MPU-3050

MPU-3050
Motion Processing Unit
Product Specification

InvenSense reserves the right to change thedetail specifications as may be required topermit improvements in the design of its
products.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1INTRODUCTION.................................................................................................................................................... 4
1.1
1.2
1.3

2

FEATURES ............................................................................................................................................................ 6
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
2.5
2.6

3

INTERNAL CLOCK GENERATION ................................................................................................................................. 19
CLOCK OUTPUT ..................................................................................................................................................... 19
SENSOR DATA REGISTERS ........................................................................................................................................ 19
FIFO ................................................................................................................................................................... 19
INTERRUPTS.......................................................................................................................................................... 19
BIAS AND LDO ...................................................................................................................................................... 20
CHARGE PUMP...................................................................................................................................................... 20
CHIP VERSION ....................................................................................................................................................... 20

DIGITAL INTERFACE ............................................................................................................................................ 21
7.1

8

BLOCK DIAGRAM ................................................................................................................................................... 17
OVERVIEW ........................................................................................................................................................... 17
THREE-AXIS MEMS GYROSCOPE WITH 16-BIT ADCS AND SIGNAL CONDITIONING ............................................................ 17
DIGITAL MOTION PROCESSOR .................................................................................................................................. 18
PRIMARY I2C SERIAL COMMUNICATIONS INTERFACE ..................................................................................................... 18
SECONDARY I2C SERIAL INTERFACE (FOR A THIRD-PARTY ACCELEROMETER) ....................................................................... 18

CLOCKING .......................................................................................................................................................... 19
6.1
6.2
6.3
6.4
6.5
6.6
6.7
6.8

7

PIN OUT AND SIGNAL DESCRIPTION .......................................................................................................................... 14
TYPICAL OPERATING CIRCUITS .................................................................................................................................. 15
BILL OF MATERIALS FOR EXTERNAL COMPONENTS ....................................................................................................... 15
RECOMMENDED POWER-ON PROCEDURE................................................................................................................... 16

FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW .................................................................................................................................... 17
5.1
5.2
5.3
5.4
5.5
5.6

6

SENSOR SPECIFICATIONS ........................................................................................................................................... 8
ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS....................................................................................................................................... 9
ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS, CONTINUED ................................................................................................................... 10
ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS, CONTINUED ................................................................................................................... 11
I2C TIMING CHARACTERIZATION ............................................................................................................................... 12
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS ............................................................................................................................... 13

APPLICATIONS INFORMATION ........................................................................................................................... 14
4.1
4.2
4.3
4.4

5

SENSORS ................................................................................................................................................................ 6
DIGITAL OUTPUT ..................................................................................................................................................... 6
MOTION PROCESSING .............................................................................................................................................. 6
CLOCKING .............................................................................................................................................................. 6
POWER .................................................................................................................................................................. 6
PACKAGE ............................................................................................................................................................... 7

ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS ............................................................................................................................. 8
3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4
3.5
3.6

4

PURPOSE AND SCOPE ............................................................................................................................................... 4
PRODUCT OVERVIEW ............................................................................................................................................... 4
APPLICATIONS ......................................................................................................................................................... 5

I2C SERIAL INTERFACE............................................................................................................................................. 21

SERIAL INTERFACE CONSIDERATIONS (MPU-3050) ............................................................................................. 25

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8.1
8.2
9

MPU-3050 SUPPORTED INTERFACES ....................................................................................................................... 25
LOGIC LEVELS........................................................................................................................................................ 25

MOTION PROCESSING LIBRARY (MPL) ............................................................................................................... 28
9.1

10DEMO SOFTWARE.................................................................................................................................................. 29
ASSEMBLY ...................................................................................................................................................... 29

10.1
10.2
10.3
10.4
10.5
10.6

ORIENTATION ....................................................................................................................................................... 29
PCB LAYOUT GUIDELINES ....................................................................................................................................... 30
TRACE ROUTING .................................................................................................................................................... 32
COMPONENT PLACEMENT ....................................................................................................................................... 32
PCB MOUNTING AND CROSS-AXIS SENSITIVITY ........................................................................................................... 33
PACKAGE MARKING SPECIFICATION........................................................................................................................... 34

11

REGISTER MAP ............................................................................................................................................... 35

12

REGISTER DESCRIPTION.................................................................................................................................. 36

12.1
12.2
12.3
12.4
12.5
12.6
12.7
12.8
12.9
12.10
12.11
12.12
12.13
12.14
12.15
12.16

