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Automotive qualified sensors for in-cabin and safety applications in modern vehicle systems

For today’s intelligent vehicles, sensing performance and reliability matter more than ever. TDK provides automotive-qualified MEMS sensors that are AEC-Q100 tested with PPAP documentation, as well as consumer-grade sensors suited for select automotive use cases. This dual portfolio supports the rapid expansion of telematics, cabin sensing, Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), and in-vehicle user experience systems.  

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MEMS sensors for intelligent vehicles

For today’s intelligent vehicles, sensing performance and reliability matter more than ever. TDK provides automotive-qualified MEMS sensors with reliability test performed according to AEC-Q100 requirements with PPAP documentation available upon request, suited for several automotive use cases. This dual portfolio supports the rapid expansion of a wide range of Automotive applications, including but not limited to: telematics, cabin sensing, Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), safety and in-vehicle user experience systems.  

Why choose SmartAutomotive sensors?

Reliable high-performance sensing for smarter, safer mobility
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Automotive-grade reliability

Deliver long-term durability and give an appropriate level of quality in the application Deliver long-term durability and reduce qualification risk

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High-performance inertial sensing

Enables superior accuracy in positioning, safety, ADAS, and vision systems

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Easy integration and scalability

Ready-to-use and pin-to-pin compatibility within product family. Reference code and Application notes available to cut engineering time

Automotive-grade sensors applications

Fuel your automotive innovations with SmartAutomotive sensors

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Dead reckoning systems

6-axis IMUs maintain accurate positioning when GPS/GNSS is weak or unavailable, fusing gyro and accelerometer data to track vehicle movement in tunnels, parking structures, and other signal-limited environments 

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Vehicle to vehicle location

The accelerometer and gyroscope data fusion provides incredibly accurate location data for vehicle to vehicle systems and infrastructure 

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Vision systems

6-axis IMUs enable camera image stabilization to compensate for road vibrations, allowing crisp and stable rear-view image s in electronic mirrors 

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Augmented reality HUD

High-performance 6-axis IMUs enable overlay projection stabilization, significantly increasing drivers’ awareness of surroundings 

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Telematics

The accelerometer enables crash detection, which can trigger emergency calls, and the gyroscope allows for vehicle positioning and driving style analysis 

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Lift gate control

Door control systems use accelerometer and gyroscope sensors to monitor doors’ dynamic conditions during automatic movement 

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In-vehicle infotainment

6-axis IMU sensors enable advanced features and deliver a superior user navigation experience for voice assistance, gesture detection, and more 

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Smart antenna

6-axis IMUs in combination with GNSS enables local positioning computing, simplifying smart antenna installation as it requires only a power connection

Github resources

iam-20685

IAM-20680 sensor family

Source code of dedicated Linux driver and Android sensors HAL can be found on our public GitHub page

Consumer grade MEMS sensors product spotlight

Explore Automotive Motion consumer grade sensors for applications that do not require automotive qualifications or PPAP documentation.

iam-20689

IAM-20689

Automotive 6-axis MotionTracking® MEMS Device for ADAS and Autonomous Driving Applications

Grade 1 6-axis motion tracking device for automotive safety applications with up to ASIL-D rating 

Development hardware

dk-20680ht

DK-20680HT

Development Kit for IAM-20680HT Automotive Grade Motion Sensor

A comprehensive development platform for IAM-20680HT. Designed around Microchip G55 MCU to be used by developers for rapid evaluation. Complete with all necessary software including InvenSense MotionLink™ GUI-based development tool and embedded motion driver 

dk-20680

DK-20680HP

Development Kit for IAM-20680HP Automotive Grade Motion Sensor

A comprehensive development platform for IAM-20680HP. Designed around Microchip G55 MCU to be used by developers for rapid evaluation. Complete with all necessary software including InvenSense MotionLink™ GUI-based development tool and embedded motion drivers. 

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