Bosch Sensortec introduces the new barometric pressure sensor BMP581
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Barometric pressure sensor BMP581
The BMP581 is the new benchmark in the field of barometric pressure sensors and is ideally suited for a wide range of altitude tracking applications like GPS modules, wearables, hearables, smart home and industrial products. This sensor is available via our distribution partners.
Tools for BMP581:
Yes, an evaluation board is available via our distribution partners.
Technical specifications:
BMP581 has a typical current consumption of (typ.) 1.3 µA @ 1 Hz for pressure and temperature.
The absolute accuracy is ± 30 Pa (typ.) between 300 – 1100 hPa, -5 – 65 °C.
The TCO (temperature coefficient of offset) of the BMP581 is ± 0.5 Pa/°C (typ.) between 300 – 1100 hPa, -5 – 65 °C in 10 K steps.
The relative accuracy is ± 6 Pa (typ.) of the BMP581 is 700 – 1100 hPa, 15 – 55 °C, in 10 kPa steps.
The pressure noise of the BMP581 is 0.21 (typ.) PaRMS in OSR set to “high resolution”.
Availability of BMP581:
BMP581 is available at all our distribution partners. You can find a list here on our website.
Frequently asked questions
You have questions regarding the new barometric pressure sensor? Have a look at the frequently asked questions:
BMP581 has 2 small lid holes with only limited protection against water, but BMP581 is much more protected against particles compared to BMP388 or BMP390.
Typical applications of the BMP581 are:
- Enhancement of GPS navigation (e.g. time-to-first-fix improvement, dead-reckoning, slope detection)
- Indoor navigation (floor detection, elevator detection)
- Outdoor navigation
- Sports applications like calorie counting, fitness activity identification
- Emergency caller location
- Weather forecast
- Altitude control of drones and flying toys
Devices in the consumer electronics for the BMP581 are:
- Handsets such as mobile phones, tablet PCs, GPS devices
- Navigation systems
- Portable health care devices
- Home weather stations
- Drones and flying toys
- Smart watches
- Virtual and augmented reality devices
Bosch Sensortec products are developed for the consumer goods industry. They may only be used within the parameters of the product datasheet. They are not built for usage in life sustaining or safety critical systems. Safety critical systems are those for which a malfunction is expected to lead to bodily harm, death or severe property damage. In addition, they shall not be used directly or indirectly for military purposes (including but not limited to nuclear, chemical or biological proliferation of weapons or development of missile technology), nuclear power, deep sea or space applications (including but not limited to satellite technology).
Bosch Sensortec products are released on the basis of the legal and normative requirements relevant to the Bosch Sensortec product for use in the following geographical target market: BE, BG, DK, DE, EE, FI, FR, GR, IE, IT, HR, LV, LT, LU, MT, NL, AT, PL, PT, RO, SE, SK, SI, ES, CZ, HU, CY, US, CN, JP, KR, TW. If you need further information or have further requirements, please contact your local sales contact.