{"product_id":"temt6000-ambient-light-sensor-module-analog-output","title":"TEMT6000 Ambient Light Sensor Module – Analog Output","description":"\u003ch1\u003eTEMT6000 Ambient Light Sensor Module – Analog Light Detection\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe TEMT6000 is an ambient light sensor module designed for measuring illuminance in various projects. It converts light intensity into an analog voltage, making it easy to interface with microcontrollers like Arduino or ESP32. Its fast response time and wide operating voltage range suit applications from automatic brightness control to sunlight tracking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOperating Voltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.3V to 5V DC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOutput Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAnalog voltage (0V to VCC)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePeak Sensitivity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e570 nm (visible light)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eResponse Time\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~10 µs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15 mm × 12 mm (module)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTypical Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 to 1000 lux (approx.)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You Can Build With This\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/kit-automatic-night-light\"\u003eAutomatic night light that turns on in darkness\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLight intensity meter for lab experiments\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/kit-solar-panel-tracker-kit-with-arduino-uno-plus-ldr\"\u003eSun tracker for solar panel optimization\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDisplay brightness controller for LCDs or LEDs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe TEMT6000 works with any microcontroller that has an analog-to-digital converter (ADC), such as Arduino Uno, Nano, ESP32, and Raspberry Pi Pico. It operates on both 3.3V and 5V logic, allowing direct connection without level shifting. Common pairings include Arduino boards for simple prototyping and ESP32 for IoT-based light monitoring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWiring Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConnect VCC to 3.3V or 5V, GND to ground, and OUT to an analog input pin (e.g., A0 on Arduino). No external pull-up resistor is needed; the sensor provides a direct analog voltage output proportional to light intensity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy from Compoden\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery component is sourced from verified suppliers and tested for compatibility before listing. We've spent 10 years building projects for makers, schools, and institutions across India. Ships from Bengaluru in 3-5 days. If defective on arrival, replace within 7 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs this compatible with Arduino Uno?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, simply connect the OUT pin to any analog input (A0-A5) on the Arduino Uno, and read the voltage using the analogRead() function. The sensor works directly with 5V logic.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat is the measuring range of this sensor?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt measures ambient light roughly between 1 and 1000 lux, suitable for indoor and outdoor environments. The analog voltage scales linearly with illuminance in this range.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eDoes it require calibration for accurate readings?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo factory calibration is needed; however, you can convert the ADC value to lux by mapping the output voltage using a simple formula in your code for more precise measurements.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"compoden-handoff\" style=\"margin-top:24px;padding:16px;background:#f0f4ff;border-left:4px solid #2B4D8F;border-radius:4px;\"\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px 0;font-weight:600;color:#1A3560;\"\u003e📦 Free Setup Handoff Document Included\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:0.95em;color:#333;\"\u003eEvery Compoden order includes a free setup handoff document — step-by-step instructions to get your component working within minutes. Download it via QR code on your package. 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