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LSM6DSOX

6-axis IMU (3D accelerometer and 3D gyroscope)

The LSM6DSOX is a 6-axis imu (3d accelerometer and 3d gyroscope) from STMicroelectronics. View the full LSM6DSOX datasheet below including key specifications, electrical characteristics, absolute maximum ratings.

Official LSM6DSOX datasheet (PDF) — the source this page was extracted from.

LSM6DSOX Key Specifications

ParameterValue
Body MaterialPlastic
China RoHSCompliant
Height860 µm
Height - Seated (Max)860 µm
Length3 mm
Lifecycle StatusProduction (Last Updated: 2 weeks ago)
Max Operating Temperature85 °C
Max Supply Voltage3.6 V
Min Operating Temperature-40 °C
Min Supply Voltage1.71 V
MountSurface Mount
Mounting TypeSurface Mount
Number of Circuits1
Number of Terminals14
Operating Supply Current550 µA
Operating Supply Voltage1.8 V
Operating Temperature-40°C ~ 85°C
Output TypeDigital
Output TypeI2C, SPI
Package / Case14-VFLGA Module
REACH SVHCUnaffected
RoHSCompliant
Sensor TypeAccelerometer, Gyroscope, 6 Axis
Supplier Device Package14-LGA (2.5x3)
Temperature GradeIndustrial
Terminal Pitch500 µm
Width2.5 mm

LSM6DSOX Overview

Part: LSM6DSOXTR — STMicroelectronics

Type: 6-axis IMU (3D accelerometer + 3D gyroscope) with Machine Learning Core

Description: iNEMO inertial module with ±2/±4/±8/±16 g accelerometer and ±125 to ±2000 dps gyroscope, 0.55 mA in combo high-performance mode, 9 kbyte smart FIFO, and SPI / I²C / MIPI I3C interfaces in a 2.5 x 3.0 x 0.83 mm LGA-14L package.

Operating Conditions:

  • Supply voltage: 1.71–3.6 V (analog supply, per feature list)
  • Operating temperature: -40 to +85 °C
  • Accelerometer output data rate up to 6664 Hz; gyroscope output data rate up to 6664 Hz

Absolute Maximum Ratings:

  • Max supply voltage (Vdd): 4.8 V (range -0.3 to 4.8 V)
  • Input voltage on any control pin: -0.3 to Vdd_IO + 0.3 V
  • Storage temperature: -40 to +125 °C
  • Acceleration for 0.2 ms: 20,000 g
  • ESD (HBM): 2 kV

Key Specs:

  • Accelerometer sensitivity: 0.061 / 0.122 / 0.244 / 0.488 mg/LSB at ±2 / ±4 / ±8 / ±16 g (Vdd = 1.8 V, T = 25 °C)
  • Gyroscope sensitivity: 4.375 / 8.75 / 17.5 / 35 / 70 mdps/LSB at ±125 / ±250 / ±500 / ±1000 / ±2000 dps
  • Gyroscope rate noise density (high-performance mode): 3.8 mdps/√Hz typ
  • Accelerometer noise density (high-performance mode): 75 μg/√Hz typ at ±2 g and ±4 g, 80 μg/√Hz at ±8 g, 110 μg/√Hz at ±16 g
  • Accelerometer zero-g offset accuracy: ±20 mg typ
  • Gyroscope zero-rate level: ±1 dps typ
  • Sensitivity change vs. temperature: ±0.01 %/°C (accelerometer), ±0.007 %/°C (gyroscope), -40 to +85 °C
  • Gyroscope sensitivity tolerance: ±1 % typ at component level

Features:

  • 0.55 mA in combo high-performance mode; always-on low-power operation
  • Smart FIFO up to 9 kbyte
  • Machine Learning Core and programmable finite state machines (up to 16)
  • Sensor hub supporting up to 4 external sensors
  • Auxiliary SPI for OIS data output; EIS and OIS support
  • S4S data synchronization
  • Pedometer, step detector/counter, significant motion and tilt detection
  • Interrupts: free-fall, wakeup, 6D/4D orientation, click and double-click
  • Embedded temperature sensor
  • Independent IO supply
  • ECOPACK, RoHS and "Green" compliant

