TCM3

Tilt compensated 3-axis compass module

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Features

  • Improved compass heading accuracy: 0.5º
  • High resolution compass heading: 0.1º
  • High repeatability: 0.05º
  • Extra wide tilt range: +/- 80º
  • Multiple measurement modes: compass heading, magnetic field and 2-axis tilt
  • Calibrated magnetic field measurement range: +/- 80 µT (+/- 0.8 Gauss)
  • High resolution magnetic field measurement: 0.05 µT (0.0005 Gauss)
  • Extended temperature range: -40º to 85ºC
  • Low Power: < 20 mA typical current draw
  • Small size: 3.5 x 4.3 x 1.3 cm

Overview

With greater accuracy than the TCM 2.6, soft-iron calibration, and extended tilt ranges of up to ± 80°, the TCM 3 is designed to provide high-resolution digital compass heading in almost any environment - and in a cost-effective, low-power package.

The TCM3 combines PNI's patented magneto-inductive sensors with a 3-axis MEMS accelerometer in a single temperature- and noise-stabilized ASIC that's inherently free of offset drift. And using its included hard- and soft-iron correction algorithms, the TCM3 calibrates out most magnetic anomalies for repeatable, high-resolution measurement across a wide range of navigation sensor and tracking applications.

part numberdescriptionstatus
TCM3 3 axis compass, tilt comp +/-80`, module only NRND
TCM3-Interface Kit 3 axis compass, tilt comp +/-80`, module, pigtail cable, manual & eval software NRND
accessories and options
9-Pin Finished Cable w/ Power Source Compatible with The Prime, TCM-XB, TCM2.6, TCM3 & TCM5
18" Pigtail Cable Compatible with The Prime, TCM-XB, TCM2.6, TCM3 & TCM5
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