Gesture proximity ambient light and color sensing sensor Broadcom APDS-9960 for interactive technology
Product Overview
The APDS-9960 is an advanced digital sensor module integrating Proximity detection, Ambient Light Sensing (ALS), RGB Color Sensing, and Gesture Detection capabilities. Its compact, slim modular package (3.94 x 2.36 x 1.35 mm) includes an IR LED and a factory-calibrated LED driver for easy integration. The device excels in gesture recognition, from simple directional swipes to more complex movements, by utilizing four directional photodiodes to sense reflected IR energy. It also accurately measures ambient light and color intensity, enabling applications like color temperature calculation and display backlight control. Proximity sensing provides distance measurement, ideal for use cases like disabling cell phone touch screens. The APDS-9960 is designed for low power consumption and features an interrupt-driven I2C-bus interface for efficient communication.
Product Attributes
- Brand: Avago Technologies (implied by datasheet source)
- Package Type: Slim Modular Package
Technical Specifications
| Feature | Specification | Details | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | L x W x H | 3.94 mm x 2.36 mm x 1.35 mm | |
| Integrated Components | IR LED, LED Driver | Factory calibrated | |
| Sensing Capabilities | Gesture Detection, Proximity Detection, Ambient Light Sensing (ALS), Color Sensing (RGBC) | Utilizes four directional photodiodes for gesture; RGBC channels with UV/IR blocking filters. | |
| Gesture Detection | Sensing Method | Reflected IR energy sensed by four directional photodiodes. | |
| Gesture Engine Features | Automatic activation, ambient light subtraction, cross-talk cancellation, dual 8-bit data converters, 32-dataset FIFO, interrupt-driven I2C-bus communication. | Accommodates simple UP-DOWN-RIGHT-LEFT and more complex gestures. | |
| Proximity Detection | Sensing Method | Reflected IR energy sensed by photodiodes. | |
| Proximity Engine Features | Offset adjustment, ambient light subtraction, interrupt-driven detect/release events. | Measures distance (e.g., phone to ear). | |
| Ambient Light & Color Sensing | Channels | Red, Green, Blue, Clear (RGBC) | |
| RGBC Features | Filters | UV and IR blocking filters | |
| RGBC Features | Output Data | 16-bit data per channel, simultaneous conversion. | |
| Interface | Protocol | I2C-bus Fast Mode Compatible | |
| I2C Data Rate | Up to | 400 kHz | |
| I2C Address | 7-bit | 0x39 (default) | |
| Power Supply Voltage (VDD) | Recommended | 2.4 V to 3.6 V (Typical 3.0 V) | |
| Operating Temperature | Ambient | -30 C to 85 C | |
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| Packaging | Tape & Reel | 5000 per reel | |
| IR LED Peak Wavelength | P | 950 nm | |
| IR LED Spectrum Width (Half Power) | 30 nm (IF = 20 mA) | ||
| IR LED Optical Rise/Fall Time | TR / TF | 20 ns (IF = 100 mA) |
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