STMicroelectronics (ST) has introduced a new family of single- and multi-axis MEMS (microelectromechanical systems) gyroscopes that deliver improved performance and reliability for angular-motion detection in human-machine interface applications, personal and car navigation systems, and image stabilization for digital still and video cameras. Gyroscopes complement acceleration sensors in ever more popular man-machine interfaces, making gaming and remote-pointing more exciting, enhance car navigation applications for dead-reckoning and/or map-matching, and counteract digital video or still camera shaking for sharper shots.
ST’s complete family of single-axis (yaw) and two-axis (pitch-and-roll, pitch-and-yaw) MEMS gyroscopes offers the industry’s widest full-scale range, from 30dps to 6,000dps (degrees per second). The sensors can provide two separate outputs for each axis at the same time – an unamplified output value for general detection of angular motion and a 4x amplification for high-resolution measurements that enhances design flexibility and the user experience.
ST’s latest gyroscopes boast excellent stability over a wide temperature range and time, with variation typically lower than 0.05dps/°C for zero-rate level, eliminating the need for further temperature compensation in the application. Measurement precision is ensured with the negligible level of noise that affects the output signal.
The high-performance MEMS gyroscopes are resistant to mechanical stress and are able to operate with any supply voltage in the range of 2.7V to 3.6V. The 5x5 mm LGA package, together with the innovative design approach, ensures a high level of integration in space-constrained designs as well as better performance and soldering stability compared with bulkier ceramic packages.
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