E910.86

This IC with integrated sensor-cells is used to locate the position and to measure the intensity of the sun or other light sources. This is useful in some applications in the automotive and industrial environment. A famous example is surely the control of the air condition depending on the position of the sun.

Features

Angle-measurement range 15°-165°
Temperature range –40°C to 125°C
Serial Interface (SPI)
2-dimensional detection of angle of incidence
Measurement of angle of incidence with approx. 3° resolutions
2 photo diodes with different spectral sensivities implemented
Demo-Board available

Applications

Use as sun angle/light sensor
Air conditioning control
Automatic tinting of windscreen/mirrors (glare shield)
Illumination control (driving light/interior)
Blind control (building services engineering)
Autolevel of solar cells
Position finding of light sources