



Description:
GY-9960-3.3 module integrates the APDS-9960 sensor, a highly versatile digital proximity, ambient light, RGB color, and gesture detection sensor. This compact module is designed to add advanced sensing capabilities to embedded systems, microcontroller projects, and smart devices. APDS-9960 sensor, manufactured by Broadcom, combines multiple optical sensors and a powerful IR LED within a single package. It enables intuitive gesture recognition, accurate ambient light measurement, proximity detection, and color sensing — all through a single I²C interface.
Features:
1. Gesture Recognition Function
2. RGB Color Detection
3. Ambient Light Sensing (ALS)
4. Proximity Detection
5. I²C Digital Communication Interface
6. Low Power Consumption
7. Compact Design
8. Wide Applications
Diagram:

Specifications:
Sensor IC | Broadcom APDS-9960 |
Operating Voltage | 3.3V DC |
Current Consumption | Low Power Operation |
Communication Interface | I²C (400 kHz max speed) |
I²C Address | 0x39 |
Gesture Detection Range | Up to 10 cm |
Gesture Detection Directions | Up, Down, Left, Right, Near, Far |
Proximity Detection Range | Adjustable |
RGB Color Detection | 16-bit resolution per channel (R, G, B) |
Ambient Light Sensing | Range: 0 ~ 64,000 lux |
Operating Temperature | -40°C to +85°C |
Dimensions | 20mm x 15mm |
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