MPU-6000 and MPU-6050 Product Specification Revision 3.1

InvenSense Inc.
1197 Borregas Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94089 U.S.A. Document Number: PS-MPU-6000A-00

Revision: 3.1
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Website: www.invensense.com Release Date: 10/24/2011
MPU-6000 and MPU-6050

Product Specification
Revision 3.1
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Document Number: PS-MPU-6000A-00
MPU-6000/MPU-6050 Product Specification Revision: 3.1
Release Date: 10/24/2011
CONTENTS
1 REVISION HISTORY ...................................................................................................................................5
2 PURPOSE AND SCOPE .............................................................................................................................6
3 PRODUCT OVERVIEW ...............................................................................................................................7
3.1 MPU-60X0 OVERVIEW ........................................................................................................................7
4 APPLICATIONS...........................................................................................................................................9
5 FEATURES ................................................................................................................................................10
5.1 GYROSCOPE FEATURES .....................................................................................................................10
5.2 ACCELEROMETER FEATURES .............................................................................................................10
5.3 ADDITIONAL FEATURES ......................................................................................................................10
5.4 MOTIONPROCESSING .........................................................................................................................11
5.5 CLOCKING .........................................................................................................................................11
6 ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS .........................................................................................................12
6.1 GYROSCOPE SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................................................12
6.2 ACCELEROMETER SPECIFICATIONS .....................................................................................................13
6.3 ELECTRICAL AND OTHER COMMON SPECIFICATIONS............................................................................14
6.4 ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS, CONTINUED .........................................................................................15
6.7 I2C TIMING CHARACTERIZATION..........................................................................................................18
6.8 SPI TIMING CHARACTERIZATION (MPU-6000 ONLY) ...........................................................................19
6.9 ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS ...........................................................................................................20
7 APPLICATIONS INFORMATION ..............................................................................................................21
7.1 PIN OUT AND SIGNAL DESCRIPTION ....................................................................................................21
7.2 TYPICAL OPERATING CIRCUIT.............................................................................................................22
7.3 BILL OF MATERIALS FOR EXTERNAL COMPONENTS ..............................................................................22
7.4 RECOMMENDED POWER-ON PROCEDURE ...........................................................................................23
7.5 BLOCK DIAGRAM ...............................................................................................................................24
7.6 OVERVIEW ........................................................................................................................................24
7.7 THREE-AXIS MEMS GYROSCOPE WITH 16-BIT ADCS AND SIGNAL CONDITIONING ................................25
7.8 THREE-AXIS MEMS ACCELEROMETER WITH 16-BIT ADCS AND SIGNAL CONDITIONING ........................25
7.9 DIGITAL MOTION PROCESSOR ............................................................................................................25
7.10 PRIMARY I2C AND SPI SERIAL COMMUNICATIONS INTERFACES ............................................................25
7.11 AUXILIARY I2C SERIAL INTERFACE ......................................................................................................26
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7.12 SELF-TEST ........................................................................................................................................27

7.13 MPU-60X0 SOLUTION FOR 9-AXIS SENSOR FUSION USING I2C INTERFACE ..........................................28
7.14 MPU-6000 USING SPI INTERFACE .....................................................................................................29
7.15 INTERNAL CLOCK GENERATION ..........................................................................................................30
7.16 SENSOR DATA REGISTERS .................................................................................................................30
7.17 FIFO ................................................................................................................................................30
7.18 INTERRUPTS ......................................................................................................................................31
7.19 DIGITAL-OUTPUT TEMPERATURE SENSOR ..........................................................................................31
7.20 BIAS AND LDO ..................................................................................................................................31
7.21 CHARGE PUMP ..................................................................................................................................31
8 PROGRAMMABLE INTERRUPTS............................................................................................................32
8.1 FREE FALL, MOTION, AND ZERO MOTION SIGNAL PATHS .....................................................................33
8.2 FREE FALL INTERRUPT .......................................................................................................................34
8.3 MOTION INTERRUPT ...........................................................................................................................34
8.4 ZERO MOTION INTERRUPT..................................................................................................................35
9 DIGITAL INTERFACE ...............................................................................................................................36
9.1 I2C AND SPI (MPU-6000 ONLY) SERIAL INTERFACES ..........................................................................36
9.2 I2C INTERFACE ..................................................................................................................................36
9.3 I2C COMMUNICATIONS PROTOCOL ......................................................................................................36
9.4 I2C TERMS ........................................................................................................................................39
9.5 SPI INTERFACE (MPU-6000 ONLY) ....................................................................................................40
10 SERIAL INTERFACE CONSIDERATIONS (MPU-6050) ..........................................................................41
10.1 MPU-6050 SUPPORTED INTERFACES .................................................................................................41
10.2 LOGIC LEVELS ...................................................................................................................................41
10.3 LOGIC LEVELS DIAGRAM FOR AUX_VDDIO = 0 ..................................................................................42
10.4 LOGIC LEVELS DIAGRAM FOR AUX_VDDIO = 1 ..................................................................................43
11 ASSEMBLY ...............................................................................................................................................44
11.1 ORIENTATION OF AXES ......................................................................................................................44
11.2 PACKAGE DIMENSIONS ......................................................................................................................45
11.3 PCB DESIGN GUIDELINES ..................................................................................................................46
11.4 ASSEMBLY PRECAUTIONS ..................................................................................................................47
11.5 STORAGE SPECIFICATIONS.................................................................................................................51
11.6 PACKAGE MARKING SPECIFICATION ....................................................................................................51
11.7 TAPE & REEL SPECIFICATION .............................................................................................................52
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11.8 LABEL ...............................................................................................................................................53

11.9 PACKAGING .......................................................................................................................................54
12 RELIABILITY .............................................................................................................................................55
12.1 QUALIFICATION TEST POLICY .............................................................................................................55
12.2 QUALIFICATION TEST PLAN ................................................................................................................55
13 ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE...........................................................................................................56
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1 Revision History
Revision
Revision Description
Date
11/24/2010 1.0 Initial Release
For Rev C parts. Clarified wording in sections (3.2, 5.1, 5.2, 6.1-6.4, 6.6, 6.9, 7,
05/19/2011 2.0
7.1-7.6, 7.11, 7.12, 7.14, 8, 8.2-8.4, 10.3, 10.4, 11, 12.2)
07/28/2011 2.1 Edited supply current numbers for different modes (section 6.4)
08/05/2011 2.2 Unit of measure for accelerometer sensitivity changed from LSB/mg to LSB/g
Updated accelerometer self test specifications in Table 6.2. Updated package
10/12/2011 2.3
dimensions (section 11.2). Updated PCB design guidelines (section 11.3)
For Rev D parts. Updated accelerometer specifications in Table 6.2. Updated
10/18/2011 3.0 accelerometer specification note (sections 8.2, 8.3, & 8.4). Updated qualification
test plan (section 12.2).
Edits for clarity
Changed operating voltage range to 2.375V-3.46V
Added accelerometer Intelligence Function increment value of 1mg/LSB
(Section 6.2)
10/24/2011 3.1
Updated absolute maximum rating for acceleration (any axis, unpowered) from
0.3ms to 0.2ms (Section 6.9)
Modified absolute maximum rating for Latch-up to Level A and ±100mA (Section
6.9, 12.2)
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2 Purpose and Scope

This product specification provides advanced information regarding the electrical specification and design
related information for the MPU-6000™ and MPU-6050™ Motion Processing Unit™, collectively called the
MPU-60X0™ or MPU™.
Electrical characteristics are based upon design analysis and simulation results only. Specifications are
subject to change without notice. Final specifications will be updated based upon characterization of
production silicon. For references to register map and descriptions of individual registers, please refer to the
MPU-6000/MPU-6050 Register Map and Register Descriptions document.
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3 Product Overview
3.1 MPU-60X0 Overview
The MPU-60X0 Motion Processing Unit is the world’s first motion processing solution with integrated 9-Axis
sensor fusion using its field-proven and proprietary MotionFusion™ engine for handset and tablet
applications, game controllers, motion pointer remote controls, and other consumer devices. The MPU-60X0
has an embedded 3-axis MEMS gyroscope, a 3-axis MEMS accelerometer, and a Digital Motion
Processor™ (DMP™) hardware accelerator engine with an auxiliary I2C port that interfaces to 3rd party digital
sensors such as magnetometers. When connected to a 3-axis magnetometer, the MPU-60X0 delivers a
complete 9-axis MotionFusion output to its primary I2C or SPI port (SPI is available on MPU-6000 only). The
MPU-60X0 combines acceleration and rotational motion plus heading information into a single data stream
for the application. This MotionProcessing™ technology integration provides a smaller footprint and has
inherent cost advantages compared to discrete gyroscope plus accelerometer solutions. The MPU-60X0 is
also designed to interface with multiple non-inertial digital sensors, such as pressure sensors, on its auxiliary
I2C port. The MPU-60X0 is a 2nd generation motion processor and is footprint compatible with the MPU-
30X0 family.
The MPU-60X0 features three 16-bit analog-to-digital converters (ADCs) for digitizing the gyroscope outputs
and three 16-bit ADCs for digitizing the accelerometer outputs. For precision tracking of both fast and slow
motions, the parts feature a user-programmable gyroscope full-scale range of ±250, ±500, ±1000, and
±2000°/sec (dps) and a user-programmable accelerometer full-scale range of ±2g, ±4g, ±8g, and ±16g.
An on-chip 1024 Byte FIFO buffer helps lower system power consumption by allowing the system processor
to read the sensor data in bursts and then enter a low-power mode as the MPU collects more data. With all
the necessary on-chip processing and sensor components required to support many motion-based use
cases, the MPU-60X0 uniquely supports a variety of advanced motion-based applications entirely on-chip.
The MPU-60X0 thus enables low-power MotionProcessing in portable applications with reduced processing
requirements for the system processor. By providing an integrated MotionFusion output, the DMP in the
MPU-60X0 offloads the intensive MotionProcessing computation requirements from the system processor,
minimizing the need for frequent polling of the motion sensor output.
Communication with all registers of the device is performed using either I2C at 400kHz or SPI at 1MHz
(MPU-6000 only). For applications requiring faster communications, the sensor and interrupt registers may
be read using SPI at 20MHz (MPU-6000 only). Additional features include an embedded temperature sensor
and an on-chip oscillator with ±1% variation over the operating temperature range.
By leveraging its patented and volume-proven Nasiri-Fabrication platform, which integrates MEMS wafers
with companion CMOS electronics through wafer-level bonding, InvenSense has driven the MPU-60X0
package size down to a revolutionary footprint of 4x4x0.9mm (QFN), while providing the highest
performance, lowest noise, and the lowest cost semiconductor packaging required for handheld consumer
electronic devices. The part features a robust 10,000g shock tolerance, and has programmable low-pass
filters for the gyroscopes, accelerometers, and the on-chip temperature sensor.
For power supply flexibility, the MPU-60X0 operates from VDD power supply voltage range of 2.375V-3.46V.
Additionally, the MPU-6050 provides a VLOGIC reference pin (in addition to its analog supply pin: VDD),
which sets the logic levels of its I2C interface. The VLOGIC voltage may be 1.8V±5% or VDD.
The MPU-6000 and MPU-6050 are identical, except that the MPU-6050 supports the I2C serial interface only,
and has a separate VLOGIC reference pin. The MPU-6000 supports both I2C and SPI interfaces and has a
single supply pin, VDD, which is both the device’s logic reference supply and the analog supply for the part.
The table below outlines these differences:
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Primary Differences between MPU-6000 and MPU-6050

