APDS-9922-001

Digital Proximity and Ambient Light Sensor in Small

Aperture

Data Sheet

Description Features
The Broadcom® APDS-9922-001 provides digital ambient light ALS, IR LED, and Proximity Detector in an Optical Module
sensing (ALS), IR LED and a complete proximity detection
 Ambient Light Sensing (ALS)
system in a single 8-pin package that can be used under a small
— Light output proportional to light intensity
aperture of the devices’ cover windows. The proximity function
offers plug-and-play detection to 70 mm, thus eliminating the — Uses optical coating technology to emulate the
human eye spectral response
need for factory calibration of the end equipment or
subassembly. The proximity detection feature operates well — Works well under different light source conditions
from bright sunlight to dark rooms. The wide dynamic range — Low light densitivity – operation behind dark glass
also allows for operation in short distance detection behind — Up to 20 bits resolution
dark glass, such as a cell phone. — Temperature compensation
— 50 Hz/60 Hz light flicker immunity
The ALS provides a photopic response to light intensity in low
— Fluorescent light flicker immunity
light conditions or behind a dark faceplate. The APDS-9922-001
approximates the response of the human eye providing direct  Proximity Detection (PS)
read out, where the output count is proportional to ambient — Integrated IR LED and synchronous LED driver
light level. Low-light functionality enables operation behind — Eliminates factory calibration of Prox
darkened glass. The APDS-9922-001 supports programmable — Cancellation of cross-talk
hardware interrupt with hysteresis to respond to events. — Up to 11 bits resolution
— Ambient light suppression
The APDS-9922-001 is useful for display management by
extending battery life and providing optimum viewing in  Wide supply voltage 1.7V to 3.6V
diverse lighting conditions. Display panel and keyboard  Power Management
backlighting can account for up to 30 to 40 percent of total — Low active current – 80 μA typical at 1.8V
platform power. The ALS features are ideal for use in notebook — Low standby current – 500 nA typical at 1.8V
PCs, LCD monitors, flat-panel televisions, and cell phones.  I2C Interface Compatible
— Up to 400 kHz (I2C Fast-Mode)
The proximity function is targeted specifically towards
near-field proximity applications. In cell phones, the proximity — Dedicated interrupt pin
detection can detect when users position the phone close to  Small Package L3.94 mm × W2.36 mm × H1.35 mm
their ear. The device is fast enough to provide proximity
information at a high repetition rate needed when answering a Applications
phone call. This provides both improved green power-saving
capability and the added security to lock the computer when  Cell phone backlight dimming
the user is not present. The addition of the micro-optics lenses  Cell phone touch-screen disable
within the module provide highly efficient transmission and  Notebook/monitor security
reception of infrared energy, which lowers overall power  Automatic speakerphone enable
dissipation.  Automatic menu pop-up
 Digital camera eye sensor
Ordering Information
Table 1 Ordering Information
Part Number Packaging Quantity
APDS-9922-001 Tape & Reel 5000 per reel

Broadcom
-1-
APDS-9922-001 Data Sheet

DISCLAIMER This preliminary data is provided to assist you in the evaluation of product(s) currently under development. Until
Broadcom releases this product for general sales, Broadcom reserves the right to alter prices, specifications, features,
capabilities, functions, release dates, and remove availability of the product(s) at anytime.

Figure 1 Functional Block Diagram

VDD

Regulator Oscillator Interrupt INT

Upper Threshold
ALS ALS
SCL
ADC Data
Lower Threshold

I2C Interfacing
Upper Threshold SDA
PS PS
ADC Data
Lower Threshold

LED A Constant Current Control Logic

Sink

LED K LDR GND

Table 2 I/O Pins Configuration

Pin Name Type Description
1 SDA I/O I2C serial data I/O terminal – serial data I/O for I2C.
2 INT O Interrupt – open drain.
3 LDR I LED driver for proximity emitter – up to 125 mA, open drain.
4 LEDK O LED cathode, connect to LDR pin in most systems to use internal LED driver circuit.
5 LEDA I LED anode, connect to VLED on PCB.
6 GND Ground Power supply ground. All voltages are referenced to GND.
7 SCL I I2C serial clock input terminal – clock signal for I2C serial data.
8 VDD Supply Power supply voltage

Broadcom
-2-
APDS-9922-001 Data Sheet

Table 3 Absolute Maximum Ratings over Operating Free-Air Temperature Range (see Note)
Parameter Symbol Min. Typ. Max. Unit Conditions

Power Supply Voltage a VDD — — 3.8 V

Digital Voltage Range –0.5 — 3.8 V
Storage Temperature Range Tstg –45 — 85 °C
a. All voltages are with respect to GND.

NOTE Stresses beyond those listed under absolute maximum ratings may cause permanent damage to the device. These
are stress ratings only and functional operation of the device at these or any other conditions beyond those
indicated under recommended operating conditions is not implied. Exposure to absolute-maximum-rated
conditions for extended periods may affect device reliability.

Table 4 Recommended Operating Conditions

Parameter Symbol Min. Typ. Max. Unit Conditions
Operating Ambient Temperature TA –40 — 85 °C
Supply Voltage VDD 1.7 — 3.6 V
Supply Voltage Accuracy, VDD –3 — 3 %
Total Error Including Transients
LED Supply Voltage VLED 2.5 — 4.5 V

Table 5 Operating Characteristics, VDD = 2.8V, TA = 25°C (unless Otherwise Noted)

Parameter Symbol Min Typ Max Units Test Conditions
Supply Current IDD — 110 — μA Active mode.
(Typical 80 μA at 1.8V)
Standby Current ISTBY — — 2 μA In Standby mode. No Active I2C Communication
(Typical 500 nA at 1.8V)
SCL, SDA Input High Voltage VIH 1.5 — VDD V
SCL, SDA Input Low Voltage VIL 0 — 0.4 V
VOL INT, SDA Output Low Voltage VOL 0 — 0.4 V 8 mA sink current
Leakage Current, SDA, SCL, INT Pins ILEAK –5 — 5 μA

