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Laser Distance Sensor VL53L0X TOF

SKU: 6WERU7ZU3X
The VL53L0X ToF (Time-of-Flight) Laser Distance Sensor is a compact and highly accurate distance measurement module developed by STMicroelectronics. Unlike traditional infrared or ultrasonic sensors, the VL53L0X uses laser-based Time-of-Flight technology to measure the distance between the sensor and an object. Its small size, low power consumption, and high accuracy make it a popular choice for robotics, automation, drones, smartphones,...
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Specifications

Specifications:

Sensor IC: VL53L0X
Operating Voltage: 2.6V to 5V (module dependent)
Communication Interface: I2C
Current Consumption: Typically less than 20mA
Laser Type: Class 1 Eye-Safe Infrared Laser
Wavelength: 940nm

Additional Resources

VL53L0X TOF Laser Distance Sensor.PDF

FAQ

1. What is the VL53L0X ToF Laser Distance Sensor?

 The VL53L0X is a Time-of-Flight (ToF) laser distance sensor that measures the distance between the sensor and an object by calculating the time taken for a laser pulse to travel to the target and back. It provides accurate, non-contact distance measurements.

2. What is the measurement range of the VL53L0X sensor?

 The VL53L0X can typically measure distances from a few centimeters up to approximately 2 meters under suitable conditions, making it ideal for proximity sensing, obstacle detection, and distance measurement applications.

3. How does the VL53L0X differ from ultrasonic distance sensors?

 Unlike ultrasonic sensors that use sound waves, the VL53L0X uses laser-based Time-of-Flight technology. This allows for faster response times, higher accuracy, better performance with small objects, and immunity to audible noise interference.

4. How is the VL53L0X connected to a microcontroller?

 The sensor communicates using the I2C interface, requiring only two data lines (SDA and SCL) along with power and ground connections. It can be easily interfaced with platforms such as Arduino, Raspberry Pi, ESP32, and STM32.

5. What are the common applications of the VL53L0X ToF Laser Distance Sensor?

 The VL53L0X is widely used in robotics, obstacle avoidance systems, drones, gesture recognition devices, automatic doors, smart home systems, industrial automation, and distance-measuring instruments where compact size and accurate measurements are required.

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The VL53L0X ToF (Time-of-Flight) Laser Distance Sensor is a compact and highly accurate distance measurement module developed by STMicroelectronics. Unlike traditional infrared or ultrasonic sensors, the VL53L0X uses laser-based Time-of-Flight technology to measure the distance between the sensor and an object. Its small size, low power consumption, and high accuracy make it a popular choice for robotics, automation, drones, smartphones, and IoT applications.

Time-of-Flight technology works by emitting an invisible infrared laser pulse toward a target and measuring the time taken for the reflected light to return to the sensor. Since light travels at a known speed, the sensor can accurately calculate the distance to the object.

This method provides precise measurements regardless of the target's color or surface characteristics, making it superior to many conventional distance-sensing technologies.