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ISL29038
Low Power Ambient Light and Proximity Sensor with Enhanced Infrared Rejection
FN7851 Rev 1.00 January 23, 2015
The ISL29038 is a low power Ambient Light Sensor (ALS) and proximity (PROX) sensor. It has a built-in IR-LED driver for proximity function. The ALS function measures the amount of light (in the visible spectrum) incident on the ISL29038.
The ALS function has a programmable ambient IR-rejection, which allows fine tuning of light source variations and is ideal for light sensor applications under dark protective glass. The ALS provides a 12-bit measurement. A passive optical filter removes unwanted wavelengths (IR or Ultraviolet) to ensure accurate ALS measurement.