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IMU Sensors

The document provides a datasheet for Inertial Measuring Unit (IMU) sensors, detailing their functions, specifications, and applications. It compares two specific sensors, the MPU6050 and BNO055, highlighting their features, communication protocols, power efficiency, and ease of use. The MPU6050 is suitable for basic motion tracking, while the BNO055 is designed for advanced applications requiring high accuracy and built-in sensor fusion.

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IMU Sensors

The document provides a datasheet for Inertial Measuring Unit (IMU) sensors, detailing their functions, specifications, and applications. It compares two specific sensors, the MPU6050 and BNO055, highlighting their features, communication protocols, power efficiency, and ease of use. The MPU6050 is suitable for basic motion tracking, while the BNO055 is designed for advanced applications requiring high accuracy and built-in sensor fusion.

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Data Sheet

A datasheet summarizes the performance and key characteristics of a product, machine,


component, material, subsystem, or software. It provides essential details for buyers to
understand the product's functionality and for engineers to assess its role in system design.

Inertial Measuring Unit (IMU) Sensors

An IMU sensor measures and reports an object's force, angular rate, and direction using:

●​ Accelerometer: Measures linear acceleration.


●​ Gyroscope: Measures rotational rate.
●​ Magnetometer (optional): Provides a heading reference.

Functions of IMUs

1.​ Linear Acceleration: Measured by accelerometers.


2.​ Rotational Rate: Measured by gyroscopes.
3.​ Heading Reference: Measured by magnetometers (if included).

IMUs are widely used in aircraft, spacecraft, UAVs, and GPS devices for precise motion
tracking.

MPU6050 Sensor

The MPU6050 is a popular 6-axis motion-tracking device that integrates a 3-axis gyroscope and
a 3-axis accelerometer.

Range, Resolution and sensitivity

●​ Accelerometer:
○​ Full-Scale Range: ±2g, ±4g, ±8g, ±16g (programmable)
○​ Resolution: 16-bit
●​ Gyroscope:
○​ Full-Scale Range: ±250°/s, ±500°/s, ±1000°/s, ±2000°/s (programmable)
○​ Sensitivity: 131, 65.5, 32.8, or 16.4 LSB/(°/s) depending on range

Communication Protocols

●​ I2C: Default address 0x68


○​ Operating Frequency:
■​ Fast-mode: 400 kHz
■​ Standard-mode: 100 kHz

Power Specifications
●​ Supply Voltage: 2.375V to 3.46V
●​ Operating Current:
○​ Full Operation: 3.9 mA
○​ Gyroscope Only: 3.7 mA
○​ Accelerometer Only: 500 μA
●​ Low Power Mode Current (Accelerometer):
○​ 10 μA (1.25 Hz update rate)
○​ 140 μA (40 Hz update rate)

Additional Features

●​ 16-bit Analog-to-Digital Converter (ADC)


●​ Built-in Digital Motion Processor (DMP) for advanced motion processing
●​ Operating Temperature Range: -40°C to +85°C

Applications

●​ Motion tracking, orientation sensing, and inertial navigation in robotics, drones, and
wearables.

BNO055 Sensor

The BNO055 is a 9-axis absolute orientation sensor with built-in sensor fusion capabilities,
integrating an accelerometer, gyroscope, and magnetometer.

Range and Resolution

●​ Accelerometer:
○​ Range: ±2g, ±4g, ±8g, ±16g
○​ Resolution: 14-bit
●​ Gyroscope:
○​ Range: ±125°/s to ±2000°/s
○​ Resolution: 16-bit
●​ Magnetometer:
○​ Range: ±1300 μT (x-, y-axis), ±2500 μT (z-axis)
○​ Resolution: ~0.3 μT

Communication Protocols

●​ I2C: 5V-compatible
●​ SPI: 3.3V-compatible
●​ UART: 115200 bps, 8N1

Accuracy and Stability

●​ Heading Accuracy: ±2° (varies with calibration)


●​ Magnetometer Sensitivity: Requires recalibration in environments with metallic
interference.

Additional Features

●​ Operation Modes:
○​ Non-Fusion: Raw sensor data
○​ Fusion: Calibrated data (Euler angles, quaternions, linear acceleration, gravity
vectors)
●​ Power Modes: Normal, low power, suspend, standby
●​ Calibration Status:
○​ Levels for system, gyroscope, accelerometer, and magnetometer (0: uncalibrated
to 3: fully calibrated)

Applications

●​ Robotics, navigation, augmented reality, and fitness tracking.

Comparison and Conclusions

Integration and Complexity

●​ MPU6050: Combines a gyroscope and accelerometer but requires external processing


for sensor fusion.
●​ BNO055: Includes built-in sensor fusion, simplifying implementation for applications
needing absolute orientation.

Ease of Use

●​ MPU6050: Requires significant effort to process raw data for motion tracking.
●​ BNO055: Pre-calibrated outputs like Euler angles and quaternions simplify development.

Power Efficiency

●​ MPU6050: More efficient in low-power modes, ideal for power-sensitive applications.


●​ BNO055: Consumes more power due to additional processing.

Applications

●​ MPU6050: Best for cost-effective, basic motion tracking in drones and wearables.
●​ BNO055: Suited for advanced applications requiring high accuracy and orientation data,
such as robotics and navigation systems.

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