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[AK09918]
AK09918
3-axis Electronic Compass
1. General Description
AK09918 is 3-axis electronic compass IC with high sensitive Hall sensor technology. Small package of AK09918 incorporates magnetic sensors for detecting terrestrial magnetism in the X-axis, Y-axis, and Z-axis, a sensor driving circuit, signal amplifier chain, and an arithmetic circuit for processing the signal from each sensor. Self-test function is also incorporated. From its compact foot print and thin package feature, it is suitable for map heading up purpose in Smart phone to realize pedestrian navigation function.
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