{"title":"SparkFun Ambient Light Sensor - VEML6030 (Qwiic)","handle":"sparkfun-ambient-light-sensor-veml6030-qwiic","url":"/products/sparkfun-ambient-light-sensor-veml6030-qwiic","description":"The SparkFun VEML6030 Ambient Light Sensor is a high-accuracy, 16-bit light sensor that measures ambient light in lux with a spectral response similar to the human eye. It connects via the Qwiic I2C system for solderless plug-and-play setup, with 0.1\" header pins also broken out for breadboard use.\n\nWith a readable range from 0 to 120,000 lux, configurable high/low threshold interrupts, and ultra-low power consumption in the single-digit microamp range, this sensor is well suited for display brightness control, environmental monitoring, and smart lighting applications.\n\nKey Features\n\n\n16-Bit Resolution – High-accuracy ambient light readings in lux\n\nHuman Eye Response – Spectral sensitivity matched to human vision\n\n0–120,000 Lux Range – From darkness to bright sunlight\n\nQwiic I2C Connector – Solderless, polarised 4-pin JST connection\n\nConfigurable Interrupts – Set high and low lux thresholds for event triggering\n\nUltra-Low Power – Single-digit µA current draw in power-saving mode\n\nBreadboard Friendly – 0.1\" header pins broken out alongside Qwiic\n\nArduino Library – Full-featured library with example code included\n\n\nIdeal For\n\nAutomatic display brightness adjustment\nEnvironmental light monitoring and data logging\nSmart lighting and home automation\nLow-power IoT sensor nodes\n\n\nPackage Contents\n\n1× SparkFun VEML6030 Ambient Light Sensor (Qwiic)\n\n\nResources\n\nVEML6030 Hookup Guide\n","vendor":"SparkFun","product_type":"physical","in_stock":false,"options":[],"variants":[{"id":5042,"title":"Default Title","sku":"SF-SEN-15436","price":13.48,"on_sale":false,"in_stock":false,"available_quantity":0,"option1":"Default Title"}]}