STEVAL-MKI163V1 - Inertial Module Adapter Board

The STEVAL-MKI163V1 is an adapter board designed by STMicroelectronics to facilitate the evaluation of MEMS devices in the LSM6DSM product family. This compact and versatile board acts as a bridge between the sensor and the standard DIL 24 socket, ensuring seamless integration with ST’s MEMS adapters motherboard (STEVAL-MKI109V2 or STEVAL-MKI109V3).

Key Features

• Compatible with LSM6DSM inertial modules
• Designed to fit ST MEMS adapter motherboards
• Equipped with a DIL 24-pin socket
• Comprehensive free software libraries and examples for all supported platforms
• RoHS compliant

The STEVAL-MKI163V1 adapter board comes with a high-performance LSM6DSM iNEMO inertial module which includes a 3D digital accelerometer and a 3D digital gyroscope. This powerful module is suitable for a wide range of applications, from gaming and virtual reality to industrial applications and navigation. Its low power consumption and advanced features such as the always-on 3D accelerometer and 3D gyroscope make it an excellent choice for battery-operated devices.

The board is designed for quick prototyping and is particularly user-friendly. It provides easy access to the sensor's pins via a simple connector, which accelerates the development process and facilitates system integration. The LSM6DSM supports I2C, SPI, and MIPI I3C communication, offering flexibility in connecting with a variety of microcontrollers or processors.

STMicroelectronics provides extensive support for the STEVAL-MKI163V1 through its comprehensive software development ecosystem. Developers can take advantage of the Unico GUI (Graphical User Interface), which allows for easy device configuration and data visualization, as well as the extensive libraries that simplify the integration of the sensor's features into the final application.

Whether you're a professional engineer or a hobbyist, the STEVAL-MKI163V1 adapter board is an essential tool for exploring the capabilities of the LSM6DSM inertial module and developing innovative applications that leverage its advanced motion sensing capabilities.