
ams OSRAM TMF8801 1D Time-of-Flight Distance Sensors
ams OSRAM TMF8801 1D Time-of-Flight Distance Sensors offer highly accurate depth accuracy detection through a sub-nanosecond light pulse and an anti-aliasing "stop-watch" method to measure the round-trip time of the pulse. The TMF8801 provides single-zone detection of an object irrespective of color, reflectivity, and texture. These modules with a VCSEL emitter offer a high dynamic range and detection sensing measurements with a 20mm to 2500mm distance range. TMF8801 utilizes highly sensitive Single-Photon Avalanche Diode (SPAD) detection with fast, compact time-to-digital converters to make highly accurate distance measurements within ±5%. It can operate in dark environments and in the presence of sunlight.
The on-chip histogram processing of the TMF8801 enables the device to detect cover glass and compensate for dirt, smudges, or contaminants, ensuring a high Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR). The histogram delivers dynamic cover glass calibration and crosstalk compensation, while background light noise is minimized through on-chip sunlight rejection filters. Data output is handled through a 1.8V, I2C fast-mode communications interface.
Features
- Direct ToF technology with high sensitivity SPAD detection
- Fast Time-to-Digital Converter (TDC) architecture
- Enables dark and sunlight environment distance measurement within ±5%
- Sub-nanosecond light pulse
- 20mm to 2500mm distance sensing at 30Hz
- On-chip histogram processing
- 940nm VCSEL Class 1 Eye Safety
- Sunlight on-chip rejection filter and algorithm
- 2.7V to 3.3V supply voltage range
- -30°C to +70°C operating temperature range
- Compact 2.2mm x 3.6mm x 1.0mm Organic Land Grid Array (OLGA) package
Applications
- Laser Detect Auto-Focus (LDAF)
- Presence detection
- Industrial ranging
- People counting
- Object and collision avoidance
- Fast-ranging navigation detection
- Inventory control
- Optical switches
- Low-power system buffering of 3D cameras
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