VCNL4000 Proximity and Ambient Light Sensor Module – KSH 1,800 at HIMASTORES Mombasa – best electronics in Kenya

VCNL4000 Proximity and Ambient Light Sensor Module

SKU: HMJ057 Category: Sensors
KSH 1,800.00
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Product Description

VCNL4000 Proximity and Ambient Light Sensor Module

I2CCompatible ShortRange Detection for Arduino

The VCNL4000 is a fully integrated proximity and ambient light sensor featuring an infrared emitter and signal conditioning IC in a compact surfacemount package [citation:7][citation:11]. It provides 16bit digital readings over an I2C interface, making it ideal for touchscreen locking, power saving, and display dimming applications [citation:1][citation:4].

DualFunction Sensor Combines proximity detection and ambient light sensing in one module
16bit Digital Output Reads distance and light levels via I2C communication
Operating voltage: 2.5V to 3.6V. Breakout boards include a 3.3V regulator for 3-5V power input [citation:7][citation:8]
I2C address: 0x13 (fixed) [citation:1][citation:8]
Proximity detection range is up to 200mm, but it works best at distances of 10-150mm [citation:8][citation:15]

Technical Specifications

ParameterValue
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Sensor TypeProximity + Ambient Light
Output16-bit digital via I2C
Proximity Range1mm to 200mm
Ambient Light Range0.25 lux to 16 klux
I2C Address0x13
Supply Voltage (chip)2.5V to 3.6V
Supply Voltage (breakout)3V to 5V
LED Drive Current10mA to 200mA (programmable)
Standby Current1.5µA

= Key Features =

+16bit Effective Resolution Detects proximity and ambient light with high precision

+Programmable LED Current - Adjust IR drive from 10mA to 200mA in 10mA steps [citation:7][citation:11]

+Excellent Ambient Light Suppression - Signal modulation minimizes interference [citation:4][citation:11]

+Compact Module - 3.95 x 3.95 x 0.75mm package [citation:7]

= Applications =

  1. Mobile device touchscreen locking and power saving [citation:4][citation:11]
  2. Display/keypad contrast control and dimming [citation:8][citation:11]
  3. Proximity/optical switches for consumer and industrial devices [citation:7]
  4. Notebook and tablet PC ambient light management [citation:14]
Reliable and Compact A robust shortrange detection solution for proximity and light sensing
Easy I2C Integration Simple 2wire communication with Arduino

√ 16-bit proximity and ambient light digital output

√ Programmable IR LED drive current

√ Low standby current consumption

Troubleshooting

Sensor not found:

  • Ensure I2C address is 0x13
  • Check power supply (3-5V for breakout boards)
  • Verify SDA/SCL connections

Weak proximity readings:

  • Increase LED drive current (up to 200mA)
  • Ensure object is within 10-150mm range [citation:8][citation:15]