Overview
The LSM303DLHC, though the query specifies LSM303DLMTR, is a closely related model from the same series by STMicroelectronics. The LSM303DLHC is a system-in-package featuring a 3D digital linear acceleration sensor and a 3D digital magnetic sensor. This component is ideal for applications requiring precise motion and orientation detection.
The device includes 3 magnetic field channels and 3 acceleration channels, making it suitable for various sensing tasks. It operates over an extended temperature range from -40 °C to +85 °C and is available in a plastic land grid array package (LGA).
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Linear Acceleration Full Scale | ±2g / ±4g / ±8g / ±16g |
| Magnetic Field Full Scale | ±1.3 / ±1.9 / ±2.5 / ±4.0 / ±4.7 / ±5.6 / ±8.1 gauss |
| Data Output | 16-bit |
| Interface | I²C serial interface (100 kHz and 400 kHz) |
| Analog Supply Voltage | 2.16 V to 3.6 V |
| Operating Temperature Range | -40 °C to +85 °C |
| Package | Plastic land grid array (LGA) |
Key Features
- 3 magnetic field channels and 3 acceleration channels
- Dynamically selectable sensitivities for the accelerometer and magnetometer
- I²C serial interface supporting standard and fast mode (100 kHz and 400 kHz)
- Power-down mode and low-power mode
- 2 independent programmable interrupt generators for free-fall and motion detection
- Embedded temperature sensor and FIFO
- 6D/4D-orientation detection
- ECOPACK®, RoHS, and “Green” compliant
Applications
- Tilt-compensated compasses
- Map rotation and position detection
- Motion-activated functions and free-fall detection
- Intelligent power-saving for handheld devices
- Display orientation and gaming/virtual reality input devices
- Impact recognition and logging, vibration monitoring and compensation
- Pedometers and click/double-click recognition
Q & A
- What is the LSM303DLHC?
The LSM303DLHC is a system-in-package featuring a 3D digital linear acceleration sensor and a 3D digital magnetic sensor.
- What are the linear acceleration full scales of the LSM303DLHC?
The linear acceleration full scales are ±2g, ±4g, ±8g, and ±16g.
- What are the magnetic field full scales of the LSM303DLHC?
The magnetic field full scales range from ±1.3 to ±8.1 gauss.
- What interface does the LSM303DLHC use?
The LSM303DLHC uses an I²C serial interface supporting standard and fast mode (100 kHz and 400 kHz).
- What is the operating temperature range of the LSM303DLHC?
The operating temperature range is from -40 °C to +85 °C.
- Does the LSM303DLHC have power-saving features?
- What are some common applications of the LSM303DLHC?
Common applications include tilt-compensated compasses, map rotation, position detection, motion-activated functions, and gaming/virtual reality input devices.
- Is the LSM303DLHC environmentally friendly?
- Does the LSM303DLHC have embedded sensors?
- Can the LSM303DLHC detect orientation?
