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Proximity & Time-of-Flight

Covers IR proximity detectors, ultrasonic modules and short-range ToF (time-of-flight) distance sensors for precise distance and presence detection. Embedded use cases for proximity ToF distance sensor parts include obstacle avoidance, gesture sensing, auto-focus and proximity-triggered UI elements.

Parts (27 families, 28 parts)
VL53L1CX
VL53L1CX Active
STMicroelectronics
The VL53L1CX is a long-range Time-of-Flight (ToF) sensor based on STMicroelectronics FlightSense technology, capable of measuring distances up to 400 cm. It integrates a 940 nm Class 1 laser emitter, ...
VL53L5CX
VL53L5CX Active
STMicroelectronics
The STMicroelectronics VL53L5CX is a Time-of-Flight (ToF) multizone ranging sensor capable of providing 8x8 multizone ranging output. It integrates a low-power microcontroller and features a 940 nm in...
VL53L0CX
VL53L0CX Active
STMicroelectronics
The STMicroelectronics VL53L0CX is a compact Time-of-Flight (ToF) ranging sensor module designed for integration into custom hardware. It provides accurate distance measurements up to 200cm, independe...
PM-T45
PM-T45 Active
Panasonic Industrial Automation Sales
The PM-T45 is a U-shaped through-beam photoelectric sensor from Panasonic designed for precise position sensing in industrial automation. It features a built-in amplifier and a 6mm sensing gap, suppor...
EE-SX671
EE-SX671 Active
Omron Automation and Safety
The EE-SX671 is a global standard L-shaped through-beam photoelectric sensor featuring a 5mm sensing slot and NPN open collector output. It operates on a wide supply voltage range of 5V to 24V and inc...
Also available as: EE-SX670
EKMC1601111
EKMC1601111 Active
Panasonic Electric Works
The EKMC1601111 is a Panasonic PaPIRs motion sensor featuring a standard white lens designed for digital human detection. This PaPIRs series sensor integrates a sensing element and an internal amplifi...
EE-SX670P
EE-SX670P Active
Omron Automation and Safety
The EE-SX670P is a global-standard slotted optical sensor with a 5mm through-beam sensing distance and PNP open collector output. It features a versatile 5V to 24V supply voltage range and a fast 1ms ...
MAX86141ENP+T
MAX86141ENP+T Active
ADIAnalog Devices Inc./Maxim Integrated
The MAX86141ENP+T is an ultra-low-power, integrated optical data acquisition system designed for heart rate monitoring and oximetry. It features two readout channels that can operate simultaneously, s...
SEN0171
DFRobot
The SEN0171 is a Pyroelectric Infrared (PIR) motion sensor module built on the DFRobot Gravity platform for rapid prototyping. It utilizes the AM412 sensor to detect infrared radiation emitted by huma...
MAX30101EFD+T
MAX30101EFD+T Active
ADIAnalog Devices Inc./Maxim Integrated
The MAX30101EFD+T is an integrated pulse oximetry and heart-rate monitor module that combines internal LEDs, photodetectors, optical elements, and low-noise electronics with ambient light rejection. I...
AT42QT1010-TSHR
MCHPMicrochip Technology
The AT42QT1010-TSHR is a single-channel capacitive touch controller designed for creating digital buttons and proximity sensors. It uses patented spread-spectrum charge-transfer technology to provide ...
X-NUCLEO-53L5A1
STMicroelectronics
The X-NUCLEO-53L5A1 is an expansion board for STM32 Nucleo development kits featuring the VL53L5CX Time-of-Flight (ToF) multizone ranging sensor. It provides a complete evaluation platform for 3D dist...
SEN0245
DFRobot
The SEN0245 is a compact laser-based Time-of-Flight (ToF) ranging sensor module designed for distance measurements between 3cm and 200cm. It utilizes an I2C interface for simple integration and operat...
X-NUCLEO-53L4A2-
STMicroelectronics
The X-NUCLEO-53L4A2- is an evaluation expansion board designed for the VL53L4CX Time-of-Flight (ToF) sensor, featuring STMicroelectronics' advanced histogram-based technology. It enables accurate abso...
SEN0531
DFRobot
The SEN0531 is a long-range infrared proximity sensor designed for distance detection up to 4000mm in rugged environments. It features an IP67-rated cylindrical housing and supports a wide supply volt...
X-NUCLEO-53L1A2
STMicroelectronics
The X-NUCLEO-53L1A2 is an expansion board for STM32 Nucleo development boards designed to evaluate the VL53L1CB Time-of-Flight (ToF) sensor. It provides accurate long-distance ranging regardless of ta...
VL53L5CXV0GC/1
VL53L5CX 8x8 ToF Sensor VL53L5CXV0GC/1
STMicroelectronics
The VL53L5CXV0GC/1 is a time-of-flight distance sensor from STMicroelectronics that measures a scene in an 8x8 array of zones rather than as a single point. With a wide field of view, it is useful whe...
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VL53L0CXV0DH/1
STMicroelectronics
The VL53L0CXV0DH/1 is a Time-of-Flight (ToF) ranging sensor from STMicroelectronics, utilizing a 940 nm VCSEL laser and an SPAD array. It integrates an embedded microcontroller and FlightSense technol...
CAP1206-1-AIA-TR
MCHPMicrochip Technology
The CAP1206-1-AIA-TR is a 6-channel capacitive touch sensor controller designed to add touch sensitivity to human-machine interfaces. It features specialized signal processing to filter out system noi...
VL53L3CXV0DH/1
STMicroelectronics
The VL53L3CXV0DH/1 is a STMicroelectronics time-of-flight distance sensor used to measure range with infrared light. It supports multi-target detection and a 25 degree field of view, which makes it us...
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VL53L5CX-SATEL
STMicroelectronics
The VL53L5CX-SATEL is an STMicroelectronics development breakout board for the VL53L5CX time-of-flight sensor. It is used to evaluate an 8x8 multizone distance sensor with a wide field of view for sho...
U172
M5Stack
The U172 Unit ToF4M is a long-range Time-of-Flight (ToF) distance measurement module based on the VL53L1X sensor. It provides accurate distance detection from 4cm up to 400cm with a 1.5 percent accura...
VL53L4CXV0DH/1
STMicroelectronics
The VL53L4CXV0DH/1 is a high-performance Time-of-Flight (ToF) ranging sensor from STMicroelectronics featuring an integrated 940nm VCSEL. It utilizes FlightSense technology to provide accurate distanc...
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SEN-14722
SparkFun
The SparkFun SEN-14722 is a breakout board for the VL53L1X Time-of-Flight (ToF) distance sensor. Unlike infrared sensors that measure intensity, this module uses a VCSEL laser to measure the time it t...
Adafruit
The Adafruit 3967 is a breakout board featuring the STMicroelectronics VL53L1X Time-of-Flight (ToF) sensor, capable of measuring distances up to 4 meters with millimeter precision. Unlike traditional ...
X-NUCLEO-53L8A1
STMicroelectronics
The X-NUCLEO-53L8A1 is a Time-of-Flight expansion board designed for the STM32 Nucleo ecosystem, featuring the VL53L8CX multizone ranging sensor. It enables accurate distance measurement across a 65-d...
STMicroelectronics
The VL53L0X is a compact Time-of-Flight (ToF) laser-ranging sensor that integrates a 940nm VCSEL emitter and a SPAD photon detector. Unlike traditional infrared sensors that rely on reflected light in...

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