Product details

TF-NOVA

Sensors & Perception

Benewake (Beijing) Co., Ltd.

TF-NOVA

About this product

TF-NOVA is a Benewake LiDAR distance sensor for source-documented robot or UAV ranging integration.

Model
TF-NOVA
Category
Sensors & Perception, Components

Specifications & evidence

Source-backed claims. Configuration, workload and evidence type matter when comparing products.

Accuracy

± 5cm @ 0.1-4m

Reported claim

Configuration: TF-NOVA; Manufacturer datasheet. Range: all light spots on target at 25°C. Accuracy/repeatability/blind zone: 25°C, 0 klux, 10% target reflectivity. Laser divergence is nominal; effective detection field depends on target/background. Electrical measurements at 25°C.

TF-NOVA Datasheet | Benewake
Accuracy② ± 5cm @ 0.1-4m

Average power consumption

< 500mW

Reported claim

Configuration: TF-NOVA; Manufacturer datasheet. Range: all light spots on target at 25°C. Accuracy/repeatability/blind zone: 25°C, 0 klux, 10% target reflectivity. Laser divergence is nominal; effective detection field depends on target/background. Electrical measurements at 25°C.

TF-NOVA Datasheet | Benewake
Average power consumption④ < 500mW

Baud rate

Default 115200 bps

Reported claim

Configuration: TF-NOVA; Manufacturer datasheet. Range: all light spots on target at 25°C. Accuracy/repeatability/blind zone: 25°C, 0 klux, 10% target reflectivity. Laser divergence is nominal; effective detection field depends on target/background. Electrical measurements at 25°C.

TF-NOVA Datasheet | Benewake
Baud rate Default 115200

Blind zone

≤ 0.1m

Reported claim

Configuration: TF-NOVA; Manufacturer datasheet. Range: all light spots on target at 25°C. Accuracy/repeatability/blind zone: 25°C, 0 klux, 10% target reflectivity. Laser divergence is nominal; effective detection field depends on target/background. Electrical measurements at 25°C.

TF-NOVA Datasheet | Benewake
Blind zone② ≤ 0.1m

Cable length

10 cm

Reported claim

Configuration: TF-NOVA; Manufacturer datasheet. Range: all light spots on target at 25°C. Accuracy/repeatability/blind zone: 25°C, 0 klux, 10% target reflectivity. Laser divergence is nominal; effective detection field depends on target/background. Electrical measurements at 25°C.

TF-NOVA Datasheet | Benewake
Cable length 10cm

Central wavelength

905 nm

Reported claim

Configuration: TF-NOVA; Manufacturer datasheet. Range: all light spots on target at 25°C. Accuracy/repeatability/blind zone: 25°C, 0 klux, 10% target reflectivity. Laser divergence is nominal; effective detection field depends on target/background. Electrical measurements at 25°C.

TF-NOVA Datasheet | Benewake
Central wavelength 905nm

Communication interface

UART, IIC, I/O

Reported claim

Configuration: TF-NOVA; Manufacturer datasheet. Range: all light spots on target at 25°C. Accuracy/repeatability/blind zone: 25°C, 0 klux, 10% target reflectivity. Laser divergence is nominal; effective detection field depends on target/background. Electrical measurements at 25°C.

TF-NOVA Datasheet | Benewake
Communication Interface UART, IIC, I/O

Connector

1.25mm-5P

Reported claim

Configuration: TF-NOVA; Manufacturer datasheet. Range: all light spots on target at 25°C. Accuracy/repeatability/blind zone: 25°C, 0 klux, 10% target reflectivity. Laser divergence is nominal; effective detection field depends on target/background. Electrical measurements at 25°C.

TF-NOVA Datasheet | Benewake
Connector 1.25mm-5P

Data bit

8

Reported claim

Configuration: TF-NOVA; Manufacturer datasheet. Range: all light spots on target at 25°C. Accuracy/repeatability/blind zone: 25°C, 0 klux, 10% target reflectivity. Laser divergence is nominal; effective detection field depends on target/background. Electrical measurements at 25°C.

