SCH16T-K01 (Murata) | High-precision 6DoF MEMS Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) (3-axis Gyroscope + 3-axis Accelerometer)

SCH16T-K01 (Murata)

Definition: High-precision 6DoF MEMS Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) (3-axis gyroscope + 3-axis accelerometer), AEC-Q100 automotive grade, designed for attitude and inertial navigation under harsh environments.

Key Parameters

- Axes: 3-axis gyroscope + 3-axis accelerometer (6-axis / 6DoF)

- Gyroscope Full Scale: ±300°/s

- Accelerometer Full Scale: ±8g; Auxiliary acceleration channel up to ±26g (shock resistance)

- Gyro Bias Instability: As low as 0.3°/h, noise density 0.3 mdps/√Hz

- Low-pass Filter: Optional 13Hz / 30Hz / 68Hz / 235Hz / 280Hz / 370Hz

- Supply Voltage: 3.0V ~ 3.6V; IO Voltage: 1.7V ~ 3.6V

- Communication Interface: SafeSPI v2.0 (Secure SPI with timestamp and SYNC synchronization signal)

- Data Output: 16bit / 20bit optional

- Operating Temperature: -40℃ ~ +110℃, AEC-Q100 automotive grade certified

- Package: SOIC-24, dimension 12 ×14 ×3 mm, SMD surface-mount package

- Technology: Murata 3D-MEMS capacitive sensing technology, factory cross-axis compensation, no on-site calibration required for customers

Functions

1. 3-axis angular rate acquisition: Detect angular velocity to capture equipment rotation and sway.

2. 3-axis acceleration acquisition: Measure gravity, vibration, shock and linear acceleration.

3. Foundation for attitude calculation: Sensor fusion of gyroscope and accelerometer to output attitude angle, tilt angle and heading.

4. Multiple built-in self-diagnosis monitors to verify sensor status in real time, suitable for safety-critical applications.

5. Timestamp + SYNC synchronization function for synchronous data acquisition in multi-sensor networks.

6. Excellent zero-point stability under wide temperature and high-vibration conditions to reduce drift error.

Applications

- Inertial navigation IMU and positioning systems (agricultural machinery, construction machinery, marine instruments)

- Attitude control for industrial robots and mobile devices

- UAV flight control and gimbal stabilization

- Attitude monitoring for construction machinery and agricultural equipment

- Surveying instruments and geological monitoring equipment

- Dynamic tilt monitoring for vehicles and heavy-duty equipment

 Comparison

SCA3300: 3-axis accelerometer, automotive grade, mainly for tilt and vibration detection.

SCL3400: 2-axis inclinometer, industrial grade, for static high-precision tilt measurement.

SCH16T-K01: 6-axis IMU (gyro + accelerometer), automotive grade, for dynamic attitude, rotation and inertial navigation, ideal for attitude measurement of moving objects.