SBOS681C July   2014  – November 2017 OPT3001

PRODUCTION DATA.  

  1. 1 Features
  2. 2 Applications
    1.     Spectral Response: The OPT3001 and Human Eye
  3. 3 Description
    1.     Block Diagram
  4. 4 Revision History
  5. 5 Pin Configuration and Functions
    1.     Pin Functions
  6. 6 Specifications
    1. 6.1 Absolute Maximum Ratings
    2. 6.2 ESD Ratings
    3. 6.3 Recommended Operating Conditions
    4. 6.4 Thermal Information
    5. 6.5 Electrical Characteristics
    6. 6.6 Timing Requirements
    7. 6.7 Typical Characteristics
  7. 7 Detailed Description
    1. 7.1 Overview
    2. 7.2 Functional Block Diagram
    3. 7.3 Feature Description
      1. 7.3.1 Human Eye Matching
      2. 7.3.2 Automatic Full-Scale Range Setting
      3. 7.3.3 Interrupt Operation, INT Pin, and Interrupt Reporting Mechanisms
      4. 7.3.4 I2C Bus Overview
        1. 7.3.4.1 Serial Bus Address
        2. 7.3.4.2 Serial Interface
    4. 7.4 Device Functional Modes
      1. 7.4.1 Automatic Full-Scale Setting Mode
      2. 7.4.2 Interrupt Reporting Mechanism Modes
        1. 7.4.2.1 Latched Window-Style Comparison Mode
        2. 7.4.2.2 Transparent Hysteresis-Style Comparison Mode
        3. 7.4.2.3 End-of-Conversion Mode
        4. 7.4.2.4 End-of-Conversion and Transparent Hysteresis-Style Comparison Mode
    5. 7.5 Programming
      1. 7.5.1 Writing and Reading
        1. 7.5.1.1 High-Speed I2C Mode
        2. 7.5.1.2 General-Call Reset Command
        3. 7.5.1.3 SMBus Alert Response
    6. 7.6 Register Maps
      1. 7.6.1 Internal Registers
        1. 7.6.1.1 Register Descriptions
          1. 7.6.1.1.1 Result Register (offset = 00h)
            1. Table 7. Result Register Field Descriptions
          2. 7.6.1.1.2 Configuration Register (offset = 01h) [reset = C810h]
            1. Table 10. Configuration Register Field Descriptions
          3. 7.6.1.1.3 Low-Limit Register (offset = 02h) [reset = C0000h]
            1. Table 11. Low-Limit Register Field Descriptions
          4. 7.6.1.1.4 High-Limit Register (offset = 03h) [reset = BFFFh]
            1. Table 13. High-Limit Register Field Descriptions
          5. 7.6.1.1.5 Manufacturer ID Register (offset = 7Eh) [reset = 5449h]
            1. Table 14. Manufacturer ID Register Field Descriptions
          6. 7.6.1.1.6 Device ID Register (offset = 7Fh) [reset = 3001h]
            1. Table 15. Device ID Register Field Descriptions
  8. 8 Application and Implementation
    1. 8.1 Application Information
      1. 8.1.1 Electrical Interface
      2. 8.1.2 Optical Interface
    2. 8.2 Typical Application
      1. 8.2.1 Design Requirements
      2. 8.2.2 Detailed Design Procedure
        1. 8.2.2.1 Optomechanical Design
        2. 8.2.2.2 Dark Window Selection and Compensation
      3. 8.2.3 Application Curves
    3. 8.3 Do's and Don'ts
  9. 9 Power-Supply Recommendations
  10. 10Layout
    1. 10.1 Layout Guidelines
    2. 10.2 Layout Example
  11. 11Device and Documentation Support
    1. 11.1 Documentation Support
      1. 11.1.1 Related Documentation
    2. 11.2 Receiving Notification of Documentation Updates
    3. 11.3 Community Resources
    4. 11.4 Trademarks
    5. 11.5 Electrostatic Discharge Caution
    6. 11.6 Glossary
  12. 12Mechanical, Packaging, and Orderable Information
    1. 12.1 Soldering and Handling Recommendations
    2. 12.2 DNP (S-PDSO-N6) Mechanical Drawings

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Mechanical Data (Package|Pins)
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Orderable Information

8.2.3 Application Curves

To validate that the design example now measures correctly, create a sequential number of different light intensities with the fluorescent light by using neutral density filters to attenuate the light. Different light intensities can also be created by changing the distance between the light source, and the measurement devices. However, these two methods for changing the light level have minor accuracy tradeoffs that are beyond the scope of this discussion. Measure each intensity with both the lux meter and the OPT3001 under the window, and compensate using Equation 5. The results are displayed in Figure 33, and show that the application accurately reports results very similar to the lux meter.

To validate that the design measures a variety of light sources correctly, despite the large ratio of infrared transmission to visible light transmission of the window, measure the application with a halogen bulb and an incandescent bulb. Use the physical location and light attenuation procedures that were used for the fluorescent light. The results are shown in Figure 34.

The addition of the dark window changes the results as seen by comparing the results of the same measurement with a window (Figure 34) and without a window (Figure 3). Even after the expected change, the performance is still good. All data are both within 15% of the correct answer, and within 15% of the other bulb measurements.

Results can vary at different angles of light because the OPT3001 does not match the lux meter at all angles of light.

If the measurement variation between the light sources is not acceptable, choose a different window that has a closer ratio of visible light transmission to infrared light transmission.

OPT3001 D019_SBOS681.gifFigure 33. Uncompensated and Compensated Output of the OPT3001 Under a Dark Window Illuminated by Fluorescent Light Source
OPT3001 D020_SBOS681.gifFigure 34. Compensated Output of the OPT3001 Under a Dark Window Illuminated by Fluorescent, Halogen, and Incandescent Light Sources