Part / Item MPU-6000 MPU-6050
VDD 2.375V-3.46V 2.375V-3.46V
VLOGIC n/a 1.71V to VDD
Serial Interfaces Supported I2C, SPI I2C
Pin 8 /CS VLOGIC
Pin 9 AD0/SDO AD0
Pin 23 SCL/SCLK SCL
Pin 24 SDA/SDI SDA
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4 Applications
 BlurFree™ technology (for Video/Still Image Stabilization)
 AirSign™ technology (for Security/Authentication)
 TouchAnywhere™ technology (for “no touch” UI Application Control/Navigation)
 MotionCommand™ technology (for Gesture Short-cuts)
 Motion-enabled game and application framework
 InstantGesture™ iG™ gesture recognition
 Location based services, points of interest, and dead reckoning
 Handset and portable gaming
 Motion-based game controllers
 3D remote controls for Internet connected DTVs and set top boxes, 3D mice
 Wearable sensors for health, fitness and sports
 Toys
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5 Features
5.1 Gyroscope Features
The triple-axis MEMS gyroscope in the MPU-60X0 includes a wide range of features:
 Digital-output X-, Y-, and Z-Axis angular rate sensors (gyroscopes) with a user-programmable full-
scale range of ±250, ±500, ±1000, and ±2000°/sec
 External sync signal connected to the FSYNC pin supports image, video and GPS synchronization
 Integrated 16-bit ADCs enable simultaneous sampling of gyros
 Enhanced bias and sensitivity temperature stability reduces the need for user calibration
 Improved low-frequency noise performance
 Digitally-programmable low-pass filter
 Gyroscope operating current: 3.6mA
 Standby current: 5µA
 Factory calibrated sensitivity scale factor
5.2 Accelerometer Features

The triple-axis MEMS accelerometer in MPU-60X0 includes a wide range of features:
 Digital-output triple-axis accelerometer with a programmable full scale range of ±2g, ±4g, ±8g and
±16g
 Integrated 16-bit ADCs enable simultaneous sampling of accelerometers while requiring no external
multiplexer
 Accelerometer normal operating current: 500µA
 Low power accelerometer mode current: 10µA at 1.25Hz, 20µA at 5Hz, 60µA at 20Hz, 110µA at
40Hz
 Orientation detection and signaling
 Tap detection
 User-programmable interrupts
 Free-fall interrupt
 High-G interrupt
 Zero Motion/Motion interrupt
 User self-test
5.3 Additional Features

The MPU-60X0 includes the following additional features:
 9-Axis MotionFusion by the on-chip Digital Motion Processor (DMP)
 Auxiliary master I2C bus for reading data from external sensors (e.g., magnetometer)
 3.9mA operating current when all 6 motion sensing axes and the DMP are enabled
 VDD supply voltage range of 2.375V-3.46V
 Flexible VLOGIC reference voltage supports multiple I2C interface voltages (MPU-6050 only)
 Smallest and thinnest QFN package for portable devices: 4x4x0.9mm
 Minimal cross-axis sensitivity between the accelerometer and gyroscope axes
 1024 byte FIFO buffer reduces power consumption by allowing host processor to read the data in
bursts and then go into a low-power mode as the MPU collects more data
 Digital-output temperature sensor
 User-programmable digital filters for gyroscope, accelerometer, and temp sensor
 10,000 g shock tolerant
 400kHz Fast Mode I2C for communicating with all registers
 1MHz SPI serial interface for communicating with all registers (MPU-6000 only)
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 20MHz SPI serial interface for reading sensor and interrupt registers (MPU-6000 only)
 MEMS structure hermetically sealed and bonded at wafer level
 RoHS and Green compliant
5.4 MotionProcessing
 Internal Digital Motion Processing™ (DMP™) engine supports 3D MotionProcessing and gesture
recognition algorithms
 The MPU-60X0 collects gyroscope and accelerometer data while synchronizing data sampling at a
user defined rate. The total dataset obtained by the MPU-60X0 includes 3-Axis gyroscope data, 3-
Axis accelerometer data, and temperature data. The MPU’s calculated output to the system
processor can also include heading data from a digital 3-axis third party magnetometer.
 The FIFO buffers the complete data set, reducing timing requirements on the system processor by
allowing the processor burst read the FIFO data. After burst reading the FIFO data, the system
processor can save power by entering a low-power sleep mode while the MPU collects more data.
 Programmable interrupt supports features such as gesture recognition, panning, zooming, scrolling,
zero-motion detection, tap detection, and shake detection
 Digitally-programmable low-pass filters
 Low-power pedometer functionality allows the host processor to sleep while the DMP maintains the
step count.
5.5 Clocking
 On-chip timing generator ±1% frequency variation over full temperature range
 Optional external clock inputs of 32.768kHz or 19.2MHz
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6 Electrical Characteristics
6.1 Gyroscope Specifications
VDD = 2.375V-3.46V, VLOGIC (MPU-6050 only) = 1.8V±5% or VDD, TA = 25°C
PARAMETER CONDITIONS MIN TYP MAX UNITS NOTES
GYROSCOPE SENSITIVITY
Full-Scale Range FS_SEL=0 ±250 º/s
FS_SEL=1 ±500 º/s
FS_SEL=2 ±1000 º/s
FS_SEL=3 ±2000 º/s
Gyroscope ADC Word Length 16 bits
Sensitivity Scale Factor FS_SEL=0 131 LSB/(º/s)
FS_SEL=1 65.5 LSB/(º/s)
Sensitivity Scale Factor Tolerance 25°C -3 +3 %
Sensitivity Scale Factor Variation Over ±2 %
Temperature
Nonlinearity Best fit straight line; 25°C 0.2 %
Cross-Axis Sensitivity ±2 %
GYROSCOPE ZERO-RATE OUTPUT (ZRO)
Initial ZRO Tolerance 25°C ±20 º/s
ZRO Variation Over Temperature -40°C to +85°C ±20 º/s
Power-Supply Sensitivity (1-10Hz) Sine wave, 100mVpp; VDD=2.5V 0.2 º/s
Power-Supply Sensitivity (10 - 250Hz) Sine wave, 100mVpp; VDD=2.5V 0.2 º/s
Power-Supply Sensitivity (250Hz - 100kHz) Sine wave, 100mVpp; VDD=2.5V 4 º/s
Linear Acceleration Sensitivity Static 0.1 º/s/g
GYROSCOPE NOISE PERFORMANCE FS_SEL=0
Total RMS Noise DLPFCFG=2 (100Hz) 0.05 º/s-rms
Low-frequency RMS noise Bandwidth 1Hz to10Hz 0.033 º/s-rms
Rate Noise Spectral Density At 10Hz 0.005 º/s/√Hz
GYROSCOPE MECHANICAL
FREQUENCIES
X-Axis 30 33 36 kHz
Y-Axis 27 30 33 kHz
Z-Axis 24 27 30 kHz
LOW PASS FILTER RESPONSE
Programmable Range 5 256 Hz
OUTPUT DATA RATE
Programmable 4 8,000 Hz
GYROSCOPE START-UP TIME DLPFCFG=0
ZRO Settling to ±1º/s of Final 30 ms
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6.2 Accelerometer Specifications

