VL6180X-SATEL Satellite boards based on VL6180X proximity, gesture and ambient light sensor Data brief Can be used with STM32 Nucleo boards, available in the following Nucleo packs: P-NUCLEO-6180X1: Nucleo pack based on full-feature Nucleo board with STM32F401RE Dynamic Efficiency ARM Cortex-M4 microcontroller P-NUCLEO-6180X2: Nucleo pack based on ultra-low-power Nucleo board with STM32L053R8 ARM Cortex-M0+ microcontroller Description The VL6180X satellite boards are hardware add- ons for the X-NUCLEO-6180XA1 expansion board. Up to 3 satellite boards can be connected to the X-NUCLEO-6180XA1 expansion board, enabling multi sensors applications. Satellite board can be used as well for basic gesture recognition applications. Thanks to its 2.8 V regulator, the VL6180X satellite board can be used in any application with Features a 3.3 to 10 V supply. The part supporting the VL6180X module, 2.54 Each satellite board integrates: mm connector and output regulator is scored so VL6180X 3-in-1 module (proximity, gesture that developers can break off the mini PCB for and ambient light sensor) use in a 2.8 V supply application using flying 2.8 V output regulator leads. Allows basic gesture recognition use case This makes it easier to integrate into development and evaluation devices due to its small form True distance measurement independent of factor. target size and reflectance Able to function in multi-module applications Divisible board enabling use as mini-PCB breakout board, easy to integrate in customer device Compatible with X-NUCLEO-6180XA1 expansion board Up to three VL6180X satellite boards can be plugged into the expansion board through its 2.54 mm connector June 2015 DocID027253 Rev 2 1/5 For further information contact your local STMicroelectronics sales office. www.st.comVL6180X-SATEL VL6180X Overview The VL6180X is the latest product based on STs patented FlightSense technology. This is a ground-breaking technology allowing absolute distance to be measured independent of target reflectance. Instead of estimating the distance by measuring the amount of light reflected back from the object (which is significantly influenced by color and surface), the VL6180X precisely measures the time the light takes to travel to the nearest object and reflect back to the sensor (Time-of-Flight). Combining an IR emitter, a range sensor and an ambient light sensor, the VL6180X is easy to integrate and saves OEMs long and costly optical and mechanical design optimizations. The module is designed for low-power operation. Ranging and ALS measurements can be automatically performed at user defined intervals. Multiple threshold and interrupt schemes are supported to minimize host operations. Divisible board For 2.8V supply application, the satellite board can be divided along the red doted line as shown in Figure 1, in order to only use the mini PCB, easier to integrate into a customer device due to its small form factor. Figure 1. Satellite board layout PP *1 6 6&/ ,17 *3,2 SDGV IRU ZLUHV 0LQL 3&% 9/ PRGXOH PP LYLVLEOH XQVROG WKH VL RKP PP 9 UHJXODWRU PP FRQQHFWRU *1 6 6&/ 9 *3,2 ,17 RS VLGH 7 %RWWRP VLGH 2/5 DocID027253 Rev 2 9