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By Reinhard Schaar
INTRODUCTION
With the first digital sensors featuring the possibility to be
controlled via the I2C-bus Vishay offered a demo kit that
allowed for an easy connection to any Windows PC.
This demo kit was for the very first proximity / ambient light
sensor (VCNL4000) and it looked as follows:
Fig. 1 - VCNL4000 Demo Kit
This VCNL4000 demo kit came with a mini-CD containing
the USB driver and software, a USB dongle and the
VCNL4000 sensor board.
This kit has now been replaced with the Sensor Starter Kit.
Fig. 2 - Sensor Starter Kit
The Sensor Starter Kit includes a USB dongle and mini-CD,
which includes the needed USB driver and updated
software. This is now the base for all of Vishay’s sensor
boards.
This kit (order name: SensorStarterKit) can be purchased
from any of our catalogue distributors. It serves as the base
for the VCNL4010, VCNL4020, VCNL4020X01, and
VCNL3020 sensor boards and the VCNL4020 gesture demo
board.
Every new digital sensor will also be available on a new
sensor board, which can be connected to the USB dongle
and operated with the Sensor Starter Kit software.
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For the sensor boards, please contact
sensorstechsupport@vishay.com and we will send you
the requested board absolutely free of charge.
Software upgrades will be provided by e-mail and are also
available as a download, under the “Software” section from
the Sensor Starter Kit website:
www.vishay.com/moreinfo/vcnldemokit/
The VCNL4020 is the default sensor board attached to the
Sensor Starter Kit because this is best starting point to learn
about proximity and ambient light sensors.
Fig. 3 - VCNL4020 Sensor Board
The VCNL4010 and VCNL3020 are function and
feature-wise the same as the VCNL4020, except the
VCNL3020 does not include the ambient light sensor. The
VCNL4020X01 is nearly identical to the VCNL4020, although
it covers the higher temperature range required for
automotive applications and comes with a bit higher internal
emitter intensity.
For complete details on the VCNLs please read their
datasheets
www.vishay.com/optical-sensors/reflective-outputis-16/
and corresponding application notes “Designing VCNLxyz
into an Application”:
www.vishay.com/doc?84138 (VCNL4010)
www.vishay.com/doc?84136 (VCNL4020)
www.vishay.com/doc?84139 (VCNL3020)
There will soon be more digital sensors, an ambient light
sensor, an RGB sensor and the next generation of
proximity / ambient light sensors. This common base will be
used for all these new devices. All available sensor boards
that can be driven with the Sensor Starter Kit are shown
here: www.vishay.com/moreinfo/vcnldemokit/
ESD WARNING
The VCNLs are sensitive to electrostatic discharge. Please
take necessary precautions when handling the sensors and
kit. For further information please read “Assembly
Instructions” and “Packaging and Ordering”.
KIT COMPONENTS
There are three main components to the kit:
1. The blue sensor board, on which is soldered the
VCNL4020, a decoupling capacitor, an additional IRED
(VSMF2890GX01), some switching components, and
the 2 x 8 pin connector
2. The USB dongle, which takes care of delivering the
needed I2C-bus and supplies “clean” power to the
sensor board (plus some GPIOs)
3. The development software found on the CD
The sensor board can be plugged into the USB dongle in the
up or down orientation. An indicator light within the dongle
will be illuminated when the sensor board is receiving power
and the development software is started. The CD also
contains a software license file. Note that the license file will
be installed automatically by the installer. If for some reason
this does not happen, the license folder is also included on
the CD and should be saved to the C: drive before the
software will run:
Fig. 4 - Vishay License in C:/ Directory
Please follow the Sensor Starter Kit installation guide,
www.vishay.com/doc?84242
Fig. 5 - VCNL4010 Sensor Board
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VCNL Sensor Board Layout
The VCNL sensor boards, figure 3 and 5, have test points
to allow simple evaluation and / or connection to the
customer’s application board. The boards also include
an external emitter (VSMF2890GX01) to increase the
measurement range to 500 mm and supporting FETs to
use the integrated emitter and external emitter in series.
