[AK09916]

AK099163-axis Electronic Compass
1. General Description
AK09916 is 3-axis electronic compass IC with high sensitive Hall sensor technology.
Small package of AK09916 incorporates magnetic sensors for detecting terrestrial magnetism in the X-axis,
Y-axis, and Z-axis, a sensor driving circuit, signal amplifier chain, and an arithmetic circuit for processing
the signal from each sensor. Self-test function is also incorporated. From its compact foot print and thinpackage feature, it is suitable for map heading up purpose in Smart phone to realize pedestrian navigation
function.

2. Features
Functions:
 3-axis magnetometer device suitable for compass application
 Built-in A to D Converter for magnetometer data out 16-bit data out for each 3-axis magnetic component
 Sensitivity: 0.15 µT/LSB (typ.) Serial interface
 I2C bus interface
Standard and Fast modes compliant with Philips I2C specification Ver.2.1
 Operation mode
 Power-down, Single measurement, Continuous measurement and Self-test
 DRDY function for measurement data ready Magnetic sensor overflow monitor function
 Built-in oscillator for internal clock source Power on Reset circuit Self-test function with internal magnetic source Built-in magnetic sensitivity adjustment circuitOperating temperatures:-30˚C to +85˚C
Operating supply voltage:+1.65V to +1.95V
Current consumption:
 Power-down:
1 µA (typ.) Measurement: Average current consumption at 100 Hz repetition rate: 1.1mA (typ.)Package: AK09916C

5-pin WL-CSP (BGA):

1.2 mm  0.8 mm  0.5mm

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3. Table of Contents
1. General Description .................................................................................................................. 1
2. Features ..................................................................................................................................... 1
3. Table of Contents ...................................................................................................................... 2
4. Block Diagram and Functions ................................................................................................... 3
5. Pin Configurations and Functions ............................................................................................. 4
6. Absolute Maximum Ratings ...................................................................................................... 4
7. Recommended Operating Conditions ....................................................................................... 4
8. Electrical Characteristics ........................................................................................................... 5
8.1. DC Characteristics.............................................................................................................. 5
8.2. AC Characteristics .............................................................................................................. 6
8.3. Analog Circuit Characteristics............................................................................................ 6
8.4. I2C Bus Interface ................................................................................................................ 7
9. Function Descriptions ............................................................................................................... 89.1. Power States ....................................................................................................................... 89.2. Reset Functions .................................................................................................................. 89.3. Operation Modes ................................................................................................................ 99.4. Description of Each Operation Mode ............................................................................... 10
9.4.1. Power-down Mode .................................................................................................... 10
9.4.2. Single Measurement Mode ........................................................................................ 10
9.4.3. Continuous Measurement Mode 1, 2, 3 and 4 ........................................................... 11
9.4.4. Self-test Mode............................................................................................................ 14
10. Serial Interface ...................................................................................................................... 15
10.1. I2C Bus Interface ............................................................................................................ 15
10.1.1. Data Transfer ........................................................................................................... 15
10.1.2. WRITE Instruction .................................................................................................. 17
10.1.3. READ Instruction .................................................................................................... 18
11. Registers ................................................................................................................................ 19
11.1. Description of Registers ................................................................................................. 19
11.2. Register Map .................................................................................................................. 20
11.3. Detailed Description of Register .................................................................................... 21
11.3.1. WIA: Who I Am ...................................................................................................... 21
11.3.2. RSV: Reserved register ............................................................................................ 21
11.3.3. ST1: Status 1 ............................................................................................................ 21
11.3.4. HXL to HZH: Measurement data ............................................................................ 22
11.3.5. TMPS: Dummy register ........................................................................................... 22
11.3.6. ST2: Status 2 ............................................................................................................ 23
11.3.7. CNTL1: Dummy register ......................................................................................... 23
11.3.8. CNTL2: Control 2.................................................................................................... 23
11.3.9. CNTL3: Control 3.................................................................................................... 24
11.3.10. TS1, TS2: Test register........................................................................................... 24
12. Example of Recommended External Connection ................................................................. 25
13. Package ................................................................................................................................. 26
13.1. Marking .......................................................................................................................... 26
13.2. Pin Assignment ............................................................................................................... 26
13.3. Outline Dimensions ........................................................................................................ 27
13.4. Recommended Foot Print Pattern................................................................................... 27
14. Relationship between the Magnetic Field and Output Code ................................................. 28
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4. Block Diagram and Functions

3-axisHallsensor

ChopperSW

PreAMP

Integrator＆ADC

MUX

OSC
HE-Drive

SCL

TimingControl

VREF

Interface Logic& Register

SDA

Magnetic source

POR

TST

Block
3-axis Hall sensor
MUX
Chopper SW
HE-Drive
Pre-AMP
Integrator & ADC
OSC
POR
VREF
Interface Logic&
RegisterTiming Control
Magnetic Source

VSS

VDD

Function
Monolithic Hall elements.
Multiplexer for selecting Hall elements.
Performs chopping.
Magnetic sensor drive circuit for constant-current driving of sensor.
Fixed-gain differential amplifier used to amplify the magnetic sensor signal.
Integrates and amplifies Pre-AMP output and performs analog-to-digitalconversion.
Generates an operating clock for sensor measurement.
Power On Reset circuit. Generates reset signal on rising edge of VDD.
Generates reference voltage and current.
Exchanges data with an external CPU.
I2C bus interface using two pins, namely, SCL and SDA. Standard and Fast modes
are supported.
Generates a timing signal required for internal operation from a clock generated by
the OSC.
Generates magnetic field for Self-test of magnetic sensor.

