VCNL4020X01
Vishay Semiconductors
www.vishay.com
Fully Integrated Proximity and Ambient Light Sensor With
Infrared Emitter, I2C Interface, and Interrupt Function
FEATURES
• Package type: surface-mount
• Dimensions (L x W x H in mm):
4.90 x 2.40 x 0.83
• AEC-Q101 qualified
• Integrated modules: infrared emitter (IRED),
ambient light sensor (ALS-PD), proximity
sensor (PD), and signal conditioning IC
• Interrupt function
• Supply voltage range VDD: 2.5 V to 3.6 V
10 IR cathode
IR anode
SDA
1
2
3
4
5
• Supply voltage range IR anode: 2.5 V to 5 V
• Communication via I2C interface
• I2C bus H-level range: 1.7 V to 5 V
9
8
GND
GND
INT
SCL
VDD
• Floor life: 168 h, MSL 3, according to J-STD-020
• Low stand by current consumption: 1.5 μA
7
6
nc
nc
22620
• Material categorization: for definitions of compliance
please see www.vishay.com/doc?99912
DESCRIPTION
PROXIMITY FUNCTION
The VCNL4020X01 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.
• Built-in infrared emitter and photo-pin-diode for proximity
function
• 16 bit effective resolution for proximity detection range
ensures excellent cross talk immunity
• Programmable LED drive current from 10 mA to 200 mA in
10 mA steps
APPLICATIONS
• Excellent ambient light suppression by signal modulation
• Proximity distance up to 200 mm
• Proximity sensor for:
- Mobile devices (e.g. smart phones, touch phones,
PDAs, GPS) for touch screen locking, power saving etc.
AMBIENT LIGHT FUNCTION
- Automotive for presence detection
• Built-in ambient light photo-pin-diode with close-to-
human-eye sensitivity
• Integrated ambient light function for display / keypad
contrast control and dimming of mobile devices
• 16 bit dynamic range from 0.25 lx to 16 klx
• 100 Hz and 120 Hz flicker noise rejection
• Rear view mirror dimming in automotive
• Proximity / optical switch for consumer, computing,
automotive and industrial devices, and displays (like
notebooks, tablet PCs, and automotive touch panels)
• Dimming control for consumer, computing, industrial, and
automotive displays
PRODUCT SUMMARY
OPERATING I2C BUS
AMBIENT
LIGHT
RANGE
(lx)
AMBIENT
LIGHT
RESOLUTION
(lx)
ADC
OPERATING
RANGE
LED PULSE
PART
NUMBER
VOLTAGE
RANGE
(V)
VOLTAGE
RANGE
(V)
OUTPUT
CODE
RESOLUTION
PROXIMITY /
AMBIENT LIGHT
CURRENT (1)
(mA)
(mm)
VCNL4020X01
1 to 200
2.5 to 3.6
1.7 to 5
10 to 200
0.25 to 16 383
0.25
16 bit, I2C
16 bit / 16 bit
Note
(1)
Adjustable through I2C interface
Rev. 1.2, 20-Mar-18
Document Number: 84177
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