SPIDER Automation STMicroelectronics X-NUCLEO-53L3A2 Time-of-Flight Ranging Sensor Expansion Board
Description
SPIDER Automation STMicroelectronics X-NUCLEO-53L3A2 Expansion Board provides a comprehensive evaluation and development environment for engineering applications utilizing the VL53L3CX Time-of-Flight (ToF) ranging sensor with advanced multi-target detection capabilities. Engineered for seamless integration, the board allows developers to test, evaluate, and prototype sophisticated proximity and distance-sensing solutions across industrial, robotics, and consumer electronics platforms.
The kit comes equipped with a dedicated cover glass holder and three interchangeable spacers (0.25mm, 0.5mm, and 1mm height) to accurately simulate various air-gap conditions beneath protective windows. Featuring two VL53L3CX breakout boards connected via dual 10-pin headers, the expansion board interfaces natively with STM32 Nucleo development boards through standard Arduino UNO R3 connector layouts, allowing multi-board stacking with wireless shields such as Bluetooth or Wi-Fi modules.
Key Features
- VL53L3CX ToF Sensor: Integrates ST’s advanced Time-of-Flight ranging sensor supporting robust multi-target detection.
- Absolute Distance Measurement: Delivers highly accurate distance data independent of target surface reflectance and ambient lighting conditions.
- Air-Gap Simulation Suite: Includes a protective cover glass holder paired with 0.25mm, 0.5mm, and 1mm precision spacers.
- Dual Breakout Configuration: Features two VL53L3CX breakout boards linked via dual 10-pin connectors for versatile layout testing.
- Ecosystem Compatibility: Fully compatible with the STM32 Nucleo board family and Arduino UNO R3 stacking headers.
- Comprehensive Software Support: Backed by complete system software packages including functional code examples and graphical user interfaces (GUI).
Benefits
- Accelerated Prototyping: Plug-and-play stacking onto STM32 Nucleo boards drastically reduces setup time for distance-sensing prototypes.
- Real-World Integration Testing: Cover glass holder and interchangeable spacers enable precise simulation of enclosure windows and optical air gaps.
- Multi-Target Versatility: Ability to detect multiple objects within the field of view opens advanced tracking and security applications.
- Flexible System Expansion: Arduino-compatible pin layout enables simultaneous stacking of wireless communication modules (Bluetooth/Wi-Fi).
- Robust Industrial Reliability: High-precision STMicroelectronics silicon architecture ensures stable performance in commercial measurement devices.
Applications
- Robotics & Autonomous Navigation: Obstacle detection, wall following, and precise positioning for automated guided vehicles (AGVs).
- Smart Home & IoT Appliances: Presence detection, user proximity wake-up, and sanitary touchless activation controls.
- Industrial Automation: Level sensing, container inventory monitoring, and high-speed packaging line object counting.
- Consumer Electronics Prototyping: Gesture recognition, laser-assisted autofocus systems, and advanced distance-measurement instruments.
Package Includes
- 1 x SPIDER Automation STMicroelectronics X-NUCLEO-53L3A2 Time-of-Flight Ranging Sensor Expansion Board
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Brand / Series | SPIDER Automation / STMicroelectronics STM32 Nucleo Series |
| Item Type | Time-of-Flight (ToF) Sensor Expansion Board / Evaluation Kit |
| Model Name | X-NUCLEO-53L3A2 |
| Primary Sensor IC | VL53L3CX Time-of-Flight Ranging Sensor (Multi-Target Detection) |
| Microcontroller Board Basis | STM32 Based (Compatible with NUCLEO-F401RE Development Board) |
| Silicon Manufacturer | STMicroelectronics |
| Silicon Core Architecture | ARM Cortex-M4F |
| Expansion Layout | Arduino UNO R3 Connector Standard (Stackable Shield) |
| Included Accessories | Cover Glass Holder, 2x Breakout Boards, 0.25mm/0.5mm/1mm Spacers |
| Package Shipping Weight | 0.07 kg (70 g) |
| Package Shipping Dimensions | 21 cm × 13 cm × 3 cm |
