STMicroelectronics unveils the VL53L8CX ToF Sensor
https://www.electronics-lab.com/stmicroelectronics-unveils-the-vl53l8cx-tof-sensor/
STMicroelectronics recently unveiled the VL53L8CX, a new Multi-Zone Time-of-Flight (ToF) distance sensor, that has a daylight range of 285cm, a significant improvement over the 170cm range of its predecessor, the VL53L5CX. In 2021, STMicro first introduced its first multi-zone ToF sensor, that sensor used laser light to measure distances. Improving upon that their latest VL53L8CX […]
Analog Devices Inc. ADTF3175 1-MegaPixel Time-of-Flight Module
https://www.electronics-lab.com/analog-devices-inc-adtf3175-1-megapixel-time-of-flight-module/
Analog Devices ADTF3175 1-MegaPixel Time-of-Flight Module is based on the ADSD3100, a 1-Megapixel CMOS indirect Time-of-Flight (iToF) imager and designed for high-resolution 3D depth sensing and vision systems. The ADTF3175 integrates a lens and optical bandpass filter for the imager, an infrared illumination source containing optics, a laser diode, a laser diode driver and photodetector, […]
Brookman Technology develops a three-dimensional range image sensor for up to 30 meters
https://www.electronics-lab.com/brookman-technology-develops-a-three-dimensional-range-image-sensor-for-up-to-30-meters/
Japanese communications and embedded device manufacturer, Brookman Technology, collaborated on using a hybrid Time-of-Flight method developed by Prof. Shoji Kawahito of Shizuoka University. The collaboration has led to the (as claimed) “world’s first” next-generation 3D Time-of-Flight (ToF) distance sensor, which is capable of operating over a distance of up to 30 meters. This sensor is […]
VL53L4CD Time-of-Flight High-Accuracy Proximity Sensor measure from 1 mm up to 1200 mm
https://www.electronics-lab.com/vl53l4cd-time-of-flight-high-accuracy-proximity-sensor-measure-from-1-mm-up-to-1200-mm/
STMicroelectronics’ ToF sensor provides very accurate distance measurements from only 1 mm up to 1200 mm Specifically designed for proximity and short-range measurements, STMicroelectronics’ VL53L4CD provides very accurate distance measurements from only 1 mm up to 1200 mm. A new generation laser emitter with 18° FoV (field-of-view) improves performance under ambient light, with ranging speed […]
SparkFun Qwiic VL53L4CD Distance Sensor
https://www.electronics-lab.com/sparkfun-qwiic-vl53l4cd-distance-sensor/
SparkFun Qwiic VL53L4CD Distance Sensor (SEN-18993) is a compact breakout board based on the STMicroelectronics VL53L4CD ToF (Time of Flight) Sensor Module. The VL53L4CD uses a VCSEL (Vertical Cavity Surface Emitting Laser) to emit an infrared laser to time the reflection to the target, measuring a 1mm to 1300mm range with millimeter resolution. The laser emitter features […]
ams OSRAM TMF8805 – 1D Time-of-Flight sensor with 940nm integrated IR VCSEL
https://www.electronics-lab.com/ams-osram-tmf8805-1d-time-of-flight-sensor-with-940nm-integrated-ir-vcsel/
The TMF8805 is a true direct time-of-flight sensor and processing system in a highly integrated modular package. It integrates a 940nm Class 1 eye-safe VCSEL, a high-sensitivity SPAD array, precision time-to-digital converter and a low-power microcontroller sub-system. The embedded histogram algorithm can detect cover glass and objects behind glass, selecting the object with highest SNR […]
STMicroelectronics VL53L5 Time-of-Flight Mini Depth Camera
https://www.electronics-lab.com/stmicroelectronics-vl53l5-time-of-flight-mini-depth-camera/
STMicroelectronics VL53L5 FlightSense™ Time-of-Flight Mini Depth Camera integrates a SPAD array, physical infrared filters, and diffractive optics (DOE) in a miniature reflowable package. These features allow the VL53L5 to achieve the best ranging performance in various ambient lighting conditions with various cover glass materials. The use of a DOE above the vertical-cavity surface-emitting laser (VCSEL) […]
ams Introduces World’s First AEC-Q102 and ISO 26262 Compliant VCSEL Flood Illuminator
https://www.electronics-lab.com/ams-introduces-worlds-first-aec-q102-and-iso-26262-compliant-vcsel-flood-illuminator/
ams announced the pre-release of the new TARA2000-AUT family of VCSEL (Vertical-Cavity Surface-Emitting Laser) flood illuminators for automotive applications. According to the company, the TARA2000-AUT flood illuminators are the industry’s first to be qualified to the AEC-Q102 automotive quality standard and the ISO 26262 functional safety standard. The TARA2000-AUT products are ideal for new optical in-cabin sensing (ICS) systems […]
Omron’s ToF sensor module offers real-time 3D sensing
https://www.electronics-lab.com/omrons-tof-sensor-module-offers-real-time-3d-sensing/
Omron’s ToF sensor offers real-time 3D sensing of distance to humans or objects Omron EMC’s B5L ToF (Time of Flight) sensor uses the flight time of light to measure distances to objects. The B5L ToF sensor is able to turn captured images into 3D images and can measure at a speed of 20 frames per […]
Broadcom AFBR-S50MV85I time-of-flight sensor module
https://www.electronics-lab.com/broadcom-afbr-s50mv85i-time-flight-sensor-module/
AFBR-S50MV85I is a multi-pixel optical distance and motion measurement sensor module, based on the optical Time of Flight principle AFBR-S50MV85I is a multi-pixel optical distance and motion measurement sensor module, based on the optical Time of Flight principle. The technology has been developed with a special focus on applications with the need for the highest […]