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# Adafruit APDS9960 Proximity, Light, RGB, and Gesture Sensor

**Brand:** Adafruit

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## Pricing

- **Price:** $15.81
- **Stock:** In stock at supplier
- **Local warehouse:** 0 units
- **Supplier (Adafruit):** 39 units
- **SKU:** AF-3595

## Description

The Adafruit APDS9960 is a multi-function sensor that combines proximity detection, ambient light sensing, RGB colour sensing and gesture recognition in a single I2C breakout. It uses an integrated IR LED and four directional photodiodes to detect reflected IR energy, enabling both distance measurement and directional gesture recognition. The breakout includes a 3.3V regulator and level shifting for use with 3.3V or 5V microcontrollers. A configurable interrupt pin can fire when proximity or colour thresholds are exceeded. Key Features Gesture Recognition – Detects left, right, up and down gestures (more complex gestures possible with additional code) Proximity Detection – 8-bit resolution distance measurement up to a few centimetres RGB Colour Sensing – Measures red, green, blue and clear light levels Ambient Light Sensing – General light intensity measurement Integrated IR LED – Built-in IR emitter and driver for proximity and gesture sensing Configurable Interrupt – Fires on proximity or colour threshold events I2C Interface – Simple two-wire communication Wide Voltage Range – 3–5V with on-board regulator and level shifting Ideal For Touchless gesture control interfaces Proximity-activated displays or lights Colour detection and sorting Ambient light-responsive projects Package Contents 1× Adafruit APDS9960 Proximity, Light, RGB and Gesture Sensor Breakout

**Product Type:** physical

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