# VEML6070 UV Index Sensor Breakout

**SKU:** SER00877
**Brand:** CJMCU
**Price:** 7,50 EUR
**Availability:** out of stock
**URL:** https://electronics.semaf.at/VEML6070-UV-Index-Sensor-Breakout

## Specifications

| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Weight (kg) | 0.02 |

This little sensor is a great way to add UV light sensing to any microcontroller project. The VEML6070 from Vishay has a true UV A light sensor and an I2C-controlled ADC that will take readings and integrate them for you over ~60ms to 500ms.

## Description

This little sensor is a great way to add UV light sensing to any microcontroller project. The VEML6070 from Vishay has a true UV A light sensor and an I2C-controlled ADC that will take readings and integrate them for you over ~60ms to 500ms.

The VEML6070 in contrast does have a real light sensor in the UV spectrum. It's also got a much much simpler I2C interface so you can run it on the smallest microcontrollers with ease.

This UV sensor works great with 3 or 5V power or logic, its nice and compact, and its easy to use with any I2C-capable microcontroller. Each order comes with one assembled PCB with a sensor, some handy pullup resistors, a 270K rset resistor and a small piece of header. Some light soldering is required to attach the header but its a fast task!

**VEML6070 Details:**

- UV spectrum sensitivity: 320-410nm (peak at 355nm)
- Voltage Supply: 2.7-5.5V
- [Schematic, Datasheet, EagleCAD PCB files, and Fritzing available in the product tutorial](https://learn.adafruit.com/adafruit-veml6070-uv-light-sensor-breakout/downloads)