Murata SCH16T-K01 6-axis inertial sensor | Integrated three-axis gyroscope and three-axis accelerometer | MEMS inertial sensor

SCH16T-K01 is a high-performance 6-axis inertial sensor launched by Murata Electronics, integrating a three-axis gyroscope and a three-axis accelerometer. It is the first product of its new generation SCH16T 6DoF series. This sensor is specifically designed for harsh environmental applications such as industrial automation, drones, robots, and high-precision positioning. It boasts excellent stability, low noise, and strong anti-interference capabilities, and supports plug-and-play deployment without the need for external calibration.

Overview of core parameters: Measurement range:

Gyroscope: ±300°/s

Accelerometer: ±8g (auxiliary digital channel dynamic range up to ±26g)

Accuracy performance:

Gyroscope zero-bias instability: as low as 0.3°/h

Angular random walk: Typical value 0.03°/√Hz

Noise density: as low as 0.3–0.4 m°/s/√Hz

Working conditions:

Operating temperature: -40°C to +110°C, suitable for extreme industrial environments

Power supply voltage: 3.0–3.6V (core), I/O voltage: 1.7–3.6V

Interface and encapsulation:

Interface: SafeSPI v2.0, supporting 16-bit/20-bit data output, equipped with self-diagnostic and safety monitoring functions

Package: SOIC-24 (11.8 mm × 13.4 mm × 2.9 mm), compliant with AEC-Q100 standard, suitable for SMD mounting

Special functions:

Built-in orthogonal error compensation, calibrated at the factory, significantly reduces system integration complexity

Supports data-ready output, timestamp indexing, and SYNC input to achieve multi-sensor clock synchronization

Provide interpolation and decimation options to optimize data processing flexibility

Technical Advantages and Application Value High Integration and Ready-to-Use As one of the first 6DoF sensors to achieve internal cross-axis compensation, the SCH16T-K01 eliminates the need for complex orthogonal calibration by users, significantly shortening the development cycle and reducing production costs.

Industrial-grade reliability: Utilizing Murata's mature 3D-MEMS technology, it boasts excellent temperature stability and vibration resistance, making it suitable for high-impact scenarios such as construction machinery, agricultural equipment, and material handling.

Wide applicability

Drone and flight controller: achieving high-precision attitude calculation and dynamic inclination measurement

Robot motion control: Support AGV/AMR navigation, and balance control for legged robots

Inertial Navigation System (INS): Provides reliable short-term pose estimation in the event of GNSS signal loss

Structural Health Monitoring (SHM) and Heavy Equipment Posture Detection: Used for long-term condition monitoring of bridges, tower cranes, etc

Functional safety support includes the SafeSPI interface and comprehensive self-diagnostic capabilities, meeting the preliminary requirements for functional safety in the industrial and automotive sectors.

Murata provides the SCH16T-K01-PCB evaluation board for rapid prototype verification:

Integrate the SCH16T-K01 sensor with the necessary peripheral circuits

Supports SPI direct connection and comes with a standard pin header interface

It can be used for performance testing, algorithm development, and system integration verification

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