NEW! Introducing Sparton's latest Digital Compass
The SP3004D -- Available June 2008

Designed as a drop in replacement for our SP3003D (same footprint), the SP3004D allows a seamless transition to enhanced functionality. In addition to improved 3-D calibration, our latest digital compass includes a revolutionary 2-D calibration algorithm to optimize performance and allow fast, accurate, in-field, on-equipment calibration for platform based applications. Further, selectable Baud Rates (up to 115,200 Baud) and Dynamic Filter settings are now included. Additionally, the SP3004D is now RHoS compliant (Lead Free).

Continuous digital compass innovation - another reason to make the Sparton SP3004D the digital compass of choice for your demanding application.

For a complete list of new features, please click on the link to the SP3004D Specification Sheet.

Sparton SP3003D Digital Compass

The Sparton SP3003D digital compass provides affordable superior performance. The three-axis, tilt-compensated digital compass provides three-dimensional absolute magnetic field measurement and full 360 degree tilt compensated bearing, pitch, and roll. Proprietary adaptive algorithms provide continuous calibration even in the presence of fixed magnetic fields and distortions due to ferrous objects positioned on the mounting platform.

Automatic heading stabilization employed under motion conditions enables platforms or vehicles to maintain heading accuracy. Further, the SP3003D corrects for declination enabling true heading to be provided. The Sparton digital compass can be integrated into any system using a UART or SPI interface.

The digital compass is delivered as an encapsulated module ready to meet the requirements of your design application and environment. Sparton also offers product integration, DFM, DFA and production services.

Purchase the SP3003D Digital Compass online!


Sparton SP3003D Digital Compass


See Where and How the SP3003D Compass is Being Utilized
IMPORTANT NOTE: It is important to note that operating environments can adversely affect magnetic compasses. Any device operating in the vicinity of a magnetic compass that produce a time-varying magnetic field may degrade compass performance. In addition, any magnetic material that causes severe magnetic distortions in the vicinity of the compass may also degrade compass performance. It is recommended that Sparton be included at the front-end of your product design to assist with compass integration.

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