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The HMC6352 Compass – Module is fully integrated and combines 2-axis magneto-resistive sensors
with the required analog, digital, microprocessor and algorithms
required for heading computation.
The HMC6352 Compass Module provides a direct heading angle and
includes internal calibration algorithms within its firmware. Stray
magnetic field protection and temperature compensation are also
included.
Features:
Small package size
Stray magnetic field protection
Temperature compensation
Internal calibration algorithm
Can run with 3.3V or 5V logic using i2c communication
Key Specifications:
Power requirements: 2.7 VDC to 5.2 VDC @ ~2 mA (@ 5V)
Communication: 2-Wire I2C Serial Interface (100 kbps max)
Dimensions: 0.46 x 0.59 x 0.54 in (11.7 x 14.9 x 13.65 mm)
Operating temp range: -4�F to +158�F (-20�C to +70�C)
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