STMicroelectronics

LSM303DLHCTR  

Inertial Measurement Units

The LSM303DLHCTR is a versatile and high-performance system-in-package (SiP) sensor from STMicroelectronics that combines a 3D linear acceleration sensor and a 3D magnetic sensor in a single chip. It is designed for a wide range of applications, including inertial navigation, motion sensing, gaming, and industrial automation.

Description:

The LSM303DLHCTR is a compact and low-power sensor that offers high-resolution measurements for both acceleration and magnetic fields. The device features a 3D accelerometer with a measurement range of ±2g/±4g/±8g/±16g and a 3D magnetometer with a measurement range of ±1.3/±1.9/±2.5/±4.0/±4.7/±5.6/±8.1 gauss. The sensor is available in a small 24-pin LGA package, making it suitable for space-constrained applications.

Features:

1. Dual sensor integration: The LSM303DLHCTR combines a 3D accelerometer and a 3D magnetometer in a single chip, providing both acceleration and magnetic field measurements.
2. Wide measurement range: The accelerometer offers a measurement range of ±2g/±4g/±8g/±16g, while the magnetometer has a range of ±1.3/±1.9/±2.5/±4.0/±4.7/±5.6/±8.1 gauss.
3. High resolution: The sensor provides high-resolution measurements for both acceleration and magnetic fields, ensuring accurate and reliable data.
4. Low power consumption: The LSM303DLHCTR is designed for low power consumption, making it suitable for battery-powered applications.
5. Small form factor: The sensor is available in a compact 24-pin LGA package, making it suitable for space-constrained applications.
6. Programmable data rate: The output data rate can be configured to optimize performance and power consumption.
7. Embedded features: The device includes embedded features such as temperature compensation, self-test, and interrupt functionality.

Applications:

1. Inertial navigation: The LSM303DLHCTR can be used in inertial navigation systems for drones, robots, and other autonomous vehicles.
2. Motion sensing: The sensor can be used in gaming controllers, wearable devices, and smartphones for motion detection and gesture recognition.
3. Industrial automation: The LSM303DLHCTR can be used in industrial applications for position and orientation sensing, as well as for detecting the presence of metallic objects.
4. Consumer electronics: The sensor can be used in various consumer electronics devices, such as smartwatches, fitness trackers, and virtual reality headsets, for motion tracking and navigation.
5. Aerospace: The LSM303DLHCTR can be used in aerospace applications for attitude and heading reference systems (AHRS) and stabilization control.
6. Automotive: The sensor can be used in automotive applications for safety systems, such as airbag deployment and rollover detection.

In summary, the LSM303DLHCTR from STMicroelectronics is a highly versatile and compact sensor that combines a 3D accelerometer and a 3D magnetometer in a single chip. It offers high-resolution measurements, low power consumption, and a wide measurement range, making it suitable for a wide range of applications, including inertial navigation, motion sensing, gaming, and industrial automation.

LSM303DLHCTR Documents

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Datasheets :

LSM303DLHC Datasheet      

PCN Packaging :

Box Label Chg 28/Jul/2016      

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