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For the full machine-readable catalogue index, see [https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/llms.txt](https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/llms.txt). # All Products **Search:** "proximity" 53 products available. --- ## [VCNL4020 Proximity & Light Sensor Breakout - STEMMA QT/Qwiic](https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/products/adafruit-vcnl4020-proximity-and-light-sensor-stemma-qt-qwiic) **Brand:** Adafruit **Price:** $14.20 **Stock:** In stock (Local: 0, Supplier: 48) **SKU:** AF-5810 This breakout combines Vishay's VCNL4020 proximity sensor and ambient light sensor on one compact I2C board, making it a handy choice when you want to detect nearby objects and measure light levels at the same time. The proximity sensor works from 0 to 200mm (about 7.5 inches), while the light se... [View product details](https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/products/adafruit-vcnl4020-proximity-and-light-sensor-stemma-qt-qwiic) | [Markdown version](https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/products/adafruit-vcnl4020-proximity-and-light-sensor-stemma-qt-qwiic.md) --- ## [Adafruit APDS9960 Proximity, Light, RGB, and Gesture Sensor](https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/products/adafruit-apds9960-proximity-light-rgb-and-gesture-sensor) **Brand:** Adafruit **Price:** $15.81 **Stock:** In stock (Local: 0, Supplier: 40) **SKU:** AF-3595 The Adafruit APDS9960 is a multi-function sensor that combines proximity detection, ambient light sensing, RGB colour sensing and gesture recognition in a single I2C breakout. It uses an integrated IR LED and four directional photodiodes to detect reflected IR energy, enabling both distance measu... [View product details](https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/products/adafruit-apds9960-proximity-light-rgb-and-gesture-sensor) | [Markdown version](https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/products/adafruit-apds9960-proximity-light-rgb-and-gesture-sensor.md) --- ## [Infrared Proximity Sensor Short Range - Sharp GP2Y0A41SK0F](https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/products/infrared-proximity-sensor-short-range-sharp-gp2y0a41sk0f) **Brand:** SparkFun **Price:** $51.84 **Stock:** In stock (Local: 6, Supplier: 177) **SKU:** SF-SEN-12728 Infrared proximity sensor made by Sharp. Part # GP2Y0A41SK0F has an analog output that varies from 3.1V at 4cm to 0.3V at 30cm with a supply voltage between 4.5 and 5.5VDC. The sensor has a Japanese Solderless Terminal (JST) Connector. We recommend purchasing the related pigtail below or solderin... [View product details](https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/products/infrared-proximity-sensor-short-range-sharp-gp2y0a41sk0f) | [Markdown version](https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/products/infrared-proximity-sensor-short-range-sharp-gp2y0a41sk0f.md) --- ## [Infrared Proximity Sensor - Sharp GP2Y0A21YK](https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/products/infrared-proximity-sensor-sharp-gp2y0a21yk) **Brand:** SparkFun **Price:** $30.45 **Stock:** In stock (Local: 4, Supplier: 139) **SKU:** SF-SEN-00242 The Sharp GP2Y0A21YK is an infrared proximity sensor with an analogue voltage output that varies with distance — from 3.1 V at 10 cm to 0.4 V at 80 cm. It uses an IR emitter and position-sensitive detector to measure distance, making it unaffected by the colour or reflectivity of most objects. Th... [View product details](https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/products/infrared-proximity-sensor-sharp-gp2y0a21yk) | [Markdown version](https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/products/infrared-proximity-sensor-sharp-gp2y0a21yk.md) --- ## [Pololu 38 kHz IR Proximity Sensor, Fixed Gain, High Brightness](https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/products/pololu-38-khz-ir-proximity-sensor-fixed-gain-high-brightness) **Brand:** Pololu **Price:** $9.54 **Stock:** In stock (Local: 2, Supplier: 0) **SKU:** PL-2578 This module features a fixed-gain, 38 kHz modulated IR sensor and a corresponding IR LED with oscillator circuit to make a tiny proximity sensor. This high-brightness version draws an average of 16 mA at 5 V and has a typical sensing range up to approximately 24 inches (60&nbs... [View product details](https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/products/pololu-38-khz-ir-proximity-sensor-fixed-gain-high-brightness) | [Markdown