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ICM-42605

High-Performance Low-Power 6-Axis MEMS Motion Sensor
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Features

Pedometer, Tilt Detection, Tap Detection, Wake on Motion, Raise – Wake/Sleep, Significant Motion Detection

Product Features and Benefits

  • 3-Axis Gyroscope with Programmable FSR of ±625, ±31.25, ±62.5, ±125, ±250, ±500, ±1000, and ±2000 dps
  • 3-Axis Accelerometer with Programmable FSR of ±2g, ±4g, ±8g and ±16g
  • User-programmable interrupts
  • APEX Motion Functions: Pedometer, Tilt Detection, Raise to Wake/Sleep, Tap Detection, Wake on Motion, Significant Motion Detection
  • 2K byte FIFO buffer enables the applications processor to read the data in bursts
  • On-Chip 16-bit ADCs and Programmable Filters
  • Host interface: 12.5MHz I3C℠, 1MHz I²C, 24MHz SPI
  • Digital-output temperature sensor
  • VDD operating range of 1.71 to 3.6V
  • MEMS structure hermetically sealed and bonded at wafer level

Target market & applications

Mobile Devices, Tablets, Cameras, IoT

Key attribute

Low Power 6-axis IMU with high performance and advanced motion features and events

Product key details

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Operation
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Package Size
0.91 x 2.50 x 3.00

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Datasheet

DS-000292 – ICM-42605 Datasheet
Version1.7
Updated2022-09-12
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App Notes & User Guides

AN-000173 – ICM-426xx APEX Motion Functions: Description and Usage
Version1.1
Updated2021-08-18
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AN-000296 – Transitioning from ICM-20602 to ICM-42670-P
Version1.0
Updated2021-05-27
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AN-000300 – SmartMotion Platform User Guide
Version1.2
Updated2024-02-16
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AN-000266 – Accelerometer Low Power Mode Implementation
Version1.2
Updated2024-01-24
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AN-000393 – IMU PCB Design and MEMS Assembly Guidelines
Version2.4
Updated2026-06-01
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Software

SmartMotion Installer w/ MotionLink
Version4.3.4
Updated1767008793
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DK-42605 SmartMotion eMD
Version2.0.9
Updated1773793488
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