Description

The HMC5883L-TR is an IC Chip that is a multi-chip module designed for low-field magnetic sensing with a digital interface for various applications including low-cost compassing and magnetometry. It's a surface-mount chip with the size of 3.0 x 3.0 x 0.9mm, which makes it ideal for small devices.

Specifications and features

• 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 5 milli-gauss Resolution in ±8 Gauss Fields
• Built-In Self Test
• Low Voltage Operations (2.16 to 3.6V) and Low Power Consumption (100 μA)
• Built-In Strap Drive Circuits

Application Scenarios

The HMC5883L-TR is used in various applications, such as mobile phones, netbooks, consumer electronics, auto navigation systems, and personal navigation devices for low-cost compassing and magnetometry.

Comparison

• Small size
• Low cost option for compassing and magnetometry applications
• High magnetic field range (±8 Gauss) with high resolution (5 milli-gauss)
• Easy to interface with digital I2C bus

• Not suitable for high-precision applications
• Requires external calibration
• May have some interference with other electronic devices due to high magnetic field