Avago Technologies Adds New Miniature Digital Ambient Light Photo Sensor

Avago’s APDS-9300 low-voltage ambient light sensor, which is designed to approximate the spectral response curve of the human eye, incorporates a digital I2C interface to simplify the implementation into customer designs. Avago is a leading supplier of analog interface components for communications, industrial and consumer applications.

The APDS-9300 ALSconverts light intensity to digital signal output via a direct I2C interface. Moreover, it incorporates a user programmable interrupt function that enables seamless integration with most customer digital platforms to simplify integration. A miniature chipLED package makes the APDS-9300 ideal for controlling display backlighting in mobile and consumer devices such as cell phones, notebooks, LCD monitors, and digital cameras. Other targeted applications include residential and commercial lighting management systems, automotive instrumentation clusters and electronic sign and signal applications.

Key Features:
Precise illumance measurement under diverse lighting conditions
Programmable interrupt function with user-defined upper and lower threshold settings
16-bit digital output with I2C fast-mode at 400 Khz
Programmable analog gain and integration time
Miniature chipLED package: 0.55 mm (H) by 2.60mm (L) by 2.20 (W)
50/60-Hz lighting ripple rejection
Low 2.5-V input voltage and 1.8V digital output
Low active power (0.6 mW Typical) with power down mode
RoHS compliant

Pricing and Availability
Pricing for Avago’s APDS-9300 sensor starts at $1.20 in minimum quantities of 2,500. Samples and production quantities are available now through Avago’s direct sales channel and worldwide distribution partners.

Avago’s Sensor Products:
Avago Technologies offers industry-leading cost effective sensor solutions, which help ensure customers achieve maximum application performance and realize the benefits of faster time-to-market and a reduction in system cost. Catering to both current and emerging applications, Avago’s diverse range of precision sensors (proximity and ambient light sensors) help to significantly improve the user interface in office, industrial, home, financial and entertainment-based systems, as well as provide the best on-time delivery in the industry. More information is available at www.avagotech.com/sensors.