three-axis digital output gyroscope for gaming and OIS
LGA-16
(4x4x1 mm)
Features
■ Three selectable full-scales (250/500/2000
dps) for gaming applications
■ ± 65 dps full-scale for OIS applications
■ Independent I
■ Embedded temperature sensor
■ Integrated low- and high-pass filters with user-
selectable bandwidth
■ Wide supply voltage range: 2.4 V to 3.6 V
■ Low voltage-compatible IOs (1.8 V)
■ Power-down and sleep mode for smart power
saving
■ Embedded FIFO (first-in first-out buffer)
■ ECOPACK
Applications
2
C and SPI digital interfaces
®
RoHS and “Green” compliant
L3G4IS
MEMS motion sensor:
Preliminary data
scale can be activated by powering two separate
pins, the internal ASIC blocks automatically detect
and enable the selected device configuration.
The unique sensing element is manufactured
using a dedicated micro-machining process
developed by STMicroelectronics to produce
inertial sensors and actuators on silicon wafers.
The L3G4IS is available in a plastic land grid array
(LGA)package and can operate within a
temperature range of -30 °C to +85 °C.
■ Gaming and virtual reality input devices
■ Optical image stabilization
■ Motion control and gesture recognition
■ GPS navigation systems
Description
The L3G4IS is the first three-axis MEMS
gyroscope that enables both user interface and
image stabilization applications at the same time.
Thanks to two different independent reading
chains and digital interfaces, the L3G4IS delivers
previously unseen levels of flexibility to the end
user.
Each reading chain and the corresponding full-
Table 1.Device summary
Order codeTemperature range (°C)PackagePacking
L3G4IS-30 to +85LGA-16 (4x4x1)Tray
L3G4ISTR-30 to +85LGA-16 (4x4x1)Tape and reel
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This is preliminar y information on a new product now in development or undergoing evaluation. Details are subject to
change without notice.
1Vdd_IO_SPIPower supply for I/O pins of the PSPI interface
2SCLI
3SDAI
4GND0 V power supply
5ReservedLeave unconnected
6DRDYData ready signal (open drain pad)
7INTProgrammable interrupt (open drain pad)
8ReservedLeave unconnected
9ReservedLeave unconnected
10SDI/SDO_OIS Data-in, data-out line for SPI interface
11SCL_OISClock line for SPI interface
12CS_OISSPI chip select line
13RegCapacitance connection pin for internal regulator
2
C serial clock (SCL)
2
C serial data (SDA)
14CapCapacitance connection pin for internal charge pump
15HAVddPower supply for OIS mode
16AVddPower supply for user interface mode
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L3G4ISTerminology
2 Terminology
2.1 Sensitivity
An angular rate gyroscope is a device that produces a positive-going digital output for
counter-clockwise rotation around the sensitive axis considered. Sensitivity describes the
gain of the sensor and can be determined by applying a defined angular velocity to it. This
value changes very little over temperature and time.
2.2 Zero-rate level
Zero-rate level describes the actual output signal if there is no angular rate present. The
zero-rate level of precise MEMS sensors is, to some extent, a result of stress to the sensor
and therefore the zero-rate level can slightly change after mounting the sensor onto a
printed circuit board or after exposing it to extensive mechanical stress. This value changes
very little over temperature and time.
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Working mode selectionL3G4IS
3 Working mode selection
The L3G4IS can be used for user interface and image stabilization applications. Depending
on the power supply provided and dedicated internal bits configuration, the L3G4IS is able
to keep both reading chains active allowing the user to exploit the advantages of high
resolution on low full-scale and low current consumption on high full-scale at the same time
through SPI and I
Stresses above those listed as “absolute maximum ratings” may cause permanent damage
to the device. This is a stress rating only and functional operation of the device under these
conditions is not implied. Exposure to maximum rating conditions for extended periods may
affect device reliability.
Table 7.Absolute maximum ratings
SymbolRatingsMaximum valueUnit
AVddSupply voltage-0.3 to 4.8V
HAVddSupply voltage-0.3 to 4.8V
Vdd_IO_SPI Vdd IO SPI interface-0.3 to HAVdd +0.1V
Vin(UI)
Vin(OIS)
T
STG
SgAcceleration g for 0.1 ms10,000g
ESDElectrostatic discharge protection
1. Supply voltage on any pin should never exceed 4.8 V.
Input voltage on:
(SCL, SDA, INT, DRDY)
Input voltage on:
(CS_OIS, SDI/SDO_OIS, SCL_OIS)
Storage temperature range-40 to +125°C
(1)
-0.3 to AVdd +0.1V
-0.3 to Vdd_IO_SPI
+0.1
2 (HBM)kV
1.5 (CDM)kV
200 (MM)V
V
c. The product is factory calibrated at 3.3 V.
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User interface mode specificationsL3G4IS
This is a mechanical shock sensitive device, improper handling can cause permanent
damage to the part.
This is an ESD sensitive device, improper handling can cause permanent damage to
the part.
2. It is possible to remove HAVdd maintaining Vdd_IO_SPI without blocking the communication busses, in this condition the
measurement chain is powered off.
3. Sleep mode introduces a faster turn-on time related to power-down mode.
This is a mechanical shock sensitive device, improper handling can cause permanent
damage to the part.
