LIS3MDL

STMicroelectronics

-40℃~+85℃ 1.9V~3.6V 16bit 1uA、40uA、270uA I2C、SPI ±1.6mT、±1.2mT、±8Gs、±4Gs ±1.6mT、±1.2mT、±8Gs、±4Gs LGA-12(2x2) 3D Magnetic Sensors ROHS

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Datasheetst/LIS3MDL

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

Overview

The LIS3MDL is a 3D Magnetic Sensor made by STMicroelectronics in a LGA-12(2x2) package with 12 pins. -40℃~+85℃ 1.9V~3.6V 16bit 1uA、40uA、270uA I2C、SPI ±1.6mT、±1.2mT、±8Gs、±4Gs ±1.6mT、±1.2mT、±8Gs、±4Gs LGA-12(2x2) 3D Magnetic Sensors ROHS.

PCBKit's library has its KiCad symbol (Sensor_Magnetic:LIS3MDL, from KiCad's library) and its footprint (4ms_Package_QFP:LGA-12_2x2mm_P0.5mm, from KiCad's library), ready for a KiCad board. 732 are in stock at JLCPCB (part C478483). 72 open-source boards in 56 repositories on GitHub use it.

Symbol

Sensor_Magnetic:LIS3MDLFrom KiCad's library

Footprint

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

From the datasheet

Supply, least: 1.9 V · Vdd, recommended operating min · p. 9
Supply, most: 3.6 V · Vdd, recommended operating max · p. 9
Supply, least: 1.71 V · Vdd_IO, recommended operating min · p. 9
Supply, absolute maximum: 4.8 V · Vdd, absolute max · p. 12
Works from: -40 °C · Operating temperature min · p. 9
Works up to: 85 °C · Operating temperature max · p. 9
Takes working: 270 µA · Vdd, typical ultra-high-resolution mode, ODR = 20 Hz · p. 9
Takes asleep: 1 µA · Vdd, typical power down · p. 9

What it is and has

Magnetic full scales: ±4/±8/±12/±16 gauss selectable · p. 1
Conversion modes: Continuous and single-conversion · p. 1
Data output: 16-bit · p. 1
Interrupt generator: Supported · p. 1
Self-test: Supported · p. 1
Digital interfaces: I2C/SPI · p. 1
Power modes: Power-down and low-power · p. 1
Compliance: ECOPACK®, RoHS and Green · p. 1
Package: LGA-12 (2.0x2.0x1.0 mm) · p. 1

Specifications

Parameter	Conditions	As printed	Page
Measurement range FS	Selectable ±4 gauss range; Vdd = 2.5 V, T = 25 °C	typ 4 gauss	8
Measurement range FS	Selectable ±8 gauss range; Vdd = 2.5 V, T = 25 °C	typ 8 gauss	8
Measurement range FS	Selectable ±12 gauss range; Vdd = 2.5 V, T = 25 °C	typ 12 gauss	8
Measurement range FS	Selectable ±16 gauss range; Vdd = 2.5 V, T = 25 °C	typ 16 gauss	8
Sensitivity GN	FS=±4 gauss; Vdd = 2.5 V, T = 25 °C	typ 6842 LSB/gauss	8
Sensitivity GN	FS=±8 gauss; Vdd = 2.5 V, T = 25 °C	typ 3421 LSB/gauss	8
Sensitivity GN	FS=±12 gauss; Vdd = 2.5 V, T = 25 °C	typ 2281 LSB/gauss	8
Sensitivity GN	FS=±16 gauss; Vdd = 2.5 V, T = 25 °C	typ 1711 LSB/gauss	8
Zero-gauss level Zgauss	FS=±4 gauss; typical value is ±1 gauss	typ 1 gauss	8
RMS noise RMS	X-axis; FS=±12 gauss; Ultra-high-performance mode	typ 3.2 mgauss	8
RMS noise RMS	Y-axis; FS=±12 gauss; Ultra-high-performance mode	typ 3.2 mgauss	8
RMS noise RMS	Z-axis; FS=±12 gauss; Ultra-high-performance mode	typ 4.1 mgauss	8
Non-linearity NL	Best-fit straight line; FS = ±12 gauss; Happlied = ±6 gauss; typical value is ±0.12 %FS	typ 0.12 %FS	8
Self test(2) ST	X-axis; FS = ±12 gauss; absolute value	min 1 · max 3 gauss	8
Self test(2) ST	Y-axis; FS = ±12 gauss; absolute value	min 1 · max 3 gauss	8
Self test(2) ST	Z-axis; FS = ±12 gauss; absolute value	min 0.1 · max 1 gauss	8
Magnetic disturbance field DF	Zero-gauss offset starts to degrade	max 50 gauss	8
Operating temperature range Top		min -40 · max 85 °C	8
Temperature sensor output change vs. temperature TSDr	Vdd = 2.5 V, T = 25 °C	typ 8 LSB/°C	9
Operating temperature range Top		min -40 · max 85 °C	9
Supply voltage Vdd		min 1.9 · max 3.6 V	9
Power supply for I/O Vdd_IO	Maximum is Vdd+0.1 V	min 1.71 · typ 1.8 V	9
Current consumption in ultra-high-resolution mode Idd_HR	ODR = 20 Hz; Vdd = 2.5 V, T = 25 °C	typ 270 uA	9
Current consumption in low-power mode Idd_LP	ODR = 20 Hz; Vdd = 2.5 V, T = 25 °C	typ 40 uA	9
Current consumption in power down Idd_PD	Vdd = 2.5 V, T = 25 °C	typ 1 uA	9
Supply voltage Vdd		min -0.3 · max 4.8 V	12
I/O pins supply voltage Vdd_IO		min -0.3 · max 4.8 V	12
Input voltage on any control pin (SCL/SPC, SDA/SDI/SDO, SDO/SA1, CS) Vin	Maximum is Vdd_IO +0.3 V	min -0.3 V	12
Acceleration (any axis) AUNP	0.5 ms	max 3000 g	12
Acceleration (any axis) AUNP	0.1 ms	max 10000 g	12
Maximum exposed field MEF		max 1000 gauss	12
Operating temperature range TOP		min -40 · max 85 °C	12
Storage temperature range TSTG		min -40 · max 125 °C	12

