VCNL4040-M30E-H5
Proximity and Ambient Light SensorThe VCNL4040-M30E-H5 is a proximity and ambient light sensor from Vishay Semiconductor Opto Division. View the full VCNL4040-M30E-H5 datasheet below including key specifications.
VCNL4040-M30E-H5 shares its datasheet with VCNL4040, whose page lists every part number it covers.
Official VCNL4040-M30E-H5 datasheet (PDF) — the source this page was extracted from.
Manufacturer
Vishay Semiconductor Opto DivisionCategory
SensorsVCNL4040-M30E-H5 Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Interface | I2C (SMBus compatible), 10 kHz to 400 kHz |
| ALS Accuracy | ±10 % |
| PS Resolution | 12-bit / 16-bit selectable |
| ALS Resolution | 0.0125 lx/step, 16-bit |
| Supply Voltage | 2.5V to 3.6V |
| I2C Bus Voltage | 1.8V to 3.6V |
| Shutdown Current | 0.2 µA typ |
| IRED Pulse Current | up to 200 mA (adjustable via I2C) |
| Package Dimensions | 4.34 x 2.35 x 3.65 mm |
| Ambient Light Range | 0.0125 lx to 6553 lx |
| IRED/PS Peak Wavelength | 940 nm |
| Proximity Detection Range | 0 to 200 mm |
| Storage Temperature Range | -40°C to +100°C |
| Moisture Sensitivity Level | MSL 3, floor life 168 h |
| Operating Temperature Range | -40°C to +85°C |
| ALS Peak Sensitivity Wavelength | 550 nm |
| Supply Current (Excluding LED Driving) | 300 µA typ |
VCNL4040-M30E-H5 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-H5 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-H5 Applications
- Handheld device
- Notebook, tablet PC
- Consumer device
- Industrial application
- Hygienic applications
| PRODUCT SUMMARY | PRODUCT SUMMARY | PRODUCT SUMMARY | PRODUCT SUMMARY | PRODUCT SUMMARY | PRODUCT SUMMARY | PRODUCT SUMMARY | PRODUCT SUMMARY | PRODUCT SUMMARY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PART NUMBER | OPERATING 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 CODE | ADC RESOLUTION PROXIMITY / AMBIENT LIGHT |
| VCNL4040 | 0 to 200 | 2.5 to 3.6 | 1.8 to 3.6 | 200 | 0.0125 to 6553 | 0.0125 | 16 bit, I 2 C | 16 bit / 16 bit |
VCNL4040-M30E-H5 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 CONDITIONS | RECOMMENDED STORAGE AND REBAKING CONDITIONS | RECOMMENDED STORAGE AND REBAKING CONDITIONS | RECOMMENDED STORAGE AND REBAKING CONDITIONS | RECOMMENDED STORAGE AND REBAKING CONDITIONS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PARAMETER | CONDITIONS | MIN. | MAX. | UNIT |
| Storage temperature | 5 | 50 | °C | |
| Relative humidity | 60 | % | ||
| Open time | 168 | h | ||
| Total time | From the date code on the aluminized envelope (unopened) | 12 | months | |
| Rebaking | Tape and Reel: 60 °C | 22 | h | |
| Rebaking | Tube: 60 °C | 22 | h |
VCNL4040-M30E-H5 Package Information
Fig. 14 - VCNL4040 Package Dimensions
| 1 | G ND | 5 | Cathode (LED) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Cathode ( s en s or) | 6 | INT |
| 3 | V DD | 7 | S DAT |
| 4 | Anode | 8 | S 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 Number | Manufacturer | Package |
|---|---|---|
| VCNL4040 | Vishay Intertechnology | VCNL4040M3OE |
| VCNL4040-M30E | Vishay Semiconductor Opto Division | — |
| VCNL4040M3OE | Vishay Semiconductor Opto Division | 8-pin molding package, 4.0 x 2.0 x 1.1 mm |
| VCNL4040M3OE-H5 | Vishay Semiconductor Opto Division | 8-pin molding package, 4.0 x 2.0 x 1.6 mm |
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