Crowtail 3-Axis Digital Compass (HMC5883L)

Crowtail-3-Axis Compass module, a member of Crowtail family uses I²C based Honeywell HMC5883L digital compass. This ASIC is equipped with high resolution HMC118X magneto-resistive sensors and a 12-bit ADC. It provides compass heading accuracy up to 1° to 2°. Signal conditioning like amplification, automatic degaussing strap drivers and offset cancellation are inbuilt. This Crowtail module also includes a XC6206P332MR for power supply requirement. Hence user can connect any 3.3V to 6V DC power supply.

Features

• Crowtail compatible interface
• 3-Axis Magneto-resistive type sensors
• I²C serial interface
• Dimensions(mm):20.0(L)x20.0(W)x9.8(H)
• 1° to 2° Degree heading accuracy
• Up to 116 Hz Maximum output rate
• Built-In self test

Applications Ideas

• Low cost compassing
• Magnetometry
• Pedestrian navigation
• Hobby auto navigation
• Compassing support for mobile devices and portable computers (i.e connected via Blue-tooth or UART)

Specifications

• Input Voltage:5V
• Sleep Mode Current: 2.5uA
• Measurement Mode Current: 640uA
• High resolution
• Compatible with either 3.3V or 5.0V development platform
• High heading accuracy

Package list

• Crowtail-3-Axis Compass x1

Wiki & External links

• wiki link
• HMC5883