PARAMETER CONDITIONS MIN TYP MAX UNITS NOTES
ACCELEROMETER SENSITIVITY
Full-Scale Range AFS_SEL=0 ±2 g
AFS_SEL=1 ±4 g
AFS_SEL=2 ±8 g
AFS_SEL=3 ±16 g
ADC Word Length Output in two’s complement format 16 bits
Sensitivity Scale Factor AFS_SEL=0 16,384 LSB/g
AFS_SEL=1 8,192 LSB/g
Initial Calibration Tolerance ±3 %
Sensitivity Change vs. Temperature AFS_SEL=0, -40°C to +85°C ±0.02 %/°C
Nonlinearity Best Fit Straight Line 0.5 %
Cross-Axis Sensitivity ±2 %
ZERO-G OUTPUT
1
Initial Calibration Tolerance X and Y axes ±50 mg
Z axis ±80 mg
Zero-G Level Change vs. Temperature X and Y axes, 0°C to +70°C ±35
Z axis, 0°C to +70°C ±60 mg
SELF TEST RESPONSE
0.5 g
NOISE PERFORMANCE
Power Spectral Density @10Hz, AFS_SEL=0 & ODR=1kHz 400 g/√Hz
LOW PASS FILTER RESPONSE
Programmable Range 5 260 Hz
OUTPUT DATA RATE
Programmable Range 4 1,000 Hz
INTELLIGENCE FUNCTION
INCREMENT 1 mg/LSB
1. Typical zero-g initial calibration tolerance value after MSL3 preconditioning
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6.3 Electrical and Other Common Specifications

PARAMETER CONDITIONS MIN TYP MAX Units Notes
TEMPERATURE SENSOR
Range -40 to +85 °C
Sensitivity Untrimmed 340 LSB/ºC
o
Temperature Offset 35 C -521 LSB
Linearity Best fit straight line (-40°C to
±1 °C
+85°C)
VDD POWER SUPPLY
Operating Voltages 2.375 3.46 V
Normal Operating Current Gyroscope + Accelerometer + DMP 3.9 mA
Gyroscope + Accelerometer
(DMP disabled) 3.8 mA
Gyroscope + DMP
(Accelerometer disabled) 3.7 mA
Gyroscope only
(DMP & Accelerometer disabled) 3.6 mA
Accelerometer only
(DMP & Gyroscope disabled) 500 µA
Accelerometer Low Power Mode 1.25 Hz update rate 10 µA
Current
5 Hz update rate 20 µA
Full-Chip Idle Mode Supply Current 5 µA
Power Supply Ramp Rate Monotonic ramp. Ramp rate is 10%
100 ms
to 90% of the final value
VLOGIC REFERENCE VOLTAGE MPU-6050 only
Voltage Range VLOGIC must be ≤VDD at all times 1.71 VDD V
Power Supply Ramp Rate Monotonic ramp. Ramp rate is 10%
3 ms
to 90% of the final value
Normal Operating Current 100 µA
START-UP TIME FOR REGISTER
20 100 ms
READ/WRITE
TEMPERATURE RANGE
Specified Temperature Range Performance parameters are not
applicable beyond Specified -40 +85 °C
Temperature Range
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6.4 Electrical Specifications, Continued

PARAMETER CONDITIONS MIN TYP MAX Units Notes
SERIAL INTERFACE
SPI Operating Frequency, All MPU-6000 only, Low Speed
100 ±10% kHz
Registers Read/Write Characterization
MPU-6000 only, High Speed
1 ±10% MHz
Characterization
SPI Operating Frequency, Sensor MPU-6000 only
20 ±10% MHz
and Interrupt Registers Read Only
2
I C Operating Frequency All registers, Fast-mode 400 kHz
All registers, Standard-mode 100 kHz
2
I C ADDRESS AD0 = 0 1101000
AD0 = 1 1101001
DIGITAL INPUTS (SDI/SDA, AD0,
SCLK/SCL, FSYNC, /CS, CLKIN)
VIH, High Level Input Voltage MPU-6000 0.7*VDD V

MPU-6050 0.7*VLOGIC V
VIL, Low Level Input Voltage MPU-6000 0.3*VDD V
MPU-6050 0.3*VLOGIC V
CI, Input Capacitance <5 pF
DIGITAL OUTPUT (SDO, INT)
VOH, High Level Output Voltage RLOAD=1MΩ; MPU-6000 0.9*VDD V
RLOAD=1MΩ; MPU-6050 0.9*VLOGIC V
VOL1, LOW-Level Output Voltage RLOAD=1MΩ; MPU-6000 0.1*VDD V
RLOAD=1MΩ; MPU-6050 0.1*VLOGIC V
VOL.INT1, INT Low-Level Output OPEN=1, 0.3mA sink 0.1 V
Voltage Current
Output Leakage Current OPEN=1 100 nA
tINT, INT Pulse Width LATCH_INT_EN=0 50 µs
DIGITAL OUTPUT (CLKOUT)
VOH, High Level Output Voltage RLOAD=1MΩ 0.9*VDD V
VOL1, LOW-Level Output Voltage RLOAD=1MΩ 0.1*VDD V
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Typical Operating Circuit of Section 7.2, VDD = 2.375V-3.46V, VLOGIC (MPU-6050 only) = 1.8V±5% or
VDD, TA = 25°C
Parameters Conditions Typical Units Notes
2
Primary I C I/O (SCL, SDA)
VIL, LOW-Level Input Voltage MPU-6000 -0.5 to 0.3*VDD V
VIH, HIGH-Level Input Voltage MPU-6000 0.7*VDD to VDD + 0.5V V
Vhys, Hysteresis MPU-6000 0.1*VDD V
VIL, LOW Level Input Voltage MPU-6050 -0.5V to 0.3*VLOGIC V
VIH, HIGH-Level Input Voltage MPU-6050 0.7*VLOGIC to VLOGIC + 0.5V V
Vhys, Hysteresis MPU-6050 0.1*VLOGIC V
VOL1, LOW-Level Output Voltage 3mA sink current 0 to 0.4 V
IOL, LOW-Level Output Current VOL = 0.4V 3 mA
VOL = 0.6V 5 mA
Output Leakage Current 100 nA
tof, Output Fall Time from VIHmax to VILmax Cb bus capacitance in pF 20+0.1Cb to 250 ns
CI, Capacitance for Each I/O pin < 10 pF
2
Auxiliary I C I/O (AUX_CL, AUX_DA) MPU-6050: AUX_VDDIO=0
VIL, LOW-Level Input Voltage -0.5V to 0.3*VLOGIC V
VIH, HIGH-Level Input Voltage 0.7*VLOGIC to V
VLOGIC + 0.5V
Vhys, Hysteresis 0.1*VLOGIC V
VOL1, LOW-Level Output Voltage VLOGIC > 2V; 1mA sink current 0 to 0.4 V
VOL3, LOW-Level Output Voltage VLOGIC < 2V; 1mA sink current 0 to 0.2*VLOGIC V
VOL = 0.6V 1 mA
tof, Output Fall Time from VIHmax to VILmax Cb bus capacitance in pF 20+0.1Cb to 250 ns
2
Auxiliary I C I/O (AUX_CL, AUX_DA) MPU-6050: AUX_VDDIO=1;
MPU-6000
VIL, LOW-Level Input Voltage -0.5 to 0.3*VDD V
VIH, HIGH-Level Input Voltage 0.7*VDD to VDD+0.5V V
Vhys, Hysteresis 0.1*VDD V
VOL1, LOW-Level Output Voltage 1mA sink current 0 to 0.4 V
VOL = 0.6V 1 mA
tof, Output Fall Time from VIHmax to VILmax Cb bus cap. in pF 20+0.1Cb to 250 ns
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VDD, TA = 25°C
Parameters Conditions Min Typical Max Units Notes
INTERNAL CLOCK SOURCE CLK_SEL=0,1,2,3
Gyroscope Sample Rate, Fast DLPFCFG=0 8 kHz
SAMPLERATEDIV = 0
Gyroscope Sample Rate, Slow DLPFCFG=1,2,3,4,5, or 6 1 kHz
SAMPLERATEDIV = 0
Accelerometer Sample Rate 1 kHz
Reference Clock Output CLKOUTEN = 1 1.024 MHz

Clock Frequency Initial Tolerance CLK_SEL=0, 25°C -5 +5 %
CLK_SEL=1,2,3; 25°C -1 +1 %
Frequency Variation over Temperature CLK_SEL=0 -15 to +10 %
CLK_SEL=1,2,3 ±1 %
PLL Settling Time CLK_SEL=1,2,3 1 10 ms
EXTERNAL 32.768kHz CLOCK CLK_SEL=4
External Clock Frequency 32.768 kHz
External Clock Allowable Jitter Cycle-to-cycle rms 1 to 2 µs
Gyroscope Sample Rate, Fast DLPFCFG=0 8.192 kHz
SAMPLERATEDIV = 0
Gyroscope Sample Rate, Slow DLPFCFG=1,2,3,4,5, or 6 1.024 kHz
SAMPLERATEDIV = 0
Accelerometer Sample Rate 1.024 kHz

PLL Settling Time 1 10 ms
EXTERNAL 19.2MHz CLOCK CLK_SEL=5
External Clock Frequency 19.2 MHz
Gyroscope Sample Rate Full programmable range 3.9 8000 Hz
Gyroscope Sample Rate, Fast Mode DLPFCFG=0 8 kHz
SAMPLERATEDIV = 0
Gyroscope Sample Rate, Slow Mode DLPFCFG=1,2,3,4,5, or 6 1 kHz
SAMPLERATEDIV = 0
Accelerometer Sample Rate 1 kHz

PLL Settling Time 1 10 ms
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6.7 I2C Timing Characterization

