The TCS3772 device family provides red, green, blue, and clear (RGBC) light sensing and, when coupled with an external IR LED, proximity detection. These devices detect light intensity under a variety of lighting conditions and through a variety of attenuation materials, including dark glass. The proximity detection feature allows a large dynamic range of operation for accurate short distance detection, such as in a cell phone, for detecting when the user positions the phone close to their ear. An internal state machine provides the ability to put the device into a low power state in between proximity and RGBC measurements providing very low average power consumption. This data is transferred via an I2C to the host.
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| Product Category | Color Sensors |
| Product Number | TCS37727 |
| Product Name | TCS37727 Color Sensor. Color light-to-digital converter with proximity sensing, I2C = 1.8V interface |
| Color Types Detected | RGB (Visible) |