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5. Pin Configurations and Functions
Pin No.
A1

Pin name
VSS

I/O
-

Type
-

A3

SCL

I

CMOS

B1

VDD

-

Power

B2

TST

I/O

CMOS

B3

SDA

I/O

CMOS

Function
Ground pin.
Control data clock input pin.
Input: Schmidt trigger
Positive power supply pin.
Test pin.
Connect to VSS or VDD or keep this pin non-connected.
Control data input/output pin.
Input: Schmidt trigger, Output: Open-drain

6. Absolute Maximum Ratings
Vss = 0V
Parameter
Power supply voltage
Input voltage(except for power supply pin)
Input current(except for power supply pin)
Storage temperature

Symbol
Vdd
VIN

Min.
-0.3
-0.3

Max.
+2.5
+2.5

Unit
V
V

IIN

-

±10

mA

Tst

-40

+125

˚C

If the device is used in conditions exceeding these values, the device may be destroyed. Normal operations are notguaranteed in such exceeding conditions.

7. Recommended Operating Conditions
Vss = 0V
Parameter
Operating temperaturePower supply voltage

Symbol
Ta
Vdd

Min.
-30
1.65

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Max.
+85
1.95

Unit
˚C
V

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8. Electrical Characteristics
The following conditions apply unless otherwise noted:
Vdd = 1.65V to 1.95V, Temperature range = -30˚C to +85˚C.
8.1. DC Characteristics
Parameter
High level input voltage

Symbol
VIH

Low level input voltage

VIL

Input current

IIN

Hysteresis input voltage(Note 1)

VHS

SCL
SDA

Low level output voltage(Note 2)VOL

SDA

IOL ≤ +3mA

Current consumption(Note 3)

IDD1

VDD

Power-down mode
Vdd = 1.95V
When magnetic sensor
is driven
Self-test mode

IDD2
IDD3

(Note 1)
(Note 2)
(Note 3)

Pin
SCL
SDA
SCL
SDA
SCL
SDA

Condition

VIN = Vss or Vdd

Min.
70%Vdd

Typ.

Max.

Unit
V

-0.3

30%Vdd

V

-10

+10

µA

10%VddV
20%Vdd

V

1

3

µA

1.5

3

mA

2.5

4

mA

Schmitt trigger input (reference value for design)
Output is Open-drain. Connect a pull-up resistor externally. Maximum capacitive load: 400pF(Capacitive load of each bus line for I2C bus interface).
Without any resistance load. It does not include the current consumed by external loads(pull-down resister, etc.). SDA = SCL = Vdd or 0V.

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8.2. AC Characteristics
Parameter
Power supply rise time
(Note 4)
POR completion time
(Note 4)
Power supply turn off
voltage (Note 4)
Power supply turn oninterval (Note 4)

Symbol
PSUP

Wait time before modesetting

Twait(Note 4)(Note 5)

Pin
VDD

PORT
SDV

VDD

PSINT

VDD

Condition
Period of time that VDD changes
from 0.2V to Vdd.
Period of time after PSUP to
Power-down mode (Note 5)
Turn off voltage to enable POR torestart (Note 5)
Period of time that voltage lower
than SDV needed to be kept toenable POR to restart (Note 5)

Min.

Typ.

Max.
50

Unit
ms

100

µs

0.2

V

100

µs

100

µs

Reference value for design.
When POR circuit detects the rise of VDD voltage, it resets internal circuits and initializes theregisters. After reset, AK09916 transits to Power-down mode.

Power-down mode

Power-down mode
VDD
PORT
SDV
0V
PSUP

PSINT

8.3. Analog Circuit Characteristics
Parameter
Measurement data output bit
Time for measurement
Magnetic sensor sensitivity
Magnetic sensor measurement range(Note 6)
Magnetic sensor initial offset(Note 7)(Note 6)(Note 7)

Symbol
DBIT
TSM
BSE
BRG

ConditionMin.
-

Single measurement mode
Ta = 25 ˚C
Ta = 25 ˚C

0.1425±4670

Ta = 25 ˚C

-2000

Typ.
16
7.2
0.15
±4912

Max.
Unit
bit
8.2
ms
0.1575 µT/LSB
±5160
µT
+2000

LSB

Reference value for design
Value of measurement data register on shipment test without applying magnetic field on purpose.

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8.4. I2C Bus Interface
I2C bus interface is compliant with Standard mode and Fast mode. Standard/Fast mode is selected
automatically by fSCL.
Standard modefSCL ≤ 100kHz
Symbol
fSCL
tHIGH
tLOW
tR
tF
tHD:STAtSU:STAtHD:DATtSU:DATtSU:STOtBUFParameter
SCL clock frequency
SCL clock “High” time
SCL clock “Low” time
SDA and SCL rise time
SDA and SCL fall time
Start Condition hold time
Start Condition setup time
SDA hold time (vs. SCL falling edge)
SDA setup time (vs. SCL rising edge)
Stop Condition setup time
Bus free time

Min.

