{"product_id":"veml7700-ambient-light-sensor-module-i2c-raspberry-pi-iot","title":"VEML7700 Ambient Light Sensor Module I2C for Raspberry Pi","description":"\u003ch2\u003eVEML7700 Ambient Light Sensor Module – I2C Interface for Raspberry Pi \u0026amp; IoT Projects\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTake your Raspberry Pi, Arduino, or IoT project to the next level with this high-precision \u003cstrong\u003eVEML7700 Ambient Light Sensor Module\u003c\/strong\u003e. Featuring an ultra-wide measurement range of \u003cstrong\u003e0 to 120,000 lux\u003c\/strong\u003e and an impressive resolution of \u003cstrong\u003e0.0036 lx\/ct\u003c\/strong\u003e, this compact sensor board delivers accurate, real-time light intensity data over a simple I2C (IIC) interface — no complex wiring required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt with \u003cstrong\u003eFiltronTM technology\u003c\/strong\u003e, the sensor's spectral response closely mirrors the human eye, making it ideal for intelligent lighting control, smart home automation, industrial monitoring, and embedded systems development. The integrated \u003cstrong\u003e0-TrimTM technology\u003c\/strong\u003e keeps output tolerance under 10%, ensuring consistent and reliable readings across environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSupports both \u003cstrong\u003e3.3V and 5V\u003c\/strong\u003e supply voltages and consumes just \u003cstrong\u003e45µA\u003c\/strong\u003e during operation, dropping to an ultra-low \u003cstrong\u003e0.5µA\u003c\/strong\u003e in shutdown mode — perfect for battery-powered and energy-conscious designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade in Mainland China.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e✅ \u003cstrong\u003eUltra-High Accuracy:\u003c\/strong\u003e Resolution of 0.0036 lx\/ct (up to 0.005 lx\/ct)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e✅ \u003cstrong\u003eWide Measurement Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0 – 120,000 lux (exceeds BH1750's 65K lux limit)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e✅ \u003cstrong\u003eI2C \/ IIC Interface:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gravity-compatible connector simplifies wiring\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e✅ \u003cstrong\u003eDual Voltage Support:\u003c\/strong\u003e Works with 3.3V and 5V systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e✅ \u003cstrong\u003eLow Power Consumption:\u003c\/strong\u003e 45µA active \/ 0.5µA shutdown\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e✅ \u003cstrong\u003eWide Operating Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e -25°C to +85°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e✅ \u003cstrong\u003eFiltronTM + 0-TrimTM Technology\u003c\/strong\u003e for human-eye spectral matching \u0026amp; low output tolerance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupply Voltage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.3V – 5V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWorking Current\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e45 µA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShutdown Current\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.5 µA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurement Range\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0 – 120,000 lux\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eResolution\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.0036 lx\/ct\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInterface\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eI2C (IIC) \/ Gravity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOperating Temperature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-25°C to +85°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModule Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16.5 × 16.5 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlastic + Metal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePackage Contents\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 × VEML7700 Sensor Module Set\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLux Reference Chart\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e🌑 Night: 0.001 – 0.02 lx\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e🌙 Moonlit night: 0.02 – 0.3 lx\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e⛅ Overcast indoors: 5 – 50 lx\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e🌧️ Overcast outdoors: 50 – 500 lx\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e🏠 Indoors on sunny day: 100 – 1,000 lx\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e📖 Reading light: 50 – 60 lx\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e☀️ Summer midday sunlight: ~100,000 lx\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCompatible With\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRaspberry Pi (all models), Arduino, ESP32, ESP8266, STM32, and any microcontroller with an I2C bus. Ideal for IoT, industrial automation, smart lighting, and maker projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eRelated Products You May Like\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/25-in-1-precision-magnetic-screwdriver-set-pro-repair-tool-kit\"\u003e25-in-1 Precision Magnetic Screwdriver Set | Pro Repair Kit\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/waterproof-cable-gland-set-pg7-pg9-nylon-connectors-10-pack\"\u003e10-Pack Waterproof Cable Glands PG7 PG9 Nylon Connectors\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/10-pack-rubber-strain-relief-cord-boot-protector-sleeves-4-6-5-2-6mm\"\u003e10-Pack Rubber Strain Relief Cord Boot Protectors 4.6–6mm\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLearn more: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.osha.gov\/eye-face-protection\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eOSHA on eye and face protection\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eQ: Is the VEML7700 sensor module compatible with Raspberry Pi and Arduino?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: Yes! The VEML7700 ambient light sensor module uses a standard I2C (IIC) interface and supports both 3.3V and 5V logic levels, making it fully compatible with Raspberry Pi (all models), Arduino Uno\/Mega\/Nano, ESP32, ESP8266, STM32, and most other popular microcontrollers used in IoT and maker projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eQ: What is the measurement range and accuracy of this light sensor?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: This VEML7700 module measures ambient light from 0 lux (complete darkness) up to 120,000 lux (bright sunlight), with a resolution of 0.0036 lx\/ct. It outperforms the commonly used BH1750 sensor, which is capped at 65,000 lux. The FiltronTM spectral technology ensures measurements closely match human eye sensitivity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eQ: How do I connect the VEML7700 module to my microcontroller?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: The module features a Gravity-compatible I2C connector, which simplifies wiring significantly. Simply connect the VCC pin to your 3.3V or 5V power rail, GND to ground, SDA to the data line, and SCL to the clock line of your microcontroller. No additional pull-up resistors are typically needed thanks to the onboard circuit design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eQ: Is this sensor suitable for battery-powered IoT devices?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: Absolutely. The VEML7700 module consumes only 45µA during active operation and drops to just 0.5µA in shutdown mode, making it an excellent choice for low-power, battery-operated IoT devices, wearables, and remote sensing applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \"@type\": \"FAQPage\", \"mainEntity\": [{\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Is the VEML7700 sensor module compatible with Raspberry Pi and Arduino?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Yes! 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