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LSM6DS3

Full part number: LSM6DS3TR-C

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00 — Overview

What the LSM6DS3 does

The LSM6DS3TR-C is a system-in-package integrating a 3D digital accelerometer and a 3D digital gyroscope for always-on motion sensing. It operates on a single supply of 1.71 V to 3.6 V with a typical power consumption of 0.90 mA in high-performance mode. The device features a compact 2.5 mm x 3 mm x 0.83 mm LGA-14L package and supports full-scale ranges from ±2 to ±16 g and ±125 to ±2000 dps. Engineers typically use this component for pedometers, indoor navigation, vibration monitoring, and free-fall detection in handheld devices and IoT applications.

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01 — Key specifications

Datasheet parameters

Datasheet parameters for LSM6DS3
ParameterMinTypMaxConditionsSource
supply voltage range 1.71 V 1.8 V 3.6 V vdd; Electrical characteristics ST datasheet, p. 24 — Table 4. Electrical characteristics
operating temperature -40 °C — 85 °C top; Mechanical characteristics ST datasheet, p. 22 — Table 3. Mechanical characteristics (continued)
standby current — 3 µA — Gyroscope and accelerometer current consumption during power-down (IddPD) ST datasheet, p. 24 — Table 4. Electrical characteristics
output voltage low — — 200 mV IOL = 4 mA(2); vol; Electrical characteristics ST datasheet, p. 24 — Table 4. Electrical characteristics
sample rate 1.6 Hz — 6.66 kHz Linear acceleration output data rate (LA_ODR) ST datasheet, p. 22 — Table 3. Mechanical characteristics (continued)
02 — Alternatives

Closest matches to LSM6DS3

LSM6DSV 1.2× lower standby current, similar clock frequency, similar operating temperature
LIS2DH12 6.0× lower standby current, 1.4× higher supply voltage range, 1.2× lower sample rate
LIS3DH 6.0× lower standby current, 1.4× higher supply voltage range, 1.3× lower sample rate
ICM-42607-C 4.1× lower sample rate, 2.4× higher clock frequency, 2.0× lower output voltage low
LIS3MDL 6.7× lower sample rate, 3.0× lower standby current, 1.5× higher supply voltage range
MPU-6000 10.0× lower clock frequency, 2.4× higher sample rate, 2.0× lower output voltage low
TSL2560 1.7× higher supply voltage range, 1.1× lower operating temperature, similar output voltage low
MAX31865 2.0× higher output voltage low, 1.9× higher operating temperature, 1.8× higher supply voltage range
03 — FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is the maximum operating temperature for the LSM6DS3TR-C under mechanical characteristics?

The operating temperature is 85 °C at the top.

What is the maximum output voltage low (vol) when IOL = 4 mA(2)?

The output voltage low is 200 mV.

What is the maximum linear acceleration output data rate (LA_ODR)?

The linear acceleration output data rate (LA_ODR) is 6.66 kHz.

What is the standby current for the LSM6DS3TR-C?

The standby current is 3 µA, which represents the Gyroscope and accelerometer current consumption during power-down (IddPD).

What is the supply voltage range for the LSM6DS3TR-C under the vdd condition in the Electrical characteristics?

The supply voltage range is 1.8 V.

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