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SparkFun Qwiic Mini ToF Imager - VL53L5CX
The SparkFun Qwiic Mini ToF Imager is a 64-pixel Time-of-Flight ranging sensor built around the STMicroelectronics VL53L5CX. It provides multizone distance m...
The SparkFun Qwiic Mini ToF Imager is a 64-pixel Time-of-Flight ranging sensor built around the STMicroelectronics VL53L5CX. It provides multizone distance measurements up to 4000 mm across a 4×4 or 8×8 grid with a 63° diagonal field of view. The compact Mini version measures just 12.7 × 25.4 mm (0.5" × 1") with vertical Qwiic connectors on the back for clean mounting.
The VL53L5CX integrates a SPAD array, infrared filters, and diffractive optical elements (DOE) for reliable ranging across varied ambient lighting conditions. ST's patented histogram algorithms enable multi-object detection within the field of view and immunity to cover glass crosstalk beyond 60 cm.
Key Features
- 64-Zone ToF Imaging – 4×4 or 8×8 multizone ranging output
- Up to 4000 mm Range – Distance measurement across all zones
- 63° Diagonal FoV – Wide square field of view with DOE optics
- Up to 60 Hz Frame Rate – Fast depth data acquisition
- 940 nm VCSEL Emitter – Invisible infrared light, eye-safe
- Qwiic / I2C Interface – Vertical Qwiic connectors plus 2.54 mm (0.1") breakout pins
- Low-Power Autonomous Mode – Programmable interrupt thresholds for wake-on-detection
Specifications
- Sensor – STMicroelectronics VL53L5CX
- Operating Voltage – 3.3 V
- I2C Address – 0x52
- Qwiic Connectors – 2× vertical (rear-mounted)
- Board Dimensions – 12.7 × 25.4 mm (0.5" × 1")
Ideal For
- 3D room mapping and spatial sensing
- Obstacle detection for robotics
- Gesture recognition
- Laser-assisted autofocus and AR/VR enhancement
- IoT proximity and presence detection
Package Contents
- 1× SparkFun Qwiic Mini ToF Imager – VL53L5CX
Resources
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Plain-language definitions for the technical terms used above.
- breakout
- A breakout is a small circuit board that makes a tiny or hard-to-solder component easier to connect to with standard pins. It matters because this OLED module can be wired into a microcontroller project without needing to solder directly to the display’s fine contacts.
- I2C
- I2C is a two-wire communication bus used by many sensors and small modules. It matters because several I2C devices can share the same two wires, but each device needs a compatible address and your controller must support I2C.
- I2C address
- An I2C address is the number a device uses so a microcontroller can tell it apart from other devices on the same I2C bus. It matters because two devices with the same fixed address may conflict if used together.
- IoT
- Short for Internet of Things, meaning physical devices that connect to networks or the internet to send data or be controlled remotely. It matters if you want projects such as connected sensors, remote controls or classroom data-logging activities.
- Qwiic
- Qwiic is a plug-in connector system for I2C devices that uses small 4-pin cables, so you can connect compatible sensors without soldering. It matters because your controller or adapter also needs Qwiic, or you will need a cable or breakout to wire it up.
- Torque
- A twisting force that causes something to rotate, usually measured in newton-metres or kilogram-centimetres. It matters when choosing motors, servos, gears, and tools because higher torque is needed to lift heavier loads, turn larger wheels, or move mechanisms without stalling.
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Qwiic Mini ToF Imager VL53L5CX Schematic
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VL53L5CX Datasheet
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Supplier page — sparkfun.com
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