Vishay Semiconductors VCNL3030X01 Proximity Sensors for Force Sensing
Vishay Semiconductors VCNL3030X01 Proximity Sensors are designed to make any surface a touch-sensitive surface and measure deflections of a surface as small as 50µm. These proximity sensors create a local touch-sensitive area similar to a home button on mobile phones, rather than using a mechanical button or having an entire display be touch-sensitive. The Vishay VCNL3030X01 series enables users to detect a touch, measure the change in touch pressure, and allow the end product to be completely sealed from the environment. The sensors integrate an infrared emitter, photodiode, amplifiers, and analog-to-digital converting circuits on one chip, featuring 16-bit resolution. Using an I2C interface, the VCNL3030X01 series supports programmable interrupts with individual high and low thresholds, eliminating the need for microcontroller polling. The proximity sensors operate on an input voltage range of 2.5V to 3.6V.
Features
- Interrupt
- Programmable interrupt function for proximity sensors with upper and lower thresholds
- Adjustable persistence to prevent false triggers for PS
- Surface-mount package with 4.0mm x 2.36mm x 0.75mm dimensions (L x W x H)
- AEC-Q101 qualified
- Infrared emitter (IRED), proximity sensor, and signal conditioning IC-integrated modules
- I2C (SMBus compatible) interface with low power consumption
- Proximity function
- Immunity to red glow (940nm IRED)
- Programmable IRED sink current
- Intelligent cancellation to reduce crosstalk phenomenon
- Smart persistence scheme to reduce proximity sensor response time
- Selectable for 12-/16-bit proximity sensor output data
- I2C bus (PS) output type
- 2.5V to 3.6V operating voltage range
- 168h, MSL 3, according to J-STD-020 floor life
Applications
- Force feedback
- Proximity/optical switch for consumer, computing, automotive, and industrial devices
Specifications
- 1.8V to 5.5V I2C bus voltage range
- 200mA IRED pulse current
- 16-bit, I2C output code
- -40°C to +105°C operating temperature range
How it Works
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