MALVERN, PA — Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (NYSE: VSH) announced that its VCNL36828P proximity sensor has earned two major industry accolades. The sensor received the 2024 China IoT Innovation Award in the “IoT Annual Product Award: Sensor” category and the 2024 EE Awards Asia Award for “Best Sensor of the Year (Most Promising Product).”
The China IoT Innovation Awards, now in their ninth year, honor products that significantly advance the Internet of Things (IoT) industry. The EE Awards Asia program, organized by AspenCore, recognizes breakthroughs in electronic innovation across Asia. Vishay’s sensor stood out for its efficiency, space savings, and enhanced performance in consumer applications.
The VCNL36828P features a vertical-cavity surface-emitting laser (VCSEL) combined with a photodiode, an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC), a 16-bit ADC, and a dual I²C slave address. Packaged in a compact surface-mount design, it offers a 20% smaller size, reduced idle current at 5 μA, and improved sunlight cancellation up to 140 klx. Designed for space-constrained, battery-powered devices, the sensor enhances proximity detection with a range of up to 200 mm while minimizing power consumption.
This sensor is used in smartphones, smartwatches, earphones, virtual reality (VR)/augmented reality (AR) devices, and smart glasses. It powers automatic screen functions and detects user interactions, such as whether earphones or headsets are being worn. The ability to connect two sensors without a multiplexer further reduces costs for manufacturers.
The China IoT Innovation Award was presented at a ceremony on October 14 during the China IoT Conference in Shenzhen. The EE Awards Asia will be celebrated on December 5 at the EE Tech Summit in Taipei, Taiwan. Vishay’s dual recognition underscores its commitment to advancing technology in the consumer electronics sector.
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