Module combines motion co-processor with 9-axis sensors

24th February 2015

Nat Bowers

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Microchip's MM7150 motion module combines an SSC7150 motion co-processor with 9-axis sensors, including accelerometer, magnetometer and gyroscope in a small, easy-to-use form factor. Embedded/IoT applications can easily tap into the module’s advanced motion and position data thanks to a simple I²C connection to most MCUs/MPUs.

Microchip’s SSC7150 motion co-processor is pre-programmed with sophisticated sensor fusion algorithms which intelligently filter, compensate and combine the raw sensor data to provide highly accurate position and orientation information. The small form factor module is self-calibrating during operation utilising data from the pre-populated sensors: the Bosch BMC150 6-axis digital compass; and the BMG160 3-axis gyroscope.

The motion module is well suited for a wide range of embedded applications such as portable devices and robotics; industrial applications such as commercial trucks, industrial automation, patient tracking and smart farming; and consumer electronics such as the IoT, remote controls, gaming devices, toys and wearable devices.

The device is supported by the MM7150 PICtail Plus Daughter Board (AC243007) priced at $50.00, which plugs directly into Microchip’s Explorer 16 Development Board (DM240001) priced at $129.99, to enable quick and easy prototyping utilising Microchip’s extensive installed base of PIC MCUs.

The MM7150 is single-sided to be easily soldered down during the manufacturing process. Microchip’s motion module is available now in a 17x17mm form factor.