The STMicroelectronics ISM330BX 6-axis inertial measurement unit (IMU) combines edge-AI processing, an analog hub for sensor expansion, and ST’s Qvar electric charge variations sensing with product-longevity assurance for industrial sensing and motion tracking applications.
The IMU contains a 3-axis gyroscope and a 3-axis accelerometer with a low-noise architecture and bandwidth up to 2kHz, suitable for vibration sensing in machine-tool condition-monitoring applications. Additional use cases include industrial and domestic robots and automated guided vehicles (AGV), intelligent appliances, and motion trackers.
Integrating ST’s edge-processing engine teams a machine-learning core (MLC) with AI algorithms and a finite state machine (FSM), the ISM330BX offloads the host processor and saves system power. The IMU also embeds ST’s Sensor Fusion Low-Power (SFLP) algorithm for 3D orientation tracking, which can enhance energy efficiency in applications like robotics and smart safety helmets. Leveraging adaptive self-configuration (ASC), the sensor can also automatically optimize its settings in real-time for performance and power. Additional features of the ISM330BX include:
- Alleviated data transmission between the IMU and host system.
- Offloading of the main processor, ensuring low latency and power consumption.
- Energy-efficiency via direct connection of the external analog sensors to the edge-processing engine.
- Integrated touch and close-proximity detection.
For more information, visit https://www.st.com/ism330bx.
