POLOLU 2490 - VL53L0X Time-of-Flight Distance Sensor Carrier

POLOLU 2490 - VL53L0X Time-of-Flight Distance Sensor Carrier

This sensor is a carrier/breakout board for ST’s VL53L0X laser-ranging sensor, which measures the range to a target object up to 2 m away. The VL53L0X uses time-of-flight measurements of infrared pulses for ranging, allowing it to give accurate results independent of the target’s color and surface. Distance measurements can be read through a digital I²C interface. The board has a 2.8 V linear regulator and integrated level-shifters that allow it to work over an input voltage range of 2.6 V to 5.5 V, and the 0.1" pin spacing makes it easy to use with standard solderless breadboards and 0.1" perfboards.

Dimensions: 0.5" × 0.7" × 0.085" (13 mm × 18 mm × 2 mm)
Weight without header pins: 0.5 g (0.02 oz)
Operating voltage: 2.6 V to 5.5 V
Supply current: 10 mA (typical average during active ranging)
Varies with configuration, target, and environment. Peak current can reach 40 mA.
Output format (I²C): 16-bit distance reading (in millimeters)
Effective range depends on configuration, target, and environment.
The datasheet does not specify a minimum range, but in our experience, the effective limit is about 3 cm.