TDK launches high-performance 6-axis IMU with industry-leading motion sensor performance for IoT, robotics, AR/VR and wearable applications

External clock input improves system level performance
19-bit gyroscope resolution enhances slow-motion sensing accuracy
2x increased temperature stability minimizes motion drift
40% lower noise-figure enhances sensor responsiveness

May 5, 2020

TDK Corporation announces the availability of the InvenSense ICM-42688-P high-performance motion sensor, a 6-axis MEMS MotionTracking™ device that combines a 3-axis gyroscope and a 3-axis accelerometer in a 2.5mm x 3mm x 0.9mm package. The device enables high-precision motion sensing applications such as robotics, wearable devices, drones and many other IoT devices.

Compared to traditional consumer-grade IMUs, the ICM-42688-P provides a 40% lower noise-figure and improves temperature stability by 2x, ensuring any motion event is measured with the highest accuracy, independent of temperature changes. The ICM-42688-P also includes two key innovations not available in any other consumer-grade IMU: a 100% accurate clock that eliminates timing errors and a high-resolution analog-to-digital converter. The converter enables an 8x increase in gyroscope resolution and a 4x increase in accelerometer resolution. Other industry-leading features include the InvenSense on-chip APEX Motion Processing Engine for gesture recognition, activity classification, and pedometer, along with programmable digital filters, and an embedded temperature sensor.

“It’s all about performance, and TDK continues to deliver on that promise with best-in-class gyroscope stability vs. time and temperature, coupled with proprietary integrated technology for real-time response and content synchronization,” said Amir Panush, InvenSense CEO and General Manager. “The ICM-42688-P is specifically designed with a focus on our tier-1 and channel customers, who care about high-precision, best-in-class sensors performance.”

A comprehensive development platform, the DK-42688-P, along with necessary software is available to enable quick-to-market development of customer systems.

The DK-42688-P features:

Single Board “Out of the Box” experience
Comprehensive software tools to expedite evaluation and development
- MotionLink™ and embedded motion driver (eMD)
On-board embedded developer tools to help with code development
15-minute setup time

The InvenSense ICM-42688-P and DK-42688-P developer kit are available from multiple distributors. For additional information and collateral, please visit

https://invensense.tdk.com/products/icm-42688-p/ or contact InvenSense Sales at sales@invensense.com.

Glossary

MEMS: Micro Electrical Mechanical Systems
IMU: Inertial Measurement Unit
AR: Augmented Reality
VR: Virtual Reality
HMD: Head Mounted Display
IoT: Internet of Things
6-Axis: 3-Axis Gyroscope + 3-Axis Accelerometer

Key applications

High-Accuracy Robotics
Precision IoT devices – Drones, Smart Watches, Wearables
Motion-based Gaming Controllers
High-Performance Augmented Reality/Virtual Reality/Head Mounted Display (AR/VR/HMD)

Key features and benefits of the ICM-42688-P:

Highest-precision Gyro/Accel
Further improved Gyro/Accel performance
18-bits (Accel),19-bits (Gyro) output option
I3CSM Support
APEX Motion Engine
RTC Input
2.5mm x 3mm x 0.9mm package

About TDK Corporation

TDK Corporation is a leading electronics company based in Tokyo, Japan. It was established in 1935 to commercialize ferrite, a key material in electronic and magnetic products. TDK’s comprehensive portfolio features passive components such as ceramic, aluminum electrolytic and film capacitors, as well as magnetics, high-frequency, and piezo and protection devices. The product spectrum also includes sensors and sensor systems such as temperature and pressure, magnetic, and MEMS sensors. In addition, TDK provides power supplies and energy devices, magnetic heads and more. These products are marketed under the product brands TDK, EPCOS, InvenSense, Micronas, Tronics and TDK-Lambda. TDK focuses on demanding markets in the areas of information and communication technology and automotive, industrial and consumer electronics. The company has a network of design and manufacturing locations and sales offices in Asia, Europe, and in North and South America. In fiscal 2019, TDK posted total sales of USD 12.5 billion and employed about 105,000 people worldwide.

About InvenSense

InvenSense, Inc., a TDK Group company, is a world leading provider of MEMS sensor platforms. InvenSense’s vision of Sensing Everything® targets the consumer electronics and industrial areas with integrated Motion and Sound solutions. InvenSense’s solutions combine MEMS (micro electrical mechanical systems) sensors, such as accelerometers, gyroscopes, compasses, and microphones with proprietary algorithms and firmware that intelligently process, synthesize, and calibrate the output of sensors, maximizing performance and accuracy. InvenSense’s motion tracking, audio and location platforms, and services can be found in Mobile, Wearables, Smart Home, Industrial, Automotive, and IoT products. In May of 2017, InvenSense became part of the MEMS Sensors Business Group within the newly formed Sensor Systems Business Company of TDK Corporation. InvenSense is headquartered in San Jose, California and has offices worldwide. For more information, go to www.invensense.tdk.com.