STMicroelectronics LSM303 3D Accelerometers/Magnetometer Modules

STMicroelectronics LSM303 3D Accelerometers/Magnetometer Modules are a system-in-package featuring a 3D digital linear acceleration sensor and a 3D digital magnetic sensor. These best-in-class eCompass devices enable superior PDR or unique use cases in emerging applications, including drones and personal navigation systems. 

The LSM303AGR has linear acceleration full-scales of ±2g / ±4g / ±8g / ±16g and a magnetic dynamic range of ±50 gauss. 

The LSM303D has linear acceleration full-scales of ±2g / ±4g / ±6g / ±8g / ±16g and a magnetic field full-scale of ±2 / ±4 / ±8 / ±12 gauss. 

LSM303DLHC has linear acceleration full-scales of ±2g / ±4g / ±8g / ±16g and a magnetic field fullscale of ±1.3 / ±1.9 / ±2.5 / ±4.0 / ±4.7 / ±5.6 / ±8.1 gauss. 

The LSM303AH has user-selectable linear acceleration full scales of ±2g/±4g/±8g/±16 g and is capable of measuring accelerations with output data rates from 1Hz to 6400Hz.

All full-scales available are fully selectable by the user. Both devices include an I2C serial bus interface that supports standard and fast mode 100kHz and 400kHz and the LSM303D includes an SPI serial standard interface.

Features

  • ST is enabling more accurate personal navigation and tracking for fitness and similar apps, with a new all-in-one eCompass IC
  • Advanced magnetic-sensing and MEMS technologies enable benchmark accuracy, with superior stability, power-saving, and integration
  • 3 magnetic field channels and 3 acceleration channels
  • LSM303D Gauss Dynamically Selectable Magnetic Full-Scale: ±2/±4/±8/±12
  • LSM303DLHC Gauss Dynamically Selectable Magnetic Full-Scale: ±1.3 to ±8.1
  • LSM303D Dynamically Selectable Linear Acceleration Full-Scale: ±2/±4/±6/±8/±16g
  • LSM303DLHC Dynamically Selectable Linear Acceleration Full-Scale: ±2g/±4g/±8g/±16g
  • LSM303AH ±2/±4/±8/±16g selectable acceleration full scales
  • 16-bit data output
  • SPI and/or I2C serial interfaces
  • Analog supply voltage 2.16V to 3.6V
  • Power-down mode / low-power mode
  • Programmable interrupt generators for freefall, motion detection, and magnetic field detection
  • Embedded temperature sensor
  • Embedded FIFO
  • ECOPACK®, RoHS and "Green" compliant

Applications

  • Compensated compass
  • Map rotation
  • Position detection
  • Motion-activated functions
  • Free-fall detection
  • Click/double click recognition
  • Pedometer
  • Intelligent power saving for handheld devices
  • Display orientation
  • Gaming and virtual reality input devices
  • Impact recognition and logging
  • Vibration monitoring and compensation
Published: 2011-11-09 | Updated: 2026-01-23