Welcome to the Silicon Labs Solutions for Active Infrared Proximity Sensing product training module. This training module will take a look at active infrared proximity detection and how Silicon Labs solves important design challenges when integrating this technology into end applications. First, this presentation will review some basic concepts associated with active proximity sensing and the system level advantages of using this technology. Next it will cover a brief overview of the theory behind the measurements and how these are applied to real world designs. Finally, it will take a look at the Silicon Labs proximity sensors and their operation including the MCU requirements to interface to these types of sensors and the tools available to ease the development process.