VL53L1X

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 1 MHz)
- Shutdown and interrupt pins

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Technical Documentation

Product Specifications

	Description	Version	Size
	DB3474: A new generation, long distance ranging Time-of-Flight sensor based on ST's FlightSense™ technology	1.4	175 KB
	DS12385: A new generation, long distance ranging Time-of-Flight sensor based on ST's FlightSense™ technology	2.0	1 MB

User Manuals

	Description	Version	Size
	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: VL53L1X API user manual	2.0	890 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

Part Number	Manufacturer	Description
P-NUCLEO-53L1A1		Long-distance ranging sensor Nucleo pack based on VL53L1X for STM32 Nucleo
X-NUCLEO-53L1A1		Long-distance ranging sensor expansion board based on VL53L1X for STM32 Nucleo

Embedded Software

Proximity Sensors Software

Part Number	Manufacturer	Description
STSW-IMG007	ST	VL53L1X API (Application Programming Interface and documentation)

Evaluation Tools

Product Evaluation Tools

Part Number	Manufacturer	Description
VL53L1X-SATEL		Breakout board with VL53L1X long distance ranging sensor for easy integration into customer device

Solution Evaluation Tools

Part Number	Manufacturer	Description
STEVAL-BCN002V1B	ST	BlueNRG-Tile - Bluetooth LE enabled sensor node development kit

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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 : Product is in volume production	3.6	3600	EAR99	CHINA	MORE INFO	Buy Direct Add to cart	DISTRIBUTOR AVAILABILITY

(*) Suggested Resale Price per unit (USD) for BUDGETARY USE ONLY. For quotes, prices in local currency, please contact your local ST Sales Office or our Distributors

Quality & Reliability

Part Number	Marketing Status	Package	Grade	RoHS Compliance Grade	Material Declaration**
VL53L1CXV0FY/1	Active	OPTICAL LGA12 4.9X2.5MM	Industrial	Ecopack2

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