MLX90393ELW-ABA-012-RE

Magnetic sensors are electrical devices used to measure the magnitude and direction of a magnetic field. MLX90393ELW-ABA-012-RE is a special type of magnetic sensors, which is classified as linear, compass (ICs). This sensor is widely used in many fields and it has many features.

Characteristics

MLX90393ELW-ABA-012-RE is a three-axis magnetic sensor. It has a 16-bit resolution and is capable of measuring magnetic fields from ±1600 gauss (±19.2 mT). The device measures 3D heading (absolute orientation from geomagnetic North) with high accuracy and –40°C to +85°C operating temperature range. It has a features such as an ultra-low-power sleep mode, up to three different operation modes, built-in temperature sensor, low-power hall elements and a low noise analog front-end.

Applications

The MLX90393ELW-ABA-012-RE magnetic sensor can be used in navigation technologies, motion control, haptics, robotics and remote sensing. It can be used to calculate compass bearing, heading, and flag heading. It can also be used in automotive, portable, and consumer applications which need to know the direction of travel. Other applications include unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), altitude and heading reference systems (AHRS), electronic compasses, attitude and heading reference systems (AHRS), and many industrial navigation and automation systems.

Working Principle

MLX90393ELW-ABA-012-RE uses hall effect principle to measure magnetic field strength. The magnetic field creates a force on the hall effect sensor, which generates a voltage. The voltage is proportional to the magnetic field strength. Using a 3D Hall-Effect Magnetic Sensor IC (integrated circuit), MLX90393ELW-ABA-012-RE senses the ambient magnetic field and converts it into a digital signal that can be read from the pins of the IC. The IC also performs temperature compensation, making the sensor suitable for applications requiring temperature stability.

Conclusion

MLX90393ELW-ABA-012-RE is a three-axis linear, compass magnetic sensor that measures magnetic fields up to 1600 gauss. It has high accuracy, wide temperature range and low power consumption. It is used for navigation, motion control, haptics, robotics and remote sensing. MLX90393ELW-ABA-012-RE uses hall effect principle to measure magnetic field strength and it is also temperature compensated to provide stable results.