8x8 Multizone Time-of-Flight Ranging — 137.8 mm Max Distance
The STMicroelectronics VL53L7CXV0GC/1 is a Time-of-Flight (ToF) ranging sensor that returns distance data across an 8x8 multizone array — 64 independent zones in a single measurement. Maximum sensing distance is 137.8 mm, making it suited for close-proximity presence detection, gesture recognition, or object-avoidance in compact enclosures. Communication is over I²C, a two-wire bus that keeps the BOM simple and the pin count low — no extra level shifters needed if the host runs at 1.8 V.
Supply and Power — 1.8 V Rail, 50 mA Switching Current
The switching current is 0.05 A (50 mA) — a modest draw that a small LDO or a coin-cell regulator can handle without thermal concern.
Lifecycle and Sourcing — Active, No EOL Watch
Available in Tape & Reel (TR) for automated pick-and-place reflow, or Cut Tape (CT) for prototype and low-volume builds. Store the reels dry — the package is moisture-sensitive per standard JEDEC MSL levels (not specified here, but typical for this class).
Comparison to VL53L5CXV0GC/1 — Same Family, Different Voltage and Range
The closest peer in the FlightSense family is the VL53L5CXV0GC/1. Both are 8x8 multizone ToF sensors with I²C output, but the VL53L5 runs on 2.8 V supply and reaches 157.48 mm — about 20 mm farther than the VL53L7's 137.8 mm. The VL53L7's 1.8 V rail is the deciding factor if your host I/O is already at that voltage; otherwise the VL53L5 may be a drop-in with a different supply regulator.