Today, there are several sources for six degrees of freedom (DoF) sensors. However, when 6DoF is not enough, the newest solution from Analog Devices, Inc. (ADI) may be the answer. The ADIS16488 is a 10-DoF sensor that integrates a tri-axis gyroscope, tri-axis accelerometer, tri-axis
magnetometer and a pressure sensor into a single package. Based on microelectromechanical system (MEMS) technology, the four different sensors not only fit into a 66.04x 64.77×14-mm package, they provide high performance and stability.
With bias stability of less than 10 degrees/hr), other inertial measurement unit (IMU) parameters include:
- Triaxial, digital gyroscope with digital range
scaling, ±450°/sec dynamic range - Triaxial, digital accelerometer, ±18 g
- Triaxial, delta-angle and delta velocity outputs
- Triaxial, digital magnetometer, ±2.5 gauss
- Digital pressure sensor, 300 mbar to 1100 mbar
For more information about Analog Devices ADIS16488 10-degree-of-freedom sensor, click here.