VL53L0X Time-of-Flight (ToF) Laser Distance Sensor
Millimeter-Accurate Distance Measurement Independent of Surface Color
The VL53L0X is a high-precision distance sensor powered by STMicroelectronics’ patented FlightSense™ Time-of-Flight (ToF) technology. Unlike traditional ultrasonic or infrared sensors that rely on reflected light intensity—making them unreliable on dark or reflective surfaces—the VL53L0X measures the exact time it takes for invisible laser light to bounce back to the sensor. This provides true, absolute distance readings up to 2 meters.
Featuring an integrated 940nm VCSEL laser (completely eye-safe and invisible to human eyes), internal physical IR filters, and an embedded microcontroller, the VL53L0X delivers rapid response times in a compact breakout format.
True Time-of-Flight Measurement: Calculates distance based on photon travel time, completely unaffected by target color, surface texture, or reflectivity.
Eye-Safe 940nm Infrared Laser: Emits invisible Class 1 VCSEL laser pulses that comply with strict safety standards.
Fast Sampling Speeds: Ranging measurements completed in under 30ms with up to 50Hz update rates.
Easy Microcontroller Integration: Communicates over standard I2C with onboard voltage regulation supporting 3.3V to 5V power supply.
Key Specifications:
Operating Voltage: 2.8V – 5.0V DC (onboard regulator)
Max Measuring Distance: Up to 200 cm (2 meters)
Light Source: 940nm VCSEL (Vertical-Cavity Surface-Emitting Laser)
Field of View (FoV): $25^\circ$
Communication Interface: I2C (Address: 0x29 / default
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