STMicroelectronics presents unique dual-range motion sensor

STMicroelectronics, a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, has revealed the ISM6HG256X, a tiny three-in-one motion sensor for data-hungry industrial IoT applications, serving as an additional catalyst for edge AI advancement. This smart, highly accurate IMU sensor uniquely combines simultaneous detection of low-g (±16g) and high-g (±256g) accelerations with a high-performance and stable gyroscope within a single compact package, ensuring no critical event—from subtle motion or vibrations to severe shocks—is ever missed.

The ISM6HG256X addresses the growing demand for reliable, high-performance sensors in industrial IoT applications such as asset tracking, worker safety wearables, condition monitoring, robotics, factory automation, and black box event recording. By integrating accelerometer with dual full-scale ranges, it eliminates the need for multiple sensors, simplifying system design and reducing overall complexity. Its embedded edge processing and self-configurability support real-time event detection and context-adaptive sensing, which are essential for long-lasting asset tracking sensor nodes, wearable safety devices, continuous industrial equipment monitoring, and automated factory systems.

Edge AI is a crucial driver for ST’s MEMS activity as it boosts performance and efficiency by enabling real-time data processing on the device, reducing latency and energy use. It enhances privacy and security through local data handling, limits reliance on external processing, and provides scalability and flexibility for various applications. Additionally, edge AI supports innovative uses like advanced sensing and IoT integration, aligning with growing demand for smart, connected devices.

ST is a leader in the micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS) technology inside today’s miniaturized inertial sensors, with over 600 patents and independent production capabilities that ensure supply-chain resilience and quality control. This foundation provided the launchpad for the Company’s technical team to create the ISM6HG256X that combines 16g and 256g accelerometer ranges in the same device, operating concurrently and continuously. The sensor also co-packages a precision MEMS gyroscope for angular rate measurement.