General Description
AS7421 is a 64-channel near infrared digital spectrometer for spectral identification and spectral
footprint analysis used in consumer devices. The spectral response of the sensor is defined in the
wavelengths from approximately 750 nm to 1050 nm and the channels are equally distributed over the
mentioned range. Once a spectral measurement is started, all 64 channels are processed
automatically by 16 parallel sampling ADCs with four consecutive integration cycles.
AS7421 integrates Fabry-Perot filters into standard CMOS silicon via nano-optic deposited
interference filter technology and its package provides a built in aperture and micro optics to control
the light entering the sensor array. In addition, the module provides a near infrared (NIR) light source
and an integrated LED driver to control it.
Control and spectral data access is implemented through a serial I²C interface. A GPIO and an
interrupt signal are available to start/synchronize the spectral measurement as well as minimize I²C
traffic.
Applications
Spectral material identification of goods and fabrics
Moisture measurements in industrial or agricultural environments
Brix and dry matter measurements of fruits (fruit ripeness)