3-Axis Digital Compass IC
HMC5983
Advanced Information
The Honeywell HMC5983 is a temperature compensated three-axis integrated circuit magnetometer. This surface-mount,
multi-chip module is designed for low-field magnetic sensing for applications such as
automotive and personal navigation, vehicle detection, and pointing.
The HMC5983 includes our state-of-the-art, high-resolution HMC118X series
magnetoresistive sensors plus an ASIC containing amplification, automatic degaussing
strap drivers, offset cancellation, and a 12-bit ADC that enables 1° to 2° compass heading
accuracy. The I²C or SPI serial bus allows for easy interface. The HMC5983 is a
3.0x3.0x0.9mm surface mount 16-pin leadless chip carrier (LCC).
The HMC5983 utilizes Honeywell’s Anisotropic Magnetoresistive (AMR) technology that provides advantages over other
magnetic sensor technologies. Honeywell’s anisotropic, directional sensors excel in linearity, low hysteresis, null output
and scale factor stability over temperature, and with very low cross-axis sensitivity. These sensors’ solid-state
construction is designed to measure both the direction and the magnitude of magnetic fields, from milli-gauss to 8 gauss.
Honeywell’s Magnetic Sensors are among the most sensitive and reliable low-field sensors in the industry.
FEATURES
BENEFIT
3-Axis Magnetoresistive Sensors and
Small size for Highly Integrated Products. Just add a micro-
ASIC in a 3.0x3.0x0.9mm LCC Surface
Mount Package
controller interface, plus two external SMT Capacitors
designed for high volume, cost sensitive OEM Designs.
Easy to assemble & compatible with High Speed SMT Assembly.
Temperature Compensated Data Output
and Temperature Output
Automatically maintains sensor’s sensitivity under wide operating
temperature range
Automatic Offset Compensation
Maximizes sensor’s full dynamic range and resolution
Enables 1° to 2° degree compass heading accuracy
12-Bit ADC Coupled with Low Noise
AMR Sensors Achieves 2 milli-gauss
Field Resolution
I²C (Standard, Fast, High-Speed modes)
or SPI Digital Interface
High-speed interfaces for fast data communications. I²C up to 3.4
MHz and SPI up to 8.0 MHz
Fast 220 Hz Maximum Output Rate
Built-in Self Test
Enables Pedestrian Navigation and LBS Applications
Enables low-cost functionality test after assembly in production
Low Voltage Operations (2.16 to 3.6V)
and Low Power Consumption (100 μA)
Compatible for battery powered applications
Built-In Strap Drive Circuits
Set/reset and offset strap drivers for degaussing, self test, and offset
compensation. Eliminates sensor calibration necessary for other
magnetic sensor technologies.
Lead Free Package Construction
RoHS Compliance
Wide Magnetic Field Range (+/-8 Oe)
Sensors can be used in strong magnetic field environments with a 1°
to 2° degree compass heading accuracy
Software and Algorithm Support
Available
Compassing Heading, Hard Iron, Soft Iron, and Auto Calibration
libraries available