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Manufacturer STMicroelectronics
Package LGA-12
Pins 12 pins (I2C, Interrupt, System, Laser, Power)
Range Up to 2m
Accuracy ±3%
Interface I2C (400kHz)
Emitter 940nm VCSEL

Library View

Interactive symbol, footprint, and 3D model — hover pins for cross-highlighting.

SymbolGenerated Generated from pin data (not in KiCad standard library)
FootprintKiCad KiCad standard library: OptoDevice/ST_VL53L0X
3DGenerated Generated pad visualization (Babylon.js)

Breakout Board

Auto-generated breakout molecule for VL53L0X — all pins brought to 2mm-pitch headers with 4 corner machine pins on 8mm grid.

Pricing & Availability

Specifications

RangeUp to 2m
Accuracy±3%
InterfaceI2C (400kHz)
Emitter940nm VCSEL
Supply2.6V-3.5V
PackageLGA-12 (4.4x2.4mm)

Pin Configuration

I2CInterruptSystemLaserPower
PinNameGroupFunction
I2C — I2C communication interface
9SDAI2CI2C data
10SCLI2CI2C clock
Interrupt — Measurement ready interrupt
7GPIO1InterruptInterrupt output
System — Shutdown control
5XSHUTSystemShutdown (active low)
Laser — VCSEL laser supply
1AVDDVCSELLaserLaser supply (2.6V-3.5V)
2AVSSVCSELLaserLaser ground
Power — Analog supply and ground
3GNDPowerGround
4GNDPowerGround
6GNDPowerGround
11AVDDPowerAnalog supply (2.6V-3.5V)
12GNDPowerGround
Other
8DNCDo not connect

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VL53L0X — Time-of-flight distance sensor, I2C, up to 2m range

Manufacturer: STMicroelectronics Package: LGA-12

Description

The VL53L0X is a time-of-flight (ToF) laser-ranging sensor from STMicroelectronics. Measures distances up to 2m with I2C interface. Uses a 940nm VCSEL laser for accurate distance measurement in compact form.

Electrical Specifications

  • Range: Up to 2m
  • Accuracy: ±3%
  • Interface: I2C (400kHz)
  • Emitter: 940nm VCSEL
  • Supply: 2.6V-3.5V
  • Package: LGA-12 (4.4x2.4mm)

Pin Configuration

Package: LGA-12

  • Pin 1: AVDDVCSEL — Laser supply (2.6V-3.5V)
  • Pin 2: AVSSVCSEL — Laser ground
  • Pin 3: GND — Ground
  • Pin 4: GND — Ground
  • Pin 5: XSHUT — Shutdown (active low)
  • Pin 6: GND — Ground
  • Pin 7: GPIO1 — Interrupt output
  • Pin 8: DNC — Do not connect
  • Pin 9: SDA — I2C data
  • Pin 10: SCL — I2C clock
  • Pin 11: AVDD — Analog supply (2.6V-3.5V)
  • Pin 12: GND — Ground

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