November 17, 2013. Measurement Specialties has released the low-power MS5806, a compact digital barometric pressure sensor module that operates over an extended pressure range of 10 mBar to 2000 mBar.

The new sensor's altitude resolution of up to 20 cm makes it ideal for use in altimeters and variometers. Measuring only 6.4 mm x 4.0 mm x 2.75 mm, the MS5806 easily fits in space-constrained devices ...

The low-power digital barometric pressure sensor features a current consumption of only 0.6 microA, with a standby current of less than 0.1 microA at 25 degrees C, and a supply voltage range of 1.8 V ...

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