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Ambient Light Sensor

APDS-9930 Sensor
APDS-9930 Sensor

APDS-9930 Digital Ambient Light and Proximity Sensor

APDS-9930 is a digital ambient light and proximity sensor. Developed for use in a variety of applications, this compact module combines an infrared LED with a photodetector to measure the light reflected back from nearby objects, thereby determining their proximity.
VCNL4040 Light Sensor
VCNL4040 Sensor

VCNL4040 Proximity and Ambient Light Sensor

The VCNL4040 is a versatile and compact sensor module from Vishay Semiconductor.
TEMT6000 Light Sensor
TEMT6000 Light Sensor

TEMT6000 Ambient Light Sensor

The TEMT6000 presents itself as an exceptional light sensor module, characterized by its ability to deliver precise and dependable measurements of the surrounding ambient light intensity.
BH1750 Light Sensor
BH1750 Light Sensor

BH1750 – Ambient Light Sensor

BH1750 is a digital ambient light sensor that is used commonly used in mobile phones to manipulate the screen brightness based on the environment lighting. This sensor can accurately measure the LUX value of light up to 65535lx.  
APDS9960 Proximity, Gesture and Ambient Light Sensor
APDS9960 Proximity, Gesture and Ambient Light Sensor

APDS9960 Proximity, Gesture and Ambient Light Sensor

The APDS-9960 is a multipurpose sensor that can be used for Ambient Light, RGB Sensing, Proximity Sensing, and Gesture Detection. It has been used in Samsung’s Galaxy S5 earlier and is used in many mobile phones as a proximity sensor.
VEML6035 - Low Power, High Sensitivity Ambient Light Sensor
VEML6035 - Low Power, High Sensitivity Ambient Light Sensor

VEML6035 - New Ambient Light Sensor for Wearables and Smartphones

Vishay Intertechnology has released a new space-saving ambient light sensor VEML6035 for small form factor applications such as smart watches and sport bands where very high sensitivity is needed to allow light to be sensed through an often very dark cover glass.