Time-of-Flight (ToF) sensors manufactured by Broadcom's Industrial Fiber Optic Division (IFPD) are fully integrated Class 1 laser eye safety modules incorporating a laser light source, a detector array and signal processing. They are offered in a number of variants suitable for unambiguous operation from 1.5cm to 100m with ambient light suppression of 100kLux.
Broadcom ToF modules are optimised for applications requiring high performance with attractive pricing, including:-
- Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) and Guided Vehicles (AGVs)
- Navigation and collision avoidance
- Void and cliff detection
- Overhang detection
- HMI proximity sensing
- Robotic arms, heavy machinery etc.
- Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) / Drone
- Ceiling detection
- Altitude and landing control
- Obstruction avoidance
- Pedestrian and traffic control - entry barriers etc.
- Dry material and liquid fill level monitoring
- Stereo camera validation
- Factory Automation and Logistics
- Height and position sensing
The video below demonstrates key features and benefits of the AFBR-S50 series sensors when used in UAVs/drones along with examples of other applications:-
Broadcom publish a number of application notes to help users get the most from the modules:-
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Application Note: Time-of-Flight basics |
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Quick Start Guide: AFBR-S50 ToF sensor family evaluation kit |
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User Guide: AFBR-S50 ToF sensor evaluation kit |
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Software Development Kit release notes |
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ToF Module reference design |
For information on our range of Time-of-Flight sensor modules please go to the product and support pages using the links or Contact Us.
