TSL2581, TSL2583 LIGHT-TO-DIGITAL CONVERTER TAOS134A JULY 2012 PACKAGE CS Features 6-LEAD CHIPSCALE (TOP VIEW) 30 More Sensitive Than the TSL2560/61 Device 6 SDA Approximates Human Eye Response V 1 DD Programmable ALS Interrupt Function with ADDR SEL 2 5 INT User-Defined Upper and Lower Threshold GND 3 4 SCL Settings 2 16-Bit Digital Output with I C Fast-Mode at 400 kHz Programmable Analog Gain and Integration PACKAGE FN Time Supporting 1,000,000-to-1 Dynamic DUAL FLAT NO-LEAD Range (TOP VIEW) Available in Ultra-Small 1.25 mm 1.75 mm Chipscale Package and Small 2 mm 2 mm V 1 6 SDA DD Flat No-Lead Package ADDR SEL 2 5 INT Automatically Rejects 50/60-Hz Lighting Ripple GND 3 4 SCL Low Quiescent Current 3 A in Power Down Mode Package Drawings are Not to Scale RoHS Compliant Applications End Products and Market Segments Ambient Light Sensor (ALS) for Display HDTVs Brightness Control Laptops and Tablets Mobile Handsets Monitors Description The TSL2581 and TSL2583 are very-high sensitivity light-to-digital converters that transform light intensity to 2 a digital signal output capable of direct I C interface. Each device combines one broadband photodiode (visible plus infrared) and one infrared-responding photodiode on a single CMOS integrated circuit capable of providing a near-photopic response over an effective 16-bit dynamic range (16-bit resolution). Two integrating ADCs convert the photodiode currents to a digital output that represents the irradiance measured on each channel. This digital output can be input to a microprocessor where illuminance (ambient light level) in lux is derived using an empirical formula to approximate the human eye response. The TSL2581 device supports a traditional level style interrupt that remains asserted until the firmware clears it. While useful for general purpose light sensing applications, the TSL2581/83 devices are designed particularly for displays (LCD, OLED, etc.) with the purpose of extending battery life and providing optimum viewing in diverse lighting conditions. Display panel backlighting, which can account for up to 50 to 60 percent of total platform power, can be automatically managed. Both devices are also ideal for controlling keyboard illumination based upon ambient lighting conditions. Illuminance information can further be used to manage exposure control in digital cameras. The TSL2581/83 devices are ideal in notebook/tablet PCs, LCD monitors, flat-panel televisions, cell phones, and digital cameras. In addition, other applications include street light control, security lighting, sunlight harvesting, machine vision, and automotive instrumentation clusters. The LUMENOLOGY Company Copyright 2012, TAOS Inc. Texas Advanced Optoelectronic Solutions Inc. 1001 Klein Road Suite 300 Plano, TX 75074 (972) 673-0759 www.taosinc.com 1TSL2581, TSL2583 LIGHT-TO-DIGITAL CONVERTER TAOS134A JULY 2012 Functional Block Diagram Channel 0 Visible and IR Integrating A/D Converter Channel 1 V IR Only DD Command ADC Address Select Interrupt ADDR SEL INT Register Register SCL Two-Wire Serial Interface SDA Detailed Description The TSL2581 and TSL2583 are second-generation ambient light sensor devices. Each contains two integrating analog-to-digital converters (ADC) that integrate currents from two photodiodes. Integration of both channels occurs simultaneously. Upon completion of the conversion cycle, the conversion result is transferred to the Channel 0 and Channel 1 data registers, respectively. The transfers are double-buffered to ensure that the integrity of the data is maintained. After the transfer, the device automatically begins the next integration cycle. 2 Communication to the device is accomplished through a standard, two-wire I C serial bus. Consequently, the TSL258x device can be easily connected to a microcontroller or embedded controller. No external circuitry is required for signal conditioning, thereby saving PCB real estate as well. Because the output of the TSL258x device is digital, the output is effectively immune to noise when compared to an analog signal. The TSL258x devices also support an interrupt feature that simplifies and improves system efficiency by eliminating the need to poll a sensor for a light intensity value. The primary purpose of the interrupt function is to detect a meaningful change in light intensity. The concept of a meaningful change can be defined by the user both in terms of light intensity and time, or persistence, of that change in intensity. The TSL258x devices have the ability to define a threshold above and below the current light level. An interrupt is generated when the value of a conversion exceeds either of these limits. Copyright 2012, TAOS Inc. The LUMENOLOGY Company 2 www.taosinc.com