TF-NOVA Datasheet | Benewake
Data bit 8

Default frame rate

Default 100Hz, 1-900Hz customizable

Reported claim

Configuration: TF-NOVA; Manufacturer datasheet. Range: all light spots on target at 25°C. Accuracy/repeatability/blind zone: 25°C, 0 klux, 10% target reflectivity. Laser divergence is nominal; effective detection field depends on target/background. Electrical measurements at 25°C.

TF-NOVA Datasheet | Benewake
Default frame rate Default 100Hz, 1-900Hz customizable

Detection range

≥14m @90%reflectivity, 0Klux ≥13m @10% reflectivity, 0Klux ≥7m @90% reflectivity, 100Klux ≥4m @10% reflectivity, 100Klux

Reported claim

Configuration: TF-NOVA; Manufacturer datasheet. Range: all light spots on target at 25°C. Accuracy/repeatability/blind zone: 25°C, 0 klux, 10% target reflectivity. Laser divergence is nominal; effective detection field depends on target/background. Electrical measurements at 25°C.

TF-NOVA Datasheet | Benewake
Detection range① ≥14m @90%reflectivity, 0Klux ≥13m @10% reflectivity, 0Klux ≥7m @90% reflectivity, 100Klux ≥4m @10% reflectivity, 100Klux

Dimensions

TYP. 26.5x 21.05 x 12.0mm (three linear dimensions)

Reported claim

Configuration: TF-NOVA; Manufacturer datasheet. Range: all light spots on target at 25°C. Accuracy/repeatability/blind zone: 25°C, 0 klux, 10% target reflectivity. Laser divergence is nominal; effective detection field depends on target/background. Electrical measurements at 25°C. The source prints a dimension triplet with mm³; the adjacent mechanical drawing explicitly labels linear dimensions in mm.

TF-NOVA Datasheet | Benewake
Dimensions TYP. 26.5x 21.05 x 12.0mm³

Distance resolution

1 cm

Reported claim

Configuration: TF-NOVA; Manufacturer datasheet. Range: all light spots on target at 25°C. Accuracy/repeatability/blind zone: 25°C, 0 klux, 10% target reflectivity. Laser divergence is nominal; effective detection field depends on target/background. Electrical measurements at 25°C.

TF-NOVA Datasheet | Benewake
Distance resolution 1cm

Eye safety

Class 1 Eye-safe[EN60825]

Reported claim

Configuration: TF-NOVA; Manufacturer datasheet. Range: all light spots on target at 25°C. Accuracy/repeatability/blind zone: 25°C, 0 klux, 10% target reflectivity. Laser divergence is nominal; effective detection field depends on target/background. Electrical measurements at 25°C.

TF-NOVA Datasheet | Benewake
Eye safety Class 1 Eye-safe[EN60825]

Fov of laser emission

Typ. 14°×1°

Reported claim

Configuration: TF-NOVA; Manufacturer datasheet. Range: all light spots on target at 25°C. Accuracy/repeatability/blind zone: 25°C, 0 klux, 10% target reflectivity. Laser divergence is nominal; effective detection field depends on target/background. Electrical measurements at 25°C.

TF-NOVA Datasheet | Benewake
FoV of laser emission③ Typ. 14°×1°

Front window protection level

IP65

Reported claim

Configuration: TF-NOVA; Manufacturer datasheet. Range: all light spots on target at 25°C. Accuracy/repeatability/blind zone: 25°C, 0 klux, 10% target reflectivity. Laser divergence is nominal; effective detection field depends on target/background. Electrical measurements at 25°C.

TF-NOVA Datasheet | Benewake
Front window protection level IP65

Light source

VCSEL

Reported claim

Configuration: TF-NOVA; Manufacturer datasheet. Range: all light spots on target at 25°C. Accuracy/repeatability/blind zone: 25°C, 0 klux, 10% target reflectivity. Laser divergence is nominal; effective detection field depends on target/background. Electrical measurements at 25°C.

