Product Brief

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Product Brief

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TMF8801

Time-of-Flight Sensor

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General Description

The TMF8801 is a time-of-flight (TOF) sensor in a single modular package with associated VCSEL.

The TOF device is based on SPAD, TDC and histogram technology. The device achieves 2500 mm

detection range.

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Key Features

Figure 1:

Added Value of Using TMF8801

Benefits

Features

Small footprint fits in the mobile phone bezel

Modular package - 2.2 mm x 3.6 mm x 1.0 mm

Detecting central closest objects

21º FOI

Within 5 % of measurement (accuracy); no

multipath and no multiple object problems as

for iToF

Time-to-Digital Converter (TDC)

Direct Time-of-Flight Measurement

Better accuracy detects reliably closest object

Minimum distance 20 mm

Maximum distance 2500 mm

Single Photon Avalanche Photodiode (SPAD)

Histogram based architecture

No complex calibration

Dynamic cover glass calibration

Compensates for dirt on glass

Reliable Operation under demanding use cases

Class 1 Eye Safe

Fast VCSEL driver with protection