GRAZ, Austria--(BUSINESS WIRE)--SensorDynamics today launched a new 6DoF-IMU based on MEMS (Micro Electro Mechanical System) sensors. The compact unit with outer dimensions of only one cubic inch is considerably less expensive than other IMUs with similar specifications. Unlike other products, SensorDynamics’ 6DoF-IMU comes with continuous self diagnosis functions for a drastic increase of reliability of the application system. Typical application areas are substitution of several single inertial sensors in vehicles, back-up in heading systems, automotive black boxes and motion control for robots.

FEATURES

For easy and universal use the 6DoF-IMU offers two standard interfaces, SPI and UART. The MEMS sensors used in the IMU guarantee a high shock resistance of 1500g in operation and 2000g unpowered. Due to the low noise design of the angular rate and the acceleration sensors the IMU features a high dynamic-range; the effective number of bits is 10 at a measurement range of ±300°/s and ±5g, respectively. The 6DoF-IMU is fully temperature compensated from -25°C to +85°C. The maximum offset is ±1.5°/s and ±0.11g, respectively, for all operating conditions. More technical details can be found in the SD-6DoF-IMU datasheet.

The PCB version of the IMU is suited for fast adaptation to customer specific applications and for small and medium- series production. For high volume production SensorDynamics also offers a 6DoF-IMU in a stable package.

AVAILABILITY AND PRICE

The 6DoF-IMU is now available. An evaluation kit including a “plug&play” USB board can be ordered for USD 420. The 1k price is USD 260 per IMU. Please contact our local sales representatives for a competitive quote for series production.

ABOUT SENSORDYNAMICS

SensorDynamics is a rapidly expanding semi-fabless semiconductor company that focuses on innovative sensor solutions for high volume applications in automotive, aerospace and industry sectors. SensorDynamics develops and supplies fail-safe micro and wireless semiconductor sensor systems, primarily for automotive key accounts and is certified under ISO/TS 16949. The company acts as a general contractor with in-house MEMS production and cooperates closely with leading international suppliers of manufacturing and testing technologies. For more information on SensorDynamics, its products and services, please go to: www.sensordynamics.cc