Selector Guide

The following information is only for qualitative reference.

Sensor SKU Relative Spectral Sensitivity Illuminance Range Output(VCC=5V)
SEN0043(TEMT6000) TEMT6000Spectral.png 1-5000lx analog voltage:0-5V
SEN0097(BH1750) BH1750Spectral.png 1-65535lx digital:I2C,with Low Fitler(<50Hz)
SEN0172(LX1972) LX1972Spectral.png 1-800lx analog voltage:0-3.6V,with Low Fitler(<50Hz)
DFR0026(PT550) PT550Spectral.png 1-1000lx analog voltage:0-5V

Typical Illuminance

  • Night: 0.001--0.02;
  • Moonlightnight: 0.02--0.3;
  • Cloudy indoor: 5--50;
  • Cloudy outdoor: 50--500;
  • Sunny indoor: 100--1000;
  • under the sunlight in summer afternoon: about 10*6 power;
  • Reading books for intensity of illumination: 500--600;
  • Home video standard intensity of illumination: 1400.