# Hesai JT16 Mini 3D Lidar

> Hesai JT16 is a small 16-channel rotating 3D lidar. It covers 360° × 40° (0° to 40°), measures 0.15–100 m with 30 m at 10 % reflectivity in up to 100 klux, has ±3 cm accuracy, and gives 48,000 points/s at 5 or 10 Hz (0.6° / 1.2° horizontal). Data goes out over 3 Mbps RS485 with PPS / NMEA sync on an 8-pin JST, at 12–16 V and 4.3 W. 905 nm Class 1, IP6K6, Ø75.5 base × 64 mm, 199.7 g.

- Manufacturer: Hesai Technology
- Part number: JT16
- Category: Lidar & ToF range sensors
- Canonical page: https://www.xirkit.io/products/hesai-jt16-mini-3d-lidar-59bc
- Pinout: https://www.xirkit.io/products/hesai-jt16-mini-3d-lidar-59bc/pinout
- Structured JSON: https://www.xirkit.io/products/hesai-jt16-mini-3d-lidar-59bc/data.json
- Source: Xirkit structured parts catalog — every value traced to a cited document; unknowns are explicit.

## Key specifications

| Property | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Lidar type | 3D scanning |
| Ranging method | dToF |
| Min range | 0.15 m |
| Max range | 100 m |
| Max range rated at reflectivity | 10 % |
| Accuracy (±) | 30 mm |
| Accuracy detail | accuracy ±3 cm, precision 3 cm (1σ), typical |
| Scan frequency | 10 Hz |
| Sample rate | 48,000 Hz |
| Angular resolution | 0.6 ° |
| Horizontal field of view | 360 ° |
| Vertical field of view | 40 ° |
| Lines / zones | 16 |
| Wavelength | 905 nm |
| Laser safety class | Class 1 (IEC 60825-1:2014, EN 50689:2021) |
| Interface | RS485 |
| Ambient light rating | 100 klux |
| IP rating | IP6K6 |
| Built-in IMU | Yes |
| Power | 4.3 W |
| Weight | 199.7 g |
| Supply voltage | 12–16 V |
| Dimensions | 75.5 × 75.5 × 64 mm |
| Operating temperature | -20 to 55 °C |

## Pinout (8 pins, 0 with electrical limits)

| Pin | Position | Kind | Chip pad | Functions | VIH | VIL | VOH | VOL | IOH | IOL | 5 V tolerant |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| VCC_14V | JST PUDP-08V-S (8-pin, female on the lidar) | other | — | vcc_14v | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| GND | JST PUDP-08V-S (8-pin, female on the lidar) | other | — | gnd | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| API_RX/DATA_A | JST PUDP-08V-S (8-pin, female on the lidar) | other | — | api_rx/data_a | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| API_RX/DATA_B | JST PUDP-08V-S (8-pin, female on the lidar) | other | — | api_rx/data_b | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| GNSS_PPS | JST PUDP-08V-S (8-pin, female on the lidar) | other | — | gnss_pps | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| API_TX/GNSS_N MEA | JST PUDP-08V-S (8-pin, female on the lidar) | other | — | api_tx/gnss_n mea | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Reserved | JST PUDP-08V-S (8-pin, female on the lidar) | other | — | reserved | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Reserved | JST PUDP-08V-S (8-pin, female on the lidar) | other | — | reserved | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |

## Where to buy

| Supplier | Price | Stock | Checked | URL |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| aifitlab.com | 745 USD | preorder | 2026-10-18 | https://aifitlab.com/products/hesai-jt16-lidar?variant=44257593884808 |

## FAQ

**What voltage powers the Hesai JT16 Mini 3D Lidar?**

Supply range 12–16 V.

**How much does the Hesai JT16 Mini 3D Lidar cost?**

From $745 at aifitlab.com. Prices are observed unit prices before tax and shipping.

**What are the Hesai JT16 Mini 3D Lidar dimensions?**

75.5 × 75.5 × 64 mm. A STEP model is available for enclosure fit checks.

**Where does this Hesai JT16 Mini 3D 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

- [Hesai JT16 Mini 3D Lidar datasheet](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0673/6848/5000/files/JT16_User_Manual.pdf)
- [aifitlab.com listing](https://aifitlab.com/products/hesai-jt16-lidar?variant=44257593884808)

## Part graph

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