Description

The VL53L1X is a state-of-the-art, Time-of-Flight (ToF), laser-ranging sensor, enhancing the ST FlightSense™ product family. It is the fastest miniature ToF sensor on the market with accurate ranging up to 4 m and fast ranging frequency up to 50 Hz.

Features

• Fully integrated miniature module
  • Emitter: 940 nm invisible laser (Class1)
  • SPAD (single photon avalanche diode) receiving array with integrated lens
  • Low-power microcontroller running advanced digital firmware
• Pin-to-pin compatible with the VL53L0X FlightSense™ ranging sensor
• Fast and accurate long distance ranging
  • Up to 400 cm distance measurement
  • Up to 50 Hz ranging frequency
• Typical full field-of-view (FoV): 27 °
• Programmable region-of-interest (ROI) size on the receiving array, allowing the sensor FoV to be reduced
• Programmable ROI position on the receiving array, providing multizone operation control from the host
• Easy integration
  • Single reflowable component
  • Can be hidden behind many cover window materials
  • Software driver and code examples for turnkey ranging
  • Single power supply (2v8)
  • I²C interface (up to 400 kHz)
  • Shutdown and interrupt pins

Specifications

• Working voltage：3.3-5v
• Communication interface：I2C
• Dimensions：25x10.7x3.2mm
• Weight：2.4g

Pinout

Included

• 1x VL53L1X
• 1x GH4P 200mm Cable(installed)
• 1x TPU Protective Case Shell

Documentation

How to integrate with Ardupilot

Pros and cons

• Sustainably produced
• Ideal for everyday use
• May discolor in direct sunlight