How to order Contact us Distributors Reviews
Register / Login

Select currency

If you'd like to view estimated pricing in other currencies then please select a currency below below.

GBP USD EUR JPY AUD NOK CHF NZD CAD

Please note:

  • Currency conversions are estimates and for information only
  • Your order will be billed in GBP
  • All prices exclude VAT / other local sales taxes
  • Shipping calculated during checkout


Adafruit TLV493D Triple-Axis Magnetometer - STEMMA QT / Qwiic

by Adafruit
An image of Adafruit TLV493D Triple-Axis Magnetometer - STEMMA QT / Qwiic An image of Adafruit TLV493D Triple-Axis Magnetometer - STEMMA QT / Qwiic An image of Adafruit TLV493D Triple-Axis Magnetometer - STEMMA QT / Qwiic An image of Adafruit TLV493D Triple-Axis Magnetometer - STEMMA QT / Qwiic An image of Adafruit TLV493D Triple-Axis Magnetometer - STEMMA QT / Qwiic An image of Adafruit TLV493D Triple-Axis Magnetometer - STEMMA QT / Qwiic

The TLV493D 3-axis magnetometer is a great little sensor for detecting magnets in 3D. In fact, the manufacturer Infineon suggests it could be used to make a joystick!

You could also use it for other cool things like detecting objects with magnets attached, like the lid of a box, or maybe a statue that unlocks your secret lair when placed on your mantle?

The TLD493D excels at measuring nearby magnetic fields in three dimensions. It's not going to make a good compass, it's not sensitive enough to pick up the Earth's magnetic field, but you can use it to track the movement of nearby magnets in three dimensions.

Here are a few specs:

  • Digital output via 2-wire based standard I2C interface up to 1 MBit/sec
  • 12-bit data resolution for each measurement direction
  • Bx, By and Bz linear field measurement up to +130 mT
  • Excellent matching of X/Y measurement for accurate angle sensing

As they are wont to do, Adafruit have made the TLV easy to use by putting it on a breakout PCB along with the circuitry to support it. A voltage regulator and logic level shifting combine to make it usable with a range of microcontrollers with either 3.3V or 5V logic levels. They even give you a pin for you to use the excess 3.3V juice not needed by the TLV493D.

They've also outfitted the breakout with SparkFun Qwiic compatible STEMMA QT connectors to allow you to use it with other similarly equipped boards without needing to solder. QT Cable is not included, but we have a variety in the shop. Because the TLV493D "speaks" I2C, you only need two wires (in addition to power) to interface with your microcontroller, and you can share those pins with other I2C sensors. The manufacturer Infineon was kind enough to provide a library to use the sensor with Arduino, and Adafruit have written one to use it with CircuitPython and Python for use on Raspberry Pi and other Linux computers.

TECHNICAL DETAILS

Revision History:

  • As of October 2022 – Adafruit have updated this PCB with Adafruit Pinguin to make a lovely and legible silkscreen - you may get the new PCB or the older version with vector fonts - both are identical other than the fancy silkscreen. Additionally, this sensor breakout may come with black or tan STEMMA QT connectors. They work the same!

Product Dimensions: 25.4mm x 17.8mm x 4.6mm / 1.0" x 0.7" x 0.2"

Product Weight: 1.8g / 0.1oz

LEARN

  • Primary Guide: Adafruit TLV493 Triple-Axis Magnetometer - For when you can't orient your magnets!

Reviews

User photos

The TLV493D 3-axis magnetometer is a great little sensor for detecting magnets in 3D. In fact, the manufacturer Infineon suggests it could be used to make a joystick!

ADA4366

You must register for an account and be logged in to view pricing or place an order on the Pimoroni Wholesale store.

If you represent a school or university, a business, or reseller of Maker products then you can sign up for a wholesale account.

If you already have an account you can login to your account here.

Alternatively the easiest way to get your hands on the products we offer is to order them directly from our customer facing online store.

SKU
ADA4366
EAN
0606034880191
Brand
Adafruit
Stock available
0 units
Backorder not allowed on this product
Weight
5g

Video introduction

Guides & tutorials

Search

 

Region

Your search returned no results.

Subscribe

We'll keep you up to date with new product launches!

The good ship

We've been sailing the Maker seas offering our wares since 2012.

  • read about our history
  • what our customers say
  • find a local distributor
  • contact our business team

We manufacture all of our products locally at our workshop in Sheffield, UK

Under one roof

Pimoroni are your one-stop shop for bulk and education purchasing of Raspberry Pi, Pimoroni, micro:bit, Adafruit, Sparkfun, and many other brands.

If you have any questions about what we offer then drop us a line.

Pimoroni Ltd

Unit 1, Parkway Business Park,
Parkway Drive,
Sheffield,
S9 4WN,
United Kingdom

Registered in England and Wales:
Company №: 07510759
VAT Reg №: GB 140 8707 21