DATASHEET
Time of Flight (ToF) Signal Processing IC
ISL29501
Features
The ISL29501 is a Time of Flight (ToF) based signal processing
integrated circuit. The sensor enables low cost, low power and
long range optical distance sensing when combined with an
external emitter and detector.
• Enables proximity detection and distance measurement
• Modulation frequency of 4.5MHz
• Emitter DAC with programmable current up to 255mA
• Operates in continuous and single shot mode
• On-chip active ambient light rejection
• Auto gain control mechanism
The ISL29501 has a built-in current DAC circuit that drives an
external LED or laser. The modulated light from the emitter is
reflected off the target and is received by the photodiode. The
photodiode then converts the returned signal into current,
which is used by the ISL29501 for signal processing.
• Interrupt controller
• Supply voltage range of 2.7V to 3.3V
An on-chip Digital Signal Processor (DSP) calculates the time
of flight, which is proportional to the target distance. The
ISL29501 is equipped with an I C interface for configuration
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• I C interface supporting 1.8V and 3.3V bus
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• Low profile 24 Ld 4x5 QFN package
and control.
Applications
• Mobile consumer applications
• Industrial proximity sensing
• Power management
Use of an external photodiode and emitter allows the user to
optimize the system design for performance, power
consumption and distance measurement range that suit their
industrial design.
The ISL29501 is wavelength agnostic and permits the use of
other optical wavelengths if better suited for applications.
• Home automation
Related Literature
• UG054, “ISL29501 Evaluation Software User Guide”
• UG055, “ISL29501-ST-EV1Z Sand Tiger User Guide”
• UG081, “ISL29501-CSEVKIT1Z Cat Shark User Guide”
• AN1966, “ISL29501 Sand Tiger Optics Application Note”
• AN1917, “ISL29501 Layout Design Guide”
2.7V TO 3.3V
2.7V TO 3.3V
DVCC
DVSS
EVCC
EIR
C1
R5
C2
IR
R4
LED
R1 R2 R3
EVSS
A1
A2
PDp
PDn
SCL
PD
SDA
IRQ
HOST
MCU
SS
AVCC
CEn
C3
AVSS
RSET
VOUT
AVDD
C4
R4
2.7V TO 3.3V
FIGURE 1. APPLICATION DIAGRAM
June 29, 2016
FN8681.3
CAUTION: These devices are sensitive to electrostatic discharge; follow proper IC Handling Procedures.
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