Six-axis IMU launched globally with extended operating temperature range

TDK Corporation now offers global availability of the InvenSense SmartAutomotive IAM-20680HV, a high-value six-axis IMU designed for a variety of in-cabin applications that also need the component to withstand harsh conditions up to +125C, with performance ensured up to +105°C. It relies on robust TDK technology and design that are widely adopted in the automotive market, setting a quality benchmark for non-safety applications.

The device integrates a three-axis gyroscope and a three-axis accelerometer within a compact 3mm x 3mm x 0.75mm³ (16-pin LGA) package, providing pin-to-pin and register compatibility with all other SmartAutomotive MEMS sensors in LGA packages. Featuring a selectable ±125dps gyroscope full-scale, it offers higher resolution for a seamless user navigation experience. Complementing other products in the same family, the device enriches the IMU product portfolio, offering the best trade-off to address cost-effective automotive applications.

With industry-leading low-noise performance, sensitivity tolerance, and high reliability, the product empowers engineers to scale a diverse range of automotive applications, including but not limited to telematics, heads-up displays, navigation systems, door control, and crash-recording.

“In a fast-evolving automotive industry where high performance must meet affordability, innovation, scalability, and efficiency are no longer options,” said Alberto Marinoni, senior director of Product Marketing Automotive at InvenSense, a TDK Group company. “Our technology empowers Tier 1s and OEMs to develop cutting-edge solutions in a cost-sensitive environment without compromising on quality or performance.”

Main applications include:

• GNSS modules and positioning
• Heads-up displays
• Cockpit domain controllers
• Navigation systems
• E-calls
• Telematic box positioning
• Door control
• Driving-style recording