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DevLab: TEMT6000 Ambient Light Sensor

Introduction

The DevLab TEMT6000 Ambient Light Sensor is a compact module built around the Vishay TEMT6000 phototransistor. It provides a linear analog voltage proportional to ambient light intensity, making it ideal for display back-light control, energy-saving systems, photographic exposure adjustment, and environmental monitoring applications.

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Feature Description
Sensor Type Ambient Light Sensor (TEMT6000)
Supply Voltage 3.3V - 5V
Interface Analog Output
Light Sensitivity 0.2 to 1000 lux (typical)
Response Time ~100 ms
Operating Temperature -40°C to +85°C
Connector Type JST 1.0mm 4-pin

Use Cases

  • Automatic display brightness adjustment
  • Photographic light metering
  • Smart home & IoT light sensing
  • Plant/garden lighting control
  • Wearable/light-level logging
  • Data-logging & environmental sensing

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📝 License

All hardware and documentation in this project are licensed under the MIT License.
Please refer to LICENSE.md for full terms.

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Compact module built around the TEMT600 phototransistor.

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