VDD, TA = 25°C
2 2
I C TIMING I C FAST-MODE
fSCL, SCL Clock Frequency 400 kHz
tHD.STA, (Repeated) START Condition Hold 0.6 µs
Time
tLOW, SCL Low Period 1.3 µs
tHIGH, SCL High Period 0.6 µs
tSU.STA, Repeated START Condition Setup 0.6 µs
Time
tHD.DAT, SDA Data Hold Time 0 µs
tSU.DAT, SDA Data Setup Time 100 ns
tr, SDA and SCL Rise Time Cb bus cap. from 10 to 400pF 20+0.1Cb 300 ns
tf, SDA and SCL Fall Time Cb bus cap. from 10 to 400pF 20+0.1Cb 300 ns
tSU.STO, STOP Condition Setup Time 0.6 µs
tBUF, Bus Free Time Between STOP and 1.3 µs
START Condition
Cb, Capacitive Load for each Bus Line < 400 pF
tVD.DAT, Data Valid Time 0.9 µs
tVD.ACK, Data Valid Acknowledge Time 0.9 µs
Note: Timing Characteristics apply to both Primary and Auxiliary I2C Bus
I2C Bus Timing Diagram
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6.8 SPI Timing Characterization (MPU-6000 only)

VDD,TA = -40°C to +85°C, unless otherwise noted.
SPI TIMING
fSCLK, SCLK Clock Frequency 1 MHz
tLOW, SCLK Low Period 400 ns
tHIGH, SCLK High Period 400 ns
tSU.CS, CS Setup Time 8 ns
tHD.CS, CS Hold Time 500 ns
tSU.SDI, SDI Setup Time 11 ns
tHD.SDI, SDI Hold Time 7 ns
tVD.SDO, SDO Valid Time Cload = 20pF 100 ns
tHD.SDO, SDO Hold Time Cload = 20pF 4 ns
tDIS.SDO, SDO Output Disable Time 10 ns
SPI Bus Timing Diagram
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6.9 Absolute Maximum Ratings

Stress above those listed as “Absolute Maximum Ratings” may cause permanent damage to the device.
These are stress ratings only and functional operation of the device at these conditions is not implied.
Exposure to the absolute maximum ratings conditions for extended periods may affect device reliability.
Parameter Rating
Supply Voltage, VDD -0.5V to +6V
VLOGIC Input Voltage Level (MPU-6050) -0.5V to VDD + 0.5V
REGOUT -0.5V to 2V
Input Voltage Level (CLKIN, AUX_DA, AD0, FSYNC, INT,
-0.5V to VDD + 0.5V
SCL, SDA)
CPOUT (2.5V ≤ VDD ≤ 3.6V ) -0.5V to 30V
Acceleration (Any Axis, unpowered) 10,000g for 0.2ms
Operating Temperature Range -40°C to +105°C
Storage Temperature Range -40°C to +125°C
2kV (HBM);
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Protection
200V (MM)
JEDEC Class II (2),125°C
Latch-up
Level A, ±100mA
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7 Applications Information
7.1 Pin Out and Signal Description
MPU- MPU-
Pin Number Pin Name Pin Description
6000 6050
1 Y Y CLKIN Optional external reference clock input. Connect to GND if unused.
2
6 Y Y AUX_DA I C master serial data, for connecting to external sensors
2
7 Y Y AUX_CL I C Master serial clock, for connecting to external sensors
8 Y /CS SPI chip select (0=SPI mode)
8 Y VLOGIC Digital I/O supply voltage
2
9 Y AD0 / SDO I C Slave Address LSB (AD0); SPI serial data output (SDO)
2
9 Y AD0 I C Slave Address LSB (AD0)
10 Y Y REGOUT Regulator filter capacitor connection
11 Y Y FSYNC Frame synchronization digital input. Connect to GND if unused.
12 Y Y INT Interrupt digital output (totem pole or open-drain)
13 Y Y VDD Power supply voltage and Digital I/O supply voltage
18 Y Y GND Power supply ground
19, 21 Y Y RESV Reserved. Do not connect.
20 Y Y CPOUT Charge pump capacitor connection
22 Y Y CLKOUT System clock output
2
23 Y SCL / SCLK I C serial clock (SCL); SPI serial clock (SCLK)
2
23 Y SCL I C serial clock (SCL)
2
24 Y SDA / SDI I C serial data (SDA); SPI serial data input (SDI)
2
24 Y SDA I C serial data (SDA)
2, 3, 4, 5, 14,
Y Y NC Not internally connected. May be used for PCB trace routing.
15, 16, 17
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7.2 Typical Operating Circuit
7.3 Bill of Materials for External Components
Component Label Specification Quantity

Regulator Filter Capacitor (Pin 10) C1 Ceramic, X7R, 0.1µF ±10%, 2V 1
VDD Bypass Capacitor (Pin 13) C2 Ceramic, X7R, 0.1µF ±10%, 4V 1
Charge Pump Capacitor (Pin 20) C3 Ceramic, X7R, 2.2nF ±10%, 50V 1
VLOGIC Bypass Capacitor (Pin 8) C4* Ceramic, X7R, 10nF ±10%, 4V 1
* MPU-6050 Only.
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7.4 Recommended Power-on Procedure
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7.5 Block Diagram
7.6 Overview
The MPU-60X0 is comprised of the following key blocks and functions:
 Three-axis MEMS rate gyroscope sensor with 16-bit ADCs and signal conditioning
 Three-axis MEMS accelerometer sensor with 16-bit ADCs and signal conditioning
 Digital Motion Processor (DMP) engine
 Primary I2C and SPI (MPU-6000 only) serial communications interfaces
 Auxiliary I2C serial interface for 3rd party magnetometer & other sensors
 Clocking
 Sensor Data Registers
 FIFO
 Interrupts
 Digital-Output Temperature Sensor
 Accelerometer Self-test
 Bias and LDO
 Charge Pump
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7.7 Three-Axis MEMS Gyroscope with 16-bit ADCs and Signal Conditioning
The MPU-60X0 consists of three independent vibratory MEMS rate gyroscopes, which detect rotation about
the X-, Y-, and Z- Axes. When the gyros are rotated about any of the sense axes, the Coriolis Effect causes
a vibration that is detected by a capacitive pickoff. The resulting signal is amplified, demodulated, and filtered
to produce a voltage that is proportional to the angular rate. This voltage is digitized using individual on-chip
16-bit Analog-to-Digital Converters (ADCs) to sample each axis. The full-scale range of the gyro sensors
may be digitally programmed to ±250, ±500, ±1000, or ±2000 degrees per second (dps). The ADC sample
rate is programmable from 8,000 samples per second, down to 3.9 samples per second, and user-selectable
low-pass filters enable a wide range of cut-off frequencies.
7.8 Three-Axis MEMS Accelerometer with 16-bit ADCs and Signal Conditioning
The MPU-60X0’s 3-Axis accelerometer uses separate proof masses for each axis. Acceleration along a
particular axis induces displacement on the corresponding proof mass, and capacitive sensors detect the
displacement differentially. The MPU-60X0’s architecture reduces the accelerometers’ susceptibility to
fabrication variations as well as to thermal drift. When the device is placed on a flat surface, it will measure
0g on the X- and Y-axes and +1g on the Z-axis. The accelerometers’ scale factor is calibrated at the factory
and is nominally independent of supply voltage. Each sensor has a dedicated sigma-delta ADC for providing
digital outputs. The full scale range of the digital output can be adjusted to ±2g, ±4g, ±8g, or ±16g.
7.9 Digital Motion Processor

The embedded Digital Motion Processor (DMP) is located within the MPU-60X0 and offloads computation of
motion processing algorithms from the host processor. The DMP acquires data from accelerometers,
gyroscopes, and additional 3rd party sensors such as magnetometers, and processes the data. The resulting
data can be read from the DMP’s registers, or can be buffered in a FIFO. The DMP has access to one of the
MPU’s external pins, which can be used for generating interrupts.
The purpose of the DMP is to offload both timing requirements and processing power from the host
processor. Typically, motion processing algorithms should be run at a high rate, often around 200Hz, in order
to provide accurate results with low latency. This is required even if the application updates at a much lower
rate; for example, a low power user interface may update as slowly as 5Hz, but the motion processing should
still run at 200Hz. The DMP can be used as a tool in order to minimize power, simplify timing, simplify the
software architecture, and save valuable MIPS on the host processor for use in the application.
7.10 Primary I2C and SPI Serial Communications Interfaces

The MPU-60X0 communicates to a system processor using either a SPI (MPU-6000 only) or an I2C serial
interface. The MPU-60X0 always acts as a slave when communicating to the system processor. The LSB of
the of the I2C slave address is set by pin 9 (AD0).
The logic levels for communications between the MPU-60X0 and its master are as follows:
 MPU-6000: The logic level for communications with the master is set by the voltage on VDD
 MPU-6050: The logic level for communications with the master is set by the voltage on VLOGIC
For further information regarding the logic levels of the MPU-6050, please refer to Section 10.
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7.11 Auxiliary I2C Serial Interface

The MPU-60X0 has an auxiliary I2C bus for communicating to an off-chip 3-Axis digital output magnetometer
or other sensors. This bus has two operating modes:
 I2C Master Mode: The MPU-60X0 acts as a master to any external sensors connected to the
auxiliary I2C bus
 Pass-Through Mode: The MPU-60X0 directly connects the primary and auxiliary I2C buses together,
allowing the system processor to directly communicate with any external sensors.
Auxiliary I2C Bus Modes of Operation:
 I2C Master Mode: Allows the MPU-60X0 to directly access the data registers of external digital
sensors, such as a magnetometer. In this mode, the MPU-60X0 directly obtains data from auxiliary
sensors, allowing the on-chip DMP to generate sensor fusion data without intervention from the
system applications processor.
For example, In I2C Master mode, the MPU-60X0 can be configured to perform burst reads,
returning the following data from a magnetometer:
 X magnetometer data (2 bytes)
 Y magnetometer data (2 bytes)
 Z magnetometer data (2 bytes)
The I2C Master can be configured to read up to 24 bytes from up to 4 auxiliary sensors. A fifth sensor
can be configured to work single byte read/write mode.
 Pass-Through Mode: Allows an external system processor to act as master and directly
communicate to the external sensors connected to the auxiliary I2C bus pins (AUX_DA and
AUX_CL). In this mode, the auxiliary I2C bus control logic (3rd party sensor interface block) of the
MPU-60X0 is disabled, and the auxiliary I2C pins AUX_DA and AUX_CL (Pins 6 and 7) are
connected to the main I2C bus (Pins 23 and 24) through analog switches.
Pass-Through Mode is useful for configuring the external sensors, or for keeping the MPU-60X0 in a
low-power mode when only the external sensors are used.
In Pass-Through Mode the system processor can still access MPU-60X0 data through the I2C
interface.
Auxiliary I2C Bus IO Logic Levels