Typ.

Max.
100

Unit
kHz
s
s
s
s
s
s
s
ns
s
s

4.0
4.7
1.0
0.3
4.0
4.7
0
250
4.0
4.7

Fast mode
100kHz ≤ fSCL ≤ 400kHz
Symbol
fSCL
tHIGH
tLOW
tR
tF
tHD:STAtSU:STAtHD:DATtSU:DATtSU:STOtBUF
tSP

Parameter
SCL clock frequency
SCL clock “High” time
SCL clock “Low” time
SDA and SCL rise time
SDA and SCL fall time
Start Condition hold time
Start Condition setup time
SDA hold time (vs. SCL falling edge)
SDA setup time (vs. SCL rising edge)
Stop Condition setup time
Bus free time
Noise suppression pulse width

Min.

Typ.

Max.
400

Unit
kHz
s
s
s
s
s
s
s
ns
s
s
ns

0.6
1.3
0.3
0.3
0.6
0.6
0
100
0.6
1.3
50

[I2C bus interface timing]
1/fSCL
VIH
SCL

VIL

VIH
SDA
VIL
tLOW

tBUF

tR

tHIGH

tF

tSP
VIH

SCL
VIL
tHD:STA
Stop

Start

tHD:DATtSU:DATtSU:STAtSU:STO

Start

Stop

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9. Function Descriptions
9.1. Power States
When VDD is turned on from Vdd = OFF (0V), all registers in AK09916 are initialized by POR circuit andAK09916 transits to Power-down mode.
Table 9.1. Power state
State
1

VDD
OFF (0V)

2

1.65V to 1.95V

Power stateOFF
It doesn’t affect external interface.
ON

9.2. Reset Functions
Power on Reset (POR) works until Vdd reaches to the operation effective voltage (about 1.1V: reference
value for design) on power-on sequence. After POR is completed, all registers are initialized and AK09916
transits to Power-down mode.
When Vdd = 1.65 to 1.95V, POR circuit is active.
AK09916 has two types of reset;(1) Power on Reset (POR)
When Vdd rise is detected, POR circuit operates, and AK09916 is reset.
(2) Soft reset
AK09916 is reset by setting SRST bit. When AK09916 is reset, all registers are initialized andAK09916 transits to Power-down mode.

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9.3. Operation Modes
AK09916 has following seven operation modes:(1) Power-down mode(2) Single measurement mode(3) Continuous measurement mode 1(4) Continuous measurement mode 2(5) Continuous measurement mode 3(6) Continuous measurement mode 4(7) Self-test mode
By setting CNTL2 register MODE[4:0] bits, the operation set for each mode is started.
A transition from one mode to another is shown below.
MODE[4:0] = “00001”
Power-down

MODE[4:0] = “00000”

mode

Transits automatically
MODE[4:0] = “00010”
MODE[4:0] = “00000”

MODE[4:0] = “00100”
MODE[4:0] = “00000”

MODE[4:0] = “00110”
MODE[4:0] = “00000”

MODE[4:0] = “01000”
MODE[4:0] = “00000”

MODE[4:0] = “10000”
MODE[4:0] = “00000”

Single measurement mode
Sensor is measured for one time and data is output.
Transits to Power-down mode automatically after
measurement ended.
Continuous measurement mode 1
Sensor is measured periodically in 10Hz.
Transits to Power-down mode by writing
MODE[4:0] = “00000”.
Continuous measurement mode 2
Sensor is measured periodically in 20Hz.
Transits to Power-down mode by writing
MODE[4:0] =“00000”.
Continuous measurement mode 3
Sensor is measured periodically in 50Hz.
Transits to Power-down mode by writing
MODE[4:0] = “00000”.
Continuous measurement mode 4
Sensor is measured periodically in 100Hz.
Transits to Power-down mode by writing
MODE[4:0] = “00000”.

Self-test mode
Sensor is self-tested and the result is output.
Transits to Power-down mode automatically.

Transits automaticallyFigure 9.1. Operation mode

When power is turned ON, AK09916 is in Power-down mode. When a specified value is set to MODE[4:0]bits, AK09916 transits to the specified mode and starts operation. When user wants to change operationmode, transit to Power-down mode first and then transit to other modes. After Power-down mode is set, atleast 100 s (Twait) is needed before setting another mode

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9.4. Description of Each Operation Mode
9.4.1. Power-down Mode
Power to almost all internal circuits is turned off. All registers are accessible in Power-down mode. Data
stored in read/write registers are remained. They can be reset by soft reset.
9.4.2. Single Measurement Mode
When Single measurement mode (MODE[4:0] bits = “00001”) is set, magnetic sensor measurement isstarted. After magnetic sensor measurement and signal processing is finished, measurement magnetic data isstored to measurement data registers (HXL to HZH), then AK09916 transits to Power-down mode
automatically. On transition to Power-down mode, MODE[4:0] bits turns to “00000”. At the same time,
DRDY bit in ST1 register turns to “1”. This is called “Data Ready”. When any of measurement data register(HXL to TMPS) or ST2 register is read, DRDY bit turns to “0”. It remains “1” on transition fromPower-down mode to another mode. (Figure 9.2. )When sensor is measuring (Measurement period), measurement data registers (HXL to TMPS) keep theprevious data. Therefore, it is possible to read out data even in measurement period. Data read out inmeasurement period are previous data.(Figure 9.3. )Operation Mode:
Power-downSingle measuremnet
(1)

