SparkFun 6DoF IMU Breakout - LSM6DSV16X (Qwiic)

Looking for an extremely accurate way to detect motion utilizing AI? We've got you covered with the Qwiic-enabled, SparkFun LSM6DSV16X 6DoF IMU Breakout. The LSM6DSV16X, from STMicroelectronics, is a high-performance, low-power 6-axis IMU, featuring a 3-axis digital accelerometer, and a 3-axis digital gyroscope, with a triple core for processing acceleration and angular rate data on three separate channels (user interface, OIS, and EIS) with dedicated configuration, processing, and filtering. All this functionality comes in our standard 1in. x 1in. Qwiic form factor and will seamlessly integrate into your Qwiic-based projects. However, we still routed the I²C signals out to a set of 0.1in.-spaced pins for users who prefer a soldered connection.

The triple core of the LSM6DSV16X enables processes in edge computing, leveraging embedded advanced dedicated features such as a finite state machine (FSM) for configurable motion tracking and a machine learning core (MLC) for contextual awareness with exportable AI features for IoT applications.

Additionally, Qvar (electric charge variation detection) is embedded in the LSM6DSV16X for user interface functions like tap, double tap, triple tap, long press, or L/R – R/L swipe.

The SparkFun Qwiic Connect System is an ecosystem of I²C sensors, actuators, shields and cables that make prototyping faster and less prone to error. All Qwiic-enabled boards use a common 1mm pitch, 4-pin JST connector. This reduces the amount of required PCB space, and polarized connections mean you can’t hook it up wrong.

Features:

• I2C addresses: 0x6B (Default), 0x6A
• Triple core for UI, EIS, and OIS data processing
• "Always-on" experience with low power consumption for both accelerometer and gyroscope
• Smart FIFO up to 4.5KB
• Android compliant
• ±2/±4/±8/±16 g full scale
• ±125/±250/±500/±1000/±2000/±4000 dps full scale
• SPI / I²C & MIPI I3C® v1.1 serial interface with main processor data synchronization
• Auxiliary SPI for OIS data output for gyroscope and accelerometer
• Advanced pedometer, step detector, and step counter
• Significant motion detection, tilt detection
• Standard interrupts: free-fall, wake-up, 6D/4D orientation, click and double click
• Programmable finite state machine for accelerometer, gyroscope, and external sensor data processing with high rate @ 960 Hz
• Machine learning core with exportable features and filters for AI applications
• Embedded Qvar (electrostatic sensor) for user interface functions (tap, double tap, triple tap, long press, L/R – R/L swipe)
• Embedded analog hub for ADC and processing analog input data
• Embedded sensor fusion low-power algorithm
• Embedded temperature sensor
• Analog supply voltage: 1.71V to 3.6V
• Independent IO supply (extended range: 1.08V to 3.6V)
• Power consumption: 0.65mA in combo high-performance mode
• 2x Qwiic Connectors

Documents:

• Schematic
• Eagle Files
• Board Dimensions
• Hookup Guide
• Datasheet (LSM6DSV16X)
• Application Notes
  • 6-axis IMU with Embedded Sensor Fusion
  • Finite State Machine
  • Machine Learning Core
  • Qvar Sensing Channel
• Qwiic Info Page
• GitHub Hardware Repo
• GitHub Arduino Library Repo

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