6-axis IMU with Machine Learning for accurate and battery-friendly motion tracking   Webinar Date: Tuesday, October 15th, 2019      Watch Now

Watch the recording to learn how a revolutionary new motion sensor with built-in Machine Learning processing capabilities is transforming embedded sensor design.

During the presentation we introduce the LSM6DSOX iNEMO™ sensor from ST, a 6-axis high-performance inertial measurement unit (IMU) designed for gaming, wearables, consumer electronics and other IoT battery-powered applications.

The LSM6DSOX contains finite-state machine logic (FSM) and a Machine Learning Core (MLC) that allow classification of motion data based on known patterns. These unique features relieve the main processor from the first stage of activity tracking, saving energy to accelerate motion-based applications. Devices equipped with the LSM6DSOX can deliver a convenient and responsive "always-on" user experience without sacrificing battery runtime.

The device also has more internal memory than conventional sensors and a state-of-the-art high-speed I³C digital interface, allowing shorter connection times and longer periods between interactions with the main controller, resulting in even greater energy savings. The LSM6DSOX boosts performance at 0.55 mA in high-performance mode while offering low-power features for an optimal motion tracking experience.

Agenda

• Introduction and overview of the LSM6DSOX
• Key performance parameters and digital features
• Description of the Finite State Machine (FSM)
• FSM tools and examples for evaluation and programming
• Description of the Machine Learning Core (MLC)
• MLC tools and examples for evaluation and programming

Speakers

Simon Callewaert is a Product Marketing Engineer for Sensors at STMicroelectronics, a position he has held since 2019. He joined ST in 2011 as a member of the R&D team working on 28 nm FDSOI and design kits in France. He transferred to ST Japan in 2013, and to the U.S. in 2015, where he focused on ASIC and COT opportunities in markets such as wearable and networking. Simon Callewaert was born near Lille, France in 1988 and graduated from the EPF Lausanne, Switzerland with a Masters degree in Electronics.

Matteo Fusi is a Product Marketing Manager for Sensors and Actuators at STMicroelectronics, a position he has held since 2018. He joined ST in 2010 as a member of the MEMS Technology Development team working on motion sensors and micro-actuators. He transferred to the US in 2014, and since then has focused on growing the IoT business through system solutions for smart environments and smart things. Matteo Fusi was born in Milan, Italy in 1981 and graduated from the Politecnico di Milano with a Masters Degree in Electronics and a Ph.D in Materials Engineering.

 

More on the iNEMO™ 6-axis IMU with Machine Learning Core

The LSM6DSOX is a system-in-package featuring a 3D digital accelerometer and a 3D digital gyroscope boosting performance at 0.55 mA in high-performance mode and enabling always-on low-power features for an optimal motion experience for the consumer.

The LSM6DSOX supports main OS requirements, offering real, virtual and batch sensors with 9 kbytes for dynamic data batching. ST’s family of MEMS sensor modules leverages the robust and mature manufacturing processes already used for the production of micro-machined accelerometers and gyroscopes. The various sensing elements are manufactured using specialized micro-machining processes, while the IC interfaces are developed using CMOS technology that allows the design of a dedicated circuit which is trimmed to better match the characteristics of the sensing element.

The LSM6DSOX has a full-scale acceleration range of ±2/±4/±8/±16 g and an angular rate range of ±125/±250/±500/±1000/±2000 dps.

The LSM6DSOX fully supports EIS and OIS applications as the module includes a dedicated configurable signal processing path for OIS and auxiliary SPI, configurable for both the gyroscope and accelerometer. The LSM6DSOX OIS can be configured from the Auxiliary SPI and primary interface (SPI / I²C & MIPI I3CSM).

High robustness to mechanical shock makes the LSM6DSOX the preferred choice of system designers for the creation and manufacturing of reliable products. The LSM6DSOX is available in a plastic land grid array (LGA) package.