REGISTER 0 – WHO AM I ........................................................................................................................................ 36
REGISTER 01 – PRODUCT ID .................................................................................................................................... 37
REGISTERS 12 TO 17 – GYRO OFFSETS ...................................................................................................................... 38
REGISTER 18 – FIFO ENABLE................................................................................................................................... 39
REGISTER 19 – AUX (ACCEL) VDDIO ....................................................................................................................... 39
REGISTER 20 – AUX (ACCEL) SLAVE ADDRESS ............................................................................................................ 40
REGISTER 21 – SAMPLE RATE DIVIDER....................................................................................................................... 40
REGISTER 22 – DLPF, FULL SCALE, EXTERNAL SYNC..................................................................................................... 41
REGISTER 23 – INTERRUPT CONFIGURATION ............................................................................................................... 43
REGISTER 24 – AUX (ACCEL) BURST READ ADDRESS ............................................................................................... 43
REGISTER 26 – INTERRUPT STATUS ....................................................................................................................... 44
REGISTERS 27 TO 40 – SENSOR REGISTERS ............................................................................................................. 44
REGISTERS 58 TO 59 – FIFO COUNT..................................................................................................................... 45
REGISTER 60 – FIFO DATA ................................................................................................................................. 45
REGISTER 61 – USER CONTROL ............................................................................................................................ 47
REGISTER 62 – POWER MANAGEMENT.................................................................................................................. 47

13

REFERENCE ..................................................................................................................................................... 49

14

REVISION HISTORY ......................................................................................................................................... 50

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1
1.1Introduction
Purpose and Scope
This document provides a description, specifications, and design-related information for the MPU-3050
Motion Processing Unit ®. References [1], [2] and [3] provide a complementary set of software guides
for the Motion Processing Library (MPL) and describe in detail the API and System Layer routines
needed for interfacing to the MPU-3050.
Electrical characteristics are based upon simulation results and limited characterization data.
Specifications are subject to change without notice.

1.2

Product Overview
The MPU-3050 Motion Processing Unit (MPU) is the world’s first motion processing solution withintegrated 6-axis sensor fusion for smartphone applications. The MPU-3050 has an embedded 3-axis
gyroscope and Digital Motion Processor ® (DMP) hardware accelerator engine with a secondary I2C
port that interfaces to third party digital accelerometers to deliver a complete 6-axis sensor fusion output
to its primary I2C port. This combines both linear and rotational motion into a single data stream for theapplication. This breakthrough in gyroscope technology provides a dramatic 68% smaller footprint, 40%
thinner package, consumes 55% less power, and has inherent cost advantages compared to the latest
competitive gyro solutions to uniquely address the fast-growing demand for 6-axis motion processing
in mobile handsets.
The MPU-3050 significantly extends and transforms motion sensing features provided byaccelerometers beyond portrait and landscape orientation, to motion processing functionality. The MPU
measures and processes both linear and rotational movements, creating a higher degree of 1:1 motion
interactivity between the user and their handset. Similar to the proliferation of Bluetooth, camera phone
image sensors and Wi-Fi, motion processing is becoming a “must-have” function in mobile handsets
benefitting wireless carriers, mobile handset OEMs, application developers and end-users. By providing
an integrated sensor fusion output, the DMP in the MPU-3050 offloads the intensive motion processing
computation requirements from the applications processor, reducing the need for frequent polling of the
motion sensor output and enabling use of low-cost, low-power application processors, thereby
increasing overall battery life of handsets. Since handsets today are of multi-function nature, MPU-3050
not only provides accurate 1:1 motion tracking for some of the more common applications such as
still/video image stabilization, gaming and dead reckoning, the 32-bit DMP can be programmed todeliver advanced UI, e.g. multiple kinds of gestures and character recognition leading to applications
such as Airsign ®, TouchAnywhere ®, MotionCommand ®.
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-3050 package size down to a revolutionary footprint of 4x4x0.9mm (QFN), while providing thehighest performance, lowest noise, and the lowest cost semiconductor packaging to address a wide
range of handheld consumer electronic devices.
The MPU-3050 integrates 16-bit analog-to-digital converters (ADCs), selectable low-pass filters, FIFO,
embedded temperature sensor, and Fast Mode I2C interface. Performance features include
programmable full-scale range from 250 degrees-per-second up to 2000 degrees-per-second (º/s ordps), and low-noise of 0.01º/s/√Hz, while providing the highest robustness supporting 10,000g shockin operation. The highest cross-axis isolation is achieved by design from its single silicon integration.
Factory-calibrated initial sensitivity reduces production-line calibration requirements. The part’s on-chip
FIFO and dedicated I2C-master accelerometer sensor bus simplifies system timing and lowers system
power consumption. The sensor bus allows the MPU-3050 to directly acquire data from the off-chip

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MPU-3050[1] MPL Programmer’s Guide – Application Note (AN-MPL-3000-UG-01 or later)[2] MPL Functional Specification (DOC-MPL-FS-V2.3 or later)[3] MPL Product Specification (PS-MPL-3000-v2.0 or later)

accelerometer without intervention from an external processor. Other industry-leading features include
a small 4 mm x 4 mm x 0.9 mm plastic QFN package, an embedded temperature sensor, programmableinterrupts, and a low 13 mW power consumption. Parts are available with I2C serial interface, a VDD
operating range of 2.1 V to 3.6 V, and a VLOGIC interface voltage from 1.71 V to 3.6 V.
The MPU-3050 supports the I2C serial interface and has a separate 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 between 1.71 V min to VDD max. The table below outlines these details:
Power Supply and supported interface for MPU-3050
Part / ItemVDD
VLOGIC
Serial Interfaces Supported
Pin 8
Pin 9
Pin 23
Pin 24
1.3