(2)

(3)

Measurement period
Measurement Data Register
Last Data

Measurement Data (1)Data(2)

Data(3)DRDY

Data read

Data(1)

Register Write

MODE[4:0]="00001"

Data(3)

MODE[4:0]="00001" MODE[4:0]="00001"

Figure 9.2. Single measurement mode when data is read out of measurement period
Operation Mode:
Power-downSingle measuremnet
(1)

(2)

(3)

Measurement period
Measurement Data Register
Last Data

Measurement Data (1)Data(3)DRDY

Data read

Register Write

Data(1)

MODE[4:0]="00001"

MODE[4:0]="00001" MODE[4:0]="00001"

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9.4.3. Continuous Measurement Mode 1, 2, 3 and 4
When Continuous measurement mode 1 (MODE[4:0] bits = “00010”), 2 (MODE[4:0] bits = “00100”), 3(MODE[4:0] bits = “00110”) or 4 (MODE[4:0] bits = “01000”) is set, magnetic sensor measurement isstarted periodically at 10 Hz, 20 Hz, 50 Hz or 100 Hz respectively. After magnetic sensor measurement andsignal processing is finished, measurement magnetic data is stored to measurement data registers (HXL to
HZH) and all circuits except for the minimum circuit required for counting cycle length are turned off (PD).
When the next measurement timing comes, AK09916 wakes up automatically from PD and starts
measurement again.
Continuous measurement mode ends when Power-down mode (MODE[4:0] bits = “00000”) is set. It repeatsmeasurement until Power-down mode is set.
When Continuous measurement mode 1 (MODE[4:0] bits = “00010”), 2 (MODE[4:0] bits = “00100”), 3(MODE[4:0] bits = “00110”) or 4 (MODE[4:0] bits = “01000”) is set again while AK09916 is already inContinuous measurement mode, a new measurement starts. ST1, ST2 and measurement data registers (HXL
to TMPS) will not be initialized by this.
(N-1)thPD

NthMeasurement(N+1)thMeasurement

PD

PD

10Hz,20Hz,50Hz or 100Hz

Figure 9.4. Continuous measurement mode

9.4.3.1. Data Ready
When measurement data is stored and ready to be read, DRDY bit in ST1 register turns to “1”. This is called“Data Ready”. When measurement is performed correctly, AK09916 becomes Data Ready on transition to
PD after measurement.
9.4.3.2. Normal Read Sequence(1) Check Data Ready or not by polling DRDY bit of ST1 register
 DRDY: Shows Data Ready or not. Not when “0”, Data Ready when “1”.
 DOR: Shows if any data has been skipped before the current data or not. There are no skipped
data when “0”, there are skipped data when “1”.
(2) Read measurement data
When any of measurement data register (HXL to TMPS) or ST2 register is read, AK09916 judgesthat data reading is started. When data reading is started, DRDY bit and DOR bit turns to “0”.
(3) Read ST2 register (required) HOFL: Shows if magnetic sensor is overflowed or not. “0” means not overflowed, “1” means
overflowed.
When ST2 register is read, AK09916 judges that data reading is finished. Stored measurement data is
protected during data reading and data is not updated. By reading ST2 register, this protection isreleased. It is required to read ST2 register after data reading.
(N-1)thPD

NthMeasurement(N+1)thMeasurement

PD

Measurement Data Register(N-1)thNthPD(N+1)thDRDY

Data read

ST1 Data(N)ST2

ST1 Data(N+1)

ST2

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9.4.3.3. Data Read Start during Measurement
When sensor is measuring (Measurement period), measurement data registers (HXL to TMPS) keep theprevious data. Therefore, it is possible to read out data even in measurement period. If data is started to beread during measurement period, previous data is read.
(N-1)thPD

NthMeasurement(N+1)thMeasurement

PD

PD

Measurement Data Register(N-1)thNth

DRDY

Data read

ST1 Data(N)ST2

ST1 Data(N)ST2Figure 9.6. Data read start during measurement

9.4.3.4. Data Skip
When Nth data was not read before (N+1)th measurement ends, Data Ready remains until data is read. In
this case, a set of measurement data is skipped so that DOR bit turns to “1”.
When data reading started after Nth measurement ended and did not finish reading before (N+1)thmeasurement ended, Nth measurement data is protected to keep correct data. In this case, a set ofmeasurement data is skipped and not stored so that DOR bit turns to “1”.
In both case, DOR bit turns to “0” at the next start of data reading.
(N-1)thPD

NthMeasurement

PD(N+1)thMeasurement

Measurement Data Register(N-1)thNthPD(N+1)thDRDY

DOR

Data read

ST1 Data(N+1)

ST2

Figure 9.7. Data Skip: When data is not read

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NthMeasurement(N+1)thPD(N+2)thPD

