# Garmin LIDAR-Lite v4 LED Rangefinder

> Garmin LIDAR-Lite v4 LED: single-point optical rangefinder with a 940 nm LED (no laser), 5 cm–10 m, > 200 Hz over I2C (0x62) or up to 200 Hz over ANT wireless, ±1 cm repeatability to 2 m, 4.77° beam, nRF52840 on board (BLE DFU, custom apps), 4.75–5.25 V, 85 mA measuring / 2 mA idle, 3.3 V logic, 52.2 × 24 × 21.2 mm, 14.6 g.

- Manufacturer: Garmin
- Part number: LIDAR-Lite v4 LED
- Category: Lidar & ToF range sensors
- Canonical page: https://www.xirkit.io/products/garmin-lidar-lite-v4-led-rangefinder-947b
- Pinout: https://www.xirkit.io/products/garmin-lidar-lite-v4-led-rangefinder-947b/pinout
- Structured JSON: https://www.xirkit.io/products/garmin-lidar-lite-v4-led-rangefinder-947b/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 | 0.05 m |
| Max range | 10 m |
| Accuracy detail | Repeatability only: ±1 cm to 2 m, ±2 cm to 4 m, ±5 cm to 10 m (1σ, high-accuracy mode) |
| Scan frequency | 200 Hz |
| Sample rate | 200 Hz |
| Horizontal field of view | 4.77 ° |
| Vertical field of view | 4.77 ° |
| Wavelength | 940 nm |
| Laser safety class | Class 1 LED emitter (no laser) |
| Interface | I2C |
| Weight | 14.6 g |
| Supply voltage | 4.75–5.25 V |
| Dimensions | 52.2 × 24 × 21.2 mm |
| Operating temperature | -20 to 60 °C |

## Pinout (10 pins, 0 with electrical limits)

| Pin | Position | Kind | Chip pad | Functions | VIH | VIL | VOH | VOL | IOH | IOL | 5 V tolerant |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| VIN | 2×5 through-holes, 2 mm pitch | power in | — | power_in | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| GND | 2×5 through-holes, 2 mm pitch | ground | — | ground | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| I2C SDA | 2×5 through-holes, 2 mm pitch | i2c sda | — | i2c sda | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| I2C SCL | 2×5 through-holes, 2 mm pitch | i2c scl | — | i2c scl | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| GPIOA | 2×5 through-holes, 2 mm pitch | sync | — | gpioa | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| GPIOB | 2×5 through-holes, 2 mm pitch | other | — | gpiob | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| VRETURN | 2×5 through-holes, 2 mm pitch | other | — | vreturn | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| nRESET | 2×5 through-holes, 2 mm pitch | other | — | nreset | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| SWCLK | 2×5 through-holes, 2 mm pitch | other | — | swclk | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| SWDIO | 2×5 through-holes, 2 mm pitch | other | — | swdio | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |

## Where to buy

| Supplier | Price | Stock | Checked | URL |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| www.sparkfun.com | 69.99 USD | unknown | 2026-10-17 | https://www.sparkfun.com/garmin-lidar-lite-v4-led-distance-measurement-sensor.html |

## FAQ

**What voltage powers the Garmin LIDAR-Lite v4 LED Rangefinder?**

Supply range 4.75–5.25 V.

**How much does the Garmin LIDAR-Lite v4 LED Rangefinder cost?**

From $69.99 at www.sparkfun.com. Prices are observed unit prices before tax and shipping.

**What are the Garmin LIDAR-Lite v4 LED Rangefinder dimensions?**

52.2 × 24 × 21.2 mm. A STEP model is available for enclosure fit checks.

**Where does this Garmin LIDAR-Lite v4 LED Rangefinder 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

- [Garmin LIDAR-Lite v4 LED Rangefinder datasheet](https://static.garmin.com/pumac/LIDAR-Lite%20LED%20v4%20Instructions_EN-US.pdf)
- [www.sparkfun.com listing](https://www.sparkfun.com/garmin-lidar-lite-v4-led-distance-measurement-sensor.html)

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