For more information on extending the detection range,
please read www.vishay.com/doc?84225
Sensor Board Description, Functions, and Features, as
well as a Schematic of the Board
For the VCNL4020 gesture control sensor board, this
information can be found at: www.vishay.com/doc?84218
Every new sensor board can be connected to the Sensor
Starter Kit. Please see:
www.vishay.com/moreinfo/vcnldemokit/
and the last page of this document.
Other Useful Links
I2C specification version 3.0:
www.nxp.com/documents/user_manual/UM10204.pdf
Male pin connector 2199SB-XXG-301523
Female pin connector 2200SB-XXG-A1
www.almita-connectors.com/connector/pcb-connectors.html
VCNL40x0 Development Software
After installing the software, run the following command:
Rapid_VCNL40x0.exe. When executing the program, the
Proximity Function screen is displayed. There are four
tabbed files: Proximity Function, Ambient Light Function,
Setup, and Register.
PROXIMITY FUNCTION
Proximity Mode
- select a single measurement, periodic measurement, or
self-timed measurement. The periodic measurement rates
are set in the Measurement Speed window within Setup
menu. The default setting is “periodic measurement (on
demand).” Selecting periodic measurement sets the
‘prox_od’ bit 3 of the command register #0 (80h) to “1.”
See screen shot 1.
When chosen “selftimed mode” one additional window
will appear what allows then the to program the proximity
rate between 1.95 and 250 measurements per second as
specified within datasheet: proximity rate register #2 (82h)
bits 0 to 2.
Proximity Settings
- sets the infrared emitter current. The infrared emitter
current determines the effective range of the sensor;
higher current will translate to longer sensing range. This
feature can also be used to determine the impact of the
cover or window on the sensing range. To compensate for
the infrared light absorbed by the window, the current can
be increased. The current can be set by either toggling up
or down or by left clicking in the window and a current
select bar will pop-up. The default setting is 100 mA.
Proximity Results
- shows the chosen measurement rate, which is dependent
on the delay time selected in conjunction with the
measurement speed. The default is 10 ms (“10”), which
results in about 30 measurements per second. So the time
needed for one measurement is 1/30 s = 0.033 s, which is
shown within the “Measurement Time / Sample” field. The
next four items show the actual proximity counts, their
max., min., and mean values as well as the averaged peak
to peak noise value.
Clear Display
- clears the upper and lower window graphs and resets the
‘Data#’ to zero.
Proximity Value
Changes the unit of measure for the proximity value.
Click on the small blue letter on its left side. This letter
indicates the selected format: b = binary, d = decimal,
x = hexadecimal, o = octal, and p stands for SI notation.
Infinite Impulse Response (IIR) Filter
This low pass filter is activated with the “active” button and
shows an average of the measurement results. The average
value can be changed from 1 to 20 by clicking on the toggle
arrow where 1 corresponds to no averaging and 20 to strong
averaging. When active the button will be red.
Upper Window
Displays the entire 16-bit measured signal from 0 to 65 535
counts.
Lower Window
Displays only the active or dynamic range. The y-axis
represents the number of counts and will change depending
on the sensor reading.
Proximity Measurement
Click on the measure button to initiate a measurement.
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Screen Shot 1
Offset
Without an object in range, the upper window shows an
offset of approximately 2000 counts. The lower windows
shows the exact values. This offset is a result of optical
crosstalk and digital noise. In an application where a window
is placed over the top of the sensor, the offset value can be
as high as 5000 to 20 000 counts.
For the kit, the offset value is calculated by averaging the
last 2 seconds of counts. In a ready-made application the
offset value should be subtracted from incoming proximity
readings and the resultant used to determine object
proximity.
Object with Range of 200 mm and 100 mm
Assuming the offset value is 2170 counts, at a range of
200 mm, the reflection from a hand results in an output
count of 2190 counts. This is 20 counts higher than the
offset or noise floor. At a range of 100 mm, the reflection of
the object results in an output count of 2270 counts. This is
100 counts higher than the offset value. By clicking the
“Compensate Offset” button, the software simulates this
subtraction. When this function is active, the button will be
red as in screen shot 1. With compensation offset active, the
digital signal in the lower frame will display only the counts
related to the reflected signal, effectively zeroing the offset.
This is a feature of the kit only. In actual applications, the
offset value should be subtracted to obtain actual proximity
or ambient counts.
