BMP280 Barometric Pressure and Altitude Sensor
The BMP280 Barometric Pressure and Altitude Sensor is a compact and high-accuracy sensor module designed for measuring atmospheric pressure, temperature and estimating altitude. It is suitable for a wide range of embedded, IoT, robotics and weather-monitoring applications.
The BMP280 Barometric Pressure and Altitude Sensor can measure atmospheric pressure over a range of 300 hPa to 1100 hPa, making it suitable for applications such as altitude measurement, weather monitoring and environmental sensing. Its compact size makes it easy to integrate into Arduino, ESP32, Raspberry Pi and other microcontroller-based projects.
Accurate Pressure and Altitude Measurement
The BMP280 Barometric Pressure and Altitude Sensor provides high-resolution barometric pressure measurements that can be used to calculate relative altitude. It is useful for projects where changes in atmospheric pressure need to be monitored accurately, including weather stations, drones, robotics, GPS-assisted systems and portable electronic devices.
I2C and SPI Interface
The sensor module supports both I2C and SPI communication interfaces, providing flexible connectivity with different microcontrollers and development platforms. This makes the BMP280 easy to integrate into a variety of electronic projects.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Sensor | BMP280 Barometric Pressure and Altitude Sensor |
| Sensor Type | Barometric Pressure / Temperature Sensor |
| Pressure Measurement Range | 300 hPa to 1100 hPa |
| Pressure Accuracy | Approximately ±1 hPa under specified conditions |
| Pressure Resolution | Up to 0.01 hPa |
| Altitude Measurement | Calculated from atmospheric pressure |
| Communication Interface | I2C / SPI |
| Peak Current | Approximately 1.15 mA |
| Operating Temperature | -40°C to +85°C (sensor) |
| Application | Weather Monitoring, Altitude Measurement, IoT, Robotics and Embedded Systems |
Key Features
- Compact and lightweight barometric pressure sensor module
- Measures atmospheric pressure with high resolution
- Can be used for relative altitude estimation
- Supports both I2C and SPI communication
- Low power consumption
- Easy to interface with popular development boards
- Suitable for indoor and outdoor environmental monitoring projects
Applications
- Weather stations and weather monitoring systems
- Altitude and elevation measurement
- Arduino and ESP32 projects
- Raspberry Pi sensor projects
- Drone and UAV applications
- Robotics and automation
- IoT environmental monitoring
- Portable navigation and electronic devices
- Pressure monitoring systems
Why Choose the BMP280 Sensor?
The BMP280 Barometric Pressure and Altitude Sensor offers a practical combination of compact size, low power consumption, high-resolution pressure measurement and flexible digital communication. It is an excellent choice for developers, students, engineers and hobbyists working on weather, altitude, IoT, robotics and embedded electronics projects.
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