The IDG-500 is a very small, dual-axis angular rate sensor (gyroscope). It uses InvenSense’s proprietary and patented MEMS technology with vertically driven, vibrating masses to make a functionally complete, low-cost, dual-axis angular rate sensor. All required
electronics are integrated onto a single chip with the sensor.

The IDG-500 gyro uses two sensor elements with novel vibrating dual-mass bulk silicon configurations that sense the rate of rotation about the X- and Y-axis (in-plane sensing). This results in a unique, integrated dual-axis gyro with guaranteed-by-design vibration rejection and high cross-axis isolation. It is specifically designed for demanding consumer applications requiring low cost, small size and high performance.

The IDG-500 gyro includes the integrated electronics necessary for application-ready functionality. It incorporates X- and Y-axis low-pass filters and an EEPROM for on-chip factory calibration of the sensor. Factory trimmed scale factors eliminate the need for external active components and end-user calibration. This product is lead-free and Green Compliant.

Note: We found some left over IDG500s in our production stock and are bringing them back for a limited time. We will not be stocking these gyros once they are gone, get them while you can!

• 3V single-supply operation
• Integrated X- and Y-axis gyros on a single chip
• Two separate outputs per axis for standard and high sensitivity:
  X-/Y-Out Pins: 500°/s full scale range 2.0mV/°/s sensitivity
  X/Y4.5Out Pins: 110°/s full scale range 9.1mV/°/s sensitivity
• Integrated amplifiers and low-pass filters
• Auto-Zero function
• On-chip temperature sensor
• High vibration rejection over a wide frequency range
• High cross-axis isolation by proprietary MEMS design
• Hermetically sealed for temp and humidity resistance
• 10,000 g shock tolerant
• 4 x 5 x 1.2mm

• Datasheet
• Wiring Example