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

7.3.1 Human Eye Matching

The OPT3001 spectral response closely matches that of the human eye. If the ambient light sensor measurement is used to help create a good human experience, or create optical conditions that are optimal for a human, the sensor must measure the same spectrum of light that a human sees.

The device also has excellent infrared light (IR) rejection. This IR rejection is especially important because many real-world lighting sources have significant infrared content that humans do not see. If the sensor measures infrared light that the human eye does not see, then a true human experience is not accurately represented.

Furthermore, if the ambient light sensor is hidden underneath a dark window (such that the end-product user cannot see the sensor) the infrared rejection of the OPT3001 becomes significantly more important because many dark windows attenuate visible light but transmit infrared light. This attenuation of visible light and lack of attenuation of IR light amplifies the ratio of the infrared light to visible light that illuminates the sensor. Results can still be well matched to the human eye under this condition because of the high infrared rejection of the OPT3001.