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STMicroelectronics Shows Latest Time-of-Flight Ranging Sensor at MWC 2017

FlightSense low-power sensors are ideal for autofocus, presence-detection and power-saving functions.

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By: DAVID SAVASTANO

Editor, Ink World Magazine

STMicroelectronics released its third-generation laser-ranging sensor based on its industry-leading FlightSense technology, which will be shown at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Feb 27–March 2. The VL53L1 sensor benefits from new patented silicon- and module-level architectures, adding for the first time, optical lenses to the module.   This combination boosts core performance while introducing many new features including multi-target detection, cover-glass crosstalk immunity at long dist...

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