QMC5883L / HMC5883L 3-Axis Compass Module

QMC5883L / HMC5883L 3-Axis Digital Compass Magnetometer

This 3-axis digital compass utilizes anisotropic magnetoresistive (AMR) technology to measure both the direction and magnitude of Earth's magnetic fields. Provides 1° to 2° heading accuracy for UAV autopilot navigation, robot guidance, and mobile pedestrian tracking.

Specifications

• Field Range: ±1.3 to ±8.0 Gauss (full scale selectable)
• Resolution: 5 milli-Gauss with 12-bit ADC
• Interface: I2C digital serial bus (up to 400 kHz)
• Operating Voltage: 3.0V to 5.0V (onboard low-dropout regulator included)
• Data Output Rate: Up to 160 Hz
• Heading Accuracy: 1° to 2° with proper soft/hard iron tilt compensation