S9706

## **Color sensor** 

## S9706 

## **12-bit digital output** 

The S9706 is a digital color sensor sensitive to red (λ=615 nm), green (λ=540 nm) and blue (λ=465 nm) regions of the spectrum. Detected signals are serially output as 12-bit digital data. Built-in three 12-bit registers allow simultaneous measurement of RGB three colors. Sensitivity level is adjustable in two steps to cover a wide photometric range. 

## ~~==~~ **Features Applications** 

## ~~=~~ **12-bit digital output** | 

## | **Display color adjustment** >| **Various applications involving color detection** 

## = **Simultaneous measurement of RGB three colors** = **2-step sensitivity switching (sensitivity ratio of 1 : 9)** ->| **Low voltage (3.3 V) operation** = **CMOS monolithic photo IC** = **No external components required** 

## **Feature** 01 **12-bit digital output** 

Light signals detected by the photodiode are amplified and converted into 12-bit digital signals. An amplifier is also formed for each of the RGB photodiode elements arrayed in the mosaic pattern, allowing simultaneous accurate measurement of the RGB components of incident light. 

## **Feature Simultaneous measurement of RGB three colors** 02 

The photodiode consists of 9 × 9 elements arrayed in a mosaic pattern. Each element has an on-chip filter that it sensitive to one color of light, either red (λp=615 nm), green (λp=540 nm) or blue (λp=465 nm). 

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Block diagram Spectral response<br>(Typ. Ta=25 °C)<br>Range 1.0<br>Vdd i<br>Green<br>I/F Register<br>0.8 Blue<br>PF R | + H 4 +<br>° PPD Ae a Red<br>0.6<br>I/F Register converterSerial Dout | [TA] Me th<br>Epp eDL bod ft A<br>G<br>0.4<br>S if WP<br>CK<br>I/F Register<br>0.2<br>GND bS B omepH _ Timingcircuit |) Gate |ERPSof ON TN<br>0 Pe<br>300 400 500 600 700 800<br>Wavelength (nm)<br>KPICC0110EB KPICB0089EA<br>Relative sensitivity<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


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## **Feature** 03 **2-step sensitivity switching** 

To enable measurement over a wide range of illuminance, the photodiode sensitivity can be selected from two setting modes (high sensitivity mode and low sensitivity mode). The photodiode photosensitive area used to detect light differs depending on which sensitivity mode is selected (high sensitivity mode: 9 × 9 elements, low sensitivity mode: 3 × 3 elements in center). 

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Sensitivity setting Details of photosensitive area (unit: µm)<br>Range Mode Effective photosensitive area* 132<br>110<br>High High sensitivity 9 × 9 elements Pin no. 1 side Pin no. 6 side<br>Low Low sensitivity 3 × 3 elements<br>* The photosensitive area of S9706 consists of 9 × 9 elements in a mosaic  3 × 3 elements in<br>pattern. low sensitivity mode<br>The effective photosensitive area changes depending on which sensitivity<br>mode is used, “high” or “low”, as explained below.<br>· High sensitivity mode: 9 × 9 elements<br>· Low sensitivity mode: 3 × 3 elements in center 9 high sensitivity mode× 9 elements in<br>Pin no. 3 side Pin no. 4 side<br>Note: Spaceing between elements is light-shielded.<br>KPICC0124EB<br>132 110<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


## **Absolute maximum ratings** 

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Parameter Symbol Condition Value Unit<br>Supply voltage Vdd Ta=25 °C -0.3 to 6 V<br>Load current Io Ta=25 °C ±10 mA<br>Power dissipation P Ta=25 °C 100 mW<br>Operating temperature Topr -20 to +85 °C<br>Storage temperature Tstg -20 to +85 °C<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


Note:  Exceeding the absolute maximum ratings even momentarily may cause a drop in product quality. Always be sure to use the product within the absolute maximum ratings. 

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## **Electrical and optical characteristics** 

