SparkFun Qwiic Distance Sensor Board VCNL4040
SparkFun Qwiic Distance Sensor Board with VCNL4040. Digital IR proximity and ambient light sensing up to 20 cm, 3.3 V, dual Qwiic connectors.
The SparkFun Qwiic Distance Sensor Board VCNL4040 is a compact breakout board offering digital IR proximity detection up to 20 cm and built-in ambient light sensing.
Overview
This breakout board carries the VCNL4040 digital IR presence and ambient light sensor, described as well suited to rapid prototyping. The board features dual Qwiic connectors, allowing integration with the Qwiic Connect System, and it can also be connected through I2C pins for compatibility with different setups. Its proximity sensor has no dead zone, supporting accurate detection, while the 3.3 V operating voltage suits battery-powered projects. Board dimensions are 25.4 x 25.4 mm and the board weighs 10 g.
Key Features
- Digital proximity sensor with no dead zone
- Qualitative detection range of up to 20 cm
- Built-in ambient light sensor
- Dual Qwiic connectors or I2C pins for flexible communication
- 3.3 V operating voltage
- Compact 25.4 x 25.4 mm board size
Additional Information
- The I2C interface address is fixed in hardware at 0x60
- A multiplexer is required to connect multiple VCNL4040 sensors to a single bus
Typical Applications
The sensor suits projects that require presence detection or ambient light measurement, such as smart lighting systems, interactive displays, and robotics. The package contains the Qwiic sensor board only.
Specifications
- Board Type: Breakout board
- Sensor Type: Digital IR proximity and ambient light sensor
- Detection Range: Up to 20 cm (qualitative)
- Communication: Dual Qwiic connectors or I2C pins
- I2C Address: 0x60 (hardware-defined)
- Operating Voltage: 3.3 V
- Board Dimensions: 25.4 x 25.4 mm
- Weight: 10 g
- Contents: Qwiic sensor board only
Use the SparkFun Qwiic Distance Sensor Board VCNL4040 where compact proximity and ambient light sensing is needed within a Qwiic-based project.
- Presence detection projects
- Ambient light measurement projects
- Smart lighting systems
- Interactive displays
- Board Type: Breakout board
- Sensor Type: Digital IR proximity and ambient light sensor
- Detection Range: Up to 20 cm (qualitative)
- Communication: Dual Qwiic connectors or I2C pins
- I2C Address: 0x60 (hardware-defined)
- Operating Voltage: 3.3 V
- Board Dimensions: 25.4 x 25.4 mm
- Weight: 10 g
- Special Feature: Digital proximity sensor with no dead zone
- Special Feature: Built-in ambient light sensor
- Contents: Qwiic sensor board only
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