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Microcontroller Modules & Accessories TAOS TSL230 Light to Frequency Converter

27924

Manufacturer Part Number
27924
Description
Microcontroller Modules & Accessories TAOS TSL230 Light to Frequency Converter
Manufacturer
Parallax Inc
Datasheet
1.27924.pdf (4 pages)

Specifications of 27924

Product
Microcontroller Accessories
Flash
256 KB
Timers
5 x 8 bit
Board Size
88.9 mm x 50.8 mm x 21.84 mm
Lead Free Status / RoHS Status
Lead free / RoHS Compliant
TSL230R Light-to-Frequency Converter (#27924)
General Description
The Texas Advanced Optical Systems (TAOS) TSL230R measures light intensity using an array of
photodiodes and outputs a square wave whose frequency is proportional to light intensity striking the
surface of the chip.
Features
Application Ideas
Pin Definitions and Ratings
Please see the TSL230R Manufacturer Datasheet for complete device information; it is available from the
27924 product page at www.parallax.com.
Functional Diagram
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Pin
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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
High-resolution conversion of light intensity to frequency with no external components
Programmable for three sensitivity levels
Convenient 8-pin 0.1” DIP package
3.3 V or 5 V operation
Absolute output frequency tolerance of +/- 20%
Easy to interface directly with microcontrollers
Flash detection
Cloud detection
Laser beam interruption detector
Name
S0
S1
OE
GND
Vdd
Out
S2
S3
Function
Sensitivity select input
Sensitivity select input
Output Enable
Ground 0 V
+3 to +5 VDC supply voltage
Scaled-frequency output
Scaling select input
Scaling select input
TSL230R Light-to-Frequency Converter (#27924)
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27924 Summary of contents

Page 1

... S2 Scaling select input 8 S3 Scaling select input Please see the TSL230R Manufacturer Datasheet for complete device information available from the 27924 product page at www.parallax.com. Functional Diagram Copyright © Parallax Inc. TSL230R Light-to-Frequency Converter (#27924) Web Site: www.parallax.com Forums: forums.parallax.com Sales: sales@parallax.com Technical: support@parallax ...

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... Pin 6 is the output and connected to P2, the output is a square wave whose frequency is dependant upon the amount of light striking the TSL230R. This frequency is measured by the BASIC Stamp and output to the debug terminal. Copyright © Parallax Inc. TSL230R Light-to-Frequency Converter (#27924 Sensitivity 0 0 ...

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... Copyright © Parallax Inc. TSL230R Light-to-Frequency Converter (#27924) 8│──┳──┐ │ │  7│──┘ ...

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... Resources and Downloads The BASIC Stamp and Propeller code and the manufacturer’s datasheet, more example applications can be downloaded from the TSL230R product page www.parallax.com, then enter 27924 in the Search field. Copyright © Parallax Inc. TSL230R Light-to-Frequency Converter (#27924) ...

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