
Vishay Semiconductors
DESCRIPTION
The VCNL4020X01 is a fully integrated proximity and ambient light sensor. Fully integrated means that the infrared emitter is included in the package. It has 16 bit resolution. It includes a signal processing IC and features standard I2C communication interface. It features an interrupt function.
FEATURES
• Package type: surface mount
• Dimensions (L x W x H in mm):
4.90 x 2.40 x 0.83
• AEC-Q101 qualified
• Integrated modules: infrared emitter (IRED),
ambient light sensor (ALS-PD), proximity
sensor (PD), and signal conditioning IC
• Interrupt function
• Supply voltage range VDD: 2.5 V to 3.6 V
• Supply voltage range IR anode: 2.5 V to 5 V
• Communication via I2C interface
• I2C bus H-level range: 1.7 V to 5 V
• Floor life: 168 h, MSL 3, according to J-STD-020
• Low stand by current consumption: 1.5 μA
• Material categorization: for definitions of compliance
please see www.vishay.com/doc?99912
APPLICATIONS
• Proximity sensor for:
- Mobile devices (e.g. smart phones, touch phones,
PDAs, GPS) for touch screen locking, power saving etc.
- Automotive for presence detection
• Integrated ambient light function for display / keypad
contrast control and dimming of mobile devices
• Rear view mirror dimming in automotive
• Proximity / optical switch for consumer, computing,
automotive and industrial devices, and displays (like
notebooks, tablet PCs, and automotive touch panels)
• Dimming control for consumer, computing, industrial, and
automotive displays