Date: 17/09/2008

MEMS gyroscope from ST Micro with analog and digital outputs

The new ultra-compact MEMS gyroscope LY530AL, from STMicroelectronics provides analog or digital absolute angular-rate outputs for design flexibility and system partitioning. With a full-scale range up to +/-300 degrees/second, the new gyroscope measures fast angular displacements in applications such as intuitive man-machine interfaces or enhanced GPS for car navigation.

Some of the key features of the device include,

1. LY530AL is a single-axis sensor.
2. A power-down pin to maximize efficiency & reduce power consumption.
3. An integrated low-pass filter
4. On-chip IC interface
5. Wide operating voltage range from 2.7V to 3.6V.
6. Built-in self-test capability
7. Stable sensitivity and output over temperature, as well as high survivability of shock and vibration.

Some of the industrial and consumer applications include use in game controllers, virtual reality transducers, motion controls, pointing devices, and vehicle navigation functions such as dead-reckoning and map-matching.

Packaging: 16-pin LGA

Size: 5 x 5 x 1.5 mm

RoHS-compliant: Yes

Availability: Full production is scheduled for Q4 2008.

Price: Samples available immediately from $2.50 per unit.

For further details visit: www.st.com