Mikroelektronika MIKROE-2801 Proximity 3 Click Board - VCNL4200 Proximity & Ambient Light Sensor

Technical description of the product (MIKROE-2801):

The MIKROE-2801 Proximity 3 Click Board is an intelligent proximity and light sensing device, featuring the VCNL4200 sensor from Vishay – a high sensitivity long distance proximity sensor (PS), ambient light sensor (ALS), and 940 nm IRED, all in one small package. With its smart sensing and light conditioning properties, the Proximity 3 Click Board can be used in a wide range of applications: adjusting the brightness of the TFT screen depending on ambient light, turning off the TFT background light if it is covered, very accurate lux meters, reliable security sensors, and so on. Type: Proximity. Applications: Adjusting the brightness of the TFT screen depending on ambient light, turning off the TFT background light if it is covered, very accurate lux meters, reliable security sensors, etc. On-board modules: VCNL4200 sensor – high sensitivity long distance proximity sensor (PS), ambient light sensor (ALS) and 940 nm IRED, intelligent background light cancellation. Key Features: Proximity distance up to 1.5 m, immunity to the red glow (940 nm IRED) and fluorescent light flickering, selectable maximum detection range (197 / 393 / 786 / 1573) lux with highest sensitivity 0.003 lux/step. Interface: I2C. Input Voltage: 3.3V, 5V. Click board size: S (28.6 x 25.4 mm).