TMD4903 Color Sensor Module
Color, ALS, and proximity sensor module with mobeam™ and universal remote control
Features
- Color (RGB) and ambient light sensor with integrated UV/IR blocking filters
- IRBeam optical pattern generator
- Proximity detection with adaptive dynamic range, automatic crosstalk cancelation, and ambient light rejection
- Integrated optical module
Benefits
- Enables highly accurate color and ambient light sensing under varying lighting conditions
- Supports mobeam™ and universal remote control functionality
- Low profile, small footprint package reduces board space – ideal for small devices
Product parameters
| Supply Voltage [V] | 1.7 - 2.0 |
|---|---|
| I²C Bus | 1.8V |
| Programmable | Yes |
| Integrated Capabilities | Color, ALS, proximity sensing |
| Recommended Operating Distances | |
| Temperature Range [°C] | -30 to 85 |
| Package | 8-pin module |
| Remark |
General description
The TMD4903 features include color sensing (RGB), ALS, proximity detection and an IRBeam optical pattern generator capable of mobeam™ barcode emulation and universal remote control. In addition, it includes an integrated LED and advanced LED driver in a low profile and small footprint 2.0mm x 5.0mm x 1.0mm optical module.
Not Recommended for New Designs!
ams-OSRAM AG is discontinuing production of this device. Final lifetime buy order must be placed by OCTOBER 15, 2021. Please contact your local sales representative for further information regarding available or planned replacement options.
This product suits for the following applications:
- Light color temperature measurement
- Ambient light sensing for display brightness control
- Cell phone touchscreen disable
- Printed bar code emulation
- Universal remote control
Tools
| Title | Category | Headline | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| TMx4903EvalKit | Application Board | Evaluation Kit for TMx4903 |
Technical documents
| Type | Description | Language | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Datasheet | TMD4903 datasheet | English | ||
| Application Note | Improving Color Sensor Lux Accuracy | English | ||
| Application Note | Lux and CCT Calculations (DN 40) | English | ||
| Application Note | Compensating for Light Flicker on Optical Sensors (DN 22) | English | ||
| Application Note | Improving Color Sensor Lux Accuracy | English | ||
| Application Note | Colorimetry Tutorial (DN 20) | English | ||
| Application Note | Optimizing Proximity Parameters | English | ||
| Application Note | Basic Pre-Production Light & Color Sensor Solution Validation Process | English |
Environmental documents
| Type | Description | Language | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Material Declaration Form | MDF_300590052_TMD49037V | English | ||
| Material Declaration Form | MDF_300590052_TMD49033V | English | ||
| Material Declaration Form | MDF_300590052_TMD49033 | English |
Notifications
| Type | Description | Language | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EoL Notification | UMC Filter Line (issued May-20-2021) | English |
Other information
| Type | Description | Language | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Block Diagram | TMD4903 Block Diagram | English | ||
| Factsheet | Color Sensor and Proximity Detection Module with IRBeam Optical Pattern Generator | English |
Related boards
Evaluation Kit for TMx4903
TMx4903EvalKit
The TMx4903 Evaluation Kit comes with everything needed to evaluate the gesture (TMG4903 only), ALS, proximity, IRBeam and color sensor module. The evaluation kit comprises of a main controller board with a PIC microcontroller, an industry standard USB 2.0 interface (with an USB cable), a TMx4903 module daughter card, "plug-n-play" USB HID class drivers, software documentation, and GUI software allowing users to control the gesture (TMG4903 only), ALS, proximity, IRBeam and color sensor settings.