The SEN-14351 AS7263 NIR Spectral Sensor brings near-infrared spectroscopy to your workbench, letting you measure how different materials absorb and reflect light across six wavelength bands. Built around the AS7263 six-channel spectrometer, it detects 610nm, 680nm, 730nm, 760nm, 810nm, and 860nm, each with a 20nm bandwidth, and converts the readings with a 16-bit ADC.

It connects over I2C or a serial interface using simple AT commands, so it works with ESP32, Raspberry Pi, and other 3.3V microcontrollers. Two Qwiic connectors allow solder-free daisy chaining with other Qwiic boards, and programmable LED drivers let you control a light source for reflectance measurements. It suits fruit ripeness and plant health checks, material identification, surface analysis, and science fair or research projects.

The sensor operates from 2.7V to 3.6V, so use a 3.3V supply and add level shifting if you are working with 5V logic. A compact, well-supported breakout for makers, students, and anyone exploring spectral analysis.