New miniature combined proximity sensor and sensor lighting for mobile phones from Sharp

Japanese company Sharp presented its new development for mobile phones - a combination device that includes a proximity sensor (proximity sensor) and the ambient light sensor. This micro-electronic device, from the words of the manufacturer, will occupy a smaller area and volume in comparison with the previous generation of such devices.

Specifications:
• Model: GP2AP012A00F
• Supply voltage: 2,2 - 3,6 V
• The maximum distance defined by: min. 25 mm
• Maximum indefinable distance: min. 125 mm
• Metering range sensor lighting: 0,1 - 131 000 lux
• Dimensions: 4,4 x2, 6x1 mm
Getting shipment of test samples is scheduled for 25 December this year and the beginning of commercial sales - at the end of January 2010 and costs 250 Yen (~ $ 2.78).