VL53L1

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Time-of-Flight (ToF) long-distance ranging sensor with advanced multizone and multiobject detection

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Description

The VL53L1 is a laser-ranging ToF sensor. It covers applications requiring long distance ranging up to 800 cm (ranging mode), multizone ranging (scanning mode), and low-power (autonomous mode). A comprehensive application note (AN5573) provides technical details on the programming interface including its bare driver. The API (application programming interface) enables the device to be controlled and managed in these three modes, to meet the requirements of all applications.

With patented algorithms and ingenious module construction, the VL53L1 is also able to detect different objects within the FoV (field of view). Its depth information (histogram) is at 60 Hz.

Scene browsing and multizone detection are now possible with the VL53L1, thanks to a software customizable detection array. This provides a quicker “touch-to-focus”, or minidepth map use cases.

  • All features

    • Fully integrated miniature module
      • 940 nm invisible laser VCSEL (vertical-cavity surface-emitting laser) emitter and its analog driver
      • Receiving array with integrated lens
      • Low power microcontroller running advanced digital firmware
      • 4.9 x 2.5 x 1.56 mm
    • Fast, accurate distance ranging
      • Up to 800 cm ranging
      • A comprehensive application note (AN5573) providing detailed technical guidance
      • 60 Hz ranging capability up to 300 cm
      • Immunity to cover glass crosstalk and fingerprint smudge at long distances with patented dToF (direct Time-of-Flight) algorithms
      • Multiobject detection capability
      • Multizone scanning and selectable array (2x2, 3x3, 4x4, or defined by the user through software)
    • Eye safety
      • Class 1 laser device compliant with latest standard IEC 60825-1:2014 - 3rd edition
    • Easy integration
      • Keystone correction example code for projectors available with STSW-IMG047
      • Single reflowable component
      • Single power supply 2v8
      • Works with many types of cover glass material
      • I²C interface (up to 1 MHz)
      • Xshutdown (reset) and interrupt GPIO (general-purpose input/output)
      • Full set of software drivers (Linux® and Android compatible) for turnkey ranging

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      Proximity 15 Click

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      Proximity 15 Click is a compact add-on board that contains a close-range proximity sensing solution. This board features the VL53L1, a state-of-the-art, Time-of-Flight (ToF), a laser-ranging miniature sensor

      Evaluation boards from partners MikroElektronika
      Proximity 15 Click

      Description:

      Proximity 15 Click is a compact add-on board that contains a close-range proximity sensing solution. This board features the VL53L1, a state-of-the-art, Time-of-Flight (ToF), a laser-ranging miniature sensor
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      Description
      Type
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      Gilisymo ToF Cover Glass Family

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      Cover Glass for different ST Time Of Flight products

      Companion devices from partners Gilisymo
      Gilisymo ToF Cover Glass Family

      Description:

      Cover Glass for different ST Time Of Flight products

      LS53LX-S-L1 ToF Module

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      Breakout board with Saber Sensor VL53L1CB

      Hardware integrated devices from partners Gilisymo
      LS53LX-S-L1 ToF Module

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      Breakout board with Saber Sensor VL53L1CB
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      STSW-IMG019

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      API for VL53L1CB

      Imaging software ST
      STSW-IMG019

      Description:

      API for VL53L1CB

      STSW-IMG020

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      GUI for X-NUCLEO-53L1A2

      Imaging software ST
      STSW-IMG020

      Description:

      GUI for X-NUCLEO-53L1A2

      STSW-IMG022

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      Linux driver for VL53L1CB

      Imaging software ST
      STSW-IMG022

      Description:

      Linux driver for VL53L1CB

      STSW-IMG047

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      Keystone correction example code for projectors using the VL53L1 Time-of-Flight (ToF) sensor with extended range

      Imaging software ST
      STSW-IMG047

      Description:

      Keystone correction example code for projectors using the VL53L1 Time-of-Flight (ToF) sensor with extended range
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      Description
      Type
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      P-NUCLEO-53L1A2

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      VL53L1 Nucleo Pack

      ST
      P-NUCLEO-53L1A2

      Description:

      VL53L1 Nucleo Pack

      VL53L1-SATEL

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      Breakout boards based on the VL53L1CB Time-of-Flight ranging sensor with multi-object detection and FoV programming

      ST
      VL53L1-SATEL

      Description:

      Breakout boards based on the VL53L1CB Time-of-Flight ranging sensor with multi-object detection and FoV programming

      X-NUCLEO-53L1A2

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      VL53L1 Nucleo expansion board

      ST
      X-NUCLEO-53L1A2

      Description:

      VL53L1 Nucleo expansion board
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      Description
      Type
      Supplier

      X-CUBE-TOF1

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      Time-of-Flight sensors software expansion for STM32Cube

      STM32 ODE Sense SW ST
      X-CUBE-TOF1

      Description:

      Time-of-Flight sensors software expansion for STM32Cube

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Farnell Element14 EUROPE 5548 1
ANGLIA Live EUROPE 3650 1
MOUSER WORLDWIDE 1761 1
FUTURE WORLDWIDE 3600 0
DIGIKEY WORLDWIDE 3622 1
Newark Element14 AMERICA 260 0
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