Description
This device is based on SI1151, a new sensor from SiLabs. The Si1151 is a low-power, reflectance-based, infrared proximity, UV index, and ambient light sensor with an I2C digital interface and programmable-event interrupt output. This device offers excellent performance under a wide dynamic range and a variety of light sources including direct sunlight.
Grove - Sunlight Sensor includes an onboard Grove connector, which helps you to connect it to your Arduino easily. You can use this device for making some projects which need to detect light, such as a simple UV detector for your Raspberry Pi weather station, or a smart irrigation system using Arduino if you need to monitor the visible spectrum.
Applications
Light detection
Smart irrigation system
DIY weather station
Technical details
Dimensions 140mm x85mm x11mm
Weight G. W 9g
Battery Exclude
Operating Voltage 3.0 - 5.5V
Working current 3.5 mA
Wave length 280-950nm
Operating Temperature -45-85oC
Part List
Grove - Sunlight Sensor *1
Grove Cable *1