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New Low Cost Compact Digital Compass Module
Inertial Aerosystems has announced the availability of a new low cost digital compass module manufactured by U.S. based Honeywell. Designated the HMR 3400 this innovative device is a three axis tilt compensated electronic compass with low power consumption. Incorporating Honeywell's established magnetorestive sensor technology coupled with a MEMS accelerometer to give a compact reliable tilt compensated compass, which provides compass headings as well as pitch and roll angles.
InclIdeal for use where space and weight are at a premium it measures 15.24mm x 25.43mm and weighs 3.75 grams. Designed for high volume OEM applications, the HMR3400 is available in Tape & Reel.
This versatile product can be used for measuring tilt/movement of machinery, robotics, unmanned vehicles, vessels and buildings as well as for applications in navigation, dead reckoning, personal and onboard navigation.