APDS-9120
Integrated Optical Proximity Sensors
Data Sheet
Description
Avagos APDS-9120 is an integrated optical proximity
sensor that combines built-in signal conditioning and
space-saving packaging technology.
This integrated sensor provides ease of use, as it elimi-
nates design efforts required in implementing external
LED drivers, signal filtering and amplification, sunlight
and ambient light immunity and LED stuck high protec-
tion circuit.
APDS-9120 is designed to be a robust proximity sensor.
It has artificial light immunity and operates in sunlight
exposure. Both analog and/or digital output options are
available.
To maximize power savings and battery life in applications
such as portable or battery-operated devices, APDS-9120
has a shutdown mode feature. With an external limiting
resistor, the LED current of the optical proximity sensors
can be configured to various levels. The pulse width,
burst rate, duty cycle and frequency can be controlled
to minimize power consumption. These features make it
ideal for low power mobile and handheld devices.
Application Support Information
The Application Engineering Group is available to assist
you with the application design associated with APDS-
9120 module. You can contact them through your local
sales representatives for additional details.
Features
x Small form factor with conditioning IC, emitter and
detector integrated into one single package
H1.1mm x W4.4mm x L4.4mm
x Low power consumption
LED pulse width control
Low shut down current
External LED drive-current control
x Shutdown current 1PA max
x Supply voltage : 2.4 V to 3.6 V
x Typical detection distance 30mm based on Kodak 18%
grey card
x Artificial light immunity
x Operational in sunlight conditions
x Analog & Digital output available
Built in hysteresis comparator for digital output
x LED stuck Hi protection
Applications
x PDA and mobile phones
x Portable and Handheld devices
x Personal Computers/Notebooks
x Contactless Switches
Ordering Information
Part Number Package Type Shipping Option
APDS-9120-020 Tape & Reel 2500
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Absolute Maximum Ratings (Ta=25°C)
Parameter Symbol Min. Max. Units Conditions
Supply Voltage V
CC
0 4.0 V
Peak LED Current ILEDpk 0 500 mA Pulsed at 12.5% Duty-cycle
Reflow Soldering Temperature 260 °C
Input Logic Voltage VI 0 4.0 V
Recommended Operating Conditions
Parameter Symbol Min. Max. Units Conditions
Operating Temperature T
A
-40 85 °C
Storage Temperature T
S
-40 100 °C
Supply Voltage V
CC
2.4 3.6 V
Electrical & Optical Specifications (Ta=25°C)
Parameters Symbol Min. Typ. Max. Units Conditions
Input
Logic High Voltage, LEDON V
IH
1.6 V
CC
V
Logic High Voltage, ENB V
IH
1.4 V
CC
V For V
CC
= 2.4V
1.5 V
CC
V For 2.4 <V
CC
d 3V
1.7 V
CC
V For 3 < V
CC
d 3.6V
Logic Low Voltage, LEDON V
IL
0 0.3 V
Logic Low Voltage, ENB V
IL
0 0.3 V
Logic High Input Current, LEDON I
IH
0.1 1
PA
V
I
V
IH
Logic High Input Current, ENB I
IH
0.1 1
PA
V
I
V
IH
Logic Low Input Current, LEDON I
IL
0.1 1
PA
V
I
V
IL
Logic Low Input Current, ENB I
IL
0.1 1
PA
V
I
V
IL
Shutdown Current I
SD
0.3 1
PA
V
CC
= 3V, ENB = 3V
Idle Current I
CC
500 650
PA
V
CC
= 3V, ENB = 0V
Output
Analog Output V
PFILT
1.25 1.9 2.55 V V
CC
= 3V, ENB = 0V, LEDON = 10
kHz, 50% DC, Continuous pulses;
R3 = 1Mohm, C3 = 3.3nF;
Kodak 18% grey card at detectable
distance = 10mm from the APDS-
9120
Digital Output V
OL
0 0.3 V I
DOUT(Low)
= 2mA, V
CC
= 3V
Rise Time(DOUT) T
R
–1–
PsV
CC
= 3V, R2 = 10k:,
Frequency = 10kHz
Fall Time(DOUT) T
F
–1–
PsV
CC
= 3V, R2 = 10k:,
Frequency = 10kHz
Transmitter
Max I
LED
Pulse Width Max-PW 120
Ps
V
CC
= 3V, ENB = 0V
I
LED
Peak Pulse Current ILEDpk 85 120 155 mA
V
CC
= 3V, R1 = 10:
Hysterisis Comparator
Hysterisis V
HYS
40 mV V
CC
= 3V
Threshold Voltage V
TH
655 mV V
CC
= 3V
Ambient light tolerance
100k
-
Iux
Sun light
10K
-
Incandescent
5K
-
Fluorescent
10K
-
Halogen
3
APDS-9120 Internal Block Diagram
V-I
Converter
C3
LED Driver with
Stuck High
Protection
Sunlight
Cancellation
TIA
(4) Vcc(7) ENBAR
(5) LEDON
(10) GND
(9) DOUT
(6) LEDK
(1) PFILT
R1
R2
VIO
LED
PIN
R3
(3) NC3
(8) NC8
(2) NC2
Comparator
APDS-9120 I/O Pins Configuration Table
Pin Symbol Type Description
1 PFILT Analog
O/P
Analog Output
Connect to integration circuit
(R3 & C3)
2 NC2 No Connection
3 NC3 No Connection
4V
CC
Supply Voltage Supply
5 LEDON Digital
I/P
LED Driver Input
LEDA will turn off when LEDON is
stuck in high state for more than
Max-PW
6 LEDK LED
Cathode
Connect to a current limiting resistor
7 ENBAR Digital
I/P
Power Down Enable
ENB = 0 Normal mode operation
ENB = 1 Shut down mode
8 NC8 No Connection
9 DOUT Digital
O/P
Digital Output
An open drain output that requires
a pull-up resistor of recommended
value 10k:
DOUT = Low when VPFILT > VTH
DOUT = High when VPFILT < VTH
10 GND Ground Ground
1
2
3
45
6
7
8
9
10

APDS-9120-020

Mfr. #:
Manufacturer:
Broadcom / Avago
Description:
Proximity Sensors Proximity Sensor
Lifecycle:
New from this manufacturer.
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