Texas Instruments OPT3006, User Manual

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3 SBOU181 – October 2016
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OPT3006EVM User's Guide
1 Overview
The OPT3006 is an ambient light sensor (ALS) with a digital output integrated circuit in an ultra-thin
PicoStar™ package form factor, allowing the device to fit into tiny spaces. The OPT3006 is mounted on a
flexible PCB (FPCB), which contains an example cutout that allows light to illuminate the sensor. The
OPT3006 uses a two-wire interface that works with the I
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C protocol, making this device ideal for many
applications. The OPT3006EVM is a Platform for evaluating the performance of the OPT3006 device
under various conditions. The OPT3006EVM consists of two PCBs. The first PCB is the
SM-USB-DIG
Platform that communicates with the computer, provides power, and sends and receives appropriate
digital signals. The second PCB is the OPT3006EVM: a rigid PCB with a mounted FPCB that contains the
OPT3006 device.
1.1 OPT3006EVM Kit Contents
Table 1 summarizes the contents of the OPT3006EVM kit. Figure 1 shows the included hardware. Contact
the Texas Instruments Product Information Center nearest you if any component is missing. It is highly
recommended that you also check the OPT3006 product folder on the TI web site at www.ti.com to verify
you have the latest versions of the released software.
Table 1. OPT3006EVM Kit Contents
Item Quantity
OPT3006EVM 1
SM-USB-DIG Platform 1
USB extension cable 1
Figure 1. Hardware Included With Kit