The STEVAL-MKI128V5 is a sophisticated sensor board from STMicroelectronics, designed to offer a compact and versatile solution for a wide range of motion and environmental sensing applications. This board features the LSM6DSO, a system-in-package featuring a 3D digital accelerometer and a 3D digital gyroscope, tailored for battery-operated smart devices with demanding power and space constraints.

With its state-of-the-art motion sensing capabilities, the STEVAL-MKI128V5 is an ideal choice for implementation in IoT devices, gaming and virtual reality input devices, as well as for navigation systems, robotics, and drone stabilization mechanisms. The board allows for high-resolution measurements of linear acceleration and angular rate with low power consumption, making it a reliable choice for portable applications.

The LSM6DSO on the STEVAL-MKI128V5 supports main OS requirements, offering real, virtual and batch sensors with 4 Kbytes for dynamic data batching. It also includes a finite state machine for motion detection and recognition, which helps in reducing the main processor workload and system power consumption by only running specific functions when needed.

Developed to simplify the design process for engineers, the board comes with a comprehensive development ecosystem, including software libraries and tools to facilitate the integration of the sensor into final products. The board is equipped with a DIL 24-pin socket, ensuring easy integration into a prototype or final product without the need for complex soldering.

Key features of the STEVAL-MKI128V5 include:

• LSM6DSO iNEMO inertial module: 3D accelerometer and 3D gyroscope
• “Always-on” experience with low power consumption for both accelerometer and gyroscope
• Smart FIFO up to 4 Kbytes
• Android M compliant
• Hard, soft ironing for external magnetic sensor corrections
• Compact and flexible design for easy integration in system prototypes

Overall, the STEVAL-MKI128V5 from STMicroelectronics is a powerful and flexible solution for developers looking to incorporate advanced motion and environmental sensing into their designs with minimal development time and effort.