# Pololu VL53L0X 2 m ToF Sensor Carrier

> Pololu 2490 carrier for the ST VL53L0X single-point ToF sensor: ~3–200 cm (2 m+ on a white 88 % target indoors in long-range mode, 1.2 m in default mode, 80 cm outdoors), 25° FoV, up to 50 Hz, 940 nm Class 1 VCSEL, I2C with level shifters, 2.6–5.5 V (2.8 V LDO), 20 mA, 1 mm resolution, 13 × 18 × 2 mm, 0.5 g.

- Manufacturer: Pololu
- Part number: 2490
- Category: Lidar & ToF range sensors
- Canonical page: https://www.xirkit.io/products/pololu-vl53l0x-2-m-tof-sensor-carrier-6fa8
- Pinout: https://www.xirkit.io/products/pololu-vl53l0x-2-m-tof-sensor-carrier-6fa8/pinout
- Structured JSON: https://www.xirkit.io/products/pololu-vl53l0x-2-m-tof-sensor-carrier-6fa8/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 | 0.03 m |
| Max range | 2 m |
| Max range rated at reflectivity | 88 % |
| Scan frequency | 50 Hz |
| Sample rate | 50 Hz |
| Horizontal field of view | 25 ° |
| Vertical field of view | 25 ° |
| Wavelength | 940 nm |
| Laser safety class | Class 1 (IEC 60825-1:2014) |
| Interface | I2C |
| ROS 2 driver | No |
| Weight | 0.5 g |
| Supply voltage | 2.6–5.5 V |
| Dimensions | 18 × 13 × 2 mm |
| Operating temperature | -20 to 70 °C |

## Pinout (7 pins, 0 with electrical limits)

| Pin | Position | Kind | Chip pad | Functions | VIH | VIL | VOH | VOL | IOH | IOL | 5 V tolerant |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| VDD | 0.1″ header | other | — | vdd | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| VIN | 0.1″ header | power in | — | power_in | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| GND | 0.1″ header | ground | — | ground | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| SDA | 0.1″ header | i2c sda | — | sda | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| SCL | 0.1″ header | i2c scl | — | scl | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| XSHUT | 0.1″ header | other | — | xshut | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| GPIO1 | 0.1″ header | sync | — | gpio1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |

## Where to buy

| Supplier | Price | Stock | Checked | URL |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| www.pololu.com | 19.95 USD | in_stock | 2026-10-17 | https://www.pololu.com/product/2490 |

## FAQ

**What voltage powers the Pololu VL53L0X 2 m ToF Sensor Carrier?**

Supply range 2.6–5.5 V.

**How much does the Pololu VL53L0X 2 m ToF Sensor Carrier cost?**

From $19.95 at www.pololu.com. Prices are observed unit prices before tax and shipping.

**What are the Pololu VL53L0X 2 m ToF Sensor Carrier dimensions?**

18 × 13 × 2 mm. A STEP model is available for enclosure fit checks.

**Where does this Pololu VL53L0X 2 m ToF Sensor Carrier 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

- [Pololu VL53L0X 2 m ToF Sensor Carrier datasheet](https://www.pololu.com/file/0J1187/vl53l0x.pdf)
- [www.pololu.com listing](https://www.pololu.com/product/2490)

## Part graph

### Alternatives (by use case)

- [Benewake TF-NOVA 14 m Line-Laser Lidar](https://www.xirkit.io/products/benewake-tf-nova-14-m-line-laser-lidar-c85a) — Both serve distance, altitude and proximity sensing — check the trade-offs; $34.9 vs $19.95
- [YDLIDAR GS2 Solid-State Line Lidar](https://www.xirkit.io/products/ydlidar-gs2-solid-state-line-lidar-1631) — Both serve distance, altitude and proximity sensing — check the trade-offs; $38 vs $19.95
- [Benewake TF-Luna Single-Point ToF Lidar](https://www.xirkit.io/products/benewake-tf-luna-single-point-tof-lidar-3fe9) — Both serve distance, altitude and proximity sensing — check the trade-offs; $19.95 vs $30.99
- [Pololu VL53L5CX 8×8-Zone ToF Carrier](https://www.xirkit.io/products/pololu-vl53l5cx-8-8-zone-tof-carrier-821b) — Both serve distance, altitude and proximity sensing — check the trade-offs; $19.95 vs $19.95
- [Benewake TFmini-S 12 m ToF Lidar](https://www.xirkit.io/products/benewake-tfmini-s-12-m-tof-lidar-9c47) — Both serve distance, altitude and proximity sensing — check the trade-offs; $19.95 vs $39.9

### Newer generation

- [Pololu VL53L1X 4 m ToF Sensor Carrier](https://www.xirkit.io/products/pololu-vl53l1x-4-m-tof-sensor-carrier-6d45) — ST: VL53L1X is pin-to-pin compatible with the VL53L0X and doubles its range (4 m vs 2 m); same Pololu 0.5″ × 0.7″ carrier

### Pin-compatible

- [Pololu VL53L4CD 1.2 m ToF Sensor Carrier](https://www.xirkit.io/products/pololu-vl53l4cd-1-2-m-tof-sensor-carrier-5c7d) — ST: VL53L4CD is pin-to-pin compatible with the VL53L0X; same Pololu 0.5″ × 0.7″ carrier and pinout — the short-range (1.2 m, ±7 mm) swap-in