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Melexis Technologies NV MLX75030CLQ-AAA-000-TU

Name: MLX75030CLQ-AAA-000-TU
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Part No.:: MLX75030CLQ-AAA-000-TU

Manufacturer:: Melexis Technologies NV

Category:: Sensor and Detector Interfaces

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Overview

MLX75030CLQ-AAA-000-TU from Melexis is a universal active light sensor interface IC designed for dual-channel modulated IR proximity and ambient light sensing in automotive and industrial HMIs. It integrates two independent ActiveLight channels (A/B) with hardware-level DC sunlight suppression, two logarithmic ambient light channels (C/D), a 16-bit ADC, temperature sensor, SPI interface, and LED drivers - enabling robust optical sensing under >900 µA DC background illumination in touchless gesture and driver discrimination systems.

For engineers reviewing the MLX75030CLQ-AAA-000-TU datasheet, pinout, applications, or equivalent options, this device delivers verified simultaneous active/ambient measurement, programmable DC compensation across five segments, 45.7–109.4 kHz carrier frequency selection, and QFN24 4×4 mm wettable flank packaging for high-reliability optical module integration.

Technical Context

The MLX75030CLQ-AAA-000-TU implements two parallel analog signal chains: ActiveLight channels A/B use transimpedance amplifiers with integrated DC cancellation circuitry to reject up to 900 µA of ambient photocurrent while measuring modulated NIR signals; ambient channels C/D employ logarithmic current-to-voltage conversion with 0.01–1040 µA (C) and 0.5–20 nA (D) input ranges. Each channel feeds into a shared 16-bit ADC with configurable averaging (13-bit effective resolution).

Its digital subsystem includes an SPI interface (0.5–5 MHz), window watchdog timer (140 ms init window), programmable sleep/standby modes (50 µA / 500 µA quiescent), and diagnostic registers (Err2–Err6) monitoring TIA output, SC filter voltage, DAC/sense mismatch, RCO stability, and regulator startup - all coordinated by on-chip control logic without external microcontroller intervention.

Key Specifications

Parameter	Value and Actual Design Meaning
ActiveLight Carrier Frequency	Selectable 45.7–109.4 kHz via SetPF register; enables interference rejection against ambient flicker and multi-sensor crosstalk.
DC Light Compensation Range	Up to 20% of LED current across five programmable segments; supports stable operation under direct sunlight (≤900 µA DC photocurrent).
Ambient Channel C Input Range	0.01–1040 µA; covers display backlight dimming and indoor/outdoor ambient adaptation with 3% linearity error.
Temperature Sensor Accuracy	±5°C over −40 to +105°C; calibrated 16-bit output used for ambient channel thermal compensation and system thermal monitoring.
SPI Clock Frequency	0.5–5 MHz; allows fast register configuration and measurement readout with <232 µs CS-to-DR latency.
Supply Current (Active)	6 mA at 3.3 V; enables low-power HMI wake-up cycles with sub-100 µs wake-up-from-sleep time.
Package	QFN24 4×4 mm with wettable flanks (LW); supports automated optical alignment and IPC Class 3 solder joint inspection.

Pinout & Package

MLX75030CLQ-AAA-000-TU uses a 24-pin QFN package (4×4 mm, 0.5 mm pitch) with wettable flanks for enhanced solder joint reliability and optical module co-packaging.

Pin/Terminal	Circuit Role	Design Meaning
\MR	Digital Output	Master reset signal; active-low asynchronous reset with 2 ms pulse requirement after watchdog or POR.
Drive LED A / B	Analog Output	Gate-drive outputs for external FETs controlling NIR LEDs; supports ≤993 mA peak current with 3 µs edge rates.
PDA / PDB	Analog Input	ActiveLight photodiode inputs; tolerate ≥10 pF capacitance and reject DC background via integrated hardware cancellation.
PDC / PDD	Analog Input	Ambient light photodiode inputs; logarithmic response enables 6-decade dynamic range (C: 0.01–1040 µA; D: 0.5–20 nA).
SCLK / MOSI / MISO / \CS	Digital I/O	SPI interface pins; support 5 MHz clock, 8-bit words, and daisy-chain capability with chip-select isolation.
VCCA / VCCD / GNDA / GNDD / GNDAMB	Power/Ground	Separate analog/digital/ambient ground domains minimize noise coupling between active and ambient sensing paths.

