MPU-6050 3-Axis Accelerometer and Gyro Sensor

MPU-6050 3-Axis Accelerometer and Gyroscope Sensor Module (6-Axis IMU)

The MPU-6050 is a highly popular and integrated 6-axis Motion Tracking Device that combines a 3-axis MEMS gyroscope and a 3-axis MEMS accelerometer into a single chip. It is the core component of many Inertial Measurement Units (IMUs) used in drones, robotics, and gesture control applications. The chip includes a Digital Motion Processor (DMP) which can handle complex calculations, offloading the processing load from the main microcontroller.

This module simplifies integration with microcontrollers by utilizing the I2C/IIC communication protocol. It operates across a flexible voltage range of 3V to 5V DC. The sensor features high precision, courtesy of its built-in 16-bit Analog-to-Digital Converter (ADC), providing 16-bit data output for both accelerometer and gyroscope readings. Users can select the measurement sensitivity for both sensors:

• Gyroscope Range: ± 250, ± 500, ± 1000, or ± 2000 degrees per second (°/s).
• Accelerometer Range: ± 2, ± 4, ± 8, or ± 16 g.

The small form factor and low power consumption make the MPU-6050 module an ideal choice for mobile and portable applications requiring accurate movement and orientation sensing.