High Level Description
The sensor needs to be configured before it can be used.
The gain selection needs to be set for optimum perfor-
mance depending on light levels. The flowcharts below
describe the different procedures required.
SENSOR GAIN
OPTIMIZATION
Step 1
Hardware Reset
Step 2
Device Initialization
Step 3 - 4
Select sensor gain settings
Step 5
Acquire ADC readings
SENSOR
OPERATION
Step 1
Hardware Reset
Step 2
Device Initialization
Step 3 - 4
Select sensor gain settings
Step 5
Acquire dark offset and
store current offset values
ADC readings
No
optimum?
Yes
STOP
Sensor gain optimization flowchart
Step 6
Acquire ADC readings
Step 7
Compute sensor values
STOP
Sensor operation flowchart
* Please refer to application note for more detailed information.