 MPU-6000: The logic level of the auxiliary I2C bus is VDD
 MPU-6050: The logic level of the auxiliary I2C bus can be programmed to be either VDD or VLOGIC
For further information regarding the MPU-6050’s logic levels, please refer to Section 10.2.
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7.12 Self-Test
Self-test allows for the testing of the mechanical and electrical portions of the accelerometers. The self-test
for each measurement axis can be activated by controlling the bits of the ACCEL_CONFIG control register.
When self-test is activated, the electronics cause the sensors to be actuated and produce an output signal.
The sensor reading is determined by the sum of the sensor output and the self-test response. The self-test
response for each accelerometer axis is defined in the specification table (Section 6) to be nominally 0.5g.
For further information regarding the Accel control register, please refer to the MPU-60X0 Register Map and
Register Descriptions document.
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7.13 MPU-60X0 Solution for 9-axis Sensor Fusion Using I2C Interface
In the figure below, the system processor is an I2C master to the MPU-60X0. In addition, the MPU-60X0 is an
I2C master to the optional external compass sensor. The MPU-60X0 has limited capabilities as an I2C
Master, and depends on the system processor to manage the initial configuration of any auxiliary sensors.
The MPU-60X0 has an interface bypass multiplexer, which connects the system processor I2C bus pins 23
and 24 (SDA and SCL) directly to the auxiliary sensor I2C bus pins 6 and 7 (AUX_DA and AUX_CL).
Once the auxiliary sensors have been configured by the system processor, the interface bypass multiplexer
should be disabled so that the MPU-60X0 auxiliary I2C master can take control of the sensor I2C bus and
gather data from the auxiliary sensors.
For further information regarding I2C master control, please refer to Section 10.
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7.14 MPU-6000 Using SPI Interface

In the figure below, the system processor is an SPI master to the MPU-6000. Pins 8, 9, 23, and 24 are used
to support the /CS, SDO, SCLK, and SDI signals for SPI communications. Because these SPI pins are
shared with the I2C slave pins (9, 23 and 24), the system processor cannot access the auxiliary I2C bus
through the interface bypass multiplexer, which connects the processor I2C interface pins to the sensor I2C
interface pins.
Since the MPU-6000 has limited capabilities as an I2C Master, and depends on the system processor to
manage the initial configuration of any auxiliary sensors, another method must be used for programming the
sensors on the auxiliary sensor I2C bus pins 6 and 7 (AUX_DA and AUX_CL).
When using SPI communications between the MPU-6000 and the system processor, configuration of
devices on the auxiliary I2C sensor bus can be achieved by using I2C Slaves 0-4 to perform read and write
transactions on any device and register on the auxiliary I2C bus. The I2C Slave 4 interface can be used to
perform only single byte read and write transactions.
Once the external sensors have been configured, the MPU-6000 can perform single or multi-byte reads
using the sensor I2C bus. The read results from the Slave 0-3 controllers can be written to the FIFO buffer as
well as to the external sensor registers.
For further information regarding the control of the MPU-60X0’s auxiliary I2C interface, please refer to the
MPU-60X0 Register Map and Register Descriptions document.
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7.15 Internal Clock Generation

The MPU-60X0 has a flexible clocking scheme, allowing a variety of internal or external clock sources to be
used for the internal synchronous circuitry. This synchronous circuitry includes the signal conditioning and
ADCs, the DMP, and various control circuits and registers. An on-chip PLL provides flexibility in the
allowable inputs for generating this clock.
Allowable internal sources for generating the internal clock are:
 An internal relaxation oscillator
 Any of the X, Y, or Z gyros (MEMS oscillators with a variation of ±1% over temperature)
Allowable external clocking sources are:

 32.768kHz square wave
 19.2MHz square wave
Selection of the source for generating the internal synchronous clock depends on the availability of external
sources and the requirements for power consumption and clock accuracy. These requirements will most
likely vary by mode of operation. For example, in one mode, where the biggest concern is power
consumption, the user may wish to operate the Digital Motion Processor of the MPU-60X0 to process
accelerometer data, while keeping the gyros off. In this case, the internal relaxation oscillator is a good clock
choice. However, in another mode, where the gyros are active, selecting the gyros as the clock source
provides for a more accurate clock source.
Clock accuracy is important, since timing errors directly affect the distance and angle calculations performed
by the Digital Motion Processor (and by extension, by any processor).
There are also start-up conditions to consider. When the MPU-60X0 first starts up, the device uses its
internal clock until programmed to operate from another source. This allows the user, for example, to wait
for the MEMS oscillators to stabilize before they are selected as the clock source.
7.16 Sensor Data Registers

The sensor data registers contain the latest gyro, accelerometer, auxiliary sensor, and temperature
measurement data. They are read-only registers, and are accessed via the serial interface. Data from these
registers may be read anytime. However, the interrupt function may be used to determine when new data is
available.
For a table of interrupt sources please refer to Section 8.
7.17 FIFO
The MPU-60X0 contains a 1024-byte FIFO register that is accessible via the Serial Interface. The FIFO
configuration register determines which data is written into the FIFO. Possible choices include gyro data,
accelerometer data, temperature readings, auxiliary sensor readings, and FSYNC input. A FIFO counter
keeps track of how many bytes of valid data are contained in the FIFO. The FIFO register supports burst
reads. The interrupt function may be used to determine when new data is available.
For further information regarding the FIFO, please refer to the MPU-60X0 Register Map and Register
Descriptions document.
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7.18 Interrupts
Interrupt functionality is configured via the Interrupt Configuration register. Items that are configurable include
the INT pin configuration, the interrupt latching and clearing method, and triggers for the interrupt. Items that
can trigger an interrupt are (1) Clock generator locked to new reference oscillator (used when switching clock
sources); (2) new data is available to be read (from the FIFO and Data registers); (3) accelerometer event
interrupts; and (4) the MPU-60X0 did not receive an acknowledge from an auxiliary sensor on the secondary
I2C bus. The interrupt status can be read from the Interrupt Status register.
For further information regarding interrupts, please refer to the MPU-60X0 Register Map and Register
Descriptions document.
For information regarding the MPU-60X0’s accelerometer event interrupts, please refer to Section 8.
7.19 Digital-Output Temperature Sensor

An on-chip temperature sensor and ADC are used to measure the MPU-60X0 die temperature. The
readings from the ADC can be read from the FIFO or the Sensor Data registers.
7.20 Bias and LDO

The bias and LDO section generates the internal supply and the reference voltages and currents required by
the MPU-60X0. Its two inputs are an unregulated VDD of 2.1V to 3.6V and a VLOGIC logic reference supply
voltage of 1.71V to VDD (MPU-6050 only). The LDO output is bypassed by a capacitor at REGOUT. For
further details on the capacitor, please refer to the Bill of Materials for External Components (Section 7.3).
7.21 Charge Pump

An on-board charge pump generates the high voltage required for the MEMS oscillators. Its output is
bypassed by a capacitor at CPOUT. For further details on the capacitor, please refer to the Bill of Materials
for External Components (Section 7.3).
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8 Programmable Interrupts
The MPU-60X0 has a programmable interrupt system which can generate an interrupt signal on the INT pin.
Status flags indicate the source of an interrupt. Interrupt sources may be enabled and disabled individually.
Table of Interrupt Sources

Interrupt Name Module
Free Fall Detection Free Fall
Motion Detection Motion
Zero Motion Detection Zero Motion
FIFO Overflow FIFO
Data Ready Sensor Registers
2 2
I C Master errors: Lost Arbitration, NACKs I C Master
2 2
I C Slave 4 I C Master
For information regarding the interrupt enable/disable registers and flag registers, please refer to the MPU-
6000/MPU-6050 Register Map and Register Descriptions document. Some interrupt sources are explained
below.
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8.1 Free Fall, Motion, and Zero Motion Signal Paths

The diagram below shows the signal path for the gyroscope and accelerometer sensors. Note that each
digital low pass filter (DLPF) is configured identically, as is each sample rate divider and digital high pass
filter (DHPF).
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8.2 Free Fall Interrupt

Free fall is detected by checking if the accelerometer measurements from all 3 axes have an absolute value
below a user-programmable threshold (acceleration threshold). For each sample where this condition is true
(a qualifying sample), a counter is incremented. For each sample where this condition is false (a non-
qualifying sample), the counter is decremented. Once the counter reaches a user-programmable threshold
(the counter threshold), the Free Fall interrupt is triggered and a flag is set. The flag is cleared once the
counter has decremented to zero. The counter does not increment above the counter threshold or decrement
below zero.
The user is given several configuration parameters to fine tune Free Fall detection. Both, the acceleration
threshold and counter threshold are user configurable. The FF_THR register allows the user to set a
threshold in 1 mg increments. The FF_DUR register allows the user to set duration in 1 ms increments.
The decrement rate for non-qualifying samples is also configurable. The MOT_DETECT_CTRL register
allows the user to specify whether a non-qualifying sample makes the counter reset to zero, or decrement in
steps of 1, 2, or 4.
The figure above shows a simplified example with just one axis. An example acceleration input signal
(simplified to only show one axis), qualifying sample counter, and Free Fall flag are shown.
8.3 Motion Interrupt

