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P-NUCLEO-53L5A1

P-NUCLEO-53L5A1

STMicroelectronics
STM32F401RE, VL53L5CX FlightSense™ Light, 3D Time-of-Flight (ToF) Sensor Evaluation Board
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Overview

The P-NUCLEO-53L5A1 is a complete evaluation kit for the VL53L5CX multi-zone Time-of-Flight (ToF) sensor, bundled with an STM32F401RE Nucleo-64 development board. It enables high-speed 3D ranging and gesture recognition without the privacy concerns of traditional camera modules, providing up to 8x8 zones of depth data.

Why Choose This Part

The kit features an all-in-one sensor architecture that is independent of target reflectance and works reliably even when users are wearing gloves. It provides full privacy by outputting depth maps rather than images, significantly reducing the processing overhead compared to camera-based computer vision.

Applications

Touchless User Interfaces
Implementation of gesture-based control and virtual buttons for sanitary devices or public vending machines.
Intrusion Detection
Monitoring room occupancy and movement direction in smart home and building automation systems.
Robotic Obstacle Avoidance
Providing 3D spatial awareness and wall following capabilities for small mobile robots and drones.
Laptop User Presence
Automating screen wake-up and lock functions based on the physical presence of the user at a workstation.

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, VL53L5CX

Getting Started

Start development by plugging the X-NUCLEO-53L5A1 expansion board into the NUCLEO-F401RE baseboard and connecting via USB to a PC. Use the STM32CubeIDE along with the X-CUBE-TOF1 software expansion pack, which includes specialized drivers and example code for multi-zone ranging.

Also Consider

P-NUCLEO-53L7A1 STMicroelectronics - Provides an upgraded 90-degree wide field-of-view VL53L7CX sensor for broader spatial coverage.
X-NUCLEO-53L5A1 STMicroelectronics - Purchase just the expansion board if you already own a compatible STM32 Nucleo-64 development board.