Object with Range of 10 mm and 5 mm
With compensation offset active, at a range of 10 mm, the
reflection of the object (hand) results in an output count of
approximately 8000 counts. At a range of 5 mm, the
reflection results in an output count of approximately 30 000
counts. Again, with compensation offset active, the digital
signal in the lower frame shows only the counts related to
the reflected signal.
Display Range
Displays a specific range of readings by entering a minimum
reading number on the right side of the x-axis and the
maximum reading number on the left side of the x-axis. Type
over the existing displayed value. This feature is only
available when measurements have stopped.
Register Values
The actual proximity value is available by selecting
the Register Value tab. The high 16-bit value is stored
in register #7 and the low value is stored in register #8.
Register #7 equals 8 (dec) [00001000] and register #8 equals
114 (dec) [01110010]. See screen shot 2.
Periodic measurement (on demand)
Single measurement (on demand)
Selftimed mode
Proximity Rate
(only available for seftimed mode)
(
Proximity values
On / off compensation
Low pass filter set on / off
Start / stop Measurement
Upper window
lower window
Set display range
Measurement rate and time
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Screen Shot 2
FORMAT FEATURES - PROXIMITY
To Copy Graph
Right click within the upper or lower window and select
“Copy Data” = “Daten kopieren.”
To Change Line Color
Click inside the small white rectangle located between the
upper and lower signal windows to change line colors,
patterns, and other features.
AMBIENT LIGHT FUNCTION
Ambient Mode
Select a single, periodic, or selftimed measurement. The
default setting is “periodic measurement (on demand).”
Click ‘Measure’ to execute the measure function. See
screen shot 3.
Upper Window
The upper window displays the entire 16-bit measured
signal from 0 to 65 535 counts.
Lower Window
The lower window displays only the active or dynamic
range. The y-axis represents the number of counts and will
change depending on the sensor reading.
Ambient Light Settings
Defines the number of measurements used in the averaging
function. Use the toggle button located left of the “Samples
taken in 100 ms” title to scroll through available settings or
click within the white value box and a pull down menu
opens displaying all available values. The advantage of
this function is that disturbance from 50 Hz / 60 Hz sources
(100 Hz / 120 Hz) is significantly reduced by averaging.
The default setting is 32 which sets bit 0, bit 1 and bit 2
of register #4 to 5(dec) (101); translated, 25 or 32
measurements within 100 ms. These 32 measurements are
averaged and the result is then available within Ambient
Light Result register #5 and #6.
Auto Offset
Compensates for temperature related drift of the ambient
light measurements. With auto offset active, the offset value
is measured before each ambient light measurement and
subtracted automatically from the actual reading. The
default setting is “Auto Offset” active. “Auto Offset” is bit 3
of Ambient Light Parameter Register #4 (84h).
Continuous Conversion
Allows for faster measurements. With this selected, single
conversions are made in a much shorter time.
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Screen Shot 3
Clear Display
Clears the upper and lower window graphs and resets the
“Data#” to zero.
Illuminance
Displays the ambient light level in lux. It is calculated by
dividing the number of counts by four. For example, there
are 2400 counts which, when divided by four, results in
600 lx, see screen shot 3.
Figure of Merit
The ideal ambient light sensor will produce exactly the same
output (counts) for the same brightness regardless of the
source of light. In reality, silicon-based ambient light sensors
will produce slightly different readings for halogen (2856 K
CIE illuminant A), incandescent, fluorescent, and white LED
sources. Figure 7 shows the average response for the
VCNL40x0 ambient light sensors for all the above light
sources and graphs the number of counts versus lux value
for each light source. The halogen lamp shows a factor of
5.1 for digital counts versus lux, the fluorescent lamp shows
a factor of 3.2 and white LEDs shows a factor of 4.1. The
average response is a factor of 4 counts per lux. As shown
in figure 6, a count of 1000 corresponds to 250 lx. This same
count could be 200 lx for the halogen lamp or 310 lx for the
fluorescent lamp. The overall tolerance for the VCNL40x0
ambient light sensor for different light sources is -22 % to
+24 %.
The VCNL4010 and VCNL4020 have a sensitivity of 0.23 lux
per count.
