STMicroelectronics has extended its motion-sensor portfolio with what is claimed to be the market's smallest 3-axis analog-output gyroscope. Housed inside a 4x4x1mm3 package ST's L3G462A gyroscope provides angular-rate detection with a separate output for each of the three axes. The gyroscope's compact design is said to eliminate the layout and placement issues common with existing solutions, without penalty in performance or reliability. Its stability over temperature (+/- 0.04dps/degrees C) and sensitivity (+/- 0.017%/degrees C) improves measurement accuracy and a low noise level (0.017dps/sqrtHz) assures
.high precision in movement and gesture recognition
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The full scale of +/- 625dps measures gestures and movements of different types and speeds, enabling applications from navigation to motion-activated user interface and gaming. Its analog interface ensures fast response with low latency and offers flexibility in external filtering capabilities and fine-tuning of key parameters to the individual application requirements
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This 3-axis analog-output gyroscope can operate with any supply voltage in the range of 2.4 to 3.6V and the power-down and sleep-to-wake modes contribute to the reduction in power consumption of the entire system.
ST's newest yroscope is aimed at advancing adoption of high-precision gesture control and intuitive user interfaces in mobile phones, tablets, game controllers and other consumer devices. Volume production is scheduled for the end of Q3 2011 and the unit price is $3.5 in quantities of 1000 pieces.
This 3-axis analog-output gyroscope can operate with any supply voltage in the range of 2.4 to 3.6V and the power-down and sleep-to-wake modes contribute to the reduction in power consumption of the entire system.
ST's newest yroscope is aimed at advancing adoption of high-precision gesture control and intuitive user interfaces in mobile phones, tablets, game controllers and other consumer devices. Volume production is scheduled for the end of Q3 2011 and the unit price is $3.5 in quantities of 1000 pieces.