Part Number: VL53L1
Function: Long distance ranging Time-of-Flight sensor based on ST’s FlightSense technology
Package: Optical LGA12 with liner Type
Manufacturer: STMicroelectronics
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Description
The VL53L1 is a state-of-the-art, Time-of-Flight (ToF), laser-ranging sensor, enhancing the ST FlightSense product family. It is the fastest miniature ToF sensor on the market with accurate ranging up to 4 m and fast ranging frequency up to 50 Hz Housed in a miniature and reflowable package, it integrates a SPAD receiving array, a 940 nm invisible Class1 laser emitter, physical infrared filters, and optics to achieve the best ranging performance in various ambient lighting conditions with a range of cover window options.
Pinout
1. AVDDVCSEL Supply VCSEL supply, to be connected to main supply
2. AVSSVCSEL Ground VCSEL ground, to be connected to main ground
3. GND Ground To be connected to main ground
4. GND2 Ground To be connected to main ground
5. XSHUT Digital input Xshutdown pin, active low
6. GND3 Ground To be connected to main ground
7. GPIO1 Digital output Interrupt output. Open drain output
8. DNC Digital input Do not connect, must be left floating
9. SDA Digital input/output I2C serial data
10. SCL Digital input I2C serial clock input
11. AVDD Supply Supply, to be connected to main supply
12. GND4 Ground To be connected to main ground
Features
1. Fully integrated miniature module
– Size: 4.9×2.5×1.56 mm
– Emitter: 940 nm invisible laser (Class1)
– SPAD (single photon avalanche diode) receiving array with integrated lens
– Low-power microcontroller running advanced digital firmware
2. Pin-to-pin compatible with the VL53L0X FlightSense ranging sensor
Applications
• User detection (Autonomous low-power mode) to power on/off and lock/unlock devices like
personal computers/laptops and the IoT
• Service robots and vacuum cleaners (long distance and fast obstacle detection)
• Drones (landing assistance, hovering, ceiling detection)
• Smart shelves and vending machines (goods inventory monitoring)
VL53L1 Datasheet
Other data sheets are available within the file: VL53L1CXV0FY/1
