Saturday, October 17, 2015

LIDAR-Lite v2

The LIDAR-Lite v2, a compact high performance optical distance measurement sensor from PulsedLight. The LIDAR-Lite “Blue Label” is ideal when used in drone, robot, or unmanned vehicle situations where you need a reliable and powerful proximity sensor but don’t possess a lot of space. All you need to communicate with this sensor is a standard I2C or PWM interface. With everything connected the LIDAR-Lite v2, with its range of up to 40 meters, will be yours to command!

Each LIDAR-Lite v2 features an edge emitting, 905nm (75um, 1 watt, 4 mrad, 14mm optic), single stripe laser transmitter and a surface mount PIN, 3° FOV with 14mm optics receiver. The second version of the LIDAR-Lite still operates at 5V DC with a current consumption rate of <100ma 0.02="" acquisition="" an="" and="" at="" be="" can="" continuous="" else="" everything="" has="" i="" interfaced="" less="" lidar-lite="" of="" on="" only="" operation.="" or="" seconds="" span="" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 10.5px; line-height: 0; position: relative; top: -0.5em; vertical-align: baseline;" the="" time="" top="" via="">2
C or PWM.
The LIDAR-Lite v2 has received a number of upgrades from the previous version. With the implementation of a new signal processing architecture, LIDAR-Lite v2 can operate at measurement speeds of up to 500 readings per second offering greater resolution for scanning applications. Additionally, the LIDAR-Lite v2 has had its I2C communications improved to operate at 100 kbits/s or 400 kbits/s with you, the user, able to assign your own addressing! Just in case you are wondering: yes, the LIDAR-Lite v2 is compatible with its previous version in all primary functions and their compatibility will extend into the next version and beyond.
Dimensions: 21 x 48.3 x 35.5 mm

Features:

  • Range: 0-40m Laser Emitter
  • Accuracy: +/- 0.025m
  • Power: 5V DC
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  • Acquisition Time: < 0.02 sec
  • Rep Rate: 1-500Hz
  • Interface: I2C or PWM