Details
Features
- Direct ToF (dToF) technology with high sensitivity SPAD detection
- 10mm to 11,000mm distance sensing
- Configurable 8x8, 16x16, 32x32 & 48x32 zones
- 80° FOV (diagonal, aspect ratio 4:3); rectangular SPADs
- Full internal processing
- Raw data streaming including processed distance data due to fast I3C and SPI interface
- 1cm minimum distance and 0.25 mm resolution
- Multi-objects detection. Cover glass smudge tolerant
- -40ºC to 85ºC temperature range
- Module size 5.7 mm x 2.9 mm x 1.5 mm Smallest high resolution dToF sensor
Benefits
- Delivers high SNR, wide dynamic range and no multi-path reflections
- Long range high frequency measurements
- Applicable to a wide range of applications from 8x8 long range mode to high resolution 48x32 mode
- Matches autofocus region of interest of mobile phone cameras including wide angle camera
- Off-load host processing power
- Enables AI applications by providing high speed histogram data
- Support macro range to telephoto range of mobile phone autofocus (LDAF)
- dToF operation with up to 4 objects per depth point
- Suitable for a wide range of commercial and industrial applications
- Allow integrations in space constrained applications
Parameters
Sensor zones
multi
Number of detection zones
1536
Detection distance
max.
1100
cm
Wafer level optical filters
Yes
Field of view
80
°
Operating ambient temperature
min.
-40
°C
max.
85
°C
Supply voltage
min.
2.9
V
max.
3.6
V
3.3
V
Wavelength
940 nm
Package
OLGA18
Package dimension
l
5.7
mm
w
2.9
mm
h
1.5
mm
Interface
input
I²C
I³C
SPI (16MHz)
output
I²C
SPI
I³C
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- Understanding of on-chip processing for distance, confidence, and ambient light data
- Examples of multi-object detection and AI-ready depth data in practice
Where it’s used:
- Depth-based object detection and scene mapping
- Gesture control for headphones and wearables
- Smart appliances such as lawn movers or coffee machines
- Industrial robotics, logistics, and camera autofocuus
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