# Benewake TF-NOVA 14 m Line-Laser Lidar

> Benewake TF-NOVA: pulsed-ToF rangefinder with a 14° × 1° line-shaped beam (catches chair legs, wires, pallet edges), 0.1–14 m at 90 % (13 m at 10 %; 7 m / 4 m at 100 klux), ±5 cm to 4 m, 1–900 Hz (100 Hz default), UART or I2C plus an I/O switch mode, 905 nm VCSEL Class 1, 5 V ±5 % < 500 mW, IP65 front window, 26.5 × 21.05 × 12 mm, < 5 g.

- Manufacturer: Benewake
- Part number: TF-NOVA
- Category: Lidar & ToF range sensors
- Canonical page: https://www.xirkit.io/products/benewake-tf-nova-14-m-line-laser-lidar-c85a
- Pinout: https://www.xirkit.io/products/benewake-tf-nova-14-m-line-laser-lidar-c85a/pinout
- Structured JSON: https://www.xirkit.io/products/benewake-tf-nova-14-m-line-laser-lidar-c85a/data.json
- Source: Xirkit structured parts catalog — every value traced to a cited document; unknowns are explicit.

## Key specifications

| Property | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Lidar type | single-point |
| Ranging method | dToF |
| Min range | 0.1 m |
| Max range | 14 m |
| Max range rated at reflectivity | 90 % |
| Accuracy (±) | 50 mm |
| Accuracy detail | ±5 cm (0.1–4 m); precision < 1 cm 1σ |
| Scan frequency | 100 Hz |
| Sample rate | 900 Hz |
| Horizontal field of view | 14 ° |
| Vertical field of view | 1 ° |
| Wavelength | 905 nm |
| Laser safety class | Class 1 (EN 60825) |
| Interface | UART/I2C |
| Ambient light rating | 100 klux |
| Power | 0.5 W |
| Weight | 5 g |
| Supply voltage | 4.75–5.25 V |
| Dimensions | 26.5 × 21.05 × 12 mm |
| Operating temperature | -25 to 70 °C |

## Pinout (5 pins, 0 with electrical limits)

| Pin | Position | Kind | Chip pad | Functions | VIH | VIL | VOH | VOL | IOH | IOL | 5 V tolerant |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 5V | 1.25 mm 5-pin | power in | — | power_in | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| GND | 1.25 mm 5-pin | ground | — | ground | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| TXD(3.3V)/SCL | 1.25 mm 5-pin | uart tx | — | txd_3.3v/scl | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| RXD(3.3V)/SDA | 1.25 mm 5-pin | uart rx | — | rxd_3.3v/sda | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| IO | 1.25 mm 5-pin | other | — | io | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |

## Where to buy

| Supplier | Price | Stock | Checked | URL |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| www.dfrobot.com | 34.9 USD | in_stock | 2026-10-17 | https://www.dfrobot.com/product-2949.html |

## FAQ

**What voltage powers the Benewake TF-NOVA 14 m Line-Laser Lidar?**

Supply range 4.75–5.25 V.

**How much does the Benewake TF-NOVA 14 m Line-Laser Lidar cost?**

From $34.9 at www.dfrobot.com. Prices are observed unit prices before tax and shipping.

**What are the Benewake TF-NOVA 14 m Line-Laser Lidar dimensions?**

26.5 × 21.05 × 12 mm. A STEP model is available for enclosure fit checks.

**Where does this Benewake TF-NOVA 14 m Line-Laser Lidar data come from?**

Every value in this record is traced to a source — 2 documents including the board and chip datasheets — with the page and table cited per value. Unknowns are left explicit, never guessed.

## Sources

- [Benewake TF-NOVA 14 m Line-Laser Lidar datasheet](https://wiki.dfrobot.com/sen0671/)
- [www.dfrobot.com listing](https://www.dfrobot.com/product-2949.html)

## Part graph

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