Vishay VCNL Light Sensor Sensor Board VCNL4200 8.0 x 3.0 x 1.8 mm Surface-Mount Sensor Development Tool VCNL4200

Vishay VCNL4200 Sensor Development Tool represents an advanced sensor board incorporating a high sensitivity long distance proximity sensor along with a 940 nm infrared emitting diode (IRED). This surface-mount device, sized 8.0 x 3.0 x 1.8 mm, integrates photodiodes, amplifiers, and analog to digital converting circuits into a single CMOS chip, enabling precise sensing capabilities for both ambient light and proximity detection.

The 16-bit high resolution ambient light sensor (ALS) provides excellent performance, accommodating a wide range of applications from dark to high transparency lens designs. The board features programmable high and low threshold interrupts, enabling efficient power saving and optimal use of microcontroller resources in embedded systems.

Operating ALS and proximity sensors in a parallel configuration enhances comprehensive environmental sensing, while FiltronTM technology reduces interference from background lighting for robust detection under diverse conditions. The tool supports low transmittance lenses, facilitating accurate sensing even with dark or tinted covers.

Temperature compensation ensures reliable operation across an extended temperature range from -40 °C to +85 °C, making the sensor suitable for industrial, commercial, laboratory, and embedded systems requiring ambient light and proximity detection capabilities.

This product complies with RoHS standards, guaranteeing reduced hazardous substances, and is manufactured in Germany, ensuring high build quality. The compact surface-mount packaging simplifies integration in prototype boards and development kits targeting sensor applications in automation, robotics, and IoT devices.

High sensitivity long distance proximity sensor integrated with 940 nm IRED. 16-bit high resolution ambient light sensor for precise light measurement. Single chip CMOS process embedding photodiodes, amplifiers, and ADC.

Programmable interrupt thresholds for enhanced power efficiency. Parallel ALS and proximity sensor operation for full ambient and proximity awareness. FiltronTM technology for background light cancellation. Supports low transmittance lens designs.

Wide temperature range operation from -40 °C to +85 °C. Compact surface-mount package measuring 8.0 x 3.0 x 1.8 mm. RoHS compliant and manufactured in Germany. Explore our comprehensive collection of Sensor Development Tools and sensor boards to enhance your electronic development projects and prototypes.