MPU-3050
2.1 V to 3.6 V
1.71 V to VDD
I2C
VLOGICAD0SCL
SDA

Applications••••

Handset gaming
Location-based services, points of interest, and dead reckoning
Improved camera image quality through image stabilization
Health and sports monitoring

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2

Features

The MPU-3050 Motion Processing Unit includes a wide range of features:
2.1

Sensors• X-, Y-, Z-Axis angular rate sensors (gyros) on one integrated circuit• Digital-output temperature sensor• External sync signal connected to the FSYNC pin supports image, video and GPS synchronization• 6-axis motion processing capability using secondary I2C interface to directly connect to a digital
3-axis third-party accelerometer• Factory calibrated scale factor• High cross-axis isolation via proprietary MEMS design• 10,000g shock tolerant

2.2

Digital Output• Fast Mode (400 kHz) I2C serial interface• 16-bit ADCs for digitizing sensor outputs• Angular rate sensors (gyros) with applications-programmable full-scale-range of ±250°/sec,±500°/sec, ±1000°/sec, or ±2000°/sec.

2.3

Motion Processing• Embedded Digital Motion Processing engine supports 3D motion processing and gesturerecognition algorithms• When used together with a digital 3-axis third party accelerometer, the MPU-3050 collects theaccelerometer data via a dedicated interface, while synchronizing data sampling at a user definedrate. The total data set obtained by the MPU-3050 includes 3-axis gyroscope data and 3-axis
accelerometer data, temperature data, and the one bit external sync signal connected to the
FSYNC pin. The MPU also downloads the results calculated by the digital 3-axis third party
accelerometer internal registers.
• FIFO buffers complete data set, reducing timing requirements on the system processor and saving
power by letting the processor burst read the FIFO data, and then go into 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• Hand jitter filter• Programmable low-pass filters• Feature extraction for peak and zero-crossing detection• Pedometer functionality

2.4

Clocking• On-chip timing generator clock frequency +/-2% over full temperature range• Optional external clock inputs of 32.768kHz or 19.2 MHz• 1 MHz clock output to synchronize with digital 3-axis accelerometer

2.5

Power
• VDD supply voltage range of 2.1 V to 3.6 V• Flexible VLOGIC reference voltage allows for multiple I2C interface voltage• Power consumption with all three axis and DMP active: 6.1 mA• Sleep mode: 5 μA
• Each axis can be individually powered down

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2.6•

Package4 x 4 x 0.9 mm QFN plastic package•

MEMS structure hermetically sealed and bonded at wafer level•

RoHS and Green compliant

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3Electrical Characteristics

3.1
Sensor Specifications
Typical Operating Circuit of Section 4.2, VDD = 2.5 V, VLOGIC = 2.5 V, TA=25°C.
Parameter
GYRO SENSITIVITY
Full-Scale Range

Gyro ADC Word Length
Sensitivity Scale Factor

Sensitivity Scale Factor Tolerance
Sensitivity Scale Factor Variation Over
Temperature
Nonlinearity
Cross-Axis Sensitivity
GYRO ZERO-RATE OUTPUT (ZRO)
Initial ZRO Tolerance
ZRO Variation Over TemperaturePower-Supply Sensitivity (1-10 Hz)
Power-Supply Sensitivity (10 – 250 Hz)
Power-Supply Sensitivity (250 Hz – 100 kHz)Linear Acceleration Sensitivity
GYRO NOISE PERFORMANCE
Total RMS Noise
Low-frequency RMS noise
Rate Noise Spectral Density
GYRO MECHANICAL FREQUENCIES
X-AxisY-AxisZ-Axis
GYRO START-UP TIMEZRO Settling
TEMPERATURE RANGE
Specified Temperature Range

Conditions

Min

FS_SEL = 0
FS_SEL = 1
FS_SEL = 2
FS_SEL = 3
FS_SEL = 0
FS_SEL = 1
FS_SEL = 2
FS_SEL = 3
25°C-40°C to +85°C-6

Typical

±250
±500
±1000
±2000
16
131
65.5
32.8
16.4
±2
±2

Max

8.

