Overview
The LSM6DSMTR, produced by STMicroelectronics, is a system-in-package that integrates a 3D digital accelerometer and a 3D digital gyroscope. This component is designed to provide an optimal motion experience for consumer applications, offering high-performance and low-power features. It supports main OS requirements and includes real, virtual, and batch sensors with 4 kbyte for dynamic data batching. The LSM6DSMTR leverages robust and mature manufacturing processes for micromachined accelerometers and gyroscopes, ensuring high reliability and robustness to mechanical shock.
Key Specifications
| Type | Accelerometer/Gyroscope |
|---|---|
| Output Type | Digital |
| Supply Current | 0.65 mA (high-performance mode), 0.4 mA (combo normal mode) |
| Supply Voltage | 1.71 V to 3.6 V |
| Temperature Range | -40°C to +85°C |
| Package Style | LGA-14 |
| Mounting Method | Surface Mount |
| Full-Scale Acceleration Range | ±2/±4/±8/±16 g |
| Angular Rate Range | ±125/±250/±500/±1000/±2000 dps |
| Interface | SPI & I2C |
Key Features
- Always-on low-power features for both accelerometer and gyroscope
- Smart FIFO up to 4 kbyte based on feature set
- Android M compliant
- Auxiliary SPI for OIS data output for gyroscope and accelerometer
- Hard, soft ironing for external magnetic sensor corrections
- Dedicated gyroscope low-pass filters for UI and OIS applications
- Smart embedded functions: pedometer, step detector and step counter, significant motion and tilt
- Standard interrupts: free-fall, wakeup, 6D/4D orientation, click and double-click
- Embedded temperature sensor
- ECOPACK, RoHS, and “Green” compliant
Applications
The LSM6DSMTR is widely used in various applications that require precise motion sensing, including:
- Electronic Image Stabilization (EIS) and Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) in cameras and smartphones
- Consumer electronics such as wearables, fitness trackers, and gaming devices
- Industrial and automotive applications requiring robust and reliable motion sensing
- Health and fitness monitoring devices due to its embedded pedometer, step detector, and step counter functions
Q & A
- What is the LSM6DSMTR?
The LSM6DSMTR is a system-in-package featuring a 3D digital accelerometer and a 3D digital gyroscope produced by STMicroelectronics.
- What are the supply voltage and current requirements of the LSM6DSMTR?
The LSM6DSMTR operates with a supply voltage of 1.71 V to 3.6 V and consumes 0.65 mA in high-performance mode and 0.4 mA in combo normal mode.
- What is the temperature range of the LSM6DSMTR?
The LSM6DSMTR operates within a temperature range of -40°C to +85°C.
- What are the full-scale acceleration and angular rate ranges of the LSM6DSMTR?
The full-scale acceleration range is ±2/±4/±8/±16 g, and the angular rate range is ±125/±250/±500/±1000/±2000 dps.
- Does the LSM6DSMTR support EIS and OIS applications?
- What interfaces does the LSM6DSMTR use for communication?
The LSM6DSMTR uses SPI and I2C serial interfaces for communication with the main processor.
- Is the LSM6DSMTR compliant with environmental standards?
- What are some of the smart embedded functions of the LSM6DSMTR?
The LSM6DSMTR includes smart embedded functions such as pedometer, step detector and step counter, significant motion, and tilt detection.
- What type of packaging does the LSM6DSMTR come in?
The LSM6DSMTR is available in a plastic land grid array (LGA) package.
- What is the mounting method for the LSM6DSMTR?
The LSM6DSMTR is mounted using the surface mount method.
