SPECIFICATIONS

Description: The ML8511 breakout is an easy to use ultraviolet light sensor. The MP8511 UV (ultraviolet) Sensor works by outputting an analog signal in The MP8511 UV (ultraviolet) Sensor works by outputting an analog signal in relation to the amount of UV light that's detected. This breakout can be very handy in creating devices that warn the user of sunburn or detect the UV index as it relates to weather conditions.

This sensor detects 280-390nm light most effectively. This is categorized as part of the UVB (burning rays) spectrum and most of the UVA (tanning rays) spectrum. This is categorized as part of the UVB (burning rays) spectrum and most of the UVA (tanning rays) spectrum. It outputs an analog voltage that is linearly related to the measured UV intensity (mW/cm2). If your microcontroller can do an analog to digital signal conversion then you can detect the level of UV!

OKI has released the ML8511, an ultraviolet (UV) sensor IC with built-in operational amplifier, which utilizes silicon-on-insulation (SOI)-CMOS and is the company's analog-voltage output, filter-less UV sensor.

OKI's UV sensor ICs are suitable for both digital and analog circuits due to the use of SOI-CMOS technology, which is easily and highly integrated, and OKI said that it will utilize this expertise flexibly in the future to enhance the digital output circuits connected to microprocessors, and then form a single-chip product lineup with the Ambient Light Sensor; future products are expected to not only achieve the right level of performance, but also to be able to provide the best possible performance. The ML8511 is expected to be a decorative measurement device that not only shows the amount of UV at a glance, but also keeps track of the degree of UV danger, and will be used in the field of home appliances and portable devices.

The ML8511 can output an analog voltage proportional to the amount of UV light. Since it can output a voltage, it can be directly connected to the A/D digital/analog converter of the built-in MCU, eliminating the need for an optoelectronic conversion circuit. It is also suitable for portable devices because of its small, thin surface package.