These sensors are a carrier/breakout board for ST’s VL6180X, VL53L0X or VL53L1X laser-ranging sensor, which offers fast and accurate ranging up to 20 cm, 2 m or 4 m respectively. The VL6180X uses time-of-flight measurements of infrared pulses for ranging, allowing it to give accurate results independent of the target’s color and surface. The VL53L0X and VL53L1X uses time-of-flight measurements of infrared pulses for ranging, allowing it to give accurate results independent of the target’s color and surface. The VL53L1X also features a programmable region of interest (ROI), so the full field of view can be reduced or divided into multiple zones. Distance and ambient light level measurements can be read through a digital I²C interface. The board has a 2.8 V linear regulator and integrated level-shifters that allow it to work over an input voltage range of 2.7 V to 5.5 V, and the 0.1″ pin spacing makes it easy to use with standard solderless breadboards and 0.1″ perfboards.

VL53L0X - 200cm
VL53L1X - 400cm
VL6180X - 60cm

VL6180X

This time-of-flight (TOF) measurement enables it to accurately determine the absolute distance to a target with 1 mm resolution, without the object’s reflectance influencing the measurement. The sensor is rated to perform ranging measurements of up to 10 cm (4″), but it can often provide readings up to 20 cm (8″) with its default settings. Furthermore, the VL6180X can be configured to measure ranges of up to 60 cm (24″) at the cost of reduced resolution, although successful ranging at these longer distances will depend heavily on the target and environment.

The VL6180 also includes an ambient light sensor, or ALS, that can measure the intensity of light with which it is illuminated. Ranging and ambient light measurements are available through the sensor’s I²C (TWI) interface, which is also used to configure sensor settings, and two independently-programmable GPIO pins can be configured as interrupt outputs.

VL53L0X:

his time-of-flight (TOF) measurement enables it to accurately determine the absolute distance to a target without the object’s reflectance greatly influencing the measurement. The sensor can report distances of up to 2 m (6.6 ft) with 1 mm resolution, but its effective range and accuracy (noise) depend heavily on ambient conditions and target characteristics like reflectance and size, as well as the sensor configuration. Ranging measurements are available through the sensor’s I²C (TWI) interface, which is also used to configure sensor settings, and the sensor provides two additional pins: a shutdown input and an interrupt output.The VL53L0X is a great IC, but its small, leadless, LGA package makes it difficult for the typical student or hobbyist to use. It also operates at a recommended voltage of 2.8 V, which can make interfacing difficult for microcontrollers operating at 3.3 V or 5 V. Our breakout board addresses these issues, making it easier to get started using the sensor, while keeping the overall size as small as possible. The carrier board includes a low-dropout linear voltage regulator that provides the 2.8 V required by the VL53L0X, which allows the sensor to be powered from a 2.6 V to 5.5 V supply. The regulator output is available on the VDD pin and can supply almost 150 mA to external devices. The breakout board also includes a circuit that shifts the I²C clock and data lines to the same logic voltage level as the supplied VIN, making it simple to interface the board with 3.3 V or 5 V systems, and the board’s 0.1″ pin spacing makes it easy to use with standard solderless breadboards and 0.1″ perfboards

VL53L1X:

The VL53L1X is effectively a tiny, self-contained lidar system featuring an integrated 940 nm Class 1 laser, which is invisible and eye-safe. Unlike conventional IR sensors that use the intensity of reflected light to estimate the distance to an object, the VL53L1X uses ST’s FlightSense technology to precisely measure how long it takes for emitted pulses of infrared laser light to reach the nearest object and be reflected back to a detector. This approach ensures absolute distance measurements independent of ambient lighting conditions and target characteristics (e.g. color, shape, texture, and reflectivity), though these external conditions do affect the maximum range of the sensor, as do the sensor configuration settings.

The VL53L1X is a great IC, but its small, leadless, LGA package makes it difficult for the typical student or hobbyist to use. It also operates at a recommended voltage of 2.8 V, which can make interfacing difficult for microcontrollers operating at 3.3 V or 5 V. Our breakout board addresses these issues, making it easier to get started using the sensor, while keeping the overall size as small as possible.

