Grove Digital Light Sensor

The Grove digital light sensor module is based on the I2C light-to-digital converter TSL2561 which transforms light intensity into a digital signal. This is different from traditional analogue light sensors, as this digital module features a selectable light spectrum range thanks to its dual light sensitive diodes: infrared and full spectrum.

This sensor allows you to switch between three detection modes to take your readings. Infrared mode, full spectrum mode and human visible mode. It has a high resolution 16-bit digital output at 400 kHz and a wide dynamic range of 40,000 LUX.

Applications

• Ambient light sensing
• Backlighting control for the display panel
• Keyboard illumination control

• Selectable detection modes
• High resolution 16-Bit digital output at 400 kHz I2C Fast-Mode
• Wide dynamic range: 0.1 - 40,000 LUX
• Wide operating temperature range: -40°C to 85°C
• Programmable interrupt function with User-Defined Upper and lower threshold settings

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