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STEVAL-MKI181V1

STEVAL-MKI181V1

STMicroelectronics
LIS2MDL Magnetometer Sensor Professional MEMS Tool Platform Evaluation Expansion Board
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Overview

The STEVAL-MKI181V1 is an adapter board designed to facilitate the evaluation of the LIS2MDL high-performance 3-axis digital magnetometer. It provides a convenient way to interface the sensor with existing hardware by breaking out the pins to a standard DIL24 socket. The board is designed to be compatible with the STEVAL-MKI109V3 motherboard for rapid prototyping and firmware development.

Why Choose This Part

The DIL24 form factor allows for immediate integration into standard sockets and breadboards without the need for custom PCB fabrication. It offers a complete pinout of the LIS2MDL, including decouple capacitors on the VDD line, ensuring stable sensor performance during the evaluation phase.

Applications

Magnetic Field Mapping
Used for characterizing magnetic environments in industrial or consumer electronics prototypes.
Electronic Compass Calibration
Ideal for developing tilt-compensated compass algorithms and testing sensor fusion performance.
Position Sensing
Evaluation of non-contact position sensing using magnetic field strength in robotics and automation.

Key Specifications

Type Sensor
Contents Board(s)
Function Magnetometer
Platform Professional MEMS Tool
Utilized IC / Part LIS2MDL

Getting Started

Plug the adapter into a DIL24 socket or use it with the STEVAL-MKI109V3 professional MEMS tool motherboard. Download the Unico-GUI software from STMicroelectronics to visualize sensor data and configure registers without writing code. For custom firmware, refer to the LIS2MDL datasheet for I2C and SPI communication protocols.

Also Consider

STEVAL-MKI172V1 (LSM6DSL Adapter) STMicroelectronics - Consider this if you require a 6-axis IMU to complement the 3-axis magnetometer for 9-axis sensor fusion.