Bosch Sensortech has introduced the BMX160, a compact 9-axis motion sensor suited for applications such as smart devices and wearable technology. This new sensor is housed in a compact 2.5 x 3.0 x 0.95mm3 package, making it the smallest 9-axis motion sensor in the industry, according to the company.
Advanced accelerometer, gyroscope and geomagnetic sensor technologies have been used in this product to meet the increasingly stringent low-power requirements demanded by wearable devices. The product is able to reduce power consumption to below 1.5mA, and is a desirable option for applications that face extreme form factor restraints, such as smart glasses.