SparkFun Qwiic PIR – 170uA (EKMC4607112K)-Detect motion in a small area- 2x Qwiic connectors- Small 1 inch x 1 inch breakout sensor- 5m detection distance- 90° x 90° (±45°) detection area- low profile

Price: $22.50
(as of Feb 22, 2023 11:49:17 UTC – Details)

Passive Infrared (PIR) sensors are great for detecting motion in a small area around the sensor. The 170µA SparkFun EKMC4607112K Qwiic PIR uses an EKM-series PIR sensor from Panasonic paired with an ATTiny84 to interact with it using I2C with the Qwiic system. The EKM-series PIR sensors are optimized for small movements to offer motion-sensing options for continuously powered applications.PIR sensors do not return specific distance data but instead monitor for IR light coming from objects in their field of view and will activate their signal when motion is detected in their sensing area, making them perfect for applications such as turning devices on automatically when motion is detected. Applications include home and building automation for energy saving, automated on/off lighting control, security, appliances, and IoT.
Panasonic’s low-profile PIR motion sensors (10.9mm versus standard 14.4mm height offer space savings for constrained designs) consist of a lens to create various detection zones, an optical filter to block non-infrared light, pyroelectric sensing elements, electromagnetic shielding to all circuitry, and an impedance converter to get an electrical signal. This PIR sensor offers digital output across 32 zones at 5m detection distance with 90° x 90° detection area.
Note: The sensitivity of passive infrared sensors is influenced by environmental conditions, so a performance evaluation test under representative conditions is recommended.
The SparkFun Qwiic Connect System is an ecosystem of I2C sensors, actuators, shields and cables that make prototyping faster and less prone to error. All Qwiic-enabled boards use a common 1mm pitch, 4-pin JST connector. This reduces the amount of required PCB space, and polarized connections mean you can’t hook it up wrong.
Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 1.02 x 1.02 x 0.59 inches; 0.25 Ounces
Date First Available ‏ : ‎ July 7, 2021
Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ SparkFun Electronics
ASIN ‏ : ‎ B098VVL84Q
Country of Origin ‏ : ‎ USA

Passive Infrared (PIR) sensors are great for detecting motion in a specific area around the sensor. The SparkFun Qwiic PIR – 170uA (EKMC4607112K) uses a version of the EKM-series PIR sensors from Panasonic to offer low profile motion-sensing options over I2C for both battery powered and continuously powered applications.
PIR sensors do not return specific distance data like distance sensors. Instead, the sensors measure IR light coming from objects in their detection area making them perfect for applications such as controlling power to devices like lights, cameras, screens, etc. automatically when motion is detected.
Features: Default I2C address 0x12 (Alternate 0x13 selectable by solder jumper); 2x Qwiic connectors; 2×3 header on the back of the board for reprogramming the ATTiny84
Also Features: Lens diameter – 10.4mm; Lens Height – 10.9mm; 170µA standby current consumption; 5m detection distance; 90° x 90° (±45°) detection area
Note: The sensitivity of passive infrared sensors is influenced by environmental conditions, so a performance evaluation test under representative conditions is recommended.