--- product_id: 125657564 title: "SparkFun Triad Spectroscopy Sensor - AS7265x Optical Inspection Breakout Combines Visible UV IR LEDs w/Three Spectral sensors Vcc 3.3V Qwiic I2C Serial Breadboardable or No Soldering Required" brand: "sparkfun" price: "VT329" currency: VUV in_stock: false reviews_count: 3 url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/125657564-sparkfun-triad-spectroscopy-sensor-as7265x-optical-inspection-breakout-combines-visible store_origin: VU region: Vanuatu --- # 18 light frequencies (410-940nm) Integrated UV, Visible & IR LEDs I2C & Serial interface SparkFun Triad Spectroscopy Sensor - AS7265x Optical Inspection Breakout Combines Visible UV IR LEDs w/Three Spectral sensors Vcc 3.3V Qwiic I2C Serial Breadboardable or No Soldering Required **Brand:** sparkfun **Price:** VT329 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Summary > 🔬 Illuminate the unseen spectrum—because your projects deserve the full light story. ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** SparkFun Triad Spectroscopy Sensor - AS7265x Optical Inspection Breakout Combines Visible UV IR LEDs w/Three Spectral sensors Vcc 3.3V Qwiic I2C Serial Breadboardable or No Soldering Required by sparkfun - **How much does it cost?** VT329 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/125657564-sparkfun-triad-spectroscopy-sensor-as7265x-optical-inspection-breakout-combines-visible) ## Best For - sparkfun enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted sparkfun brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Precision Light Sensing:** Measure 18 distinct wavelengths from UV to IR with ±12% accuracy for next-level material analysis. - • **Open-Source Arduino Library:** Unlock full sensor potential with easy-to-use code, accelerating your innovation without the hassle. - • **Compact & Breadboard Friendly:** Minimalist 2x2 inch footprint with 0.1" pin breakout for prototyping flexibility and space-saving design. - • **Plug & Play Qwiic Connectivity:** No soldering needed—seamlessly integrate with your projects via I2C or serial at 115200bps. - • **Dynamic LED Illumination Control:** Software-tune UV, white, and IR LEDs independently to customize your spectral inspection environment. ## Overview The SparkFun Triad Spectroscopy Sensor AS7265x is a compact, high-precision optical sensor combining three spectral sensors and integrated UV, visible, and IR LEDs. It detects 18 light frequencies from 410nm to 940nm with ±12% accuracy and 28.6 nW/cm² sensitivity. Featuring Qwiic I2C and serial interfaces, it offers solderless connectivity and is supported by a comprehensive Arduino library, making advanced spectroscopy accessible for prototyping and industrial applications. ## Description The SparkFun Triad Spectroscopy Sensor is a powerful optical inspection sensor. Three AS7265x spectral sensors are combined alongside a visible, UV, and IR LEDs to illuminate and test various surfaces for light spectroscopy. The Triad is made up of three sensors; the AS72651, the AS72652, and the AS72653 and can detect the light from 410nm (UV) to 940nm (IR). In addition, 18 individual light frequencies can be measured with precision down to 28.6 nW/cm2 and accuracy of +/-12%. Utilizing our handy Qwiic system, no soldering is required to connect it to the rest of your system. However, we still have broken out 0.1"-spaced pins in case you prefer to use a breadboard. The SparkFun Triad Spectroscopy Sensor communicates over I2C by default or over 115200bps serial. We’ve written a fully formed Arduino library to access all the various features include taking readings and illuminating LEDs all over the Qwiic I2C interface. In addition, the Triad can be setup to communicate over serial. The serial interface uses an AT command set. What can you do with light spectroscopy? It’s an amazing field of study, and the SparkFun Triad brings what used to be prohibitively expensive equipment to the desktop. The AS7265x should not be confused with highly complex photon spectrometers, but the sensor array does give the user the ability to measure and characterize how different materials absorb and reflect 18 different frequencies of light. We’ve also written a full Arduino library that makes reading and interacting with the Triad simple and easy! 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. Review: Sensor de humedad y temperatura - Me gustó, lo voy a utilizar para medir humedad y temperatura Review: Looks promising - Documentation and examples limited. ## Features - Triad Spectroscopy Sensor - AS7265x - Selectable interface: I2C or Serial (115200bps) 18 frequencies of light sensing from 410nm to 940nm 28.6 nW/cm2 per count - Accuracy of +/-12% Integrated 405nm UV, 5700k White, and 875nm IR LEDs - Software control over each illumination LED as well as current control - Optional external bulb or illumination control ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B07KQFNFBZ | | Additional Features | Infrared | | Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | | Best Sellers Rank | #267,253 in Industrial & Scientific ( See Top 100 in Industrial & Scientific ) #19 in Optical Sensors | | Brand | SparkFun | | CPU