Build with MPU-6000 — Datasheet Specs & AI Design Help

00 — Overview

What the MPU-6000 does

The MPU-6000 and MPU-6050 are six-axis motion tracking devices combining a three-axis gyroscope and a three-axis accelerometer. These units feature 16-bit ADCs, digital motion processing, and both I2C and SPI serial interfaces. The MPU-6000 supports a 1.5 kHz SPI interface, while the MPU-6050 operates at 1 kHz. Both parts include a self-test function and a FIFO buffer for data storage. Engineers typically use these components in applications requiring sensor fusion, such as gesture recognition, navigation systems, and consumer electronics like smartphones and gaming controllers. The integrated signal conditioning simplifies system design by providing ready-to-use digital data.

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01 — Key specifications

Datasheet parameters

Datasheet parameters for MPU-6000
Parameter	Min	Typ	Max	Conditions	Source
output current	—	3 mA	—	VOL = 0.4V; iol; Primary I2C I/O (SCL, SDA)	InvenSense datasheet, p. 16 — 6.5 Electrical Specifications, Continued
supply voltage range	2.38 V	—	3.46 V	VDD POWER SUPPLY	InvenSense datasheet, p. 14 — 6.3 Electrical and Other Common Specifications
operating temperature	-40 °C	—	85 °C		InvenSense datasheet, p. 14 — 6.3 Electrical and Other Common Specifications
clock frequency	—	32.8 kHz	—	6.6 Electrical Specifications,	InvenSense datasheet, p. 17 — 6.6 Electrical Specifications, Continued
output voltage low	—	—	100 mV	OPEN = 1, 0.3mA sink Current; volint1; DIGITAL OUTPUT (SDO, INT)	InvenSense datasheet, p. 15 — 6.4 Electrical Specifications. Continued
sample rate	—	1.02 kHz	—	6.6 Electrical Specifications,	InvenSense datasheet, p. 17 — 6.6 Electrical Specifications, Continued
settling time	—	1 ms	10 ms	CLK_SEL = 1, 2, 3; pll; 6.6 Electrical Specifications,	InvenSense datasheet, p. 17 — 6.6 Electrical Specifications, Continued

02 — Alternatives

Closest matches to MPU-6000

TSL2560 18.2× lower clock frequency, 2.0× higher output voltage low, 1.1× lower operating temperature

ICM-42607-C 12.0× higher output current, 9.9× lower sample rate, 1.6× lower supply voltage range

LTR-308ALS-01 1.8× lower fall time, 1.8× lower rise time, 1.1× lower supply voltage range

LIS3MDL 16.0× lower sample rate, 10.0× higher clock frequency, 3.3× higher rise time

LSM6DS3TR-C 10.0× higher clock frequency, 2.4× lower sample rate, 2.0× higher output voltage low

LSM6DSV 10.0× higher clock frequency, 2.0× higher output voltage low, 1.6× lower supply voltage range

BMP180 1.7× lower quiescent current, 1.2× lower supply voltage range, similar operating temperature

GH1248 1.7× higher output current, similar supply voltage range, similar operating temperature

03 — FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is the clock frequency specified in section 6.6 Electrical Specifications?

The clock frequency is 32.8 kHz.

What is the maximum operating temperature for the MPU-6000?

The maximum operating temperature is 85 °C.

What is the output current for the Primary I2C I/O (SCL, SDA) when VOL = 0.4V?

The output current is 3 mA.

What is the output voltage low for the MPU-6000 when OPEN = 1, 0.3mA sink Current; volint1; DIGITAL OUTPUT (SDO, INT)?

The output voltage low is 100 mV.

What is the sample rate under 6.6 Electrical Specifications?

The sample rate is 1.02 kHz under 6.6 Electrical Specifications.

What is the settling time when CLK_SEL is 1, 2, or 3 with the PLL enabled?

The settling time is 1 ms.

What is the supply voltage range for the VDD POWER SUPPLY?

The supply voltage range for the VDD POWER SUPPLY is 3.46 V.