Rutronik adds Bosch’s barometric absolute pressure sensor
Distributor, Rutronik has added Bosch’s latest pressure sensor, the BMP581. The small, low power, low noise 24-bit sensor measures pressure absolutely as well as barometrically, making it suitable for altitude tracking applications.
The small form factor, it has dimensions of just 2.0 x 2.0 x 0.75mm provides a high degree of design flexibility for the development of GPS modules, drones, wearables, hearables and IoT and industrial products, said Rutronik.
The BMP581 is compatible with other Bosch Sensortec sensors, including the BMI270 although it has improved performance, stability, and robustness compared to earlier models, said Rutronik.
It covers a wide measurement range from 300 to 1250hPa. It is intended for use in high performance applications such as fitness measurements with ±6Pa, which corresponds to a height difference of ±500 mm, as well as an offset temperature co-efficient (TCO) of 0.5Pa / K.
The component matches localisation applications, such as in products for detecting the level of the ground during emergency calls (E-911), and also detects water levels and falls. The BMP581 features MEMS as well as SPI and I3C interfaces.
The average power consumption of the sensor is 1.3 microA at 1.0Hz pressure and temperature and 0.5 microA in low standby mode. Its absolute accuracy is ±30 Pa and the operating voltage is between 1.65 and 3.6V. The sensor also has a wide temperature range from -40 to +85 degrees C.
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