The BH1750 is a 16-bit ambient light sensor that is centered around the visible spectrum, designed to communicate via the I2C protocol. Perfect for Arduino or Raspberry Pi, the BH1750 can be used in security applications ranging from camera shutter control, brightness control in dark/lit rooms, and general monitoring of light in the visible spectrum.

Included in the BH1750 Ambient Light Sensor Package:

• 1x BH1750 Ambient Light Sensor

• 1x 5-Pin Header

Some Features of the BH1750:

• 3.3V - 5.0V Input Voltage

• 16-bit ADC: 1 - 65535 lx Range

• 8-60Hz Sample Rate

• I2C 2-Wire Communication Protocol

• Supply Current － 120 µA, Power-down Current 0.01 µA

• Peak Current - 7mA

• 400nm - 700nm Wavelength Response

• Datasheet here.