Ranging measurements are available through the sensor's I⊃2;C (TWI) interface, which is also used to configure sensor settings, and the sensor provides two additional pins: a shutdown input and an interrupt output.

The VL53L0X is a great IC, but its small, leadless, LGA package makes it difficult for the typical student or hobbyist to use. It also operates at a recommended voltage of 2.8 V, which can make interfacing difficult for microcontrollers operating at 3.3 V or 5 V. Our breakout board addresses these issues, making it easier to get started using the sensor, while keeping the overall size as small as possible.

PIN Description

VDD Regulated 2.8 V output. Almost 150 mA is available to power external components. (If you want to bypass the internal regulator, you can instead use this pin as a 2.8 V input with VIN disconnected.)

VIN This is the main 2.6 V to 5.5 V power supply connection. The SCL and SDA level shifters pull the I⊃2;C lines high to this level.

GND The ground (0 V) connection for your power supply. Your I⊃2;C control source must also share a common ground with this board.

SDA Level-shifted I⊃2;C data line: HIGH is VIN, LOW is 0 V

SCL Level-shifted I⊃2;C clock line: HIGH is VIN, LOW is 0 V

XSHUT This pin is an active-low shutdown input; the board pulls it up to VDD to enable the sensor by default. Driving this pin low puts the sensor into hardware standby. This input is not level-shifted.

Package includes :

3x GY-VL53L0XV2V L53L0X Time-of-Flight Distance Sensor