L3GD20

The L3GD20 is a low-power three-axis angular rate sensor, 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 sensor has a full scale of ±250/±500/ ±2000dps and is capable of measuring rates with an user-selectable bandwidth.

• Three Selectable Full Scales (250/500/2000dps)
• 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
• Low Voltage-compatible IOs (1.8V)
• Embedded Power-down and Sleep Mode
• Embedded Temperature Sensor
• Embedded FIFO
• High Shock Survivability
• Green Product

Applications

Sensing & Instrumentation

Warnings

Mechanical shock sensitive device, improper handling can cause permanent damages to the part, ESD sensitive device, improper handling can cause permanent damages to the part.