TSL2561 Luminosity Sensor Breakout

The TSL2561 Luminosity Sensor Breakout is a sophisticated light sensor which has a flat response across most of the visible spectrum.

Unlike simpler sensors, the TSL2561 measures both infrared and visible light to better approximate the response of the human eye. And because the TSL2561 is an integrating sensor (it soaks up light for a predetermined amount of time), it is capable of measuring both small and large amounts of light by changing the integration time.

The TSL2561 (GY2561) is capable of direct I2C communication and is able to conduct specific light ranges from 0.1 - 40k+ Lux easily. Additionally, the TSL12561 contains two integrating analog-to-digital converters (ADC) that integrate currents from two photodiodes, simultaneously. Each breakout requires a supply voltage of 3V and a low supply current max of 0.6mA.

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Features of TSL2561

• Temperature range : -30 to 80 C

• Dynamic range (Lux) : 0.1 to 40,000 Lux

• Voltage range : 2.7-3.6V

• Interface : I2C

Related Links

• TSL2561 Arduino Library Github

• Lux Sensor using Raspberry Pi

• IOIO Android Light Level using TSL2561 

Related Video

•  Arduino with Luminosity Sensor TSL2561