Broadcom
-3-
APDS-9922-001 Data Sheet

Table 6 ALS Characteristics, VDD = 2.8V, TA = 25°C (unless Otherwise Noted)

Parameter Min. Typ. Max. Unit Test Conditions
Peak Wavelength — 560 — nm
Full Scale ADC Count Value — — 262143 counts 18 bits, 100 ms, G = 1×
Dark ALS ADC Count Value 0 — 3 counts G = 18×, 50 ms
ALS ADC Count Value 4000 5000 6000 counts 18 bits, G = 6×, 100 ms, λ = 530 nm, Ee = 34 μW/cm2
ALS ADC Integration Time 3.125 — 400 ms
Gain Scaling, Relative to 1x Gain Setting — 3 — AGAIN = 3×
— 6 — AGAIN = 6×
— 9 — AGAIN = 9×
— 18 — AGAIN = 18×

Table 7 IR LED Characteristics, VDD = 2.8V, TA = 25°C

Parameter Symbol Min. Typ. Max. Unit Test Conditions
Peak Wavelength λP — 850 — nm IF = 20 mA
Spectrum Width, Half Power Δλ — 40 — nm IF = 20 mA
Optical Rise Time TR — 20 — ns IFP = 100 mA
Optical Fall Time TF — 20 — ns IFP = 100 mA

Table 8 PS Characteristics, VDD = 2.8V, TA = 25°C (unless Otherwise Noted)

Parameter Min. Typ. Max. Unit Test Conditions
Supply Current — 115 — μA
(w/o LED Current)
PS Integration Time 0.01 — 4.25 ms
Full Scale ADC Count Value — — 2047 counts
PS Resolution 8 — 11 bits
IR LED Pulse Count 1 — 255 pulses
Proximity LED Drive 2.5 — 125 mA ISINK Sink current at 600 mV, LDR pin.
Frequency of PS Led Pulses 60 60 100 kHz
(Programmable)
Duty Ratio of PS Led Pulses 50% — —
PS ADC Count Value 0 — 20 counts Dedicated duo power supply, Vdd = 2.8V and VLED = 3V.
(No Object) LED driving 32 pulses, 100 mA, 60 kHz, 8-bit. Open view (no glass)
and no reflective object above the module.
PS ADC Count Value 44 52 60 counts Dedicated duo power supply, Vdd = 2.8V and VLED =3V.
(70-mm Distance Object) Reflecting object – 73 mm × 83 mm Kodak 90% grey card, 70-mm
distance, LED driving 32 pulses, 100 mA, 60 KHz, 8-bit. Open view
(no glass) above the module.

Broadcom
-4-
APDS-9922-001 Data Sheet

Table 9 Characteristics of the SDA and SCL Bus Lines, VDD = 2.8V, TA = 25°C (unless Otherwise Noted)
Parameter Symbol Min. Typ. Max. Unit
SCL Clock Frequency fSCL 0 — 400 kHz
Hold Time (repeated) START Condition. tHD;STA 0.6 — — μs
(After this period, the first clock pulse is generated.)
LOW Period of the SCL Clock tLOW 1.3 — — μs
HIGH Period of the SCL Clock tHIGH 0.6 — — μs
Set-up Time for a Repeated START Condition tSU;STA 0.6 — — μs
Data Hold Time tHD;DAT 0 — 0.9 μs
Data Set-up Time tSU;DAT 100 — — ns
Clock/Data Fall Time tf 0 — 300 ns
Clock/Data Rise Time tr 0 — 300 ns
Set-up Time for STOP Condition tSU;STO 0.6 — — μs
Bus Free Time between a STOP and START Condition tBUF 1.3 — — μs

Broadcom
-5-
APDS-9922-001 Data Sheet

Figure 2 Spectral Response Figure 3 ALS Sensor LUX vs Meter LUX using White Light

1.1 20000
1 als 18000
0.9 Human Eye 16000
0.8
14000
Relative Response

0.7
12000

Sensor Lux
0.6
10000
0.5
0.4 8000
0.3 6000
0.2 4000
0.1 2000
0 0
300 400 500 600 700 800 900 1000 1100 0 2000 4000 6000 8000 10000 12000 14000 16000 18000 20000
Wavelength (nm) Meter LUX

Figure 4 ALS Sensor LUX vs Meter LUX using Low LUX White Light Figure 5 ALS Sensor LUX vs Meter LUX using Incandescent Light

1.0 1000
0.9 900
0.8 800
0.7 700
0.6 600
Sensor Lux

Sensor Lux

0.5 500
0.4 400
0.3 300
0.2 200
0.1 100
0 0
0 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.9 1.0 0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 1000
Meter Lux Meter Lux

Figure 6 Normalized IDD vs VDD Figure 7 Normalized IDD vs Temperature

2.0 2.0
1.8 1.8
1.6 1.6
Normalized IDD @ 2.8V, 25C

1.4
Normalized IDD @ 2.8V

1.4
1.2 1.2
1.0 1.0
0.8 0.8
0.6 0.6
0.4 0.4
0.2 0.2
0.0 0.0
1.6 1.8 2.0 2.2 2.4 2.6 2.8 3.0 3.2 3.4 3.6 3.8 -60 -40 -20 0 20 40 60 80 100
VDD (V) Temperature

Broadcom
-6-
APDS-9922-001 Data Sheet

Figure 8 Normalized PD Responsitivity vs. Angular Displacement

1.1
1
0.9
0.8
Relative Response

0.7
0.6
0.5
0.4
0.3
0.2
0.1
0
-90 -80 -70 -60 -50 -40 -30 -20 -10 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90
Angular Displacement (Degree)

Figure 9 Normalized LED Angular Emitting Profile

0
350 10
340 1 20
330 0.9 30
Y-AXIS
320 0.8 40
X-AXIS
0.7
310 50
0.6
300 60
0.5

0.4
290 70
0.3

280 0.2 80

0.1
270 0 90

260 100

250 110

240 120

230 130

220 140

210 150
200 160
190 170
180

Broadcom
-7-
APDS-9922-001 Data Sheet

Start Up after Power-On or Software Reset

The main state machine is set to Start state during power-on or software reset. As soon as the reset is released, the internal
oscillator is started and the programmed I2C address and the trim values are read from the internal nonvolatile memory (NVM)
trimming data block. The device enters Standby mode as soon as the Idle State is reached.

