ST X-NUCLEO-53L5A1 VL53L5CX ToF Expansion for Nucleo

Description

The X-NUCLEO-53L5A1 expansion board transforms your NUCLEO-F401RE development platform into a powerful Time-of-Flight (ToF) sensing solution. Featuring the cutting-edge VL53L5CX sensor, this board offers 8×8 multizone ranging capabilities across a wide field of view, enabling detailed environmental perception for a variety of applications. Its advanced design ensures accurate absolute distance measurements that are independent of target reflectance, crucial for reliable performance in diverse lighting and material conditions.

Designed for seamless integration, the X-NUCLEO-53L5A1 is fully compatible with the extensive STM32 Nucleo board family. Furthermore, its adherence to the Arduino UNO R3 connector layout allows for straightforward stacking with other ST expansion boards, facilitating the development of complex systems with additional functionalities like Bluetooth or Wi-Fi connectivity. This versatility makes it an ideal choice for prototyping and evaluating advanced ranging applications.

Included with the expansion board is a cover glass holder and a selection of 0.25 mm, 0.5 mm, and 1 mm spacers, enabling developers to accurately simulate various air gaps for robust sensor calibration and application testing. The comprehensive software support, including code examples and a graphical user interface, accelerates the development cycle, allowing users to quickly harness the full potential of the VL53L5CX sensor.