## **(Ta=25** ° **C, Vdd=5 V, Tg=100 ms, A light source, unless otherwise noted)** 

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Parameter Symbol Condition Min. Typ. Max. Unit<br>Photosensitive area size - All elements (9 × 9 elements) - 1.2 × 1.2 - mm<br>Effective photosensitive area - Per 1 color, High range - 0.32 - mm [2]<br>Blue - 400 to 540 -<br>Spectral response range λ Green - 480 to 600 - nm<br>Red - 590 to 720 -<br>Blue - 465 -<br>Peak sensitivity wavelength λp Green - 540 - nm<br>Red - 615 -<br>Supply voltage Vdd 3.0 - 5.5 V<br>Current consumption Idd Dark state, no load - 5 10 mA<br>Sbl Blue, Low range 0.15 0.21 0.27<br>Sgl Green, Low range 0.32 0.45 0.59<br>Srl Red, Low range 0.45 0.64 0.83<br>Photosensitivity LSB/ lx<br>Sbh Blue, High range 1.3 1.9 2.5<br>Sgh Green, High range 2.8 4.1 5.4<br>Srh Red, High range 4.0 5.8 7.6<br>Ibl Blue, Low range - - 240<br>Igl Green, Low range - - 110<br>Incident light power Irl Red, Low range - - 78<br>k lx<br>(Conversion value in A light source) Ibh Blue, High range - - 26<br>Igh Green, High range - - 12<br>Irh Red, High range - - 8.6<br>Dark output Dark Tg=0.5 s - - 1 LSB<br>Input high level Vih Vdd × 0.82 - - V<br>Input low level Vil - - Vdd × 0.18 V<br>High level output voltage Voh Ioh=-0.5 mA 4.5 - - V<br>Low level output voltage Vol Iol=0.5 mA - - 0.5 V<br>Integration time Tg Refer to “Output vs. illuminance” -<br>t1 4 - - µs<br>t2 3 - - µs<br>Hold time t3 3 - - µs<br>t4 2000 - - µs<br>t5 3 - - µs<br>Readout clock period tck 500 - - ns<br>Readout pulse width (positive) tw 200 - - ns<br>Readout pulse width (negative) tck-tw 200 - - ns<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


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## **Output vs. illuminance** 

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Low range High range<br>(Typ. A light source, Green) (Typ. A light source, Green)<br>10000 10000<br>Tg=100 s<br>Tg=100 s<br>1000 1000<br>10 s<br>10 s<br>1 s<br>1 s<br>100 ms<br>100 ms<br>100 100<br>10 ms<br>10 ms<br>1 ms 1 ms<br>10 100 µs 10 100 µs<br>10 µs 10 µs<br>1 1<br>0.1 1 10 100 1000 10000 100000 1000000 0.01 0.1 1 10 100 1000 10000 100000<br>Illuminance ( lx ) Illuminance ( lx )<br>KPICB0099EA KPICB0100EA<br>Timing chart<br>Range<br>t5<br>t3<br>Gate<br>t4 tg<br>12 pulses 12 pulses 12 pulses<br>CK ···· ···· ····<br>t1 t2 tck tw<br>Red output (12-bit output) Green output (12-bit output) Blue output (12-bit output)<br>Dout LSB ···· MSB LSB ···· MSB LSB ···· MSB<br>Output (LSB) Output (LSB)<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


Operating sequence 

(1) Set the Gate terminal and CK terminal to “Low”. 

- (2) Select the desired sensitivity with the Range terminal. 

(3) Set the Gate terminal from “Low” to “High”, to start integrating the light intensity. 

(4) After the desired integration time (tg) has passed, set the Gate terminal from “High” to “Low” to end the light intensity integration. 

- (5) Measurement data is output from the Dout terminal by inputting 36 CK pulses to the CK terminal. 

Note 1: A total of 36 CK pulses are required to read out 3-color measurement data. Red data is output by the first 12 pulses, green data by the next 12 pulses, and blue data by the last 12 pulses. Measurement data is output from the LSB side. Note 2: Measurement data changes at the CK pulse rising edge. 

Note 3: Do not switch the Range terminal during integration time (tg). 

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## **Dimensional outline (unit: mm)** 

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4.1 ± 0.2<br>(Including burr) Visual-compensated filter<br>Photosensitive area 2.6 (2.6 × 3.9 × 0.75  [t] )<br>(1.2 × 1.2)<br>1.5 ± 0.4 4.0* 1.5 ± 0.4<br>7.0 ± 0.3<br>0.7 ± 0.3 0.7 ± 0.3<br>(2 ×) 10°<br>Dout Tolerance unless otherwise<br>Vdd noted: ±0.1, 2°<br>GND Chip position accuracy with<br>Range respect to the package<br>CK dimensions marked *<br>(2 ×) 5° Gate X, Y≤±0.2<br>θ≤±3°<br>ϕ2.0 depth 0.15 max. Lead surface finish: silver plating<br>Packaging: stick (50 pcs/stick)<br>KPICA0060EE<br>0.5<br>1.27 * *<br>4.7 4.8<br>1.27<br>5.0 ± 0.2<br>(Including burr)<br>(2 ×) 10° (2 ×) 5°<br>0.8<br>0.25 1.8<br>0.1 ± 0.1<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


Note:  If excessive vibration is continuously applied to the glass filter, there is a risk that the filter may come off, so secure the glass filter with a holder. 

## **Recommended land pattern (unit: mm)** 

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## Evaluation kit for color sensor C13522-01 

An evaluation kit [60 mm (H) × 22 mm (V)] is available for S9706 color sensor (with S9706). Contact us for detailed information. 

## Information described in this material is current as of July 2021. 

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Cat. No. KPIC1060E17  Jul. 2021 DN