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# Ambient Light Sensor (0-200klx)

**Type:** Product page · **SKU:** CE08181 · **Brand:** [Pimoroni](https://core-electronics.com.au/brands/pimoroni-australia)
**Page:** https://core-electronics.com.au/ambient-light-sensor-0-200klx-49692.html ([markdown](https://core-electronics.com.au/ambient-light-sensor-0-200klx-49692.html.md))

## Retired product

This product is retired and no longer available for purchase. Replaced by: SEN0390.

**Replacement:** https://core-electronics.com.au/catalog/product/view/sku/SEN0390

## How to buy

- **Search the catalogue:** `https://core-electronics.com.au/search/{query}.md` (URL-encode the query; pages 2-3 at `search/{query}/{page}.md`; `search.md?q=` also works)
- **Payment methods, purchase orders, policies and contact details:** https://core-electronics.com.au/llms.txt
## Description

This new ambient light sensor is packaged in a transparent hemisphere case that offers better light-gathering power. The sensor supports a 0-200klx detection range and I2C communication.

The on-chip photodiode’s spectral response is optimized to mimic the human eye’s perception of ambient light and incorporates IR and UV blocking capability. The adaptive gain block automatically selects the correct lux range to optimize the counts/lux. It is ideal for applications such as smartphones, vehicle smart lights, intelligent incubators, etc.

## Specification
 

 | Supply Voltage | 2.7-6V |
|---|---|
| Operating Current | 0.7mA |
| Detection Range | 0-200klx |
| Accuracy | 0.054lx |
| Communication | I2C |
| Operating Temperature Range | -40°C~+85°C |
| Dimension | inner diameter 22mm, outer diameter 26mm, shell diameter 28.5mm, hemisphere height 18mm |

## Luminance data reference

 | Evening | 0.001-0.02lx; |
|---|---|
| Moonlit night | 0.02-0.3lx; |
| Cloudy indoor | 5-50lx; |
| Cloudy outdoor | 50-500lx; |
| Sunny indoor | 100-1000lx; |
| Under summer noon light | about 10\*6 lx; |
| Illumination when reading books | 50-60lx; |
| Home video standard illumination | 1400lx |

## Documents
 

- [Product wiki](https://wiki.dfrobot.com/Ambient_Light_Sensor_0_200klx_SKU_SEN0390)

## Images

- [Product image 1](https://core-electronics.com.au/media/catalog/product/i/m/image_3019.jpg)