NOTE As long as the I2C address has not yet been reached, the device will respond with NACK to any I2C command and
ignore any request to avoid responding to a wrong I2C address.

Standby Mode
Standby mode is the default mode after power-up. In this state, the oscillator, all internal support blocks, and the ADCs are
switched off, but I2C communication is fully supported.

Ambient Light and Proximity Sensor Operation

ALS measurements can be activated by setting the ALS_EN bit to 1 in the MAIN_CTRL register.
PS measurement can be activated by setting the PS_EN bit to 1 in the MAIN_CTRL register.
As soon as the PS sensors, the ALS sensors, or both become activated through an I2C command, the internal support blocks are
powered on. When the voltages and currents are settled (typically after 5 ms), the state machine checks for trigger events from a
measurement scheduler to start the ALS or PS conversions according to the selected measurement repeat rates.
When PS_EN or ALS_EN is changed back to 0, a conversation running on the respective channel will be completed, and the relevant
ADCs and support blocks will move to Standby mode.

Figure 10 Ambient Light and Proximity Sensor Operation

Start

Fuse Read

Idle
PS_EN==1 ||
PS_EN==0 ALS_EN==1
Priority 1
ALS_EN==0
Wait for OSC Power Up Priority 1

PS_EN==1 Check PS Check ALS

Priority 2

Precharge PS Priority 2
ALS_EN==1
Clear Register
Do ALS Conversion
Do PS Conversion (ADC ms)
(3.125 ms)
.

Ambient Light Sensor Interrupt

The ALS interrupt is enabled by ALS_INT_EN = 1 and can function as either threshold triggered (ALS_VAR_MODE = 0) or variance
triggered (ALS_VAR_MODE = 1).
The ALS threshold interrupt is enabled with ALS_INT_EN = 1 and ALS_VAR_MODE = 0. It is set when the ALS data is above the
upper or below the lower ALS threshold for a specified number of consecutive measurements (1 + ALS_PERSIST).

Broadcom
-8-
APDS-9922-001 Data Sheet

The ALS variance interrupt is enabled with ALS_INT_EN = 1 and ALS_VAR_MODE = 1. It is set when the absolute value of the
difference between previous and current ALS data is above the decoded ALS variance threshold for a specified number of
consecutive measurements (1 + ALS_PERSIST).

Proximity Sensor Interrupt

The PS interrupt is enabled by PS_INT_EN = 1. It triggers when the PS conversion result is above the upper or below the lower PS
threshold for a specified number of consecutive measurements (1 + PS_PERSIST).
The PS_LOGIC signal is set to 0 if the PS data is below the lower threshold, and it is set to 1 if the PS data is above the upper PS
threshold.
Two options indicate a PS interrupt signal on the INT pad; as a continuous logic signal (PS_LOGIC_MODE = 1) or as an
edge-triggered interrupt signal (PS_LOGIC_MODE = 0), which is cleared with the next read-out of the MAIN_STATUS register.
The PS_INT_SOURCE and the PS_LOGIC signals also are stored in the MAIN STATUS register as the flag bits PS Interrupt Status and
the PS Logic signal status, respectively. The PS interrupt status flag is cleared by reading the MAIN_STATUS register. The PS logic
signal status flag always retains the value of the PS_LOGIC signal.
Figure 11 Proximity Sensor Interrupt

Regardless of INT pin =

Bit 2: PS Logic Signal
enabled/disabled
Status
MAIN_STATUS Cleared when Cleared when
Addr 07HEX Bit 1: PS Interrupt reading status reg Cleared when reading status reg Cleared when
Status reading status reg reading status reg

Cleared when
reading status reg.
Active low output at INT
pin. Signal is not cleared
INT Pin INT Pin when reading status reg.
(If interrupt enabled) (If Logic Mode enabled)

PS_LOGIC SIGNAL PS_LOGIC_SIGNAL

PS Count PS Count

Upper Limit

Lower Limit

Time Time

Broadcom
-9-
APDS-9922-001 Data Sheet

Interrupt
The APDS-9922-001 generates independent ALS and PS interrupt signals that can be multiplexed and output to the INT pad. The
interrupt conditions are always evaluated after completion of a new conversion on the ALS and PS channels. The PS logic output
mode has priority over any other interrupt signal. If selected (PS_LOGIC_MODE = 1), no ALS interrupt can be signaled at the INT
pad. Both ALS and PS, as well as PS_LOGIC_MODE are active low at the INT pin.
The PS_INT_SOURCE and the PS_LOGIC signals are stored in the MAIN_STATUS register as the flag bits PS Interrupt Status and PS
Logic Signal Status, respectively. The PS Interrupt Status flag is cleared by reading the MAIN_STATUS register. The PS Logic Signal
Status Flag always retains the value of the PS_LOGIC signal.

I²C Protocol
Interface and control of the APDS-9922-001 is accomplished through an I2C serial compatible interface (Standard or Fast mode) to
a set of registers that provide access to device control functions and output data. The device supports a single slave address of 0x53
hexadecimal using a 7-bit addressing protocol. (Contact the factory for other addressing options.)

I²C Register Read

The registers can be read individually or in Block Read mode. When two or more bytes are read in Block Read mode, reserved
register addresses are skipped, and the next valid address is referenced. If the last valid address has been reached, but the master
continues with the block read, the address counter in the device does not roll over, and the device returns 00HEX for every
subsequent byte read.
The block read operation is the only way to ensure correct data read out of multi-byte registers and to avoid splitting of results with
HIGH and LOW bytes originating from different conversions. During block read access on ALS result registers, the result update is
blocked.
If a read access is started on an address belonging to a nonreadable register, the APDS-9922-001 will return NACK until the I2C
operation is ended.
Read operations must follow the timing diagram shown in Figure 14.

