L3GD20
MEMS motion sensor: 3-axis digital gyroscope-
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The L3GD20 is a low-power three-axis angular rate sensor.
It includes a sensing element and an IC interface capable of providing the measured angular rate to the external world through a digital interface (I2C/SPI).
The sensing element is manufactured using a dedicated micro-machining process developed by STMicroelectronics to produce inertial sensors and actuators on silicon wafers.
The IC interface is manufactured using a CMOS process that allows a high level of integration to design a dedicated circuit which is trimmed to better match the sensing element characteristics. The L3GD20 has a full scale of ±250/±500/ ±2000 dps and is capable of measuring rates with a user-selectable bandwidth.
The L3GD20 is available in a plastic land grid array (LGA) package and can operate within a temperature range of -40 °C to +85 °C.
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Key Features
- Three selectable full scales (250/500/2000 dps)
- I2C/SPI digital output interface
- 16 bit-rate value data output
- 8-bit temperature data output
- Two digital output lines (interrupt and data ready)
- Integrated low- and high-pass filters with user-selectable bandwidth
- Wide supply voltage: 2.4 V to 3.6 V
- Low voltage-compatible IOs (1.8 V)
- Embedded power-down and sleep mode
- Embedded temperature sensor
- Embedded FIFO
- High shock survivability
- Extended operating temperature range (-40 °C to +85 °C)
- ECOPACK® RoHS and “Green” compliant
Design Resources
TopTechnical Documentation
Product Specifications
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DS8618: MEMS motion sensor: three-axis digital output gyroscope
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2.0 | 2,150 KB |
Application Notes
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AN4156: Hardware abstraction layer for Android
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1.0 | 370 KB |
User Manual
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UM0796: Demonstration kit for single and double axis gyroscopes in a 5 x 5 mm package
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1.2 | 1,487 KB |
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UM1049: Unico GUI: software guide
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2.0 | 1,837 KB |
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UM1572: STEVAL-IPE020V1: ST energy meter application based on the Android platform
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1.0 | 2,675 KB |
Presentations & Training Material
Presentations
| Description | Version | Size |
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L3GD20 versus L3G4200D - Application hints to upgrade to L3GD20
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1.0.0 | 342 KB |
Related Tools and Software
Related Tools and Software
| Part Number | Description |
|---|---|
| STSW-MEMS001 | Platform-independent device driver for L3G4200D |
| STSW-MEMS018 | L3GD20 Linux OS device driver |
| iNEMOENgine_PW8 | PW8 engine PRO - supports Win8 sensors |
| iNEMOEngine_LI3 | LI3 engine LITE - source code |
| iNEMOEngine_PAAP | PAAP engine PRO - Android Platform |
| iNEMOEngine_PI3P | PI3P engine PRO - platform independent |
Publications and Collaterals
Flyer
| Description | Version | Size |
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3-axis digital gyroscopes for enhanced motion-control realism and image stabilization
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1.0.0 | 935 KB |
Brochure
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MEMS motion sensors
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1,905 KB |
Sample & Buy
Top| Part Number | Marketing Status | Package | Packing Type | Automotive Grade | Order From ST | Unit Price (US$)* @ | Distributor Availability | RoHS Compliance Grade | Download Material Declaration** |
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