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MMC5983MA

3-axis Magnetic Sensor

The MMC5983MA is a 3-axis magnetic sensor from Memsic Inc.. View the full MMC5983MA datasheet below including key specifications, absolute maximum ratings.

Manufacturer

Memsic Inc.

Category

Sensors

Package

16-VFLGA

Lifecycle

Active

Key Specifications

ParameterValue
AxisX, Y, Z
Bandwidth1kHz
Supply Current (Max)450µA
GradeAutomotive
Mounting TypeSurface Mount
Operating Temperature-40°C ~ 105°C
Output TypeI2C, SPI
Package / Case16-VFLGA
QualificationAEC-Q100
Resolution18 b
Sensing Range±0.8mT
Supplier Device Package16-LGA (3x3)
Diode TechnologyMagnetoresistive
Supply Voltage2.8V ~ 3.5V

Overview

Part: MMC5983MA — MEMSIC, Inc.

Type: 3-axis Magnetic Sensor

Description: An AEC-Q100 qualified complete 3-axis magnetic sensor with on-chip signal processing and integrated I2C/SPI bus, offering ±8G FSR, 18-bit operation, 0.4mG total RMS noise, and enabling 0.5º heading accuracy.

Operating Conditions:

  • Supply voltage: 2.8–3.6 V
  • Operating temperature: -40 to 105 °C
  • Max output data rate: 1000 Hz
  • Output Resolution: 18 Bits

Absolute Maximum Ratings:

  • Max supply voltage: -0.5 to +3.6 V
  • Max junction/storage temperature: -55 to +125 °C

Key Specs:

  • Field Range (Each Axis): 8 G (Typ)
  • Supply Current (7 measurements/second, BW=00): 450 μA (Typ)
  • Power Down Current: 1.0 μA (Typ)
  • Total RMS Noise (BW=00): 0.4 mG (Typ)
  • Max Output data rate (BW=11, CM_Freq=111): 1000 Hz (Typ)
  • Heading Accuracy: 1.0 Degrees (Typ)
  • Sensitivity Accuracy (With 18bits operation): 16384 Counts/G (Typ)
  • Null Field Output Change Over Temperature using SET/RESET: 3 mG (Typ)

Features:

  • Fully integrated 3-axis magnetic sensor and electronic circuits
  • Superior dynamic range and accuracy: ±8G FSR, 18bits operation, 0.4mG total RMS noise
  • Enables heading accuracy of 0.5º
  • Max output data rate of 1000Hz
  • Industrial standard low profile package 3.0mm x 3.0mm x 1.0mm
  • Degaussing with built-in SET/RESET function
  • On-chip sensitivity compensation
  • Data_Ready Interrupt
  • On-chip temperature sensor
  • Low power consumption (1μA power down current)
  • I2C Slave, FAST( ≤ 400KHz) mode
  • 3.0V single low power supply
  • RoHS compliant
  • SPI interface available

Applications:

  • Electronic Compass & Navigation
  • General Purpose Magnetic Field Measurements
  • Position Sensing

Package:

  • LGA (3.0mm x 3.0mm x 1.0mm, 16-pin)

Features

  • Fully integrated 3-axis magnetic sensor and electronic circuits requiring fewer external components

  • Superior dynamic range and accuracy:

  • ±8G FSR

  • 18bits operation

  • 0.4mG total RMS noise

  • Enables heading accuracy of 0.5º

  • Max output data rate of 1000Hz

  • Industrial standard low profile package 3.0mm x 3.0mm x 1.0mm

Degaussing with built-in SET/RESET function

  • Eliminates thermal variation induced offset error (Null field output)
  • Clears the residual magnetization resulting from strong external fields
  • On-chip sensitivity compensation
  • Data_Ready Interrupt
  • On-chip temperature sensor
  • Low power consumption
  • I 2 C Slave, FAST( ≤ 400KHz) mode
  • 1μ A power down current
  • 3.0V single low power supply
  • RoHS compliant
  • SPI interface available

Applications

  • Electronic Compass & Navigation
  • General Purpose Magnetic Field Measurements
  • Position Sensing

Pin Configuration

PinNameDescriptionI/O
1SCL/SPI_SCKSerial Clock Line for I 2 C/SPI busI
2VDDPower SupplyP
3NCNot ConnectedNC
4SPI_CSChip Select line for SPI (active low). Tie to VDDIO for I²C InterfaceI
5SPI_SDOSPI Serial Data OutO
6NCNot ConnectedNC
7NCNot ConnectedNC
8NCNot ConnectedNC
9GNDConnect to GroundP
10CAPConnect a 10μF capacitor for SET/RESETP
11GNDConnect to GroundP
12NCNot ConnectedNC
13VDDIOPower supply for I 2 C and INTP
14NCNot ConnectedNC
15INTInterrupt OutputO
16SDA/SPI_SDISerial Data Line for I 2 C/SPI busI/O

All parts are shipped in tape and reel packaging with 5000pcs per 13' reel.

Absolute Maximum Ratings

Supply Voltage -0.5 to +3.6V Storage Temperature -55 C to +125 C Maximum Exposed Field 10000 G

*Note: Stresses above those listed under Absolute Maximum Ratings may cause permanent damage to the device. This is a stress rating only; the functional operation of the device at these or any other conditions above those indicated in the operational sections of this specification is not implied. Exposure to absolute maximum rating conditions for extended periods may affect the device's reliability.

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