Pins, by the datasheet

1 SCL/SPC: I2C serial clock or SPI serial port clock. · p. 6
2 Reserved: Connect to GND. · p. 7
3 GND: Connect to GND. · p. 7
4 C1: Capacitor connection (C1=100 nF). · p. 7
5 Vdd: Power supply. · p. 7
6 Vdd_IO: Power supply for I/O pins. · p. 7
7 INT: Interrupt. · p. 7
8 DRDY: Data Ready. · p. 7
9 SDO/SA1: SPI serial data output or I2C address selection input; connect to Vdd_IO or GND for I2C. · p. 6
10 CS: SPI enable and I2C/SPI mode selection: high enables I2C and SPI idle; low enables SPI and disables I2C. · p. 7
11 SDA/SDI/SDO: I2C serial data, SPI serial data input, or 3-wire serial data output. · p. 6
12 Reserved: Connect to GND. · p. 7

Ordering codes, by the datasheet

LIS3MDLTR: LGA-12 · -40 to +85 °C; tape and reel · p. 1

Parameters

Current - Supply: 270uA
Features: Built-in self-test (BIST)
Interface Type: SPI
Magnetic Sensing Range(X,Y): ±1.6mT
Magnetic Sensing Range(Z): ±4Gs
Operating Temperature: -40℃~+85℃
Output bit: 16bit
Standby Current: 1uA
Voltage - Supply: 1.71V~3.6V
Voltage - Supply(Absolute Max): 4.8V

Order codes

LIS3MDLTRLCSC C478483

Pinout

The pins of the LIS3MDL
Pin	Name	Type
1	SCL/SPC	Input
2	GND	Passive
3	GND	Power in
4	C1	Power out
5	Vdd	Power in
6	Vdd_IO	Power in
7	INT	Output
8	DRDY	Output
9	SDO/SA1	Input/output
10	CS	Input
11	SDA/SDI/SDO	Input/output
12	GND	Passive

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Questions

Is there a KiCad symbol and footprint for the LIS3MDL?

Yes. The symbol is Sensor_Magnetic:LIS3MDL 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 LIS3MDL?

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

Where is the LIS3MDL datasheet?

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

Where can I order the LIS3MDL?

JLCPCB lists it as part C478483, with 732 in stock; the sellers' links on this page open their listings.

What can replace the LIS3MDL?

Parts like it in the library: the IIS2MDC by STMicroelectronics and the LIS2MDL by STMicroelectronics. Check their datasheets: a part that fits the footprint may still differ in its ratings.

Which open-source boards use the LIS3MDL?

72 boards in 56 repositories on GitHub; the most starred are listed on this page, with their KiCad files.