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# Fermion: VL6180X ToF Distance Ranging Sensor (Breakout)

**Type:** Product page · **SKU:** SEN0427 · **Brand:** [DFRobot](https://core-electronics.com.au/brands/dfrobot-australia)
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The STMicroelectronics VL6180X Time of Flight Ranging Sensor embeds ST’s patented FlightSense™technology that allows distance to be accurately measured independent...

## Pricing

- **Price:** $11.65 (inc GST) — $10.59 AUD, exc GST
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## Availability & dispatch

- Available with a lead time — expect dispatch between Sep 01 and Sep 07.

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## Description

The STMicroelectronics VL6180X Time of Flight Ranging Sensor embeds ST’s patented FlightSense™technology that allows distance to be accurately measured independent of target reflectance. The sensor is rated to perform ranging measurements of 5-100mm, but it can provide readings up to 200mm in a good environment. Besides, VL6180X is also equipped with an ambient light sensor, so basically, this is a sensor that combines proximity ranging and ambient light level measurement capacities into a single package.

![](https://core-electronics.com.au/media/wysiwyg/product_images/SEN0427-Connect-Diagram.jpg)

**Connection Diagram**

### Features

- Simultaneous measurement of distance and ambient light
- VCSEL light source
- Strong anti-interference

### Specification

- Power Supply Voltage: 3.3V~5V
- Operating Current: <5mA
- Measuring Distance: 5-100mm
- Emitter: 940nm invisible laser (VCSEL)
- I2C Address: 0x29
- Operating Temperature Range: -20°C ~ 85°C
- Product Size: 19\*18mm / 0.75\*0.71 inch

### Documents

- [Product wiki](https://wiki.dfrobot.com/DFRobot_VL6180X_TOF_Distance_Ranging_Sensor_Breakout_Board_SKU_SEN0427)

### Parts List

- Fermion: VL6180X ToF Distance Ranging Sensor (Breakout) x1
- 2.54-6P Black Single Row Pin Header x1

## Images

- [Product image 1](https://core-electronics.com.au/media/catalog/product/s/e/sen0427.jpg)