VL53L0X TOF BASED LIDAR LASER DISTANCE SENSOR

The VL53L0X TOF (Time of Flight) Laser Distance Sensor is a compact and precise ranging module based on advanced laser time-of-flight technology. It emits infrared laser pulses and measures the time taken for the light to reflect back from the target, providing accurate distance measurements with minimal influence from ambient light.

This sensor is ideal for robotics obstacle avoidance, liquid level measurement, proximity detection, and various interactive embedded systems. It can be easily interfaced with microcontrollers such as Arduino ESP32 STM32 via I2C communication.

KEY FEATURES

Time of Flight (TOF) laser distance measurement

Accurate ranging with minimal ambient light interference

Longer detection range compared to IR sensors

Compact and lightweight design

Low power consumption

I2C digital communication interface

Fast measurement speed

Suitable for robotics and automation projects

SPECIFICATIONS

Model VL53L0X

Measurement Range Up to approximately 2 meters depending on conditions

Interface I2C digital

Operating Voltage 2.6V to 3.5V (logic level dependent)

Communication Speed Standard I2C speed

Resolution Millimeter level distance accuracy

Light Source Infrared laser diode

INTERFACES

VCC Power supply

GND Ground

SCL I2C clock

SDA I2C data

XSHUT Shutdown control

INT Interrupt output

APPLICATIONS

Obstacle avoidance in robots

Proximity sensing

Distance measurement

Liquid level detection projects