General Description
The MAX44009 ambient light sensor features an I2C digital output that is ideal for a number of portable applications such as smartphones, notebooks, and industrial sensors. At less than 1µA operating current, it is the lowest power ambient light sensor in the industry and features an ultra-wide 22-bit dynamic range from 0.045 lux to 188,000 lux.
Low-light operation allows easy operation in dark-glass applications.
FEATUREs
♦ Wide 0.045 Lux to 188,000 Lux Range
♦ Small, 2mm x 2mm x 0.6mm UTDFN-Opto
♦ VCC = 1.7V to 3.6V
♦ ICC = 0.65µA Operating Current
♦ -40NC to +85NC Temperature Range
♦ Device Address Options
1001 010x and 1001 011x
Applications
Tablet PCs/Notebook Computers
TVs/Projectors/Displays
Digital Lighting Management
Portable Devices
Cellular Phones/Smartphones
Security Systems