BMP280

Description

The Bosch BMP280 is a compact, accurate, and low-power digital pressure sensor that measures atmospheric pressure and temperature. It provides high-resolution readings of 0.01 hPa for pressure and 0.01°C for temperature. This sensor is ideal for applications such as drones, mobile devices, wearable technology, and other environmental monitoring systems. With its small size (LGA8 package) and low power consumption (2.7uA), the BMP280 is a versatile and efficient solution for various industries.

Features

According to the product information, the BMP280 features are:

• Compact, accurate, and low power digital pressure sensor
• Measures atmospheric pressure and temperature
• High resolution:
• + 0.01 hPa for pressure measurements
• + 0.01°C for temperature measurements

It is ideal for applications that require precise environmental monitoring, such as drones, mobile devices, wearable technology, and more.

Package

The package type of BMP280 is LGA8.

Pinout

The BMP280 has an LGA8 package with a pin count of 8. Here's a concise breakdown of each pin: 1. VDD: Power supply (3V to 5V) 2. GND: Ground 3. SCL: I2C clock line 4. SDA: I2C data line 5. INT: Interrupt output 6. POUT: Pressure output (digital) 7. TOUT: Temperature output (digital) 8. NC: No connect The BMP280 uses I2C communication protocol for data transmission and has a built-in temperature sensor to measure ambient temperature.

Manufacturer

The manufacturer of the BMP280 is Bosch, a well-known German multinational engineering and technology company that specializes in automotive parts, industrial equipment, and consumer goods.

Applications

According to the product information, the application areas of BMP280 include:

• Drones
• Mobile devices
• Wearable technology
• Other applications that require precise environmental monitoring

Equivalent

The equivalent products of BMP280 are:

• MS8607 from Melexis
• LPS25H from STMicroelectronics
• MPX4115A from Freescale Semiconductor (now NXP)
• I2C-02 from Sensirion

These sensors offer similar features and specifications to the BMP280, including high accuracy, low power consumption, and compact packaging.