Model No: MPU-6050
TDK InvenSense MPU-6050
Manufacturer: TDK InvenSense
SEMICON NO.: MPU-6050
Package: 24-QFN
Stock: In stock
Description: IMU 3-Axis Gyro/Accelerometer IC
SEMICON NO.: MPU-6050
Package: 24-QFN
Stock: In stock
Description: IMU 3-Axis Gyro/Accelerometer IC
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| Mfr | TDK InvenSense |
| Device Type | 6-Axis Motion Tracking Device |
| Sensor Type | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Temperature |
| Sensing Axes | X, Y, Z |
| Technology | MEMS |
| Gyroscope Full-Scale Range | ±250/±500/±1000/±2000 dps (selectable) |
| Gyroscope Sensitivity (FSR ±2000) | 16.4 LSB/dps |
| Gyroscope Sensitivity Error | ±2% |
| Accelerometer Full-Scale Range | ±2/±4/±8/±16 g (selectable) |
| Accelerometer Sensitivity Error | ±3% |
| Accelerometer Noise | 400 µg/√Hz |
| Operating Current (Gyro + Accel) | 3.8 mA to 3.9 mA (typical) |
| Sleep / Standby Current | 5 µA (typical) |
| Supply Voltage (VDD) | 2.375 V to 3.46 V |
| Logic Voltage (VLOGIC) | 1.8 V ±5% |
| Operating Temperature | -40°C to +85°C |
| Package | 24-QFN |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| Compliance | RoHS Compliant |
MPU-6050 6-Axis MEMS Motion Tracking Sensor IMU sensor
TheMPU-6050 is a high-performance, low-cost 6-axis MEMS inertial measurement unit (IMU) manufactured by InvenSense (now TDK), integrating a 3-axis gyroscope and a 3-axis accelerometer on a single silicon die, with an embedded Digital Motion Processor (DMP) for on-board motion fusion. Housed in a compact 24-QFN package, it operates from 2.5V to 3.6V, supports I²C communication (up to 400kHz), and delivers precise 16-bit digital output for both sensors. It is widely recognized as a staple in embedded motion tracking due to its balance of performance, size, and affordability.
This sensor offers programmable full-scale ranges: gyroscope (±250, ±500, ±1000, ±2000°/s) and accelerometer (±2g, ±4g, ±8g, ±16g), enabling flexibility for both slow and fast motion detection. The integrated DMP offloads complex motion fusion algorithms, reducing MCU load, while the auxiliary I²C bus supports external magnetometers for 9-axis fusion. It features low power consumption (3.9mA active, 10μA sleep), on-chip temperature sensor, and 16-bit ADCs for high-resolution data (131 LSB/dps gyro, 16384 LSB/g accel at ±2g).
Alternative 6-Axis Motion Tracking Devices
● ICM-20602: TDK's upgraded 6-axis sensor with lower noise and SPI interface, ideal for high-precision drone and robotics applications.
● LSM6DS3: STMicroelectronics 6-axis IMU with ultra-low power and high shock resistance, optimized for wearables and industrial IoT.
● MPU-6500: InvenSense's high-performance variant with SPI support and improved noise density, suitable for high-speed motion tracking.
● BNO055: Bosch 9-axis sensor with integrated fusion, providing absolute orientation for AR/VR and navigation.
TheMPU-6050 is a high-performance, low-cost 6-axis MEMS inertial measurement unit (IMU) manufactured by InvenSense (now TDK), integrating a 3-axis gyroscope and a 3-axis accelerometer on a single silicon die, with an embedded Digital Motion Processor (DMP) for on-board motion fusion. Housed in a compact 24-QFN package, it operates from 2.5V to 3.6V, supports I²C communication (up to 400kHz), and delivers precise 16-bit digital output for both sensors. It is widely recognized as a staple in embedded motion tracking due to its balance of performance, size, and affordability.
This sensor offers programmable full-scale ranges: gyroscope (±250, ±500, ±1000, ±2000°/s) and accelerometer (±2g, ±4g, ±8g, ±16g), enabling flexibility for both slow and fast motion detection. The integrated DMP offloads complex motion fusion algorithms, reducing MCU load, while the auxiliary I²C bus supports external magnetometers for 9-axis fusion. It features low power consumption (3.9mA active, 10μA sleep), on-chip temperature sensor, and 16-bit ADCs for high-resolution data (131 LSB/dps gyro, 16384 LSB/g accel at ±2g).
Alternative 6-Axis Motion Tracking Devices
● ICM-20602: TDK's upgraded 6-axis sensor with lower noise and SPI interface, ideal for high-precision drone and robotics applications.
● LSM6DS3: STMicroelectronics 6-axis IMU with ultra-low power and high shock resistance, optimized for wearables and industrial IoT.
● MPU-6500: InvenSense's high-performance variant with SPI support and improved noise density, suitable for high-speed motion tracking.
● BNO055: Bosch 9-axis sensor with integrated fusion, providing absolute orientation for AR/VR and navigation.
