STM expands its sensor portfolio

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STM expands its sensor portfolio 
STMicroelectronics has expanded its sensor portfolio with an e-compass module. The integration of motion and magnetic sensing in a tiny 3x3x1mm package opens new possibilities for advanced navigation and location-based services in portable consumer devices.

 The ST e-compass’ features the ability to provide accurate heading information, it indicates the direction in which a person or vehicle is moving - enables a wide range of applications, including pedestrian dead-reckoning, map/display orientation, and direction finding. Tied to location-based service apps, compassing capabilities can help consumers identify and retrieve information on nearby points of interest, by simply pointing their GPS-equipped mobile devices in the direction of the object concerned.

The LSM303D module provides accurate output across full-scale ranges up to ±16g (linear acceleration) and ±12 Gauss (magnetic field).The device embeds a temperature sensor and a programmable FIFO (first-in first-out) memory block for advanced motion recognition and smart power management. Advanced features include two programmable interrupt signals that enable immediate notification of motion detection, click/double-click events, and other conditions.


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