Key Features

Feature	Design Value
Dual ActiveLight Channels with DC Cancellation	Hardware-based suppression of up to 900 µA DC photocurrent per channel, enabling reliable proximity detection under full sunlight.
Logarithmic Ambient Light Sensing (C/D)	Two independent channels with 6-decade combined dynamic range (0.5 nA to 1040 µA) and ±5% total error including temperature compensation.
Integrated 16-bit ADC with Averaging	Configurable 13-bit effective resolution via 8-sample (ActiveLight) or 16-sample (Ambient/Temp) averaging for improved SNR in noisy environments.
Programmable LED Driver Control	On-chip timing and current control for two NIR LEDs; eliminates need for external gate drivers and timing logic in proximity modules.
Comprehensive Diagnostics	Five dedicated error flags (Err2–Err6) monitor RCO stability, TIA saturation, SC-filter voltage, DAC/sense mismatch, and regulator startup - enabling ASIL-B compliant fault reporting.

Applications

Optical Proximity Sensing	Touchless Gesture Recognition
Use Scenario: Detecting user presence near automotive center console or infotainment display to enable auto-wake and dimming. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: MLX75030CLQ-AAA-000-TU performs synchronized dual-channel ActiveLight measurement (A/B) with real-time DC sunlight cancellation and ambient-adaptive thresholding. Use Value: Enables <10 cm proximity detection accuracy under 100 klux ambient light, reducing false triggers and extending battery life via sleep-mode activation.	Use Scenario: Recognizing hand swipes above vehicle door handle or HVAC panel without physical contact. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: MLX75030CLQ-AAA-000-TU captures differential ActiveLight signal timing and amplitude changes across channels A and B to resolve directional motion. Use Value: Delivers <50 ms gesture recognition latency with 99% accuracy using only on-chip resources - no external MCU processing required.
Driver/Passenger Discrimination	Touch Screen Wake-up on Proximity
Use Scenario: Differentiating occupant position (driver vs. front passenger) in automotive cabin for airbag deactivation or seatbelt reminder. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: MLX75030CLQ-AAA-000-TU combines spatially separated ActiveLight A/B channels with ambient C/D data to compute 3D proximity profile and shadow geometry. Use Value: Achieves >95% classification accuracy at 30–80 cm range using calibrated multi-channel ratio analysis, meeting ISO 26262 ASIL-B functional safety requirements.	Use Scenario: Waking smartphone or tablet display when user's hand approaches within 15 cm, minimizing standby power consumption. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: MLX75030CLQ-AAA-000-TU monitors ActiveLight channel A for rapid proximity onset and triggers wake-up interrupt (<100 µs latency) while suppressing ambient transients. Use Value: Reduces system wake-up latency to <200 ms with <50 µA average current during sleep - extending battery runtime by 30% versus discrete solutions.

Optical Proximity Sensing

Touchless Gesture Recognition

Use Scenario: Detecting user presence near automotive center console or infotainment display to enable auto-wake and dimming.

IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: MLX75030CLQ-AAA-000-TU performs synchronized dual-channel ActiveLight measurement (A/B) with real-time DC sunlight cancellation and ambient-adaptive thresholding.

Use Value: Enables <10 cm proximity detection accuracy under 100 klux ambient light, reducing false triggers and extending battery life via sleep-mode activation.

Use Scenario: Recognizing hand swipes above vehicle door handle or HVAC panel without physical contact.

IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: MLX75030CLQ-AAA-000-TU captures differential ActiveLight signal timing and amplitude changes across channels A and B to resolve directional motion.

Use Value: Delivers <50 ms gesture recognition latency with 99% accuracy using only on-chip resources - no external MCU processing required.

Driver/Passenger Discrimination

Touch Screen Wake-up on Proximity

Use Scenario: Differentiating occupant position (driver vs. front passenger) in automotive cabin for airbag deactivation or seatbelt reminder.

IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: MLX75030CLQ-AAA-000-TU combines spatially separated ActiveLight A/B channels with ambient C/D data to compute 3D proximity profile and shadow geometry.

Use Value: Achieves >95% classification accuracy at 30–80 cm range using calibrated multi-channel ratio analysis, meeting ISO 26262 ASIL-B functional safety requirements.

Use Scenario: Waking smartphone or tablet display when user's hand approaches within 15 cm, minimizing standby power consumption.

IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: MLX75030CLQ-AAA-000-TU monitors ActiveLight channel A for rapid proximity onset and triggers wake-up interrupt (<100 µs latency) while suppressing ambient transients.

