Bringing excellent distance measurement capabilities to mobile phones, consumer electronics, and industrial equipment. FlightSenseTM technology has been adopted by LG for its G3 smartphone's camera autofocus function.

China, October 17, 2014- STMicroelectronics (ST; NYSE: STM), a leading global semiconductor supplier spanning multiple electronic applications, has launched a new high-precision optical range finding module. The new product is based on FlightSenseTM Time of Flight technology, providing designers with excellent ranging capabilities.

FlightSenseTM technology provides accurate distance data by measuring the time it takes for light to be reflected back by a target object. However, traditional sensors can only report the strength of reflected signals and cannot provide accurate distance. Compared with traditional infrared distance sensors, STMicroelectronics' FlightSenseTM technology has unique advantages, including longer measurement distances (distance measurement is not directly related to the reflectivity of the target object), higher frame rates, and lower power consumption.

STMicroelectronics' VL6180X module integrates FlightSenseTM proximity sensor and ambient light sensor (ALS), ambient-lightsensor）， Provide basic gesture recognition functionality, simplify user interface design, and improve product performance. The new product supports multiple innovative applications in the market, including smartphones, tablets, and game console controllers, while also enhancing the performance of consumer electronics and industrial products.

FlightSenseTM technology has been adopted by global electronics giant LG due to its G3 smartphone's laser autofocus function.

The VL6180X module adopts a sophisticated optical package of 4.8mmx2.8mmx1.0mm LGA12, which can accurately measure target objects 100mm or farther according to the working environment. This module is equipped with an I2C interface and two programmable GPIO pins. The main controller controls the optical module through the I2C interface to read data on distance measurement or ambient light intensity; The GPIO pin can be configured to execute threshold applications.

STMicroelectronics' newly launched VL6180X Explorer Evaluation Kit allows designers to easily unleash the full potential of this proximity sensor module. It not only enables customers to quickly learn how to use FlightSenseTM technology, but also supports application development on actual devices. This tool includes a pluggable USB interface, STM32Nucleo development board, and VL6180X sensor expansion board. The VL6180X sensor expansion board integrates sensors, a 4-digit LED display screen, and control switches for distance measurement and ambient light sensing functions. The display screen can show the target distance or ambient light intensity.

The VL6180X sensor has started mass production; The VL6180X Explorer Evaluation Kit is now available for purchase.

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