HMC5883L 3-Axis Magnetometer Sensor – I2C Interface

Description

Description

The HMC5883L 3-Axis Magnetometer Sensor is a breakout board module integrating a digital 3-axis compass with on-board voltage regulation and filtering capacitors. It features a measuring range of 1.3 to 8 Gauss, low current consumption, and a 16-bit digital output via a standard I2C interface. The module operates at 3.35 V and has compact dimensions of approximately 14 15 mm, making it suitable for embedded systems. It is designed for applications in navigation, robotics, drones, and electronic compasses, providing precise heading and orientation data in a small form factor.

Features

• 3-Axis Magnetometer for precise digital compass measurements

• Measuring Range of 1.3 to 8 Gauss

• 16-Bit Digital Output for high-resolution magnetic data

• Low Current Consumption suitable for embedded applications

• I2C Communication Interface for simple microcontroller integration

• On-Board Voltage Regulator supporting 3.35 V operation

• Compact PCB Dimensions of approximately 14 15 mm

• Integrated Filtering Capacitors for stable sensor performance

Specifications

• Sensor Type | 3-Axis Digital Magnetometer

• Model | HMC5883L

• Measuring Range | 1.3 to 8 Gauss

• Resolution | 16-Bit Digital Output

• Operating Voltage | 3.35 V

• Current Consumption | Low, optimized for embedded systems

• Communication Interface | I2C

• On-Board Voltage Regulator | Yes

• Filtering Capacitors | Integrated for stable readings

• PCB Dimensions | Approx. 14 15 mm

• Mounting Type | Breakout Board Module

• Operating Temperature Range | -40 to +85 C

Links

• HMC5883L Datasheet
• Arduino Library
• Tutorial from how2electronics.com