Light sensors
Measure visible, IR, XYZ, and RGB light spectrums with our fully integrated, high performance commercial and automotive grade light sensors.
TI’s optical light sensors with integrated photo sensor and passive filters offer excellent spectral matching, low power, and configurable conversion times. These products support a wide dynamic range with semi-logarithmic output and an auto-ranging feature to ensure exceptional performance in all lighting conditions. Applications of these products range across industrial, automotive, and personal electronic markets.
New products
Light sensors
Automotive high-speed high-precision digital light sensor
Approx. price (USD) 1ku | 1.33
Light sensors
Automotive high-speed high-precision digital ambient light sensor (ALS)
Approx. price (USD) 1ku | 1.21
Why choose our light sensors?
Spectral matching
Accurately measure visible, broad, IR, XYZ and RGB spectrums to ensure the best user experience.
Versatile packaging
Our multitude of package options, including the industry's thinnest package, allows placement in size restrictive and automotive applications.
High dynamic range
Our optical sensing ranges from 312uLux to 167kLux enabling use in a variety of lighting conditions including dim, bright, and behind covered material.
Technical resources
Video series
TI Precision labs - Light sensors
This light sensor curriculum contains short training videos covering the basics of light sensors, key specifications for selecting light sensors for different applications and much more.
Application brief
How to Select a Light Sensor for Your Application (Rev. C)
This application note describes how to select and compare an ambient light sensor based on the four most important features: spectral response, power, size, and range of lux measurement.
Application brief
The Value of a High-Speed, High-Resolution Light Sensor
This application notes delves into the system advantages of utilizing a light sensor with a fast conversion time, highlighting the improvement in user experience.