The SparkFun Qwiic Mini ToF Imager is a 64-pixel Time-of-Flight ranging sensor built around the STMicroelectronics VL53L5CX. It provides multizone distance measurements up to 4000 mm across a 4×4 or 8×8 grid with a 63° diagonal field of view. The compact Mini version measures just 12.7 × 25.4 mm (0.5" × 1") with vertical Qwiic connectors on the back for clean mounting.

The VL53L5CX integrates a SPAD array, infrared filters, and diffractive optical elements (DOE) for reliable ranging across varied ambient lighting conditions. ST's patented histogram algorithms enable multi-object detection within the field of view and immunity to cover glass crosstalk beyond 60 cm.

Key Features

• 64-Zone ToF Imaging – 4×4 or 8×8 multizone ranging output
• Up to 4000 mm Range – Distance measurement across all zones
• 63° Diagonal FoV – Wide square field of view with DOE optics
• Up to 60 Hz Frame Rate – Fast depth data acquisition
• 940 nm VCSEL Emitter – Invisible infrared light, eye-safe
• Qwiic / I2C Interface – Vertical Qwiic connectors plus 2.54 mm (0.1") breakout pins
• Low-Power Autonomous Mode – Programmable interrupt thresholds for wake-on-detection

Specifications

• Sensor – STMicroelectronics VL53L5CX
• Operating Voltage – 3.3 V
• I2C Address – 0x52
• Qwiic Connectors – 2× vertical (rear-mounted)
• Board Dimensions – 12.7 × 25.4 mm (0.5" × 1")

Ideal For

• 3D room mapping and spatial sensing
• Obstacle detection for robotics
• Gesture recognition
• Laser-assisted autofocus and AR/VR enhancement
• IoT proximity and presence detection

Package Contents

• 1× SparkFun Qwiic Mini ToF Imager – VL53L5CX

Resources

• VL53L5CX Hookup Guide
• VL53L5CX Datasheet (PDF)
• Arduino Library – GitHub
• Hardware Design Files – GitHub
• Schematic (PDF)