Periodic measurement (on demand)
Single measurement (on demand)
Selftimed mode
Measurement Rate
(only available for seftimed mode)
(
Measurement rate and time
Start / stop Measurement
Illuminance
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Fig. 6 - Ambient Light Signal (cts) vs. Illuminance EV (lx) Fig. 7 - VCNL40x0 Measurements (cts) vs. Illuminance (lx)
Screen Shot 4
100 000
1
100
1000
10 000
10
Ambient Light Signal (cts)
EV - Illuminance (lx)
0.1 1 10 100 1000 10 000 100 000
60 000
0
20 000
30 000
50 000
10 000
VCNL40x0 Measurements (cts)
EV - Illuminance (lx)
0 2000 4000 6000 8000 10 000 12 000
40 000
White LED
Halogen
3.2
5.1
4.1
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Interrupt
In order to set interrupt thresholds, it is necessary to
determine the offset counts for the sensor. The offset count
is application specific so it can only be determined by
assembling the sensor with surrounding components with
the cover or window above it. Offset counts are initially
determined during development and may again be
measured during assembly or final test of the end product.
To determine the offset counts, the sensor’s proximity
performance must be determined using the worst-case
reflective object required to be detected at the desired
distance it is to be detected. By adjusting the current of the
infrared emitter, the range can be established. By
adjusting the measurement speed, the response rate
desired can be established. All these parameters together
yield the total offset counts of the sensor without an object
in range.
Example:
The sensor without any cover and close surrounding of
other objects / components delivers about 2300 counts with
an infrared emitter current of 100 mA. With some higher
components close by and with a less transmissive cover
this easily could rise up to 5000 or even 20 000 counts,
depending on the distance and reflectivity of the cover used.
As shown in screen shot 4, the offset counts are 5400. As an
example, the application needs to detect an object at a
distance of 5 cm. After some development trials, the sensor
measures 5500 counts when the object is 5 cm distance and
the forward current is 100 mA. For the application, the upper
threshold will be set to 5500 counts, the green line in screen
shot 4. When the counts exceed this threshold, in other
words when an object is at 5 cm distance or less, an
interrupt will be generated.
Screen Shot 5
Screen shot 5 shows the Setup page where the Interrupt
Control variables are set or defined:
• Upper threshold val
• Lower threshold value
• Number of measurements above or below a threshold
needed to generate an interrupt
• Enable interrupt threshold function
• Threshold applies to proximity or ambient light
To avoid reacting to momentary object proximity, some
applications will want to wait until several measurements are
taken indicating an object is present or has been removed
before generating an interrupt. The “Threshold hits needed”
value is set to 4 in screen shot 5. The upper threshold is set
to 5500 counts as discussed above. There is no lower
threshold. The interrupt is enabled as indicated by the green
arrow on the toggle button. Finally, the interrupt is for
Number of occurences to create an interrupt set to 4.
The higher the value, the less likely small disturbances will impact performance
Interrupt threshold is enabled as indicated by the green arrow.
When the threshold is exceeded, the flag for this will be enabled.
`High Threshold` register set to 5500.
Interrupt is for Proximity. If for ambient light, the green arrow would be lit
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proximity because the green arrow is not illuminated. If it
were for ambient light, the green arrow would be illuminated.
Note that by clicking on the “show in graph” button under
each threshold value, the user will graphically be shown the
threshold value in relation to the offset and current readings.
Screen Shot 6
Screen shot 6 demonstrates how a brief event, for example
a quick swipe of a hand, exceeded the threshold but
the number of consecutive measurements was less than
4 so an interrupt was not generated. Following this event,
an object is within 5 cm for long enough for an interrupt to
be generated. The “Interrupt High Thresold” indicator in
the lower left corner is illuminated (red). Once an object
is detected, there are a number of possible actions an
application can take. Continuous polling can be initiated
to monitor the object’s proximity. Or, the current interrupt
could be cleared, threshold values reprogrammed and the
microcontroller freed to perform other activities or to sleep
until an event occurs that generates a new interrrupt.
