EMS DS-100 Series ToF distance sensor module

Distance Sensors

DS-100 Series — Time-of-Flight and ultrasonic ranging modules. From 2 cm close-range precision to 40 m long-range measurement. ±1 mm accuracy with eye-safe Class 1 VCSEL technology.

Range
2 cm ~ 40 m
Precision
±1 mm (@ 2 m)
Tech
ToF / Ultrasonic
Rate
Up to 500 Hz
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Technical Specifications

ParameterSpecificationCondition
TechnologyTime-of-Flight (ToF) / UltrasonicModel-dependent
Range (ToF)2 cm to 4 m (indoor), 2 cm to 2 m (outdoor)White target, 90% reflectivity
Range (Ultrasonic)20 cm to 40 mLarge flat target
Precision±1 mm (ToF @ 2 m), ±1 cm (Ultrasonic @ 10 m)Indoor, stable temp
Sample RateUp to 500 Hz (ToF), up to 40 Hz (Ultrasonic)Continuous mode
Laser ClassClass 1 (IEC 60825-1)Eye-safe under all conditions
FOV25° (ToF), 30° (Ultrasonic)Conical
Wavelength940 nm (VCSEL, ToF model)Invisible, sunlight-immune
Supply Voltage2.8V to 5.5VVDD
Current20 mA (active ranging), 5 μA (standby)
InterfaceI²C (up to 400 kHz), UART (up to 921.6 kbps)
Operating Temp-20°C to +70°C
Key Features

Why DS-100 Series

Ambient Light Immunity

940 nm VCSEL with narrow-band optical filter on the SPAD receiver. Operates reliably in full sunlight (120 klux) without range degradation. Indoor/outdoor — same accuracy.

Multi-Zone ROI

Programmable region-of-interest with up to 16×16 SPAD zones. Focus ranging on specific areas of the FOV. Ignore background objects. Perfect for people counting and object tracking.

Multi-Sensor Sync

Up to 8 DS-100 modules synchronized via a shared sync pin. Avoid cross-talk interference in multi-sensor arrays. Each sensor takes a time slot — zero mutual interference, guaranteed.

Applications

Designed For

Robotics & Drones

Obstacle avoidance, terrain following, and precision landing. 500 Hz update rate provides real-time altitude and proximity data for flight controllers. Multi-zone ROI for directional sensing.

Level Sensing

Tank level measurement for liquids and solids. Non-contact ToF measurement through sight glasses or open vessels. ±1 mm repeatability for custody transfer applications.

People Counting

Overhead people counting for retail analytics and building occupancy. Multi-zone SPAD array distinguishes individuals in groups. Privacy-preserving — no camera, no image data.

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