Fermion TMF8801 ToF Distance Ranging Sensor (20-2500mm) - Datasheet

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TMF8801
General Description
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DS000648 v8-00 • 2021-Jul-08
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1 General Description
The TMF8801 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. The device achieves 2500 mm
detection range.
1.1 Key Benefits & Features
The benefits and features of TMF8801, Time-of-Flight Sensor, are listed below:
Figure 1:
Added Value of Using TMF8801
Benefits
Features
Small footprint fits in the mobile phone bezel
Modular package - 2.2 mm x 3.6 mm x 1.0 mm
Detecting central closest objects
21ºFOI
Within 5 % of measurement (accuracy); no
multipath and no multiple object problems as
for iToF
Time-to-Digital Converter (TDC)
Direct Time-of-Flight Measurement
Better accuracy detects reliably closest object
Minimum distance 20 mm
Maximum distance 2500 mm
Single Photon Avalanche Photodiode (SPAD)
Histogram based architecture
No complex calibration
Dynamic cover glass calibration
Compensates for dirt on glass
Reliable Operation under demanding use cases
Improved accuracy over temperature and life
Reference SPAD
Make better decisions
Distance and signal quality reported
Class 1 Eye Safe
Fast VCSEL driver with protection
Longer battery life
27 mA power consumption at 30 Hz operation
0.26 µA power-down current consumption (EN=0)