LSM6DS – Overview
Accelerometer & Gyroscope LSM6DS 6-DOF breakout
Accelerometer & Gyroscope - Breakout is a compact board that integrates a 3D accelerometer and a 3D gyroscope, enabling the tracking of linear acceleration and rotational motion. Thanks to high measurement resolutions (up to ±16 g and ±2000 dps), it is ideal for designing gesture-controlled robots, fitness trackers, or drones. The board contains a built-in temperature sensor and FIFO buffer for efficient data management, and its high resistance to mechanical shock makes LSM6DS the preferred choice for system designers creating and manufacturing reliable products.
It also includes 2 Qwiic (formerly easyC) connectors, making it easy to connect with microcontrollers and eliminating the need for soldering.
Which products is this documentation for?
Accelerometer & Gyroscope LSM6DS3 6-DOF breakout
333115
Accelerometer & Gyroscope LSM6DSO32 6-DOF breakout
333129
Accelerometer & Gyroscope LSM6DSO 6-DOF breakout
333301
Key Features
- Measurement range:
- Temperature: -40°C to 85°C, ±0.2°C accuracy
- Accelerometer: ±4/±8/±16/±32 g (LSM6DSO32) / ±4/±8/±16 g (LSM6DS3)(LSM6DSO)
- Gyroscope: ±125/±250/±500/±1000/±2000 dps accuracy
- Power consumption:
- Standard mode: 0.9mA (LSM6DS3)
- High-performance mode: 1.25mA (LSM6DS3)
- Combo high-performance mode: 0.55mA (LSM6DSO32)(LSM6DSO)
- Logic voltage level: 1.71V to 3.6V
- Operating voltage: 3.3V (onboard regulator for 5V compatibility)
- Communication: I2C, and MIPI I3C (LSM6DSO32)(LSM6DSO) / I2C (LSM6DS3)
- FIFO Buffer: Smart FIFO up to 9 kbytes (LSM6DSO32)(LSM6DSO) / 8 kbytes (LSM6DS3)
- Connector: 2 × Qwiic (formerly easyC) ports (plug-and-play, no soldering needed)
- Mounting: Two mounting holes for secure attachment
- Dimensions: 2.5 mm × 3 mm x 0.83 mm (0.09 x 0.11 x 0.03 inch)
You may also need
Qwiic cable
Qwiic (formerly easyC) compatible cables with connectors on both ends, available in various lengths.