ISL29501: Time of Flight (ToF) Signal Processing IC

The ISL29501 is a Time of Flight (ToF) based signal processing integrated circuit. The sensor enables low cost, low power, and long range optical distance sensing when combined with an external emitter and detector.

The ISL29501 has a built-in current DAC circuit that drives an external LED or laser. The modulated light from the emitter is reflected off the target and is received by the photodiode. The photodiode then converts the returned signal into current, which is used by the ISL29501 for signal processing.

An on-chip Digital Signal Processor (DSP) calculates the time of flight, which is proportional to the target distance. The ISL29501 is equipped with an I2C interface for configuration and control.

Use of an external photodiode and emitter allows the user to optimize the system design for performance, power consumption, and distance measurement range that suit their industrial design.

The ISL29501 is wavelength agnostic and permits the use of other optical wavelengths if better suited for applications.

Key Features
  • Enables proximity detection and distance measurement
  • Modulation frequency of 4.5MHz
  • Emitter DAC with programmable current up to 255mA
  • Operates in Continuous and Single Shot mode
  • On-chip active ambient light rejection
  • Auto gain control mechanism
  • Interrupt controller
  • Supply voltage range of 2.7V to 3.3V
  • I2C interface supporting 1.8V and 3.3V bus
  • Low profile 24 Ld 4x5 QFN package
Applications
  • Mobile consumer applications
  • Industrial proximity sensing
  • Power management
  • Home automation
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Application Notes
TitleTypeUpdatedSizeOther Languages
AN1984: Temperature and Ambient Light Error CorrectionPDF31 Mar 2017440 KB
AN1724: ISL29501 Firmware RoutinesPDF31 Mar 2017379 KB
AN1983: Best Practices for TOF Crosstalk CalibrationPDF27 Oct 2016166 KB
AN1967: Temperature and Ambient Light Data CollectionPDF30 Jun 201671 KB
AN1966: ISL29501 Sand Tiger Optics Application NotePDF30 Jun 2016957 KB
AN1917: ISL29501 Layout Design GuidePDF30 Jun 2016219 KB
Datasheets
TitleTypeUpdatedSizeOther Languages
ISL29501 DatasheetPDF17 Mar 20171.56 MB
Design Files
TitleTypeUpdatedSizeOther Languages
ISL29501-CS-EVKIT1Z Design FilesZIP02 Aug 20161.36 MB
Software
TitleTypeUpdatedSizeOther Languages
ISL29501 Evaluation SoftwareZIP01 Aug 20162.26 MB
User Guides
TitleTypeUpdatedSizeOther Languages
ISL29501 Software User GuidePDF03 Apr 20171.55 MB
ISL29501-ST-EV1Z User GuidePDF02 Aug 20163.62 MB
ISL29501-CS-EVKIT1Z User GuidePDF30 Jun 2016818 KB
Order Information
Part NumberPackage TypeWeight(g)PinsMSL RatingPeak Temp (°C)RoHS Status
ISL29501IRZ-T724 Ld QFN T+R0.054241260RoHS
ISL29501IRZ-T7A24 Ld QFN T+R0.054241260RoHS
ISL29501-CS-EVKIT1ZN/ARoHS
ISL29501-ST-EV1ZN/ARoHS
ISL29501 Datasheet 17 Mar 2017
AN1984: Temperature and Ambient Light Error Correction 31 Mar 2017
AN1724: ISL29501 Firmware Routines 31 Mar 2017
AN1983: Best Practices for TOF Crosstalk Calibration 27 Oct 2016
AN1967: Temperature and Ambient Light Data Collection 30 Jun 2016
AN1966: ISL29501 Sand Tiger Optics Application Note 30 Jun 2016
AN1917: ISL29501 Layout Design Guide 30 Jun 2016
ISL29501-CS-EVKIT1Z Design Files 02 Aug 2016
ISL29501 Evaluation Software 01 Aug 2016
ISL29501 Software User Guide 03 Apr 2017
ISL29501-ST-EV1Z User Guide 02 Aug 2016
ISL29501-CS-EVKIT1Z User Guide 30 Jun 2016