This little sensor is a great way to add UVA and UVB light sensing to any microcontroller project. The VEML6075 from Vishay has both true UVA and UVB band light sensors and an I2C-controlled ADC that will take readings and integrate them.
This little sensor is a great way to add UVA and UVB light sensing to any microcontroller project. The VEML6075 from Vishay has both true UVA and UVB band light sensors and an I2C-controlled ADC that will take readings and integrate them.
Power input. Adafruit Learn says the board regulator accepts 3-5VDC and should be powered at the microcontroller logic level.
3.3V output from the onboard voltage regulator. Adafruit Learn says up to 100mA may be drawn.
Ground reference.
I2C clock line. Adafruit Learn says to connect to the microcontroller I2C clock line.
I2C data line. Adafruit Learn says to connect to the microcontroller I2C data line.
| Pin | Position | Type | Function | Voltage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VIN | power | Power input. Adafruit Learn says the board regulator accepts 3-5VDC and should be powered at the microcontroller logic level. | 3-5VDC input | |
| 3V3 | power | 3.3V output from the onboard voltage regulator. Adafruit Learn says up to 100mA may be drawn. | 3.3V output, up to 100mA | |
| GND | ground | Ground reference. | 0V | |
| SCL | signal | I2C clock line. Adafruit Learn says to connect to the microcontroller I2C clock line. | ||
| SDA | signal | I2C data line. Adafruit Learn says to connect to the microcontroller I2C data line. |
I2C · 3-5VDC input · 3.3V output, up to 100mA
Confirm the data interface matches your host board.
Module pins: VIN, 3V3, GND, SCL, SDA. Schematik maps them to your board in the app.
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