AVAGO APDS-9004 DATA SHEET

APDS-9004

Miniature Surface-Mount Ambient Light Photo Sensor

Data Sheet

Description

The APDS-9004 is a low cost analog-output ambient
light photo sensor in miniature chipLED lead-free,
reverse surface mount package. It consists of a photo
sensor, whose spectral response is close to CIE standard
photopic observer. Hence, it provides an excellent
responsivity that is close to the response of human
eyes, as shown in Figure 2. It is suitable for portable
applications with its ultra small package design.

The APDS-9004 is ideal for applications in which the
measurement of ambient light is used to control
display backlighting. Mobile appliances such as the
mobile phones and PDAs that draw heavy current from
display backlighting will benefit from incorporating
these photo sensor products in their designs by
reducing power consumption significantly.

Features

• Spectral responsivity close to that of human eye

• ChipLED Reverse surface-mount package

Height – 1.10mm
Width – 3.20mm
Depth – 1.60mm

• Good output linearity across wide illumination
range

• Low sensitivity variation across various light
sources

• Operating temperature

-40°C to 85°C

• Vcc supply 2.4 to 5.5V

• Lead-free package, RoHS compliance.

Applications

• Detection of ambient light to control display
backlighting

- Mobile devices – Mobile phones, PDAs

- Computing devices – Notebooks, Webpads

- Consumer devices – TVs, Video Cameras, Digital

Still Cameras

• Automatic Residential and Commercial Lighting
Management

• Electronic Signs and Signals

CAUTION: It is advised that normal static precautions be taken in handling and assembly
of this component to prevent damage and/or degradation which may be induced by ESD.

Application Support Information

The Application Engineering Group is available to assist
you with the application design associated with APDS­9004 ambient light photo sensor module. You can
contact them through your local sales representatives
for additional details.

Ordering Information

Part Number Packaging Type Package Quantity

APDS-9004-020 Tape and Reel 4-pins Chipled package 2500

Typical Application Circuit APDS-9004 Block Diagram

Pin 3:V

CC

APDS -9004

Pin 2:V

CC

Pin 1:OUT

Pin 4:NC

Figure 1. Typical application circuit for APDS-9004

Figure 1 Table

Component Recommended Application

Circuit Component

R

LOAD

1k ohm

I/O Pins Configuration Table

R

LOAD

Notes : PIN 2 and PIN 3 Vcc need to be externally shorted.

Figure 2. Relative Spectral Response Vs. Wavelength

Relative Spectral Response Vs. Wavelength

Relative Spectral Response Vs Wavelength

1.2

Eye

1

0.8

APDS-9004

Pin Symbol Description

1 OUT OUT

2VCC VCC

3VCC VCC

4NC No Connect

2

0.6

0.4

Relative Spectral Response

0.2

0

350 550 750 950 1150

Wavelength (nm)

Absolute Maximum Ratings

For implementations where case to ambient thermal resistance is ≤ 50 °C /W

Parameter Symbol Min. Max. Units

Storage Temperature T

Operating Temperature T

Supply Voltage V

S

A

CC

-40 85 °C

-40 85 °C

06.0V

Recommended Operating Conditions

Parameter Symbol Min. Max. Units

Supply Voltage V

CC

2.4 5.5 V

Electrical & Optical Specifications (Ta=25

°°

°C)

°°

Parameter Symbol Min. Typ. Max. Units Conditions

Output Current (I)[note4] I

_OUT1

3 19 31 uA Vcc=3.0V, Lux=10

[Note 2]

Output Current (II)[note4] I

_OUT2

90 230 370 uA Vcc=3.0V, Lux=100

[Note 2]

Output Current (III)[note4] I

_OUT3

- 276 - uA Vcc=3.0V, Lux=100
[Note 1]

Dark Current I

Light Current Ratio I

Saturation Output Voltage V

_DARK

_OUT3

O

/ I

_OUT2

- - 0.5 uA Vcc=5.0V,Lux=0

-1.2--

2.2 2.32 - V Vcc=3.0V, Lux=100,
Rload=1M

Peak Sensitivity Wavelength - 620 - nm

Settling Time with pulsed Vcc Tset 3.5 ms Vcc pulse = 0V to 3V,

Rload=1kΩ, Lux=100
[Note 3]

Propagation Delay time Td - 600 - us Vcc=3.0V, Lux=100,

Rload=1k Ω [Note 3]

Storage Delay time Ts - 200 - us Vcc=3.0V, Lux=100,

Rload=1k Ω [Note 3]

Rise Time Tr - 0.95 ms Vcc=3.0V, Lux=100,

Rload=1kΩ [Note 3]

Fall Time Tf - 0.8 ms Vcc=3.0V, Lux=100,

Rload=1kΩ[Note 3]

Note:

1. Illuminance by Incandescent lamp

2. Fluorescent light is used as light source. White LED is substituted in mass production.

3. White LED is used as light source.

4. Other binning options are available. Please contact your Avago Technologies representative for information on current available bins

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Relative Iout

Relative Iout

APDS-9004 Performance Charts

10000

1000

100

Average Iout(uA)

10

1

1.10

1.08

1.06

1.04

1.02

1.00

Relative output current

0.98

0.96

Average Iout Vs Lux (Vcc=3V,T=25C)

White LED

10 100 1000

Lux

Relative Output current Vs Vcc ( T=25C, 100 Lux)

2 2.5 3 3.5 4 4.5 5 5.5 6

Vcc(V)

Relative Output Current Vs Temperature (Vcc=3V, 100 Lux)

2.50

2.00

1.50

1.00

Relative Iout(A)

0.50

0.00

-50 -25 0 25 50 75 100

1.20

1.00

0.80

0.60

Relative Iout

0.40

0.20

0.00

-90 -60 -30 0 30 60 90

Temp(C)

Relative Iout Vs Angle

Relative output current

Angle

4

APDS-9004 Light Measurement Circuit and Waveforms

I_pulse

Pin 3:V

CC

Pin 2:V

CC

Pin 1:OUT

APDS-9004

Pin 4:NC

sensor-output attains ~95% of
its voltage magnitude
corresponds to the set light level

R

LOAD

I_pulse

I_pulse

GND

GND

VOUT

VOUT

td

td

90%

90%

10%

10%

tr

tr

tf

tf

ts

ts

Tset

VCC Pulse from PG

Sensor Output at load

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