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Fermion: TMF8701 ToF Distance Ranging Sensor (10-600mm) (Breakout)

SKU: SEN0429 Brand: DFRobot

The TMF8701 is a time-of-flight (ToF) distance ranging sensor that offers high dynamic range and operates in either a proximity mode (0 –10cm) or a...

$22.45 AUD, inc GST

$20.41 AUD, exc GST

Available with a lead time
Expect dispatch between Apr 10 and Apr 14

Quantity Discounts:

10+ $19.80 (exc GST)
25+ $19.39 (exc GST)

Introduction

The TMF8701 is a time-of-flight (ToF) distance ranging sensor that uses the time difference between light pulses to measure distance. It provides single zone detection of an object irrespective of the color, reflectivity and texture of the object.

The TMF8701 offers high dynamic range and operates in either a proximity mode (1 –10cm) or a ranging mode (10–60cm) for detection sensing. And the device can make highly accurate distance measurements within ±5% and is capable of operation in dark environments and in the presence of sunlight.

A built-in histogram is featured to delivers dynamic cover glass calibration and crosstalk compensation and background light noise is minimized through on-chip sunlight rejection filters.

The TMF8701 outputs data through a I2C fast-mode communications interface and an integrated micro controller, which is featured with all algorithms included on-chip with no need for external optics.

Board Overview

Connection Diagram

Features

21º FOI, detect the object closest to the center

10–600mm distance sensing

Enables dark and sunlight environment distance measurement within ±5%

A built-in histogram for compensating for dirt and smudges on cover glass

940nm VCSEL Class 1 Eye Safety

Low power consumption, 940µA power consumption at 10Hz(proximity mode); 26mA power consumption at 60Hz (distance and proximity mode); 0.26µA power-down current consumption (EN=0)

Applications

3D face recognition

Proximity detection

Presence detection

Object detection

Distance measurement

Collision avoidance

Specification

Operating Voltage: 2.7~3.3V

Operating Current: <1.5mA

Proximity Detection Range: 1-10cm

Distance Sensing Range: 10-60cm

Operating Temperature: -30 ~70°C

Communication Interface: Breakout 2.54mm-8Pin I2C

Dimension: 21×14.5mm/0.83×0.57inch

Mounting Hole Size: 2.0mm

Mounting Hole Pitch: 17mm

Documents

Product wiki

Schematics

Datasheet

Parts List

Fermion: TMF8701 ToF Distance Ranging Sensor (10-600mm) x1

2.54-8P Black Single-row Connector x1

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