Figure 12 I2C Register Read

Register Read (I2CTM Read)

Slave Addr Address Slave Addr Data Start Condition
S 0 A A S 1 A N P From Master to Slave S
7 Bit 8 Bit 7 Bit 8-Bit

From Slave to Master Stop Condition

Write Read P

Acknowledge (ACK)
A
Register Block Read (I2CTM Read)
Slave Addr Address Slave Addr Data Data Data Not Acknowledge
S 0 A A S 1 A A A … N P N (NACK)
7 Bit 8 Bit 7 Bit 8-Bit 8-Bit 8-Bit

Write Read

Broadcom
- 10 -
APDS-9922-001 Data Sheet

I2C Register Write

The APDS-9922-001 registers can be written to individually or in Block Write mode. When two or more bytes are written in Block
Write mode, reserved registers and read-only registers are skipped. The transmitted data is automatically applied to the next
writable register. If a register includes read (R) and read/write (RW) bits, the register is not skipped. Data written to read-only bits
are ignored.
If the last valid address of the APDS-9922-001 address range is reached but the master attempts to continue the block write
operation, the address counter of the APDS-9922-001 does not roll over. The APDS-9922-001 returns NACK for every following byte
sent by the master until the I2C operation is ended.
If a write access is started on an address belonging to a non-writeable register, the APDS-9922-001 returns NACK until the I2C
operation is ended.
Write operations must follow the timing diagram shown in Figure 14.

Figure 13 I2C Register Write

Register Write (I2CTM Write)

Slave Addr Data From Master to Slave
S 0 A Address A A P Start Condition
7 Bit 8-Bit S
From Slave to Master
Write P Stop Condition

Register Block Write (I2CTM Write) A Acknowledge (ACK)

Slave Addr Data Data Data

S 0 A Address A A A … A P N Not Acknowledge
7 Bit 8-Bit 8-Bit 8-Bit
(NACK)

Write

Broadcom
- 11 -
APDS-9922-001 Data Sheet

Figure 14 II2C Interface – Bus Timing

SDA

t SUDAT t HDSTA t BUS

t LOW

SCL

t HDSTA t HIGH t SUSTO

t HDDAT t SUSTA

Table 10 Bus Timing Characteristics

Parameter Symbol Standard Mode Fast Mode Unit
Maximum SCL Clock Frequency fSCL 100 400 KHz
Minimum START Condition Hold Time Relative to SCL Edge tDSTA 4 — μs
Minimum SCL Clock Low Width tLOW 4.7 — μs
Minimum SCL Clock High Width tHIGH 4 — μs
Minimum START Condition Setup Time Relative to SCL Edge tSUSTA 4.7 — μs
Minimum Data Hold Time on SDA Relative to SCL Edge tHDDAT 0 — μs
Minimum Data Setup Time on SDA Relative to SCL Edge tSUDAT 0.1 0.1 μs
Minimum STOP Condition Setup Time on SCL tSUSTO 4 — μs
Minimum Bus Free Time Between Stop Condition and Start Condition tBUS 4.7 — μs

Broadcom
- 12 -
APDS-9922-001 Data Sheet

Register Set
The APDS-9922-001 is controlled and monitored by data registers and a command register accessed through the serial interface.
These registers provide for a variety of control functions and can be read to determine results of the ADC conversions.

Table 11 Register Set

Address Type Name Description Reset Value
00HEX RW MAIN_CTRL ALS operation mode control, SW reset 00HEX
01HEX RW PS_LED PS LED settings 36HEX
02HEX RW PS_PULSES PS number of LED pulses 08HEX
03HEX RW PS_MEAS_RATE PS measurement rate in active mode 45HEX
04HEX RW ALS_MEAS_RATE ALS measurement rate and resolution in active mode 22HEX
05HEX RW ALS_GAIN ALS analog gain range 01HEX
06HEX R PART_ID Part number ID and revision ID B3HEX
07HEX R MAIN_STATUS Power-on status, interrupt status, data status 20HEX
08HEX R PS_DATA_0 PS measurement data, least significant bits 00HEX
09HEX R PS_DATA_1 PS measurement data, most significant bits, and overflow 00HEX
0DHEX R ALS_DATA_0 ALS ADC measurement data - LSB 00HEX
0EHEX R ALS_DATA_1 ALS ADC measurement data 00HEX
0FHEX R ALS_DATA_2 ALS ADC measurement data - MSB 00HEX
19HEX RW INT_CFG Interrupt configuration 10HEX
1AHEX RW INT_PERSISTENCE Interrupt persist setting 00HEX
1BHEX RW PS_THRES_UP_0 PS interrupt upper threshold, LSB FFHEX
1CHEX RW PS_THRES _UP_1 PS interrupt upper threshold, MSB 07HEX
1DHEX RW PS_THRES_LOW_0 PS interrupt lower threshold, LSB 00HEX
1EHEX RW PS_THRES_LOW_1 PS interrupt lower threshold, MSB 00HEX
1FHEX RW PS_CAN_0 PS intelligent cancellation level setting, LSB 00HEX
20HEX RW PS_CAN_1 PS intelligent cancellation level setting, MSB 00HEX
21HEX RW ALS_THRES_UP_0 ALS interrupt upper threshold, LSB FFHEX
22HEX RW ALS_THRES_UP_1 ALS interrupt upper threshold FFHEX
23HEX RW ALS_THRES_UP_2 ALS interrupt upper threshold, MSB 0FHEX
24HEX RW ALS_THRES_LOW_0 ALS interrupt lower threshold, LSB 00HEX
25HEX RW ALS_THRES_LOW_1 ALS interrupt lower threshold 00HEX
26HEX RW ALS_THRES_LOW_2 ALS interrupt lower threshold, MSB 00HEX
27HEX RW ALS_THRES_VAR ALS interrupt variance threshold 00HEX

Broadcom
- 13 -
APDS-9922-001 Data Sheet

MAIN_CTRL
Default Value: 00HEX

7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
0 0 0 SW_Reset 0 0 ALS_EN PS_EN 0X00

Field Bit Description

SW_Reset 4 1 = Reset will be triggered
ALS_EN 1 1 = ALS active
0 = ALS standby
PS_EN 1 1 = PS active
0 = PS standby

Writing to this register stops the ongoing measurements (both ALS and PS) and starts new measurements (depending on the
respective enable bits).