The MPU-60X0 provides Motion detection capability with similar functionality to Free Fall detection.
Accelerometer measurements are passed through a configurable digital high pass filter (DHPF) in order to
eliminate bias due to gravity. A qualifying motion sample is one where the high passed sample from any axis
has an absolute value exceeding a user-programmable threshold. A counter increments for each qualifying
sample, and decrements for each non-qualifying sample. Once the counter reaches a user-programmable
counter threshold, a motion interrupt is triggered. The axis and polarity which caused the interrupt to be
triggered is flagged in the MOT_DETECT_STATUS register.
Like Free Fall detection, Motion detection has a configurable acceleration threshold MOT_THR specified in 1
mg increments. The counter threshold MOT_DUR is specified in 1 ms increments. The decrement rate has
the same options as Free Fall detection, and is specified in the MOT_DETECT_CTRL register.
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8.4 Zero Motion Interrupt

The Zero Motion detection capability uses the digital high pass filter (DHPF) and a similar threshold scheme
to that of Free Fall detection. Each axis of the high passed accelerometer measurement must have an
absolute value less than a threshold specified in the ZRMOT_THR register, which can be increased in 1 mg
increments. Each time a motion sample meets this condition, a counter increments. When this counter
reaches a threshold specified in ZRMOT_DUR, an interrupt is generated.
Unlike Free Fall or Motion detection, Zero Motion detection triggers an interrupt both when Zero Motion is
first detected and when Zero Motion is no longer detected. While Free Fall and Motion are indicated with a
flag which clears after being read, reading the state of the Zero Motion detected from the
MOT_DETECT_STATUS register does not clear its status.
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9 Digital Interface
9.1 I2C and SPI (MPU-6000 only) Serial Interfaces
The internal registers and memory of the MPU-6000/MPU-6050 can be accessed using either I2C at 400 kHz
or SPI at 1MHz (MPU-6000 only). SPI operates in four-wire mode.
Serial Interface
Pin Number MPU-6000 MPU-6050 Pin Name Pin Description
8 Y /CS SPI chip select (0=SPI enable)
8 Y VLOGIC Digital I/O supply voltage. VLOGIC must be ≤ VDD at all times.
2
9 Y AD0 / SDO I C Slave Address LSB (AD0); SPI serial data output (SDO)
2
9 Y AD0 I C Slave Address LSB
2
23 Y SCL / SCLK I C serial clock (SCL); SPI serial clock (SCLK)
2
23 Y SCL I C serial clock
2
24 Y SDA / SDI I C serial data (SDA); SPI serial data input (SDI)
2
24 Y SDA I C serial data
Note:
To prevent switching into I2C mode when using SPI (MPU-6000), the I2C interface should be disabled by
setting the I2C_IF_DIS configuration bit. Setting this bit should be performed immediately after waiting for the
time specified by the “Start-Up Time for Register Read/Write” in Section 6.3.
For further information regarding the I2C_IF_DIS bit, please refer to the MPU-60X0 Register Map and
Register Descriptions document.
9.2 I2C Interface

I2C is a two-wire interface comprised of the signals serial data (SDA) and serial clock (SCL). In general, the
lines are open-drain and bi-directional. In a generalized I2C interface implementation, attached devices can
be a master or a slave. The master device puts the slave address on the bus, and the slave device with the
matching address acknowledges the master.
The MPU-60X0 always operates as a slave device when communicating to the system processor, which thus
acts as the master. SDA and SCL lines typically need pull-up resistors to VDD. The maximum bus speed is
400 kHz.
The slave address of the MPU-60X0 is b110100X which is 7 bits long. The LSB bit of the 7 bit address is
determined by the logic level on pin AD0. This allows two MPU-60X0s to be connected to the same I2C bus.
When used in this configuration, the address of the one of the devices should be b1101000 (pin AD0 is logic
low) and the address of the other should be b1101001 (pin AD0 is logic high).
9.3 I2C Communications Protocol

START (S) and STOP (P) Conditions
Communication on the I2C bus starts when the master puts the START condition (S) on the bus, which is
defined as a HIGH-to-LOW transition of the SDA line while SCL line is HIGH (see figure below). The bus is
considered to be busy until the master puts a STOP condition (P) on the bus, which is defined as a LOW to
HIGH transition on the SDA line while SCL is HIGH (see figure below).
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Additionally, the bus remains busy if a repeated START (Sr) is generated instead of a STOP condition.
START and STOP Conditions
Data Format / Acknowledge

I2C data bytes are defined to be 8-bits long. There is no restriction to the number of bytes transmitted per
data transfer. Each byte transferred must be followed by an acknowledge (ACK) signal. The clock for the
acknowledge signal is generated by the master, while the receiver generates the actual acknowledge signal
by pulling down SDA and holding it low during the HIGH portion of the acknowledge clock pulse.
If a slave is busy and cannot transmit or receive another byte of data until some other task has been
performed, it can hold SCL LOW, thus forcing the master into a wait state. Normal data transfer resumes
when the slave is ready, and releases the clock line (refer to the following figure).
Acknowledge on the I2C Bus
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Communications
After beginning communications with the START condition (S), the master sends a 7-bit slave address
followed by an 8th bit, the read/write bit. The read/write bit indicates whether the master is receiving data from
or is writing to the slave device. Then, the master releases the SDA line and waits for the acknowledge
signal (ACK) from the slave device. Each byte transferred must be followed by an acknowledge bit. To
acknowledge, the slave device pulls the SDA line LOW and keeps it LOW for the high period of the SCL line.
Data transmission is always terminated by the master with a STOP condition (P), thus freeing the
communications line. However, the master can generate a repeated START condition (Sr), and address
another slave without first generating a STOP condition (P). A LOW to HIGH transition on the SDA line while
SCL is HIGH defines the stop condition. All SDA changes should take place when SCL is low, with the
exception of start and stop conditions.
Complete I2C Data Transfer
To write the internal MPU-60X0 registers, the master transmits the start condition (S), followed by the I2C
address and the write bit (0). At the 9th clock cycle (when the clock is high), the MPU-60X0 acknowledges the
transfer. Then the master puts the register address (RA) on the bus. After the MPU-60X0 acknowledges the
reception of the register address, the master puts the register data onto the bus. This is followed by the ACK
signal, and data transfer may be concluded by the stop condition (P). To write multiple bytes after the last
ACK signal, the master can continue outputting data rather than transmitting a stop signal. In this case, the
MPU-60X0 automatically increments the register address and loads the data to the appropriate register. The
following figures show single and two-byte write sequences.
Single-Byte Write Sequence
Master S AD+W RA DATA P

Slave ACK ACK ACK
Burst Write Sequence
Master S AD+W RA DATA DATA P

Slave ACK ACK ACK ACK
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To read the internal MPU-60X0 registers, the master sends a start condition, followed by the I2C address and
a write bit, and then the register address that is going to be read. Upon receiving the ACK signal from the
MPU-60X0, the master transmits a start signal followed by the slave address and read bit. As a result, the
MPU-60X0 sends an ACK signal and the data. The communication ends with a not acknowledge (NACK)
signal and a stop bit from master. The NACK condition is defined such that the SDA line remains high at the
9th clock cycle. The following figures show single and two-byte read sequences.
Single-Byte Read Sequence
Master S AD+W RA S AD+R NACK P

Slave ACK ACK ACK DATA
Burst Read Sequence
Master S AD+W RA S AD+R ACK NACK P

Slave ACK ACK ACK DATA DATA
9.4 I2C Terms

Signal Description
S Start Condition: SDA goes from high to low while SCL is high
AD Slave I2C address
W Write bit (0)
R Read bit (1)
ACK Acknowledge: SDA line is low while the SCL line is high at the
9th clock cycle
NACK Not-Acknowledge: SDA line stays high at the 9th clock cycle
RA MPU-60X0 internal register address
DATA Transmit or received data
P Stop condition: SDA going from low to high while SCL is high
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9.5 SPI Interface (MPU-6000 only)

SPI is a 4-wire synchronous serial interface that uses two control lines and two data lines. The MPU-6000
always operates as a Slave device during standard Master-Slave SPI operation.
With respect to the Master, the Serial Clock output (SCLK), the Serial Data Output (SDO) and the Serial
Data Input (SDI) are shared among the Slave devices. Each SPI slave device requires its own Chip Select
(/CS) line from the master.
/CS goes low (active) at the start of transmission and goes back high (inactive) at the end. Only one /CS line
is active at a time, ensuring that only one slave is selected at any given time. The /CS lines of the non-
selected slave devices are held high, causing their SDO lines to remain in a high-impedance (high-z) state
so that they do not interfere with any active devices.
SPI Operational Features
1. Data is delivered MSB first and LSB last
2. Data is latched on the rising edge of SCLK
3. Data should be transitioned on the falling edge of SCLK
4. The maximum frequency of SCLK is 1MHz
5. SPI read and write operations are completed in 16 or more clock cycles (two or more bytes). The
first byte contains the SPI Address, and the following byte(s) contain(s) the SPI data. The first
bit of the first byte contains the Read/Write bit and indicates the Read (1) or Write (0) operation.
The following 7 bits contain the Register Address. In cases of multiple-byte Read/Writes, data is
two or more bytes:
SPI Address format
MSB LSB
R/W A6 A5 A4 A3 A2 A1 A0
SPI Data format

MSB LSB
D7 D6 D5 D4 D3 D2 D1 D0
6. Supports Single or Burst Read/Writes.
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10 Serial Interface Considerations (MPU-6050)

10.1 MPU-6050 Supported Interfaces
The MPU-6050 supports I2C communications on both its primary (microprocessor) serial interface and its
auxiliary interface.
10.2 Logic Levels

The MPU-6050’s I/O logic levels are set to be either VDD or VLOGIC, as shown in the table below.
I/O Logic Levels vs. AUX_VDDIO
AUX_VDDIO
MICROPROCESSOR LOGIC LEVELS AUXILLARY LOGIC LEVELS
(Pins: SDA, SCL, AD0, CLKIN, INT) (Pins: AUX_DA, AUX_CL)
0 VLOGIC VLOGIC
1 VLOGIC VDD
Note: The power-on-reset value for AUX_VDDIO is 0.

