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Magnetic
Sensors
Press Room
HONEYWELL
INTRODUCES HIGH ACCURACY DIGITAL COMPASS
Three-Axis, Tilt-Compensated
Compass Supplies Data For Next-Generation
Global Positioning Systems, Vehicles |
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| MINNEAPOLIS,
July 9, 2003 -- Honeywell (NYSE:HON) today
introduced a three-axis, chip-scale compass
for use in small electronic devices like global
positioning systems, satellite antenna positioning
systems and laser range finders. |
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| "The
tilt-compensated compass offers high accuracy
and a complete level of integration, making
it ideal for use in next-generation systems
by high-volume original equipment manufacturers,"
said Tamara Bratland, Honeywell magnetics
product line manager. "The small size
and performance target low-cost and small
size design requirements." |
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| Compass
dimensions of the HMC6353 are 15 by 11 by
3 millimeters. It has analog circuitry and
a microprocessor containing compassing algorithms.
Combined with an external tilt-sensing element,
the compass outputs tilt-compensated headings. |
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| Control
and compass heading data are performed via
an I²C serial digital protocol. The compass
is compatible with battery power in a supply
range of 2.7 to 5.0 volts. |
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| Honeywell
also produces a fully integrated sensor --
the HMC6052 -- for use in compasses. It provides
low-cost consumer electronics manufacturers
all essential electronics in a single component
for determining location information. In addition,
Honeywell produces a two-axis, chip-based
digital compass. |
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| Honeywell's
complete family of magnetic, sensor-based
products offer high sensitivity for accurate
electronic compassing, magnetometry, telematics,
vehicle detection, position sensing and security
systems. More information about Honeywell
digital sensors and compasses is on the Web
at www.magneticsensors.com.
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Honeywell International is a diversified
technology and manufacturing leader, serving
customers worldwide with aerospace products
and services; control technologies for buildings,
homes and industry; automotive products;
turbochargers; specialty chemicals; fibers;
and electronic and advanced materials. Based
in Morris Township, N.J., Honeywell's shares
are traded on the New York, 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 & Poor's 500 Index.
For additional information about Honeywell
International, please visit www.honeywell.com.
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| Honeywell's
aerospace business is headquartered in Phoenix.
It is a leading global provider of integrated
avionics, engines, systems and service solutions
for aircraft manufacturers, airlines, business
and general aviation, military, space and
airport operations. |
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