TCS34725 RGB Color Sensor Module

The TCS34725 RGB Color Sensor Module is a high-precision digital color sensor designed to detect and measure the intensity of red, green, and blue (RGB) light. It also includes a clear (ambient light) sensing channel and an integrated IR blocking filter, allowing the sensor to accurately detect true color values even under varying lighting conditions.

The module communicates with microcontrollers using the I2C interface, making it easy to integrate with popular platforms such as Arduino, ESP32, ESP8266, and Raspberry Pi. It features a built-in white LED illumination that helps provide consistent lighting when detecting colors.

Due to its high sensitivity and precise color detection capability, the TCS34725 sensor is widely used in color detection systems, robotics, industrial automation, and sorting applications.

Key Features

• High-accuracy RGB color sensing

• Built-in IR blocking filter for accurate color measurement

• Integrated clear light sensing channel

• I2C communication interface for easy integration

• Onboard white LED for illumination

• Wide operating voltage compatibility

• High sensitivity with programmable gain and integration time

• Compact module suitable for embedded projects

Technical Specifications

Sensor Chip: TCS34725

Color Detection: Red, Green, Blue, and Clear (Ambient Light)

Interface: I2C Communication

Operating Voltage: 3.3V – 5V DC

Communication Protocol: I2C

Integrated LED: White LED for illumination

ADC Resolution: 16-bit

Spectral Response: Visible light with IR filtering

Dimensions: Approx. 20 mm × 20 mm

Pin Configuration

VIN – Power Supply (3.3V – 5V)

GND – Ground

SDA – I2C Data Line

SCL – I2C Clock Line

LED – LED control pin (optional)