Adafruit VL53L4CX Time of Flight Distance Sensor - ~1 to 6000mm
We have ✅ 1 available of the AF-5425 in our Sydney warehouse. An extra 87 units available with a short lead time.
The Adafruit VL53L4CX is the longest-range Time-of-Flight (ToF) distance sensor in ST's VL5 series, measuring from approximately 1 mm up to 6000 mm (6 metres). It uses an invisible laser to precisely time how long light takes to bounce back, delivering accurate distance readings without the linearity issues of IR reflectance sensors.
A standout feature is multi-object detection — the VL53L4CX can identify when more than one object is in the sensing path and report both distances. The breakout includes a 2.8V regulator, level shifting, and two STEMMA QT / Qwiic connectors for solderless I2C wiring.
Key Features
- 6-Metre Range – Measures ~1 to 6000 mm, the longest range in the VL5 series
- Multi-Object Detection – Can identify two objects at different distances in the sensing path
- Narrow Sensing Cone – Focused invisible laser measures only the surface directly ahead
- I2C Interface – Based on ST's VL53L4CX API
- STEMMA QT / Qwiic Connectors – Two connectors for solderless plug-and-play I2C
- 3–5V Compatible – On-board 2.8V regulator and level shifting
Compared To Other ToF Sensors
- vs VL53L4CD – The VL53L4CD covers ~1–1300 mm for shorter range applications
- vs VL53L1X – The VL53L1X covers ~30–4000 mm; the VL53L4CX extends to 6000 mm and adds multi-object detection
- vs VL53L0X – The VL53L0X covers ~50–1200 mm with a simpler driver
Ideal For
- Long-range robotics obstacle detection and navigation
- Room occupancy and people counting with multi-object support
- Drone altitude hold and collision avoidance
- Industrial distance measurement
Package Contents
- 1× Adafruit VL53L4CX ToF Distance Sensor Breakout (assembled and tested)
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