Description
The LSM6DSL / LSM6DSLTR is a high-performance 6-axis Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) developed by STMicroelectronics. It integrates a 3-axis digital accelerometer and a 3-axis digital gyroscope into a compact System-in-Package (SiP), delivering precise motion sensing while maintaining ultra-low power consumption.
Designed for battery-powered and motion-sensitive applications, the LSM6DSL offers advanced embedded features such as a 4 KB Smart FIFO, step detector, step counter, pedometer, tilt detection, free-fall detection, wake-up detection, and click/double-click recognition. These intelligent functions reduce the processing load on the host microcontroller and improve overall system efficiency.
The device supports both I²C and SPI communication interfaces, making it compatible with a wide range of microcontrollers, development boards, IoT platforms, wearable electronics, robotics, industrial automation systems, drones, gaming devices, and smart consumer products. Its ultra-low power consumption, high sensing accuracy, and compact package make it an excellent choice for modern embedded motion-sensing applications.
Note: Product images are for reference only. The actual product may vary in appearance, markings, or manufacturer logo depending on stock availability. For complete electrical characteristics and application circuits, please refer to the datasheet available in the Attachment section.
Features
- Integrated 3-axis accelerometer and 3-axis gyroscope
- Ultra-low power consumption for battery-operated devices
- 0.4 mA normal mode and 0.65 mA high-performance mode
- Built-in 4 KB Smart FIFO buffer
- Supports both SPI and I²C communication interfaces
- Embedded temperature sensor
- Pedometer, step detector and step counter
- Tilt detection and significant motion detection
- Free-fall, wake-up, 6D/4D orientation detection
- Single-click and double-click detection
- Accelerometer ranges: ±2g, ±4g, ±8g and ±16g
- Gyroscope ranges: ±125, ±250, ±500, ±1000 and ±2000 dps
- Operating voltage from 1.71V to 3.6V
- Compact 2.5 × 3 × 0.83 mm package
- ECOPACK®, RoHS and Green compliant
Benefits
- Provides accurate 6-axis motion sensing in a single IC
- Reduces PCB space by integrating accelerometer and gyroscope together
- Extends battery life through ultra-low power operation
- Minimizes MCU workload using built-in motion processing features
- Improves responsiveness in motion-controlled applications
- Supports reliable orientation, movement and gesture detection
- Easy integration with most microcontrollers using I²C or SPI
- Ideal for compact embedded and wearable electronic designs
Applications
- Wearable Electronics
- Fitness Bands
- Smart Watches
- IoT Devices
- Industrial Automation Systems
- Robotics
- Drone Flight Controllers
- Self-Balancing Robots
- Gesture Recognition Systems
- Motion Tracking Devices
- Gaming Controllers
- Virtual Reality (VR) Devices
- Augmented Reality (AR) Systems
- Navigation Systems
- Electronic Compasses
- Smart Home Devices
- Consumer Electronics
- Embedded System Development
- Data Logging Equipment
- Educational and Research Projects
Package Includes
- 1 x LSM6DSL / LSM6DSLTR 6-Axis Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) Sensor IC
Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Product Name | LSM6DSL / LSM6DSLTR |
| Device Type | 6-Axis Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) |
| Accelerometer | 3-Axis Digital |
| Gyroscope | 3-Axis Digital |
| Accelerometer Range | ±2g, ±4g, ±8g, ±16g |
| Gyroscope Range | ±125, ±250, ±500, ±1000, ±2000 dps |
| Operating Voltage | 1.71V to 3.6V |
| Communication Interface | I²C, SPI |
| FIFO Memory | 4 KB Smart FIFO |
| Embedded Sensor | Temperature Sensor |
| Package Size | 2.5 × 3 × 0.83 mm |
| Compliance | RoHS, ECOPACK®, Green |
| Shipping Weight | 0.085 kg |
| Shipping Dimensions | 6 × 4 × 1 cm |
