Broadcom APDS-9960 is a digital proximity sensor with advanced features including RGB color sensing, ambient light detection, and gesture recognition, packaged in a compact surface mount 8-pin device. It supports a supply voltage range from 2.4V to 3.6V and provides reliable detection up to 100 mm distance.
This sensor is highly sensitive to ambient light and can operate effectively behind tinted or darkened glass, making it suitable for use in mobile phone touch screens, mechanical switch replacements, and ambient light sensing applications. Its built-in gesture detection technology enables touchless user interfaces, ideal for mobile and handheld devices.
The device supports a maximum switching frequency of 400 kHz which allows fast and efficient sensor operation. The compact package dimensions of 3.94 mm length, 2.36 mm width, and 1.35 mm height make it ideal for space-constrained circuit boards.
The sensor operates reliably over a wide temperature range from -30°C to 85°C, ensuring stable performance in various industrial, commercial, and consumer electronics environments.
The surface mount 8-pin package simplifies installation and integration on printed circuit boards. Its output type is open drain, which provides versatile compatibility with various microcontroller input configurations.
Typical applications include proximity sensing, gesture-based controls, ambient light and color sensing in devices such as smartphones, tablets, and other consumer electronics needing advanced user interface and environmental sensing.
Operates from 2.4V to 3.6V supply voltage with maximum output voltage of 3.8V. Maximum switching frequency of 400 kHz. Sensing distance of 100 mm for proximity detection. Package size: 3.94 mm x 2.36 mm x 1.35 mm. Operating temperature from -30°C to 85°C.
Open drain output type with surface mount design for easy PCB integration. Includes digital ambient light sensing and RGB color detection behind dark glass. Advanced gesture detection suitable for mobile devices and IoT applications.
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