Pimoroni AS7343 14 Channel Spectral Sensor Breakout
Pimoroni AS7343 spectral sensor breakout with 14 channels, 380 nm to 1000 nm range, I2C interface and Qwiic/STEMMA QT connector.
The Pimoroni AS7343 14 Channel Spectral Sensor Breakout is an I2C breakout board with 14 optical channels for multi-spectral light sensing.
Overview
At its core is the AMS AS7343 multi-spectral sensor, capable of detecting fourteen distinct channels of light across a spectrum from 380 nm to 1000 nm. The breakout is suited to reflective, transmissive, and emissive measurements. It includes 12 visible-to-near-infrared channels together with dedicated Clear and Flicker Detection channels. Two onboard illumination LEDs help standardise measurements in varying light environments.
Key Features
- 14 optical channels: 12 visible to near-infrared, plus Clear and Flicker Detection
- Two onboard illumination LEDs
- I2C interface with address 0x39
- Compatible with 3.3 V and 5 V power supplies
- Qwiic/STEMMA QT connector for added versatility
- Designed to work with the Breakout Garden system
- Raspberry Pi-compatible pinout (pins 1, 3, 5, 7, 9)
- Reverse polarity protection on the Breakout Garden connector
Dimensions and Weight
The board measures 2.6 (width), 1.35 (depth), and 3.65 (height), with a weight of 4 gm.
Software Support
A Python library is available for Raspberry Pi, along with C++ and MicroPython libraries for Raspberry Pi Pico. The breakout includes a header and a right angle female header for straightforward connection.
Applications
Suitable for colour matching, fluid and reagent analysis, general spectral reconstruction, advanced colour sensing, quality control, and scientific experiments.
Choose the Pimoroni AS7343 14 Channel Spectral Sensor Breakout when you need a versatile I2C spectral sensing board with a Raspberry Pi-compatible pinout and Breakout Garden compatibility.
- Colour matching
- Fluid and reagent analysis
- General spectral reconstruction
- Reflective, transmissive, and emissive measurements
- Optical Channels: 14 (12 visible to near-infrared, plus Clear and Flicker Detection)
- Spectral Range: 380 nm to 1000 nm
- Interface: I2C (address 0x39)
- Power Supply: 3.3 V or 5 V
- Illumination: Two onboard LEDs
- Connector: Qwiic/STEMMA QT
- Pinout: Raspberry Pi-compatible (pins 1, 3, 5, 7, 9)
- Special Feature: Reverse polarity protection on Breakout Garden connector
- Compatibility: Breakout Garden system
- Software Support: Python library for Raspberry Pi; C++ and MicroPython libraries for Raspberry Pi Pico
- Included: Header and right angle female header
- Width: 2.6
- Depth: 1.35
- Height: 3.65
- Weight: 4 gm
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