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BMI160
BMI160
| Part Number | BMI160 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Bosch Sensortec |
| Category | Sensors, Transducers > Motion Sensors – IMUs (Inertial Measurement Units) |
| Description | Ultra-low power, high-precision 16-bit 6-axis Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) integrating a 3-axis accelerometer and a 3-axis gyroscope, tailored for smartphones, wearables, and AR/VR tracking applications. |
| Stock Status | In Stock |
| Origin | Original Factory |
Product Overview
The BMI160 is a highly versatile, ultra-low power 6-axis Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) engineered by Bosch Sensortec. This advanced sensor architecture integrates a 16-bit 3-axis accelerometer and a 16-bit 3-axis gyroscope into a single, highly compact MEMS chip package. Designed specifically for mobile, wearable, and IoT hardware platforms where space and power budget are extremely critical, the BMI160 provides precise, real-time orientation and motion tracking. It features an integrated secondary interface that enables hardware-level synchronization with an external geomagnetic sensor, facilitating a complete 9-axis sensor fusion system configuration without host CPU intervention. Outfitted with an autonomous step counter, versatile interrupt engines, and an embedded 1024-byte FIFO data buffer, this IMU drastically reduces the communication burden on the master system controller. Housed in a tiny, low-profile LGA-14 (2.5×3.0x0.83mm) package, the stands as an industry-standard component for augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR) controllers, high-fidelity gaming systems, and smart wearable wearables.
Core Advantages
Ultra-Low Power Operational Modes
Consumes only 925 µA with both the accelerometer and gyroscope operating in full-measurement mode, making it an exceptional option for extending battery life in always-on wearable devices.
Hardware Sensor Time-Stamping
Provides highly accurate, built-in hardware time-stamping for all inertial data streams, ensuring precise data synchronization and minimizing angular orientation drift in demanding AR/VR applications.
Integrated Smart FIFO and Step Counter
Features a generous 1024-byte internal FIFO memory block and a hardware-driven step counter algorithm that runs independently, keeping the host application processor asleep longer to preserve system power.
Advanced Secondary Interface Synchronization
Natively supports an auxiliary digital interface capable of directly reading data from an external magnetometer, performing automated 9-axis data pooling directly at the hardware layer with absolute sub-millisecond precision.
Key Specifications
| Brand | Bosch Sensortec |
|---|---|
| RoHS Status | RoHS Compliant / Lead-Free Standard |
| EDA/CAD Model | 3D Model & PCB Footprint Available upon request |
| Warranty | 1-Year Standard Factory Warranty |
| Package / Case | LGA-14 (2.5×3.0x0.83mm) |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount Technology (SMD/SMT) |
| Surface Marking / Silkscreen | TY TS Marking |
| Sensor Type | 6-Axis IMU (Integrated 3-Axis Accelerometer & 3-Axis Gyroscope) |
| Digital Resolution | 16-bit for both Accelerometer and Gyroscope channels |
| Accelerometer Full Scales | Configurable ±2g, ±4g, ±8g, ±16g Range Selection |
| Gyroscope Full Scales | Configurable ±125°/s, ±250°/s, ±500°/s, ±1000°/s, ±2000°/s Options |
| Communication Protocols | I2C and SPI (Up to 10 MHz) Primary Serial Interfaces |
| Secondary Interface Mode | Dedicated I2C interface connection for external Magnetometer extension |
| Supply Voltage (Vdd) Range | 1.71 V to 3.6 V DC Main Power Rail Supply |
| I/O Interface Voltage (Vddio) | 1.2 V to 3.6 V Digital Bus Logic Matching Capability |
| FIFO Memory Capacity | Integrated 1024 Byte Intelligent Data Storage Buffer |
Typical Applications
- Smartphones, Tablet Computers, and Handheld Mobile Multi-Media Consoles
- Fitness Tracking Bands, Smartwatches, and Ultra-Low-Power Wearable IoT Gadgets
- Augmented Reality (AR) Wearables, Virtual Reality (VR) Headsets, and Motion Tracking Controllers
- High-Precision Electronic Image Stabilization (EIS) and Optical Camera In-Flight Leveling Modules
- Indoor Navigation Systems, Pedometer Modules, and Dead-Reckoning Robotics Localization
Order & Shipping Info
| Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ) | 1 Piece |
|---|---|
| Shipping Time | Shipped within 1-2 business days |
| Delivery Time | 3-7 working days worldwide |
| Shipping Methods | DHL, UPS, FedEx, EMS |
| Payment Methods | T/T (Bank Transfer), PayPal, Credit Card, Western Union |
Technical Support
For datasheet, sample requests, stock check, or bulk pricing, please use the Quick Inquiry form. We will reply within 24 hours.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: Is your current stock inventory of the BMI160 completely genuine and original?
A: Yes, we guarantee that all BMI160 IMU sensors in our inventory are 100% brand-new, factory-original products from Bosch Sensortec, stored and processed under strict ESD anti-static shielding and moisture-controlled conditions.
Q2: How does the BMI160 handle a 9-axis sensor fusion system design configuration?
A: The BMI160 contains a secondary digital I2C interface that works as an autonomous master. It links directly to an external third-party magnetometer, reads the data, and aligns it with its own internal acceleration and angular rate streams automatically, removing any driver pooling burden from your primary CPU.
Q3: What is the benefit of the built-in 1024-byte FIFO memory block?
A: The internal FIFO stores incoming sensor frames continuously. Instead of waking up the system microcontroller for every data entry, the chip triggers an interrupt only when the buffer threshold is reached, drastically decreasing the global power consumption of the product board.
Q4: How can our engineering group download the official software API drivers, driver libraries, or request bulk pricing structures?
A: Please complete our Quick Inquiry web form on this page with details about your processing parameters. Our application support desk will process your inquiry and dispatch the available technical documentation package within 24 hours.
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