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SKU: AF-6064 · MPN: ADA6064

Need approximate distance sensing over tens of centimetres to around a metre, plus ambient light measurement from the same board? This breakout carries Vishay’s VCNL4200, a two-in-one IR proximity and ambient light sensor suited to robotics, motion detection and object sensing projects.The proxim...

SKU: SF-SEN-30161 · MPN: SEN-30161

Built around the VCNL4040, this tiny Qwiic Micro breakout provides short-range presence detection for projects where space and weight are tight. It is designed for qualitative sensing: detecting whether an object is present within range and whether it is getting closer or moving farther away, rat...

SKU: AF-6491 · MPN: ADA6491

This compact breakout combines a Vishay VCNL4030 proximity sensor and ambient light sensor on one board. It can measure proximity from 0 to 300mm (about 12 inches) and light from 0.004 to 16,768 lux, making it a handy option for touchless controls, presence detection and light-aware projects.The ...

SKU: AF-5810 · MPN: ADA5810

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...

SKU: AF-6461 · MPN: ADA6461

This compact breakout combines RGB colour sensing, true lux light measurement and infrared proximity detection in one I2C device. With library code running on your microcontroller, it can read red, green, blue and clear light levels, as well as detect how much IR light is reflected from an object...

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...

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...

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. T...

SKU: PL-2461

Discontinuation notice: These original (irs05a) versions of our 38 kHz IR proximity sensors have been replaced by newer (irs05b) high-brightness and low-brightness versions. The main changes are the locations of the emitter LED and IR detector, which have been moved away from the edge of t...

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&nb...

SKU: SF-SEN-15177

The SparkFun VCNL4040 Proximity Sensor Breakout detects objects qualitatively up to 20 cm away using infrared proximity sensing. It also includes a built-in ambient light sensor, making it a versatile dual-function module. With no dead zone, it can read objects all the way to the face of the sens...

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 t...

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 pr...

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 ...

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...

SKU: DF-FIT0758

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...

SKU: DF-FIT0757

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...

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...

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...

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,...