Upper threshold set to 5500 counts
Interrupt High Threshold is red because
object was detected for at least four
consecuve measurements
This event, for example a hand swipe, exceeded
the threshold but the number of consecuve
measurements was less than 4 so an interrupt
was not iniated
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Screen Shot 7
Screen shot 7 shows how the upper threshold is
reprogrammed to be high enough so that it will not
“be in play” anymore, for example 65 535 counts. To be
able to show it in the lower window, the value has been set
to 5600 for this example. The application needs to now
initiate an action when the object is no longer present. In a
smart phone application for example, the screen backlight
and touch function is turned off when the phone is brought
to the users ear (upper threshold) and should turn back on
when the phone is removed from being near the user’s ear
(lower threshold). The lower threshold should be above the
offset counts but below the present proximity counts. In
this example, the lower threshold is set to 5450 counts.
Screen shot 7 also shows that the object is removed and
the signal goes below the lower threshold. The “Interrupt
Low Thresold” indicator in the lower left corner is illuminated
(red).
Upper threshold set to 5600 counts
Interrupt Low Threshold is red
because object was removed from in
front of the sensor
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Screen Shot 8
Screen shot 8 shows that the status bit indicator for low threshold, “value < low threshold,” has been illuminated (int_th_lo = 1).
Upper threshold`register reprogrammed to 5600.
Lower threshold`register set to 5450.
Measurement Speed
- Sets the delay time between two consecutive measurements when in periodic
measurement mode. A delay time of “100” leads to about 10 measurements/sec.
Choosing “1” leads to more than 200 measurements per second which is the fastest rate
for this demo tool.
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Screen Shot 9
External Emitter Settings
In screen shot 9 the Setup screen for the VCNL4010 and
VCNL4020 is shown. For the VCNL4020X01 and also for the
VCNL3020 - which comes without the ambient light sensor
- the same demo software is used. Under the red Sensor
Board section, the default “internal emitter” indicator is
illuminated. Users have the option of selecting the use of an
external emitter or using both internal and external emitter.
The supply voltage for the external emitter is called VIR and
connected via the USB controller board to a 3.3 V power
supply, see figure 8 and 9. It can be connected to a separate
power supply. If internal and external infrared emitters will
be driven in series, they need to be connected to a higher
voltage.
The blue Proximity Modulator Adjustment section of the
Setup screen shows default values for the use of the
integrated infrared emitter. When using external emitters or
a combination of an internal and external emitter, the
modulation delay time, modulation dead time, and proximity
frequency may need to be adjusted. Please refer to the
VCNL4010, VCNL4020, or VCNL3020 Application Notes for
further details.
The green Proximity Measurement On Demand section
of the Setup screen allows users to adjust the delay between
two consecutive measurements. Any value between 0 and
10 000 can be entered in the field. A value of 0 results
in 1 ms between measurements (200 measurement per
second) while a value of 10 000 results in about 10 seconds
between measurements.
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SCHEMATIC
Fig. 8 - Circuit Diagram of VCNL4020 Sensor Board
IRE
GND
INT
IRI
SCL
SDA
3V3
VIR
A
C
optional
+3.3 V
+3.3 V
+3.3 V
+3.3 V
VIR VIR
VIR (2.5 V to 3.3 V) (1)
J4
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1
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+5 V
1
R2
4.7K
TP7
1
D1
VLMS1300-GS08
TP4
1
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Jumper 0R
R3
4.7K
J8
NC
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1
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NC
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PA0
1
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D2
VSMF2890GX01
R5
Jumper 0R
J1
SDA
1
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1
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VCC
1
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GND
1
TP3
1
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Si2302
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1
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2
4
9
8
5
11
3
TP9
1
Edge connector 16 pos.
Pinning for VISHAY USB Stick
When using the VCNL4020 sensor board without VISHAY USB stick,
an additional pullup resistors (2.4 to 10K) on SDA and SCL is necessary
Note
(1) VIR may be set > 3.3 V (< 5 V), however then Q1 will no longer short circuit
the external emitter D2
IREIRI IRED operating
L or open H both IREDs
H L or open forbidden
H H only external IRED
L or open L or open only internal IRED
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Fig. 9 - Circuit Diagram of VCNL4010 Sensor Board
The switching information (IRI and IRE) is delivered from the USB controller and the specification given above.
ADDITIONAL REMARKS
1. The demo software behind this Sensor Starter Kit is LabVIEW based. Due to licensing issues we cannot provide the LabVIEW
source code.
2. The controller within the USB dongle is a Cypress CY7C68013.
3. The nominal I
2
C-bus speed is about 100 kHz.
