Inertial Sensors

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TDK SmartMotion® MEMS inertial sensors
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TDK’s SmartMotion️ family of industry-leading inertial sensors offer on-chip sensor fusion and machine learning to bring edge intelligence to a wide range of consumer devices.
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TDK’s SmartMotion️ family of industry‑leading inertial sensors offer on-chip sensor fusion and machine learning to bring edge intelligence to a wide range of consumer devices. Whether 3‑axis, 6‑axis, or 9‑axis, TDK IMUs offer the lowest power consumption, ultra‑high performance, and stability that are ideal for smartphones, wearable/hearable devices, smart glasses, AR/VR, drones, robotics and more.

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Ultra-low power, high-precision IMUs with built-in intelligence.

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Ultra-low power, high-precision IMUs, gyroscopes, and accelerometers with built-in intelligence
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Industry-leading motion sensing for position tracking
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TDK is a pioneer and leader in fully integrated motion solutions, combining high-performance MEMS sensors with advanced MotionFusion™ algorithms and embedded processing. Our MotionTracking™ devices integrate accelerometers, gyroscopes, and sensing software into compact, low-power platforms that deliver precise, real-time motion data with minimal system complexity.

SmartMotion sensing solutions enable high-accuracy performance across consumer, automotive, and industrial applications, including smartphones, wearables, gaming, ADAS, robotics, navigation, asset tracking, and condition monitoring. Together, these technologies power smarter, more responsive, and energy-efficient systems.

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High performance, lowest gyro noise
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Smarter integration, fewer false triggers, and dependable performance users can feel

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Lasting power - always on function
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Deliver lasting satisfaction with ultra-efficient, long-lasting battery performance

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Trusted and proven track record
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Pioneers in the IMU product category, with over 8 billion chips sold to date

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On-chip sensor fusion and edge intelligence
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Supports on-chip sensor fusion and machine learning, to enable edge intelligence on sensors 

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Explore the SmartMotion sensor portfolio
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Explore our SmartMotion inertial sensors
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From 3-axis to 9-axis solutions, enabling motion tracking, control, and navigation across applications
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9-axis sensors: IMU + magnetometer
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Integrating accelerometer, gyroscope, and magnetometer, these sensors provide complete motion and heading information.

Designed for advanced navigation, drone flight control, and automotive dead-reckoning applications.

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Advanced navigation and dead-reckoning
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6-axis sensors
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Combining a 3-axis accelerometer and 3-axis gyroscope, these sensors deliver full motion tracking and orientation data. 

Perfect for  smartphone, hearables, wearables, robotics, AR/VR and IOT - offering stabilization systems that require seamless real-time performance.

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Synchronized inertial sensing for precise motion control
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3-axis sensors
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3-axis devices are standalone gyroscopes and standalone accelerometers. Ideal for mobile devices, wearables, and IoT applications where responsiveness meets efficiency.

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Efficient single-function motion sensing
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Explore our comprehensive development platforms custom developed for each sensor type.
* Designed around Microchip G55 MCU can be used by developers for rapid evaluation.
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SmartMotion key features
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TDK inertial sensors deliver accuracy, efficiency, and reliability you can build on
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SmartMotion sensors drivers and examples
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Sensors drivers source code can be found in our public GitHub organization for our SmartMotion solutions. Other available repositories will also provide source code for example use cases. 

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Motion sensing applications across every platform
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Discover how advanced inertial sensing drives performance, efficiency, and reliability across consumer, industrial, and automotive systems
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Consumer applications
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Enhance user experiences in smartphones, wearables, and AR/VR devices with smooth motion tracking, gesture control, and screen rotation. 

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Consumer motion sensing for intelligent user experiences
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Industrial applications
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Enable precision monitoring, predictive maintenance, and machine control through accurate motion and vibration sensing. 

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Precision sensing for automation and monitoring
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Automotive applications
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Support safety, navigation, and stability features with sensors designed for harsh environments and automotive-grade reliability. 

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Automotive-grade sensing for safety and control
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