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ISL29501
Time of Flight (ToF) Signal Processing IC
FN8681
Rev.5.00
May 5, 2017
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.
Features
• Enables proximity detection and distance measurement
• Modulation frequency of 4.5MHz
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.
• 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
• Interrupt controller
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
• Supply voltage range of 2.7V to 3.3V
2
2
• I C interface supporting 1.8V and 3.3V bus
and control.
• Low profile 24 Ld 4x5 QFN package
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.
Applications
• Mobile consumer applications
• Industrial proximity sensing
• Power management
The ISL29501 is wavelength agnostic and permits the use of
other optical wavelengths if better suited for applications.
• Home automation
Related Literature
• For a full list of related documents, visit our website
- ISL29501 product page
2.7V TO 3.3V
2.7V TO 3.3V
DVCC
DVSS
EVCC
EIR
C
1
C
2
IR
R
4
LED
R
5
EVSS
R
1
R
2
R
3
A1
A2
PDp
PDn
SCL
PD
SDA
IRQ
HOST
MCU
SS
AVCC
CEn
C
3
AVSS
RSET
VOUT
AVDD
C
4
R
4
2.7V TO 3.3V
FIGURE 1. APPLICATION DIAGRAM
FN8681 Rev.5.00
May 5, 2017
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