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TMF8701
Time-of-Flight Sensor
The TMF8701 is a time-of-flight (TOF) sensor in a single modular
package with associated VCSEL. The TOF device is based on
SPAD, TDC and histogram technology.
Ordering Information and Content Guide appear at end of
datasheet.
Key Benefits & Features
The benefits and features of TMF8701, Time-of-Flight Sensor
are listed below:
Figure 1:
Added Value of Using TMF8701
Benefits Feature
Modular package - 2.2mm x 3.6mm x 1.0mm Small footprint fits in the mobile phone bezel
21º FOI Detecting central closest objects
Time-to-Digital converter (TDC)
Direct time-of-flight measurement
Within 5% of measurement (accuracy); no
multi-path and no multiple object problems as for
iToF
Single Photon Avalanche Photodiode (SPAD)
Histogram based architecture
Better accuracy detects reliably closest object
Min. distance 1mm (black target)
Max. distance 60cm
Dynamic cover glass calibration No complex calibration
Reliable operation under demanding use cases Compensates for dirt on glass
Reference SPAD Improved accuracy over temperature and life
Distance and signal quality reported Make better decisions
Fast VCSEL driver with protection Class 1 Eye Safe
940μA power consumption at 10Hz (proximity
mode)
26mA power consumption at 60Hz operation
(distance and proximity mode)
0.26μA power-down current consumption (EN=0)
Longer battery life
General Description

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