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STMicroelectronics Highlights Industrial Magnetometer and eCompass

Boosts smart-meter tamper detect and precision motion sensing.

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By: DAVID SAVASTANO

Editor, Ink World Magazine

With industrial-grade longevity that assures availability for 10 years, the STMicroelectronics IIS2MDC magnetometer and ISM303DAC eCompass enable both reliable, low-power tamper detection for smart meters and precision motion and distance sensing in applications from industrial automation and robotics to smart buildings, smart security and medical devices.   Both sensors contain an AMR (Anisotropic Magneto-Resistive) magnetometer with high dynamic range of ±50 Gauss, which meets best-in-class ...

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