EL7900: Ambient Light Photo Detect IC

The EL7900 is a light-to-current optical sensor combining a photodiode and a current amplifier on a single monolithic IC. Output current is directly proportionate to the light intensity on the photodiode. Its sensitivity is superior to that of a phototransistor and exhibits little variation. Its spectral sensitivity matches closely to the luminous efficiency and linearity.

Housed in an ultra-compact surface mount clear plastic package, this device is excellent for power saving control function in cell phones, PDAs, and other handheld applications.

Key Features
  • Monolithic IC containing photodiode and amplifier
  • 1lux to 8,000lux range
  • Converts light intensity to current
  • 2.7V to 5.5V supply range
  • Low supply current: 1µA
  • Fast response time - <200µs
  • Excellent output linearity of luminance
  • Ultra-compact and light surface mount package
  • Pb-free (RoHS compliant)
Applications
  • Mobile phones
  • Notebook PCs
  • PDAs
  • Video cameras
  • Digital cameras
Typical Diagram
Application Notes
TitleTypeUpdatedSizeOther Languages
AN1315: Rail-to-Rail Amplifier Extends Resolution and Range of Light SensorPDF13 Nov 201436 KB
AN1311: Making Sense of Light SensorsPDF13 Nov 201486 KB
Datasheets
TitleTypeUpdatedSizeOther Languages
EL7900 DatasheetPDF14 Nov 2014169 KB
Miscellaneous
TitleTypeUpdatedSizeOther Languages
Eye-Safety Exposure CalculatorXLS08 May 2012
Order Information
Part NumberPackage TypeWeight(g)PinsMSL RatingPeak Temp (°C)RoHS Status
EL7900ILCZ5 Ld ODFN0.007054OP260RoHS
EL7900ILCZ-T135 Ld ODFN T+R0.007054260RoHS
EL7900ILCZ-T75 Ld ODFN T+R0.007054OP260RoHS
EL7900ILCZ-T7A5 Ld ODFN T+R0.007054OP260RoHS
EL7900ILCZ-EVALZN/ARoHS
EL7900 Datasheet 14 Nov 2014
AN1315: Rail-to-Rail Amplifier Extends Resolution and Range of Light Sensor 13 Nov 2014
AN1311: Making Sense of Light Sensors 13 Nov 2014
Eye-Safety Exposure Calculator 08 May 2012