Measurement

PD

Measurement

Measurement Data Register(N-1)thNth(N+2)thData register is protected
because data is being readNot data readybecause data is not updated

DRDY(N+1)th data is skipped
DOR

Data read

ST1 DataN

ST2

ST1 Data(N+2)

Figure 9.8. Data Skip: When data read has not been finished before the next measurement end

9.4.3.5. End Operation
Set Power-down mode (MODE[4:0] bits = “00000”) to end Continuous measurement mode.
9.4.3.6. Magnetic Sensor Overflow
AK09916 has the limitation for measurement range that the sum of absolute values of each axis should besmaller than 4912 μT. (Note 8)|X|+|Y|+|Z| < 4912 μT
When the magnetic field exceeded this limitation, data stored at measurement data are not correct. This iscalled Magnetic Sensor Overflow.
When magnetic sensor overflow occurs, HOFL bit turns to “1”.
When measurement data register (HXL to HZH) is updated, HOFL bit is updated.
(Note 8) BRG: 0.15μT/LSB

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9.4.4. Self-test Mode
Self-test mode is used to check if the magnetic sensor is working normally.
When Self-test mode (MODE[4:0] bits = “10000”) is set, magnetic field is generated by the internal
magnetic source and magnetic sensor is measured. Measurement data is stored to measurement data registers(HXL to HZH), then AK09916 transits to Power-down mode automatically.
Data read sequence and functions of read-only registers in Self-test mode is the same as Single measurementmode.
9.4.4.1. Self-test Sequence(1) Set Power-down mode. (MODE[4:0] bits = “00000”)(2) Set Self-test mode. (MODE[4:0] bits = “10000”)(3) Check Data Ready or not by polling DRDY bit of ST1 register.
When Data Ready, proceed to the next step.
(4) Read measurement data. (HXL to HZH)
9.4.4.2. Self-test Judgment
When measurement data read by the above sequence is in the range of following table, AK09916 is working
normally.

Criteria

HX[15:0] bits
-200 ≤ HX ≤ 200

HY[15:0] bits
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10. Serial Interface
10.1. I2C Bus Interface
The I2C bus interface of AK09916 supports the Standard mode (100 kHz max.) and the Fast mode (400 kHzmax.).
10.1.1. Data Transfer
To access AK09916 on the bus, generate a start condition first.
Next, transmit a one-byte slave address including a device address. At this time, AK09916 compares theslave address with its own address. If these addresses match, AK09916 generates an acknowledgement, andthen executes READ or WRITE instruction. At the end of instruction execution, generate a stop condition.
10.1.1.1. Change of Data
A change of data on the SDA line must be made during “Low” period of the clock on the SCL line. Whenthe clock signal on the SCL line is “High”, the state of the SDA line must be stable. (Data on the SDA line
can be changed only when the clock signal on the SCL line is “Low”.)
During the SCL line is “High”, the state of data on the SDA line is changed only when a start condition or astop condition is generated.

SCL

SDA

DATA LINESTABLE :DATA VALIDCHANGEOF DATAALLOWED

Figure 10.1. Data Change

10.1.1.2. Start/Stop Condition
If the SDA line is driven to “Low” from “High” when the SCL line is “High”, a start condition is generated.
Every instruction starts with a start condition.
If the SDA line is driven to “High” from “Low” when the SCL line is “High”, a stop condition is generated.
Every instruction stops with a stop condition.

SCL

SDA

START CONDITIONSTOP CONDITION

Figure 10.2. Start and Stop Condition

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10.1.1.3. Acknowledge
The IC that is transmitting data releases the SDA line (in the “High” state) after sending 1-byte data.
The IC that receives the data drives the SDA line to “Low” on the next clock pulse. This operation is referred
as acknowledge. With this operation, whether data has been transferred successfully can be checked.
AK09916 generates an acknowledge after reception of a start condition and slave address.
When a WRITE instruction is executed, AK09916 generates an acknowledge after every byte is received.
When a READ instruction is executed, AK09916 generates an acknowledge then transfers the data stored at
the specified address. Next, AK09916 releases the SDA line then monitors the SDA line. If a master IC
generates an acknowledge instead of a stop condition, AK09916 transmits the 8bit data stored at the next
address. If no acknowledge is generated, AK09916 stops data transmission.
Clock pulse
for acknowledge

SCL FROM
MASTER

1

8

9

DATA
OUTPUT BY
TRANSMITTER
not acknowledge
DATA
OUTPUT BY
RECEIVERSTARTCONDITION

acknowledge

Figure 10.3. Generation of Acknowledge

10.1.1.4. Slave Address
The slave address of AK09916 is 0Ch.
MSB
0

LSB
0

0

1

1

0

0

R/W

Figure 10.4. Slave Address

The first byte including a slave address is transmitted after a start condition, and an IC to be accessed is
selected from the ICs on the bus according to the slave address.
When a slave address is transferred, the IC whose device address matches the transferred slave address
generates an acknowledge then executes an instruction. The 8th bit (least significant bit) of the first byte is a
R/W bit.
When the R/W bit is set to “1”, READ instruction is executed. When the R/W bit is set to “0”, WRITE
instruction is executed.

