Vishay Intertechnology’s New Automotive Grade Proximity Sensors Deliver High Resolution Up to 20 µm for Force Sensing

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Vishay Intertechnology has launched two new Automotive Grade proximity sensors, the VCNL3030X01 and VCNL3036X01, which provide high resolution of up to 20 µm for force sensing applications. These sensors are designed to prevent false triggers in various applications, including automotive and consumer devices. The devices support an I²C bus communication interface, programmable interrupts, and have selectable output formats. Samples are available now, with a lead time of six to 12 weeks for larger orders. Both sensors are RoHS-compliant and offer enhanced design flexibility.

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• Introduction of new Automotive Grade proximity sensors VCNL3030X01 and VCNL3036X01.
• High resolution of 20 µm enhances force sensing accuracy.
• Supports low-cost solutions for automotive and consumer applications.
• Programmable interrupt functions reduce microcontroller communication.
• Availability of samples and production quantities now.

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Offered in Low Profile SMD Packages, Devices Prevent False Triggers in Automotive, Consumer, and Industrial Applications

MALVERN, Pa., Nov. 16, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Optoelectronics group of Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (NYSE: VSH) today introduced two new fully integrated Automotive Grade proximity sensors with high resolution up to 20 µm for force sensing applications. They each combine a photodiode, amplifier, and ADC circuitry in a 4 mm by 2.36 mm surface-mount package with a low 0.75 mm profile. The VCNL3030X01 features an onboard infrared emitter (IRED) while the VCNL3036X01 is designed to be used with up to three external IREDs, for which an onboard driver with internal logic is provided.

Ideally suited for use in automotive, consumer, smart home, industrial, office, and toy products, the AEC-Q101 qualified devices released today provide higher resolution compared to previous-generation sensors at a lower cost. When used for force sensing applications in steering wheel controls, laptop smart power buttons and multi-force trackpads, and touchpads for IoT devices and kitchen appliances, the VCNL3030X01 and VCNL3036X01 prevent false triggers and even allow users to wear gloves. Designed to work with external IREDs, the VCNL3036X01 provides increased flexibility for product design.

The devices support the I²C bus communication interface, while their programmable interrupt function allows designers to specify high and low thresholds, which reduces the continuous communication with the microcontroller. Featuring selectable 12-bit and 16-bit outputs, the proximity sensors use intelligent cancellation to eliminate cross-talk, while a smart persistence scheme ensures accurate sensing and faster response time. The VCNL3030X01’s emitter wavelength peaks at 940 nm and has no visible “red-tail.”

The VCNL3030X01 and VCNL3036X01 feature IRED / LED pulse current of 200 mA, a supply voltage range of 2.5 V to 3.6 V, and an I²C bus voltage range from 1.8 V to 5.5 V. For force sensing applications, the sensors offer the flexibility to fine-tune the current for short displacements. The devices are RoHS-compliant, halogen-free, and Vishay Green.

Samples and production quantities of the new proximity sensors are available now, with lead times of six to 12 weeks for large orders.

Vishay manufactures one of the world’s largest portfolios of discrete semiconductors and passive electronic components that are essential to innovative designs in the automotive, industrial, computing, consumer, telecommunications, military, aerospace, and medical markets. Serving customers worldwide, Vishay is The DNA of tech.™ Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. is a Fortune 1,000 Company listed on the NYSE (VSH). More on Vishay at www.Vishay.com.

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For more information please contact:
Vishay Intertechnology
Peter Henrici, +1 408 567-8400
peter.henrici@vishay.com
or
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Bob Decker, +1 415 409-0233
bob.decker@redpinesgroup.com

Links to product datasheets:
http://www.vishay.com/ppg?84960 (VCNL3030X01)
http://www.vishay.com/ppg?84937 (VCNL3036X01)

Link to product photo:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/vishay/albums/72157716847343562

FAQ

What are the features of Vishay's new proximity sensors VCNL3030X01 and VCNL3036X01?

The VCNL3030X01 and VCNL3036X01 proximity sensors feature high resolution up to 20 µm, I²C communication, programmable interrupts, and selectable output formats.

When are the new VCNL3030X01 and VCNL3036X01 sensors available?

Samples and production quantities of the VCNL3030X01 and VCNL3036X01 sensors are available now, with lead times of six to 12 weeks for larger orders.

What applications are the new proximity sensors by Vishay suitable for?

The sensors are ideal for automotive, consumer, smart home, industrial, and toy products, preventing false triggers in various applications.

What advantages do the new proximity sensors provide?

The sensors offer higher resolution, reduced costs, and enhanced flexibility in product design, catering to diverse applications.