LSM6DSV16X: a look inside
With a triple core, 6-axis architecture, the LSM6DSV16X Inertial Measurement Unit can handle advanced processing in the edge, making it ideal for advanced 3D phone mapping, context awareness in laptops and tablets, reliable and precise gesture recognition in AR and VR headsets, and always-on tracking in wearables.
LSM6DSV16X enables sensor fusion low power (SFLP), on-the-fly self-configuration, and AI algorithms.
ASIC
| FIFO up to 4.5 KB | Digital interfaces SPI / I²C & MIPI I3C® v1.1 serial | Independent IO supply 1.08 V to 3.6 V | Embedded QVar Yes | Smart feature processing in the edge Machine Learning Core (MLC), Sensor Fusion Low Power (SFLP), Finite State Machine (FSM), Adaptive Self Configuration (ASC) |
MEMS
| Accelerometer full scale ±2/ ±4/ ±8/ 16 g | Gyroscope full scale ±125/ ±250/ ±500/ ±1000/ ±2000/ ±4000 dps |
Webinar to introduce to LSM6DSV16X
ON DEMAND WEBINAR
Anyone can build smarter applications with this intelligent IMU
This webinar describe how you can activate sensor fusion and artificial intelligence algorithms in our 6-axis IMU sensor quickly and effectively. So, watch it to explore the smart ‘onlife’ applications that will benefit from the LSM6DSV16X...
Lucas SEGHIZZI
Product Marketing Manager
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MOTIONS SENSORS COMPARISON | LSM6DSV16X | LSM6DSOX | LSM6DSRX |
|---|---|---|---|
| Product information Launch date Nov, 2022 Mar, 2020 Feb, 2019 General properties Smart features in the edge MLC, FSM, SFLP, ASC MLC, FSM MLC, FSM MLC output data rate up to 240 Hz up to 104 Hz up to 104 Hz FSM output data rate up to 960Hz up to 104 Hz up to 104 Hz Acceleration Range (g) typ up to 16 g up to 16 g up to 16 g Angular Rate Range (°/s) typ up to 4000 dps up to 2000 dps up to 4000 dps Current consumption HP mode 0.65 mA 0.55 mA 1.2 mA VDDIO Supply Voltage (V) min 1.08 1.62 1.62 Angular Rate Noise Density (°/s/ √ Hz) typ 0.0028 0.005 0.0038 Accelerometer noise Density (µg/√ Hz) typ 60 60 70 Digital Interfaces SPI / I²C & MIPI I3C® v1.1 SPI / I²C & MIPI I3Csm SPI / I²C & MIPI I3Csm Sensors hub output data rate up to 480 Hz up to 104 Hz up to 104 Hz Image stabilization features OIS and EIS OIS and EIS OIS and EIS |
Developments to easily start your project with LSM6DSV16X
How to get started with LSM6DSV16X?
The best way to get started with LSM6DSV16X is to select an ST hardware platform and the ST software tool for your application.
STEVAL-MKI227KA & STEVAL-MKI109V3
Evaluation kit based on the LSM6DSV16X inertial module with a Qvar electrostatic sensor compatible with MEMS adapter motherboard
X-NUCLEO-IKS4A1
Motion MEMS and environmental sensor expansion board for STM32 Nucleo
SensorTile.box PRO
Ready-to-use programmable wireless box kit for developing any IoT application based on remote data gathering and evaluation
Buy STEVAL-MKI227KA & STEVAL-MKI109V3 online
ACTIVE
STEVAL-MKI227KA
Evaluation kit based on the LSM6DSV16X inertial module with a Qvar electrostatic sensor and three different electrodes (swipe finger and generic) to make it compatible with the STEVAL-MKI109V3.
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ACTIVE
STEVAL-MKI109V3
Ready-to-use MEMS motherboard development platform lets you monitor the behavior of ST MEMS sensors, compatible with ST MEMS adapter boards and supports I2C and SPI data modes for very high output data rates.
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Buy X-NUCLEO-IKS4A1 online
ACTIVE
X-NUCLEO-IKS4A1
Motion MEMS and environmental sensor expansion board for STM32 Nucleo including LSM6DSV16X IMU.
Distributors
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| ST eStore | WORLDWIDE |
Buy SensorTile.box PRO online
ACTIVE
SensorTile.box PRO
Ready-to-use programmable wireless box kit for developing any IoT application based on remote data gathering and evaluation.
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| ST eStore | WORLDWIDE |
Buy LSM6DSV16X online
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| ST eStore | WORLDWIDE |
Buy LSM6DSV16X online
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Buy LSM6DSV16X online
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| ST eStore | WORLDWIDE |