PS_LED
Default Value: 36HEX

7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
0 LED Pulse Modulation Frequency LED Current LED Current 0X01
Peaking

Field Bit Description

LED Pulse Modulation Frequency 6:4 000 = Reserved
001= Reserved
010 = Reserved
011 = LED pulse frequency = 60 KHz (default)
100 = LED pulse frequency = 70 KHz
101 = LED pulse frequency = 80 KHz
110 = LED pulse frequency = 90 KHz
111 = LED pulse frequency = 100 KHz
LED Current Turn-On 3 1 = LED current peaking on
Acceleration (Peaking) 0 = LED current peaking off (default)
On/Off
LED current 2:0 000 = LED pulsed current level = 2.5 mA
001 = LED pulsed current level = 5.0 mA
010 = LED pulsed current level = 10 mA
011 = LED pulsed current level = 25 mA
100 = LED pulsed current level = 50 mA
101 = LED pulsed current level = 75 mA
110 = LED pulsed current level = 100 mA (default)
111 = LED pulsed current level = 125 mA

Writing to this register stops the ongoing measurements (both ALS and PS) and starts new measurements (depending on the
respective enable bits).

Broadcom
- 14 -
APDS-9922-001 Data Sheet

PS_PULSES
Default Value: 08HEX

7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
PS Number of LED Pulses 0X02

Field Bit Description

PS_PULSES 7:0 00000000 = 0 pulses (no light emission)
… ….
00001000 = 8 pulses (default)
… ….
00100000 = 32 pulses

Writing to this register stops the ongoing measurements (both ALS and PS) and starts new measurements (depending on the
respective enable bits).

PS_MEAS_RATE
Default Value: 45HEX

7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
Reserved PS Resolution / Bit Width PS Measurement Rate 0X03

Field Bit Description

Reserved 7:5 Reserved. Write as 010.
PS Resolution 4:3 00 = 8 bit (default)
01 = 9 bit
10 = 10 bit
11 = 11 bit
PS Measurement Rate 2:0 000 = Reserved
001 = 6.25 ms
010 = 12.5 ms
011 = 25 ms
100 = 50 ms
101 = 100 ms (default)
110 = 200 ms
111 = 400 ms

Bit 2:0 register controls the timing of the periodic measurements of the PS in Active Mode.
When the measurement repeat rate is programmed to be faster than possible for the programmed ADC measurement time, the
repeat rate will be lower than programmed (maximum speed).
Writing to this register stops the ongoing measurements (both ALS and PS) and starts new measurements (depending on the
respective enable bits).

Broadcom
- 15 -
APDS-9922-001 Data Sheet

ALS_MEAS_RATE
Default Value: 22HEX

7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
0 ALS Resolution/Bit Width 0 ALS Measurement Rate 0X04

Field Bit Description

ALS Resolution/Bit Width 6:4 000 = 20 bit – 400 ms
001 = 19 bit – 200 ms
010 = 18 bit – 100 ms (default)
011 = 17 bit – 50 ms
100 = 16 bit – 25 ms
101 = 13 bit – 3.125 ms
110 = Reserved
111 = Reserved
ALS Measurement Rate 2:0 000 = 25 ms
001 = 50 ms
010 = 100 ms (default)
011 = 200 ms
100 = 500 ms
101 = 1000 ms
110 = 2000 ms
111 = 2000 ms

Bit 2:0 register controls the timing of the periodic measurements of the ALS in Active Mode.
When the measurement repeat rate is programmed to be faster than possible for the specified ADC measurement time, the repeat
rate will be lower than programmed (maximum speed).
Writing to this register stops the ongoing measurement and starts new measurements (depending on the respective bits).

ALS_GAIN
Default Value: 01HEX

7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
0 0 0 0 0 ALS Gain Range 0X05

Field Bit Description

ALS Gain Range 2:0 000 = Gain 1
001 = Gain 3
010 = Gain 6
011 = Gain 9
100 = Gain 18

Writing to this register stops the ongoing measurement and starts new measurements (depending on the respective bits).

Broadcom
- 16 -
APDS-9922-001 Data Sheet

PART_ID
Default Value: B3HEX

7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
Part ID Revision ID 0X06

Field Bit Description

Part Number ID 7:4 Part number ID.
Revision ID 3:0 Revision ID of the component. The value increases by one each time a new silicon revision is manufactured.

MAIN_STATUS
Default Value: 20HEX

7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
0 0 Power On ALS Interrupt ALS Data PS Logic PS Interrupt PS Data 0X07
Status Status Status Signal Status Status Status

Field Bit Description

Power On status 5 1 = Part went through a power-up event, either because the part was turned on or because there was
power supply voltage disturbance. (default at first register read).
All interrupt threshold settings in the registers have been reset to power-on default states and should be
examined if necessary. The flag is cleared after the register is read.
ALS Interrupt status 4 0 = Interrupt condition not fulfilled (default).
1 = Interrupt condition fulfilled (cleared after read).
ALS Data status 3 0 = Old data, already read (default).
1 = New data, not yet read (cleared after read).
PS Logic Signal Status 2 0 = Object is far (default).
1 = Object is close.
PS Interrupt Status 1 0 = Interrupt condition not fulfilled (default).
1 = Interrupt condition fulfilled (cleared after read).
PS Data Status 0 0 = Old data, already read (default).
1 = New data, not yet read (cleared after read).

