# Pololu VL53L5CX 8×8-Zone ToF Carrier

> Pololu 3417 carrier for the ST VL53L5CX multizone ToF sensor: 4×4 or 8×8 zones, 2–400 cm, 45° × 45° (63–65° diagonal) FoV, up to 60 Hz, 940 nm Class 1 VCSEL, I2C up to 1 MHz with level shifters, 2.5–5.5 V (3.3 V LDO), 100 mA typical, 13 × 18 × 3 mm, 0.5 g.

- Manufacturer: Pololu
- Part number: 3417
- Category: Lidar & ToF range sensors
- Canonical page: https://www.xirkit.io/products/pololu-vl53l5cx-8-8-zone-tof-carrier-821b
- Pinout: https://www.xirkit.io/products/pololu-vl53l5cx-8-8-zone-tof-carrier-821b/pinout
- Structured JSON: https://www.xirkit.io/products/pololu-vl53l5cx-8-8-zone-tof-carrier-821b/data.json
- Source: Xirkit structured parts catalog — every value traced to a cited document; unknowns are explicit.

## Key specifications

| Property | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Lidar type | multi-zone |
| Ranging method | dToF |
| Min range | 0.02 m |
| Max range | 4 m |
| Max range rated at reflectivity | 88 % |
| Accuracy (±) | 15 mm |
| Accuracy detail | ±15 mm (20–200 mm); ±4 % (4×4, white) to ±5 % (201–4000 mm) in the dark; 7–11 % at 5 klux |
| Scan frequency | 15 Hz |
| Sample rate | 60 Hz |
| Horizontal field of view | 45 ° |
| Vertical field of view | 45 ° |
| Lines / zones | 64 |
| Wavelength | 940 nm |
| Laser safety class | Class 1 (VCSEL, eye-safe) |
| Interface | I2C |
| ROS 2 driver | No |
| Weight | 0.5 g |
| Supply voltage | 2.5–5.5 V |
| Dimensions | 18 × 13 × 3 mm |
| Operating temperature | -30 to 85 °C |

## Pinout (8 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 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| LPn | 0.1″ header | other | — | lpn | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| INT | 0.1″ header | sync | — | int | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| I2C_RST | 0.1″ header | other | — | i2c_rst | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |

## Where to buy

| Supplier | Price | Stock | Checked | URL |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| www.pololu.com | 19.95 USD | in_stock | 2026-10-17 | https://www.pololu.com/product/3417 |

## FAQ

**What voltage powers the Pololu VL53L5CX 8×8-Zone ToF Carrier?**

Supply range 2.5–5.5 V.

**How much does the Pololu VL53L5CX 8×8-Zone ToF Carrier cost?**

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

**What are the Pololu VL53L5CX 8×8-Zone ToF Carrier dimensions?**

18 × 13 × 3 mm. A STEP model is available for enclosure fit checks.

**Where does this Pololu VL53L5CX 8×8-Zone ToF 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 VL53L5CX 8×8-Zone ToF Carrier datasheet](https://www.pololu.com/file/0J1878/vl53l5cx.pdf)
- [www.pololu.com listing](https://www.pololu.com/product/3417)

## Part graph

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