Rutronik introduces the TMF8829 Time-of-Flight sensors from ams OSRAM
With the TMF8829 from ams OSRAM, Rutronik expands its portfolio with a powerful dToF sensor that sets new standards with a measurement range of up to 11 meters and a wide 80° diagonal field of view (4:3). The compact optical module combines an integrated VCSEL emitter, SPAD array, and on-chip signal processing to deliver performance for modern 3D sensing applications such robotics, depth mapping, or smartphones LDAF (Laser Autofocus).
The TMF8829 supports multiple resolution modes – 8×8, 16×16, 32×32, and 48×32 – enabling flexible and high-accuracy environmental sensing. A combination of SPAD optics and a multi-lens array widens the Field of Illumination (FoI) for reliable coverage of larger scenes. Robust histogram and peak detection processing ensures accurate measurements even with contaminated or partially obstructed covers. The sensor can detect multiple objects along a single line of sight and provides distance values with a fine resolution of 0.25 mm.
For maximum system compatibility, the optical module features an I²C interface and for high-speed data output I3C and SPI interfaces are provided. Raw data including all algorithmic results and histograms can be streamed to the host system, making the sensor ideal for AI-supported processing. With flexible I/O supply options (1.2 V / 1.8 V / 3.0 V), the TMF8829 can be easily integrated into various platform architectures. The sensor operates reliably across a temperature range from –40 °C to +85 °C.
Key benefits at a glance:
Measurement range up to 11 m
Multiple depth resolutions: 8×8 / 16×16 / 32×32 / 48×32
80° diagonal field of view (4:3)
Integrated VCSEL light source
Distance resolution: 0.25 mm
Multi-object detection along the line of sight
Communication interfaces: I3C (I²C-compatible) and SPI
Module size: 5.7 mm × 2.9 mm × 1.5 mm
Operating temperature: −40 °C to +85 °C
Application examples:
Robotics: Obstacle detection, mapping, cliff detection
People counting
Advanced gesture recognition
SLAM (Simultaneous Localization and Mapping)
LDAF – Laser autofocus for smartphones
Bokeh effects in camera systems
