BETAPIN 1 · Supply
Emitter supplyAVDDVCSEL
Function
Supply for the infrared VCSEL.
How to connect
Connect to the main 2.6–3.5 V rail; bypass near pins 1 and 2.
940 nm time-of-flight ranging sensor
VL53L0X Pinout
Explore VL53L0X pins, signal names, electrical functions and connection guidance for each package.
12Physical pins
VL53L0XOptical LGA-12
Manufacturer-referencedSTMicroelectronics
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PIN 2 · Ground
Emitter returnAVSSVCSEL
Function
Ground for the emitter supply.
How to connect
Connect to the main ground plane.
PIN 3 · Ground
GroundGND
Function
Common ground contact.
How to connect
Connect to the main ground plane.
PIN 4 · Ground
GroundGND2
Function
Common ground contact.
How to connect
Connect to the main ground plane.
PIN 5 · Shutdown
Active-low shutdownXSHUT
Function
LOW selects hardware standby.
How to connect
Drive from the host; use a 10 kΩ pull-up when host state is unknown.
Electrical note
Never leave this input floating. Drive HIGH only with AVDD present.
PIN 6 · Ground
GroundGND3
Function
Common ground contact.
How to connect
Connect to the main ground plane.
PIN 7 · Interrupt
Open-drain interruptGPIO1
Function
Signals a programmed measurement event.
How to connect
Use a 10 kΩ pull-up to the selected I/O rail and a host input. Leave open if unused.
PIN 8 · Do not connect
Do not connectDNC
Function
Reserved internal contact.
How to connect
Leave floating; do not connect to ground or power.
PIN 9 · I²C bus
I²C dataSDA
Function
Bidirectional serial data.
How to connect
Pull up to the configured I/O rail; 1.5–2 kΩ is ST’s example at 2.8 V / 400 kHz.
PIN 10 · I²C bus
I²C clockSCL
Function
Clock input from the controller.
How to connect
Use up to 400 kHz with a suitable pull-up.
PIN 11 · Supply
Main supplyAVDD
Function
Sensor supply.
How to connect
Connect to the same 2.6–3.5 V rail as pin 1.
PIN 12 · Ground
GroundGND4
Function
Common ground contact.
How to connect
Connect to the main ground plane.