# UV Sensor (Qwiic) - VEML6075

**Type:** Product page · **SKU:** SPX-14748 · **Brand:** [Sparkfun](https://core-electronics.com.au/brands/sparkfun-australia)
**Page:** https://core-electronics.com.au/uv-sensor-qwiic-veml6075.html ([markdown](https://core-electronics.com.au/uv-sensor-qwiic-veml6075.html.md))

## Retired product

This product is retired and no longer available for purchase. Replaced by: SEN-23517.

**Replacement:** https://core-electronics.com.au/catalog/product/view/sku/SEN-23517

## Description

Need to apply some sunscreen? SPF 15? SPF 50? SPF 5000? It’s time to consult the Qwiic VEML6075 UV sensor!

The **VEML6075** can detect the intensity of UVA (~365nm) and UVB (~330nm) waves. With a quick calculation, those values can be used to generate a standardized **UV index** – a value from 0 to 11+ which indicates the relative strength of UV irradiance. Seeing a UVI above 6-7? Find some shade, or slather on that sun screen!

The VEML6075 features a simple I2C interface, so we stuck it on a [Qwiic](https://www.sparkfun.com/qwiic)-compatible board. This board requires no voltage translation, no figuring out which pin is SDA or SCL; just plug it in and go!

Check out the documents section for a simple Arduino library – there’s example code to configure the sensor, read its UVA and UVB outputs, and generate a UV index output. Stay safe out there this summer!

**Features**

- UVA and UVB sensing
- Calculated UV index reading
- I2C interface 
    - VEML6075 address: 0x10
- 2x Qwiic connection Ports
- Operating voltage: 1.7 to 3.6V

**Documents**

- [Schematic (PDF)](https://cdn.sparkfun.com/assets/5/0/b/3/3/Qwiic_UV_Sensor_VEML6075-x10.pdf)
- [Eagle Files](https://cdn.sparkfun.com/assets/6/0/8/2/d/Qwiic_UV_Sensor_VEML6075-x10.zip)
- [Datasheet (VEML6075) (PDF)](https://cdn.sparkfun.com/assets/e/5/8/d/7/veml6075.pdf)
- [VEML6075 Design Guide (PDF)](https://cdn.sparkfun.com/assets/3/9/d/4/1/designingveml6075.pdf)
- [Arduino Library (VEML6075)](https://github.com/sparkfun/SparkFun_VEML6075_Arduino_Library)
- [Product GitHub Repo](https://github.com/sparkfunX/Qwiic_UV_VEML6075)

## Images

- [Product image 1](https://core-electronics.com.au/media/catalog/product/1/4/14748-uv_sensor__qwiic__-_veml6075-01.jpg)