Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Magnetometer, 9 Axis Sensor I2C, SPI, UART Output
The BNO085 is a high-performance 9-axis absolute orientation sensor system-in-package (SiP) that integrates a 3-axis accelerometer, 3-axis gyroscope, 3-axis magnetometer, and a low-power ARM Cortex-M0+ microcontroller running CEVA/Hillcrest SH-2 sensor fusion firmware. It provides accurate real-time orientation, motion tracking, and activity detection while offloading complex sensor fusion calculations from the host processor. The device is widely used in robotics, AR/VR systems, wearables, drones, IoT devices, and navigation applications.
Key Features
9-axis motion sensing with integrated accelerometer, gyroscope, and magnetometer
Built-in SH-2 sensor fusion engine for accurate orientation tracking
ARM Cortex-M0+ processor for onboard motion processing
Outputs quaternion, rotation vector, linear acceleration, gravity vector, angular velocity, and magnetic field data
Advanced motion detection including tap, step, shake, and significant motion detection
Activity classification and stability detection capabilities
Low-latency rotation vectors optimized for AR/VR applications
Supports I²C, SPI, and UART communication interfaces
Configurable output data rates and timestamps
Low-power operation suitable for battery-powered devices
Compact 28-pin LGA package (5.2 mm × 3.8 mm)
Operating temperature range: -40°C to +85°C
Backward compatible with BNO080 designs while adding support for future application-specific libraries
Applications
Robotics and autonomous systems
Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR)
Wearable devices and fitness trackers
Drones and UAVs
Head-mounted displays (HMDs)
Industrial motion tracking
IoT and smart devices
Navigation and positioning systems