STEVAL-MKI022V1 - STMicroelectronics Product Overview
The STEVAL-MKI022V1 is a sophisticated adapter board designed by STMicroelectronics for use with their LPS001WP MEMS pressure sensor. This sensor is a high-performance, ultra-compact piezoresistive absolute pressure sensor that is well-suited for a wide range of applications, including but not limited to weather stations, altimeters, and barometers for portable devices.
Key Features
- High Accuracy: The LPS001WP sensor on the STEVAL-MKI022V1 provides high-precision pressure measurements with a high-resolution output.
- Wide Pressure Range: It can measure pressure from 300 to 1100 hPa, which covers all atmospheric conditions.
- Temperature Compensation: The board includes a temperature compensation feature that ensures stable measurements across a wide temperature range.
- Low Power Consumption: Designed for battery-powered applications, the sensor consumes very little power, making it ideal for portable devices.
- Compact Design: The adapter board is designed to be small and lightweight, facilitating easy integration into various systems.
Applications
The STEVAL-MKI022V1 is versatile and can be used in numerous applications that require accurate and reliable pressure measurements. Some of the typical applications include:
- Mobile phones and GPS devices
- Sport watches and fitness devices
- Weather forecast systems
- Indoor navigation and map assistance
- Vertical velocity indication (vario)
Easy Integration
The adapter board comes with a DIL 24-pin socket which makes it easy to integrate with any suitable DIL 24 socket. It is also compatible with the STEVAL-MKI109V2 motherboard, providing a comprehensive development platform for the LPS001WP MEMS pressure sensor.
Support and Resources
STMicroelectronics provides extensive support for the STEVAL-MKI022V1, including detailed documentation, reference designs, and software tools to facilitate development and reduce time to market.
