MikroElektronika Proximity Sensor Development Tool with MAX44000 Ambient and Infrared Sensor MIKROE-1818

MikroElektronika MIKROE-1818 is a Sensor Development Tool designed as a mikroBUS click board equipped with the MAX44000 ambient and infrared proximity sensor. The module is engineered for applications including portable touch-screen devices, enhancing proximity sensing capabilities with a detection range between 20 and 70 millimeters dependent on the LED drive current.

This proximity click board includes an on-board SFH4651 IR LED and uses a serial I²C bus for communication, making it easy to interface with various MikroElektronika microcontroller development boards through the standard mikroBUS socket. The board operates from a 3.3V DC power supply and has an LED indicator for power status, facilitating reliable operation and monitoring during use.

MikroElektronika has designed this development tool to be compliant with RoHS standards, ensuring environmentally friendly manufacturing processes. The board comes with header strips already soldered for straightforward integration into development projects, enabling rapid prototyping and sensor integration.

Typical industrial, laboratory, and embedded systems applications include proximity sensing in consumer electronics, user interface detection, and integration in development projects requiring precise environmental light and proximity measurement.

Integrates MAX44000 ambient and infrared sensor with detection range from 20 to 70 mm. Operates using the mikroBUS socket standard for easy connectivity. On-board SFH4651 IR LED with adjustable drive current. Communication via serial I²C bus protocol.

Compact design powered by +3.3 V DC. RoHS compliant ensuring environmentally safe materials. Pre-soldered header strips for plug-and-play use. Explore the range of MikroElektronika sensor click boards and development tools available at EnvMart to accelerate your prototyping and sensor integration needs.