Waveshare TCS34725 Digital Color Sensor – High Sensitivity & I2C Communication for Accurate RGB Sensing via I2C

Description:

This Waveshare TCS34725 Color Sensor module features a high-sensitivity photodiode array that accurately detects RGB color data and ambient light intensity. Communicating via the I2C interface, it offers a wide dynamic range and precise measurements, making it ideal for applications requiring reliable color detection and light sensing. Its advanced design ensures stable, consistent performance even under varying lighting conditions.

Specification:

• Sensor: TCS34725FN
• Communication interface: I2C
• Operating voltage: 3.3V/5V
• Dimension: 27mm × 20mm
• Resolution: 4-ch RGBC, 16-bit per ch
• Recommended measuring distance: 2mm

Features:

• Onboard TCS34725FN, embedded ADC, high sensitivity, wide dynamic range
• I2C communication uses a few pins
• Integrates an IR blocking filter, minimizes the IR spectral component of the incoming light
• Outputs RGB data without white balance
• Outputs light intensity, feels the light like human eyes
• Supports light intensity interrupt output, programmable upper and lower thresholds
• Supports fill-light by onboard LED, adjustable brightness by PWM
• Onboard voltage level translator, compatible with 3.3V/5V operating voltage
• Comes with development resources and manual (examples for Raspberry Pi/Arduino/STM32)

Pin Description:

VCC	3.3V/5V power input
GND	ground
SDA	I2C data input
SCL	I2C clock input
INT	Interrupt output (open drain output)
LED	Light-emitting diode

Useful Link:

Waveshare TCS34725 Digital Color Sensor

Package Included:

• 1 x TCS34725 Color Sensor
• 1 x PH2.0 6PIN wire 20cm