VLOGIC may be set to be equal to VDD or to another voltage. However, VLOGIC must be ≤ VDD at all
times. When AUX_VDDIO is set to 0 (its power-on-reset value), VLOGIC is the power supply voltage for
both the microprocessor system bus and the auxiliary I2C bus, as shown in the figure of Section 10.3. When
AUX_VDDIO is set to 1, VLOGIC is the power supply voltage for the microprocessor system bus and VDD is
the supply for the auxiliary I2C bus, as shown in the figure of Section 10.4.
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10.3 Logic Levels Diagram for AUX_VDDIO = 0

The figure below depicts a sample circuit with a third party magnetometer attached to the auxiliary I2C bus. It
shows logic levels and voltage connections for AUX_VDDIO = 0. Note: Actual configuration will depend on
the auxiliary sensors used.
I/O Levels and Connections for AUX_VDDIO = 0
Notes:
1. AUX_VDDIO determines the IO voltage levels of AUX_DA and AUX_CL
(0 = set output levels relative to VLOGIC)
2. CLKOUT is referenced to VDD.
3. All other MPU-6050 logic IOs are referenced to VLOGIC.
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10.4 Logic Levels Diagram for AUX_VDDIO = 1

The figure below depicts a sample circuit with a 3rd party magnetometer attached to the auxiliary I2C bus. It
shows logic levels and voltage connections for AUX_VDDIO = 1. This configuration is useful when the
auxiliary sensor has only one supply for logic and power. Note: Actual configuration will depend on the
auxiliary sensors used.
I/O Levels and Connections for Two Example Power Configurations (AUX_VDDIO = 1)
Notes:
1. AUX_VDDIO determines the IO voltage levels of AUX_DA and AUX_CL. AUX_VDDIO = 1 sets
output levels relative to VDD.
2. 3rd-party auxiliary device logic levels are referenced to VDD. Setting INT1 and INT2 to open drain
configuration provides voltage compatibility when VDD ≠ VLOGIC. When VDD = VLOGIC, INT1 and
INT2 may be set to push-pull outputs, and external pull-up resistors are not needed.
3. CLKOUT is referenced to VDD.
4. All other MPU-6050 logic IOs are referenced to VLOGIC.
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11 Assembly
This section provides general guidelines for assembling InvenSense Micro Electro-Mechanical Systems
(MEMS) gyros packaged in Quad Flat No leads package (QFN) surface mount integrated circuits.
11.1 Orientation of Axes

The diagram below shows the orientation of the axes of sensitivity and the polarity of rotation. Note the pin 1
identifier (•) in the figure.
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11.2 Package Dimensions
24 Lead QFN (4x4x0.9) mm NiPdAu Lead-frame finish

c L
24 19
1 18
PIN 1 IDENTIFIER IS A LASER
MARKED FEATURE ON TOP
CO.3
f
E E2
e
b
13
6 L1
7 12 A1
D
D2
A
On 4 corners -
lead dimensions
s
s
SYMBOLS DIMENSIONS IN MILLIMETERS
MIN NOM MAX
A 0.85 0.90 0.95
A1 0.00 0.02 0.05
b 0.18 0.25 0.30
c ‐‐‐ 0.20 REF ‐‐‐
D 3.90 4.00 4.10
D2 2.65 2.70 2.75
E 3.90 4.00 4.10
E2 2.55 2.60 2.65
e ‐‐‐ 0.50 ‐‐‐
f (e‐b) ‐‐‐ 0.25 ‐‐‐
K 0.25 0.30 0.35
L 0.30 0.35 0.40
L1 0.35 0.40 0.45
s 0.05 ‐‐‐ 0.15
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11.3 PCB Design Guidelines

The Pad Diagram using a JEDEC type extension with solder rising on the outer edge is shown below. The
Pad Dimensions Table shows pad sizing (mean dimensions) recommended for the MPU-60X0 product.
JEDEC type extension with solder rising on outer edge

D3
D
PIN 1 D2
IDENTIFIER
24 19
e 1 18
b c E2 E E3
6 13 L3 L1
7 12
L2
Tout
Tout Tin
L
PCB Layout Diagram
SYMBOLS DIMENSIONS IN MILLIMETERS NOM
Nominal Package I/O Pad Dimensions
e Pad Pitch 0.50
b Pad Width 0.25
L Pad Length 0.35
L1 Pad Length 0.40
D Package Width 4.00
E Package Length 4.00
D2 Exposed Pad Width 2.70
E2 Exposed Pad Length 2.60
I/O Land Design Dimensions (Guidelines )
D3 I/O Pad Extent Width 4.80
E3 I/O Pad Extent Length 4.80
c Land Width 0.35
Tout Outward Extension 0.40
Tin Inward Extension 0.05
L2 Land Length 0.80
L3 Land Length 0.85
PCB Dimensions Table (for PCB Lay-out Diagram)
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11.4 Assembly Precautions

11.4.1 Gyroscope Surface Mount Guidelines
InvenSense MEMS Gyros sense rate of rotation. In addition, gyroscopes sense mechanical stress coming
from the printed circuit board (PCB). This PCB stress can be minimized by adhering to certain design rules:
When using MEMS gyroscope components in plastic packages, PCB mounting and assembly can cause
package stress. This package stress in turn can affect the output offset and its value over a wide range of
temperatures. This stress is caused by the mismatch between the Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion
(CTE) of the package material and the PCB. Care must be taken to avoid package stress due to mounting.
Traces connected to pads should be as symmetric as possible. Maximizing symmetry and balance for pad
connection will help component self alignment and will lead to better control of solder paste reduction after
reflow.
Any material used in the surface mount assembly process of the MEMS gyroscope should be free of
restricted RoHS elements or compounds. Pb-free solders should be used for assembly.
11.4.2 Exposed Die Pad Precautions

The MPU-60X0 has very low active and standby current consumption. The exposed die pad is not required
for heat sinking, and should not be soldered to the PCB. Failure to adhere to this rule can induce
performance changes due to package thermo-mechanical stress. There is no electrical connection between
the pad and the CMOS.
11.4.3 Trace Routing

Routing traces or vias under the gyro package such that they run under the exposed die pad is prohibited.
Routed active signals may harmonically couple with the gyro MEMS devices, compromising gyro response.
These devices are designed with the drive frequencies as follows: X = 33±3Khz, Y = 30±3Khz, and
Z=27±3Khz. To avoid harmonic coupling don’t route active signals in non-shielded signal planes directly
below, or above the gyro package. Note: For best performance, design a ground plane under the e-pad to
reduce PCB signal noise from the board on which the gyro device is mounted. If the gyro device is stacked
under an adjacent PCB board, design a ground plane directly above the gyro device to shield active signals
from the adjacent PCB board.
11.4.4 Component Placement

Do not place large insertion components such as keyboard or similar buttons, connectors, or shielding boxes
at a distance of less than 6 mm from the MEMS gyro. Maintain generally accepted industry design practices
for component placement near the MPU-60X0 to prevent noise coupling and thermo-mechanical stress.
11.4.5 PCB Mounting and Cross-Axis Sensitivity

Orientation errors of the gyroscope and accelerometer mounted to the printed circuit board can cause cross-
axis sensitivity in which one gyro or accel responds to rotation or acceleration about another axis,
respectively. For example, the X-axis gyroscope may respond to rotation about the Y or Z axes. The
orientation mounting errors are illustrated in the figure below.
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The table below shows the cross-axis sensitivity as a percentage of the gyroscope or accelerometer’s
sensitivity for a given orientation error, respectively.
Cross-Axis Sensitivity vs. Orientation Error
Orientation Error Cross-Axis Sensitivity
(θ or Φ) (sinθ or sinΦ)
0º 0%
0.5º 0.87%
1º 1.75%
The specifications for cross-axis sensitivity in Section 6.1 and Section 6.2 include the effect of the die
orientation error with respect to the package.
11.4.6 MEMS Handling Instructions

MEMS (Micro Electro-Mechanical Systems) are a time-proven, robust technology used in hundreds of
millions of consumer, automotive and industrial products. MEMS devices consist of microscopic moving
mechanical structures. They differ from conventional IC products, even though they can be found in similar
packages. Therefore, MEMS devices require different handling precautions than conventional ICs prior to
mounting onto printed circuit boards (PCBs).
The MPU-60X0 has been qualified to a shock tolerance of 10,000g. InvenSense packages its gyroscopes as
it deems proper for protection against normal handling and shipping. It recommends the following handling
precautions to prevent potential damage.
 Do not drop individually packaged gyroscopes, or trays of gyroscopes onto hard surfaces. Components
placed in trays could be subject to g-forces in excess of 10,000g if dropped.
 Printed circuit boards that incorporate mounted gyroscopes should not be separated by manually
snapping apart. This could also create g-forces in excess of 10,000g.
11.4.7 ESD Considerations

