Up to 50% power savings compared to recent products with an ultra-low power sensor combo
Improve host device performance

ST has launched the LSM6DSL and LSM6DSM, ultra-small 6-axis MEMS inertial modules with an ultra-low power design. These new products not only reinforce the smartphone's newly emerging role as an "always-awake" personal assistant but can also enhance user experiences in digital cameras, wearables, remote controls, gaming consoles, drones, and virtual reality (VR).

Smartphones and other applications are able to respond immediately and intelligently to user needs because they continuously sense context. However, in such cases, ultra-low power sensors are required to maximize battery life.

ST's new LSM6DSL and LSM6DSM reduce power consumption by 50% compared to existing LSM6DS3 and LSM6DS3H devices through innovative power management features, improved gyroscope design, and energy-efficient data batching. In addition, since it is compatible with the most popular and innovative operating systems, developers can maximize the personalization and power-saving features of famous mobile platforms.

Providing 'always-on' motion detection for wearables, drones, and virtual reality
Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) Improvement

This latest sensor product enhances user experience by improving gyroscope accuracy, enabling features such as optical image stabilization (OIS), visual localization detection, and gesture recognition. By integrating accelerometer-based step detection, step counting, a pedometer, tilt, and key motion detection functions, it allows mobile phone and application developers to work more easily.

Andrea Onetti, Group Vice President and General Manager of ST’s Massive MEMS and Analog business unit, stated, “Shipments of ST’s recent MEMS inertial modules, supplied to customers including major smartphone and consumer electronics brands, have surpassed 100 million units. Building on this success, the next-generation products developed feature up to 50% improved energy efficiency.” He added, “The newly introduced modules provide high accuracy and integration density, helping to develop enhanced user experiences for devices such as digital cameras, wearables and remote controls, gaming consoles, drones, and virtual reality.”

Among the two new modules, the LSM6DSM adds dedicated processing and a serial port for camera OIS. The gyroscope reduces noise by 40% and provides configurable filters, improving overall camera OIS performance compared to the existing device (LSM6DS3H). LSM6DSM not only saves the number of components and board space compared to solutions that use a separate OIS sensor, but also consumes less than 1/6 of the power compared to other designs.