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STEVAL-MKI189V1

STEVAL-MKI189V1

STMicroelectronics
LSM6DSM Accelerometer, Gyroscope Sensor Professional MEMS Tool Platform Evaluation Expansion Board
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Overview

The STEVAL-MKI189V1 is an adapter board designed to facilitate the evaluation of the LSM6DSM inertial module, which features a 3D digital accelerometer and a 3D digital gyroscope. It provides a complete pinout of the MEMS sensor in a standard DIL-24 socket format, allowing for quick integration into development systems. The board is designed for use with the STEVAL-MKI109V3 motherboard but can be modified for compatibility with older hardware versions.

Why Choose This Part

The DIL-24 form factor offers a plug-and-play solution that eliminates the need for soldering fine-pitch LGA packages during the prototyping phase. It supports both I2C and SPI serial interfaces and provides a direct path to firmware development via the ST MEMS Tool ecosystem.

Applications

MEMS Sensor Characterization
Used to evaluate the performance and noise characteristics of the LSM6DSM accelerometer and gyroscope in a laboratory environment.
Fast Motion-Sensing Prototyping
Enables rapid development of gesture recognition, tilt sensing, and dead reckoning algorithms by plugging directly into professional tool platforms.
Industrial Vibration Monitoring
Ideal for testing high-performance inertial modules in industrial predictive maintenance and stabilization applications.

Key Specifications

Type Sensor
Contents Board(s)
Function Accelerometer, Gyroscope
Platform Professional MEMS Tool
Utilized IC / Part LSM6DSM

Getting Started

Plug the STEVAL-MKI189V1 into a STEVAL-MKI109V3 professional MEMS tool motherboard to interface with a PC. Use the Unico-GUI software provided by STMicroelectronics to visualize sensor data and configure internal registers without writing code initially. For custom firmware, refer to the LSM6DSM datasheet for standard I2C or SPI communication protocol details.

Also Consider

STEVAL-MKI197V1 (LSM6DSO) STMicroelectronics - Features the newer LSM6DSO sensor which offers higher stability and lower power consumption compared to the LSM6DSM.