STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM),
the leading supplier of MEMS (Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems) for consumer
and portable applications, today introduced a high performance single-package
analog gyroscope that accurately measures angular rates along three orthogonal
axes. Combining superior accuracy with high stability and a small size, ST's
3-axis gyroscope heralds the widespread adoption of realistic-motion user interfaces
in all kinds of consumer applications.
The sensor provides 360 degree angular-rate detection for high-precision 3D
gesture and motion recognition in mobile phones, game controllers, personal
navigation systems and other portable devices. Combined with a 3-axis accelerometer,
ST's newest gyroscope enables the creation of Inertial Measurement Units, devices
that track and deliver complete information on the type, rate, and direction
of motion of humans, vehicles and other objects.
The innovative gyroscope provides two separate outputs for each of the three
axes at the same time: a 400dps(3) full-scale value for high accuracy of slow
motion and a 1,600dps full-scale value to detect and measure very fast gestures
and movements. The two simultaneous full-scale outputs, together with high resolution
and excellent stability over an extended temperature range (from -40 degrees
C to 85 degrees C) and over time, set new standards in precision, accuracy and
stability, and simplify the sensor integration at both the software and hardware
level.
ST's 3-axis gyroscope can operate with any supply voltage in the range of 2.7
to 3.6V. Robust and resistant to mechanical stress, ST's 3-axis gyroscope leverages
the same manufacturing process that ST has already successfully applied to more
than 600 million accelerometers sold in the market. "In 2003, ST was the
first to deliver a 3-axis analog accelerometer in a single package," said
Benedetto Vigna, General Manager of STMicroelectronics' MEMS and Healthcare
division. "Now we are the first to have a 3X Analog Gyroscope."
Samples of ST's LYPR540AH 3-axis gyroscope, in a 4.4 x 7.5 x 1.1mm package,
are available now, with volume production scheduled for Q1 2010. Unit pricing
is $3.6 for volumes in the range of 10k.
For further information on ST's complete MEMS portfolio, go to www.st.com/mems
Posted November 11th, 2009
