esphome / esphome/feature-requests

Add support for i²c UV sensor Si1132

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Type: I2C Type: UV
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Description

**Describe the problem you have/What new integration you would like**

Add support for the i²c sensor Si1132.

**Please describe your use case for this integration and alternatives you've tried:**

UV & ambient light sensor from hardkernel. That includes an Si1132 and a BMP280.

**Additional context**

[Product page for Hardkernel Weatherboard 2](https://www.hardkernel.com/shop/weather-board-2/)

[datasheet for Si1132](https://media.digikey.com/pdf/Data%20Sheets/Silicon%20Laboratories%20PDFs/Si1132.pdf)

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Research direction

Start by reading the linked Si1132 datasheet and the Hardkernel Weatherboard 2 product page to understand the sensor and its use case. Done means ESPHome supports the Si1132's UV and ambient-light measurements, with behavior validated against the documented device requirements.

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Assessment

Domain
embedded-iot
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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