Agilent Color Sensor is a high
performance, small in size, cost
effective light to voltage
converting sensor. The sensor
combines a photodiode array
and three trans-impedance
amplifiers in a single monolithic
CMOS IC solution. With Red (R),
Green (G), and Blue (B) color
filters coated over the
photodiode array, the sensor
converts RGB light to analog
voltage outputs, denoted by
VR
, VG
OUT
respectively. The sensor is
driven by a single 5 V supply and
incorporates an internal 5 V to
3.3 V voltage regulator. The color
sensor module consists of a
color sensor packaged in a
5 x 5 x 2 [mm] surface mount
QFN-16, flat flexible cable
connector and a decoupling
capacitor mounted on a PCB.
OUT
and VB
OUT
,
Agilent HDJD-S831-QT333
Color Sensor Module
Data Sheet
Features
• Converts light to R,G,B voltage
output
• Monolithic CMOS IC solution with
integrated R,G,B color filter,
photodiode array, transimpedance amplifier in one chip
Applications
Agilent Color Sensor is ideal for
open-loop color identification
and closed-loop color point
control. The spectral sensitivity
response of the sensor is
optimized for RGB-LED
backlight applications. The
sensor has good detection ability
in light output chromaticity
drift, when used with closedloop feedback controller,
manages to bring the backlight
system to realize good du’v’
performance. Potential
applications include white point
control in emissive display,
environmental lighting, color
control in industrial processes,
and many more.
• 12x12 photodiode array design
minimizes the effect of
contamination and optical
aperture misalignment
• Spectral sensitivity response
optimized for RGB-LED backlight
application: good detection
capability in light chromaticity
drift
• Small module size
(27.6 mm x 7 mm x 3 mm)
• Internal 5 V to 3.3 V voltage
regulator
Package Dimensions
7.0
– A –
3.25 ± 0.3
24.0 ± 0.2
COLOR SENSOR
CAPACITOR
– B –
1.8
8.0
19.7
CONNECTOR
3.5
2 – ∅ 2.25 ± 0.2
– C –
NOTE: DIMENSIONS ARE IN MILLIMETERS (mm)
3.0
PIN 4 – VG
PIN 5 – VR
B0B1G0
27.6
PIN 1 – V
PIN 2 – GND
PIN 3 – VB
OUT
R0
OUT
OUT
1.0
FLAT FLEXIBLE CABLE TO BE USED
WITH THE CONNECTOR.
RECOMMENDED DIMENSIONS:
CABLE WIDTH: 3.0 ± 0.1 mm
DD
CONDUCTOR PITCH: 0.5 ± 0.1 mm
INSERT THICKNESS: 0.3 ± 0.03 mm
NOTE:
BACK VIEW OF PCB
SHORT THE 2 PADS WITH JUMPER FOR 0; LEAVE THE 2 PADS OPEN FOR 1.
DEFAULT GAIN SELECTIONS ARE GS:11 FOR RED, GREEN AND BLUE.
REFER TO GAIN SELECTION FEEDBACK RESISTOR TABLE ON PAGE 8.
G1
R1
2
Recommended Flat Flexible Cable to be used with the Connector
W
SP
P
M
T.L
A
S1
T
3
1
B1
2
ITEM NAME
NO.
INSULATION
1
P/TAPE
2
CONDUCTOR
3
PITCH
SPAN
WIDTH
MARGIN
INSERT THICKNESS
PROTECTOR
LENGTH
STRIP
LENGTH
TOTAL LENGTH
NO. OF PIN
SPECIFICATION
20696(42 µ)
223 µ
THICKNESS
WIDTH
PLATED
P
SP
W
M
T
B1
B2
S1
S2
OPTIONAL
T.L
0.035
0.32
TIN (1 µ)
0.5
2.0
3.0
0.5
0.3
6.0
6.0
4.0
4.0
5P
REMARK
± 0.1
± 0.03
MIN.
± 0.1
± 0.1
± 0.1
± 0.1
± 0.03
± 1.5
± 1.5
± 1.0
± 1.0
A
NOTE: DIMENSIONS ARE IN MILLIMETERS (mm)
Part Numbering System
HDJD-S 8 X X - X X X X X
S2
B2
SECTION A-A
Gain Selection (GS) Option
Red Green Blue GS
333: 11 11 11
Packaging Type
T: Tray Standard Pack
Product Packaging
Q: QFN
Config ID/Filter Attachment
1: With IR Filter
Product Type
3: Module Level
3
Pin Out for HDJD-S831-QT333 Color Sensor Module
Pin Descriptions for Flat Flexible Cable Connector
PinNameDescription
1VDD55 V DC Supply
2GNDGround
3VB
4VG
5VR
OUT
OUT
OUT
Analog Output Voltage for Blue
Analog Output Voltage for Green
Analog Output Voltage for Red
Device Selection Guide
Gain Selection
[2]
RedGreenBlue
Part NumberGS: Bit 1 Bit 0GS: Bit 1 Bit 0GS: Bit 1 Bit 0
HDJD-S831-QT333
Note:
1. HDJD-S831-QT333 a is gain selections selectable. Please refer to gain Selection Feedback
Resistor Table for different feedback resistor setting for different gain selections.
