OPT3001DNPRQ1

• Automotive Light-to-Digital Ambient Light Sensor
• Digital Output for Direct Connection to a Host Controller
• 6-Pin USON Package With Exposed Pad, 2mm X 2mm X 650µm
• Wide -40°C to 105°C Operating Temperature Range
• Listed as RoHS Non-Compliant
• Active Production Lifecycle Status

The Texas Instruments OPT3001DNPRQ1 is an automotive light-to-digital ambient light sensor that converts measured light intensity directly into a digital output for a host controller. It supports 1.8V, 2.5V and 3.3V operation and is supplied in a 6-pin USON package with an exposed pad, measuring 2mm by 2mm by 650µm. The device is rated for -40°C to 105°C operation and is currently in production. Note that this part is listed as RoHS non-compliant, and detailed optical and electrical specifications should be confirmed against the manufacturer datasheet.

Digital ambient light sensors let a system measure how bright its surroundings are and respond automatically, most visibly by dimming or brightening a display so it stays readable without wasting power. In vehicles this supports automatic instrument cluster and infotainment display dimming, interior and exterior lighting control, and automatic headlamp activation. Automotive electronics engineers use parts like the OPT3001DNPRQ1 in cluster, head unit, mirror, and lighting modules, while the same sensor class appears in industrial displays and smart lighting controls. The -40°C to 105°C rating covers the temperature swings seen inside a parked or sun-loaded cabin.