Light sensors
Measure light with precison for across multiple spectrums with our fully integrated light sensors portfolio
Our light sensor portfolio offers fully-integrated signal chain solution with embedded photo sensor. These devices features excellent spectral matching, low power, wide dynamic range, consistent linearity across temperature, and auto ranging that ensures best resolution all lighting condition, including low light conditions.
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 ambient 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 - Ambient Light Sensors
This ambient light sensor curriculum contains short training videos covering the basics of light sensors, key specifications for selecting light sensor 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 report explains the advantages of a high speed, high resolution light sensor in display, camera and automotive applications.