HMC5883L GY-271 3-Axis Electronic Compass Module

Enhance your navigation and orientation projects with the GY-271 HMC5883L 3-axis Electronic Compass Module Magnetic Field Sensor. This surface-mount, multi-chip module offers precise low-field magnetic sensing with a digital interface, ideal for applications requiring cost-effective compassing and magnetometry.

The module features state-of-the-art, high-resolution HMC118X series magneto-resistive sensors and an ASIC containing amplification, automatic degaussing strap drivers, offset cancellation, and a 12-bit ADC, enabling 1° to 2° compass heading accuracy. The I2C serial bus allows for easy interfacing.

  Features:  

• I2C Digital Interface
• 3-Axis Magnetoresistive Sensors and ASIC in a compact 3.0 - 3.0x0.9mm LCC Surface Mount Package
• 12-Bit ADC Coupled with Low Noise AMR Sensors Achieves 2 milli-gauss Field Resolution in ±8 Gauss Fields
• Built-In Self Test
• Low Voltage Operations (2.16 to 3.6V) and Low Power Consumption (100 mA)
• Sensors Can Be Used in Strong Magnetic Field Environments with a 1 to 2 Degree Compass Heading Accuracy
• Fast 160 Hz Maximum Output Rate
• Long Life and Reliable Stability

  Specifications:  

• Driver IC: HMC5883L
• Type: GY-271
• Operating Voltage: 3 ~ 5VDC
• Communication: I2C Protocol
• Measuring Range: ± 1.3-8 Gauss
• Dimensions: 14.8mm x 13.5mm x 3.5mm
• Weight: 2g

  Applications:  

• In Ear Design
• Navigation
• Robot navigation
• Homebrew virtual reality systems
• Interactive installations
• Astronomy
• IMU (inertial measurement unit) with an accelerometer for tilt-correction

  Package Includes:  

• 1 x GY-271 HMC5883L 3-axis Electronic Compass Module Magnetic Field Sensor
• 1 x 5*1 Male Burg Connectors (without soldered)