New Motion Sensor from STMicroelectronics Enhances User Interface and Image Stabilization in Smartphones and Tablets
(Thomson Reuters ONE) -
6-axis gyroscope/accelerometer combo handles gesture sensing and image
stabilization simultaneously, with industry's lowest power consumption and
smallest package size
Geneva, September 16, 2015 - STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM), a global
semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics
applications, a top MEMS (Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems) manufacturer and the
world's leading supplier of MEMS for consumer and mobile applications[1], has
introduced the world's most advanced six-axis motion-sensing device fully
supporting image stabilization in Smartphones, Tablets, and Digital Still
Cameras. The latest addition to ST's iNEMO(TM )range of inertial motion sensors,
the LSM6DS3H combines a 3-axis gyroscope, a 3-axis accelerometer, and an ultra-
low-power processing circuit in a System-in-Package solution that offers the
industry's lowest power consumption and smallest package size.
Electronic Image Stabilization (EIS) and Optical Image Stabilization (OIS)
techniques help minimize image blurring caused by camera motion while the
snapshot is being captured. Initially developed for professional cameras, these
techniques are being increasingly deployed in smartphones and tablets, where
blurring is most likely to occur when the user takes a photograph with an
outstretched arm.
The LSM6DS3H builds on ST's expertise in designing high-end gyroscopes for OIS
and the Company's pioneering role in providing dual-core gyroscopes capable of
simultaneously handling both user motion and gesture recognition and camera
image stabilization. The tiny, ultra-low-power MEMS module allows equipment
manufacturers to minimize size, system complexity, and cost, while extending
battery life in mobile imaging applications, thanks to a power consumption of
less than 1mA, compared to the 5mA required by systems that employ two single-
function gyroscopes[2].
"Using smartphones to take photographs and videos at public or private events
and sharing the results via social media has become an established part of our
life. Very often people use the phone camera with outstretched arms, which can
degrade the image quality," said Andrea Onetti, General Manager, Volume MEMS and
Analog Division, STMicroelectronics. "Our new multi-function motion sensor sets
to minimize blurring in any photo situation while extending battery life because
of the ultra-low power consumption."
Key technical features of the LSM6DS3H include:
* Ultra-low power consumption of the motion sensors (0.85mA in normal mode,
0.4mA in low power mode), allowing the gyroscope to be "always on";
* Accelerometer power consumption in low-power mode down to 10 uA, 60% less
compared with the previous-generation 6-axis module (LSM6DS3);
* Supports both EIS and OIS applications with a choice of I2C or SPI for the
primary interface and a dedicated auxiliary SPI interface to the camera
module;
* Compact package measuring 2.5mm X 3mm X 0.83mm;
* Accelerometer ODR (Output Data Rate) up to 6.66 kHz, Gyroscope ODR up to
3.33kHz;
* Smart FIFO for dynamic data batching and smarter power management: 4kbyte
FIFO + 4kbyte flexible (FIFO or programmable);
* Full-scale acceleration range +/- 2 / +/- 4 / +/- 8 / +/- 16g;
* Full-scale angular rate range +/- 125 / +/- 245 / +/- 500 / +/- 1000 / +/-
2000 dps;
* Supply voltage from 1.71 to 3.6V, independent IOs supply down to 1.62V;
* SPI/I2C serial interface data synchronization feature;
* Embedded temperature sensor.
The LSM6DS3H is available now in volume production at a price of $1.61 in
quantities of 1ku.
About STMicroelectronics
ST is a global semiconductor leader delivering intelligent and energy-efficient
products and solutions that power the electronics at the heart of everyday life.
ST's products are found everywhere today, and together with our customers, we
are enabling smarter driving and smarter factories, cities and homes, along with
the next generation of mobile and Internet of Things devices. By getting more
from technology to get more from life, ST stands for life.augmented.
In 2014, the Company's net revenues were $7.40 billion, serving more than
100,000 customers worldwide. Further information can be found at www.st.com.
For Press Information Contact:
STMicroelectronics
Michael Markowitz
Director Technical Media Relations
+1 781 591 0354
michael.markowitz(at)st.com
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[1] IHS MEMS Market Tracker - Consumer and Mobile - H2 2014
[2] Internal tests compared the power consumption of the LSM6DS3H with that of a
system that uses a dedicated gyroscope for OIS and another 6-axis MEMS module
for motion sensing/user interface.
STMIcro MEMS Module for OIS:
http://hugin.info/152740/R/1952472/710176.pdf
STMIcro MEMS Module for OIS_IMAGE:
http://hugin.info/152740/R/1952472/710177.jpg
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