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MPU-9250

The MPU-9250 is an electronic component from TDK InvenSense. View the full MPU-9250 datasheet below including key specifications, electrical characteristics, absolute maximum ratings.

Manufacturer

TDK InvenSense

Category

Sensors, Transducers

Package

24-TFQFN Module Exposed Pad

Lifecycle

Obsolete

Key Specifications

ParameterValue
Mounting TypeSurface Mount
Operating Temperature-40°C ~ 85°C
Output TypeI2C, SPI
Package / Case24-TFQFN Module Exposed Pad
Sensor TypeAccelerometer, Gyroscope, Magnetometer, 9 Axis
Supplier Device Package24-QFN (3x3)

Overview

Part: MPU-9250 — InvenSense

Type: 9-axis MotionTracking device

Description: The MPU-9250 is a multi-chip module integrating a 3-axis gyroscope, 3-axis accelerometer, 3-axis magnetometer, and a Digital Motion Processor (DMP) in a 3x3x1mm QFN package, offering user-programmable full-scale ranges for precise motion tracking.

Operating Conditions:

  • Supply voltage: 2.4–3.6V
  • Digital IO supply: 1.71V to VDD
  • Operating temperature: -40 to +85°C
  • Gyroscope full-scale range: ±250, ±500, ±1000, ±2000°/sec
  • Accelerometer full-scale range: ±2, ±4, ±8, ±16 g
  • Magnetometer full-scale range: ±4800μT

Absolute Maximum Ratings:

Key Specs:

  • Gyroscope ADC Word Length: 16 bits
  • Gyroscope Sensitivity Scale Factor (FS_SEL=0): 131 LSB/(º/s)
  • Gyroscope Total RMS Noise (DLPFCFG=2): 0.1 º/s-rms
  • Accelerometer ADC Word Length: 16 bits
  • Accelerometer Sensitivity Scale Factor (AFS_SEL=0): 16,384 LSB/g
  • Accelerometer Noise Power Spectral Density: 300 μg/√Hz
  • Magnetometer Output data resolution: 14 bit (0.6μT/LSB)
  • Operating current (all 9 axes and DMP enabled): 3.5mA

Features:

  • Digital-output X-, Y-, and Z-Axis angular rate sensors (gyroscopes) with 16-bit ADCs
  • Digital-output triple-axis accelerometer with 16-bit ADCs
  • 3-axis silicon monolithic Hall-effect magnetic sensor
  • Internal Digital Motion Processing™ (DMP™) engine
  • Auxiliary master I2C bus for reading data from external sensors
  • 512 byte FIFO buffer
  • Digital-output temperature sensor
  • 400kHz Fast Mode I2C for communicating with all registers
  • 1MHz SPI serial interface for communicating with all registers
  • 20MHz SPI serial interface for reading sensor and interrupt registers
  • 10,000 g shock tolerant

Applications:

  • Location based services, points of interest, and dead reckoning
  • Handset and portable gaming
  • Motion-based game controllers
  • 3D remote controls for Internet connected DTVs and set top boxes, 3D mice
  • Wearable sensors for health, fitness and sports

Package:

  • QFN (3x3x1mm)

Features

The triple-axis MEMS gyroscope in the MPU-9250 includes a wide range of features:

  • Digital-output X-, Y-, and Z-Axis angular rate sensors (gyroscopes) with a user-programmable fullscale range of ±250, ±500, ±1000, and ±2000°/sec and integrated 16-bit ADCs
  • Digitally-programmable low-pass filter
  • Gyroscope operating current: 3.2mA
  • Sleep mode current: 8μA
  • Factory calibrated sensitivity scale factor
  • Self-test

Applications

  • Location based services, points of interest, and dead reckoning
  • Handset and portable gaming
  • Motion-based game controllers
  • 3D remote controls for Internet connected DTVs and set top boxes, 3D mice
  • Wearable sensors for health, fitness and sports

Electrical Characteristics

Typical Operating Circuit of section 4.2, VDD = 2.5V, VDDIO = 2.5V, TA=25°C, unless otherwise noted.

Table 3 D.C. Electrical Characteristics

PARAMETERCONDITIONSMINTYPMAXUnitsNotes
SUPPLY VOLTAGESSUPPLY VOLTAGESSUPPLY VOLTAGESSUPPLY VOLTAGESSUPPLY VOLTAGESSUPPLY VOLTAGESSUPPLY VOLTAGES
VDD2.42.53.6V
VDDIO1.711.8VDDV
SUPPLY CURRENTSSUPPLY CURRENTSSUPPLY CURRENTSSUPPLY CURRENTSSUPPLY CURRENTSSUPPLY CURRENTSSUPPLY CURRENTS
Normal Mode9-axis (no DMP), 1 kHz gyro ODR, 4 kHz accel ODR, 8 Hz mag. repetition rate3.7mA
Normal Mode6-axis (accel + gyro, no DMP), 1 kHz gyro ODR, 4 kHz accel ODR3.4mA
Normal Mode3-axis Gyroscope only (no DMP), 1 kHz ODR3.2mA
Normal Mode6-axis (accel + magnetometer, no DMP), 4 kHz accel ODR, mag. repetition rate = 8 Hz730μA
Normal Mode3-Axis Accelerometer, 4kHz ODR (no DMP)450μA
Normal Mode3-axis Magnetometer only (no DMP), 8 Hz repetition rate280μA
Accelerometer Low Power Mode (DMP, Gyroscope, Magnetometer disabled)0.98 Hz update rate8.4μA1
Accelerometer Low Power Mode (DMP, Gyroscope, Magnetometer disabled)31.25 Hz update rate19.8μA1
Full Chip Idle Mode Supply Current8μA
TEMPERATURE RANGETEMPERATURE RANGETEMPERATURE RANGETEMPERATURE RANGETEMPERATURE RANGETEMPERATURE RANGETEMPERATURE RANGE
Specified Temperature RangePerformance parameters are not applicable beyond Specified Temperature Range-40+85°C

Supply Current in μA = Sleep Current + Update Rate * 0.376

Absolute Maximum Ratings

Stress above those listed as 'Absolute Maximum Ratings' may cause permanent damage to the device. These are stress ratings only and functional operation of the device at these conditions is not implied. Exposure to the absolute maximum ratings conditions for extended periods may affect device reliability.

SpecificationSymbolConditionsMINMAXUnits
Supply VoltageV DD-0.54V
V DDIO-0.54V
AccelerationAny axis, unpowered, 0.2ms duration10000g
TemperatureOperating-40105°C
Storage-40125°C
ESD ToleranceHBM2KV
MM250V

Package Information

24 Lead QFN (3x3x1) mm NiPdAu Lead-frame finish

DIMENSIONS IN MILLIMETERSDIMENSIONS IN MILLIMETERSDIMENSIONS IN MILLIMETERS
SYMBOLSDESCRIPTIONMINNOMMAX
APackage thickness0.951.001.05
A1Lead finger (pad) seating height0.000.020.05
bLead finger (pad) width0.150.200.25
c Lead frame (pad)height---0.15 REF---
D Package width2.903.003.10
D2 Exposed pad width1.651.701.75
E Package length2.903.003.10
E2 Exposed pad length1.491.541.59
e Lead finger-finger (pad-pad) pitch---0.40---
f (e-b) Lead-lead (Pad-Pad)space0.150.200.25
K Lead(pad) to Exposed Pad Space---0.35 REF---
LLead (pad) length0.250.300.35
R Lead (pad) corner radius0.075REF---
s Corner lead (pad) outer radius to corner lead outer radius---0.25 REF---
y0.00---0.075

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