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TF03 (ToF) Laser Range Sensor (100m)
The TF03 is an industrial-grade LiDAR sensor with a detection range of up to 100 m. Using pulsed time-of-flight (ToF) measurement, it delivers high accuracy ...
The TF03 is an industrial-grade LiDAR sensor with a detection range of up to 100 m. Using pulsed time-of-flight (ToF) measurement, it delivers high accuracy in a compact 44 × 43 × 32 mm package weighing just 77 g. Its IP67-rated aluminium alloy enclosure makes it suitable for demanding outdoor and industrial environments.
The sensor features a 0.1 m blind zone, ±10 cm accuracy (within 10 m), and immunity to ambient light up to 100 klux. It supports UART, CAN, and IO interfaces, with configurable parameters including frame rate, baud rate, and trigger mode. Compatible with Arduino and Raspberry Pi.
Key Features
- 100 m Range – Up to 100 m at 90% reflectivity, 40 m at 10% reflectivity
- High Accuracy – ±10 cm (under 10 m), 1% (over 10 m) with 1 cm resolution
- Adjustable Frame Rate – 1 Hz to 1000 Hz (default 100 Hz)
- 100 klux Ambient Light Immunity – Reliable outdoor performance
- IP67 Rated – Dust-tight and waterproof aluminium alloy enclosure
- Multiple Interfaces – UART, CAN, and IO with 3.3 V LVTTL levels
- Eye-Safe Laser – Class 1 (EN 60825), 905 nm wavelength
- Firmware Upgradeable – Built-in bootloader for local firmware updates
Specifications
- Range – 0.1–100 m (90% reflectivity), 0.1–40 m (10% reflectivity)
- Accuracy – ±10 cm (<10 m), 1% (>10 m)
- Distance Resolution – 1 cm
- Repeatability (1σ) – <3 cm
- FOV Angle – 0.5°
- Light Source – 905 nm laser diode, Class 1
- Supply Voltage – 5 V ± 0.5 V
- Average Current – ≤180 mA
- Power Consumption – ≤0.9 W
- Interfaces – UART, CAN, IO (3.3 V LVTTL)
- Dimensions – 44 × 43 × 32 mm
- Weight – 77 ± 3 g
- Cable Length – 700 mm
- Operating Temperature – −25 °C to 60 °C
- Storage Temperature – −40 °C to 85 °C
- Enclosure – IP67, aluminium alloy with infrared band-pass glass
Ideal For
- Drone terrain following and altitude holding
- Vehicle collision avoidance systems
- Intelligent transportation monitoring
- Industrial safety and distance warning systems
Resources
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Plain-language definitions for the technical terms used above.
- baud
- Baud is the signalling rate of a serial connection, often used as the speed setting for UART communication. Matching the baud rate matters because both connected devices must use the same setting for readable data.
- Bootloader
- Small starter software on a microcontroller that lets new code be uploaded before the main program runs. Knowing how to enter bootloader mode matters when you need to program the board or recover it after a faulty sketch.
- IP67
- An ingress protection rating meaning the enclosure is dust-tight and can survive temporary immersion in water under specified test conditions. This matters when choosing a sensor for outdoor, wet, or wash-down environments.
- LiDAR
- A sensing method that uses laser light to measure distance and build a 3D picture of the surroundings. It matters for robotics and autonomous systems because LiDAR data can help with mapping, navigation and obstacle detection.
- over-voltage protection
- Over-voltage protection is a safety feature that shuts down or limits the circuit if the input or output voltage becomes too high. It matters because excessive voltage can damage both the power supply and the device being tested.
- 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.
- UART
- UART is a simple serial connection that sends data over separate transmit and receive wires, often labelled TX and RX. It matters because this module is designed to replace a wired UART cable with a wireless link while keeping the same serial data format.
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