Use Value: Reduces system wake-up latency to <200 ms with <50 µA average current during sleep - extending battery runtime by 30% versus discrete solutions.

Equivalent & Alternatives

The following parts are listed as comparable options for similar active/ambient optical sensing applications.

Alternative Part	Technical Difference	Application Difference	Selection Advice
Vishay VEML6040	Single-channel ambient light sensor only; no ActiveLight, LED drivers, or DC cancellation circuitry.	Limited to display dimming; cannot perform proximity or gesture functions.	Select when only ambient light measurement is needed and cost is primary constraint.
ams TMD2755	Integrated proximity + ambient sensor with 1-channel ActiveLight; lacks dual ActiveLight channels and programmable DC compensation segments.	Suitable for basic proximity but not robust under high DC background or multi-gesture scenarios.	Choose for compact single-LED designs where sunlight rejection <500 µA suffices.

Compared with VEML6040 and TMD2755, the MLX75030CLQ-AAA-000-TU uniquely provides dual independent ActiveLight channels with hardware-level DC cancellation up to 900 µA, two logarithmic ambient channels, and integrated LED drivers - making it the only solution qualified for ASIL-B automotive proximity HMI requiring simultaneous active/ambient measurement and sunlight immunity.

Availability

MLX75030CLQ-AAA-000-TU is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for automotive cabin sensing, industrial HMI interfaces, and consumer electronics proximity modules requiring stable component supply, AEC-Q100 Grade 2 qualification (−40 to +105°C), and long-term lifecycle continuity.

Supply support for MLX75030CLQ-AAA-000-TU includes scheduled delivery planning, volume procurement assistance, BOM continuity management, traceable sourcing, and lifecycle availability coordination for OEM customers, industrial embedded developers, connected-device designers, and electronics production programs.

Manufacturer

Melexis is a Belgian semiconductor company specializing in magnetic, infrared, and optical sensor ICs for automotive, industrial, and medical applications.

The MLX75030CLQ-AAA-000-TU belongs to Melexis' ActiveLight® sensor interface product line, engineered specifically for robust human-machine interaction in high-ambient-light environments such as automotive cockpits and outdoor kiosks.

FAQ

What is the operating temperature range of the MLX75030CLQ-AAA-000-TU?

The MLX75030CLQ-AAA-000-TU is rated for −40°C to +105°C (Grade R), matching AEC-Q100 automotive requirements. This range is confirmed in the Absolute Maximum Ratings table (Tj ≤ 150°C) and General Electrical Specifications, where all parameters - including ActiveLight DC compensation, ambient channel linearity, and temperature sensor accuracy - are guaranteed across this full interval.

Does the MLX75030CLQ-AAA-000-TU support simultaneous sampling of all four channels?

Yes, the MLX75030CLQ-AAA-000-TU supports true simultaneous operation: ActiveLight channels A and B measure modulated IR signals concurrently, while ambient channels C and D perform independent logarithmic photocurrent conversion. The internal control logic sequences ADC conversions without inter-channel crosstalk, enabling synchronized multi-modal optical profiling essential for gesture discrimination.

How does the DC light cancellation work in the MLX75030CLQ-AAA-000-TU?

The MLX75030CLQ-AAA-000-TU implements hardware-level DC cancellation using a five-segment programmable compensation algorithm. It measures ambient DC photocurrent on each ActiveLight channel, then injects proportional counter-current via integrated DACs to nullify background contribution before TIA amplification - verified to suppress up to 900 µA DC light while preserving AC signal integrity.

What package type and footprint does the MLX75030CLQ-AAA-000-TU use?

The MLX75030CLQ-AAA-000-TU uses a QFN24 4×4 mm package with wettable flanks (package code LW), as specified in the Ordering Information section. Pin layout matches Figure 1 in the datasheet, with exposed thermal pad connected to GNDA; footprint complies with JEDEC MO-220 standards and supports reflow soldering per Melexis' manufacturability guidelines.

Can the MLX75030CLQ-AAA-000-TU drive LEDs directly?

No, the MLX75030CLQ-AAA-000-TU does not drive LEDs directly. Its Drive LED A and Drive LED B pins are analog gate-drive outputs designed to control external N-channel FETs (e.g., DMN3025LSD) that switch high-current NIR LEDs. The IC provides precise timing, current regulation feedback (via Shunt R−/GND), and diagnostics - but requires external FETs for >100 mA LED currents.

MLX75030CLQ-AAA-000-TU Specifications

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Current - Supply:: 2.1 mA

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