The sensor incorporates a 16-bit digital, triaxial accelerometer; 16-bit digital, triaxial gyroscope; and triaxial geomagnetic sensor to accurately measure orientation and detect motion in nine degrees of freedom (DoF). It offers acceleration ranges of ±2g to ±16g and gyroscopic range up to 2,000 degrees per second (°/s).
Optimised for low offset, low noise and best temperature stability, the sensor offers an extremely low drift for accurate real-time user experience.
A built-in power management unit and ultra-low-power background application features enable the application processor to remain in sleep mode much longer.
With a typical current consumption of only 1580μA, the sensor is ideal for always-on applications in battery-driven devices.
The device is pin- and register-compatible with the Bosch BMI160 inertial measurement unit (IMU), simplifying integration into existing designs, and comes factory calibrated and ready to use in a compact 2.5 × 3.0 × 0.95mm package.
For development, the BMX160 shuttle board enables designers to gain easy access to the sensor’s pins via a simple socket.
