The MPU-6050 is a 6-axis motion processing IC that combines a MEMS 3-axis gyroscope and 3-axis accelerometer on a single silicon die. An onboard Digital Motion Processor (DMP) handles complex MotionFusion algorithms, eliminating cross-axis alignment errors that can occur with discrete sensor components.

The integrated DMP can also access external magnetometers via an auxiliary I2C bus, enabling full 9-axis motion sensing without burdening the host processor. This is the bare IC in a QFN package — a breakout board or custom PCB is required for use.

Key Features

• 3-Axis Gyroscope – Programmable full-scale range of ±250, ±500, ±1000, and ±2000°/sec with up to 131 LSBs/dps sensitivity
• 3-Axis Accelerometer – Programmable full-scale range of ±2g, ±4g, ±8g, and ±16g
• Digital Motion Processor (DMP) – Onboard MotionFusion, sensor timing synchronisation, and gesture detection
• 9-Axis Fusion – Auxiliary I2C master bus for external magnetometers
• Digital Temperature Sensor – Built-in on-chip
• Programmable Interrupts – Gesture recognition, free-fall, high-G, zero-motion, tap, and shake detection
• 10,000g Shock Tolerant
• FSYNC Input – Supports video Electronic Image Stabilisation and GPS

Specifications

• Sensor IC: MPU-6050
• Package: 4 × 4 × 0.9 mm QFN
• Supply Voltage (VDD): 2.375–3.46 V
• Logic Voltage (VLOGIC): 1.8 V ±5% or VDD
• Interface: I2C
• On-Chip Clock: ±1% frequency variation over full temperature range

Ideal For

• Custom IMU and motion-sensing designs
• Robotics orientation and navigation
• Gesture-based input devices
• Image stabilisation systems

Package Contents

• 1× MPU-6050 IC (QFN package)

Resources

• Datasheet (PDF)
• Register Map (PDF)