Applications:

  • Motion tracking and gesture detection
  • Sensor hub
  • Indoor navigation
  • IoT and connected devices
  • Smart power saving for handheld devices
  • EIS and OIS for camera applications
  • Vibration monitoring and compensation

Package:

  • LGA-14L (2.5 x 3.0 x 0.83 mm typ.); LSM6DSOXTR is supplied in tape & reel (LSM6DSOX in tray)

LSM6DSOX Features

  • Power consumption: 0.55 mA in combo high-performance mode
  • 'Always-on" experience with low power consumption for both accelerometer and gyroscope
  • Smart FIFO up to 9 kbyte
  • Android compliant
  • ±2/±4/±8/±16 g full scale
  • ±125/±250/±500/±1000/±2000 dps full scale
  • Analog supply voltage: 1.71 V to 3.6 V
  • Independent IO supply (1.62 V)
  • Compact footprint: 2.5 mm x 3 mm x 0.83 mm
  • SPI / I²C & MIPI I3C SM serial interface with main processor data synchronization
  • Auxiliary SPI for OIS data output for gyroscope and accelerometer
  • OIS configurable from Aux SPI, primary interface (SPI / I²C & MIPI I3C SM )
  • Advanced pedometer, step detector and step counter
  • Significant Motion Detection, Tilt detection
  • Standard interrupts: free-fall, wakeup, 6D/4D orientation, click and double-click
  • Programmable finite state machine: accelerometer, gyroscope and external sensors
  • Machine Learning Core
  • S4S data synchronization
  • Embedded temperature sensor
  • ECOPACK ® , RoHS and 'Green' compliant

LSM6DSOX Applications

  • Motion tracking and gesture detection
  • Sensor hub
  • Indoor navigation
  • IoT and connected devices
  • Smart power saving for handheld devices
  • EIS and OIS for camera applications
  • Vibration monitoring and compensation

LSM6DSOX Pin Configuration

Figure 4. Pin connections

LSM6DSOX Electrical Characteristics

@ Vdd = 1.8 V, T = 25 °C, unless otherwise noted.

Table 3. Electrical characteristics

SymbolParameterTest conditionsMin.Typ. (1)Max.Unit
VddSupply voltage1.711.83.6V
Vdd_IOPower supply for I/O1.623.6V
IddHPGyroscope and accelerometer current consumption in high-performance mode0.55mA
LA_IddHPAccelerometer current consumption in high-performance mode170μA
LA_IddLPAccelerometer current consumption in low-power modeODR = 50 Hz ODR = 1.6 Hz26 4.5μA
LA_IddULPAccelerometer current consumption in ultra-low-power modeODR = 50 Hz ODR = 1.6 Hz9.5 4.4μA
IddPDGyroscope and accelerometer current consumption during power-down3μA
TonTurn-on time35ms
V IHDigital high-level input voltage0.7 * VDD_IOV
V ILDigital low-level input voltage0.3 * VDD_IOV
V OHHigh-level output voltageI OH = 4 mA (2)VDD_IO - 0.2V
V OLLow-level output voltageI OL = 4 mA (2)0.2V
TopOperating temperature range-40+85°C

LSM6DSOX 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 7. Absolute maximum ratings

SymbolRatingsMaximum valueUnit
VddSupply voltage-0.3 to 4.8V
T STGStorage temperature range-40 to +125°C
SgAcceleration g for 0.2 ms20,000g
ESDElectrostatic discharge protection (HBM)2kV
VinInput voltage on any control pin (including CS, SCL/SPC, SDA/SDI/SDO, SDO/SA0)-0.3 to Vdd_IO +0.3V

Note: Supply voltage on any pin should never exceed 4.8 V.

Table 7. 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.

LSM6DSOX 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.

Variants on the same datasheet

These parts have exact links to the same datasheet. They are candidates to compare, not verified drop-in replacements; check package, pinout and electrical limits.

Part NumberManufacturerPackage
LSM6DSOXTRSTMicroelectronics14-VFLGA Module

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