Adafruit VCNL4030 Proximity and Lux Sensor - STEMMA QT / Qwiic Breakout Board
The Adafruit VCNL4030 breakout board integrates a dual-function proximity and ambient light sensor with STEMMA QT / Qwiic connectors for solderless I2C interfacing. It provides proximity detection up to 300mm and a wide lux measurement range from 0.004 to 16,768 lux, making it compatible with 3.3V/5V systems like Arduino, Raspberry Pi, and ESP32.
Features
- Dual-function proximity (0-300mm) and ambient light (0.004-16,768 lux) sensing.
- I2C interface with STEMMA QT / Qwiic connectors for plug-and-play, solderless wiring.
- Configurable IR LED current, integration time, and sensitivity for optimized performance.
- Wide logic-level compatibility, operating with both 3.3V and 5V microcontroller systems.
- Integrated interrupt functionality for efficient, event-driven system design.
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The Adafruit VCNL4030 sensor module combines a proximity sensor and an ambient light sensor (ALS) on a single chip. The proximity function uses a calibrated infrared LED and a photodiode to detect the presence and approximate distance of objects up to 300mm through reflected IR light. The integrated ALS provides accurate ambient light intensity measurements across a broad dynamic range, from very dim to bright indoor lighting conditions.
Communication is handled via a standard I2C interface, with the onboard STEMMA QT / Qwiic connectors enabling rapid, solderless daisy-chaining with other compatible modules. The sensor’s key parameters, including IR LED current, integration time, and sensitivity thresholds, are fully configurable via registers, allowing developers to balance measurement speed, accuracy, and power consumption for specific applications.
Additional Information
| Weight | 0.003 kg |
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| Dimensions | 2.5 × 1.7 × 1 cm |
