Optical & Proximity Sensors

Ambient Light & Color Sensors

Fully Integrated Proximity and Ambient Light Sensor With I²C Interface and Interrupt Function for Gesture Applications(8 items)

RGBW Color Sensor With I²C Interface

High Accuracy Ambient Light Sensor With I²C Interface(2 items)

RGBCIR Color Sensor With I²C Interface

RGBCIR Color Sensor With I²C Interface

Low Power, High Sensitivity, I2C Ambient Light Sensor(1 items)

High Accuracy Ambient Light Sensor With I²C Interface(2 items)

Low Power, High Sensitivity, I²C Ambient Light Sensor(1 items)

Low Power, High Sensitivity, I²C Ambient Light Sensor(1 items)

High Accuracy Ambient Light Sensor With I²C Interface(2 items)

High Accuracy RGBIR Color Sensor With I²C Interface(1 items)

Fully Integrated Proximity and Ambient Light Sensor With Infrared Emitter, I²C Interface, and Interrupt Function (with multiple slave addresses)(8 items)

High Accuracy Ambient Light Sensor With I2C Interface(2 items)

High Accuracy Ambient Light Sensor With I2C Interface(2 items)

Low Power, High Sensitivity, I²C Ambient Light Sensor(1 items)

High Accuracy RGBIR Color Sensor With I2C Interface(1 items)

High Sensitivity, I²C Ambient Light Sensor(1 items)

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Sensors are devices used to measure position, temperature, proximity, distance and respond to light sources. 

Proximity & Gesture Sensors

Fully Integrated Proximity and Ambient Light Sensor With I²C Interface and Interrupt Function for Gesture Applications(8 items)

High Resolution Digital Proximity Sensor With I²C Interface(1 items)

Proximity Sensor With Interrupt, IRED, and I²C Interface

Proximity Sensor With VCSEL in Single Package, I²C Interface

Fully Integrated Proximity and Ambient Light Sensor With Infrared Emitter, I²C Interface, and Interrupt Function

Proximity Sensor With Interrupt, VCSEL, and I²C Interface

High Sensitivity Long Distance Proximity and Ambient Light Sensor With I²C Interface(1 items)

Fully Integrated Proximity Sensor With Infrared Emitter, I2C Interface, and Interrupt Function(5 items)

Proximity Sensor With Interrupt, VCSEL, and I²C Interface(1 items)

Fully Integrated Proximity Sensor With Infrared Emitter, I²C Interface, and Interrupt Function

A Small Package Proximity Sensor With a VCSEL, Low Idle Current, I²C Interface, and Smart Dual Slave Address(1 items)

Fully Integrated Proximity and Ambient Light Sensor With Infrared Emitter, I²C Interface, and Interrupt Function (with multiple slave addresses)(8 items)

Fully Integrated Proximity and Ambient Light Sensor With Infrared Emitter, I²C Interface, and Interrupt Function

Proximity Sensor With Interrupt, VCSEL, and I²C Interface(1 items)

High Sensitivity Medium Distance Proximity Sensor With I2C Interface(1 items)

Proximity Sensor With VCSEL in Ultra Thin Small Package, I2C Interface(1 items)

Fully Integrated Proximity and Ambient Light Sensor With Infrared Emitter, I²C Interface, and Interrupt Function(3 items)

Reflective Sensors

Reflective Optical Sensor With Transistor Output(2 items)

Reflective Optical Sensor With Transistor Output

Reflective Optical Sensor With VCSEL and Transistor Output(1 items)

Reflective Optical Sensor With PIN Photodiode Output(1 items)

Reflective Optical Sensor With Transistor Output(2 items)

Reflective Optical Sensor With Transistor Output(1 items)

Reflective Optical Sensor With Transistor Output(1 items)

Transmissive Sensors

Triple Channel Transmissive Optical Sensor With Phototransistor Outputs for “Turn and Push” Encoding(1 items)

Transmissive Optical Sensor with Phototransistor Output(1 items)

Transmissive Optical Sensor with Phototransistor Output(3 items)

Single Channel Transmissive Sensor

Subminiature Dual Channel Transmissive Optical Sensor with Phototransistor Outputs(1 items)

Transmissive Optical Sensor with Phototransistor Output(3 items)

Subminiature Transmissive Optical Sensor With Transistor Output(1 items)

Dual Channel Transmissive Sensor

Subminiature Dual Channel Transmissive Optical Sensor with Phototransistor Outputs(1 items)

