The 6-axis inertial sensor series is easy to install and provides additional functionalities to onboard systems, and - being ASIL-B(D)-compliant - a high level of functional safety.
The 6-axis Gyro & Accelerometer 6DoF sensor series - "6in1 sensor" - is available in a wettable flank QFN package. This housing benefits from a special edge that forms a step. The solder creates a reliable connection in the throat of this step and allows for high-quality soldering and error-free assembly, which is essential for automotive safety (electronic stability control, ABS brakes, traction control), comfort (navigation, head-up display, driver-assist & comfort), and industrial applications (off-highway industry, AGV, robotics).
The series is highly robust and shock- as well as vibration-resistant.
The 6DoF sensor has been designed to detect motion of a vehicle in harsh vibration circumstances, for example when a car suddenly leaves the road. Then the sensor uses data to adjust the torque of motor and the braking force to achieve a safe vehicle status.
The sensor is able to support radar/lidar applications that are relevant for the safety of cars. It detects the motion of the vehicle and radar/lidar system uses the motion data to compare the obstacles detected in previous and current scan.
Also, the 6DoF sensor supports the calculation of the position of a vehicle, if GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) signals are blocked, in tunnels for example.
The 6DoF sensor has also been implemented in comfort applications like AR-HUD systems. Here the sensor detects the movement of the car and can adjust the position of the AR-HUD beam with AR.markers, in order for the driver to read it in an optimal way.
Another comfort-related feature is the ability to adjust the suspension of the car, using the 6-axis output, that can detect the state of the vehicle and cabin.
