LSM6DSL
iNEMO Inertial Module (3D Accelerometer and 3D Gyroscope)The LSM6DSL is a inemo inertial module (3d accelerometer and 3d gyroscope) from STMicroelectronics. View the full LSM6DSL datasheet below including key specifications, electrical characteristics, absolute maximum ratings.
Official LSM6DSL datasheet (PDF) — the source this page was extracted from.
LSM6DSL Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| FIFO Memory Size | 4 kbyte |
| IO Supply Voltage | 1.62 V |
| Package Dimensions | 2.5 mm x 3 mm x 0.83 mm |
| Supply Voltage Range | 1.71 V to 3.6 V |
| Communication Interfaces | SPI, I2C |
| Gyroscope Full Scale Range | ±125/±245/±500/±1000/±2000 dps |
| Operating Temperature Range | -40 to +85 °C |
| Accelerometer Full Scale Range | ±2/±4/±8/±16 g |
| Power Consumption (Normal Mode) | 0.4 mA |
| Power Consumption (High-Performance Mode) | 0.65 mA |
LSM6DSL Overview
Part: LSM6DSL — STMicroelectronics
Type: iNEMO Inertial Module (3D Accelerometer and 3D Gyroscope)
Description: A system-in-package featuring a 3D digital accelerometer and a 3D digital gyroscope, performing at 0.65 mA in high-performance mode, with ±2/±4/±8/±16 g full scale acceleration and ±125/±245/±500/±1000/±2000 dps angular rate ranges.
Operating Conditions:
- Supply voltage: 1.71 V to 3.6 V
- Operating temperature: -40 to +85 °C
- Independent IOs supply: 1.62 V
Key Specs:
- Power consumption (combo normal mode): 0.4 mA
- Power consumption (combo high-performance mode): 0.65 mA
- Accelerometer full scale: ±2/±4/±8/±16 g
- Gyroscope full scale: ±125/±245/±500/±1000/±2000 dps
- Smart FIFO size: Up to 4 kbyte
- Embedded temperature sensor
- Digital interfaces: SPI & I2C
Features:
- 'Always-on' experience with low power consumption for both accelerometer and gyroscope
- Compliant with Android K, L, and M
- Hard, soft ironing for external magnetic sensor corrections
- Pedometer, step detector and step counter
- Significant motion and tilt function
- Standard interrupts: free-fall, wakeup, 6D/4D orientation, click and double-click
- ECOPACK®, RoHS and 'Green' compliant
Applications:
- Motion tracking and gesture detection
- Collecting sensor data
- Indoor navigation
- IoT and connected devices
- Intelligent power saving for handheld devices
- Vibration monitoring and compensation
Package:
- LGA-14L (2.5x3x0.83mm)
LSM6DSL Features
- Power consumption: 0.4 mA in combo normal mode and 0.65 mA in combo high-performance mode
- 'Always-on' experience with low power consumption for both accelerometer and gyroscope
- Smart FIFO up to 4 kbyte based on features set
- Compliant with Android K, L, and M
- Hard, soft ironing for external magnetic sensor corrections
- ±2/±4/±8/±16 g full scale
- ±125/±245/±500/±1000/±2000 dps full scale
- Analog supply voltage: 1.71 V to 3.6 V
- Independent IOs supply (1.62 V)
- Compact footprint, 2.5 mm x 3 mm x 0.83 mm
- SPI & I 2 C serial interface with main processor data synchronization feature
- Pedometer, step detector and step counter
- Significant motion and tilt function
- Standard interrupts: free-fall, wakeup, 6D/4D orientation, click and double-click
- Embedded temperature sensor
- ECOPACK ® , RoHS and 'Green' compliant
LSM6DSL Applications
- Motion tracking and gesture detection
- Collecting sensor data
- Indoor navigation
- IoT and connected devices
- Intelligent power saving for handheld devices
- Vibration monitoring and compensation
LSM6DSL Pin Configuration
Figure 1. Pin connections
Figure 1. Pin connections
- Leave pin electrically unconnected and soldered to PCB.
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LSM6DSL Electrical Characteristics
- @ Vdd = 1.8 V, T = 25 °C unless otherwise noted.
Table 4. Electrical characteristics
| Symbol | Parameter | Test conditions | Min. | Typ. (1) | Max. | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vdd | Supply voltage | 1.71 | 1.8 | 3.6 | V | |
| Vdd_IO | Power supply for I/O | 1.62 | Vdd + 0.1 | V | ||
| IddHP | Gyroscope and accelerometer current consumption in high-performance mode | ODR = 1.6 kHz | 0.65 | mA | ||
| IddNM | Gyroscope and accelerometer current consumption in normal mode | ODR = 208 Hz | 0.45 | mA | ||
| IddLP | Gyroscope and accelerometer current consumption in low-power mode | ODR = 52 Hz | 0.29 | mA | ||
| LA_IddHP | Accelerometer current consumption in high-performance mode | ODR < 1.6 kHz ODR ≥ 1.6 kHz | 150 160 | μ A | ||
| LA_IddNM | Accelerometer current consumption in normal mode | ODR = 208 Hz | 85 | μ A | ||
| LA_IddLM | Accelerometer current consumption in low-power mode | ODR = 52 Hz ODR = 12.5 Hz ODR = 1.6 Hz | 25 9 4.5 | μ A | ||
| IddPD | Gyroscope and accelerometer current consumption during power-down | 3 | μ A | |||
| Ton | Turn-on time | 35 | ms | |||
| V IH | Digital high-level input voltage | 0.7 * VDD_IO | V | |||
| V IL | Digital low-level input voltage | 0.3 * VDD_IO | V | |||
| V OH | High-level output voltage | I OH = 4 mA (2) | VDD_IO - 0.2 | V | ||
| V OL | Low-level output voltage | I OL = 4 mA (2) | 0.2 | V | ||
| Top | Operating temperature range | -40 | +85 | °C |
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LSM6DSL Absolute Maximum Ratings
Stresses above those listed as 'Absolute maximum ratings' may cause permanent damage to the device. This is a stress rating only and functional operation of the device under these conditions is not implied. Exposure to maximum rating conditions for extended periods may affect device reliability.
Table 8. Absolute maximum ratings
| Symbol | Ratings | Maximum value | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vdd | Supply voltage | -0.3 to 4.8 | V |
| T STG | Storage temperature range | -40 to +125 | °C |
| Sg | Acceleration g for 0.2 ms | 10,000 | g |
| ESD | Electrostatic discharge protection (HBM) | 2 | kV |
| Vin | Input voltage on any control pin (including CS, SCL/SPC, SDA/SDI/SDO, SDO/SA0) | 0.3 to Vdd_IO +0.3 | V |
Supply voltage on any pin should never exceed 4.8 V.
Table 8. Absolute maximum ratings
This device is sensitive to mechanical shock, improper handling can cause permanent damage to the part.
This device is sensitive to electrostatic discharge (ESD), improper handling can cause permanent damage to the part.
Note:
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LSM6DSL Package Information
In order to meet environmental requirements, ST offers these devices in different grades of ECOPACK ® packages, depending on their level of environmental compliance. ECOPACK ® specifications, grade definitions and product status are available at: www.st.com. ECOPACK is an ST trademark.
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