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ROHM BH1621FVC Data Sheet User Guide

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This is the technical note for the ROHM BH1621FVC ambient light sensor IC with analog current output. The sensor features a compact 1.6x1.6mm surface mount package, spectral sensitivity close to human eye response, and output current proportional to brightness. It operates from 2.4V to 5.5V supply with built-in shutdown function and two-step controllable output current gain. Applications include mobile phones, LCD TVs, laptop PCs, portable game consoles, digital cameras, and PDAs. Target users are electronics engineers designing backlight control and ambient light sensing solutions for battery-powered consumer devices.

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Ambient Light Sensor IC Series

Analog Current Output Type Ambient Light Sensor IC BH1621FVC No.12046EDT02 ●Descriptions BH1621FVC is an analog current output ambient light sensor. This IC is the most suitable to obtain the ambient light data for adjusting LCD and Keypad backlight of Mobile phone for power saving and better visibility ●Features 1) Compact surface mount package 1.6 × 1.6 mm 2) Spectral sensitivity close to human eyes sensitivity. 3) Output current in proportion to brightness. 4) Supply voltage operates from 2.4V to 5.5V 5) Built-in shutdown function 6) 2 steps controllable output current gain. 7) 1.8V logic input interface 8) Low sensitivity variation (+/-15%) ●Applications Mobile phone, LCD TV, PDP TV, Laptop PC, Portable game console, Digital camera, Digital video camera, PDA, LCD display

●Absolute Maximum Ratings

Parameter Symbol Ratings Units

Supply Voltage Vmax 7 V

Operating Temperature Topr -40~85 ℃

Storage Temperature Tstg -40~100 ℃

Iout Current Ioutmax 7.5 m A

Power Dissipation Pd 165※ m W ※ 70mm × 70mm × 1.6mm glass epoxy board. Derating at 2.2 m W/℃ for operating above Ta=25℃.

●Operating Conditions

Ratings

Parameter Symbol Units

Min. Typ. Max.

VCC Voltage Vcc 2.4 3.0 5.5 V

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Page 1 Ambient Light Sensor IC Series Analog Current Output Type Ambient Light Sensor IC BH1621FVC No.12046EDT02 ●Descriptions BH1621FVC is an analog current output ambient light sensor. This IC is the most ...
Page 2 BH1621FVC Technical Note ●Electrical Characteristics ( VCC = 3.0V, Ta = 25℃, unless otherwise noted ) Limits Parameter Symbol Units Conditions Min. Typ. Max. Supply Current1 ( Operate ) Icc1 51 74 97 ...
Page 3 BH1621FVC Technical Note ke im tio IC at io ●Reference Data 1.2 H-Gain Fluorescent Light Incandescent Light L-Gain Halogen Light Kripton Light Artifical Sun 0.2 Light 0.01 0.01 White LED 0.001 照度 [ lx...
Page 4 BH1621FVC Technical Note ●Block Diagram Logic PD Current Amp IOUT ●Block Diagram Descriptions ・PD QPhoto diode close to human eyes sensitivity. ・Current AMP To amplify Photo diode current ( H-Gain / L...
Page 5 BH1621FVC Technical Note ●External parts Setting 1) Gain setting of BH1621FVC Please select the best gain controlled by 3 and 4pin based on the required illuminance range. The reference is as follows....
Page 6 BH1621FVC Technical Note ●Terminal Descriptions PIN No. Terminal Name Equivalent Circuit Function 1 VCC Power Supply Terminal 2 GND GND Terminal 3 GC1 Mode Setting Terminal 1 4 GC2 Mode Setting Termin...
Page 7 BH1621FVC Technical Note ●Package Outlines Production Lot No. WSOF5 ( Unit : mm ) ●Optical design for the device 0.8 mm 0.6 mm Min.0.4 mm Min.0.4 mm PD area ( 0.25 mm x 0.3 mm ) Please design an optic...
Page 8 BH1621FVC Technical Note ●Cautions on use 1) Absolute Maximum Ratings An excess in the absolute maximum ratings, such as supply voltage ( Vmax ), temperature range of operating conditions ( Topr ), et...
Page 9 BH1621FVC Technical Note ●Ordering part number 0. 0. –0 .0 (M .2 in cl ud Part No. Part No. Package Packaging and forming specification FVC: WSOF5 TR: Embossed tape and reel WSOF5 <Tape and Reel in...
Page 10 Notice No copying or reproduction of this document, in part or in whole, is permitted without the consent of ROHM Co.,Ltd. The content specified herein is subject to change for improvement without not...

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the supply voltage range for the BH1621FVC?

The operating supply voltage ranges from 2.4V to 5.5V.

How is the sensor's gain mode controlled?

Gain mode is set via pins GC1 and GC2. Inputs 0,1 for H-Gain or 1,0 for L-Gain.

What is the typical wake-up time from shutdown?

The typical wake-up time from shutdown to H-Gain mode is 45 µs at 100 lx.

What applications is this sensor suitable for?

It is suitable for mobile phones, LCD TVs, laptops, digital cameras, and other LCD displays to adjust backlighting.