light sensors, Optical IC, APC-Hero, Sharp

APC-Hero introduces ambient light sensors

News Release from: Advanced Power Components PLC
07/04/2008

Sharp's ambient light sensors means stable light measurements at varying temperatures. This range of Optical IC (OPIC) Sensors combines superior spectral response with temperature range stability and curves that match those of the human eye. The resulting linear output measurement is what is naturally expected in any lighting condition; meaning minimum engineering time spent in compensation circuitry. The range includes packages as small as 1.6 mm × 2.0 mm.

When teamed with APC-Hero’s wide selection of LED Backlight Controllers, these new products provide a power-saving solution that fits into a tiny space and offers automatic control of backlight brightness without user intervention.

Applications include auto-brightness controls for mobile, fixed and handheld devices such as: battery operated TFT displays, control panels, information displays, mobile phones, TFT monitors and cameras.