Compact sensor module provides reliable proximity detection in consumer devices

The ROHM RPR-0720 infrared module can detect the presence of objects at a range of up to 15 mm. An on-chip I2C interface makes the sensor controllable by any microcontroller.

The ROHM RPR-0720 is an integrated infrared (IR) proximity sensor module which combines an emitter and receiver in a single small package.

 

The RPR-0720’s emitter is an IR vertical-cavity surface-emitting laser. The chip’s built-in IR receiver detects the approach of a person or other object by measuring the rate of reflection of IR light emitted by the VCSEL, over a range between 1 mm and 15 mm. The proximity sensing range is controllable by the system designer via its I2C interface.

 

The RPR-0720 measures 2.0 mm x 1.0 mm x 0.55 mm.

Features

  • Compatible with 1.8 V or 3.3 V logic interfaces
  • Built-in VCSEL driver
  • Ambient light cancellation
  • Low light leakage inside the package

Applications

  • Earbuds
  • Hearing aids
  • Mobile phones
  • Games machines
  • AR/VR equipment
  • Digital still cameras
ROHM — RPR-0720 Proximity Sensor

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