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VCNL4040M3OE

The VCNL4040M3OE is an electronic component from Vishay Semiconductor Opto Division. View the full VCNL4040M3OE datasheet below including specifications and datasheet sections.

Manufacturer

Vishay Semiconductor Opto Division

Category

Sensors

Package

8-pin molding package, 4.0 x 2.0 x 1.1 mm

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)

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

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

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

Package Information

Fig. 14 - VCNL4040 Package Dimensions

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

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