sensors

BMP180

Every spec below is cited to the manufacturer datasheet. Compare the closest alternatives, then ask the assistant what it means for your design.

00 — Overview

What the BMP180 does

The BMP180 is a digital pressure sensor featuring piezo-resistive technology for high accuracy and linearity. It operates across a pressure range of 300 to 1100 hPa with a supply voltage of 1.8 to 3.6 V. The device includes integrated temperature measurement and communicates via an I2C interface. It offers low power consumption of 5 µA at one sample per second in standard mode. With a small 3.6 mm x 3.8 mm footprint and 0.93 mm height, it suits mobile phones and GPS devices. Typical applications include navigation enhancement, weather forecasting, and vertical velocity indication for sports and leisure equipment.

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01 — Key specifications

Datasheet parameters

Datasheet parameters for BMP180
ParameterMinTypMaxConditionsSource
quiescent current 7 µA high resolution mode; Operating conditions, output signal and mechanical characteristics Bosch datasheet, p. 6 — Table 1: Operating conditions, output signal and mechanical characteris…
supply voltage range 1.8 V 2.5 V 3.6 V ripple max. 50mVpp; Operating conditions, output signal and mechanical characteristics Bosch datasheet, p. 6 — Table 1: Operating conditions, output signal and mechanical characteris…
operating temperature -40 °C 85 °C operational; Operating conditions, output signal and mechanical characteristics Bosch datasheet, p. 6 — Table 1: Operating conditions, output signal and mechanical characteris…
standby current 100 nA @ 25°C; Operating conditions, output signal and mechanical characteristics Bosch datasheet, p. 6 — Table 1: Operating conditions, output signal and mechanical characteris…
sample rate 1 Hz 1 sample / sec Bosch datasheet, p. 2
02 — Alternatives

Closest matches to BMP180

BME280 2.0× higher standby current, 1.7× lower quiescent current, 1.4× lower supply voltage range
BMP388 1.5× lower quiescent current, 1.4× lower supply voltage range, 1.1× higher operating temperature
LSM6DSV 1.9× higher sample rate, 1.4× lower supply voltage range, similar operating temperature
MPU-6000 1.7× higher quiescent current, 1.2× higher supply voltage range, similar operating temperature
SM351LT 10.0× higher sample rate, 2.0× higher standby current, 1.4× lower supply voltage range
LIS2DH12 5.0× higher standby current, 3.7× higher quiescent current, similar operating temperature
LIS3DH 5.0× higher standby current, 3.7× higher quiescent current, similar operating temperature
LTR-308ALS-01 10.0× higher sample rate, 10.0× higher standby current, 1.1× higher supply voltage range
03 — FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is the maximum operating temperature for the BMP180 under operational conditions?

The maximum operating temperature is 85 °C.

What is the quiescent current in high resolution mode?

The quiescent current is 7 µA in high resolution mode.

What is the sample rate of the BMP180?

The sample rate is 1 Hz, which corresponds to 1 sample / sec.

What is the standby current of the BMP180?

The standby current is 100 nA @ 25°C; Operating conditions, output signal and mechanical characteristics.

What is the maximum supply voltage ripple under operating conditions, output signal, and mechanical characteristics?

The supply voltage range is 2.5 V with a maximum ripple of 50mVpp.

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