Quad Channel Transmissive Optical Sensor With Phototransistor Outputs for Absolute and Incremental Encoding(1 items)

Subminiature Transmissive Optical Sensor with Transistor Output(1 items)

Single Channel Transmissive Sensor(1 items)

Dual Channel Transmissive Sensor(1 items)

Tall Dome Dual Channel Transmissive Optical Sensor With Phototransistor Outputs(1 items)

Tall Dome Transmissive Optical Sensor With Phototransistor Output(1 items)

Silicon NPN Phototransistor(2 items)

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VCSEL-Based Proximity Sensors

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Proximity Sensors - Light to Digital VCNL4x / VCNL3x Series

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Transmissive Sensors, Surface-Mount

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Vishay Intertechnology High Sensitivity Proximity Sensor Offers Medium Distance Detection Up to 600 mm in Compact Package

Vishay Intertechnology High Sensitivity Proximity Sensor Offers Medium Distance Detection Up to 600 mm in Compact Package

Press Release|2026-05-06

MALVERN, Pa. — Apr. 29, 2026 — The Optoelectronics group of Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (NYSE: VSH) today introduced a new high sensitivity proximity sensor in a compact 5.0 mm x 2.0 mm x 1.5 mm surface-mount package. Combining an IR emitter, photodiode, amplifiers, and 12-bit ADC in one device, the Vishay Semiconductors VCNL36758 delivers low power consumption and medium distance proximity detection up to 600 mm for smart home, industrial, and office applications.

Gabellichtschranken von Vishay Intertechnology bieten mehr Gabeltiefe und Entwurfsfreiheit für Anwendungen in der Industrie- und Konsumelektronik

Gabellichtschranken von Vishay Intertechnology bieten mehr Gabeltiefe und Entwurfsfreiheit für Anwendungen in der Industrie- und Konsumelektronik

Press Release|2026-01-07

MALVERN, Pennsylvania (USA) — 7. Jan. 2026 — Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (NYSE: VSH) hat heute sein Angebot an Gabellichtschranken um zwei neue SMT-Bauelemente für Anwendungen in der Industrie-, Konsum- und Telekommunikationselektronik erweitert. Die Lichtschranken VT171P und VT172U von Vishay Semiconductors mit einem Kanal bzw. zwei Kanälen im kompakten Gehäuse mit den Abmessungen 5,5/4,0/5,7 mm (L/B/H) weisen im Vergleich zu industriellen Vorgängermodellen eine um 42 % erhöhte Gabeltiefe auf.

Vishay Intertechnology Transmissive Sensors Offer Greater Vertical Headroom and Design Flexibility for Industrial and Consumer Applications

Vishay Intertechnology Transmissive Sensors Offer Greater Vertical Headroom and Design Flexibility for Industrial and Consumer Applications

Press Release|2026-01-07

MALVERN, Pa. — Jan. 7, 2026 — Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (NYSE: VSH) today announced that it has expanded its transmissive sensor family with the introduction of two new surface-mount devices for industrial, consumer, and telecom applications. Offered in a compact 5.5 mm by 4 mm by 5.7 mm package, the Vishay Semiconductors single-channel VT171P and dual-channel VT172U feature a 42 % increased dome height compared with previous-generation industrial devices.

Vishay Intertechnology bringt AEC-Q100-qualifizierten Umgebungslichtsensor in kompaktem 4,38 mm x 1,45 mm x 0,6 mm-Gehäuse auf den Markt

Vishay Intertechnology bringt AEC-Q100-qualifizierten Umgebungslichtsensor in kompaktem 4,38 mm x 1,45 mm x 0,6 mm-Gehäuse auf den Markt

Press Release|2025-05-07

Malvern, Pennsylvania (USA) – 7. Mai 2025 – Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (NYSE: VSH) hat heute den branchenweit ersten nach AEC-Q100 qualifizierten Umgebungslichtsensor vorgestellt. Der VEML4031X00 von Vishay Semiconductors verfügt über eine hochempfindliche IR-Fotodiode in einem kleinen, undurchsichtigen, oberflächenmontierbaren Gehäuse mit den Abmessungen 4,38 mm x 1,45 mm und einer geringen Höhe von 0,6 mm. Mit nur der halben Breite der Vorgängergeneration lässt sich das Bauelement leichter in beengte Designs wie rahmenlose zentrale Steuerungsdisplays integrieren.