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product_id: 375209351
title: "SparkFun Triad Spectroscopy Sensor - AS7265x Optical Inspection Breakout Combines Visible UV IR LEDs w/Three Spectral sensors Vcc 3.3V Qwiic I2C Serial Breadboardable or No Soldering Required"
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# 18 light frequencies (410-940nm) Integrated UV, Visible & IR LEDs I2C & Serial interface SparkFun Triad Spectroscopy Sensor - AS7265x Optical Inspection Breakout Combines Visible UV IR LEDs w/Three Spectral sensors Vcc 3.3V Qwiic I2C Serial Breadboardable or No Soldering Required

**Brand:** sparkfun
**Price:** A$322
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🔬 Illuminate the unseen spectrum — be the first to decode light like a pro!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** SparkFun Triad Spectroscopy Sensor - AS7265x Optical Inspection Breakout Combines Visible UV IR LEDs w/Three Spectral sensors Vcc 3.3V Qwiic I2C Serial Breadboardable or No Soldering Required by sparkfun
- **How much does it cost?** A$322 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- sparkfun enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted sparkfun brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Precision Light Sensing:** Measure 18 distinct wavelengths from UV to IR with ±12% accuracy for next-level material analysis.
- • **Customizable Illumination:** Control UV, white, and IR LEDs individually to tailor your spectral inspection lighting.
- • **Open-Source Arduino Library:** Jumpstart your development with a robust, easy-to-use library for rapid spectral data acquisition.
- • **Compact & Breadboard Friendly:** Tiny 5.08x5.08 cm footprint with breadboard pins for flexible prototyping and space-saving setups.
- • **Plug & Play Qwiic Connectivity:** No soldering required—seamlessly integrate with your projects via Qwiic I2C or serial interface.

## Overview

The SparkFun Triad Spectroscopy Sensor AS7265x is a compact, high-precision optical sensor that detects 18 light frequencies spanning UV, visible, and IR spectra. Featuring integrated LEDs and dual I2C/serial interfaces, it offers solderless Qwiic connectivity and an open-source Arduino library, making advanced spectroscopy accessible for innovative prototyping and material analysis.

## Description

The SparkFun Triad Spectroscopy Sensor is a powerful optical inspection sensor. Three AS7265x spectral sensors are combined alongside a visible, UV, and IR LEDs to illuminate and test various surfaces for light spectroscopy. The Triad is made up of three sensors; the AS72651, the AS72652, and the AS72653 and can detect the light from 410nm (UV) to 940nm (IR). In addition, 18 individual light frequencies can be measured with precision down to 28.6 nW/cm2 and accuracy of +/-12%. Utilizing our handy Qwiic system, no soldering is required to connect it to the rest of your system. However, we still have broken out 0.1"-spaced pins in case you prefer to use a breadboard.  The SparkFun Triad Spectroscopy Sensor communicates over I2C by default or over 115200bps serial. We’ve written a fully formed Arduino library to access all the various features include taking readings and illuminating LEDs all over the Qwiic I2C interface. In addition, the Triad can be setup to communicate over serial. The serial interface uses an AT command set.  What can you do with light spectroscopy? It’s an amazing field of study, and the SparkFun Triad brings what used to be prohibitively expensive equipment to the desktop. The AS7265x should not be confused with highly complex photon spectrometers, but the sensor array does give the user the ability to measure and characterize how different materials absorb and reflect 18 different frequencies of light. We’ve also written a full Arduino library that makes reading and interacting with the Triad simple and easy!  The SparkFun Qwiic Connect System is an ecosystem of I2C sensors, actuators, shields and cables that make prototyping faster and less prone to error. All Qwiic-enabled boards use a common 1mm pitch, 4-pin JST connector. This reduces the amount of required PCB space, and polarized connections mean you can’t hook it up wrong.

## Features

- Triad Spectroscopy Sensor - AS7265x
- Selectable interface: I2C or Serial (115200bps) 18 frequencies of light sensing from 410nm to 940nm 28.6 nW/cm2 per count
- Accuracy of +/-12% Integrated 405nm UV, 5700k White, and 875nm IR LEDs
- Software control over each illumination LED as well as current control
- Optional external bulb or illumination control

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Brand | SparkFun |
| Manufacturer | SparkFun Electronics |
| Series | SparkFun Triad Spectroscopy Sensor - AS7265x (Qwiic) |
| Colour | Red |
| Item Height | 1 Inches |
| Item Width | 2 Inches |
| Standing screen display size | 0.1 Inches |
| Screen Resolution | 18 frequencies |
| Resolution | 3840 x 2160 |
| Product Dimensions | 5.08 x 5.08 x 2.54 cm; 1 g |
| Item model number | SEN-15050 |
| Processor Brand | via |
| Processor Type | Tegra |
| Processor Count | 1 |
| Computer Memory Type | DDR3 SDRAM |
| Hard Disk Description | SSD |
| Hard Drive Interface | Serial ATA |
| Speaker Description | integrated |
| Graphics Coprocessor | Integrated Graphics |
| Graphics Card Description | Dedicated |
| Graphics Card Interface | Integrated |
| Connectivity Type | Infrared |
| Wireless Type | Infrared |
| Number of HDMI Ports | 1 |
| Operating System | Linux |
| Are Batteries Included | No |
| Manufacturer | SparkFun Electronics |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Item Weight | 1 g |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** SparkFun
- **Operating System:** Linux
- **CPU Model:** Tegra
- **Graphics Card Description:** Dedicated
- **Graphics Coprocessor:** Integrated Graphics
- **Memory Storage Capacity:** 1 TB
- **Specific Uses For Product:** DIY Electronics
- **Personal computer design type:** All in One
- **Screen Size:** 0.1 Inches
- **Model Name:** SparkFun Triad Spectroscopy Sensor - AS7265x (Qwiic)

## Images

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: How far are the detectors @ their most effective and distance to worst effective?**
A: Hello!

Unfortunately, this has not been tested by SparkFun.  You would want to run some experiments to determine the worst and most effective distances.  The Data sheet might have some useful info, but will need to test in your specific set up.  Also, the optional PTH LED's would change the effective distances.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐ Not good
*by C***R on 4 January 2024*

No return policy, as it work some time only

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