Qwiic SparkX Distance Sensor - module with distance sensor TMF8801 (2.5m)

Description

The TMF8801 is a small, easy-to-use ToF (Time of flight) distance sensor with a range of up to 2.5 m. It uses IR VCSEL class 1, which allows for excellent measurement performance in both dark and sunny places. The minimum measuring distance is 2 cm. The sensor offers two configurable GPIO outputs that can be used to trigger a measurement, enable the sensor or as general purpose inputs and outputs. The TMF8801 is factory calibrated but if mounted behind plastic or glass it is possible to recalibrate the sensor. The module is powered with the voltage of 3.3 V and communicates via the I2C interface (Qwiic connector). The manufacturer provides the Arduino library with examples of use.

Features

• ToF sensor AMS TMF8801
• Direct ToF technology with SPAD detection
• Fast Time-to-Digital Converter (TDC) Architecture
• Detection of distance from 20 to 2500 mm at 30 Hz
• Processing the histogram on the chip
• 940nm VCSEL Class 1
• Built-in filter and algorithm to limit the influence of sunlight
• Supply voltage: 2.7 V to 3.3 V
• Interrupt output
• Two Qwiic connectors
• Power LED
• I2C pull-up resistors