Broadcom High-End Optical Sensing
Broadcom High-End Optical Sensing enables precise and reliable detection in various applications. These devices leverage cutting-edge photonic technologies to offer superior performance in environments ranging from industrial automation to consumer electronics. With features such as enhanced sensitivity, robust noise immunity, and the ability to operate under diverse conditions, Broadcom's sensors are ideal for applications like gesture recognition, environmental monitoring, and health diagnostics. Innovative designs and integration capabilities also ensure seamless compatibility with existing systems, making them a go-to solution for industries seeking to enhance efficiency and accuracy through optical sensing.
Features
- Distance measurement with best-in-class fully integrated 3D ToF ranging sensors with precise measurements even in bright sunlight
- Infrared light detection with pyroelectric detectors (no false alarms) which enables more precise measurements
- Single photon detection with Silicon Photomultiplier (SiPM) products that capture every single photon
- Spectrum analysis with UV-VIS-NIR spectroscopy
- Easy integration in industrial environments
- Reliable and robust spectrometers
- IR/UV LEDs for light detection curtains
- Encoders for motion feedback and positioning
- Current and voltage sensors for measurement in motor drive subsystems
Applications
- Industrial automation
- Consumer electronics
- Gesture recognition
- Environmental monitoring
- Health diagnostics
Featured Drivers
Broadcom ACPL-K309T Automotive Photovoltaic Drivers
Specifically designed to drive high voltage MOSFETs and IGBTs with R2Coupler™ isolation.
Featured Amplifiers
Broadcom ACNT-H79x Optical Isolation Amplifiers
Designed for current and voltage sensing in systems such as motor drives and renewable energy inverters.
Featured Encoders
Broadcom AEDR-871x Reflective Incremental Encoders
Small 3-channel optical encoders with digital outputs with Reflective Technology for motion control.
Broadcom AEDR-872x Reflective Incremental Encoders
3-channel optical encoders with 2-channels differential analog and a 3rd digital index output.
Broadcom AEDR-9830DP Optical Encoders
Three-channel reflective incremental encoders with analog or digital differential output (318 LPI).
Broadcom AEDR-9920 3-Channel Reflective Optical Encoders
Offer selectable/programmable options like three-channel digital differential A, B, and I output.
Featured Modulators
Broadcom ACPL-C740 Sigma-Delta Modulators
Converts an analog input signal into a high-speed data stream based on optical coupling technology.
Broadcom ACPL-C797x Sigma-Delta Modulators
1-bit, second-order modulators that convert the analog input signal into a high-speed data stream.
Broadcom ACPL-C799 Sigma-Delta Modulator
Converts an analog input signal into a high-speed data stream with galvanic isolation.
Featured Sensors
Broadcom ACNT-H87x Voltage Sensors
Designed for voltage sensing which features unity gain and 1GΩ input impedance.
Broadcom ACPL-C870/A/B Optically Isolated Voltage Sensors
Optical isolation amplifiers with 2V input range and high 1GΩ input impedance.
Broadcom APDS-9250 Digital RGB IR and Ambient Light Sensor
Uses four channels of red, green, blue and IR (RGB+IR) in a specially designed matrix arrangement.
Broadcom Digital RGB, IR and Ambient Light Sensors
Uses channels of red, green, blue, and IR (RGB+IR) in a specially designed matrix arrangement.
Broadcom APDS-9309 Miniature Ambient Light Photo Sensor
Converts light intensity to digital signal output capable of direct I2C-bus interface.
Broadcom AFBR-S50x ToF Distance & Motion Sensor Modules
High speed and accuracy at medium distance ranges, small size, and very low power consumption.
Broadcom APDS-9151 Digital Proximity & RGB Sensors
A digital I2C compatible interface ALS, RGB and proximity sensor with IR LED in a single package.
Broadcom APDS-9922/APDS-9160 Sensors
A digital I2C compatible interface ALS and proximity sensor with IR LED in a single 8-pin package.
Broadcom AFBR-S50MV85I Time-of-Flight Sensor Module
Optical distance and motion measurement sensor optimized for sensing applications up to 5m.
Broadcom AFBR-S50LX85D Time-of-Flight Sensor Module
A multi-pixel optical distance and motion measurement sensor module with the optical ToF principle.
Broadcom AFBR-S50MV85G Time-of-Flight Sensor
Multi-pixel distance & motion measurement sensor, up to 3000fps with up to 16 illuminated pixels.
Featured Spectrometers
Broadcom AFBR-S20M2x Qmini USB Spectrometers
Compact and enables tight integration in applications where space is limited.
Broadcom Qneo AFBR-S20N1N256 Neat NIR Spectrometer
Features an uncooled InGaAs sensor array and a wide wavelength range of 950nm and 1700nm.
Broadcom Qwave AFBR-S20W1x Spectrometers
Compact USB device with 75mm focal length and high resolution and wavelengths from 220nm to 1040nm.
Broadcom AFBR-S20W2x Compact USB Spectrometers
With a high-res 3648-pixel linear CCD detector, packaged in a compact 89.5 × 68.0 × 19.5mm package.
Featured Development Tools
Broadcom AFBR-S20SK-V2 Slit Evaluation Kit
Designed to evaluate Qmini and Qwave spectrometers with 50μm, 100μm, 150μm, and 200μm slit diameter.
Broadcom AFBR-S4E001 Silicon Photomultiplier Evaluation Kit
Evaluation platform for SiPMs in a single package, features an AFBR-S4N44C013 SiPM & a preamplifier.
Broadcom HEDS-9940EVB Evaluation Boards
Designed to assess the functionalities of the AEDR-9940 Optical Encoders.
Broadcom HEDS-9940PRGEVB USB to SPI Programmer Kits
Designed for programming the AEDR-9940, a versatile three-channel reflective optical encoder.
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