The MikroElektronika MIKROE-1987 3D Hall click board features the Melexis MLX90333 Triaxis Hall sensor. This product is capable of detecting the position of any magnet in nearby space. This is accomplished by high sensitivity to three components of flux density - BX, BY, and BZ. The chip functions as a contactless position sensor for any type of magnet, capable of measuring its rotational, linear and 3D displacement with a high degree of precision. This click board is designed to use a 5 V power rail only. Contactless coupling ensures a robust sensing solution; it has resistance against wear and environmental contaminants such as dirt and dust. The on-chip signal processing circuitry simplifies integration. The board communicates with the target MCU through the mikroBUS™ serial peripheral interface (SPI) (CS, SCK, MISO, MOSI).

The Melexis MLX90333 is a Triaxis® position sensor able to sense any magnet moving X, Y, and Z axis. The sensor features a 3D-magnetometer mode for which the 3D information is reported through SPI. The sensor features a contactless position sensor mode suitable for rotary position sensor, linear stroke position sensor, and 3D for a joystick position sensor. The MLX9033 is ideal for automotive, building automation, and white goods applications.

Features

• Applications: robust long-lasting joysticks, knobs, valves, throttles, robotic components, or M2M interfaces
• On-board modules: MLX90333 Triaxis™ Hall sensor
• Key features: detects position of magnet in space
• Key benefits: resistant to dust and dirt
• Interface: SPI
• Power supply: 5 V
• Compatibility: mikroBUS
• Click board size: M (42.9 x 25.4 mm)

3D HALL Click - Example