Establish and use ESD-safe handling precautions when unpacking and handling ESD-sensitive devices.
 Store ESD sensitive devices in ESD safe containers until ready for use. The Tape-and-Reel moisture-
sealed bag is an ESD approved barrier. The best practice is to keep the units in the original moisture
sealed bags until ready for assembly.
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Restrict all device handling to ESD protected work areas that measure less than 200V static charge. Ensure
that all workstations and personnel are properly grounded to prevent ESD.
11.4.8 Reflow Specification
Qualification Reflow: The MPU-60X0 was qualified in accordance with IPC/JEDEC J-STD-020D.01. This
standard classifies proper packaging, storage and handling in order to avoid subsequent thermal and
mechanical damage during the solder reflow attachment phase of assembly. The classification specifies a
sequence consisting of a bake cycle, a moisture soak cycle in a temperature humidity oven, followed by
three solder reflow cycles and functional testing for qualification. All temperatures refer to the topside of the
QFN package, as measured on the package body surface. The peak solder reflow classification temperature
requirement is (260 +5/-0°C) for lead-free soldering of components measuring less than 1.6 mm in thickness.
Production Reflow: Check the recommendations of your solder manufacturer. For optimum results,
production solder reflow processes should reduce exposure to high temperatures, and use lower ramp-up
and ramp-down rates than those used in the component qualification profile shown for reference below.
Production reflow should never exceed the maximum constraints listed in the table and shown in the figure
below that were used for the qualification profile, as these represent the maximum tolerable ratings for the
device.
Approved IR/Convection Solder Reflow Curve
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Temperature Set Points for IR / Convection Reflow Corresponding to Figure Above
CONSTRAINTS
Step Setting
Temp (°C) Time (sec) Rate (°C/sec)
A Troom 25
B TSmin 150
C TSmax 200 60 < tBC < 120
D TLiquidus 217 r(TLiquidus-TPmax) < 3
E TPmin [255°C, 260°C] 255 r(TLiquidus-TPmax) < 3
F TPmax [ 260°C, 265°C] 260 tAF < 480 r(TLiquidus-TPmax) < 3
G TPmin [255°C, 260°C] 255 10< tEG < 30 r(TPmax-TLiquidus) < 4
H TLiquidus 217 60 < tDH < 120
I Troom 25
Notes:
 For users TPmax must not exceed the Classification temperature (260°C).
 For suppliers TPmax must equal or exceed the classification temperature.
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11.5 Storage Specifications

The storage specification of the MPU-60X0 conforms to IPC/JEDEC J-STD-020D.01 Moisture Sensitivity
Level (MSL) 3.
Calculated shelf-life in moisture-sealed bag 12 months -- Storage conditions: <40°C and <90% RH
After opening moisture-sealed bag 168 hours -- Storage conditions: ambient ≤30°C at 60%RH
11.6 Package Marking Specification
Package Marking Specification
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11.7 Tape & Reel Specification
Tape Dimensions
Reel Outline Drawing

Reel Dimensions and Package Size
PACKAGE REEL (mm)
SIZE L V W Z
4x4 330 100 13.2 2.2
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User Direction of
Package Orientation Feed
Cover Tape
(Anti Static)
Label Carrier Tape
Pin 1
(Anti Static)
Terminal Tape
Reel
Tape and Reel Specification
Reel Specifications
Quantity Per Reel 5,000
Reels per Box 1
Boxes Per Carton (max) 3
Pcs/Carton (max) 15,000
11.8 Label
Location of Label
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11.9 Packaging
ESD Anti-static Label
Moisture-Sensitivity
Caution Label
Tape & Reel

Barcode Label
Moisture Barrier Bag

With Labels Moisture-Sensitive Caution Label
Reel in Box Box with Tape & Reel Label
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12 Reliability
12.1 Qualification Test Policy
InvenSense’s products complete a Qualification Test Plan before being released to production. The
Qualification Test Plan for the MPU-60X0 followed the JEDEC 47G.01 Standard, “Stress-Test-Driven
Qualification of Integrated Circuits,” with the individual tests described below.
12.2 Qualification Test Plan
Accelerated Life Tests
Acc /
Lot Sample
TEST Method/Condition Reject
Quantity / Lot
Criteria
JEDEC JESD22-A108C, Dynamic,
High Temperature
3.63V biased, Tj>125°C 3 77 (0/1)
Operating Life (HTOL/LFR)
[read-points 168, 500, 1000 hours]
Highly Accelerated Stress JEDEC JESD22-A118
Test, Unbiased(1) (HAST) Condition A, 130°C, 85%RH, 33.3 psia., 3 77 (0/1)
unbiased, [read-point 96 hours]
JEDEC JESD22-A103C, Cond. A, 125°C,
High Temperature Storage 3
Non-Biased Bake 77 (0/1)
Life (HTS)
[read-points 168, 500, 1000 hours]
Device Component Level Tests
Acc /
Lot Sample
Quantity / Lot
Criteria
ESD-HBM JEDEC JESD22-A114F, (2KV) 1 3 (0/1)
ESD-MM JEDEC JESD22-A115-A, (200V) 1 3 (0/1)
JEDEC JESD78B Class II (2), 125°C;
Latch Up 1 6 (0/1)
Level A ±100mA
JEDEC JESD22-B104C,
Mil-Std-883H, method 2002.5,
Mechanical Shock 3 5 (0/1)
Cond. E, 10,000g’s, 0.2ms,
±X, Y, Z – 6 directions, 5 times/direction
JEDEC JESD22-B103B, Variable Frequency
Vibration (random), Cond. B, 5-500Hz, 3 5 (0/1)
X, Y, Z – 4 times/direction
JEDEC JESD22-A104D Condition N,
Temperature Cycling (TC) (1) 3 77 (0/1)
[-40°C to +85°C], Soak Mode 2 [5’], 100 cycles
Board Level Tests
Acc /
Lot Sample
Quantity / Lot
Criteria
JEDEC JESD22-B104C,
Board Mechanical Shock Mil-Std-883H, method 2002.5,
1 5 (0/1)
Cond. E, 10000g’s, 0.2ms,
±X, Y, Z – 6 directions, 5 times/direction
(1) Tests are preceded by MSL3 Preconditioning in accordance with JEDEC JESD22-A113F
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13 Environmental Compliance
The MPU-60X0 is RoHS and Green compliant and is in full environmental compliance as evidenced in report
HS-MPU-6000A, Materials Declaration Data Sheet.
Environmental Declaration Disclaimer:

InvenSense believes this environmental information to be correct but cannot guarantee accuracy or completeness. Conformity
documents for the above component constitutes are on file. InvenSense subcontracts manufacturing and the information contained
herein is based on data received from vendors and suppliers, which has not been validated by InvenSense.
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This information furnished by InvenSense is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, no responsibility is assumed by InvenSense
for its use, or for any infringements of patents or other rights of third parties that may result from its use. Specifications are subject to
change without notice. InvenSense reserves the right to make changes to this product, including its circuits and software, in order to
improve its design and/or performance, without prior notice. InvenSense makes no warranties, neither expressed nor implied, regarding
the information and specifications contained in this document. InvenSense assumes no responsibility for any claims or damages arising
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should not be used or sold in the development, storage, production or utilization of any conventional or mass-destructive weapons or for
any other weapons or life threatening applications, as well as in any other life critical applications such as medical equipment,
transportation, aerospace and nuclear instruments, undersea equipment, power plant equipment, disaster prevention and crime
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InvenSense®, MotionCommand®, TouchAnywhere®, and AirSign® are registered trademarks of InvenSense, Inc. MPU™, MPU-
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MPU-6000 and MPU-6050

7.12 SELF-TEST ........................................................................................................................................27

11.8 LABEL ...............................................................................................................................................53

2 Purpose and Scope

Primary Differences between MPU-6000 and MPU-6050

5.2 Accelerometer Features

5.3 Additional Features

6.2 Accelerometer Specifications

1. Typical zero-g initial calibration tolerance value after MSL3 preconditioning

6.3 Electrical and Other Common Specifications

6.4 Electrical Specifications, Continued

VIH, High Level Input Voltage MPU-6000 0.7*VDD V

6.5 Electrical Specifications, Continued

6.6 Electrical Specifications, Continued

Reference Clock Output CLKOUTEN = 1 1.024 MHz

Reference Clock Output CLKOUTEN = 1 1.0486 MHz

Reference Clock Output CLKOUTEN = 1 1.024 MHz

6.7 I2C Timing Characterization

I2C Bus Timing Diagram

6.8 SPI Timing Characterization (MPU-6000 only)

SPI Bus Timing Diagram

6.9 Absolute Maximum Ratings

7.2 Typical Operating Circuit

7.3 Bill of Materials for External Components

Component Label Specification Quantity

7.4 Recommended Power-on Procedure

7.5 Block Diagram

7.9 Digital Motion Processor

7.10 Primary I2C and SPI Serial Communications Interfaces

7.11 Auxiliary I2C Serial Interface

Auxiliary I2C Bus IO Logic Levels

7.14 MPU-6000 Using SPI Interface

7.15 Internal Clock Generation

Allowable external clocking sources are:

7.16 Sensor Data Registers

7.19 Digital-Output Temperature Sensor

7.20 Bias and LDO

7.21 Charge Pump

Table of Interrupt Sources

8.1 Free Fall, Motion, and Zero Motion Signal Paths

8.2 Free Fall Interrupt

8.3 Motion Interrupt

8.4 Zero Motion Interrupt

9.2 I2C Interface

9.3 I2C Communications Protocol

START and STOP Conditions

Data Format / Acknowledge

Acknowledge on the I2C Bus

Complete I2C Data Transfer

Single-Byte Write Sequence

Master S AD+W RA DATA P

Burst Write Sequence

Master S AD+W RA DATA DATA P

Single-Byte Read Sequence

Master S AD+W RA S AD+R NACK P

Burst Read Sequence

Master S AD+W RA S AD+R ACK NACK P