BMC150 Sensors, Transducers

Inertial Measurement Units (IMUs) are motion sensors that measure motion parameters such as linear acceleration, angular acceleration, and rotational velocity in three-dimensional space. A popular IMU is the Bosch BMC150, which is a small and efficient device for measuring orientation, height, distance, position, and velocity.

Application field: The BMC150 is versatile and suitable for a wide range of applications, including robotics, navigation, aerospace, sports, consumer electronics, and medical systems. The device can be used for precision control, navigation and autonomous systems in robots and autonomous vehicles as well as to monitor the dynamic posture of athletes for training and analysis.

Working Principle: The BMC150 utilizes a combination of sensors to acquire up to nine degrees of freedom. These sensors include an accelerometer, a gyroscope, and a magnetometer. The accelerometer can measure linear acceleration in three axes (x, y and z) while the gyroscope measures angular acceleration. Together they measure the change in the device’s orientation. The integrated magnetometer measures the device’s heading relative to the Earth’s magnetic field. It also helps correct the linear and angular measurement errors due to disturbances. In addition, the BMC150 is equipped with a barometric air pressure sensor which measures altitude, and it has a noise-elimination algorithm that increases the measurement accuracy.

The BMC150 is compact and lightweight, while still offering good performance. It can measure up to sixteen different motion parameters, including linear and angular acceleration, speed, position, and altitude. The device is highly customizable and allows users to configure the output data stream to meet their individual needs. All of the data collected by the device can be easily processed into meaningful information using software algorithms.

The BMC150 is a highly reliable device that is well suited for both consumer and industrial applications. It offers high accuracy and precision, even in harsh and demanding environments. The device is easy to use and has a wide range of features, making it a great choice for any motion sensing application.