4. The required pull-up resistors at the SDA and SCL lines are within the dongle and connected to 3.3 V.
5. A small regulator provides all sensor boards with 3.3 V. Eventually the needed 2.5 V are created on the corresponding boards.
6. For additional handling of analog voltages, an A/D converter (MCP3421) is included within this dongle. Its address is “A0.”
7. These added rows of “test pins” shown in figures 3 and 5) allow a connection to your own application. Do not forget to add the
needed SDA / SCL pull-up resistors in this case. For all VCNL40x0 and VCNL3020 sensor boards it should also be noted, that
the anode side of the available external IRED needs to be connected to a supply voltage between 2.5 V and 5 V. This is done
within the USB dongle.
8. All VCNLs come with one and the same I
2
C-bus address: 26h for write and 27h for read. If more than one VCNL is used within
an application, a switch for the I
2
C-bus lines is needed. Please see some proposals on next pages.
For using VCNL4010 sensor board without VISHAY USB stick
additional pullup resistors (2.4 to 10K) on SDA and SCL necessary
IREIRI IRED operating
L or open H both IREDs
H L or open forbidden
H H only external IRED
L or open L or open only internal IRED
IRE
GND
INT
IRI
SCL
SDA
3V3
5 V
A
C
optional
+3.3 V
+3.3 V
+3.3 V
+3.3 V
VIR VIR
VIR (2.5 V to 5 V)
J4
NC
1
J13
NC
1
R2
4.7K
TP7
1
D1
VLMS11Q1R2
TP4
1
R6
Jumper 0R
R3
4.7K
J8
NC
1
TP10
1
J12
NC
1
J5
PA0
1
R1
300R
D2
VSMF2890GX01
R5
Jumper 0R
J1
SDA
1
TP6
1
J11
VCC
1
J2
GND
1
TP3
1
Q2
Si2302
J16
NC
1TP1
1
J6
NC
1
J10
NC
1
Ambi
PD
Proxi
PD
IRED
SDA
SCL
Anode
Cathode
VR
GND
VDD
VCNL4010 - IC
INT
GND
U1
1
2
4
5
12
7
3
6
13
U2
24LC64B
VCC
4
WP 5
SCL
1
GND
2
SDA
3
Q1
Si2301
TP8
1
J3
SCL
1
J15
GND
1
J9
VIN+
1
TP5
1
TP2
1
R4
4.7K
J14
NC
1
J7
PA2
1
C1
470 nF
TP9
1
Edge connector 16 pos.
Pinning for VISHAY USB Stick
Sensor Starter Kit User Guide
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PROPOSAL 1: SWITCHED VDD
PROPOSAL 2: SWITCHED SDA
Host
Micro Controller
I2C Bus Clock SCL
I2C Bus Data SDA
VCNL40x0
SCL(5)
SDA(4)
GND (6,12)
VDD (7)
IR_Anode (1)
VCNL40x0
SCL(5)
SDA(4)
GND (6,12)
VDD (7)
IR_Anode (1)
GPIO
Here: pinning for VCNL4010 shown
Host
Micro Controller
I2C Bus Clock SCL
I2C Bus Data SDA
VCNL40x0
SCL(5)
SDA(4)
GND (6,12)
VDD (7)
IR_Anode (1)
VCNL40x0
SCL(5)
SDA(4)
GND (6,12)
VDD (7)
IR_Anode (1)
GPIO
switching the SDA line,
e.g. With single bus switch as
74CBTLV1G125
Here: pinning for VCNL4010 shown
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PROPOSAL 3: VIA A DEDICATED I2C-BUS SWITCH IC, E.G. PCA9548 OR PCA9543A
(for two channels)
Host
Micro Controller
I2C Bus Clock SCL
I2C Bus Data SDA
SCL(5)
SDA(4)
GND (6,12)
VDD (7)
IR_Anode (1)
VCNL40x0
SCL(5)
SDA(4)
GND (6,12)
VDD (7)
IR_Anode (1)
VCNL40x0
SCL(5)
SDA(4)
GND (6,12)
VDD (7)
IR_Anode (1)
VCNL40x0
SCL(5)
SDA(4)
GND (6,12)
VDD (7)
IR_Anode (1)
VCNL40x0
Here: pinning for VCNL4010 shown
Sensor Starter Kit User Guide
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