Broadcom
- 17 -
APDS-9922-001 Data Sheet

PS_DATA
Default Value: 00HEX, 00HEX

7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
PS_DATA_0 0X08
0 0 0 0 Overflow PS_DATA_1 0x09

If an I²C read operation is active and points to an address in the range 07HEX to 18HEX, both registers PS_DATA_0 and PS_DATA_1
are locked until the I²C read operation is completed or the specified address range is left.
This guarantees that the data in the registers comes from the same measurement even if an additional measurement cycle ends
during the read operation. New measurement data is stored into temporary registers and the actual PS_DATA registers are updated
as soon as there is no on-going I²C read operation to the address range 07HEX to 18HEX.
The PS conversion result is always written LSB-aligned into the PS_DATA registers, regardless of the conversion resolution selected
in the PS_MEAS_RATE register. PS_DATA_1 is filled with 0 for resolutions lower than 11 bits.
If the PS data is outside of the measurable range, the Overflow flag (PS_DATA_1, Bit [3]) is set in any resolution mode.
PS_DATA is automatically corrected by the value of the PS cancellation register (PS_CAN).
PS_DATA = PS_meas – PS_CAN
PS_meas is the internal raw value obtained from the PS ADC. If PS_meas is already full-scale, the value of PS_DATA is set to its
maximum value without subtracting the PS cancellation value.

Reg 08HEX Bit[7:0] PS measurement least significant data byte, bit 0 is the LSB of the data word
Reg 09HEX Bit[2:0] PS measurement most significant data byte, bit 2 is MSB in 11-bit mode
Bit[3] 0: valid PS data (default); 1: overflow of PS data

ALS_DATA
Default Value: 00HEX, 00HEX, 00HEX

7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
ALS_DATA_0 [7:0] 0X0D
ALS_DATA _1 [15:8] 0X0E
0 0 0 0 ALS_DATA_2 [19:16] 0X0F

ALS channel digital output data (unsigned integer, 13 to 20 bit, LSB aligned).
The ALS channel output is already compensated internally: ALS_DATA = (ALSint – COMP).
When an I²C read operation is active and points to an address in the range 07HEX to 18HEX, all registers in this range are locked
until the I²C read operation is completed or this address range is left.
This guarantees that the data in the registers comes from the same measurement even if an additional measurement cycle ends
during the read operation. New measurement data is stored into temporary registers and the actual ALS_DATA registers are
updated as soon as there is no ongoing I²C read operation to the address range 07HEX to 18HEX.

Reg 0DHEX Bit[7:0] ALS diode data least significant data byte
Reg 0EHEX Bit[7:0] ALS diode data intervening data byte
Reg 0FHEX Bit[3:0] ALS diode data most significant data byte

Broadcom
- 18 -
APDS-9922-001 Data Sheet

INT_CFG
Default Value: 10HEX

7 6 [5:4] 3 2 1 0
0 0 ALS_Interrupt ALS Variation ALS Interrupt PS Logic PS Interrupt 0X19
Source Interrupt Mode Enable Output Enable
0 0 ALS_INT_SEL ALS_VAR_MODE ALS_INT_EN PS_LOGIC_MOD PS_INT_EN
E

Field Bit Description

ALS_INT_SEL 5:4 00 = Clear channel.
01 = ALS channel (default).
ALS_VAR_MODE 3 0 = ALS threshold interrupt mode (default).
1 = ALS variation interrupt mode.
ALS_INT_EN 2 0 = ALS Interrupt disabled (default).
1 = ALS Interrupt enabled.
PS_LOGIC_MODE 1 0 = Normal interrupt function: after interrupt event, INT pad maintains active level until MAIN_STATUS
register is read (default).
1 = PS Logic Output Mode: INT pad is updated after every measurement and maintains output state
between measurements.
PS_INT_EN 0 0 = PS Interrupt disabled (default).
1 = PS Interrupt enabled.

INT_PERSISTENCE
Default Value: 00HEX

7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
ALS_PERSIST PS_PERSIST 0X1A

This register sets the number of similar consecutive LS interrupt events that must occur before the interrupt is asserted.

Field Bit Description

ALS_PERSIST 7:4 0000 = Every ALS value out of threshold range (default) asserts an interrupt.
0001 = 2 consecutive ALS values out of threshold range assert an interrupt.
…
1111 = 16 consecutive ALS values out of threshold range assert an interrupt.
PS_PERSIST 3:0 0000 = Every PS value out of threshold range (default) asserts an interrupt.
0001 = 2 consecutive PS values out of threshold range assert an interrupt.
…
1111 = 16 consecutive PS values out of threshold range assert an interrupt.

Broadcom
- 19 -
APDS-9922-001 Data Sheet

PS_THRESH_UP
Default Value: FFHEX, 07HEX

7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
PS_THRES_UP_0 0X1B
0 0 0 0 0 PS_THRES_UP_1 0X1C

PS_THRES_UP_x sets the upper threshold value for the PS interrupt. The Interrupt Controller compares the value in
PS_THRES_UP_x against measured data in the PS_DATA_x registers. It generates an interrupt event if PS_DATA_x exceeds the
upper threshold level.
The data format for PS_THRES_UP_x must match that of the PS_DATA_x registers.
For resolutions below 11 bits, the threshold is evaluated LSB-aligned.

Reg 1BHEX Bit[7:0] PS upper interrupt threshold value, LSB

Reg 1CHEX Bit[2:0] PS upper interrupt threshold value, intervening byte

PS_THRESH_LOW
Default Value: 00HEX, 00HEX

7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
PS_THRES_LOW_0 0x1D
0 0 0 0 0 PS_THRES_LOW_1 0x1E

PS_THRES_LOW_x sets the lower threshold value for the PS interrupt. The Interrupt Controller compares the value in
PS_THRES_LOW_x against measured data in the PS_DATA_x registers. It generates an interrupt event if PS_DATA_x is lower than
the lower threshold level.
For resolutions below 11 bit, the threshold is evaluated LSB-aligned.

