high performance ±1000 dps analog yaw-rate gyroscope
Features
■ 2.7 V to 3.6 V single supply operation
■ Wide extended operating temperature range
(-40°C to +85°C)
■ High stability over temperature
■ Analog absolute angular-rate output
■ Integrated low-pass filters
■ Low power consumption
■ Sleep mode
■ Embedded power-down
■ Embedded self-test
■ High shock and vibration survivability
■ ECOPACK
(see Section 6)
Applications
®
RoHS and “Green” compliant
LY3100ALH
MEMS motion sensor:
LGA-10
The LY3100ALH has a full scale of ±1000 dps and
is capable of detecting rates with a -3 dB
bandwidth up to 140 Hz.
The device includes a sensing element composed
of a single driving mass, kept in continuous
oscillation and capable of reacting, based on the
Coriolis principle, when an angular rate is applied.
A CMOS IC provides the measured angular rate
to the external world through an analog output
voltage, allowing high levels of integration and
production trimming to better match sensing
element characteristics.
(3x5x1 mm)
■ Gaming applications
■ Pointing devices, remote and game controllers
■ Motion control with user interface
■ Industrial and robotics
ST's family of gyroscopes leverages on the
mature and robust manufacturing process already
used for the production of micro-machined
accelerometers.
ST is already in the field with several hundred
million sensors which have received excellent
Description
The LY3100ALH is a high performance low-power
single-axis micromachined gyroscope capable of
measuring angular rate along yaw axis.
It provides excellent temperature stability and
high resolution over extended operating
temperature range (-40°C to +85°C).
acceptance from the market in terms of quality,
reliability and performance.
The LY3100ALH is available in a plastic land grid
array (LGA) package, which ST successfully
pioneered for accelerometers.Today ST has the
widest manufacturing capability and strongest
expertise in the world for production of sensors in
plastic LGA packages.
8SLEEP/PDSleep mode / power-down mode (see Table 6)
9VddPower supply
10ResLeave unconnected or connect to Vdd
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LY3100ALHMechanical and electrical specifications
2 Mechanical and electrical specifications
2.1 Mechanical characteristics
Vdd = 3 V, T = 25 °C unless otherwise noted
Table 3.Mechanical characteristics
SymbolParameterTest conditionMin. Typ.
FSMeasurement range±1000dps
SoSensitivity
SoDr
Sensitivity change vs.
temperature
VoffZero-rate level
OffDr
Zero-rate level change
vs. temperature
NLNon linearityBest fit straight line±1% FS
BWBandwidth
VstSelf-test output change100
RnRate noise density0.016dps/√ Hz
Top
1. Typical specifications are not guaranteed.
2. Sensitivity and zero-rate offset are not ratiometric to supply voltage.
3. The product is capable of measuring angular rates extending from DC to the selected BW.
4. Self test typical absolute value.
Operating temperature
range
(2)
Delta from 25°C0.01%/°C
(3)
Delta from 25°C0.02dps/°C
(3)
(a)
(1)
1.1mV/dps
1.5V
140Hz
(4)
-40+85°C
Max.Unit
mV
a. The product is factory calibrated at 3 V. The operational power supply range is specified in Table 4.
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2.2 Electrical characteristics
Vdd = 3 V, T = 25 °C unless otherwise noted
Table 4.Electrical characteristics
SymbolParameterTest conditionMin.Typ.
VddSupply voltage2.733.6V
IddSupply current4.2mA
IddSl
IddPdn
Supply current sleep
mode
Supply current powerdown mode
(b)
(1)
2.2mA
5µA
Max.Unit
STSelf-test input
V
VPDPower-down input
To p
1. Typical specifications are not guaranteed.
Operating temperature
range
Logic 0 level00.2*Vdd
V
Logic 1 level0.8*VddVdd
Logic 0 level00.2*Vdd
V
Logic 1 level0.8*VddVdd
-40+85°C
b. The product is factory calibrated at 3 V
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LY3100ALHAbsolute maximum ratings
3 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 5.Absolute maximum ratings
SymbolRatingsMaximum valueUnit
VddSupply voltage-0.3 to 6V
VinInput voltage on any control pin (SLEEP/PD, ST) -0.3 to Vdd +0.3V
AAcceleration
T
ESDElectrostatic discharge protection2 (HBM)kV
Storage temperature range-40 to +125°C
STG
3000 for 0.5 msg
10000 for 0.1 msg
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
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TerminologyLY3100ALH
4 Terminology
4.1 Sensitivity
An angular rate gyroscope is a device that produces a positive-going output voltage for
counterclockwise 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.
