2nd-generation multi-zone direct Time-of-Flight sensor
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- The VL53L8 direct Time-of-Flight (dToF) sensor is ideal for smartphones as well as smart speakers, human-machine interfaces, consumer LiDAR, and AR/VR/MR
- Sensor combines new revolutionary metasurface lens technology with a more powerful and efficient laser and improved on-chip processing
“ST’s ToF technology has enjoyed massive commercial success, now shipping in more than 200 smartphone models and 100 PC, projector, and robotic products. Now, VL53L8FlightSense sensor takes ranging performance and power efficiency to new levels,” said
Developed in partnership with Metalenz, the world's first optical metasurface technology enables optical systems to collect more light, provide multiple functions in a single layer, and deliver new forms of sensing in smartphones and other devices, all in its compact package.
The VL53L8 is ideal for smartphones and tablets in both user-facing and world-facing applications, but also for accessories in the personal electronics segment like smart speakers and AR/VR/MR. The user-facing applications include object tracking and gesture recognition. World-facing applications include laser-autofocus, camera selection, touch-to-focus, and flash dimming – the VL53L8 will deliver even greater benefit to these features in low-light conditions. The sensor can also support indoor/outdoor detection and smart-focus bracketing, as well as consumer LiDAR, where depth mapping is required.
Technical information
The module embeds a high output 940nm VCSEL light source, a System-on-Chip sensor with an embedded VCSEL driver, the receiving array of SPADs, and a low-power 32-bit MCU core. The VL53L8 adopts a metasurface lens technology in both the transmit and receive apertures. Moreover, like the VL53L5, the new sensor delivers 16 or 64 discrete ranging zones with stable and accurate improved ranging.
The VL53L8 builds upon the innovations delivered by previous ST ToF sensors including VL53L5. The 2nd-generation ranging sensor incorporates an efficient optically diffractive metasurface lens technology, manufactured at the company’s 300mm fab in
Like all other FlightSense ToF proximity sensors, the VL53L8 retains an IEC 60825-1 Class 1 certification and is fully eye-safe for consumer products with an advanced lens detach detection system.
The VL53L8 is entering mass production now for select customers. Please contact your ST sales office for pricing and sample requests.
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