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Honeywell Introduces Two New Digital Compass Solutions for OEM Applications

MINNEAPOLIS, June 5, 2001 -- Honeywell's Solid State Electronics Center has developed two new, innovative digital compass solutions ideal for OEM compassing applications: The HMR3300 Three-Axis Tilt Compensated Compass Module and the HMR3200 Two-Axis Compass Module.  Both are drop-in miniature printed circuit board solutions for general compassing and navigation applications.  Additional applications include marine compassing, navigation of unmanned vehicles, satellite antenna positioning, integration with GPS, attitude reference, robotics and laser range finders. 

These compass solutions utilize Honeywell's magnetoresistive sensors to provide reliable and accurate heading information in a device one-third the size of existing compass modules.   Additional advantages include a solid state construction designed to perform over an operating temperature range of -40C to 85C.  Both products are easily integrated into systems using a 6 to 15 VDC supply and a UART communications protocol in ASCII format. 

The HMR3300 is a three-axis, tilt compensated compass that utilizes a two-axis accelerometer for enhanced performance up to  ±60 degree tilt range. This is a reliable, easy-to-use, tilt-compensated compass for high volume, OEM applications. 

The HMR3200 is a two-axis solution for more cost sensitive applications.  This compass module uses three magnetic sensors for two-axis sensing.  Performance of this solution is optimized when the compass is positioned on a level plane, or mounted vertically. 

Development kits are available for both the HMR3200 and HMR3300.  These kits include a plug in circuit board with RS232 output, cabling with power supply, demonstration software for PC running WindowsTM and a user's manual. 

For more information regarding our Compass Modules, or other Honeywell magnetic sensor products, visit www.magneticsensors.com. From this Internet location, visitors can immediately download product specifications, data sheets, tutorials and application notes for details about magnetic sensor technology, components and system level solutions. To make purchasing quick and easy, order your products or prototypes through our e-store on this site. 
 
 

The Solid State Electronics Center, located in Plymouth, Minn., develops and manufacturers high reliability, high performance integrated circuits, sensors, and electronic components for a variety of military, space, and commercial applications.  SSEC is part of Honeywell Space Systems. 

Honeywell International is a US$24-billion diversified technology and manufacturing leader, serving customers worldwide with aerospace products and services; control technologies for buildings, homes and industry; automotive products; power generation systems; specialty chemicals; fibers; plastics; and electronic and advanced materials.  The company is a leading provider of software and solutions, and Internet e-hubs, including MyPlant.com, MyFacilities.com and MyAircraft.com (joint venture with United Technologies and i2 Technologies).  Honeywell employs approximately 120,000 people in 95 countries and is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol HON, as well as on the London, Chicago, and Pacific stock exchanges.  It is one of the 30 stocks that make up the Dow Jones Industrial Average and is also a component of the Standard & Poorís 5000 Index.  Additional information on the company is available on the Internet at www.honeywell.com.