SCH16T-K01 6DoF Inertial Sensor

Murata Electronics inertial 6DoF XYZ-axis gyroscopes and XYZ-axis accelerometers enable machine control and positioning applications

The Murata Electronics SCH16T-K01 is an inertial 6DoF XYZ-axis gyroscope and XYZ-axis accelerometer that enables high-precision machine control and positioning applications. The device is the first launched product version from the Murata next-generation SCH16T 6DoF family, which has further variants upcoming in the future. The Murata industry-proven 3D MEMS process has been updated and enhanced for the SCH16T product family. This sensor has been designed to meet the market need for better positioning solutions and delivers an unmatched level of performance, supported by several added time synchronization features. The SCH16T-K01 includes a sophisticated gyro with typical bias instability of 0.5 dph and up to 0.3 mdps/√Hz noise density. The accelerometer has a dynamic range of up to 26 g, which provides resistance against saturation and vibration. The component exhibits excellent linearity and offset stability through the whole temperature range. Its output is internally cross-axis compensated, eliminating the need for extensive calibration at the user’s end. In addition, by integrating these features, the SCH16T-K01 can deliver incredibly accurate measurements in machine control and guidance without needing field calibrations. It is ideally suited to industrial applications and use cases such as construction and agricultural machines, material handling equipment, and marine instrumentation.

Features

±300°/s angular rate measurement range

±8 g acceleration measurement range

Auxiliary digital accelerometer channel with up to ±26 g dynamic range

Gyroscope bias instability down to 0.3°/h

Gyroscope noise density level down to 0.4 m°/s/√Hz

Options for output interpolation and decimation

Data ready output, timestamp index, and SYNC input functions for clock domain synchronization

-40°C to +110°C operating temperature range

3.0 V to 3.6 V supply voltage, 1.7 V to 3.6 V I/O supply

SafeSPI v2.0 interface

20-bit and 16-bit output data, selectable via SPI frame

Extensive self-diagnostic features

12 mm × 14 mm × 3 mm (l × w × h) SOIC-24 inverted housing with <170 mm² footprint on PCB

Qualification based on AEC-Q100 standard

RoHS compliant robust SOIC plastic package suitable for lead-free soldering process and SMD mounting

Proven capacitive 3D-MEMS technology

Applications

Applications inertial measurement units (IMUs)

Inertial navigation and positioning

Drone flight controllers

Machine control and guidance

Dynamic inclination

Robotic control and UAVs