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VCNL3040

Vishay Intertechnology

-40℃~+85℃ 2.5V~3.6V SMD-8P Ambient Light Sensors ROHS

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DatasheetJLCPCBLCSCvishay/VCNL3040
Category
Ambient Light Sensors
Package
SMD-8P
Pins
8

Overview

The VCNL3040 is an ambient Light Sensor made by Vishay Intertechnology in a SMD-8P package with 8 pins. -40℃~+85℃ 2.5V~3.6V SMD-8P Ambient Light Sensors ROHS.

PCBKit's library has its KiCad symbol (EasyEDA_Cloud:VCNL3040, from EasyEDA) and its footprint (EasyEDA_Cloud:SMD-8_L4.0-W2.0-P1.08-BL, from EasyEDA), ready for a KiCad board. 141 are in stock at JLCPCB (part C2655157). 2 open-source boards in 2 repositories on GitHub use it.

Symbol

VDD1NC2GND3CATHODE4ANODE5SCLK6INT7SDAT8
EasyEDA_Cloud:VCNL3040From EasyEDA

Footprint

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EasyEDA_Cloud:SMD-8_L4.0-W2.0-P1.08-BLFrom EasyEDA

Parameters

8
Features
Adjustable gain control
Height
1.1mm
Interface
I2C
Length
4mm
Operating Temperature
-40℃~+85℃
Resolution(Bits)
16bit
Voltage - Supply
2.5V~3.6V
Width
2mm

Order codes

1

Pinout

8
The pins of the VCNL3040
PinNameType
1VDDUnspecified
2NCUnspecified
3GNDUnspecified
4CATHODEUnspecified
5ANODEUnspecified
6SCLKUnspecified
7INTUnspecified
8SDATUnspecified

Open-source boards using it

All 2
  • 2 layers46.3 × 75 mmFinalpcb landreesen, the printed circuit board in 3D

    Finalpcb landreesen

    LukeAndreesen/studyPCB

    A Study Timer PCB Project - hold yourself accountable by setting the timer, attaching your phone to the detector, and sitting in front of the module.

    76 parts1
  • 2 layers13.5 × 9.1 mmProximity sensor, the printed circuit board in 3D

    Proximity sensor

    ajwock/quadcopter

    Quadcopter designed and programmed thoroughly from scratch

    7 parts15

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Questions

Is there a KiCad symbol and footprint for the VCNL3040?

Yes. The symbol is EasyEDA_Cloud:VCNL3040 and the footprint EasyEDA_Cloud:SMD-8_L4.0-W2.0-P1.08-BL, both drawn on this page. PCBKit places them on a board for you when you design with it.

What package is the VCNL3040?

SMD-8P, with 8 pins. Its footprint is drawn on this page.

Where is the VCNL3040 datasheet?

Vishay Intertechnology publishes it: the Datasheet link on this page opens it.

Where can I order the VCNL3040?

JLCPCB lists it as part C2655157, with 141 in stock; the sellers' links on this page open their listings.

Which open-source boards use the VCNL3040?

2 boards in 2 repositories on GitHub; the most starred are listed on this page, with their KiCad files.