STMicroelectronics

LSM303AHTR  

Inertial Measurement Units

The LSM303AHTR is a versatile and high-performance system-in-package (SiP) sensor from STMicroelectronics that combines a 3D accelerometer and a 3D magnetometer in a single chip. This compact and low-power device is designed for a wide range of applications, including gaming, consumer electronics, robotics, and industrial automation.

Description:

The LSM303AHTR features a 3D linear accelerometer and a 3D magnetometer, both of which are based on state-of-the-art micro-electro-mechanical systems (MEMS) technology. The accelerometer measures acceleration along the X, Y, and Z axes, while the magnetometer measures the magnetic field along the same axes. The device is available in a small 3 x 3 x 1 mm LGA (Leadless Grid Array) package, making it suitable for space-constrained applications.

Features:

1. 3D accelerometer with a measurement range of ±2g, ±4g, ±8g, or ±16g.
2. 3D magnetometer with a measurement range of ±50 gauss, ±100 gauss, ±200 gauss, or ±800 gauss.
3. 14-bit accelerometer resolution and 16-bit magnetometer resolution for high accuracy.
4. Low-power operation with various power-saving modes, including sleep mode and active mode with programmable data rate.
5. Built-in temperature sensor for monitoring the device's temperature.
6. Programmable interrupts and embedded filters to reduce noise and improve performance.
7. I2C and SPI serial communication interfaces for easy integration with microcontrollers and other systems.
8. Robust and compact LGA package with a wide operating temperature range of -40°C to +85°C.

Applications:

1. Gaming: Motion-sensing and gesture recognition in gaming consoles and handheld devices.
2. Consumer Electronics: Orientation detection, motion-based user interfaces, and navigation in smartphones, tablets, and wearable devices.
3. Robotics: Navigation, stabilization, and control in drones, autonomous vehicles, and robotic arms.
4. Industrial Automation: Vibration monitoring, machine control, and safety systems in industrial equipment.
5. Inertial Measurement Units (IMUs): For navigation, guidance, and stabilization in aerospace and defense applications.
6. Indoor Navigation: Dead reckoning and pedestrian tracking in GPS-denied environments.
7. Wearable Devices: Activity tracking, fitness monitoring, and motion detection in smartwatches, fitness bands, and health monitoring devices.

The LSM303AHTR's combination of high performance, low power consumption, and compact form factor make it an ideal choice for a wide range of applications requiring accurate and reliable motion and magnetic field sensing.

LSM303AHTR Documents

Download datasheets and manufacturer documentation for LSM303AHTR

PCN Assembly/Origin :

H9A Site Add 27/Nov/2020      

Datasheets :

LSM303AH Datasheet      

Design Resources :

Computing Tilt Measurement,Tilt-Compensated E-Compass       Ellipsoid or Sphear Fitting for Sensor calibration      

HTML Datasheet :

LSM303AH Datasheet