STMicroelectronics L3GD20H MEMS Gyroscope Datasheet

This is preliminary information on a new product now in development or undergoing evaluation. Details are subject to change without notice. The product is a three-axis digital output gyroscope with features such as wide supply voltage, low power consumption, selectable full scales, and digital output interface.


STMicroelectronics L3GD20H MEMS Gyroscope Datasheet - cover page
Brand
STMicroelectronics
Category
sensor
Document type
Datasheet
Language
English
Pages
25
File format
PDF
File size
816 KB
Published
10 August, 2012
Updated
28 September, 2023
MD5 checksum
3F6DC65BEF55A2108D77833C766AD42E

About this manual

This document is a preliminary datasheet for the L3GD20H, a low-power three-axis angular rate sensor manufactured by STMicroelectronics. The device includes a sensing element and an IC interface capable of providing measured angular rate data through digital I2C or SPI interfaces. It is designed for applications such as gaming, virtual reality, motion control, and GPS navigation systems.

What's inside

  • Block diagram and pin description
  • Mechanical and electrical specifications
  • Temperature sensor characteristics
  • Communication interface characteristics
  • SPI - serial peripheral interface
  • I2C - Inter IC control interface
  • Absolute maximum ratings
  • Package information

Specifications

Supply voltage2.2 V to 3.6 V
Operating temperature range-40 °C to +85 °C
Measurement range±245/±500/±2000 dps
Digital output data rate11.9/23.7/47.3/94.7/189.4/378.8/757.6 Hz
Package typeLGA-16 (3x3x1 mm)

Frequently asked questions

What are the selectable full scales for the L3GD20H?

The device offers three selectable full scales: ±245, ±500, and ±2000 dps.

Which digital interfaces does the sensor support?

The sensor supports both I2C and SPI digital output interfaces.

What is the supply current in sleep mode?

The supply current in sleep mode is selectable by the digital interface.

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