TF-NOVA Datasheet | Benewake
Light source VCSEL

Operating temperature

-25℃ ~ +70℃ °C

Reported claim

Configuration: TF-NOVA; Manufacturer datasheet. Range: all light spots on target at 25°C. Accuracy/repeatability/blind zone: 25°C, 0 klux, 10% target reflectivity. Laser divergence is nominal; effective detection field depends on target/background. Electrical measurements at 25°C.

TF-NOVA Datasheet | Benewake
Operating temperature -25℃ ~ +70℃

Parity

None

Reported claim

Configuration: TF-NOVA; Manufacturer datasheet. Range: all light spots on target at 25°C. Accuracy/repeatability/blind zone: 25°C, 0 klux, 10% target reflectivity. Laser divergence is nominal; effective detection field depends on target/background. Electrical measurements at 25°C.

TF-NOVA Datasheet | Benewake
Parity None

Peak current when starting

< 850mA

Reported claim

Configuration: TF-NOVA; Manufacturer datasheet. Range: all light spots on target at 25°C. Accuracy/repeatability/blind zone: 25°C, 0 klux, 10% target reflectivity. Laser divergence is nominal; effective detection field depends on target/background. Electrical measurements at 25°C.

TF-NOVA Datasheet | Benewake
peak current when starting④ < 850mA

Power supply

DC 5±5%V

Reported claim

Configuration: TF-NOVA; Manufacturer datasheet. Range: all light spots on target at 25°C. Accuracy/repeatability/blind zone: 25°C, 0 klux, 10% target reflectivity. Laser divergence is nominal; effective detection field depends on target/background. Electrical measurements at 25°C.

TF-NOVA Datasheet | Benewake
Power supply DC 5±5%V

Repeatability

< 1cm (1 sigma) @ 0.1-4m

Reported claim

Configuration: TF-NOVA; Manufacturer datasheet. Range: all light spots on target at 25°C. Accuracy/repeatability/blind zone: 25°C, 0 klux, 10% target reflectivity. Laser divergence is nominal; effective detection field depends on target/background. Electrical measurements at 25°C.

TF-NOVA Datasheet | Benewake
Repeatability② < 1cm (1 sigma) @ 0.1-4m

Start-up time

< 1s

Reported claim

Configuration: TF-NOVA; Manufacturer datasheet. Range: all light spots on target at 25°C. Accuracy/repeatability/blind zone: 25°C, 0 klux, 10% target reflectivity. Laser divergence is nominal; effective detection field depends on target/background. Electrical measurements at 25°C.

TF-NOVA Datasheet | Benewake
Start-up time < 1s

Stop bit

1

Reported claim

Configuration: TF-NOVA; Manufacturer datasheet. Range: all light spots on target at 25°C. Accuracy/repeatability/blind zone: 25°C, 0 klux, 10% target reflectivity. Laser divergence is nominal; effective detection field depends on target/background. Electrical measurements at 25°C.

TF-NOVA Datasheet | Benewake
Stop bit 1

Storage temperature

-30℃ ~ +80℃ °C

Reported claim

Configuration: TF-NOVA; Manufacturer datasheet. Range: all light spots on target at 25°C. Accuracy/repeatability/blind zone: 25°C, 0 klux, 10% target reflectivity. Laser divergence is nominal; effective detection field depends on target/background. Electrical measurements at 25°C.

TF-NOVA Datasheet | Benewake
Storage temperature -30℃ ~ +80℃

Weight

<5g

Reported claim

Configuration: TF-NOVA; Manufacturer datasheet. Range: all light spots on target at 25°C. Accuracy/repeatability/blind zone: 25°C, 0 klux, 10% target reflectivity. Laser divergence is nominal; effective detection field depends on target/background. Electrical measurements at 25°C.

TF-NOVA Datasheet | Benewake
Weight <5g

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