VL53L5CX in ST VL53Lx Time-of-Flight Family
The VL53L5CX family by STMicroelectronics represents a significant advancement in FlightSense technology, moving from single-point ranging to multi-zone spatial awareness. These Time-of-Flight (ToF) sensors integrate a SPAD array, physical infrared filters, and a vertical-cavity surface-emitting laser (VCSEL) to provide distance measurements across an 8x8 multizone grid. Capable of operation in high ambient light, they enable sophisticated scene analysis, gesture recognition, and simultaneous multi-object tracking for modern embedded systems.
Variants in This Sub-Family
| Part Number | Difference | Stock |
|---|---|---|
| VL53L5CX-SATEL (STMicroelectronics) | SATEL | 277 |
Variants within the VL53L5CX sub-family primarily distinguish between the raw LGA-packaged silicon and integrated development hardware. The base VL53L5CX component is intended for high-volume surface-mount production. In contrast, the SATEL-VL53L5CX breakout boards provide a pre-mounted sensor on a separable PCB with integrated level shifters, designed specifically for rapid prototyping and validation using ST's X-NUCLEO expansion ecosystem.
