Summary of LIS3MDL ultra low-power, high performance 3-axis magnetometer
The LIS3MDL is an ultra low-power, high-performance 3-axis magnetic sensor featuring user-selectable full-scales and self-test capabilities. It supports I2C and SPI interfaces, operates in a compact LGA package, and functions within a wide temperature range of -40°C to +85°C.
Parts used in the LIS3MDL Sensor:
- Three axis magnetic sensor
- I2C serial bus interface
- SPI serial standard interface
- Interrupt signal generator
- Self-test capability module
- LGA package
The LIS3MDL is an ultra low-power high performance three axis magnetic sensor.
The LIS3MDL has user selectable full-scales of ±4/ ±8/ ±12/ ±16 gauss.
The self-test capability allows the user to check the functioning of the sensor in the final application.
The device may be configured to generate interrupt signals for magnetic field detection.

The LIS3MDL includes an I2C serial bus interface that supports standard and fast mode 100 kHz and 400 kHz and SPI serial standard interface.
The LIS3MDL is available in a small thin plastic land grid array package (LGA) and is guaranteed to operate over an extended temperature range of -40 °C to +85 °C.
The LIS3MDL has user selectable full-scales of ±4/ ±8/ ±12/ ±16 gauss.
The self-test capability allows the user to check the functioning of the sensor in the final application.
The device may be configured to generate interrupt signals for magnetic field detection.

The LIS3MDL includes an I2C serial bus interface that supports standard and fast mode 100 kHz and 400 kHz and SPI serial standard interface.
The LIS3MDL is available in a small thin plastic land grid array package (LGA) and is guaranteed to operate over an extended temperature range of -40 °C to +85 °C.
Key Features
- Wide supply voltage, 1.9 V to 3.6 V
- Independent IO supply (1.8 V)
For more detail: LIS3MDL ultra low-power, high performance 3-axis magnetometer
- What is the LIS3MDL?
The LIS3MDL is an ultra low-power high performance three axis magnetic sensor. - Can the full-scale be selected by the user?
Yes, the device has user selectable full-scales of ±4/ ±8/ ±12/ ±16 gauss. - Does the device support interrupt signals?
The device may be configured to generate interrupt signals for magnetic field detection. - What interfaces does the LIS3MDL include?
The LIS3MDL includes an I2C serial bus interface and an SPI serial standard interface. - How fast are the I2C modes supported?
The I2C interface supports standard and fast mode 100 kHz and 400 kHz. - What is the operating temperature range?
The device is guaranteed to operate over an extended temperature range of -40 °C to +85 °C. - What supply voltage range is required?
The device requires a wide supply voltage of 1.9 V to 3.6 V. - Is there an independent IO supply?
Yes, it includes an independent IO supply of 1.8 V.
