DevLab: TEMT600 Ambient Light Sensor
Introduction
The DevLab TEMT600 Ambient Light Sensor is a compact module built around the Vishay TEMT600 phototransistor. It provides a linear analog voltage proportional to ambient light intensity, making it ideal for display back-light control, energy-saving systems, photographic exposure adjustment, and environmental monitoring applications.

Overview
Feature | Description |
---|---|
Sensor Type | Ambient Light Sensor (TEMT600) |
Supply Voltage | 3.3V - 5V |
Interface | Analog Output |
Light Sensitivity | 0.2 to 1000 lux (typical) |
Response Time | ~100 ms |
Operating Temperature | -40°C to +85°C |
Connector Type | JST 1.0mm 4-pin |
Use Cases
- Automatic display brightness adjustment
- Photographic light metering
- Smart home & IoT light sensing
- Plant/garden lighting control
- Wearable/light-level logging
- Data-logging & environmental sensing
Resources
📝 License
All hardware and documentation in this project are licensed under the MIT License.
Please refer to LICENSE.md
for full terms.
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