Sense.TOF
Productiontime-of-flight distance
The Sense.TOF is a single-zone time-of-flight distance sensor based on the ams-Osram TMF8806, which uses a Class-1 eye-safe 940 nm VCSEL laser emitter with SPAD detection. It provides 1-mm sensing resolution over a range from 1 centimeter to 5 meters (extendable to 10 meters) with a max output data rate of 30Hz. The sensor features on-chip histogram processing, a 30-degree field of view (52 degrees below 20 cm), and pre-installed firmware suitable for obstacle detection, proximity sensing, collision avoidance, and autofocus applications.
Technical Summary
- Package
- T44-10
- Drawing
- Land pattern (PDF)
- Packaging
- 12mm tape and reel (drawing)
- Power
- 2.7–3.5V
- Component
- TMF8806 (PDF)
- Interfaces
- I2C
Resources & Links
- Datasheet
- Download PDF
- JSON Tile Definition
- v0.12 (Sep 25, 2026)
- Drivers
- Documentation|GitHub
- Discussion
- Discord
Pad Assignments
| Pad | Type | Function | Note | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ⏻ | GND | ||
| 2 | — | |||
| 3 | D | GPIO | TMF8806 GPIO0, 100 kΩ pull-up to V+ on the tile. The sensor enable (EN) is tied to V+, so the sensor is always powered. | |
| 4 | D | I2C.CLK | ||
| 5 | D | I2C.DAT | ||
| 6 | — | |||
| 7 | — | |||
| 8 | — | |||
| 9 | D | INT | programmable interrupt output | |
| 10 | ⏻ | V+ | 2.7-3.5V |
I2C
I2C- Mode
- slave
- Max Clock
- 1MHz
- Address
- 0x41(default)
- Format
- 7-bit address
| Function | Required | Pad(s) |
|---|---|---|
| I2C.CLK | No | 4 |
| I2C.DAT | No | 5 |
Development Product — This is an electronic development module intended for evaluation, prototyping, and integration into other designs by qualified engineers and developers. It is not a finished consumer product and has not been independently certified for FCC, CE, UL, or other regulatory compliance. The integrator of this module into a finished product is responsible for obtaining all necessary certifications. Not intended for use in life-support systems, safety-critical applications, or any application where failure could result in personal injury or property damage.