The carrier board includes a low-dropout linear voltage regulator that provides the 2.8 V required by the VL53L1X and allows the sensor to be powered from a 2.6 V to 5.5 V supply. The regulator output is available on the VDD pin and can supply almost 150 mA to external devices. The breakout board also includes a circuit that shifts the I²C clock and data lines to the same logic voltage level as the supplied VIN, making it simple to interface the board with 3.3 V or 5 V systems, and the board’s 0.1″ pin spacing makes it easy to use with standard solderless breadboards and 0.1″ perfboards. The board ships fully populated with its SMD components, including the VL53L1X, as shown in the product picture.

VL53L3CX:

The VL53L3CX from ST Microelectronics is a long-distance ranging time-of-flight (TOF) sensor integrated into a compact module. This board is a carrier for the VL53L3CX , so we recommend careful reading of the VL53L3CX datasheet (1MB pdf) before using this product.

The VL53L3CX is effectively a tiny, self-contained lidar system featuring an integrated 940 nm Class 1 laser, which is invisible and eye-safe. Unlike conventional IR sensors that use the intensity of reflected light to estimate the distance to an object, the VL53L3CX uses ST’s FlightSense technology to precisely measure how long it takes for emitted pulses of infrared laser light to reach the objects and be reflected back to a detector. This approach ensures absolute distance measurements independent of ambient lighting conditions and target characteristics (e.g. color, shape, texture, and reflectivity), though these external conditions do affect the maximum range of the sensor.

The carrier board includes a low-dropout linear voltage regulator that provides the 2.8 V required by the VL53L3CX and allows the sensor to be powered from a 2.6 V to 5.5 V supply. The regulator output is available on the VDD pin and can supply almost 150 mA to external devices. The breakout board also includes a circuit that shifts the I²C clock and data lines to the same logic voltage level as the supplied VIN, making it simple to interface the board with 3.3 V or 5 V systems, and the board’s 0.1″ pin spacing makes it easy to use with standard solderless breadboards and 0.1″ perfboards. The board ships fully populated with its SMD components, including the VL53L3CX, as shown in the product picture.

The VL53L0X, VL53L1X, and VL53L3CX carriers all use the same PCB (labeled irs11a), and the VL53L0X and VL53L3CX carriers look very similar. You might consider marking your boards if you have multiple types of sensors.

Package :

VL6180X

VL53L0X

VL53L1X

VL53L3CX

Dimensions

0.5″ × 0.7″ × 0.085″ (13 mm × 18 mm × 2 mm)

Weight without header pins

0.5 g (0.02 oz)

Operating Voltage

2.7 V to 5.5 V

2.6 V to 5.5 V

Supply Current

5 mA (typical; varies with configuration, target, and environment)

10 mA (typical average during active ranging)

~15 mA

Output format (I2C)

8-bit distance reading (in millimeters), 16-bit ambient light reading

10 mA (typical average during active ranging)

Varies with configuration, target, and environment. Peak current can reach 40 mA.

16-bit distance reading (in millimeters)

histogram

Distance measuring range

up to 10 cm (4″) specified; up to 60 cm (24″) possible with reduced resolution. See the graph at the right for typical ranging performance.

up to 2 m (6.6 ft);

Effective range depends on configuration, target, and environment.

Short: up to ~130 cm, 50 Hz max sampling rate;

Medium: up to ~300 cm in the dark, 30 Hz max

Long: up to 400 cm in the dark, 30 Hz max

Minimum range: 4 cm

Maximum range: 3 m (10 ft)

Resolution: 1 mm

Minimum range: 10 mm (0.4 in)

Emitter: 940 nm invisible Class 1 VCSEL

Detector: SPAD

FoV: 25°

Package Includes:

1 x Pololu 2489/2490/3415/3416 Time-of-Flight Distance Sensor Carrier with Voltage Regulator VL53L0X/ VL53L1X/ VL6180X

Electrical Specifications
Input Current	Supply Current - 2489-5mA, 2490-10mA, 3415/3416-15mA
Minimum Operating Voltage	2489-2.7V, 2490/3415/3416-2.6V
Maximum Operating Voltage	5.5V
Physical Attributes
Weight	0.5 g
Dimensions	0.5″ × 0.7″ × 0.085″

Pololu 2489/2490/3415/3416 Time-of-Flight Distance Sensor Carrier with Voltage Regulator VL53L0X/ VL53L1X/ VL6180X

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