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10.1.2. WRITE Instruction
When the R/W bit is set to “0”, AK09916 performs write operation.
In write operation, AK09916 generates an acknowledge after receiving a start condition and the first byte
(slave address) then receives the second byte. The second byte is used to specify the address of an internal
control register and is based on the MSB-first configuration.
MSB
A7

LSB
A6

A5

A4

A3

A2

A1

A0

Figure 10.5. Register Address

After receiving the second byte (register address), AK09916 generates an acknowledge then receives thethird byte.
The third and the following bytes represent control data. Control data consists of 8 bits and is based on the
MSB-first configuration. AK09916 generates an acknowledge after every byte is received. Data transfer
always stops with a stop condition generated by the master.
MSB
D7

LSB
D6

D5

D4

D3

D2

D1

D0

Figure 10.6. Control Data

AK09916 can write multiple bytes of data at a time.
After reception of the third byte (control data), AK09916 generates an acknowledge then receives the next
data. If additional data is received instead of a stop condition after receiving one byte of data, the address
counter inside the LSI chip is automatically incremented and the data is written at the next address.
The address is incremented from 00h to 18h, from 30h to 32h. When the address is 00h to 18h, the address isincremented 00h  01h  02h  03h  10h  11h ...  18h,and the address goes back to 00h after
18H. When the address is 30h to 32h, the address goes back to 30h after 32h.
Actual data is written only to Read/Write registers (Table 11.2. ).
S
T
A
R
T

SDA

S

S
T
O
P

R/W="0"Slave
Address

Register
Address(n)A
CK

Data(n)A
C
K

Data(n+1)
A
C
K

Data(n+x)
A
C
K

A
C
K

P
A
C
K

Figure 10.7. WRITE Instruction

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10.1.3. READ Instruction
When the R/W bit is set to “1”, AK09916 performs read operation.
If a master IC generates an acknowledge instead of a stop condition after AK09916 transfers the data at a
specified address, the data at the next address can be read.
Address can be 00h to 18h, 30h to 32h. When the address is 00h to 18h, the address is incremented 00h 
01h  02h  03h  10h  11h ...  18h, and the address goes back to 00h after 18h. When the address
is 30h to 32h, the address goes back to 30h after 32h. AK09916 supports current address read and random
address read.
10.1.3.1. Current Address READ
AK09916 has an address counter inside the LSI chip. In current address read operation, the data at an address
specified by this counter is read.
The internal address counter holds the next address of the most recently accessed address.
For example, if the address most recently accessed (for READ instruction) is address “n”, and a current
address read operation is attempted, the data at address “n+1” is read.
In current address read operation, AK09916 generates an acknowledge after receiving a slave address for the
READ instruction (R/W bit = “1”). Next, AK09916 transfers the data specified by the internal address
counter starting with the next clock pulse, then increments the internal counter by one. If the master IC
generates a stop condition instead of an acknowledge after AK09916 transmits one byte of data, the read
operation stops.
S
T
A
R
T

SDA

S

S
T
O
P

R/W="1"

Slave
Address

Data(n+1)
A
C
K

Data(n+2)
A
C
K

Data(n+3)
A
C
K

Data(n+x)
A
C
K

P

A
C
K

Figure 10.8. Current Address READ

10.1.3.2. Random Address READ
By random address read operation, data at an arbitrary address can be read.
The random address read operation requires to execute WRITE instruction as dummy before a slave address
for the READ instruction (R/W bit = “1”) is transmitted. In random read operation, a start condition is first
generated then a slave address for the WRITE instruction (R/W bit = “0”) and a read address are transmitted
sequentially.
After AK09916 generates an acknowledge in response to this address transmission, a start condition and aslave address for the READ instruction (R/W bit = “1”) are generated again. AK09916 generates an
acknowledge in response to this slave address transmission. Next, AK09916 transfers the data at the
specified address then increments the internal address counter by one. If the master IC generates a stop
condition instead of an acknowledge after data is transferred, the read operation stops.
S
T
A
R
T

SDA

S

S
T
A
R
T

R/W="0"Slave
Address

Register
Address(n)
A
C
K

S
A
C
K

S
T
O
P

R/W="1"

Slave
Address

Data(n)A
C
K

Data(n+1)
A
C
K

Data(n+x)
A
C
K

P

A
C
K

Figure 10.9. Random Address READ

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11. Registers
11.1. Description of Registers
AK09916 has registers of 18 addresses as indicated in Table 11.1. . Every address consists of 8 bits data.
Data is transferred to or received from the external CPU via the serial interface described previously.
Table 11.1. Register Table

00h

READ/
WRITE
READ

Company ID

Bit
width
8

WIA2

01h

READ

Device ID

8

RSV1

02h

READ

Reserved 1

8

RSV2

03h

READ

Reserved 2

8

ST1

10h

READ

Status 1

8

Data status

HXL

11h

READ

Measurement Magnetic Data

8

X-axis data

HXH

12h

READ

8

HYL

13h

READ

8

HYH

14h

READ

8

HZL

15h

READ

8

Name

Address

WIA1

Description

Remarks

Y-axis data
Z-axis data

HZH

16h

READ

TMPS

17h

READ

Dummy

8
8

Dummy

ST2

18h

READ

Status 2

8

Data status

CNTL1

30h

Dummy

8

Dummy

CNTL2

31h

Control 2

8Control settings

CNTL3

32h

Control 3

8Control settings

TS1

33h

Test

8

DO NOT ACCESS

TS2

34h

READ/
WRITE
READ/
WRITE
READ/
WRITE
READ/
WRITE
READ/
WRITE

Test

8

DO NOT ACCESS

Addresses 00h to 18h, 30h to 32h are compliant with automatic increment function of serial interface
respectively. In other modes, read data is not correct. When the address is in 00h to 18h, the address isincremented 00h  01h  02h  03h  10h  11h ...  18h, and the address goes back to 00h after
18h. When the address is in 30h to 32h, the address goes back to 30h after 32h.

