CompassPoint V2Xe is a pre-programmed 2-axis digital compass module with an
onboard microprocessor for true plug-and-play compass magnetic sensor and
magnetometer functionality.
CompassPoint V2Xe allows designers to bypass
the time and expense required to build a 2-axis digital compass from scratch. It
offers high resolution and azimuth accuracy, temperature, stabilization, and an
all-digital interface. The V2Xe's non-volatile memory retains accurate
calibration even when it's powered down.
PNI's magneto-inductive sensor
technology provides low power consumption, high signal/noise immunity under all
conditions, and software-configurable resolution and field measurement range,
CompassPoint V2Xe is the perfect solution for adding compass heading
functionality to virtually any application — from hobbyist projects and consumer
electronics prototypes to high-performance solid-state navigation sensor and
magnetometer equipment.
- Digital Interface: SPI protocol at 3 V
- High Precision: Heading accuracy 2°
- High Resolution: Compass heading 0.01°
- Low Power: 2 mA typical draw
- Wide Field Measurement Range: ± 1100 µT (± 11 Gauss)
- Wide Temperature Range: −20 to 70 °C (operational)
- Small Footprint: 25.4 × 25.4 × 11.55 mm
|
Accuracy |
2.0° |
|
Resolution |
0.01° |
Magnetometer Specifications
|
Field Measurement Range |
± 1100 µT |
|
Magnetic Resolution |
0.015 µT |
Calibration
|
Hard Iron Calibration |
Yes |
|
Soft Iron Calibration |
Yes |
Mechanical Specifications
|
Connector |
2 × 7 pos single row male 0.1 center |
|
Dimensions (L × W × H) |
25.4 × 25.4 × 11.55 mm |
|
Height above motherboard |
5.55 mm |
|
Mounting |
2 single row headers |
|
Weight |
3 grams |
I/O Specifications
|
Interface |
SPI |
|
Maximum Sample Rate1 |
1000 samples/second |
|
SCLK frequency |
3.6864 MHz |
Power Specifications
|
Current Draw (Continuous Polling) |
2.0 mA RMS |
|
Current Draw (Idle) |
0.2 mA |
|
Supply Voltage |
3.0 V |
Environmental Specifications
|
Operating Temperature Range |
−20 to 70 °C |
|
Storage Temperature Range |
−40 to 85 °C |
| 1 | Maximum sample rate (typical) at /32 period select and single parameter |



The V2Xe Developer's Kit contains a
V2Xe Module, PNI CommBoard, computer interface cable and CD containing manuals
and evaluation software. This kit allows the user to quickly evaluate the V2Xe
in a 2-axis magnetometer or compass application.