VISHAY VCNL4020-GS08

The VCNL4020 is a fully integrated proximity and ambient light sensor. Fully integrated means that the infrared emitter is included in the package. It has 16 bit resolution. It includes a signal processing IC and features standard I²C communication interface. It features an interrupt function.

• Package type: surface-mount
• Dimensions (LxWxH in mm): 4.90x2.40x0.83
• Integrated modules: infrared emitter (IRED), ambient light sensor (ALS-PD), proximity sensor (PD), and signal conditioning IC
• Interrupt function
• Supply voltage range VDD: 2.5V to 3.6V
• Supply voltage range IR anode: 2.5V to 5V
• Communication via I²C interface
• I²C bus H-level range: 1.7V to 5V
• Floor life: 72h, MSL 4, according to J-STD-020
• Low stand by current consumption: 1.5μA

• Proximity sensor for mobile devices (e.g. smart phones, touch phones, PDA, GPS) for touch screen locking, power saving, etc.
• Integrated ambient light function for display/keypad contrast control and dimming of mobile devices
• Proximity / optical switch for consumer, computing and industrial devices and displays
• Dimming control for consumer, computing and industrial displays