LIS2MDL

STMicroelectronics

-40℃~+85℃ 1.71V~3.6V 16bit 200uA I2C、SPI ±5mT ±5mT LGA-12(2x2) 3D Magnetic Sensors ROHS

Extended

Category: 3D Magnetic Sensors
Package: LGA-12(2x2)
Pins: 12

Overview

The LIS2MDL is a 3D Magnetic Sensor made by STMicroelectronics in a LGA-12(2x2) package with 12 pins. -40℃~+85℃ 1.71V~3.6V 16bit 200uA I2C、SPI ±5mT ±5mT LGA-12(2x2) 3D Magnetic Sensors ROHS.

PCBKit's library has its KiCad symbol (Sensor_Magnetic:LIS2MDL, from KiCad's library) and its footprint (4ms_Package_QFP:LGA-12_2x2mm_P0.5mm, from KiCad's library), ready for a KiCad board. JLCPCB lists it (part C919695). 46 open-source boards in 44 repositories on GitHub use it.

Symbol

Sensor_Magnetic:LIS2MDLFrom KiCad's library

Footprint

4ms_Package_QFP:LGA-12_2x2mm_P0.5mmFrom KiCad's library

From the datasheet

Supply, least: 1.71 V · Vdd, recommended operating min · p. 10
Supply, most: 3.6 V · Vdd, recommended operating max · p. 10
Supply, absolute maximum: 4.8 V · Vdd, absolute max · p. 14
Works from: -40 °C · Operating temperature min · p. 10
Works up to: 85 °C · Operating temperature max · p. 10
Takes working: 200 µA · Vdd, high-resolution mode, ODR = 20 Hz, typical · p. 10
Takes asleep: 1.5 µA · Vdd, power-down, typical · p. 10
A pin gives at most: 4 mA · Digital pin source/sink driving capability max · p. 10

What it is and has

Magnetic field channels: 3 · p. 1
Magnetic dynamic range: ±50 gauss · p. 1
Data output: 16-bit · p. 1
Serial interfaces: SPI/I2C · p. 1
Power modes: Selectable power mode/resolution · p. 1
Measurement mode: Single measurement mode · p. 1
Interrupt generator: Programmable · p. 1
Self-test: Embedded · p. 1
Temperature sensor: Embedded · p. 1
Compliance: ECOPACK®, RoHS and “Green” · p. 1

Specifications

Parameter	Conditions	As printed	Page
Temperature sensor output change vs. temp. TSDr	Vdd = 2.5 V, T = 25 °C	typ 8 digit/°C(2)	10
Operating temperature range Top		min -40 · max 85 °C	10
Supply voltage Vdd	T = 25 °C	min 1.71 · typ 2.5 · max 3.6 V	10
Module power supply for I/O Vdd_IO	Vdd = 2.5 V, T = 25 °C	min 1.71 · max 3.6 V	10
Current consumption in high-resolution mode Idd_HR	Vdd = 2.5 V, T = 25 °C, ODR = 20 Hz	typ 200 uA	10
Current consumption in low-power mode Idd_LP	Vdd = 2.5 V, T = 25 °C, ODR = 20 Hz	typ 50 uA	10
Current consumption in power-down Idd_PD	Vdd = 2.5 V, T = 25 °C	typ 1.5 uA	10
Low-level output voltage VOL	Vdd = 2.5 V, T = 25 °C; IOL = 4 mA	max 0.2 V	10
Operating temperature range TOP		min -40 · max 85 °C	10
Supply voltage Vdd		min -0.3 · max 4.8 V	14
I/O pins supply voltage Vdd_IO		min -0.3 · max 4.8 V	14
Input voltage on any control pin (CS, SCL/SPC, SDA/SDI/SDO) Vin	Maximum Vdd_IO +0.3 V	min -0.3 V	14
Maximum exposed field MEF		max 10000 gauss	14
Operating temperature range TOP		min -40 · max 85 °C	14
Storage temperature range TSTG		min -40 · max 125 °C	14
Electrostatic discharge protection (HBM) ESD		max 2 kV	14
Noise RMS	High-resolution mode, CFG_REG_A[LP = 0]; CFG_REG_B[LPF] or CFG_REG_B[OFF_CANC] = 0 (disable); BW = ODR/2	typ 4.5 mg	16
Noise RMS	Low-power mode, CFG_REG_A[LP = 1]; CFG_REG_B[LPF] or CFG_REG_B[OFF_CANC] = 0 (disable); BW = ODR/2	typ 9 mg	16
Noise RMS	High-resolution mode, CFG_REG_A[LP = 0]; CFG_REG_B[LPF] or CFG_REG_B[OFF_CANC] = 1 (enable); BW = ODR/4	typ 3 mg	16
Noise RMS	Low-power mode, CFG_REG_A[LP = 1]; CFG_REG_B[LPF] or CFG_REG_B[OFF_CANC] = 1 (enable); BW = ODR/4	typ 6 mg	16
Current consumption	ODR = 10 Hz; high-resolution; CFG_REG_A[LP] = 0; CFG_REG_B[OFF_CANC] = 0	typ 100 uA	16
Current consumption	ODR = 10 Hz; low-power; CFG_REG_A[LP] = 1; CFG_REG_B[OFF_CANC] = 0	typ 25 uA	16
Current consumption	ODR = 10 Hz; high-resolution; CFG_REG_A[LP] = 0; CFG_REG_B[OFF_CANC] = 1	typ 120 uA	16
Current consumption	ODR = 10 Hz; low-power; CFG_REG_A[LP] = 1; CFG_REG_B[OFF_CANC] = 1	typ 50 uA	16
Current consumption	ODR = 20 Hz; high-resolution; CFG_REG_A[LP] = 0; CFG_REG_B[OFF_CANC] = 0	typ 200 uA	16
Current consumption	ODR = 20 Hz; low-power; CFG_REG_A[LP] = 1; CFG_REG_B[OFF_CANC] = 0	typ 50 uA	16
Current consumption	ODR = 20 Hz; high-resolution; CFG_REG_A[LP] = 0; CFG_REG_B[OFF_CANC] = 1	typ 235 uA	16
Current consumption	ODR = 20 Hz; low-power; CFG_REG_A[LP] = 1; CFG_REG_B[OFF_CANC] = 1	typ 100 uA	16
Current consumption	ODR = 50 Hz; high-resolution; CFG_REG_A[LP] = 0; CFG_REG_B[OFF_CANC] = 0	typ 475 uA	16
Current consumption	ODR = 50 Hz; low-power; CFG_REG_A[LP] = 1; CFG_REG_B[OFF_CANC] = 0	typ 125 uA	16
Current consumption	ODR = 50 Hz; high-resolution; CFG_REG_A[LP] = 0; CFG_REG_B[OFF_CANC] = 1	typ 575 uA	16
Current consumption	ODR = 50 Hz; low-power; CFG_REG_A[LP] = 1; CFG_REG_B[OFF_CANC] = 1	typ 235 uA	16
Current consumption	ODR = 100 Hz; high-resolution; CFG_REG_A[LP] = 0; CFG_REG_B[OFF_CANC] = 0	typ 950 uA	16
Current consumption	ODR = 100 Hz; low-power; CFG_REG_A[LP] = 1; CFG_REG_B[OFF_CANC] = 0	typ 250 uA	16
Current consumption	ODR = 100 Hz; high-resolution; CFG_REG_A[LP] = 0; CFG_REG_B[OFF_CANC] = 1	typ 1130 uA	16
Current consumption	ODR = 100 Hz; low-power; CFG_REG_A[LP] = 1; CFG_REG_B[OFF_CANC] = 1	typ 460 uA	16
Turn-on time	CFG_REG_A[LP] = 0 (high-resolution); CFG_REG_A[OFF_CANC = 0]	typ 9.4 ms	17
Turn-on time	CFG_REG_A[LP] = 1 (low-power); CFG_REG_A[OFF_CANC = 0]	typ 6.4 ms	17
Maximum ODR	High resolution (LP = ‘0’)	max 100 Hz	17
Maximum ODR	Low power (LP = ‘1’)	max 150 Hz	17

