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P-NUCLEO-53L1A2

P-NUCLEO-53L1A2

STMicroelectronics
STM32F401RE, VL53L1CB FlightSense™ Light, 3D Time-of-Flight (ToF) Sensor Evaluation Board
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Overview

The P-NUCLEO-53L1A2 is an evaluation pack for the VL53L1CB Time-of-Flight (ToF) long-range ranging sensor. It combines an X-NUCLEO-53L1A2 expansion board with a NUCLEO-F401RE development board to provide a complete evaluation environment for high-accuracy distance measurement and multi-object detection.

Why Choose This Part

The kit allows for rapid prototyping of the VL53L1CB sensor with its programmable FoV and multi-object detection features. It includes two VL53L1 breakout boards and spacers to allow engineers to test physical integrations behind various cover glass materials and air gaps.

Applications

Robotic Obstacle Avoidance
Implementing real-time spatial awareness and collision prevention in mobile robots using the long-range ranging capabilities.
User Detection and Gesture Recognition
Power management and system wake-up triggers for laptops and smart home devices through presence sensing.
Industrial Liquid Level Sensing
Measuring liquid levels in tanks or containers where non-contact sensing is required for reliability.
Volume and Occupancy Monitoring
Monitoring room occupancy or box filling levels in logistics using programmable Fields of View (FoV).

Key Specifications

Contents Board(s), Accessories
Embedded Yes, MCU, 32-Bit
Interface I2C, Serial
Sensor Type Light, 3D Time-of-Flight (ToF)
Utilized IC / Part STM32F401RE, VL53L1CB

Getting Started

Start by connecting the NUCLEO-F401RE board to a PC via Mini-B USB and utilizing the STM32Cube ecosystem for development. Use the X-CUBE-TOF1 expansion software package to access drivers and example code for ranging applications and multi-object detection.