TCS3490 Datasheet, PDF (1/34 Pages) ams AG – Color Light-to-Digital Converter

TCS3490
Color Light-to-Digital Converter
General Description
The TCS3490 device provides color and IR (red, green, blue, clear
and IR) light sensing. The color sensing provides for improved
accuracy lux and color temperature measurements typically
used to adjust the backlight intensity and correct the display
color gamut. Additionally it can be used for light source type
detection as it reports the IR content of the light.
Ordering Information and Content Guide appear at end of
datasheet.
Figure 1:
Added Value of Using TCS3490
Key Benefits & Features
The benefits and features of TCS3490, Color Light-to-Digital
Converter are listed below:
Benefits
• Single Device Integrated Optical Solution
• Color Temperature and Ambient Light
Sensing
• Equal Response to 360 degree Incident
Light
• Ideal for Operation Behind Dark Glass
• Light Source Detection
Features
• RGBC and ALS Support
• Power Management Features
• Programmable Gain & Integration Time
• 1,000,000:1 Dynamic Range
• Circular Segmented RGBC Photodiode
• Very High Sensitivity
• RGBC + IR sensor
Applications
The TCS3490 applications include:
• Ambient Light Sensing
• Color Temperature Sensing
• Industrial Process Control
• Medical Diagnostics
ams Datasheet
[v1-09] 2016-Jan-11
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