AK8973 Datasheet, PDF (31/31 Pages) Asahi Kasei Microsystems – 3-axis Electronic Compass

ASAHI KASEI
[AK8973]
12. Relationship between the Magnetic Field and Output Code
The AD converter code increases as the magnetic flux density increases in the arrow directions.
On the Z-axis, the AD converter code increases as the magnetic flux density in the direction from the back of
the package to the front face increases.
Z
Y
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MS0561-E-01 <Preliminary>
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2007/01