version](https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/products/pololu-38-khz-ir-proximity-sensor-fixed-gain-high-brightness.md) --- ## [Gravity: Digital Adjustable Infrared Proximity Sensor for Arduino (0~200 cm)](https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/products/gravity-digital-adjustable-infrared-proximity-sensor-for-arduino-0-200-cm) **Brand:** DFRobot **Price:** $21.83 **Stock:** In stock (Local: 0, Supplier: 135) **SKU:** DF-SEN0239 A digital infrared proximity sensor with adjustable detection range from 0 to 200 cm. Outputs a simple digital signal — HIGH when an obstacle is detected, LOW when clear. The detection threshold is adjustable via a rear-mounted screw, making it easy to tune for different applications. Features th... [View product details](https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/products/gravity-digital-adjustable-infrared-proximity-sensor-for-arduino-0-200-cm) | [Markdown version](https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/products/gravity-digital-adjustable-infrared-proximity-sensor-for-arduino-0-200-cm.md) --- ## [5V Metal Proximity Switch](https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/products/5v-metal-proximity-switch) **Brand:** DFRobot **Price:** $18.31 **Stock:** In stock (Local: 0, Supplier: 1021) **SKU:** DF-FIT0658 This compact 5V inductive proximity switch detects metal objects at distances up to 4mm without physical contact. It features an NPN normally-open output, a fast response time under 1ms, and a 1,000Hz switching frequency — making it reliable for high-speed detection applications. With an IP67 pro... [View product details](https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/products/5v-metal-proximity-switch) | [Markdown version](https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/products/5v-metal-proximity-switch.md) --- ## [Digital IR Proximity Sensor (0-200cm)](https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/products/digital-ir-proximity-sensor-0-200cm) **Brand:** DFRobot **Price:** $21.83 **Stock:** In stock (Local: 0, Supplier: 516) **SKU:** DF-SEN0381 A digital infrared proximity sensor with an adjustable detection range of 0–200 cm. It uses diffuse IR reflection to detect objects or people, outputting a digital high signal when something enters the sensing zone and returning to low when cleared — ideal for smart home, security, robotics, and ... [View product details](https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/products/digital-ir-proximity-sensor-0-200cm) | [Markdown version](https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/products/digital-ir-proximity-sensor-0-200cm.md) --- ## [Ring Inductive Proximity Sensor (8mm Hole Diameter)](https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/products/ring-inductive-proximity-sensor-8mm-hole-diameter) **Brand:** DFRobot **Price:** $33.70 **Stock:** In stock (Local: 0, Supplier: 6) **SKU:** DF-FIT0759 These Inductive Ring Proximity sensors are designed to detect metal objects entering or passing through the ring. They operate on a 6-36V power supply and offer NPN output. The sensor features less than 1ms response time, high accuracy, and stable performance, which could work well even in the de... [View product details](https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/products/ring-inductive-proximity-sensor-8mm-hole-diameter) | [Markdown version](https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/products/ring-inductive-proximity-sensor-8mm-hole-diameter.md) --- ## [Adafruit Proximity Trinkey - USB APDS9960 Sensor Dev Board](https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/products/adafruit-proximity-trinkey-usb-apds9960-sensor-dev-board) **Brand:** Adafruit **Price:** $20.02 **Stock:** In stock (Local: 2, Supplier: 31) **SKU:** AF-5022 The Adafruit Proximity Trinkey is a tiny USB-A development board built around the APDS9960 multi-function sensor and an ATSAMD21 microcontroller. Plug it into any USB port and you instantly have proximity, colour, ambient light, and gesture sensing — plus two NeoPixel LEDs and two capacitive touc... [View product details](https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/products/adafruit-proximity-trinkey-usb-apds9960-sensor-dev-board) | [Markdown version](https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/products/adafruit-proximity-trinkey-usb-apds9960-sensor-dev-board.md) --- ## [Infrared Proximity Contactless Button](https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/products/infrared-proximity-contactless-button) **Brand:** SparkFun **Price:** $53.67 **Stock:** In stock (Local: 1, Supplier: 488) **SKU:** SF-PRT-18582 This IR proximity contactless button makes for a good replacement for typical push buttons in situations where touching the button isn't required or desirable (especially in this day and age). This button includes a built in microcontroller to handle interference or noise, a red/blue status LED g... [View product details](https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/products/infrared-proximity-contactless-button) | [Markdown version](https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/products/infrared-proximity-contactless-button.md) --- ## [Capacitive Proximity Sensor (1-10 mm)](https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/products/capacitive-proximity-sensor-1-10-mm) **Brand:** DFRobot **Price:** $21.83 **Stock:** In stock (Local: 0, Supplier: 164) **SKU:** DF-SEN0447 A capacitive proximity sensor with an adjustable detection range of 1–10 mm, capable of detecting both metallic and non-metallic objects. Unlike inductive sensors that only respond to metals, this capacitive sensor detects anything with sufficient dielectric properties — including plastics, wood,... [View product details](https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/products/capacitive-proximity-sensor-1-10-mm) | [Markdown version](https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/products/capacitive-proximity-sensor-1-10-mm.md) --- ## [Ring Inductive Proximity Sensor (15mm Hole Diameter)](https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/products/ring-inductive-proximity-sensor-15mm-hole-diameter) **Brand:** DFRobot **Price:** $33.70 **Stock:** In stock (Local: 0, Supplier: 5) **SKU:** DF-FIT0762 These Inductive Ring Proximity sensors are designed to detect metal objects entering or passing through the ring. They operate on a 6-36V power supply and offer NPN output. The sensor features less than 1ms response time, high accuracy and stable performance, which could work well even in the det... [View product details](https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/products/ring-inductive-proximity-sensor-15mm-hole-diameter) | [Markdown version](https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/products/ring-inductive-proximity-sensor-15mm-hole-diameter.md) --- ## [Digital IR Proximity Sensor (1-400cm)](https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/products/digital-ir-proximity-sensor-1-400cm) **Brand:** DFRobot **Price:** $41.21 **Stock:** In stock (Local: 0, Supplier: 130) **SKU:** DF-SEN0531 The Digital IR Proximity Sensor detects objects at distances from 1 to 400 cm using a 940 nm laser emitter. It's the advanced version of the SEN0381, offering a longer sensing range and an onboard status indicator LED. Detection distance is adjustable — hold the onboard button for 3 seconds, then... [View product details](https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/products/digital-ir-proximity-sensor-1-400cm) | [Markdown version](https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/products/digital-ir-proximity-sensor-1-400cm.md) --- ## [Infrared IR Proximity Sensor for Arduino (10±5mm~80±20mm)](https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/products/infrared-ir-proximity-sensor-for-arduino-10-plusmn-5mm-80-plusmn-20mm) **Brand:** DFRobot **Price:** $6.60 **Stock:** In stock (Local: 0, Supplier: 204) **SKU:** DF-SEN0556 An infrared proximity sensor that detects objects at distances of 10 ±5 mm to 80 ±20 mm by measuring reflected IR energy. It outputs a simple high/low digital signal, making it easy to integrate with Arduino and other microcontrollers. The sensor features strong ambient light rejection, fast resp... [View product details](https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/products/infrared-ir-proximity-sensor-for-arduino-10-plusmn-5mm-80-plusmn-20mm) | [Markdown version](https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/products/infrared-ir-proximity-sensor-for-arduino-10-plusmn-5mm-80-plusmn-20mm.md) --- ## [Gravity: 80cm Arduino Infrared Proximity Sensor](https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/products/gravity-80cm-arduino-infrared-proximity-sensor) **Brand:** DFRobot **Price:** $11.66 **Stock:** In stock (Local: 0, Supplier: 846) **SKU:** DF-SEN0019 This is an Arduino infrared distance sensor. It has an adjustable detection range, 3cm - 80cm. It is small, easy to use, assemble, and inexpensive. Useful for robotics, interactive