Altimeter Module MS5607

The Altimeter Module is a high resolution (20 cm) altimeter sensor. It will give extremely accurate, altitude, pressure, and temperature readings.

The module includes a high-linearity barometric pressure sensor and a high-resolution temperature output, allowing implementation of an altimeter/thermometer without any additional sensors. Different operation modes allow the user to optimize for conversion speed or current consumption. The module is designed for use with a large variety of microcontrollers with different voltage requirements.

This module is well-suited for high-altitude ballooning and has been used with great success in that role.

Key Features:

• 24-bit pressure and temperature values
• Wide pressure range
• Successfully tested at 120,000 feet

Application Ideas:

• Mobile altimeter / barometer systems
• Rate of Climb and Descent Indicator (RCDI)
• High altitude balloons
• Height sensing
• Navigation
• Weather station
• Altitude hold for UAVs
• IMU builds

Details

• Pressure range of 10 –1200 mbar
• Thermometer of -40 to +85 °C with <.01 °C resolution
• Power Requirements: 3.3 to 6.5 VDC
• Current Consumption: ~1.74 mA @ 3.3 VDC
• Communication Interface: I2C (up to 400 kHz) or SPI (20 MHz)
• Dimensions: 0.85 X 0.80 in (2.16 X 2.03 cm)
• Operating temperature: -40 to +185 °F (-40 to +85 °C)

Download	Details	More Info
	Altimeter Module MS5607 C Code Examples - 192.92 KB | updated: 31 Dec 2014 - 11:33 am
	Altimeter Module MS5607 Datasheet - 465.78 KB | updated: 31 Dec 2014 - 11:23 am
	Altimeter Module MS5607 Design Files - 109.52 KB | updated: 17 Oct 2014 - 11:21 am
	Altimeter Driver and Demo SPIN Source Code - 73.8 KB | updated: 24 Sep 2012 - 10:49 am
	Intersema Application Note 501 - 279.23 KB | updated: 24 Sep 2012 - 10:48 am
	Altimeter Documentation - 259.96 KB | updated: 24 Sep 2012 - 10:48 am

Additional Resources

Altimeter KickStart - Arduino and Propeller Spin examples (Learn.Parallax)