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APDS9960 Gesture, Proximity, Light, and Color Sensor

All-in-One Optical Sensor

The APDS9960 is a versatile optical sensor that can detect gestures, measure proximity, ambient light, and RGB colors. It’s commonly used in gesture-based control systems and devices requiring environmental light sensing.

The APDS9960 is a versatile optical sensor that can detect gestures, measure proximity, ambient light, and RGB colors. It’s commonly used in gesture-based control systems and devices requiring environmental light sensing.

Key Features

  • Gesture recognition
  • Proximity detection
  • Ambient light and color sensing (RGB)

Applications

  • Gesture-based control
  • Ambient light detection
  • Color detection in displays

Specifications

Supply Voltage2.4V - 3.6V
CommunicationI2C
Detection Range0 - 100mm (proximity)

Documents & Resources

APDS9960 Datasheet
Getting Started Guide
Gesture Control Library