Model | Tegra | | CPU Model Number | SEN-15050 | | Connectivity Technology | I2c | | Customer Reviews | 4.2 out of 5 stars 26 Reviews | | Display Type | LED | | Graphics Card Description | Dedicated | | Graphics Card Interface | Integrated | | Graphics Description | Dedicated | | Hardware Interface | Infrared | | Human-Interface Input | Buttons | | Item Dimensions | 2 x 2 x 1 inches | | Item Weight | 1 Grams | | Keyboard Layout | QWERTY | | Manufacturer | SparkFun | | Memory Storage Capacity | 1 TB | | Model Name | SparkFun Triad Spectroscopy Sensor - AS7265x (Qwiic) | | Model Number | SEN-15050 | | Model Year | 2022 | | Operating System | Linux | | Personal Computer Design Type | All in One | | Personal computer design type | All in One | | Power Plug Type | Type A - 2 pin (North American) | | Processor Brand | SparkFun Electronics | | Processor Count | 1 | | Processor Series | Tegra | | RAM Type | DDR3 SDRAM | | Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | | Screen Size | 0.1 Inches | | Specification Met | RoHS Compliant | | Style Name | Minimalist | | UPC | 845156009046 | | Wireless Compability | Infrared | | Wireless Technology | Infrared | ## Product Details - **Brand:** SparkFun - **CPU Manufacturer:** SparkFun Electronics - **CPU Model:** Tegra - **Graphics Card Description:** Dedicated - **Memory Storage Capacity:** 1 TB - **Model Name:** SparkFun Triad Spectroscopy Sensor - AS7265x (Qwiic) - **Operating System:** Linux - **Personal computer design type:** All in One - **Screen Size:** 0.1 Inches - **Special Feature:** Infrared ## Images ![SparkFun Triad Spectroscopy Sensor - AS7265x Optical Inspection Breakout Combines Visible UV IR LEDs w/Three Spectral sensors Vcc 3.3V Qwiic I2C Serial Breadboardable or No Soldering Required - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81DURYu3kUL.jpg) ![SparkFun Triad Spectroscopy Sensor - AS7265x Optical Inspection Breakout Combines Visible UV IR LEDs w/Three Spectral sensors Vcc 3.3V Qwiic I2C Serial Breadboardable or No Soldering Required - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81zC-04LQYL.jpg) ![SparkFun Triad Spectroscopy Sensor - AS7265x Optical Inspection Breakout Combines Visible UV IR LEDs w/Three Spectral sensors Vcc 3.3V Qwiic I2C Serial Breadboardable or No Soldering Required - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81xH0YAAorL.jpg) ![SparkFun Triad Spectroscopy Sensor - AS7265x Optical Inspection Breakout Combines Visible UV IR LEDs w/Three Spectral sensors Vcc 3.3V Qwiic I2C Serial Breadboardable or No Soldering Required - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81ng3nJK5CL.jpg) ![SparkFun Triad Spectroscopy Sensor - AS7265x Optical Inspection Breakout Combines Visible UV IR LEDs w/Three Spectral sensors Vcc 3.3V Qwiic I2C Serial Breadboardable or No Soldering Required - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51OApkFU8WL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: How far are the detectors @ their most effective and distance to worst effective?** A: Hello! Unfortunately, this has not been tested by SparkFun. You would want to run some experiments to determine the worst and most effective distances. The Data sheet might have some useful info, but will need to test in your specific set up. Also, the optional PTH LED's would change the effective distances. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Sensor de humedad y temperatura *by D***A on March 29, 2023* Me gustó, lo voy a utilizar para medir humedad y temperatura ### ⭐⭐⭐ Looks promising *by A***R on March 3, 2020* Documentation and examples limited. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ One of my favorite purchases! *by F***S on August 18, 2021* This Triad sensor has been fun to use. The cost is affordable considering how useful it is. One project used the SparkFun Triad Spectroscopy to compare well water. The sensor was connected to a SparkFun Qwiic MUX board which was connected to SeeedStudio's WIO Terminal. The 18 measurements were displayed directly o the WIO Terminal and also written to the micro SD card. An I2C RTC provided a date/time stamp for the file name and each test recorded in the file. I also used the sensor to compare different brands of coffee! ## Frequently Bought Together - SparkFun Triad Spectroscopy Sensor - AS7265x Optical Inspection Breakout Combines Visible UV IR LEDs w/Three Spectral sensors Vcc 3.3V Qwiic I2C Serial Breadboardable or No Soldering Required - SparkFun Spectral Sensor Breakout - AS7263 NIR (Qwiic) - Near Infrared Sensor Communicates via I2C Interface and Serial Interface Using at Commands Easy Hookup No Soldering Onboard LED - I2C Qwiic Cable Kit Stemma QT Wire for SparkFun Development Boards Sensor Board Breakout Breadboard 4 Pin Sh1.0 Connector --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.vu/products/125657564-sparkfun-triad-spectroscopy-sensor-as7265x-optical-inspection-breakout-combines-visible](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/125657564-sparkfun-triad-spectroscopy-sensor-as7265x-optical-inspection-breakout-combines-visible) --- *Product available on Desertcart Vanuatu* *Store origin: VU* *Last updated: 2026-05-16*