Description
The VL53L1X is a state-of-the-art, Time-of-Flight (ToF), laser-ranging sensor, enhancing the ST FlightSense™ product family. It is the fastest miniature ToF sensor on the market with accurate ranging up to 4 m and fast ranging frequency up to 50 Hz Housed in a miniature and reflowable package, it integrates a SPAD receiving array, a 940 nm invisible Class1 laser emitter, physical infrared filters, and optics to achieve the best ranging performance in various ambient lighting conditions with a range of cover window options. Unlike conventional IR sensors, the VL53L1X uses ST’s latest generation ToF technology which allows

Features
■ Fully integrated miniature module – Size: 4.9x2.5x1.56 mm – Emitter: 940 nm invisible laser (Class1) – SPAD (single photon avalanche diode) receiving array with integrated lens – Low-power microcontroller running advanced digital firmware

Applications
■ User detection (Autonomous low-power mode) to power on/off and lock/unlock devices like personal computers/laptops and the IoT
■ Service robots and vacuum cleaners (long distance and fast obstacle detection)
■ Drones (landing assistance, hovering, ceiling detection)
■ Smart shelves and vending machines (goods inventory monitoring)
■ Sanitary (robust user detection whatever the target reflectance)
■ Smart building and smart lighting (people detection, gesture control)
■ 1 D gesture recognition
■ Laser assisted autofocus which enhances the camera autofocus system speed and robustness, especially in difficult scenes (low light and low contrast) and video focus tracking assistance