+6

º/s

%
%

4, 7
4, 7
4, 7
4, 7
3
1
3
3
3
1
8

Best fit straight line; 25°C

0.2
2

%
%

6
6

25°C
-40°C to +85°C
Sine wave, 100mVpp; VDD = 2.2 V
Sine wave, 100mVpp; VDD = 2.2 V
Sine wave, 100mVpp; VDD = 2.2 V
Static
FS_SEL=0
DLPFCFG = 2 (100 Hz)
Bandwidth 1 Hz to 10 Hz
At 10 Hz

±20
±0.15
0.2
0.2
4
0.1

º/s
º/s/°C
º/s
º/s
º/s
º/s/g

1
8
5
5
5
6

0.1
0.033
0.01

º/s-rmsº/s-rmsº/s/√Hz

1
1
3

kHz
kHz
kHz

1
1
1

ms

5

ºC

2

30
27
24
DLPFCFG = 0
to ±1º/s of Final

33
30
27

36
33
30

50
-40

85

Tested in production
Based on characterization of 30 parts over temperature on evaluation board or in socket
Based on design, through modeling and simulation across PVT
Typical. Randomly selected part measured at room temperature on evaluation board or in socket
Based on characterization of 5 parts over temperature
Tested on 20 parts at room temperaturePart is characterized to Full-Scale Range. Maximum ADC output is [216 / (Sensitivity x 2)]
Example: For Sensitivity of 131 LSB/(º/s), [216 / (131 x 2)] = ±250 º/s.
Based on characterization of 48 parts on evaluation board or in socket

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Note
s

Bits
LSB/(º/s)

Notes:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.

Unit

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3.2Electrical Specifications
Typical Operating Circuit of Section 4.2, VDD = 2.5 V, VLOGIC = 2.5 V, TA = 25°C.
Parameters

Conditions

VDD POWER SUPPLY
Operating Voltage Range
Power-Supply Ramp Rate

Normal Operating Current

Monotonic ramp. Ramp
rate is 10% to 90% of the
final value (see Figure in
Section 4.4)

Min

Max

Units

Notes

2.1

3.6

V

2

0

5

ms

2

6.1
5.9

mA
mA

1

5

µA

4

DMP disabled

Sleep Mode Current
VLOGIC REFERENCE VOLTAGE
Voltage Range
Power-Supply Ramp Rate
Normal Operating Current
START-UP TIME FOR REGISTER
READ/WRITE
I2C ADDRESSVLOGIC must be ≤VDD at
all times
Monotonic ramp. Ramp
rate is 10% to 90% of the
final value(see Figure in Section 4.4)

Output Leakage Current
tINT, INT Pulse Width

1.71

VDD

V

1

ms

100
20

100

ms

4
4

0.3*VDDV
V

0.1*VLOGIC
0.1

V
V
V

2
2
2

nA
µs

3
3

0.9*VLOGIC

100
50

Notes:
1. Tested in production
2. Based on characterization of 30 parts over temperature on evaluation board or in socket
3. Typical. Randomly selected part measured at room temperature on evaluation board or in socket
4. Based on characterization of 5 parts over temperature
5. Refer to Section 4.4 for the recommended power-on procedure

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4
1

0.7*VDDRLOAD = 1 MΩ
RLOAD = 1 MΩ
OPEN =1, 0.3 mA sinkcurrent
OPEN = 1
LATCH_INT_EN = 0

3, 5

µA

1101000
1101001

AD0 = 0AD0 = 1

DIGITAL INPUTS (SDI, SCLK,FSYNC, AD0, /CS, CLKIN)
VIH, High Level Input Voltage
VIL, Low Level Input Voltage
DIGITAL OUTPUT (INT)
VOH, High Level Output Voltage
VOL1, LOW-Level Output Voltage
VOL.INT1, INT Low-Level Output Voltage

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3.3Electrical Specifications, continued
Typical Operating Circuit of Section 4.2, VDD = 2.5 V, VLOGIC = 2.5 V, TA=25°C.
Parameters

Conditions

Typical

Units

Notes

VIL, LOW Level Input Voltage

MPU-3050

0.5V to 0.3*VLOGIC

V

1

VIH, HIGH-Level Input Voltage

MPU-3050

0.7*VLOGIC to VLOGIC + 0.5 V

V1Vhys, Hysteresis

MPU-3050

0.1*VLOGIC

V

1

VOL1, LOW-Level Output Voltage
IOL, LOW-Level Output Current

3mA sink current
VOL = 0.4V
VOL = 0.6V

0 to 0.4
35
100
20+0.1Cb to 250

V
mA
mA
nA
ns

1
1
1
2
1

-0.5 V to 0.3*VLOGIC

V

1

Primary I2C I/O (SCL, SDA)

Output Leakage Current
tof, Output Fall Time from VIHmax to VILmax
Secondary I2C I/O (AUX_CL, AUX_DA)
VIL, LOW-Level Input Voltage
VOL1, LOW-Level Output Voltage
VOL3, LOW-Level Output Voltage
IOL, LOW-Level Output Current
Output Leakage Current
tof, Output Fall Time from VIHmax to VILmax
Secondary I2C I/O (AUX_CL, AUX_DA)
VIL, LOW-Level Input Voltage
VIH, HIGH-Level Input Voltage
VOL1, LOW-Level Output Voltage
IOL, LOW-Level Output Current
Output Leakage Current
tof, Output Fall Time from VIHmax to VILmax

