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GND / Power supply ground. All voltages are referenced to GND
I / Enable for fo (active low)
O / Output frequency (of)
I / Output frequency scaling selection inputs
I / Photodiode type selection inputs
VDD / Supply voltage
| Pin | Position | Type | Function | Voltage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GND(4) | Official table 2 row 1 | ground | GND / Power supply ground. All voltages are referenced to GND | |
| OE(3) | Official table 2 row 2 | pin | I / Enable for fo (active low) | |
| OUT | Official table 2 row 3 | pin | O / Output frequency (of) | |
| S0, S1(1,2) | Official table 2 row 4 | digital io | I / Output frequency scaling selection inputs |
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Adafruit describes the CdS photoresistor as a light sensor whose resistance falls as light increases, and its product page gives an examp…
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| S2, S3(7,8) | Official table 2 row 5 | digital io | I / Photodiode type selection inputs |
| VDD(5) | Official table 2 row 6 | power | VDD / Supply voltage |