Reg 1DHEX Bit[7:0] PS lower interrupt threshold value, LSB

Reg 1EHEX Bit[2:0] PS lower interrupt threshold value, intervening byte

PS_INTELLIGENT CANCELLATION LEVEL

Default Value: 00HEX, 00HEX

7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
PS_CAN _0 0X1F
0 0 0 0 0 PS_CAN_1 0x20

The PS cancellation level is expected to be written by the MCU during system start up. The value is subtracted from the measured
PS data before the data is transferred to the PS_Data registers and evaluated by the Interrupt Controller.

Reg 1FHEX Bit[7:0] PS cancellation level, LSB

Reg 20HEX Bit[2:0] PS cancellation level, MSB

Broadcom
- 20 -
APDS-9922-001 Data Sheet

ALS_THRESH_UP
Default Value: FFHEX, FFHEX, 0FHEX

7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
ALS_THRES_UP_0 0X21
ALS_THRES_UP_1 0x22
0 0 0 0 ALS_THRES_UP_2 0x23

ALS_THRES_UP_x sets the upper threshold value for the ALS interrupt. The Interrupt Controller compares the value in
ALS_THRES_UP_x against measured data in the ALS_DATA_x registers of the selected ALS interrupt channel. It generates an
interrupt event if ALS_DATA_x exceeds the threshold level.
The data format for ALS_THRES_UP_x must match that of the ALS_DATA_x registers.

Reg 21HEX Bit[7:0] ALS upper interrupt threshold value, LSB

Reg 22HEX Bit[7:0] ALS upper interrupt threshold value, intervening byte
Reg 23HEX Bit[3:0] ALS upper interrupt threshold value, MSB

ALS_THRESH_LOW
Default Value: 00HEX, 00HEX, 00HEX

7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
ALS_THRES_LOW_0 0X24
ALS_THRES_LOW_1 0x25
0 0 0 0 ALS_THRES_LOW_2 0x26

ALS_THRES_LOW_x sets the lower threshold value for the ALS interrupt. The Interrupt Controller compares the value in
ALS_THRES_LOW_x against measured data in the ALS_DATA_x registers of the selected LS interrupt channel. It generates an
interrupt event if the ALS_DATA_x is below the threshold level.
The data format for ALS_THRES_LOW_x must match that of the ALS_DATA_x registers.

Reg 24HEX Bit[7:0] ALS lower interrupt threshold value, LSB

Reg 25HEX Bit[7:0] ALS lower interrupt threshold value, intervening byte
Reg 26HEX Bit[3:0] ALS lower interrupt threshold value, MSB

Broadcom
- 21 -
APDS-9922-001 Data Sheet

ALS_THRESH_VAR
Default Value: 00HEX

7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
0 0 0 0 0 ALS_THRES_VAR 0X27

Field Bit Description

ALS_THRES_VAR 2:0 000 = ALS result varies by 8 counts compared to previous result
001 = ALS result varies by 16 counts compared to previous result
010 = ALS result varies by 32 counts compared to previous result
011 = ALS result varies by 64 counts compared to previous result
…
111 = ALS result varies by 1024 counts compared to previous result

Broadcom
- 22 -
APDS-9922-001 Data Sheet

Application Information: Hardware

In a proximity sensing system, the included IR LED can be pulsed with more than 100 mA of rapidly switching current, therefore, a
few design considerations must be kept in mind to get the best performance. The key goal is to reduce the power supply noise
coupled back into the device during the LED pulses. Averaging of multiple proximity samples is recommended to reduce the
proximity noise.
The first recommendation is to use two power supplies; one for the device VDD and the other for the IR LED. In many systems, there
is a quiet analog supply and a noisy digital supply. By connecting the quiet supply to the VDD pin and the noisy supply to the LEDA
pin, the key goal can be met. Place a 1-μF low-ESR decoupling capacitor as close as possible to the VDD pin and 4.7 μF at the LEDA
pin, and at least 10 μF of bulk capacitance to supply the 100 mA current surge.

Figure 15 Proximity Sensing using Separate Power Supplies

V BUS

Voltage LEDK
Regulator V DD
1 PF LDR RP RP R PI
C*
GND APDS-9922-001 INT

SCL
Voltage
Regulator LEDA
SDA
t10 PF 4.7 PF

* Cap Value Per Regulator Manufacturer Recommendation

If it is not possible to provide two separate power supplies, the device can be operated from a single supply. A 100Ω resistor in
series with the VDD supply line and a 4.7-μF ESR capacitor effectively filter any power supply noise. The previous capacitor
placement considerations apply.

Figure 16 Proximity Sensing using a Single Power Supply

V BUS
100 :
Voltage LEDK
Regulator V DD
4.7 PF LDR RP RP R PI
t22 PF
GND APDS-9922-001 INT

SCL
LEDA
SDA
4.7 PF

VBUS in the preceding figures refers to the I2C bus voltage. The I2C signals and the Interrupt are open-drain outputs and require
pull-up resistors. The pull-up resistor (RP) value is a function of the I2C bus speed, the I2C bus voltage, and the capacitive load. A
10-kΩ pull-up resistor (RPI) can be used for the interrupt line.

Broadcom
- 23 -
APDS-9922-001 Data Sheet

Figure 17 Package Outline Dimensions

1.40 ±0.10 (x4)

0.70 ±0.10 (x8) CL
Hole Centre to
Shield CL ±0.10 CL
1.52 ±0.10
(x4)
8 1 1 8
Ø 1.10 ±0.075
PD

2 2 7
7

3.94 ±0.20

3.73 ±0.10
CL CL
0.51 ±0.10 3 6
6 3 R0.20 ±0.075 (x4)
0.32 ±0.075

5 4 4 5
1.45 ±0.075 LED
(0.84)

(0.30) 0.60 ±0.075

(x8) 0.60 ±0.075
0.60 ±0.10 (x8)

PINOUT
2.36 ±0.20 1 - SDA
2 - INT
3 - LDR
4 - LEDK
1.35 ±0.10

5 - LEDA
6 - GND
7 - SCL
8 - VDD
2.10 ±0.10

NOTE All linear dimensions are in mm.

Suggested PCB pad layout guidelines for the Dual Flat No-Lead surface mount package are as follows.

