The VL53L1X is an advanced Time of Flight (ToF) laser distance sensor capable of high-accuracy long-range measurement. It uses a 940 nm invisible VCSEL infrared laser and integrated SPAD (single photon avalanche diode) receiver array to measure the distance to objects with high precision.
This sensor can accurately detect targets from 4 cm up to 4 meters, even in varying ambient lighting conditions. It features fast measurement rates up to 50 Hz, a 27 degree field of view, and supports region-of-interest (ROI) customization, allowing smaller or multiple detection zones.
The VL53L1X is ideal for robots, drones, gesture detection, and proximity measurement applications. It communicates over a standard I2C interface and is compatible with Arduino, Raspberry Pi, and other microcontrollers.
Features
Fully integrated compact ToF laser module
Operating voltage: 3.3V to 5V
Detection range: 4 cm to 4 m
Typical field of view: 27 degrees
Fast and accurate distance measurement up to 50 Hz
Built-in 940 nm invisible Class 1 laser emitter
SPAD photodiode receiver with integrated lens
Supports adjustable Region of Interest (ROI)
I2C communication up to 400 kHz
Compatible with VL53L0X FlightSense driver
Built-in shutdown and interrupt pins
Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|
| Voltage | 3.3V – 5V |
| Communication | I2C |
| Measurement Range | 4 cm – 4 m |
| Field of View | 27° |
| Max Measurement Rate | 50 Hz |
| Module Size | 12 × 17 × 3.2 mm |
| Operating Temperature | -20°C to +85°C |
Applications
Robotics and drone obstacle detection
Distance measurement and ranging
Smart lighting control
Gesture recognition
Object and motion sensing