Cb bus capacitance in pf
ACCEL_VDDIO=0
VLOGIC > 2V; 1mA sinkcurrent
VLOGIC < 2V; 1mA sinkcurrent
VOL = 0.4V
VOL = 0.6V

0 to 0.4

V1

0 to 0.2*VLOGIC

V

1

1
1
100

Cb bus capacitance in pF

20+0.1Cb to 250

mA
mA
nA
ns

1
1
2
1

V
V
V
mA
mA
nA
ns

1
1
1
1
1
2
1

ACCEL_VDDIO = 1

1mA sink current
VOL = 0.4 V
VOL = 0.6 V

Cb bus cap. in pF-0.5 to 0.3*VDD
0.7*VDD to VDD + 0.5 V
0 to 0.4
1
1
100
20+0.1Cb to 250

Notes:
1. Based on characterization of 5 parts over temperature.
2. Typical. Randomly selected part measured at room temperature on evaluation board or in socket.

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3.4Electrical Specifications, continued
Typical Operating Circuit of Section 4.2, VDD = 2.5 V, VLOGIC = 2.5 V, TA=25°C.
Parameters

Conditions

INTERNAL CLOCK SOURCE

CLK_SEL = 0,1,2,3

Sample Rate, FastDLPFCFG = 0
SAMPLERATEDIV = 0

Sample Rate, Slow

DLPFCFG = 1,2,3,4,5, or 6
SAMPLERATEDIV = 0

Reference Clock Output
Clock Frequency Initial Tolerance
Frequency Variation over Temperature
PLL Settling Time
EXTERNAL 32.768kHz CLOCK
External Clock Frequency
External Clock Jitter

CLKOUTEN = 1
CLK_SEL = 0, 25°C
CLK_SEL = 1,2,3; 25°C
CLK_SEL = 0
CLK_SEL =1,2,3
CLK_SEL=1,2,3

Min

Typical

Max

Units

Notes

8

kHz

3

1

kHz

3

-15 to +10
+/-1
1

MHz
%
%
%
%
ms

3
1
1
2
2
3

32.7681 to 2

kHz
µs

1.024
-5
-1

+5
+1

CLK_SEL=4
Cycle-to-cycle rms

Sample Rate, FastDLPFCFG = 0
SAMPLERATEDIV = 0

8.192

kHz

Sample Rate, Slow

DLPFCFG = 1,2,3,4,5, or 6
SAMPLERATEDIV = 0

1.024

kHz

1.0486
1

MHz
ms

19.2

MHz

Reference Clock Output
PLL Settling Time

CLKOUTEN = 1

EXTERNAL 19.2 MHz CLOCK
External Clock Frequency

CLK_SEL = 5

Sample Rate, FastDLPFCFG = 0
SAMPLERATEDIV = 0

8kHz

Sample Rate, Slow

DLPFCFG = 1,2,3,4,5, or 6
SAMPLERATEDIV = 0

1

kHz

1.024
1

MHz
ms

Reference Clock Output
PLL Settling Time

CLKOUTEN = 1

Notes:
1. Tested in production.
2. Based on characterization of 30 parts over temperature on evaluation board or in socket.
3. Typical. Randomly selected part measured at room temperature on evaluation board or in socket.

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3.5
I2C Timing Characterization
Typical Operating Circuit of Section 4.2, VDD = 2.5 V, VLOGIC = 1.8 V ± 5%, 2.5 V ± 5%, 3.0 V ± 5%, o
3.3 V ± 5%, TA=25°C.
Parameters

Conditions

I2C TIMINGfSCL, SCL Clock Frequency

I2C FAST-MODE

Min
0

Typical

Max

Units

Note
s

400

kHz

1

tHD.STA, (Repeated) START Condition
Hold Time

0.6

µs

1

tLOW, SCL Low Period

1.3

µs

1

tHIGH, SCL High PeriodtSU.STA, Repeated START Condition
Setup Time

0.6
0.6

µs
µs

1
1

tHD.DAT, SDA Data Hold Time

0

µs

1

tSU.DAT, SDA Data Setup Timetr, SDA and SCL Rise TimeCb bus cap. from 10 to
400pF
Cb bus cap. from 10 to
400pF

tf, SDA and SCL Fall Time100
20+0.1Cb

300

ns
ns

1
1

20+0.1Cb

300

ns

1

tSU.STO, STOP Condition Setup Time

0.6

µs

1

tBUF, Bus Free Time Between STOP and
START Condition
Cb, Capacitive Load for each Bus LinetVD.DAT, Data Valid Time

1.3

µs

1

400
0.9

pF
µs

1

0.9

µs

1

tVD.ACK, Data Valid Acknowledge Time

Notes:
1. Based on characterization of 5 parts over temperature on evaluation board or in socket.