Pins, by the datasheet

1 SCL/SPC: I2C serial clock or SPI serial port clock. · p. 14
2 NC: Internally not connected; can be tied to Vdd, Vdd_IO or GND. · p. 8
3 CS: I2C/SPI mode selection: high enables I2C and SPI idle; low enables SPI and disables I2C. · p. 8
4 SDA/SDI/SDO: I2C serial data, SPI serial data input, or 3-wire serial data output. · p. 14
5 C1: Capacitor connection, C1 = 220 nF. · p. 8
6 GND: Connected to GND. · p. 8
7 INT/DRDY/SDO: Interrupt/data-ready signal or SDO line for 4-wire SPI connection. · p. 8
8 GND: 0 V. · p. 8
9 Vdd: Power supply. · p. 8
10 Vdd_IO: Power supply for I/O pins. · p. 8
11 NC: Internally not connected; can be tied to Vdd, Vdd_IO or GND. · p. 8
12 NC: Internally not connected; can be tied to Vdd, Vdd_IO or GND. · p. 8

Ordering codes, by the datasheet

LIS2MDL: LGA-12 · Tray; -40 to +85 °C · p. 1
LIS2MDLTR: LGA-12 · Tape and reel; -40 to +85 °C · p. 1

Parameters

Current - Supply: 200uA
Features: Built-in temperature sensor, Multi-function INT pin, Built-in self-test (BIST)
Interface Type: I2C, SPI
Magnetic Sensing Range(X,Y): ±5mT
Magnetic Sensing Range(Z): ±5mT
Operating Temperature: -40℃~+85℃
Output Current per Pin(Max): 4mA
Output bit: 16bit
Standby Current: 1.5uA
Voltage - Supply: 1.71V~3.6V
Voltage - Supply(Absolute Max): 4.8V

Order codes

LIS2MDLTRLCSC C919695

Pinout

The pins of the LIS2MDL
Pin	Name	Type
1	SCL/SPC	Input
2	NC	Not connected
3	CS	Input
4	SDA/SDI/SDO	Input/output
5	C1	Power out
6	GND	Power in
7	DRDY	Output
8	GND	Passive
9	Vdd	Power in
10	Vdd_IO	Power in
11	NC	Not connected
12	NC	Not connected

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Questions

Is there a KiCad symbol and footprint for the LIS2MDL?

Yes. The symbol is Sensor_Magnetic:LIS2MDL and the footprint 4ms_Package_QFP:LGA-12_2x2mm_P0.5mm, both drawn on this page. PCBKit places them on a board for you when you design with it.

What package is the LIS2MDL?

LGA-12(2x2), with 12 pins. Its footprint is drawn on this page.

Where is the LIS2MDL datasheet?

STMicroelectronics publishes it: the Datasheet link on this page opens it.

Where can I order the LIS2MDL?

JLCPCB lists it as part C919695, with 0 in stock; the sellers' links on this page open their listings.

What can replace the LIS2MDL?

Parts like it in the library: the IIS2MDC by STMicroelectronics and the LIS3MDL by STMicroelectronics. Check their datasheets: a part that fits the footprint may still differ in its ratings.

Which open-source boards use the LIS2MDL?

46 boards in 44 repositories on GitHub; the most starred are listed on this page, with their KiCad files.