4.2 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 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.
4.3 Self-test
Self-test allows testing of the mechanical and electrical part of the sensor, allowing the
seismic mass to be moved by means of an electrostatic test-force. The self-test function is
off when the ST pin is connected to GND. When the ST pin is tied to Vdd, an actuation force
is applied to the sensor, emulating a definite Coriolis force. In this case the sensor output
exhibits a voltage change in its DC level which is also dependent on the supply voltage.
When ST is active, the device output level is given by the algebraic sum of the signals
produced by the velocity acting on the sensor and by the electrostatic test-force. If the output
signals change within the amplitude specified in Table 3, then the mechanical element is
working properly and the parameters of the interface chip are within the defined
specifications.
4.4 Sleep mode, self test and power down
The LY3100ALH enables advanced power-saving features thanks to the availability of three
different operating modes. When the device is set in a Sleep mode configuration, the
reading chain is completely turned off, resulting in low power consumption. In this condition
the device turn-on time is significantly reduced, allowing simple external power cycling.
In accordance with the table below, the user can select the desired operating mode using
two dedicated pins (ST and SLEEP/PD).
Table 6.Sleep mode and Power-down mode configuration
Operating modeST pinSLEEP/PD pin
Normal mode00
Sleep mode01
Self-test10
Power-down11
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LY3100ALHApplication hints
5 Application hints
Figure 3.LY3100ALH electrical connections and external components values
Supply
2.2Ohm
Vref
OUT Z
1 µF
LDO
100 nF
SLEEP/PD
GND
(TOP VIEW)
DIRECTION OF THE
DETECTABLE
ANGULAR RATE
+
Ω
GND
9
105
TOP VIEW
1
z
ST
6
4
C1
GND
10nF
C2
10kOhm470nF
R1
GND
AM03841v1
Power supply decoupling capacitors should be placed in combination with an LDO regulator
(common design practice).
The LY3100ALH IC includes a PLL (phase-locked loop) circuit to synchronize driving and
sensing interfaces. Capacitors and resistors must be added at VCONT pin 3 (as shown in
Figure 3) to implement a low-pass filter.
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5.1 Output response vs. rotation
Figure 4.Output response vs. rotation
+Ω
z
Steady state position
OUTZ = 1.5V
5.2 Soldering information
The LGA package is compliant with the ECOPACK®, RoHS and “Green” standard.
It is qualified for soldering heat resistance in accordance with JEDEC J-STD-020.
Leave “pin 1 indicator” unconnected during soldering.
Land pattern and soldering recommendations are available at www.st.com
+Ω
z
Positive rotationsas, indicated by the arrow,
increase output value over zero-rate level:
OUTZ= 1.5V + So*1000 = 2.6V
AM03842v1
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LY3100ALHPackage information
6 Package information
In order to meet environmental requirements, ST offers these devices in different grades of
ECOPACK
®
packages, depending on their level of environmental compliance. ECOPACK®
specifications, grade definitions and product status are available at: www.st.com.
ECOPACK is an ST trademark.
Figure 5.LGA-10: mechanical data and package dimensions
A11.100
A20.855
A30.200
D12.8503.0003.150
E14.8505.0005.150
L0.635
L14.100
L22.200
N11.415
N21.100
M0.075
P11.300
P20.500
T10.600
T20.700
d0.200
k0.050
h0.100
LGA-10 (3x5x1mm)
Land Grid Array Package
8161636A
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Revision historyLY3100ALH
7 Revision history
Table 7.Document revision history
DateRevisionChanges
29-Oct-20091First issue.
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