Colour & Light Sensor ICs

Colour and light sensor ICs are devices designed to precisely measure and calculate the reflected radiation of the surface colour of the target object by casting light on them. These sensor ICs then convert the achieved radiation into digital values and are capable of determining the intensity of various colours. However, these sensors also face some challenges when measuring colours, such as the surface reflectivity of specific colours. These limitations are overcome by these sensors’ dynamic range, high sensitivity, and robust IR-cut features that make them suitable for a variety of applications. 

Types of colour and light sensor ICs:

• Analogue Output Ambient Light Sensor ICs

This category consists of analogue current output ambient light sensors suitable to achieve ambient light data for various applications.

• Digital Output Ambient Light Sensor ICs

The family of digital ambient light sensors ICs is comprised of various products with different ICs designed to obtain the ambient light data to adjust various devices in different applications.

What are the uses of colour and light sensor ICs?

Colour and light sensors are the essential components of multiple electronic devices and are widely found in various manufacturing and astronomy-related environments with different applications. 

They are used in: 

• Packaging process
• Printing process
• Pharmaceuticals
• Food and beverage processes
• Astronomy
• Video players
• PDAs
• Mobile phones
• Car navigation systems
• Digital cameras
• LCD TVs/monitors/displays
• Notebook PCs.