Adafruit APDS9960 Proximity, Light, RGB, and Gesture Sensor

I2C multi-function sensor breakout providing gesture recognition (4 directions), RGB+clear ambient light, and proximity sensing via the APDS9960. Works at 3.3 V; use the STEMMA QT variant for solderless wiring.

Logical pinout · physical placement not verified

VIN
Main power input. Adafruit Learn says to power it with the same logic level as the microcontroller, for example 5 V on a 5 V Arduino.
Type · PowerVoltage · 3-5V logic/power context from Learn page
3Vo
3.3 V regulator output. Learn states up to 100 mA may be drawn from this output.
Type · PowerVoltage · 3.3V output, up to 100mA
GND
Common ground for power and logic.
Type · Ground
SCL
I2C clock line. Learn states it has a 10K pullup and is level shifted for 3-5 VDC use.
Type · I2CVoltage · 3-5VDC level-shifted logic
SDA
I2C data line. Learn states it has a 10K pullup and is level shifted for 3-5 VDC use.
Type · I2CVoltage · 3-5VDC level-shifted logic
INT
Interrupt output. Learn states it is 3 V logic and can indicate a new reading or threshold event.
Type · SignalVoltage · 3V logic
STEMMA QT
STEMMA QT connector for I2C connection to STEMMA QT boards or accessories.
Type · Unknown

Pin	Type	Function	Voltage
VIN	Power	Main power input. Adafruit Learn says to power it with the same logic level as the microcontroller, for example 5 V on a 5 V Arduino.	3-5V logic/power context from Learn page
3Vo	Power	3.3 V regulator output. Learn states up to 100 mA may be drawn from this output.	3.3V output, up to 100mA
GND	Ground	Common ground for power and logic.
SCL	I2C	I2C clock line. Learn states it has a 10K pullup and is level shifted for 3-5 VDC use.	3-5VDC level-shifted logic
SDA	I2C	I2C data line. Learn states it has a 10K pullup and is level shifted for 3-5 VDC use.	3-5VDC level-shifted logic
INT	Signal	Interrupt output. Learn states it is 3 V logic and can indicate a new reading or threshold event.	3V logic
STEMMA QT	Unknown	STEMMA QT connector for I2C connection to STEMMA QT boards or accessories.

Logical pinout · physical placement not verified

Pin details

7 connections

VIN
Main power input. Adafruit Learn says to power it with the same logic level as the microcontroller, for example 5 V on a 5 V Arduino.
PowerVoltage · 3-5V logic/power context from Learn page
3Vo
3.3 V regulator output. Learn states up to 100 mA may be drawn from this output.
PowerVoltage · 3.3V output, up to 100mA
GND
Common ground for power and logic.
Ground
SCL
I2C clock line. Learn states it has a 10K pullup and is level shifted for 3-5 VDC use.
I2CVoltage · 3-5VDC level-shifted logic
SDA
I2C data line. Learn states it has a 10K pullup and is level shifted for 3-5 VDC use.
I2CVoltage · 3-5VDC level-shifted logic
INT
Interrupt output. Learn states it is 3 V logic and can indicate a new reading or threshold event.
SignalVoltage · 3V logic
STEMMA QT
STEMMA QT connector for I2C connection to STEMMA QT boards or accessories.
Unknown

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