VL53L9CX
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High-Performance 2.3K-Zone 3D All-in-One LiDAR dToF Sensor

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Description

The VL53L9CX is a state of the art, dToF 3D lidar (light detection and ranging) module with market leading resolution of up to 2.3k zones enhancing the ST FlightSense product family. Housed in a miniature reflowable package, it integrates all necessary components to make it a true all-in-one and easy to integrate module. The VL53L9CX includes a SPAD array, postprocessing SoC, two VCSELs powered by a dedicated BCD VCSEL driver providing a flood illumination, physical infrared filters, metasurface optical elements (MOE), and an embedded PMIC. The module is Class 1 laser safe, offering skin protection in addition.

The use of a MOE above the VCSELs allows to project an optimized rectangular FoV onto the scene. The receiver lens focuses the reflection of this light onto the SPAD array.

Unlike conventional IR sensors, the VL53L9CX uses ST's latest generation BSI stacked direct ToF technology, which allows absolute distance measurement whatever the target color and reflectance. It provides accurate ranging from below 5 cm up to 8.8 m. The VL53L9CX can stream processed data at maximum frame rate (100 Hz), which makes it the fastest, truly integrated 3D lidar camera module on the market. Available output data: depth, 2D IR with active illumination, 2D IR without active illumination, reflectance, and confidence.

The VL53L9CX achieves the best ranging performance, including under strong ambient light conditions, with a range of cover glass materials. Multizone distance measurements are possible up to 54 x 42 zones, with a wide 55°x42° FoV, which can be reduced by software.

  • All features

    • Fast and accurate 3D direct Time-of-Flight (dToF) camera module
      • Multizone ranging output with up to 54 x 42 separate zones and binning options
      • On-chip processing streaming 2D IR image, depth and ambient maps
      • Confidence level and reflectance maps generated in postprocessing
      • Ranging from <5 cm up to 8.8 m
      • Up to 100 Hz frame rate capability
      • On-chip histogram processing and algorithmic compensation minimize or remove the impact of cover glass crosstalk and veiling glare
    • Fully integrated miniature module with wide field of view (FoV)
      • Scan by two vertical-cavity surface-emitting lasers (VCSEL) flood illumination940 nm invisible light and integrated analog driver
      • 55°x42° (71° diagonal) FoV using metasurface optical elements (MOE) on both transmitter and receiver
      • Receiving array of single photon avalanche diodes (SPADs)
      • Size: 12.8 x 6.1 x 4.6 mm
    • Easy integration
      • True all-in-one module with integrated SPAD sensor and VCSEL PMIC
      • Single reflowable component
      • Interface: I3C & MIPI CSI
      • Flexible power supply options:Supports dual power supply operation: 1.2 V & 3.3 V
      • Compatible with a wide range of cover glass materials

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      STSW-IMG052

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      Graphical user interface of X-NUCLEO-53L9A1 with Nucleo H563ZI

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      STSW-IMG052

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      Graphical user interface of X-NUCLEO-53L9A1 with Nucleo H563ZI

      STSW-IMG053

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      Software for STEVAL-VL53L9 with STM32 N6570-DK

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      STSW-IMG053

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      Software for STEVAL-VL53L9 with STM32 N6570-DK

      STSW-IMG054

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      Software for STEVAL-VL53L9 with STM32 Nucleo N657X0

      Imaging software ST
      STSW-IMG054

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      Software for STEVAL-VL53L9 with STM32 Nucleo N657X0
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      X-CUBE-53L9A1

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      3D ToF L9 Ranging sensor software expansion for STM32Cube

      STM32Cube Expansion Packages ST
      X-CUBE-53L9A1

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      3D ToF L9 Ranging sensor software expansion for STM32Cube
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      STEVAL-VL53L9

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      Evaluation board based on VL53L9CX Time of Flight sensor

      Time-of-Flight evaluation tools ST
      STEVAL-VL53L9

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      Evaluation board based on VL53L9CX Time of Flight sensor

      X-NUCLEO-53L9A1

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      Time-of-Flight expansion board based on the VL53L9CX for STM32 Nucleo

      STM32 Nucleo expansion boards ST
      X-NUCLEO-53L9A1

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      Time-of-Flight expansion board based on the VL53L9CX for STM32 Nucleo
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      Embedded Hardware and Firmware Design Services

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      Comprehensive embedded hardware and firmware design services for custom electronic engineering solutions

      Design services from partners 2BiTS
      Embedded Hardware and Firmware Design Services

      Description:

      Comprehensive embedded hardware and firmware design services for custom electronic engineering solutions

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