Xtrinsic MAG3110 Magnetometer Fact Sheet

Xtrinsic Magnetic Sensors
Xtrinsic MAG3110
Magnetometer
Highest resolution, low noise and ultra-small size
Overview
Target Applications
The MAG3110 3-axis magnetometer is the latest addition to Freescale’s extensive family of
• Electronic compass (eCompass)
inertial, pressure and touch sensors.
• Map orientation
Freescale’s MAG3110 magnetometer can measure magnetic fields in three dimensions with a
wide dynamic range of +/-1000 μT. Flexible output data rate and oversampling options allow
for noise as low as 0.25 μT and current consumption as low as 8.6 μA.
• Location-based services
• GPS assist
• Remote controls/3D pointers
The combination of Freescale’s Xtrinsic MAG3110 magnetometer, MMA8451Q accelerometer
and advanced eCompass software enables a full tilt compensated electronic compass solution
• 3D motion control and heading
to be realized. When the eCompass subsystem is coupled with a GPS or other location-aware
• Navigation
subsystem, direction dependent location based services can be enabled in end products.
• Smartphones
The MAG3110 is ideally suited for smartphones, tablets and any portable devices requiring
• Tablets
electronic compass capability.
• Gaming
• User interface
Xtrinsic MAG3110 Magnetometer Block Diagram
Key Features
X-axis
Y-axis
MUX
ADC
Digital Signal
Processing and
Control
SDA
• 2 x 2 mm package
SCL
• Power as low as 24 uA
• 1.95 to 3.6 V operation
INT1
Z-axis
• Operating temperature range: –40 °C to +85 °C
Top View
Clock Oscillator
Trim Logic
Reference
+
Regulator
Vdd
VddIO
Cap-A
GND
Vdd
INT1
Cap-R
Freescale Technology
VddIO
NC
MAG3110
SCL
SDA
GND
10 pin DFN
2 mm x 2 mm x 0.85 mm
Freescale MAG3110 Magnetometer Features and Benefits
Features
Specifications
Benefits
Wide dynamic range
+/- 1,000 μ
Provides flexibility in PCB placement within compact form factor devices that
incorporate strong permanent magnets such as vibrator motors and speakers
Low noise
As low as 0.25 μT
Hardware based oversampling options enable high resolution heading
determination without the need for host side sample averaging. User can
optimize the power vs. noise trade-off in hardware.
Power consumption
17.2 μA at 1.25 Hz
Flexible low-power options for significant power savings in mobile applications.
Current can be further reduced to 8.6 uA at sub 1 Hz ODRs
Digital output
I2C interface at 400 kHz
Works well with other sensors, MCUs and devices
Sample rate
80 Hz maximum
Wide signal bandwidth of up to 40 Hz
Supply voltage
1.95 to 3.6 V
Wide operating voltage to cover many applications
Operating temperature
–40 °C to +85 °C
Wide temperature range to cover many applications
High sensitivity over the full dynamic range
0.1 μT
Full heading resolution over the entire dynamic range
Small package
2 x 2 x 0.8 mm 10-pin uDFN
Excellent fit for ultra-compact mobile devices
Drivers available
Examples include Android™,
WinCE, Windows® 7, Linux®
Operating system flexibility
Xtrinsic eCompass software
Floating point and integer code that supports all standards, including Android,
Windows 8 and other operating systems
Xtrinsic calibration software
Full range of power and performance of floating point and integer four, seven
and 10 element models
Freescale: A Leader in
Sensing Solutions
Expanding on its more than 30-year heritage
of sensor innovation, Freescale’s Xtrinsic
Development Tools
Kit Number
Description
LFSTBEB3110
The LFSTBEB3110 contains two PCBs: MAG3110 magnetometer and MMA8451
accelerometer daughter card, and the sensor interface board. Customers can
purchase the LFSTBUSB communication board separately.
RD4247MAG3110
The RD4247MAG3110 is a complete kit containing three PCBs: MAG3110
magnetometer and MMA8451 accelerometer daughter card, sensor interface
board and LFSTBUSB communication board for running Freescale’s Sensor
Toolbox PC software.
sensing solutions are designed with the
right combination of high-performance
sensing capability, processing capacity and
customizable software to help deliver smart,
differentiated sensing solutions. With Xtrinsic
sensors, our vision is to offer a diverse and
differentiated product portfolio to meet
the expanding needs of the automotive,
Documentation
Document
Number
Description
MAG3110
Product specifications data sheet
customers differentiate and win in highly
MAG3110UG
MMA8451Q Accelerometer and MAG3110 Magnetometer User Guide
competitive markets.
AN4246
Calibrating an eCompass in the Presence of Hard and Soft Iron Interference
AN4247
Layout recommendations for PCBs using a magnetometer sensor
AN4248
Implementing a tilt-compensated eCompass using accelerometer and
magnetometer sensors AN4249
Accuracy of Angle Estimation in eCompass and 3D Pointer Applications
consumer and industrial segments. Xtrinsic
solutions offer ideal blends of functionality
and intelligence designed to help our
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Document Number: MAG3110FS REV 4