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Can I cover Vl53l0X sensor with any type of cover for protection from environment?

Shubham Shivarkar
Associate II

Using this sensor in medical application due to which I can't install this sensor in open and therefore have to cover it with some material which will not harm its sensitivity and sensor will also be protected.

Thank you for helping.

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John E KVAM
ST Employee

Yes, you can. Glass, acrylic, PMMA and polycarbonate are good choices. Most plastics are transparent to 940nm light so this list is not exhaustive.

The trick is that even the best materials are not 100% transparent - and that leads to crosstalk.

Not to worry, though. Read the section on crosstalk correction and you can see how to compensate for it.


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John E KVAM
ST Employee

Yes, you can. Glass, acrylic, PMMA and polycarbonate are good choices. Most plastics are transparent to 940nm light so this list is not exhaustive.

The trick is that even the best materials are not 100% transparent - and that leads to crosstalk.

Not to worry, though. Read the section on crosstalk correction and you can see how to compensate for it.


Our community relies on fruitful exchanges and good quality content. You can thank and reward helpful and positive contributions by marking them as 'Accept as Solution'. When marking a solution, make sure it answers your original question or issue that you raised.

ST Employees that act as moderators have the right to accept the solution, judging by their expertise. This helps other community members identify useful discussions and refrain from raising the same question. If you notice any false behavior or abuse of the action, do not hesitate to 'Report Inappropriate Content'