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Selector Guide

The following information is only for qualitative reference.

Sensor SKU Relative Spectral Sensitivity Illuminance Range Output(VCC=5V)
SEN0043(TEMT6000)  thumb 1-5000lx
SEN0097(BH1750)  thumb 1-65535lx
SEN0172(LX1972)  thumb 1-800lx
DFR0026(PT550)  thumb 1-1000lx

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.