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TCS3472_17 Datasheet, PDF (2/40 Pages) ams AG – Red, Green, Blue (RGB), and Clear Light
TCS3472 − General Description
Benefits
• Enabling a low-power wait-state between
RGBC measurements to reduce average
power consumption
• Digital interfaces are less susceptible to
noise
• Backward compatibility enables
interchangeability and re-usability in
systems
• Reduces PCB space requirements while
simplifying designs
Features
• Power management
• Low power - 2.5μA sleep state
• 65μA wait state with programmable wait state time from
2.4ms to > 7 seconds
• I²C fast mode compatible interface
• Data rates up to 400 kbit/s
• Input voltage levels compatible with VDD or 1.8 VBUS
• Register set and pin compatible with the TCS3x71 series
• Small 2mm x 2.4mm dual flat no-lead
• FN package
Applications
The applications of TCS3472 include:
• RGB LED backlight control
• Light color temperature measurement
• Ambient light sensing for display backlight control
• Fluid and gas analysis
• Product color verification and sorting
End Products and Market Segments
• TVs, mobile handsets, tablets, computers, and monitors
• Consumer and commercial printing
• Medical and health fitness
• Solid state lighting (SSL) and digital signage
• Industrial automation
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[v1-02] 2016-Feb-08