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Light UV Ultraviolet Ray Detection Sensor UVM-30A

The UV Sensor is designed to detect the intensity of ultraviolet (UV) radiation, which consists of wavelengths shorter than visible light but longer than X-rays. UV sensors are widely used in various fields such as automotive, pharmaceuticals, and robotics. They come as pre-wired modules suitable for both amateur and professional engineers, enabling easy detection of UV radiation intensity like that from sunlight.
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The module operates within a UV detection wavelength range of 200-370nm and outputs a calibrated analog voltage that varies according to the UV light intensity. This analog output can be read by any microcontroller's analog-to-digital converter (ADC) channel.

Standard UV Index vs Sensor Modules Output Voltage

Specifications and Features:

  • Working Voltage: 3.3V to 5V
  • Output Voltage: 0V to 1V (corresponding to 0 to 10 UV Index*)
  • Detection Wavelength Range: 200nm to 375nm
  • Operating Temperature: -20°C to 85°C
  • Measuring Accuracy: ±1 UV Index
  • Size: 19.8mm x 15mm

The UV Sensor module uses the GUVA-S12SD photodiode, a Gallium Nitride (GaN) Schottky-type photodiode optimized for photovoltaic mode operation. It also integrates an SGM8521 Op-Amp, a rail-to-rail input/output voltage feedback amplifier featuring:

  • Wide input common-mode voltage range
  • Minimum operating supply voltage of 2.1V and maximum recommended supply voltage of 5.5V
  • Bandwidth of 150kHz
  • Ultra-low current consumption of 4.7µA

GUVA-S12SD SGM8521 pinouts

The circuit diagram of the UV Sensor Module features the GUVA-S12SD photodiode and the SGM8521 Op-Amp. One key component is the resistor RX, marked as 310 ohms on some modules, while others may use a 10M resistor at that position. Further insights from users are appreciated to clarify the exact choice of this resistor.

UV Sensor Circuit

This UV Sensor Module offers a versatile and accurate solution for measuring UV radiation intensity, suitable for applications ranging from health and safety to environmental monitoring and beyond.