STMicroelectronics has launched a new MEMS device that combines three-axis sensing of both linear and angular motion. ST's LSM330DL multi-sensor module detects acceleration up to 16g and angular rate up to 2,000 dps along the pitch, roll and yaw axes. The integration of a 3-axis digital accelerometer with a 3-axis digital gyroscope in a single device is superior to discrete solutions in which mounting of multiple components in one package induces random alignment errors of the two sensors' reference axes.
ST's multi-sensor module with six degrees of freedom targets advanced motion-sensing applications, including remote controls, black-box recorders, and enhanced GPS systems.
Addressing energy efficiency on chip and at the system level, the motion-sensing module includes power-down and sleep modes and an embedded FIFO (first-in first-out) memory block, which removes the need for continuous communication between the module and the host processor. The device can operate with any supply voltage in the range of 2.4 to 3.6V.
ST's multi-sensor module with six degrees of freedom targets advanced motion-sensing applications, including remote controls, black-box recorders, and enhanced GPS systems.
Addressing energy efficiency on chip and at the system level, the motion-sensing module includes power-down and sleep modes and an embedded FIFO (first-in first-out) memory block, which removes the need for continuous communication between the module and the host processor. The device can operate with any supply voltage in the range of 2.4 to 3.6V.
ST's LSM330DL multi-sensor module is available now, with unit pricing at $3.80 for volumes in the range of 1,000 pieces.