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IMU: BMI160

Small. Low power. Low noise.

BMI160

IMU combining accelerometer and gyroscope.

The small, low power BMI160 is a low noise 16-bit IMU designed for mobile applications such as AR or indoor navigation, providing highly accurate sensor data and real-time sensor data. The low current consumption of BMI160 enables always-on applications in battery-driven devices. This sensor features a configurable on-chip interrupt engine which provides motion-based gesture recognition and context awareness as always-on background functions. The BMI160 is compatible with the Qeexo FingerSense application.

Technical data

Parameter Technical data
Parameter
Package dimensions
Technical data
2.5x3.0x0.8mm³
Parameter
Temperature range
Technical data
-40...+85 °C
Parameter
Supply voltage VDDIO
Technical data
1.2... 3.6 V
Parameter
Supply voltage VDD
Technical data
1.71... 3.6 V
Parameter
Ty. current consumption
- Gyro. @full operation
- Gyro. + Acc. @full oper.
- Gyro. @fast start-up
- Acc. @full operation
- Suspend mode
- Significant motion
- Step detector
Technical data

850 μA
925 μA
500 μA
180 μA
3 μA
20 μA
20 μA
Parameter
Sensitivity (typ.) Acc.
Technical data
±2g: 16384 LSB/g
±4g: 8192 LSB/g
±8g: 4096 LSB/g
±16g: 2048 LSB/g
Parameter
Sensitivity (typ.) Gyro.
Technical data
±125 °/s: 262.4 LSB/°/s
±250 °/s: 131.2 LSB/°/s
±500 °/s: 65.6 LSB/°/s
±1000 °/s: 32.8 LSB/°/s
±2000 °/s: 16.4 LSB/°/s
Parameter
TCS (typ.)
Technical data
(A): ±0.03 %/K
(G): ±0.02 %/K
Parameter
Nonlinearity (typ.)
Technical data
(A): 0.5 %FS
(G): 0.1 %FS
Parameter
Offset (typ.)
Technical data
(A): ±40 mg
(G): ± 3 °/s
Parameter
TCO (typ.)
Technical data
(A): ±1.0 mg/K
(G): 0.05 °/s/K
Parameter
Noise density (typ.)
Technical data
(A): 180 μg/√Hz
(G): 0.007 °/s/√Hz
Parameter
FIFO size
Technical data
1024 byte

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Applications and solutions

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Gaming & toys

Sensor-enabled gaming consoles and toys are common devices in many people's everyday lives. A multitude of games utilize motion detection enabled by sensors and software. Our sensing solutions enable a richer entertainment experience!

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AR & VR

AR and VR technologies can support gaming, learning, navigation and maintenance. Crucial requirements for a pleasant AR and VR experience are real-time motion detection, head movement tracking and precise sensor data fusion, which are enabled by our sensing solutions.

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Smartphones & tablets

Did you know that you most likely have a Bosch MEMS sensor in your pocket? More than every second smartphone and tablet worldwide contains at least one of these tiny helpers. Bosch MEMS sensors stabilize images, detect gestures and activities, and count your steps.

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