STMicroelectronics LSM6DS3TR

The LSM6DS3TR-C is a system-in-package (SiP) developed by STMicroelectronics, featuring a 3D digital accelerometer and a 3D digital gyroscope. This module is part of the iNEMO inertial module family and is designed to provide an always-on motion experience with low power consumption. It is particularly suited for applications requiring precise motion, orientation, and navigation data.

The device leverages robust and mature manufacturing processes for micromachined accelerometers and gyroscopes, combined with CMOS technology for the IC interfaces. This ensures high reliability and performance in various environmental conditions.

• Always-on Experience: Low power consumption for both accelerometer and gyroscope, enabling continuous motion sensing.
• Smart FIFO: Up to 4 kbyte FIFO buffer based on feature set.
• Compliance: Compliant with Android M and other main OS requirements.
• Magnetic Sensor Corrections: Hard and soft ironing for external magnetic sensor corrections.
• Interrupts: Standard interrupts for free-fall, wakeup, 6D/4D orientation, click, and double-click.
• Embedded Temperature Sensor: Integrated temperature sensor for environmental monitoring.
• Power Saving: Intelligent power saving features for handheld devices.
• Vibration Monitoring: Vibration monitoring and compensation capabilities.
• Tap and Double-Tap Detection: Detection of tap and double-tap events.
• Pedometer and Step Detection: Pedometer, step detector, and step counter functions.
• ECOPACK®, RoHS, and Green Compliant: Environmentally friendly packaging and compliance with RoHS and Green standards.

• Pedometer and Fitness Trackers: Step detection, step counter, and significant motion functions.
• Indoor Navigation: Precise orientation and motion data for indoor navigation systems.
• IoT and Connected Devices: Motion sensing and orientation data for IoT applications.
• Handheld Devices: Intelligent power saving and vibration monitoring for handheld devices.
• 6D Orientation Detection: Detection of 6D orientation for various applications.
• Free-Fall Detection: Detection of free-fall events, useful in safety and security systems.
• Tilt and Motion Functions: Significant motion and tilt functions for various industrial and consumer applications.

1. What is the LSM6DS3TR-C?

   The LSM6DS3TR-C is a system-in-package featuring a 3D digital accelerometer and a 3D digital gyroscope, designed for motion sensing and orientation applications.

2. What are the power consumption characteristics of the LSM6DS3TR-C?

   The device consumes 0.9 mA in normal mode and up to 1.25 mA in high-performance mode.

3. What is the operating temperature range of the LSM6DS3TR-C?

   The operating temperature range is -40°C to +85°C.

4. What interfaces does the LSM6DS3TR-C support?

   The device supports both I2C and SPI interfaces.

5. What is the full scale acceleration range of the LSM6DS3TR-C?

   The full scale acceleration range is ±2/±4/±8/±16 g.

6. What is the full scale angular rate range of the LSM6DS3TR-C?

   The full scale angular rate range is ±125/±250/±500/±1000/±2000 dps.

7. Does the LSM6DS3TR-C have any built-in interrupts?

   Yes, it has standard interrupts for free-fall, wakeup, 6D/4D orientation, click, and double-click.

8. Is the LSM6DS3TR-C environmentally friendly?

   Yes, it is ECOPACK®, RoHS, and Green compliant.

9. What are some common applications of the LSM6DS3TR-C?

   Common applications include pedometers, fitness trackers, indoor navigation, IoT devices, and handheld devices.

10. Does the LSM6DS3TR-C support dynamic data batching?

    Yes, it supports dynamic data batching with a 4 kbyte FIFO buffer.

11. How is the LSM6DS3TR-C packaged?

    The device is packaged in a plastic land grid array (LGA-14) with dimensions of 2.5 mm x 3 mm x 0.83 mm.