I2C Bus Timing Diagram

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3.6

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.
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Parameter
Supply Voltage, VDD
VLOGIC Input Voltage Level (MPU3050)
REGOUT
Input Voltage Level (CLKIN, AUX_DA,
AD0, FSYNC, INT, SCL, SDA)CPOUT (2.1V ≤ VDD ≤ 3.6V )Rating-0.5 V to +6 V
-0.5 V to VDD + 0.5 V-0.5 V to 2 V-0.5 V to VDD + 0.5 V-0.5 V to 30 V

Acceleration (Any Axis, unpowered)

10,000g for 0.3 ms

Operating Temperature Range-40°C to +105°C

Storage Temperature Range-40°C to +125°C

Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)
Protection

1.5 kV (HBM); 200 V(MM)

Latch-up

60 mA @ 125°C
JEDEC Condition “B”

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Applications Information
Pin Out and Signal Description
Pin Number

MPU3050

Pin Name

1

Y

CLKIN

External reference clock input

6

Y

AUX_DA

Interface to a 3rd party accelerometer, SDA pin. Logic levels are set to beeither VDD or VLOGIC. See Section 7 for more details.

7

Y

AUX_CLInterface to a 3rd party accelerometer, SCL pin. Logic levels are set to beeither VDD or VLOGIC. See Section 7 for more details.

8

Y

VLOGIC

Digital I/O supply voltage. VLOGIC must be ≤ VDD at all times.

9

Y

AD0

10

Y

REGOUT

Regulator filter capacitor connection

11

Y

FSYNC

Frame synchronization digital input

12

Y

INT

Interrupt digital output (totem pole or open-drain)

13

Y

VDD

Power supply voltage and Digital I/O supply voltage

18

Y

GND

Power supply ground

19

Y

RESV

Reserved. Do not connect.

20

Y

CPOUT

Charge pump capacitor connection

21

Y

RESV

Reserved. Do not connect.

22

Y

CLKOUT

1 MHz clock output for third-party accelerometer synchronization

23

Y

SCL

I2C serial clock

24

Y

SDA

I2C serial data

2, 3, 4, 5, 14,
15, 16, 17YNC

Not internally connected. May be used for PCB trace routing.

Pin Description

I2C Slave Address LSB

RESV

CPOUT

RESV

CLKOUT

SCL

SDA

24 23 22 21 20 19
CLKIN

1

18 GND

NC

2

17 NC

NC

3

NC

4

NC

5

14 NC

AUX_DA

6

13 VDD

16 NC

MPU-3050

MP

U-

15 NC

9

10 11 12

+Y

30

50

+X

AUX_CLVLOGICAD0

REGOUT

INT

8

FSYNC

7

QFN Package (Top View)
24-pin, 4mm x 4mm x 0.9mm

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Typical Operating Circuits

SDA

SCL

CLKOUT

CLKIN

24

23

22

GND

C3
2.2nF

21

20

19

1

18

2

17

3

16

GND

MPU-3050

4

15
VDD

AUX_DA

5

14

6

13
7

8

9

10

11

12

C2
0.1µF

AUX_CL
GND
C1
0.1µF

VLOGIC

GND

INT

FSYNC

AD0

C4
10nF

GND

Typical Operating Circuit

4.3

Bill of Materials for External Components
Component

LabelSpecification

Quantity

VDD Bypass Capacitor

C1

Ceramic, X7R, 0.1 µF ±10%, 4 V

1Regulator Filter Capacitor

C2

Ceramic, X7R, 0.1 µF ±10%, 2 V

1Charge Pump Capacitor

C3

Ceramic, X7R, 2.2 nF ±10%, 50 V

1

VLOGIC Bypass Capacitor

C4

Ceramic, X7R, 10 nF ±10%, 4 V

1

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Recommended Power-on Procedure

All Voltages at 0V

4.4

Power-Up Sequencing

TVDDR

VDD

1. TVDDR is VDD rise time: Time for VDD torise from 10% to 90% of its final value.
2. TVDDR is ≤ 10 msec.

90%

3. TVDDR is VLOGIC rise time: Time for
VLOGIC to rise from 10% to 90% of its
final value.

10%
TVLGR
90%

VLOGIC

10%TVLG - VDD

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4. TVLGR is ≤ 1 msec.
5. TVLG-VDD is the delay from the start of
VDD ramp to the start of VLOGIC rise.
6. TVLG-VDD is 0 to 20 msec but VLOGIC
amplitude must always be ≤ VDD
amplitude.
7. VDD and VLOGIC must be monotonic
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5Functional Overview

5.1

Block Diagram

CLKIN
CLKOUT

1
22

CLOCK

Clock

MPU-3050

X GyroADC

SignalConditioning

12
Interrupt
StatusRegister

FIFO

Primary
I2C or SPI
SerialInterface

923
24

Y GyroADC

Z GyroADC

SignalConditioning

ConfigRegister

SignalConditioning

SensorRegister

SecondaryI2C SerialInterface

SecondaryInterface
Bypass
Mux

7
6
11

OTP
ChargePump

Bias & LDO

20

13

CPOUT

VDD

8
VLOGIC

18

10

GND

REGOUT

INT

AD0
SCL
SDA

AUX_CL
AUX_DAFSYNC

DigitalMotionProcessor
(DMP)