This is an ESD sensitive device, improper handling can cause permanent damage to
the part.
5.4 Absolute maximum ratings
Stresses above those listed as “absolute maximum ratings” may cause permanent damage
to the device. This is a stress rating only and functional operation of the device under these
conditions is not implied. Exposure to maximum rating conditions for extended periods may
affect device reliability.
Table 11.Absolute maximum ratings
SymbolRatingsMaximum valueUnit
AVddSupply voltage-0.3 to 4.8V
HAVddSupply voltage-0.3 to 4.8V
(1)
Vdd_IO_
SPI
Vin(UI)
Vin(OIS)
T
Vdd IO SPI interface-0.3 to HAVdd +0.1V
Input voltage on:
(SCL, SDA, INT, DRDY)
Input voltage on:
(CS_OIS, SDI/SDO_OIS, SCL_OIS)
Storage temperature range-40 to +125°C
STG
-0.3 to AVdd +0.1V
-0.3 to Vdd_IO_SPI
+0.1
SgAcceleration g for 0.1 ms10,000g
2 (HBM)kV
ESDElectrostatic discharge protection
1.5 (CDM)kV
200 (MM)V
1. Supply voltage on any pin should never exceed 4.8 V.
V
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Application hintsL3G4IS
AVd d
GND
C6
GND
SCL
DRDY
GND
SDA
Vdd_IO_SPI
AVdd
1
8
12
5
49
1316
TOP
VIEW
INT
(TOP VIEW)
DIRECTIONS OF THE
DETECTABLE
ANGULAR RATES
X
+Ω
Z
+Ω
X
+Ω
Y
Rpu = 10kOhm
Rpu
SCL
SDA
Pull-up to be added on I2C lines
14
GND
SCL_OIS
CS_OIS
SDI/SDO_OIS
ResRes
Res
RegC5Cap
C1C2
C4
C3
HAVdd
HAVdd
VddI2Cbus
Rpu = 10kOhm
Rpu
INT
DRDY
Pull-up to be added on INT and DRDY signals
VddI2Cbus
AM10236V1
6 Application hints
Figure 3.L3G4IS electrical connections and external component values
Table 12.External components
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1. This value must guarantee a minimum of 1 nF value under 11 V bias condition.
Type descriptionValuePurpose
C1 = C31 µFDecoupling
C2 = C4100 pFDecoupling
(1)
C5
C6220 nF (5 V class)Internal regulator
Rpu10 kΩ
10 nF (25 V class)Charge pump
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L3G4ISApplication hints
Power supply decoupling capacitors (100 pF + 1 µF) should be placed as near as possible
to the device (common design practice). Pull-up resistors must be added to I
2
C SDA and
SCL lines and to INT and DRDY lines.
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Application hintsL3G4IS
SCL
DRDY
GND
SDA
Vdd_IO_SPI
AVdd
1
8
12
5
49
1316
TOP
VIEW
INT
Rpu = 10kOhm
Rpu
SCL
SDA
Pull-up to be added on I2C lines
14
SCL_OIS
CS_OIS
SDI/SDO_OIS
ResRes
Res
Reg
Cap
HAVdd
AVdd HAVdd
Rpu = 10kOhm
Rpu
INT
DRDY
VddI2Cbus
VddI2Cbus
AM10237v1
6.1 Power supply configurations
The L3G4IS can be powered according to several different configurations, as reported in
Section 3. Depending on the particular power supply provided, either the user interface or
image stabilization modes are activated. The presence of a certain power supply
determines also which digital interface is available. In Figure 4 three possible power supply
configurations are reported to further explain the high level of flexibility allowed by the
component. It should be noted that when AVdd and HAVdd are removed they must be
connected to GND for proper working of the device.
The LGA package is compliant with the ECOPACK®, RoHS and “Green” standard.
It is qualified for soldering heat resistance according to JEDEC J-STD-020.
Leave “Pin 1 Indicator” unconnected during soldering.
Land pattern and soldering recommendations are available at www.st.com/mems
.
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Package informationL3G4IS
Dimensions
Ref.
mminch
Min. Typ. Max. Min. Typ. Max.
A11.0000.0394
A20.7850.0309
A30.2000.0079
d0.3000.0118
D1 3.850 4.000 4.150 0.1516 0.1575 0.1634
E1 3 .8 50 4.000 4.150 0.1516 0.1575 0.1634
L21.9500.0768
M0.1000.0039
N10.6500.0256
N20.9750.0384
P11.7500.0689
P21.5250.0600
T10.4000.0157
T20.3000.0118
k0.0500.0020
LGA-16 (4x4x1mm)
Land Grid Array Package
Outline and
8125097_A
mechanical data
8 Package information
In order to meet environmental requirements, ST offers these devices in different grades of
ECOPACK
®
specifications, grade definitions and product status are available at: www.st.com.
ECOPACK is an ST trademark.
Figure 8.LGA-16: mechanical data and package dimensions
packages, depending on their level of environmental compliance. ECOPACK
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L3G4ISRevision history
9 Revision history
Table 13.Document revision history
DateRevisionChanges
22-Dec-20111Initial release.
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L3G4IS
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