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Everlight Electronics ALS-PT19-315C/L177/TR8 0603 SMD Ambient Light Sensor ROHS

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The Everlight Electronics ALS-PT19-315C/L177/TR8 is a compact 0603 SMD ambient light sensor designed for integration into portable electronics and IoT devices. It operates from 2.5V to 5.5V, making it compatible with 3.3V and 5V logic systems like Arduino, ESP32, and Raspberry Pi, and features a spectral response that closely matches the human eye for accurate ambient light intensity measurement.

Features

  • 0603 SMD package for space-constrained PCB designs
  • Operating voltage range: 2.5V to 5.5V DC
  • Spectral sensitivity matched to human eye (photopic response)
  • Integrated infrared filtering for improved accuracy
  • Low power consumption for battery-powered applications

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Description

The Everlight Electronics ALS-PT19-315C/L177/TR8 is a photodiode-based ambient light sensor housed in a miniature 0603 surface-mount package. It utilizes a silicon photodetector with an integrated optical filter to provide a spectral response that closely approximates the CIE photopic luminosity function, ensuring measurements correlate with human visual perception of brightness.

This sensor outputs a photocurrent proportional to incident light intensity, which can be converted to a digital reading via an external ADC or a microcontroller’s analog input. Its wide supply voltage range and low current draw make it ideal for implementing automatic display backlight dimming and power management in smartphones, tablets, wearables, and other consumer electronics.

Key Features

  • Miniature 0603 (1608 metric) SMD footprint for high-density PCB layouts.
  • Broad 2.5V to 5.5V operating voltage ensures compatibility with 3.3V and 5V microcontroller systems.
  • Human-eye matched spectral response (photopic) with effective IR rejection.
  • Low power consumption profile suitable for always-on sensing in portable devices.
  • Two-pin configuration simplifies circuit design and board routing.
  • RoHS-compliant construction meets global environmental and safety standards.

Applications

  • Automatic display brightness adjustment in smartphones, tablets, and laptops.
  • Backlight dimming control for LCDs and OLEDs in industrial HMIs and automotive displays.
  • Ambient light-based power saving in IoT edge devices and smart home sensors.
  • Light-activated switching and control in consumer electronics and wearables.

Technical Specifications

ManufacturerEverlight Electronics
Manufacturer Part Number (MPN)ALS-PT19-315C/L177/TR8
Package / Case0603 (1608 Metric)
Number of Pins2
Operating Voltage2.5V to 5.5V DC
Sensor TypeAmbient Light Sensor (Photodiode)
Spectral ResponsePhotopic (Human Eye Matched)
ComplianceRoHS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the operating voltage range for the Everlight Electronics ALS-PT19 sensor?

The Everlight Electronics ALS-PT19-315C/L177/TR8 operates from 2.5V to 5.5V DC. This wide range allows direct integration with both 3.3V microcontrollers (like ESP32 or Raspberry Pi) and traditional 5V systems (like Arduino Uno), without requiring a level shifter.

How do I interface with this 0603 SMD ambient light sensor?

This is a two-pin photodiode component. It outputs a small photocurrent proportional to light intensity. To read it with a microcontroller, you typically need a transimpedance amplifier (TIA) circuit to convert the current to a measurable voltage, which can then be fed into an ADC input. Consult the manufacturer's datasheet for recommended circuit diagrams.

What is the spectral response of this sensor, and why is it important?

This sensor features a photopic spectral response, meaning its sensitivity curve is filtered to closely match the human eye's perception of brightness (peaking around 555 nm). This is crucial for applications like automatic display dimming, as it ensures the sensor's readings accurately reflect what a user would perceive as 'too bright' or 'too dim,' leading to more natural and effective brightness adjustment.

Package Includes

  • 1 x Everlight Electronics ALS-PT19-315C/L177/TR8 0603 SMD Ambient Light Sensor

Additional Information

Weight 0.01 kg
Dimensions 1.6 × 0.8 cm