Ambient Light Sensor - TEMT6000

Ambient Light Sensor - TEMT6000
  • Ambient Light Sensor - TEMT6000
  • Ambient Light Sensor - TEMT6000

Ambient Light Sensor - TEMT6000

Code: MR003-008.2
This ambient light sensor carries the TEMT6000 phototransistor, connected to a pull-down resistor to form a voltage divider that produces an analog voltage output between 0V and +5V as a function of the light detected in the visible spectrum.

Description

This ambient light sensor carries the TEMT6000 phototransistor. The phototransistor is connected to a pull-down resistor to form a voltage divider that produces an analog voltage output between 0V and +5V as a function of the light detected in the visible spectrum. Lower output voltage is an indication of less light detected.

The LED current-limiting resistor is set to deliver approximately 20mA. The current requirement can be met by some microcontroller I/O lines, allowing the sensor to be powered up and down through an I/O line to conserve power.

Characteristics

Supply voltage +5V
Supply current 0.5mA
Operating temperature -40°C / +85°C
Interface Analog
Dimensions 0.35” x 0.35” (8.9 x 8.9 mm)
Weight 0.01 oz (0.3 g)

Downloads

 datasheet (english version)

 datasheet (italian version)

Useful Links

Ambient Light Sensor test sketch

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