VL53L5CX V2 8×8 Multi-Zone ToF Distance Sensor Module 4m 60Hz 63° FoV I2C 3D Ranging for Robot Arduino

Overview

The VL53L5CX V2 Multi-Zone Time-of-Flight (ToF) Distance Sensor Module is a compact ranging module based on STMicroelectronics’ VL53L5CX sensor. It uses direct ToF technology to provide accurate absolute distance measurement across multiple zones, with a maximum sensing range of up to 4 meters.

Unlike conventional single-point distance sensors, the VL53L5CX supports an 8×8 sensing matrix with up to 64 measurement zones, allowing multiple objects and depth variations within the field of view to be detected simultaneously. With a wide 63° diagonal field of view and measurement rates up to 60Hz, it is suitable for robotics, obstacle detection, proximity sensing, gesture recognition and basic 3D depth applications.

The module operates from 3–5V and communicates through an I2C interface, making it easy to integrate with microcontrollers, embedded systems and robotic platforms.

Key Features

• ST VL53L5CX ToF Sensor – Direct Time-of-Flight technology for absolute distance measurement.
• Up to 4m Ranging Distance – Supports measurement from approximately 0 to 400cm.
• 8×8 Multi-Zone Detection – Provides up to 64 independent ranging zones for spatial distance measurement.
• Up to 60Hz Ranging Frequency – Suitable for applications requiring responsive distance and motion detection.
• Wide Field of View – Approximately 63° diagonal FoV for covering a larger detection area.
• Programmable Sensing Area – The detection area can be reduced or configured through software according to application requirements.
• Multi-Object Detection – Detects distance differences between objects located within different sensing zones.
• I2C Communication – Simple integration with common microcontrollers and embedded computers.
• 3–5V Operating Voltage – Convenient for a wide range of development platforms.
• Interrupt & Shutdown Control – Provides GPIO interrupt and XSHUT/LPn control connections.
• Compact Breakout Board – Approximately 24.1 × 10mm, suitable for space-constrained projects.

Specifications

Specification	Details
Sensor	VL53L5CX
Technology	Direct Time-of-Flight (ToF)
Measurement Type	Multi-Zone Distance Ranging
Maximum Range	Up to 4m / 400cm
Resolution	Up to 8×8 zones
Maximum Zones	64
Maximum Ranging Frequency	Up to 60Hz
Field of View	Approx. 63° diagonal
Operating Voltage	3–5V
Communication Interface	I2C
Control / Interrupt	XSHUT / GPIO Interrupt
PCB Size	Approx. 24.1 × 10mm
Detection	Distance / Presence / Proximity / Ambient Light / Reflectance / Multi-Zone / 3D

Pin Interface

The module provides convenient breakout connections including:

• VIN – Power input
• GND – Ground
• SCL – I2C clock
• SDA – I2C data
• INT – Interrupt output
• LPn / XSHUT – Shutdown or reset control

Multi-Zone 3D Ranging

The key advantage of the VL53L5CX is its ability to obtain distance information from multiple areas simultaneously. In 8×8 mode, the sensor divides its field of view into 64 individual zones, with each zone providing its own distance measurement.

This allows the system to identify variations in depth instead of simply reporting the distance of a single target. It can therefore be used for applications such as:

• Obstacle position detection
• Object presence detection
• Gesture and hand-motion sensing
• Robot navigation
• Basic depth mapping
• Multi-object ranging
• Proximity sensing

Applications

The VL53L5CX V2 module is suitable for a wide range of electronic and robotic projects, including:

• Mobile robots
• Robotic obstacle avoidance
• Service robots
• Smart home devices
• Smart door locks
• Automatic doors
• Gesture recognition systems
• Human presence detection
• Smart shelving
• Vending machines
• Industrial sensing
• Smart agriculture
• Embedded 3D sensing systems
• Arduino / STM32 / ESP32 development projects