media, industrial assembly line, etc. Infrared wave length is part of the Sun's natural light spectrum. While is a n... [View product details](https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/products/gravity-80cm-arduino-infrared-proximity-sensor) | [Markdown version](https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/products/gravity-80cm-arduino-infrared-proximity-sensor.md) --- ## [Adafruit VCNL4040 Proximity and Lux Sensor - STEMMA QT](https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/products/adafruit-vcnl4040-proximity-and-lux-sensor-stemma-qt) **Brand:** Adafruit **Price:** $11.60 **Stock:** In stock (Local: 0, Supplier: 33) **SKU:** AF-4161 The Adafruit VCNL4040 is a two-in-one proximity and ambient light sensor from Vishay. It measures proximity from 0 to 200 mm (~7.5 inches) using an on-board IR LED, and ambient light from 0.0125 to 6,553 lux — all over a simple I2C interface. The breakout includes 3.3V and 5V level-shifting circu... [View product details](https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/products/adafruit-vcnl4040-proximity-and-lux-sensor-stemma-qt) | [Markdown version](https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/products/adafruit-vcnl4040-proximity-and-lux-sensor-stemma-qt.md) --- ## [TSSP77038 38kHz IR Demodulator Breakout](https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/products/adafruit-tssp77038-38khz-infrared-ir-demodulator-breakout) **Brand:** Adafruit **Price:** $9.43 **Stock:** In stock (Local: 0, Supplier: 25) **SKU:** AF-5940 This breakout uses Vishay's TSSP77038 infrared demodulator to give you the raw demodulated output from a 38kHz IR signal, without the extra filtering used in typical remote-control receivers. That makes it a handy choice for reflective sensing, light barriers, fast proximity detection, and modula... [View product details](https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/products/adafruit-tssp77038-38khz-infrared-ir-demodulator-breakout) | [Markdown version](https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/products/adafruit-tssp77038-38khz-infrared-ir-demodulator-breakout.md) --- ## [Pololu Carrier for Sharp GP2Y0D815Z0F, GP2Y0D810Z0F, and GP2Y0D805Z0F Sensors](https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/products/pololu-carrier-for-sharp-gp2y0d815z0f-gp2y0d810z0f-and-gp2y0d805z0f-sensors) **Brand:** Pololu **Price:** $0.30 **Stock:** In stock (Local: 5, Supplier: 0) **SKU:** PL-1133 This compact carrier board from Pololu makes it easy to integrate a Sharp GP2Y0D815Z0F, GP2Y0D810Z0F, or GP2Y0D805Z0F digital distance sensor into your project. It provides all the required external components, an on-board LED for visual feedback of the output state, and a clean 3-pin interface o... [View product details](https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/products/pololu-carrier-for-sharp-gp2y0d815z0f-gp2y0d810z0f-and-gp2y0d805z0f-sensors) | [Markdown version](https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/products/pololu-carrier-for-sharp-gp2y0d815z0f-gp2y0d810z0f-and-gp2y0d805z0f-sensors.md) --- ## [VCNL4010 Proximity/Light sensor](https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/products/vcnl4010-proximity-light-sensor) **Brand:** Adafruit **Price:** $15.06 **Stock:** In stock (Local: 0, Supplier: 94) **SKU:** AF-466 The VCNL4010 sensor is a nice way to add a small-distance proximity sensor to your microcontroller project. For longer distances (in the range of cm, you can use a SHARP IR distance sensor, but those are only good if the object is over 10 cm away. The VCNL4010 is designed for much shorter distanc... [View product details](https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/products/vcnl4010-proximity-light-sensor) | [Markdown version](https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/products/vcnl4010-proximity-light-sensor.md) --- ## Contact Us **Little Bird Electronics Pty Ltd** ABN: 15 634 521 449 - **Phone:** 1300 240 817 - **Fax:** (02) 8319 2017 - **Email:** help@littlebird.com.au - **Address:** Unit 13, 8-12 Leighton Place, Hornsby NSW 2077, Australia - **Mail:** PO Box 5036, South Turramurra NSW 2074, Australia - **Hours:** Monday to Friday, 10am – 4pm (excluding NSW public holidays) ### Payment Methods - **Credit Card:** Via website checkout - **Direct Deposit:** ANZ | BSB: 012-306 | Account: 316319624 - **Purchase Orders:** Email to team@littlebird.com.au (Net 30 for approved accounts) --- *Source: [All Products](https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/products)*