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AN8000.12 Wireless compass (494KB)
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Solid State Compass & Wireless Compass


g e n e r a l   d e s c r i p t i o n  
  This highly integrated solid state compass solution is based on a
single chip high performance 2-axis magnetoresistive sensor
combined with the XEMICS’ Sensing Machine. Its ultra low component count makes it effective and suitable for miniature handheld applications such as wristwatch. The compass can be remote controlled through a short range wireless link operating in the 50kHz, for very short distance, or UHF frequency band for communications up to 300 feet .


  f e a t u r e s  
  • Highly integrated solid state compass
• < 1° resolution
• Based on the ultra low power XE88LC05 Sensing Machine
• Low power solution, compatible with battery operated applications
• Can be remote controlled and read through a wireless link
• Free reference design available for download
 

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