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# SparkFun Ambient Light Sensor - VEML7700 (Qwiic)

**Type:** Product page · **SKU:** SEN-29211 · **Brand:** [Sparkfun](https://core-electronics.com.au/brands/sparkfun-australia)
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The SparkFun Qwiic VEML7700 Ambient Light Sensor provides accurate, 16-bit ambient light readings from 0 to 167,000 lux via the I2C interface. This...

## Pricing

- **Price:** $12.50 (inc GST) — $11.36 AUD, exc GST

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## Description

The SparkFun Qwiic VEML7700 Ambient Light Sensor provides accurate, 16-bit ambient light readings from 0 to 167,000 lux via the I2C interface. This miniature sensor (6.8mm x 3.0mm x 2.5mm) features a high-sensitivity photodiode, a low-noise amplifier, and a 16-bit analog-to-digital (A/D) converter. Its unshifted 7-bit I2C address is 0x10.

This Qwiic breakout board routes power (VDD/GND) and I2C signals (SDA/SCL) to two Qwiic connectors, plus a 0.1in.-spaced PTH header for both solderless and soldered applications. Sparkfun offer an [Arduino Library](https://github.com/sparkfun/SparkFun_VEML7700_Arduino_Library) and [Python package](https://github.com/sparkfun/qwiic_veml_py) to quickly convert raw sensor data into lux, with automatic compensation for gain and integration time.

### Features & Specs

- Filtron™ technology adaption: close to real human eye response
- O-Trim™ technology adoption: ALS output tolerance = 10 %
- 16-bit dynamic range for ambient light detection from 0 lx to about 167 klx with resolution down to 0.005 lx/count
- 100 Hz and 120 Hz flicker noise rejection
- Excellent temperature compensation
- High dynamic detection resolution
- Software shutdown mode control
- High and low threshold windows with interrupt flags
- Supply voltage:
    - 3.3V (TYP); 2.5V (MIN); 3.6V (MAX)
- Typical current draw:
    - Shut down: 0.5µA
    - Refresh time 4100ms: 2µA
    - Refresh time 100ms: 45µA
- I2C address: 0x10 (unshifted)

### Documentation

- [Schematic](https://cdn.sparkfun.com/assets/a/a/e/d/5/SparkFun_VEML7700.pdf)
- [KiCad Files](https://cdn.sparkfun.com/assets/1/a/3/5/b/SparkFun_VEML7700.zip)
- [Board Dimensions](https://cdn.sparkfun.com/assets/a/b/d/b/8/SparkFun_VEML7700-Dimensions.jpg)
- [Datasheet](https://core-electronics.com.au/attachments/localcontent/VEML7700_Datasheet_20266e9e7b7.pdf) (VEML7700)
- [Application note](https://core-electronics.com.au/attachments/localcontent/VEML7700_Application_Note_11901ce5cbc.pdf) (VEML7700)
- [Hookup Guide](https://docs.sparkfun.com/SparkFun__Ambient_Light_Sensor-VEML7700/)
- Libraries
    - [Arduino](https://github.com/sparkfun/SparkFun_VEML7700_Arduino_Library)
    - [Python / MicroPython / CircuitPython](https://github.com/sparkfun/qwiic_veml_py)
- [GitHub Hardware Repo](https://github.com/sparkfun/SparkFun_Ambient_Light_Sensor-VEML7700)

**WARNING:** This product may contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. See link below for more information. [www.P65Warnings.ca.gov](https://www.P65Warnings.ca.gov)

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