January 14, 2014, Seoul – STMicroelectronics (ST), the world's No. 1 MEMS (Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems) manufacturer and a global semiconductor company contributing to customers across various electronic applications, with over 900 MEMS-related patents and patent applications worldwide, has unveiled the LSM9DS1, a state-of-the-art module capable of 9-axis motion and position sensing in next-generation mobile products and small wearable devices.

The LSM9DS1 is 35% smaller than previous generation products, with a package size of 3.5mm x 3mm, while offering improved power efficiency and performance. It supports context awareness technology required for functions such as motion control, indoor navigation, and augmented reality. Achieved through ST’s latest low-noise sensor technology, its small size and battery efficiency enhance the usability and convenience of wearable devices by reducing volume and extending battery life between charges. Additionally, its superior positional resolution improves the reliability and precision of applications such as smart TV remotes, game controllers, and wearable sports or medical sensors.

Benedetto Vigna, Senior Vice President and General Manager of the Analog, MEMS and Sensors Group at ST, said, “This small, high-performance 9-axis module leverages our latest MEMS technology to enable next-generation mobile and wearable devices and a wide range of position sensing and motion tracking applications. With 30% better geomagnetic sensor resolution, 20% lower power consumption, and a size one-third smaller than other devices, designers now have greater room to create new form factors and improve stability and performance.”