Accelerometer, Gyroscope, 6 Axis Sensor I2C, I3C, SPI Output
The BMI323 is a low-power, high-performance inertial measurement unit developed by Bosch Sensortec. It integrates a three-axis accelerometer and a three-axis gyroscope within a compact surface-mount package intended for motion sensing applications requiring precise movement detection, orientation tracking, vibration monitoring, and activity recognition. The device is optimized for wearable electronics, industrial sensing, robotics, navigation systems, IoT devices, and consumer electronics where low power consumption and high motion accuracy are critical.
The sensor includes advanced digital signal processing, configurable motion-detection features, programmable interrupts, and integrated FIFO buffering to reduce host processor workload and improve system efficiency. Communication is supported through standard digital interfaces, enabling straightforward integration with microcontrollers and embedded platforms.
The BMI323 is designed for robust environmental performance and supports flexible power management modes suitable for battery-operated systems.
Engineering Specifications
Device Type
Six-axis inertial measurement unit consisting of:
Three-axis accelerometer
Three-axis gyroscope
Manufacturer
Bosch Sensortec
Package
Compact LGA surface-mount package suitable for automated assembly processes.
Accelerometer Characteristics
Supports multiple selectable full-scale measurement ranges for motion and acceleration sensing applications. Provides high-resolution digital output with configurable filtering and sampling parameters for low-noise operation and accurate motion analysis.
Gyroscope Characteristics
Integrated three-axis angular rate sensor with programmable measurement ranges and digital filtering capabilities. Designed for rotational movement tracking, stabilization, gesture recognition, and inertial navigation applications.
Digital Interfaces
Supports:
I²C serial communication
SPI serial communication
I3C compatible operation
Power Features
Designed for ultra-low power operation with multiple configurable power modes to optimize energy consumption for portable and battery-powered devices.
Embedded Features
Includes integrated:
FIFO data buffering
Motion detection engine
Activity and inactivity detection
Tap and gesture detection
Orientation and tilt sensing
Interrupt generation
Self-test functionality
Output Data Handling
Provides configurable output data rates, oversampling settings, and digital filtering options for balancing performance, bandwidth, and power consumption.
Temperature Performance
Integrated temperature sensing and compensation support for improved measurement stability across varying environmental conditions.
Interrupt System
Programmable interrupt outputs support event-driven system architectures and allow efficient host wake-up functionality.
Operating Environment
Designed for operation across industrial and consumer temperature ranges with stable sensor performance under dynamic motion conditions.
Applications
Suitable for:
Wearable devices
Smart watches
Fitness trackers
Industrial motion monitoring
Robotics
Drones
Navigation systems
Gaming controllers
AR/VR systems
IoT motion sensing
Human-machine interfaces