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TF03 (ToF) Laser Range Sensor (180m)
The TF03 is an industrial-grade ToF (Time-of-Flight) LiDAR sensor with a detection range of up to 180 m at 90% reflectivity. Using pulsed laser ranging at 90...
The TF03 is an industrial-grade ToF (Time-of-Flight) LiDAR sensor with a detection range of up to 180 m at 90% reflectivity. Using pulsed laser ranging at 905 nm, it delivers ±10 cm accuracy with a 0.1 m minimum blind zone and adjustable frame rates from 1 Hz to 1000 Hz.
Built in a compact aluminium alloy housing with IP67 ingress protection, the TF03 is designed for demanding environments. It features 100 Klux ambient light immunity, multiple communication interfaces (UART, CAN, IO), and configurable parameters including frame rate, baud rate, and trigger mode. Compatible with Arduino and Raspberry Pi.
Key Features
- 180 m Range – Up to 180 m at 90% reflectivity, 70 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)
- IP67 Rated – Aluminium alloy housing with infrared band-pass glass
- 100 Klux Ambient Light Immunity – Reliable outdoor performance
- Multiple Interfaces – UART, CAN, and IO outputs
- Configurable Parameters – Frame rate, baud rate, trigger mode, and over-range assignment
- BootLoader Support – Local firmware upgrades
- Eye-Safe Laser – Class 1 (EN60825)
Specifications
- Range – 0.1–180 m (90% reflectivity) / 0.1–70 m (10% reflectivity)
- Accuracy – ±10 cm (<10 m), 1% (>10 m)
- Resolution – 1 cm
- Frame Rate – 1–1000 Hz (default 100 Hz)
- FOV Angle – 0.5°
- Light Source – 905 nm laser diode (Class 1)
- Supply Voltage – 5V ± 0.5V
- Average Current – ≤180 mA
- Power Consumption – ≤0.9 W
- Communication – UART / CAN / IO (3.3V LVTTL)
- Operating Temperature – −25°C to 60°C
- Storage Temperature – −40°C to 85°C
- Enclosure – Aluminium alloy, IP67
- Dimensions – 44 × 43 × 32 mm
- Weight – 77 g ± 3 g
- Cable Length – 70 cm
Ideal For
- Drone terrain following and altitude hold
- Vehicle collision avoidance
- Intelligent transportation systems
- Industrial safety and distance monitoring
Package Contents
- 1× TF03 ToF Laser Range Sensor
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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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