LIS2MDL STMicroelectronics Integrated Circuit In Stock
STMicroelectronics LIS2MDL is an ultra-low-power 3-axis digital magnetometer with a ±50 gauss full-scale range and SPI/I2C digital output, housed in a miniature 2 mm × 2 mm × 0.7 mm LGA package, delivering high-precision magnetic field sensing for e-compass and navigation applications.
- Manufacturer
- STMicroelectronics
- Package
- —
- Pin Count
- 12
- Lifecycle
- ACTIVE
- Datasheet
- LIS2MDL Datasheet PDF
- Category
- Integrated Circuit
- Temp Range
- -40.0°C to 85.0°C
- RoHS
- Compliant
- Lead Time
- 3–7 business days
- Shipping
- DHL Express · Worldwide
What are the key features of LIS2MDL?
- 3-axis digital magnetometer with ±50 gauss full-scale range and 16-bit resolution enabling precise magnetic field measurement for e-compass and heading applications
- Ultra-low-power operation with sub-mW standby modes in a compact 2 mm × 2 mm × 0.7 mm LGA package for wearable and IoT sensor nodes
- SPI and I2C digital interfaces with built-in hard-iron offset compensation simplifying firmware integration for tilt-compensated compass designs
What is LIS2MDL used for?
The LIS2MDL is used in smartphones, smartwatches, and fitness trackers for e-compass heading calculation and indoor navigation, where its ±50 gauss range and 16-bit digital output provide accurate magnetic field data for sensor fusion with accelerometers and gyroscopes. Its ultra-low-power architecture also makes it well suited for IoT asset tracking tags, drone flight controllers, and industrial positioning systems that need continuous 3-axis magnetic field monitoring from a coin-cell or small LiPo battery supply.
What are the specifications of LIS2MDL?
| Date Of Intro | 2017-09-22 |
| Body Breadth | 2mm |
| Body Height | 0.7mm |
| Body Length or Diameter | 2mm |
| Housing | PLASTIC |
| JESD-609 Code | e4 |
| Mounting Feature | SURFACE MOUNT |
| Output Interface Type | 3-WIRE INTERFACE |
| Output Range | 0.2-1.51V |
| Output Type | DIGITAL VOLTAGE |
| Package Shape/Style | SQUARE |
| Sensors/Transducers Type | MAGNETIC FIELD SENSOR,HALL EFFECT |
| Supply Voltage-Max | 3.6V |
| Supply Voltage-Min | 1.71V |
| Surface Mount | YES |
| Terminal Finish | Nickel/Palladium/Gold (Ni/Pd/Au) |
| Termination Type | SOLDER |
Compliance & Regulatory
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
| Lead-Free | Yes (Pb-Free) |
| ECCN | EAR99 |
| Country of Origin | Malta |
Where can I find the LIS2MDL datasheet?
LIS2MDL Datasheet DownloadOfficial datasheet from STMicroelectronics
What are equivalent replacements for LIS2MDL?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the magnetic field range and resolution of the LIS2MDL for e-compass applications?
The LIS2MDL measures magnetic fields over a ±50 gauss full-scale range with 16-bit digital output, providing a sensitivity of approximately 1.5 mgauss per LSB; this resolution is sufficient to detect the sub-gauss variations of Earth's magnetic field needed for accurate heading calculation in e-compass and indoor positioning systems.
How does the 2 mm × 2 mm × 0.7 mm package of the LIS2MDL benefit wearable device designs?
The 2 mm × 2 mm × 0.7 mm LGA footprint of the LIS2MDL occupies only 4 mm² of PCB area with an 0.7 mm component height, enabling placement inside ultra-thin smartwatch, fitness band, and hearing-aid PCBs where larger sensor packages would exceed the mechanical clearance constraints of wearable form factors.
Which communication interfaces does the LIS2MDL support for connecting to a host microcontroller?
The LIS2MDL supports both I2C (up to 400 kHz fast-mode) and SPI (3-wire interface) digital communication, giving designers flexibility to connect it to microcontrollers that may already have one bus occupied, and the built-in hard-iron compensation registers reduce the host MCU processing overhead for heading correction in tilt-compensated compass firmware.
For a drone or UAV design, how does the LIS2MDL complement an IMU to improve heading accuracy?
In a drone flight controller, the LIS2MDL provides absolute 3-axis magnetic heading reference to correct gyroscope drift in the IMU's yaw axis; with a ±50 gauss measurement range and 16-bit resolution, it maintains heading accuracy even near motor electromagnetic interference fields of several gauss, and its SPI interface at 3.3 V integrates directly with common flight-controller MCUs.
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