MIKROE-2801

Proximity 3 click board™ is an intelligent proximity and light sensing device. It features the VCNL4200 high sensitivity long distance proximity sensor (PS), ambient light sensor (ALS) and 940 nm IRED all in one small package. With its smart sensing and light conditioning properties it can be used in a wide range of applications such as adjusting the brightness of the TFT screen depending on ambient light, turning off the TFT background light if it is covered, very accurate lux meters and reliable security sensors and so on.

• Proximity distance up to 1.5m
• Immunity to the red glow (940nm IRED) and fluorescent light flickering
• Selectable maximum detection range (197/393/786/1573 lux) with highest sensitivity 0.003 lux/step
• I2C interface
• 3.3V/5V input voltage