Integrated module for motion sensing

25 February 2015 Computer/Embedded Technology

New from Microchip is the MM7150 Motion Module which combines the company’s SSC7150 motion co-processor with 9-axis sensors, including accelerometer, magnetometer and gyroscope in a small, easy-to-use form factor. With a simple I2C connection to most MCUs/MPUs, embedded/IoT applications can easily tap into the module’s advanced motion and position data.

The onboard SSC7150 is pre-programmed with sophisticated sensor fusion algorithms which intelligently filter, compensate and combine the raw sensor data to provide highly accurate position and orientation information. It is self-calibrating during operation, utilising data from the pre-populated sensors: the Bosch BMC150 6-axis digital compass; and the BMG160 3-axis gyroscope.

The MM7150 is single-sided to be easily soldered down during the manufacturing process. Microchip makes it easy to develop motion applications for a variety of products using its MM7150 PICtail Plus daughter board. The module is well suited for a wide range of embedded applications such as portable devices and robotics; industrial applications such as commercial trucks, industrial automation, patient tracking and smart farming; and consumer electronics such as the Internet of Things (IoT), remote controls, gaming devices, toys and wearable devices; among other applications.

For more information contact Shane Padayachee, Avnet Kopp, +27 (0)11 319 8600, [email protected], www.avnet.co.za

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