SmartSens Sen-Z: Where high performance meets low power.
High-Resolution/Accuracy
Low Power

SmartSens SEN-Z

The foundation of all of PNI's ready-to-integrate® sensor and tilt-compensated compass modules, SmartSens Sen-XY and Sen-Z magneto-inductive sensors harness the existing power of the Earth's magnetic field to measure relative or absolute position in 2 or 3 dimensions. Small and RoHS compliant, they deliver best-in-class accuracy and resolution, temperature and noise stability, and dynamic range — while using less than 1/10 the power of ordinary sensors.

SmartSens sensors can be oriented in both the horizontal and vertical planes to construct a magnetometer with any number of measurement axes. Optimized for use in game controllers, solid-state navigation devices, and handheld devices with integrated compassing functions, they're ideal wherever power is at a premium and performance can't be compromised.

  • High Resolution Field Measurement
    0.015 µT (0.00015 Gauss)
  • Large Field Measurement Range
    ± 1100 µT (± 11 Gauss)
  • Low Power
    With PNI ASIC draws < 100 µA at 3 VCD
  • Minimal External Components
    PNI ASIC with two resistors per sensor
  • RoHS Compliant
  • Slim Profile
    Allows for more available PCB space and implimentation in smaller housing
  • Compact Size
    6.0 × 2.1 × 2.1 mm
  • Surface Mount Package
    Supplied on tape and reel
  • Wide Temperature Range
    −40 to 85 °C (operational)

Specifications

Linearity Typ: 0.6% of 200 µT
Offset Drift Free Yes
Peak Reflow 260°C
Power Consumption1 Typ: Min: 9 µA; Max: 0.785 mA
Size 6.0 × 2.1 × 2.1 mm
Surface Mount Package Yes
Temperature Operation Range −40° to 85°C

1 At 8Hz sample rate using PNI ASIC