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VCNL4040-M30E

Proximity and Ambient Light Sensor

The VCNL4040-M30E is a proximity and ambient light sensor from Vishay Semiconductor Opto Division. View the full VCNL4040-M30E datasheet below including key specifications.

VCNL4040-M30E shares its datasheet with VCNL4040, whose page lists every part number it covers.

Official VCNL4040-M30E datasheet (PDF) — the source this page was extracted from.

VCNL4040-M30E Key Specifications

ParameterValue
ALS Range0.0125 to 6553 lx
InterfaceI2C (SMBus compatible), 10 kHz to 400 kHz
ALS Accuracy±10 %
PS Wavelength940 nm
ADC Resolution16-bit ALS / 12- or 16-bit PS
ALS Resolution0.0125 lx/step
Supply Current300 µA typ (excluding LED driving)
Supply Voltage2.5V to 3.6V
I2C Bus Voltage1.8V to 3.6V
Shutdown Current0.2 µA typ
IRED Pulse Current200 mA (adjustable via I2C)
Package Dimensions4.0 x 2.0 x 1.1 mm
Storage Temperature-40°C to +100°C
Moisture SensitivityMSL 3, 168 h floor life
Operating Temperature-40°C to +85°C
Proximity Detection Range0 to 200 mm
ALS Peak Sensitivity Wavelength550 nm

VCNL4040-M30E Overview

Part: VCNL4040 — Vishay Semiconductors

Type: Fully Integrated Proximity and Ambient Light Sensor

Description: The VCNL4040 integrates a proximity sensor (PS), ambient light sensor (ALS), and a high power IRED into one small package, offering 16-bit high resolution ALS with 0.0125 lux/step sensitivity, a 0 to 200 mm PS detection range, and an I2C interface.

Operating Conditions:

  • Supply voltage: 2.5 V to 3.6 V
  • Operating temperature: -40 to +85 °C
  • I2C bus operating frequency: 10 to 400 kHz

Absolute Maximum Ratings:

  • Max supply voltage: 3.6 V
  • Max continuous current: 200 mA (IRED pulse current)
  • Max storage temperature: +100 °C

Key Specs:

  • ALS resolution: 16-bit
  • PS resolution: 12-bit / 16-bit
  • ALS sensitivity: 0.0125 lux/step (minimum detectable intensity)
  • ALS maximum detection range: 6553 lux
  • PS detection range: 0 to 200 mm
  • IRED driving current: 200 mA (max)
  • Supply current (excluded LED driving): 300 μA (typ)
  • I2C bus voltage range: 1.8 to 3.6 V

Features:

  • Integrated infrared emitter (IRED), ambient light sensor (ALS), proximity sensor (PS), and signal conditioning IC
  • Operates ALS and PS in parallel structure
  • Filtron™ technology adoption for robust background light cancellation
  • Temperature compensation: -40 °C to +85 °C
  • Low power consumption I2C (SMBus compatible) interface
  • Programmable interrupt function for ALS and PS with upper and lower thresholds
  • Immunity to red glow (940 nm IRED)
  • Spectrum close to real human eye responses

Applications:

  • Handheld device
  • Notebook, tablet PC
  • Consumer device
  • Industrial application
  • Hygienic applications

Package:

  • 8-pin molding package (4.0 x 2.0 x 1.1 mm)
  • 8-pin molding package (4.34 x 2.35 x 3.65 mm)

VCNL4040-M30E Features

  • Package type: surface-mount
  • Dimensions (L x W x H in mm): 4.0 x 2.0 x 1.1
  • Integrated modules: infrared emitter (IRED), ambient light sensor (ALS), proximity sensor (PS), and signal conditioning IC
  • Operates ALS and PS in parallel structure
  • Filtron TM technology adoption for robust background light cancellation
  • Temperature compensation: -40 °C to +85 °C
  • Low power consumption I 2 C (SMBus compatible) interface
  • Floor life: 168 h, MSL 3, according to J-STD-020
  • Output type: I 2 C bus (ALS / PS)
  • Operation voltage: 2.5 V to 3.6 V
  • Material categorization: for definitions of compliance please see www.vishay.com/doc?99912

VCNL4040-M30E Applications

PRODUCT SUMMARYPRODUCT SUMMARYPRODUCT SUMMARYPRODUCT SUMMARYPRODUCT SUMMARYPRODUCT SUMMARYPRODUCT SUMMARYPRODUCT SUMMARYPRODUCT SUMMARY
PART NUMBEROPERATING RANGE (mm)OPERATING VOLTAGE RANGE (V)I 2 C BUS VOLTAGE RANGE (V)IRED PULSE CURRENT (1) (mA)AMBIENT LIGHT RANGE (lx)AMBIENT LIGHT RESOLUTION (lx)OUTPUT CODEADC RESOLUTION PROXIMITY / AMBIENT LIGHT
VCNL40400 to 2002.5 to 3.61.8 to 3.62000.0125 to 65530.012516 bit, I 2 C16 bit / 16 bit

VCNL4040-M30E Typical Application

Fig. 18 - VCNL4040 Application Circuit (VDD (sensor and LED) suggestion circuit)

Fig. 18 - VCNL4040 Application Circuit (VDD (sensor and LED) suggestion circuit)

RECOMMENDED STORAGE AND REBAKING CONDITIONSRECOMMENDED STORAGE AND REBAKING CONDITIONSRECOMMENDED STORAGE AND REBAKING CONDITIONSRECOMMENDED STORAGE AND REBAKING CONDITIONSRECOMMENDED STORAGE AND REBAKING CONDITIONS
PARAMETERCONDITIONSMIN.MAX.UNIT
Storage temperature550°C
Relative humidity60%
Open time168h
Total timeFrom the date code on the aluminized envelope (unopened)12months
RebakingTape and Reel: 60 °C22h
RebakingTube: 60 °C22h

VCNL4040-M30E Package Information

Fig. 14 - VCNL4040 Package Dimensions

1G ND5Cathode (LED)
2Cathode ( s en s or)6INT
3V DD7S DAT
4Anode8S CLK

Variants on the same datasheet

These parts have exact links to the same datasheet. They are candidates to compare, not verified drop-in replacements; check package, pinout and electrical limits.

Part NumberManufacturerPackage
VCNL4040Vishay IntertechnologyVCNL4040M3OE
VCNL4040-M30E-H5Vishay Semiconductor Opto Division—
VCNL4040M3OEVishay Semiconductor Opto Division8-pin molding package, 4.0 x 2.0 x 1.1 mm
VCNL4040M3OE-H5Vishay Semiconductor Opto Division8-pin molding package, 4.0 x 2.0 x 1.6 mm

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