VL6180X-SATEL

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VL6180X Overview

The VL6180X is the latest product based on ST’s patented FlightSense™ technology.

This is a ground-breaking technology allowing absolute distance to be measured

independent of target reflectance.

Instead of estimating the distance by measuring the amount of light reflected back from the

object (which is significantly influenced by color and surface), the VL6180X precisely

measures the time the light takes to travel to the nearest object and reflect back to the

sensor (Time-of-Flight).

Combining an IR emitter, a range sensor and an ambient light sensor, the VL6180X is easy

to integrate and saves OEMs long and costly optical and mechanical design optimizations.

The module is designed for low-power operation. Ranging and ALS measurements can be

automatically performed at user defined intervals.

Multiple threshold and interrupt schemes are supported to minimize host operations.

Divisible board

For 2.8V supply application, the satellite board can be divided along the red doted line as

shown in Figure 1, in order to only use the “mini PCB”, easier to integrate into a customer

device due to its small form factor.

Figure 1. Satellite board layout