2. 0 indicates that the pin is connected to ground. 1 indicates no connection.
[1]
111111
Theory of Operation
The integral R,G,B color filters
on the photodiode array detect
the R,G,B components of the
light falling on the sensor. The
photodiode converts the R,G,B
light components into
photocurrents. The integrated
transimpedence amplifiers for
R,G,B components then convert
the photocurrent to analog
voltage outputs. The voltage
output of each R,G,B channel
increases linearly with
increasing light intensity.
4
Sensor IC Block Diagram
VDD5
VOLTAGE
REGULATOR
GS (1:0)
R
F
C
F
GND
VDD3
GSRED (0:1)
GSGRN (0:1)
GSBLUE (0:1)
GREEN GAIN
Absolute Maximum Ratings
RED GAIN
SELECTION
SELECTION
BLUE GAIN
SELECTION
[1,2]
–
+
TRANSIMPEDANCE AMP
GS (1:0)
R
F
C
F
–
+
TRANSIMPEDANCE AMP
GS (1:0)
R
F
C
F
–
+
TRANSIMPEDANCE AMP
VR
OUT
VG
OUT
VB
OUT
ParameterSymbolMin.Max.UnitNotes
Supply VoltageV
Storage TemperatureT
Operating TemperatureT
Human Body Model ESD RatingESD
DD5
S
A
HBM
Notes:
1. Subjecting the part to stresses beyond those listed under this section may cause permanent damage to the device. These are stress ratings only and
do not imply that the devices will function beyond these ratings. Exposure to the extremes of these conditions for extended periods may affect
device reliability.
2. Unless otherwise specified, voltages are referenced to ground.
4.55.5V
-2085°C
-2085°C
2kVReference to JESD22-A114-B
Recommended Operating Conditions
ParameterSymbol.Min.Typ.Max.Units
Operating TemperatureT
Supply VoltageV
A
DD5
02570°C
4.55.05.5V
5
Operating Conditions and Electrical Requirements
Electrical Characteristics at VDD = 5 V, TA = 25°C, RL = 68 kΩ
ParameterSymbolConditionsMin.Typ.Max.Unit
Dark VoltageV
Maximum Output Voltage SwingV
Supply CurrentI
D
O MAX
DD
Ee = 015mV
3V
Ee = 03mA
Output Rise TimetrMin Vo = 0 V, Peak Vo = 2.0 V15µs
Output Fall TimetfMin Vo = 0 V, Peak Vo = 2.0 V15µs
1. Gains selections, GS: Bit 1 Bit 0 are applicable for each Red, Green and Blue Channel.
2. Gain selections for each channel can be selected independently of each other.
3. Feedback resistor value is proportional to responsivity. Refer to block diagram below.
4. 0 indicates that the pin is connected to ground. 1 indicates no connection.
FEEDBACK RESISTOR
R
TRANSIMPEDANCE AMP
GS (1:0)
F
C
F
–
+
8
Typical Characteristics
1.0
0.8
BLUE
0.6
0.4
SENSITIVITY
0.2
0
400500600700
350450
WAVELENGTH (nm)
550
GREEN
RED
650750
0.03
0.025
0.02
0.015
0.01
– DARK VOLTAGE (V)
D
V
0.005
0
-200
T
2040
– OPERATING TEMPERATURE (°C)
A
Figure 1. Spectral responsivity.Figure 2. Dark voltage vs. operating
Note:
temperature.
Test condition is when Gain Selection Jumpers are set to
GSBLUE1 = 0 GSGRN1 = 0 GSRED1 = 0
GSBLUE0 = 0 GSGRN0 = 0 GSRED0 = 0
in which 0 = connect to Ground, 1 = no connection.
Refer to Gain Selection Feedback Resistor Table.
(V)
O
VOLTAGE OUTPUT – V
3.0
GS:00
2.5
2.0
1.5
1.0
0.5
GS:11
GS:01
GS:10
(V)
O
VOLTAGE OUTPUT – V
3.0
GS:00
2.5
GS:11
2.0
GS:01
1.5
GS:10
1.0
0.5
60
80
0
02
IRRADIANCE – Ee (mW/cm
4
6
2
)
Figure 3. Voltage output of blue channel vs.
irradiance (l p = 460 nm).
3.0
GS:00
(V)
O
VOLTAGE OUTPUT – V
2.5
2.0
1.5
1.0
0.5
0
GS:11
GS:01
GS:10
051015
IRRADIANCE – Ee (mW/cm
2
)
Figure 5. Voltage output of red channel vs.
irradiance (l p = 622 nm).
9
8
0
024
IRRADIANCE – Ee (mW/cm2)
6
Figure 4. Voltage output of green channel vs.
irradiance (l p = 542 nm).
20
Package Tray Standard Pack Dimensions
5.000
10.000
266.70
28.600
8.000
309.88
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