Six-axis inertial measurement unit with 16-bit accelerometer and ultra low-power gyroscope

Available now from Mouser stock, Bosch Sensortec's BMI160 is a 6-axis inertial measurement unit comprised of a 16-bit accelerometer and an ultra-low power gyroscope. The device features low power consumption of 950µA and precise computation. These features plus a compact, 14-pin LGA package of 2.5mm x 3mm x 0.8mm makes the BMI160 from Bosch ideal for mobile applications such as augmented reality, immersive gaming and indoor navigation. High precision sensor data is provided along with a 39µs resolution timestamp created with a real-time clock. A configurable on-chip interrupt engine provides context awareness as always-on background functions. Interrupts, requiring no software algorithms, include any- or no-motion detection, tap/double tap sensing, orientation detection, free-fall or shock events, says the company.