GY-273 HMC5883L Module Triple Axis Compass Magnetometer Sensor

GY-273 HMC5883L Module Triple Axis Compass Magneto meter Sensor is a surface-mount, multi-chip module designed for low-field magnetic sensing with a digital interface for applications such as low-cost compassing and magnetometry.

The HMC5883L includes our state-of-the-art, high-resolution HMC118X series magneto-resistive sensors plus an ASIC containing amplification, automatic degaussing strap drivers, offset cancellation, and a 12-bit ADC that enables 1? to 2? compass heading accuracy.

The I2C serial bus allows for easy interface. The HMC5883L is a 3.0x3.0x0.9mm surface mount 16-pin leadless chip carrier (LCC). Applications for the HMC5883L include Mobile Phones, Netbooks, Consumer Electronics, Auto Navigation Systems, and Personal Navigation Devices.

Features:

• I2C Digital Interface
• 3-Axis Magnetoresistive Sensors and ASIC in a 3.0x3.0x0.9mm LCC Surface Mount Package
• 12-Bit ADC Coupled with Low Noise AMR Sensors Achieves 2 milli-gauss Field Resolution in ?8 Gauss Fields
• Built-In Self Test
• Low Voltage Operations (2.16 to 3.6V) and Low Power Consumption (100 mA)
• Sensors Can Be Used in Strong Magnetic Field Environments with a 1 to 2 Degree Compass Heading Accuracy
• Fast 160 Hz Maximum Output Rate
• Has a long life and reliable stability

Specification:

• Power supply voltage: 5 v
• PCB Board double-sided
• PCB size: 20 * 15 mm

Application:

• In Ear Design
• Navigation
• Robot navigation
• Home brew virtual reality systems
• Interactive installations
• Astronomy
• IMU (inertial measurement unit) with an accelerometer for tilt-correction

Packaging Included:

• 1 x GY-273 HMC5883L module
• 1 x male pin header