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11.2. Register Map
Table 11.2. Register Map
Addr.

Register
name

D7

D6

D5

D4

Read-only register
0
0
0
0
RSV15
RSV14
RSV25
RSV24
0
0
HX5
HX4
HX13
HX12
HY5
HY4
HY13
HY12
HZ5
HZ4
HZ13
HZ12
0
0
RSV29
RSV28
Read/Write register
0
0

D3

D2

D1

D0

1
1
RSV13
RSV23
0
HX3
HX11
HY3
HY11
HZ3
HZ11
0
HOFL

0
0
RSV12
RSV22
0
HX2
HX10
HY2
HY10
HZ2
HZ10
0
0

0
0
RSV11
RSV21
DOR
HX1
HX9
HY1
HY9
HZ1
HZ9
0
0

0
1
RSV10
RSV20
DRDY
HX0
HX8
HY0
HY8
HZ0
HZ8
0
0

00h
01h
02h
03h
10h
11h
12h
13h
14h
15h
16h
17h
18h

WIA1
WIA2
RSV1
RSV2
ST1
HXL
HXH
HYL
HYH
HZL
HZH
TMPS
ST2

0
0
RSV17
RSV27
0
HX7
HX15
HY7
HY15
HZ7
HZ15
0
0

1
0
RSV16
RSV26
0
HX6
HX14
HY6
HY14
HZ6
HZ14
0
RSV30

30h

CNTL1

0

0

0

0

0

0

31h

CNTL2

0

0

0

MODE4

MODE3

MODE2

MODE1

MODE0

32h

CNTL3

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

SRST

33h

TS1

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

34h

TS2

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

When VDD is turned ON, POR function works and all registers of AK09916 are initialized.
TS1 and TS2 are test registers for shipment test. Do not access these registers.

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11.3. Detailed Description of Register
11.3.1. WIA: Who I Am
Addr.

Register
name

D7

D6

00h
01h

WIA1
WIA2

0
0

1
0

D5

D4

D3

D2

D1

D0

Read-only register
0
0
0
0

1
1

0
0

0
0

0
1

WIA1[7:0] bits: Company ID of AKM. It is described in one byte and fixed value.
48h: fixed
WIA2[7:0] bits: Device ID of AK09916. It is described in one byte and fixed value.
09h: fixed
11.3.2. RSV: Reserved
Addr.

Register
name

02h
03h

RSV1
RSV2

D7
RSV17
RSV27

D6

D5

D4

D3

D2

D1

D0

RSV13
RSV23

RSV12
RSV22

RSV11
RSV21

RSV10
RSV20

D4

D3

D2

D1

D0

Read-only register
0
0
0
0

0
0

0
0

DOR
0

DRDY
0

Read-only register
RSV16 RSV15 RSV14
RSV26 RSV25 RSV24

RSV1[7:0] bits/ RSV2[7:0] bits: Reserved register for AKM.

11.3.3. ST1: Status 1
Addr.
10h

Register
name
ST1
Reset

D7

D6

0
0

0
0

D5

DRDY: Data Ready“0”: Normal“1”: Data is ready
DRDY bit turns to “1” when data is ready in Single measurement mode, Continuous measurement mode 1, 2,
3, 4 or Self-test mode. It returns to “0” when any one of ST2 register or measurement data register (HXL to
TMPS) is read.
DOR: Data Overrun“0”: Normal“1”: Data overrun
DOR bit turns to “1” when data has been skipped in Continuous measurement mode 1, 2, 3, 4. It returns to “0”when any one of ST2 register or measurement data register (HXL to TMPS) is read.

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11.3.4. HXL to HZH: Measurement Magnetic data
Addr.
11h
12h
13h
14h
15h
16h

