Design FAQ: Ambient Light Sensors

June 1, 2010
Ambient Light Sensors - Intersil

Ambient light sensors are used in many backlighting applications as the input to control loops that automatically adjust display brightness. In cell phones, they dim the screen when users bring phones to their ears. This FAQ describes their design tradeoffs and application. - Intersil

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