Murata | Murata SCH1633-D01 | Automotive 6-axis Inertial Sensor | MEMS Gyroscope Sensor

Introduction to Murata SCH1633-D01 Automotive 6-Axis Inertial Sensor

1. Product Overview

The SCH1633-D01, launched by Murata, is a 6-axis inertial sensor specifically designed for automotive applications. It integrates a three-axis gyroscope and a three-axis accelerometer, utilizing advanced microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) technology. With high performance, high integration, and cost optimization as its design core, this sensor is suitable for various scenarios such as autonomous driving (AD), advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), inertial navigation, vehicle stability control, as well as camera and headlamp leveling. Its compact size (11.8mm × 13.4mm × 3.0mm) and lightweight design make it an ideal central inertial measurement unit (IMU) solution in automotive electronic systems.

2. Core advantages

Excellent performance: The gyroscope angle random walk is as low as 0.03°/√Hz, with a zero-bias stability of 0.5°/h, and the accelerometer linearity is 0.06 m/s², ensuring high-precision data even in harsh environments.

High integration: Built-in orthogonal error compensation function, with axis orthogonality error less than 0.3°, eliminating expensive calibration steps and simplifying system integration.

Safety and reliability: Compliant with AEC-Q100 Level 1 certification and ISO 26262 ASIL-B+ safety standards (achievable up to ASIL-D through integration), equipped with over 200 internal monitoring signals for comprehensive self-diagnostic capabilities.

Time Synchronization Support: Equipped with data-ready output, timestamp indexing, and synchronous input functions, ensuring time consistency with other vehicle subsystems (such as HUD and cameras).

3. Application scenarios

Autonomous driving and ADAS: By fusing sensor data from GNSS, cameras, radar, and other sensors, the positioning accuracy and environmental perception capabilities of vehicles are enhanced.

Vehicle dynamic control: Real-time monitoring of vehicle posture and acceleration, optimization of stability control algorithms, and enhancement of driving safety.

Lighting and Vision System: Supports dynamic headlamp leveling to ensure clear vision during nighttime driving, and assists in camera calibration to enhance image quality.

4. Technical details

Measurement range: Gyroscope ±300°/s, Accelerometer ±8g (dynamic range extended to ±26g).

Interface and Packaging: Utilizing the SafeSPI V2.0 interface and a 24-pin SOIC package, it supports 20-bit/16-bit data output and is compatible with a power supply ranging from 3.0 to 3.6V, as well as an I/O voltage range of 1.7 to 3.6V.

Environmental adaptability: Operating temperature range from -40°C to 110°C, meeting the stringent requirements of automotive grade.

5. Market positioning and innovation

This sensor represents the leading edge of automotive 6-axis IMU technology. Through redundant design (such as dual output channels) and cost optimization, it helps automakers balance performance and budget. The collaborative development with partners such as Murata and Hexagon further promotes its application in the autonomous driving ecosystem. Its innovation lies in integrating navigation-level accuracy (approaching tactical-level MEMS standards) into compact automotive components, laying the foundation for future intelligent transportation systems

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Specification details

SCA3300-D01 

SCA3400-D01 

SCH16T-K10 

SCH16T-K01 

SCL3300-D01 

SCL3400-D01 

SCH1633-D01

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