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OPT3001DNPR

TIOPT3001DNPR

Texas Instruments
Optical Sensor Ambient 550nm I2C 6-UDFN Exposed Pad
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Overview

The OPT3001DNPR is a high-precision digital ambient light sensor (ALS) designed to mimic the spectral response of the human eye. It features a wide dynamic range from 0.01 lux to 83 k lux with an integrated 23-bit effective dynamic range through automatic gain ranging. Operating on a supply voltage of 1.6V to 3.6V, it is optimized for low-power systems with a typical operating current of only 1.8 microamps.

Why Choose This Part

This sensor excels due to its precision optical filtering that effectively rejects more than 99 percent of infrared light, ensuring accurate measurements regardless of the light source. The automatic full-scale setting simplifies software development by eliminating the need for manual range selection, while the extremely low shutdown current of 0.3 microamps makes it ideal for battery-operated devices.

Applications

Backlight Control
Adjusting display brightness for tablets, laptops, and smartphones to improve user comfort and extend battery life.
Smart Lighting
Automating indoor and outdoor lighting systems based on ambient daylight levels for energy efficiency.
Industrial Human-Machine Interfaces
Optimizing panel visibility and power consumption in industrial control equipment.
Environmental Monitoring
Precise light level logging for smart home and building automation systems.

Key Specifications

Type Ambient
Wavelength 550nm
Output Type I2C
Mounting Type Surface Mount
Package / Case 6-UDFN Exposed Pad
Voltage - Supply 1.6V ~ 3.6V
Proximity Detection No
Operating Temperature -40degC ~ 85degC
Supplier Device Package 6-USON (2x2)

Getting Started

Engineers can evaluate this sensor using the OPT3001EVM evaluation module. Communication is handled via a standard I2C or SMBus interface, and the device includes a flexible interrupt system to notify the host processor when light levels exceed or fall below user-defined thresholds.

OPT3001 Family

Part NumberDifferenceStock
OPT3001CDRLR CDRLR
OPT3001IDBVR IDBVR
OPT3001IDRLR IDRLR

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