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Figure 6. Graph of return signal rate vs. target distance. The test was performed in the

dark and with no cover glass.

4.3

Convergence time

Figure 7 shows the typical convergence time output from VL6180X for different targets at

different distances. The convergence time can provide useful information on how to

optimise VL6180X settings to perform more efficiently and reliably.

Note:

Cover glass can alter the return convergence time characteristics. We therefore recommend

the convergence time be re-re-characterized once the VL6180X has been integrated into

the final system before attempting to perform any system optimisation.