5.2
Overview
The MPU-3050 is comprised of the following key blocks / functions:• Three-axis MEMS rate gyroscope sensors with 16-bit ADCs and signal conditioning• Digital Motion Processor (DMP)• Primary I2C serial communications interface• Secondary I2C serial interface for 3rd party accelerometer• Clocking• Sensor Data Registers• FIFO• Interrupts• Digital-Output Temperature Sensor• Bias and LDO• Charge Pump
5.3
Three-Axis MEMS Gyroscope with 16-bit ADCs and Signal Conditioning
The MPU-3050 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
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programmable from 8,000 samples per second, down to 3.9 samples per second, and user-selectable lowpass filters enable a wide range of cut-off frequencies.
5.4
Digital Motion Processor
The embedded Digital Motion Processor (DMP) is located within the MPU-3050 and offloads computation of
motion processing algorithms from the host processor. The DMP acquires data from accelerometers,
gyroscopes, and additional sensors such as magnetometers, and processes the data. The resulting data canbe read from the DMP’s registers, or can be buffered in a FIFO. The DMP has access to some of MPU’s
external pins, which can be used for synchronizing external devices to the motion sensors, or generatinginterrupts for the application.
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 200 Hz, in order to provide
accurate results with low latency. This is required even if the application updates at a much lower rate; forexample, a low power user interface may update as slowly as 5 Hz, but the motion processing should still run
at 200 Hz. The DMP can be used as a tool in order to minimize power, simplify timing and software architecture,and save valuable MIPS on the host processor for use in the application.
5.5
Primary I2C Serial Communications Interface
The MPU-3050 communicates to a system processor using I2C serial interface, and the device always acts
as a slave when communicating to the system processor. The logic level for communications to the master is
set by the voltage on the VLOGIC pin. The LSB of the I2C slave address is set by pin 9 (AD0).
5.6
Secondary I2C Serial Interface (for a third-party Accelerometer)
The MPU-3050 has a secondary I2C bus for communicating to an off-chip 3-axis digital output accelerometer.
This bus has two operating modes: I2C Master Mode, where the MPU-3050 acts as a master to an external
accelerometer connected to the secondary I2C bus; and Pass-Through Mode, where the MPU-3050 directly
connects the primary and secondary I2C buses together, to allow the system processor to directly communicate
with the external accelerometer.
Secondary I2C Bus Modes of Operation:•

I2C Master Mode: allows the MPU-3050 to directly access the data registers of an external digital
accelerometer. In this mode, the MPU-3050 directly obtains sensor data from accelerometers andoptionally, another sensor (such as a magnetometer), thus allowing the on-chip DMP to generatesensor fusion data without intervention from the system applications processor. In I2C master mode,
the MPU-3050 can be configured to perform burst reads, returning the following data from theaccelerometer:




•

X accelerometer data (2 bytes)
Y accelerometer data (2 bytes)
Z accelerometer data (2 bytes)

Pass-Through Mode: allows an external system processor to act as master and directly communicate
to the external accelerometer connected to the secondary I2C bus pins (AUX_DA and AUX_CL). Thisis useful for configuring the accelerometers, or for keeping the MPU-3050 in a low-power mode, when
only accelerometers are to be used. In this mode, the secondary I2C bus control logic (third-party
accelerometer Interface block) of the MPU-3050 is disabled, and the secondary 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.

Secondary I2C Bus IO Logic Levels
The logic levels of the secondary I2C bus can be programmed to be either VDD or VLOGIC (see Sections 7
and 8).
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Clocking

