{"product_id":"sparkfun-spectral-sensor-breakout-as7263-nir-qwiic","title":"SparkFun Spectral Sensor Breakout - AS7263 NIR (Qwiic)","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n    .product-copy {\n      line-height: 1.7;\n      color: #222;\n    }\n    .product-copy h2,\n    .product-copy h3 {\n      margin-top: 1.4em;\n      margin-bottom: 0.6em;\n      line-height: 1.3;\n    }\n    .product-copy ul {\n      padding-left: 1.2em;\n      margin-bottom: 1em;\n    }\n    .product-copy li {\n      margin-bottom: 0.35em;\n    }\n    .product-copy table {\n      width: 100%;\n      border-collapse: collapse;\n      margin: 1em 0;\n      font-size: 15px;\n    }\n    .product-copy th,\n    .product-copy td {\n      border: 1px solid #ddd;\n      padding: 10px;\n      text-align: left;\n      vertical-align: top;\n    }\n    .product-copy th {\n      background: #f7f7f7;\n      font-weight: 700;\n    }\n    .product-copy .note {\n      background: #f8f8f8;\n      border-left: 4px solid #111;\n      padding: 12px 14px;\n      margin: 1em 0;\n    }\n  \u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-copy\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SparkFun AS7263 NIR Spectral Sensor Breakout is a compact board for measuring how objects absorb and reflect near-infrared light. It is useful for spectroscopy tests, material comparison, light analysis, plant research demos, and sensor-based school projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis breakout measures six spectral channels: 610nm, 680nm, 730nm, 760nm, 810nm, and 860nm. Each channel has a 20nm full-width half-max detection range, giving you useful spectral data across red and near-infrared wavelengths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith Qwiic connectors, wiring is simple. Just connect it to a Qwiic-compatible board or shield, then start reading data through I2C. The board also supports serial communication using AT commands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Choose This Sensor?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeasures six red to near-infrared spectral channels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat for spectroscopy and light reflection experiments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQwiic-ready for fast, solder-free prototyping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes onboard lighting support for better readings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorks well with Arduino, ESP32, Raspberry Pi, and other development boards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat You Can Build\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNear-infrared spectroscopy test projects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial reflectance comparison tools\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant and leaf light response experiments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBasic color and light analysis systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eData logging projects for school or lab use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSensor demos for STEM and electronics learning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Specs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSensor IC\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAS7263 Near-Infrared Spectral Sensor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpectral Channels\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e610nm, 680nm, 730nm, 760nm, 810nm, and 860nm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eChannel Bandwidth\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20nm FWHM per channel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eADC\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16-bit digital output\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eInterface\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eI2C and serial interface using AT commands\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eI2C Address\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0x49, hardware-defined\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOperating Voltage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.7V to 3.6V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eConnectors\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2x Qwiic connectors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLighting Support\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOnboard LED plus pads for adding an external LED\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSKU\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSEN-14351\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePinout \u0026amp; Power Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe AS7263 uses I2C for easy connection to microcontrollers. Its fixed I2C address is 0x49, so a Qwiic Mux or I2C multiplexer is needed if you want to use more than one AS7263 sensor on the same I2C bus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"note\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use a 3.3V-compatible controller or proper logic level setup. Always check your board voltage before connecting the sensor.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRecommended Add-ons\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQwiic cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArduino or ESP32 development board\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQwiic shield or Qwiic adapter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQwiic Mux for multi-sensor setups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emicroSD data logger for recording readings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat’s in the Box?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x SparkFun AS7263 NIR Spectral Sensor Breakout - Qwiic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does this sensor measure?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt measures light intensity across six red and near-infrared wavelength channels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this the same as a normal color sensor?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. A normal color sensor reads broad RGB values. This sensor reads six fixed spectral channels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use this with Arduino?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. It can work with Arduino using I2C, especially with a Qwiic shield or proper wiring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I connect more than one AS7263 sensor?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, but you need an I2C multiplexer because the sensor address is fixed at 0x49.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it need soldering?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNot when using Qwiic cables. 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