontroller over I2C interface and the following pins on the mikroBUS� line: RST, INT.

MEASURING RANGE

The VL53L0X sensor can measure absolute distances up to 2m. Reported range is independent of the target reflectance.

FLIGHTSENSE�

The VL53L0X integrates a leading-edge SPAD array (Single Photon Avalanche Diodes) and embeds ST�s second generation FlightSense� patented technology.

FlightSense� technology measures the time it takes for a photon to reach the nearest object. The photon travel time is multiplied by the speed of light, and from there a distance is calculated.

The photon travel time is not affected by reflectance, and this kind of technology is immune to ambient illumination and optical path variations.

VCSEL EMITTER

The VL53L0X�s 940nm VCSEL emitter (Vertical Cavity Surface-Emitting Laser), is totally invisible to the human eye, coupled with internal physical infrared filters, it enables longer ranging distance, higher immunity to ambient light and better robustness to cover-glass optical cross-talk.

POWER CONSUMPTION

The average power consumption at 10MHz is 20mW, and while in standby mode the typical power consumption is around 5uA.

Features:

• Interface: GPIO, I²C
• Compatibility: mikroBUSâ�¢
• Dimensions: 28.6 x 25.4mm
• Input Voltage: 3.3V or 5V

Documents:

• Schematic
• VL53L0X Sensor Datasheet
• mikroSDK
• GitHub