{"product_id":"fermion-bmi323-6dof-imu-sensor-for-high-rate-motion-sensing-df-sen0693","title":"Fermion: BMI323 6DOF IMU Sensor for High-Rate Motion Sensing","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Fermion BMI323 6DOF IMU Sensor is a compact inertial measurement module built around the Bosch BMI323, combining a 3-axis accelerometer and a 3-axis gyroscope in a 16 mm × 16 mm board. It delivers high-rate acceleration and angular velocity data through an I2C interface, making it suitable for embedded motion sensing, wearable devices, robotics, battery-powered IoT nodes, and compact product prototypes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith configurable measurement ranges, output data rates up to 6400 Hz, a 2048-byte FIFO buffer, low-power operating modes, and built-in hardware motion detection, this module provides a practical balance of sensing performance, power efficiency, and integration flexibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBosch BMI323 6-Axis Motion Sensing\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe BMI323 integrates a 3-axis accelerometer and a 3-axis gyroscope for detecting linear acceleration, angular velocity, tilt, vibration, and motion changes. The accelerometer supports ±2 g to ±16 g measurement ranges, while the gyroscope supports angular-rate ranges from ±125 °\/s to ±2000 °\/s.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis makes the module suitable for applications such as robot tilt feedback, wearable motion tracking, compact motion controllers, fitness devices, smart home sensors, vibration monitoring, and embedded product evaluation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHigh-Speed Data Output with FIFO Buffer\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe sensor supports output data rates from 12.5 Hz to 6400 Hz in Normal and High Performance modes, allowing flexible configuration for both low-speed monitoring and high-speed motion capture. The integrated 2048-byte FIFO buffer helps maintain stable data transfer during high-frequency sampling and reduces the risk of data loss when the host controller is processing other tasks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHardware Motion Detection for Lower MCU Load\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe built-in motion engine can detect common motion events directly on the sensor, including step counting, tap, tilt, free-fall, and activity recognition. Event results can be sent through programmable interrupt pins, allowing the host MCU to stay in a lower-power state until motion is detected.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis hardware-assisted approach is especially useful for battery-powered devices, wearable electronics, portable controllers, and IoT nodes that need continuous motion awareness without constant polling.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLow-Power Operation for Battery-Powered Devices\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMultiple operating modes are available, including Sleep, Low Power, Normal, and High Performance. Low Power mode consumes only 356 μA, making the module suitable for systems that require long operating time, motion-triggered wake-up, or periodic movement detection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCompact Fermion Form Factor for Embedded Integration\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 16 mm × 16 mm PCB is designed for compact embedded applications. The module includes an SH1.0-5P connector for cable-based prototyping and 2.54 mm pin header holes for soldered installation. The default I2C address is 0x69 and can be changed to 0x68 through the onboard address pad.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eApplications:\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cli\u003eWearable devices and fitness trackers\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eStep counting and activity detection\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eRobot tilt and movement feedback\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eCompact drones and motion-control prototypes\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eBattery-powered IoT motion nodes\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eSmart home motion and vibration sensing\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eTap, tilt, free-fall, and orientation interaction\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eEmbedded sensor performance evaluation\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eArduino, ESP32, and Raspberry Pi motion-sensing projects\u003c\/li\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecification:\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBasic Parameters\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cli\u003eOperating Voltage: DC 3.3V\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eOperating Current: 720μA\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eLow Power Current: 356μA\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eCommunication Interface: I²C\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eConnector Type: SH1.0-5P connector \/ 2.54mm pin header holes\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eI²C Addresses: 0x69 (default) \/ 0x68\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eProgrammable Interrupt Pins: ×2\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eAccelerometer Parameters\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cli\u003eAccelerometer Measurement Ranges: ±2g, ±4g, ±8g, ±16g\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eAccelerometer ADC Resolution: 16-bit\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eAccelerometer Sensitivity\u003cbr\u003e      ±2g range: 16384LSB\/g\u003cbr\u003e      ±4g range: 8192LSB\/g\u003cbr\u003e      ±8g range: 4096LSB\/g\u003cbr\u003e      ±16g range: 2048LSB\/g\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eAccelerometer Sensitivity Error: ±0.5%\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eAccelerometer Zero-g Offset: ±50mg\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eAccelerometer Output Data Rate (ODR)\u003cbr\u003e      High Performance \/ Normal mode: 12.5Hz ~ 6400Hz\u003cbr\u003e      Low Power mode: 0.78125Hz ~ 400Hz\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eGyroscope Parameters\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cli\u003eGyroscope Angular Rate Ranges: ±125, ±250, ±500, ±1000, ±2000°\/s\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eGyroscope ADC Resolution: 16-bit\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eGyroscope Sensitivity\u003cbr\u003e      ±2000°\/s range: 16.384LSB\/(°\/s)\u003cbr\u003e      ±1000°\/s range: 32.768LSB\/(°\/s)\u003cbr\u003e      ±500°\/s range: 65.536LSB\/(°\/s)\u003cbr\u003e      ±250°\/s range: 131.072LSB\/(°\/s)\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eGyroscope Sensitivity Error: ±3% (without self-calibration), ±0.7% (after self-calibration)\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eGyroscope Zero-Rate Offset: ±1°\/s\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eGyroscope Output Data Rate (ODR)\u003cbr\u003e      High Performance \/ Normal mode: 12.5Hz ~ 6400Hz\u003cbr\u003e      Low Power mode: 0.78125Hz ~ 400Hz\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003ePhysical Dimensions\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cli\u003ePCB Size: 16mm × 16mm\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eMounting Hole Spacing: 11mm\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eMounting Hole Diameter: 2mm\u003c\/li\u003e\u003ch2\u003eProduct Includes:\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cli\u003eFermion: BMI323 High-precision 6 DOF IMU Sensor ×1\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eSH1.0-5P Sensor Cable ×1\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e2.54mm Black Single Row Pin Header – 10-Pin ×1\u003c\/li\u003e","brand":"DFRobot","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42464173097042,"sku":"DF-SEN0693","price":17.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0735\/0383\/files\/SEN0693_Main_01.jpg?v=1782634965","url":"https:\/\/www.pakronics.co.nz\/products\/fermion-bmi323-6dof-imu-sensor-for-high-rate-motion-sensing-df-sen0693","provider":"Pakronics®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}