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Laser safety considerations

The VL53L8CX contains a laser emitter and corresponding drive circuitry. The laser output is designed to meet

Class 1 laser safety limits under all reasonably foreseeable conditions including single faults in compliance with

IEC 60825-1:2014.

Do not increase the laser output power by any means. Do not use any optics to focus the laser beam.

Caution:

Use of controls or adjustments, or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in

hazardous radiation exposure.

Figure 29. Class 1 laser label

The VL53L8CX complies with:

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IEC 60825-1:2014

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21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11 except for conformance with IEC 60825-1:2014 as described in Laser Notice

No.56, dated May 8, 2019

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EN 60825-1:2014 including EN 60825-1:2014/A11:2021,

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EN 50689:2021 except for the requirement of clause 5 from EN50689 regarding Child Appealing Products.

If designing a Child Appealing Product, please contact ST Technical Application Support.

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