TDK introduces high-performance 6-axis IMUs for iot, robotics and wearables

     TDK has introduced the InvenSense ICM-42688-P high-performance motion sensor, a 6-axis MEMS IMU device (MotionTracking) that integrates a 3-axis MEMS gyroscope and a 3-axis MEMS accelerometer in a 2.5mm x 3mm x 0.9mm package. The device supports high-precision motion sensor applications such as robotics, wearables, drones, and other iot devices.

     Compared to traditional consumer IMUs, the ICM-42688-P has a 40% lower noise figure and 2x higher temperature stability, ensuring that any motion event is measured with the highest accuracy despite temperature changes. The ICM-42688-P also includes two key innovations that no other consumer IMU can achieve: an externally accurate RTC reference clock that eliminates timing errors; And a high-resolution analog-to-digital converter that increases the resolution of MEMS gyroscopes by eight times and MEMS accelerometers by four times. Other industry-leading features include the InvenSense on-chip APEX motion processing engine for gesture recognition, activity classification and pedometer, as well as programmable digital filters and embedded temperature sensors.

     "It's all about performance, and TDK will continue to deliver on that promise with best-in-class MEMS gyroscope stability with time and temperature, as well as proprietary integrated technology for real-time response and content synchronization." "Said Amir Panush, CEO and managing director of InvenSense. "The ICM-42688-P is designed for our Tier 1 and channel customers, who care more about high accuracy and best-in-class sensor performance." In addition, TDK offers a comprehensive development platform, the DK-42688-P, as well as the necessary software to help achieve rapid time-to-market development of customer systems.