TEMT6000 Ambient Light Sensor Module – Analog Output for Light Intensity Measurement

Description

TEMT6000 Ambient Light Sensor Module – Analog Output for Light Intensity Measurement

The TEMT6000 Ambient Light Sensor Module is a compact, high-sensitivity light sensor designed to provide precise ambient light measurements for a wide range of electronic applications. This sensor mimics the human eye’s response to light, making it ideal for projects that require automatic brightness adjustment, smart lighting, and energy-saving solutions.

With its analog output, the TEMT6000 delivers real-time light intensity readings, allowing your microcontroller or development board to react to changing light conditions with exceptional accuracy.

Features:

• High sensitivity ambient light detection
• Analog output for easy microcontroller integration
• Spectral response similar to the human eye
• Compact size, ideal for portable or space-constrained applications
• Low power consumption
• Suitable for indoor and outdoor light monitoring
• Plug-and-play design with standard 3-pin interface

Technical Specifications:

Pinout:

Wiring Example:

• [Image – Typical Wiring Example with Arduino]

Technical Description from Manufacturer/Other Sources:

This sensor module utilizes a phototransistor (TEMT6000) to provide an analog voltage output proportional to the light intensity in the environment. The spectral response closely follows that of the human eye, making it highly suitable for applications requiring light detection that mimics human perception.

The TEMT6000 is especially advantageous for daylight sensing, enabling systems to adjust illumination levels or display brightness based on surrounding light conditions.

Unlike digital light sensors, the analog output of the TEMT6000 allows for continuous, real-time readings with fine resolution, making it ideal for precise light measurement tasks.

Example Arduino Code:

// TEMT6000 Light Sensor Example
const int lightPin = A0;
int lightValue;

void setup() {
  Serial.begin(9600);
}

void loop() {
  lightValue = analogRead(lightPin);
  Serial.print("Light Intensity: ");
  Serial.println(lightValue);
  delay(500);
}

Applications:

• Automatic brightness adjustment for displays
• Smart home lighting systems
• Energy-saving electronic projects
• Daylight harvesting systems
• Robotics light detection
• Mobile device ambient light sensing

Package Contents:

• 1 x TEMT6000 Ambient Light Sensor Module

Attachments:

• [TEMT6000 Datasheet – PDF]