Register
name

D7

D6

HXL
HXH
HYL
HYH
HZL
HZH
Reset

HX7
HX15
HY7
HY15
HZ7
HZ15
0

HX6
HX14
HY6
HY14
HZ6
HZ14
0

D5

D4

D3

D2

D1

D0

Read-only register
HX5
HX4
HX13
HX12
HY5
HY4
HY13
HY12
HZ5
HZ4
HZ13
HZ12
0
0

HX3
HX11
HY3
HY11
HZ3
HZ11
0

HX2
HX10
HY2
HY10
HZ2
HZ10
0

HX1
HX9
HY1
HY9
HZ1
HZ9
0

HX0
HX8
HY0
HY8
HZ0
HZ8
0

Measurement data of magnetic sensor X-axis/Y-axis/Z-axis
HXL[7:0] bits: X-axis measurement data lower 8-bit
HXH[15:8] bits: X-axis measurement data higher 8-bit
HYL[7:0] bits: Y-axis measurement data lower 8-bit
HYH[15:8] bits: Y-axis measurement data higher 8-bit
HZL[7:0] bits: Z-axis measurement data lower 8-bit
HZH[15:8] bits: Z-axis measurement data higher 8-bit
Measurement data is stored in two’s complement and Little Endian format. Measurement range of each axis
is -32752 to 32752 in 16-bit output.
Table 11.3. Measurement magnetic data format
Measurement data (each axis) [15:0] bits
Magnetic flux
density [µＴ]
Two’s complement
Hex
Decimal0111 1111 1111 0000
7FF0
32752
4912(max.)||||
0000 0000 0000 0001
0001
1
0.15
0000 0000 0000 0000
0000
001111 1111 1111 1111
FFFF
-1
-0.15
|
|
|
|
1000 0000 0001 0000
8010
-32752-4912(min.)11.3.5. TMPS: Dummy
Addr.
17h

Register
name

D7

D6

TMPS
Reset

0
0

0
0

D5

D4

D3

D2

D1

D0

Read-only register
0
0
0
0

0
0

0
0

0
0

0
0

TMPS[7:0] bits: Dummy register.

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11.3.6. ST2: Status 2
Addr.
18h

Register
name

D7

D6

0
0

RSV30
0

ST2
Reset

D5

D4

Read-only register
RSV29
RSV28
0
0

D3

D2

D1

D0

HOFL
0

0
0

0
0

0
0

ST2[6:4] bits: Reserved register for AKM.
HOFL: Magnetic sensor overflow“0”: Normal“1”: Magnetic sensor overflow occurred
In Single measurement mode, Continuous measurement mode 1, 2, 3, 4, and Self-test mode, magnetic sensor
may overflow even though measurement data register is not saturated. In this case, measurement data is notcorrect and HOFL bit turns to “1”. When measurement data register is updated, HOFL bit is updated. Referto 9.4.3.6 for detailed information.
ST2 register has a role as data reading end register, also. When any of measurement data register (HXL to
TMPS) is read in Continuous measurement mode 1, 2, 3, 4, it means data reading start and taken as datareading until ST2 register is read. Therefore, when any of measurement data is read, be sure to read ST2
register at the end.
11.3.7. CNTL1: Dummy
Register
name

D7

D6

D5

CNTL1
Reset

0
0

0
0

Addr.
30h

D4

D3

D2

D1

D0

Read/Write register
0
0
0
0

0
0

0
0

0
0

0
0

D6

D5

D3

D2

D1

D0

0
0

Read/Write register0
MODE4 MODE3000

CNTL1[7:0] bits: Dummy register.
11.3.8. CNTL2: Control 2
Addr.
31h

Register
name

CNTL2
Reset

D7
0
0

D4

MODE2
0

MODE1 MODE000

MODE[4:0] bits: Operation mode setting“00000”: Power-down mode
“00001”: Single measurement mode
“00010”: Continuous measurement mode 1“00100”: Continuous measurement mode 2“00110”: Continuous measurement mode 3“01000”: Continuous measurement mode 4“10000”: Self-test mode
Other code settings are prohibited.
When each mode is set, AK09916 transits to the set mode. Refer to 9.3 for detailed information.

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11.3.9. CNTL3: Control 3
Register
name

D7

D6

D5

CNTL3
Reset

0
0

0
0

Read/Write register
0
0
0
0

Addr.
32h

D4

D3

D2

D1

D0

0
0

0
0

0
0

SRST
0

SRST: Soft reset“0”: Normal“1”: Reset
When “1” is set, all registers are initialized. After reset, SRST bit turns to “0” automatically.
11.3.10. TS1, TS2: Test
Addr.
33h
34h

Register
name

TS1
TS2
Reset

D7
0

D6

D5

D4

0

Read/Write register
0
0

D3

D2

D1

D0

0

0

0

0

TS1 and TS2 registers are AKM internal test register. Do not access these registers.

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12. Example of Recommended External Connection

VDD
POWER 1.65V to 1.95V

Host CPUPower for I/F

SDA

I2C I/F

TST

VDD

0.1µF

AK09916C
SCL

B

VSS

A

(Top view)
3

2

1

VSS

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13. Package
13.1. Marking
Product name:16
Date code:
X1X2X3X4X5
 X1 = ID X2 = Year code X3 = Month code
 X4X5 = Lot

X2X3 X4X5
16 X1<Top view>

13.2. Pin Assignment

B
A

3
SDA
SCL

2
TST

1
VDD
VSS

<Top view>

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13.3. Outline Dimensions[mm]
1.180.03
2

1

1

2

3

B
0.4

0.780.03

3

0.8

0.4

A

+0.03
0.22-0.01

0.40

0.4

0.583 max.

0.147

0.03 CC

13.4. Recommended Foot Print Pattern
[mm]
3

2

1

B
0.4
A

0.4

0.21

<Top view>

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14. Relationship between the Magnetic Field and Output CodeThe measurement data increases as the magnetic flux density increases in the arrow directions.

Z

Y

X

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