STMicroelectronics LSM6DSL and LSM6DSM MEMS sensor modules

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STMicroelectronics has revealed the latest generation of its highly miniaturised 6-axis MEMS inertial modules with ultralow-power design that strengthen the smartphone’s emerging role as an ‘always on’ personal assistant and enhance user experiences for digital cameras, wearables and remote controls, game consoles, drones and virtual reality.

The LSM6DSL and LSM6DSM, with innovative power management, enhanced gyroscope design and energy-efficient data batching, cut power consumption by as much as 50% over the current LSM6DS3 and LSM6DS3H devices. Compliance with popular and innovative operating systems helps developers maximise the value of the personalisation and power-saving features of mobile platforms.

The sensors boost gyroscope accuracy to support enhanced user experiences such as Optical Image Stabilization (OIS), visual localisation detection and gesture recognition, while the accelerometer-driven step detection, step counting and pedometer, as well as tilt and significant-motion detection, are integrated to make life easier for handset and application developers.

The LSM6DSM has a dedicated additional processing and serial port for camera OIS. The gyroscope has 40% lower noise and a configurable filter that together boost camera-OIS performance from the current-generation LSM6DS3H. Compared to solutions that use a discrete OIS sensor, the LSM6DSM not only saves component count and board space, but is said to consume less than 1/6th of the power.