Track 4 session 8 - st dev con 2016 - time of flight
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The document summarizes FlightSenseTM time-of-flight proximity and ranging sensor technology from STMicroelectronics. It describes the principle of direct time-of-flight measurement using light pulses and single photon avalanche diodes. ST provides integrated proximity and ranging sensor modules, development tools, and is a leading global supplier of time-of-flight technology with products shipping in over 100 million devices. Applications include ambient light sensing, gesture recognition, robotics, drones, laptop presence detection, and more.
Track 4 session 8 - st dev con 2016 - time of flight
- 1. October 4, 2016 Santa Clara Convention Center Mission City Ballroom Time of Flight Proximity/Ranging Sensor Marcus Yang
- 2. FlightSense™ Breakthrough Technology 2 Measurement at the true speed of light ! Fully Integrated Time of Flight Module ST #1 World Wide Supplier Direct distance measurement Independent of target size, color & reflectance distance Target Photon Measured distance = Speed of lightx Photon travel time /2 FlightSense™ Principle Emitter Sensor 1cm round-trip at 67ps! Very fast (few ms) Low power
- 3. 3 ST Proprietary Time-of-Flight IP Best compromise of cost, complexity & power vs performance Optimised and reliable supply chain High volume & low cost Compact integrated system Sensor, filters, optics, VCSEL and driver integrated Fully calibrated system Single Photon Avalanche Diode Ultra fast time resolution enabling Direct ToF processed in ST CMOS SPAD process FlightSense™ Optical Time-of-Flight Product Family ST is WWide #1 ToF supplier Over 3 years of proven track record in manufacturing >100M products shipped 300% AAGR
- 4. ST Time of Flight: FlightSense™ Technology advantages 4 Color independent True Distance Fully integrated Texture independent Eye Safe 940nm Detect Glass/Transparent Low Power
- 5. ST ToF vs. Traditional IR Proxy 5 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2NHKga3V6xo
- 6. Gesture control FlightSense™ Limitless Applications 6 IoT/Smart Home Robot cleaners, Appliance, Toys… Wireless & Consumer Camera Assist, Proximity, Power Saving … Industrial Faucet, Robotics, Drone…VR/AR, control, switch……
- 7. G4 Beat VL6180, Laser Auto Focus, Worldwide Adoption 7 G3 & G3 Dual G3 Cat6 G3 Beat G Vista G3A AKA G Flex 2G4 & G4 Dual Vibe Shot ZenFone 2 Laser ZE500KG ZenFone Selfie ZD551KL ZenFone 2 Laser ZE550KL ZenFone 2 Laser ZE500KL ZenFone Zoom ZX551ML R7+ One+ 2 MX5 PRO5 M9+ Aurora Edition Nexus 6PNexus 5X ZenFone 2 Laser ZE600KL & ZE601KL V10 G4 Stylus Blade 7 ZenFone Max ZX550KL & ZC550KL R7S+ Elfie S8 Elephone P9000
- 8. VL53L0, Laser Auto-Focus Gen 2, Ramping-up 8 G5 PRO6 M10P9 P9 Plus Honor V8 moto G4+ moto Z moto Z Force Lenovo Phab2+ Honor 8 LIQUID ZEST PLUS XZX Compact V20 moto Z Play
- 9. “Laser AutoFocus”, a Recognized Brand 9
- 10. Advanced User Detection Laptops & monitors 10 Presence detection for screen on / off or security: • Complies with EU Regulation 801/2013 (Lot 26): Networked standby losses of energy • Fast detection (<30ms) • Independent of target reflectance and color • Robust to ambient light and backlight Ranging Management By setting up a certain distance criterion, FlightSense™ enables system to turn off display when user is getting too close to display Display Management VL6180X allows system to adjust display brightness per info from ALS
- 11. Gesture Recognition FlightSense™ benefits versus traditional IR 11 FlightSense™ allows to discriminate vertical gesture from horizontal gesture while traditional IR sensor cannot FlightSense™
- 12. VL6180X: Used in a Wide Variety of Devices 12 Ococci ReadBoy Eye protection on Educational tablet Sony Portable short throw projector Ememe Robot cleaner Macally USB device for laptops User detection std alone system Automatic Faucets Feichter Glasses localization FutureRobot Home robot, movement monitoring Hobot 268 Glass cleaning robot Blackberry Passpor & Priv Proximity & ALS sensor
- 13. FlightSense™ unlocks endless new applications 13 Medical Security Entertainment Industrial Robotics Education Robot Vacuum cleaner AR/VR Faucet Liquid/Food Drone
- 14. VL6180X Ambient Light Sensor (ALS) / Proximity Sensor 14 • Small package • OLGA 4.8 x 2.8 x 1mm • Robust and accurate proximity detection • Highly efficient ALS embedded • Fully integrated • Near-IR (850nm) VCSEL emitter • Filters • Receiver • Advanced µC • Low power • Field-of-View : 25° • Laser Class1 device (eye safe) • Independent of reflectance/color/texture • Complete API package and Android driver Highlights Applications Adjust the brightness of the display subject to the ambient light level detected • User detection to safely power off touch screen or control white goods • Obstacle detection for robotics • … Ambient Light Sensing Reliable Proximity detection MASS PRODUCTION
- 15. VL53L0X Ranging sensor 15 • World’s smallest ToF sensor • OLGA 4.4 x 2.4 x 1mm • Range up to 2 meters in less than 30ms • High accuracy (up to +/- 3%) • Fast ranging time (up to 50Hz) • Fully integrated • Near-IR (940nm) VCSEL emitter • Filters • Receiver • Advanced µC • Low power • Field-of-View : 25° • Laser Class1 device (eye safe) • Independent of reflectance/color/texture • Complete API package and Android driver Applications Power saving, zoom, user detection and counting, … Take-off and landing phase assistance. Ceiling detection User detection & Smart interaction Laser AF WW #1 supplier, with Focus in 1 frame Drones HighlightsMASS PRODUCTION
- 16. VL53L0X NUCLEO expansion board 16 Arduino Connectors 4-digit display Cover Glass holder (Can hold Cover Glass and spacers) VL53L0X Ranging sensor 2x VL53L0X satellites (plugged or hardwired) PC GUI interface Spacers 3 spacers 0.25/0.5/1mm to create various air gaps below CG Cover Glass sample (PMMA material. Low XTalk)
- 17. VL53L0X Quick Start 17
- 18. Product Picture Order code VL6180X proximity sensor VL6180XV0NR/1 Nucleo VL6180X Expansion board (Gen2) X-NUCLEO6180XA1/1 Nucleo Pack: VL6180X expansion board + STM32F410 “Full features” Nucleo board P-NUCLEO-6180X1/ VL6180X Satellites (2 units per delivery) VL6180X-SATEL/1 VL6180X: Module & Development Tools 18 Go to www.st.com/VL6180X or contact your usual distributor
- 19. VL53L0X: Module & Development Tools 19 Product Picture Order code VL53L0X module VL53L0CXV0DH/1 VL53L0X Nucleo™ Expansion board X-NUCLEO-53L0A1/ Pack: VL53L0X Nucleo™ Expansion board + STM32F401 NUCLEO board P-NUCLEO-53L0A1/ VL53L0X Satellite boards to be hard- wired to customers PCBs 53L0-SATEL- I1/1 Delivered with a protective liner Go to www.st.com/VL53L0X or contact your usual distributor
- 20. FlightSense™ Technology Summary 20 Eye Safe
- 21. Thank You