VL53L1X   Product is in volume production.

Long distance ranging Time-of-Flight sensor based on ST FlightSense technology

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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

Housed in a miniature and reflowable package, it integrates a SPAD receiving array, a 940 nm invisible Class1 laser emitter, physical infrared filters, and optics to achieve the best ranging performance in various ambient lighting conditions with a range of cover window options.

Unlike conventional IR sensors, the VL53L1X uses ST’s latest generation ToF technology which allows absolute distance measurement whatever the target color and reflectance.

It is also possible to program the size of the ROI on the receiving array, allowing the sensor FoV to be reduced.

Key Features

  • Fully integrated miniature module
    • Size: 4.9x2.5x1.56 mm
    • 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

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Technical Documentation

Product Specifications
Description Version Size
DB3474 DB3474: A new generation, long distance ranging Time-of-Flight sensor based on ST's FlightSense™ technology 1.4 175 KB
DS12385 DS12385: A new generation, long distance ranging Time-of-Flight sensor based on ST's FlightSense™ technology 3.0 1 MB
Application Notes
Description Version Size
AN5231 AN5231: Cover window guidelines for the VL53L1X long-distance ranging Time-of-Flight sensor 1.0 2 MB
AN5191 AN5191: Using the programmable region of interest (ROI) with the VL53L1X 1.0 373 KB
User Manuals
Description Version Size
UM2510 UM2510: A guide to using the VL53L1X ultra lite driver 1.0 621 KB
UM2359 UM2359: Getting started with X-NUCLEO-53L1A1 long distance ranging ToF sensor expansion board based on VL53L1X for STM32 Nucleo 1.0 2 MB
UM2356 UM2356: VL53L1X API user manual 2.0 890 KB

HW Model, CAD Libraries & SVD

HW Model, CAD Libraries & SVD
Description Version Size
How to calculate the dimensions of the Cover-Window exclusion zone above the VL53L1X 1.0 764 KB
Step model to manufacture Cover Glass Lens Holder with Light Blocker, as described in “VL53L1X Cover Glass Calibration Free" video 1.2 50 KB

Publications and Collaterals

Flyers
Description Version Size
VL53L1X Long-distance ranging time-of-flight (ToF) sensor 1.0 913 KB

Tools and Software

Ecosystems
STM32 Open Development Environment
Embedded Software
Proximity Sensors Software
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Time of Flight VL53L1X: Download, Compile, Debug  Time of Flight VL53L1X: Download, Compile, Debug 
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VL53L1X cover glass solution VL53L1X cover glass solution

Sample & Buy

Part Number Package Packing Type Operating Temperature (°C) (min) Operating Temperature (°C) (max) Marketing Status Unit Price (US$) * Quantity ECCN (US) Country of Origin More info Order from ST Order from Distributors
VL53L1CXV0FY/1 OPTICAL LGA12 4.9X2.5MM Tape And Reel -20 85 Active 3.6 3600 EAR99 CHINA MORE INFO Buy Direct Add to cart DISTRIBUTOR AVAILABILITY
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Quality & Reliability

Part Number Marketing Status Package Grade RoHS Compliance Grade Material Declaration**
VL53L1CXV0FY/1 ActiveOPTICAL LGA12 4.9X2.5MMIndustrialEcopack2 0 0
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