Pmod™ CMPS2™: 3-Axis Compass

Digilent's Pmod CMPS2 3-axis compass for use in a variety of navigation and position sensing applications

Image of Digilent's Pmod CMPS2: 3-Axis Compass The Digilent Pmod CMPS2 is a digital compass module using Memsic's MMC34160PJ magnetometer. The local magnetic field strength can be measured in a ±16 Gauss range with a heading accuracy of 1° and up to 0.5 mG of resolution.

Features
  • Memsic's MMC34160PJ
  • Low noise 3-axis digital compass
  • 0.5 milligauss field resolution in ±16 Gauss fields
  • I2C slave, FAST (≤400 kHz) mode
  • Optional pull-up resistors for SCL and SDA pins
  • ±1° heading accuracy
  • Small PCB size for flexible designs [0.8" × 1.25" (2.0 cm x 3.2 cm)]
  • 6-pin Pmod connector with I2C interface
  • Pass-through Pmod host port for daisy-chaining
  • Follows Digilent Pmod Interface Specification 1.1.0
Applications
  • Electronic compasses
  • GPS navigation
  • Position sensing
Published: 2019-10-03