Product description: Air pressure sensor - barometer - 260-4060hPa - LPS28DFW - micro version - Qwiic - SparkFun SEN-21222
A miniature sensor from SparkFun designed to measure air pressure . The module is equipped with the LPS28DFW system by STMicroelectronics, which enables absolute pressure measurement in two ranges: from 260 hPa to 1260 hPa (mode 1) or from 260 hPa to 4060 hPa (mode 2). In both modes, measurements are returned with an accuracy of 0.5 hPa . Communication takes place via the I2C bus with the default address 0x5C . In addition, the board has a Qwiic connector, allowing for quick prototyping and connection with the executive module. The component has also been equipped with additional protection of the system against moisture (it is not fully waterproof, but it can be used near water).
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Air pressure sensor - barometer - 260-4060hPa - LPS28DFW - micro version - Qwiic - SparkFun SEN-21222.
Air pressure sensor - barometer.
What does a barometer measure? What is atmospheric pressure?
A barometer is a type of environmental sensor that allows you to measure air pressure (atmospheric pressure). In turn, atmospheric pressure depends on weather conditions and may vary depending on the altitude at which the measurement is made. Wondering what atmospheric pressure is good for humans? The value of atmospheric pressure, the so-called normal pressure is 1013.25 hPa and decreases with increasing altitude. Only pressure above this value is considered high and dangerous. Want to learn more about barometers? For this occasion, we have prepared a special article: Barometric pressure sensor - what is it? Arduino Tutorial .
Sensor technical specification
- Type: barometer, air pressure and temperature sensor, barometric sensor
- Sensor type: piezoresistive
- Built-in chip: LPS28DFW
- Pressure measurement range:
- mode 1: 260 hPa to 1260 hPa
- mode 2: from 260 hPa to 4060 hPa
- Absolute measurement accuracy: 0.5 hPa
- Supply voltage range: 1.7 V to 3.6 V
- Communication interface: I2C
- I2C interface address
- 0x5C - default
- 0x5D - alternative
- Data transfer speeds:
- I2C: 1Hz to 200Hz
- Interrupt functions:
- data-ready
- built-in FIFO buffer
- threshold value
- Board dimensions: 19.05 x 7.62 mm
Kit contents
- Air pressure sensor - barometer - 260-4060hPa - LPS28DFW - micro version - Qwiic - SparkFun SEN-21222 - 1 piece
The address of the I2C bus can be changed with a jumper.
