Optional VL53L0X satellite board P-NUCLEO-53L0A1
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Optional VL53L0X satellite board
The VL53L0X satellites can be directly plugged onto the X-NUCLEO-53L0A1 expansion
board through the two 10 pin connectors or connected to the board through flying leads.
When connected through flying leads, developers should break off the mini PCB from the
satellite board, and use only the “VL53L0X mini PCB” which benefits from a smaller form
factor for easier integration into customers devices.
Figure 2. Connections of VL53L0X satellite boards
Laser consideration
The VL53L0X contains a laser emitter and corresponding drive circuitry. The laser output is
designed to remain within Class 1 laser safety limits under all reasonably foreseeable
conditions including single faults in compliance with IEC 60825-1:2014 (third edition). The
laser output will remain within Class 1 limits as long as the STMicroelectronics
recommended device settings are used and the operating conditions specified in the
datasheet are respected. The laser output power must not be increased by any means and
no optics should be used with the intention of focusing the laser beam.
Figure 3. Class 1 laser product label
