Date: 12/11/2009

3-Axis MEMS Gyroscope offers 360° angular-rate detection

ST Micro has launched 3-axis gyroscope to detect motion in 3 dimensions using a single device for all kinds of consumer applications.

This MEMS sensor provides 360° angular-rate detection of 3 dimensional motions in mobile phones, game controllers, personal navigation systems and other portable devices. This device integrates 3-axis accelerometer to track and deliver complete information on the type, rate, and direction of motion of humans, vehicles and other objects.

The LYPR540AH gyroscope provides two separate outputs for each of the three axes at the same time: a 400dps full-scale value for high accuracy of slow motion and a 1,600dps full-scale value to detect and measure very fast gestures and movements.

ST's 3-axis gyroscope can operate from supply voltage in the range of 2.7 to 3.6V.

Samples of ST's LYPR540AH 3-axis gyroscope, in a 4.4 x 7.5 x 1.1mm package, are available now, with volume production scheduled for Q1 2010. Unit pricing is $3.6 for volumes in the range of 10k.

More than a month ago, InvenSense had launched similar product. Check our new product article for details at url http://www.eeherald.com/section/new-products/np10010535.html



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