STM unveils 3-axis analog gyroscope

BANGALORE, INDIA: Semiconductor maker STMicroelectronics has extended its motion-sensor portfolio with the launching of 3-axis analog-output L3G462A gyroscope.

Housed inside an ultra-small 4x4x1mm3 package, L3G462A combines higher performance and reliability with smart power management and design flexibility, advancing adoption of high-precision gesture control and intuitive user interfaces in mobile phones, tablets, game controllers and other consumer devices, said a press release.

This design approach eliminates all interference between the axes, increasing accuracy and reliability in a wide range of consumer and industrial applications.

The L3G462A gyroscope provides accurate angular-rate detection with a separate output for each of the three axes. The full scale of ±625dps accurately measures gestures and movements of different types and speeds, enabling applications from navigation to motion-activated user interface and gaming.

The unparalleled stability over temperature and sensitivity significantly improves measurement accuracy and the low noise level guarantees high precision in movement and gesture recognition.

The new gyroscope can operate with any supply voltage in the range of 2.4 to 3.6V and the power-down and sleep-to-wake modes contribute to the reduction in power consumption of the entire system.