Figure 18 PCB Pad Layout

0.75 (x4) 0.75 (x4)

0.11

0.11

Keep Out
Area
0.26 (x6)

0.75 (x8)

0.65

NOTE All linear dimensions are in mm.

Broadcom
- 24 -
APDS-9922-001 Data Sheet

Figure 19 Tape Dimensions

1.75 ±0.10
1.50 ±0.10
2 ±0.05

4 ±0.10 0.30 ±0.05

B Tape Direction

6 Max Ref
+0.30
12 - 0.10

5.50 ±0.05

4.30 ±0.10
1.70 ±0.10
4 ±0.10 B
Unit
Orientation
A A 1 ±0.05 B0 K0

SECTION B-B
2.70 ±0.10
SCALE 4 : 1
A0

8 Max Ref
SECTION A-A

Figure 20 Reel Dimensions

Access Hole

T
Tape W1
Start
Slot Measured
at Hub
13 ±0.200
Arbor Hole
Ø 330 max.

100 ±0.500
Hub Dia.
Ø 20.200 min.

W2
1.5

Measured
00

at Hub
min
.

W3
Measured at
TAPE WIDTH T W1 W2 W3 Outer Edge
12MM 4± .50 12.4 + 2.0 18.4 MAX 11.9 MIN.
- 0.0 15.4 MAX.

Broadcom
- 25 -
APDS-9922-001 Data Sheet

Moisture Proof Packaging

All APDS-9922-001 options are shipped in moisture proof package. Once opened, moisture absorption begins. This part is
compliant to JEDEC MSL 3.

Figure 21 Moisture Proof Packaging

Units in A Sealed
Mositure-Proof Table 12 Backing Conditions
Package
Package Temperature Time
In Reel 60°C 48 hours
In Bulk 100°C 4 hours

Package Is
Opened (Unsealed) If the parts are not stored in dry conditions, they must be
baked before reflow to prevent damage to the parts.
Baking should only be done once.

Environment
less than 30 deg C, and Table 13 Recommended Storage Conditions
less than 60% RH? Storage Temperature 10°C to 30°C
Relative Humidity below 60% RH
Yes
Time from unsealing to soldering:
Package Is After removal from the bag, the parts should be soldered
No Baking Yes Opened less
Is Necessary than 168 hours? within 168 hours if stored at the recommended storage
conditions. If times longer than 168 hours are needed, the
parts must be stored in a dry box.
No

Perform Recommended No
Baking Conditions

Broadcom
- 26 -
APDS-9922-001 Data Sheet

Figure 22 Recommended Reflow Profile

255 MAX 260° C

R3 R4
230
TEMPERATURE (°C)

217
200
180 R2
60 sec to 120 sec
150 Above 217° C
R5
120
R1
80
25

0 50 100 150 200 250 300

P1 P2 P3 P4 t-TIME
HEAT UP SOLDER PASTE DRY SOLDER COOL (SECONDS)
REFLOW DOWN

Table 14 Process Zones

Maximum ΔT/Δtime
Process Zone Symbol ΔT
or Duration
Heat Up P1, R1 25°C to 150°C 3°C/s
Solder Paste Dry P2, R2 150°C to 200°C 100s to 180s
Solder Reflow P3, R3 200°C to 260°C 3°C/s
P3, R4 260°C to 200°C –6°C/s
Cool Down P4, R5 200°C to 25°C –6°C/s
Time maintained above liquidus point, 217 °C > 217°C 60s to 120s
Peak Temperature 260°C —
Time within 5 °C of actual Peak Temperature > 255°C 20s to 40s
Time 25 °C to Peak Temperature 25°C to 260°C 8 mins

The reflow profile is a straight-line representation of a nominal temperature profile for a convective reflow solder process. The
temperature profile is divided into four process zones, each with different ∆T/∆time temperature change rates or duration. The
T/time rates or duration are detailed in the above table. The temperatures are measured at the component to printed circuit
board connections.
In process zone P1, the PC board and component pins are heated to a temperature of 150°C to activate the flux in the solder paste.
The temperature ramp up rate, R1, is limited to 3°C per second to allow for even heating of both the PC board and component pins.
Process zone P2 should be of sufficient time duration (100s to 180s) to dry the solder paste. The temperature is raised to a level just
below the liquidus point of the solder.
Process zone P3 is the solder reflow zone. In zone P3, the temperature is quickly raised above the liquidus point of solder to 260°C
(500°F) for optimum results. The dwell time above the liquidus point of solder should be between 60s and 120s. This is to assure
proper coalescing of the solder paste into liquid solder and the formation of good solder connections. Beyond the recommended
dwell time the intermetallic growth within the solder connections becomes excessive, resulting in the formation of weak and
unreliable connections. The temperature is then rapidly reduced to a point below the solidus temperature of the solder to allow the
solder within the connections to freeze solid.
Process zone P4 is the cool down after solder freeze. The cool down rate, R5, from the liquidus point of the solder to 25°C (77°F)
should not exceed 6°C per second maximum. This limitation is necessary to allow the PC board and component pins to change
dimensions evenly, putting minimal stresses on the component.
It is recommended to perform reflow soldering no more than twice.

Broadcom
- 27 -
For product information and a complete list of distributors, please go to our web
site: www.broadcom.com.
Broadcom, the pulse logo, Connecting everything, Avago Technologies, Avago,
and the A logo are among the trademarks of Broadcom in the United States,
certain other countries and/or the EU.
Copyright © 2016–2018 Broadcom. All Rights Reserved.
The term "Broadcom" refers to Broadcom Inc. and/or its subsidiaries. For more
information, please visit www.broadcom.com.
Broadcom reserves the right to make changes without further notice to any
products or data herein to improve reliability, function, or design.
Information furnished by Broadcom is believed to be accurate and reliable.
However, Broadcom does not assume any liability arising out of the application
or use of this information, nor the application or use of any product or circuit
described herein, neither does it convey any license under its patent rights nor
the rights of others.
APDS-9922-001-DS102 – August 29, 2018