6.1
Internal Clock Generation
The MPU-3050 has a flexible clocking scheme, allowing for a variety of internal or external clock sources forthe 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 forgenerating 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 an accuracy of ±2% over temperature)
Allowable external clocking sources are:• 32.768 kHz square wave
• 19.2 MHz square wave
Which source to select for generating the internal synchronous clock depends on the availability of externalsources and the requirements for power consumption and clock accuracy. Most likely, these requirements willvary by mode of operation. For example, in one mode, where the biggest concern is power consumption, one
may wish to operate the Digital Motion Processor of the MPU-3050 to process accelerometer data, while
keeping the gyros off. In this case, the internal relaxation oscillator is a good clock choice. However, in anothermode, 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 performedby the Digital Motion Processor (or by extension, by any processor).
There are also start-up conditions to consider. When the MPU-3050 first starts up, the device operates off of
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.
6.2
Clock Output
In addition, the MPU-3050 provides a clock output, which allows the device to operate synchronously with an
external digital 3-axis accelerometer. Operating synchronously provides for higher-quality sensor fusion data,
since the sampling instant for the sensor data can be set to be coincident for all sensors.
6.3
Sensor Data Registers
The sensor data registers contain the latest gyro and temperature data. They are read-only registers, and areaccessed 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.
6.4
FIFO
The MPU-3050 contains a 512-byte FIFO register that is accessible via the Serial Interface. The FIFO
configuration register determines what data goes into it, with possible choices being gyro data, accelerometer
data, temperature readings, auxiliary ADC 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.
6.5
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) Digital Motion Processor Done (programmable function); (3) new data is available to be read(from the FIFO and Data registers); and (4) the MPU-3050 did not receive an acknowledge from theaccelerometer on the Secondary I2C bus. The interrupt status can be read from the Interrupt Status register.
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6.6
Bias and LDO
The bias and LDO section generates the internal supply and the reference voltages and currents required by
the MPU-3050. Its two inputs are an unregulated VDD of 2.1 V to 3.6 V and a VLOGIC logic reference supply
voltage of 1.71 V to VDD. The LDO output is bypassed by a 0.1 µF capacitor at REGOUT.
6.7
Charge Pump
An on-board charge pump generates the high voltage required for the MEMS oscillators. Its output is bypassed
by a 2.2 nF capacitor at CPOUT.
6.8
Chip Version
The chip version is written into OTP memory that is accessed using Register 1 (PRODUCT_ID).

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Digital Interface

7.1

I2C Serial Interface

The internal registers and memory of the MPU-3050 can be accessed using I2C.
Serial Interface
Pin Number

MPU-3050

Pin Name

Pin Description

8

Y

VLOGIC

Digital I/O supply voltage. VLOGIC must be ≤ VDD at all
times.

9Y

AD0

I2C Slave Address LSB

23

Y

SCL

I2C serial clock

24

Y

SDA

I2C serial data

7.1.1

I2C Interface

I2C is a two-wire interface comprised of the signals serial data (SDA) and serial clock (SCL). In general, thelines are open-drain and bi-directional. In a generalized I2C interface implementation, attached devices can bea master or a slave. The master device puts the slave address on the bus, and the slave device with thematching address acknowledges the master.
The MPU-3050 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-3050 is b110100X which is 7 bits long. The LSB bit of the 7-bit address isdetermined by the logic level on pin ADO. This allows two MPU-3050s 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 ADO is logiclow) and the address of the other should be b1101001 (pin AD0 is logic high). The I2C address is stored inregister 0 (WHO_AM_I register).
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 isdefined as a HIGH-to-LOW transition of the SDA line while SCL line is HIGH (see figure below). The bus isconsidered 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).
Additionally, the bus remains busy if a repeated START (Sr) is generated instead of a STOP condition.

SDA

SCL
S

P

START condition

STOP condition

START and STOP Conditions
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Data Format / Acknowledge
I2C data bytes are defined to be 8 bits long. There is no restriction to the number of bytes transmitted per datatransfer. 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).

DATA OUTPUT BY
TRANSMITTER (SDA)
not acknowledge
DATA OUTPUT BYRECEIVER (SDA)
acknowledge
SCL FROM
MASTER

1

2

8

9

clock pulse for
acknowledgement

START
condition

Acknowledge on the I2C Bus
Communications
After beginning communications with the START condition (S), the master sends a 7-bit slave address followedby 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, theslave device pulls the SDA line LOW and keeps it LOW for the high period of the SCL line. Data transmissionis 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.

SDA

SCL

1–7

8

9

1–7

8

9

1–7

8

9

S
START ADDRESS
condition

P
R/W

ACK

DATA

ACK

DATA

ACK

STOP
condition

Complete I2C Data Transfer
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To write the internal MPU-3050 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-3050 acknowledges thetransfer. Then the master puts the register address (RA) on the bus. After the MPU-3050 acknowledges thereception 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, theMPU-3050 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
Slave

S

AD+W

RA
ACK

DATA

P

ACK

ACK

Burst Write Sequence
Master
Slave

S

AD+W

RA
ACK

DATA
ACK

DATA
ACK

P
ACK

To read the internal MPU-3050 registers, the master sends a start condition, followed by the I2C address anda write bit, and then the register address that is going to be read. Upon receiving the ACK signal from the
MPU-3050, the master transmits a start signal followed by the slave address and read bit. As a result, theMPU-3050 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
Slave

S

AD+W

RA
ACK

S

AD+R

ACK

NACK
ACK

P

DATA

Burst Read Sequence
Master
Slave

S

AD+W

RA
ACK

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S
ACK

AD+R

ACK
ACK

DATA

NACK
DATA

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I2C Terms
SignalDescription

S

Start Condition: SDA goes from high to low while SCL is highAD

Slave I2C addressW

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-3050 internal register address

DATA

Transmit or received dataP

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Serial Interface Considerations (MPU-3050)

8.1
MPU-3050 Supported Interfaces
The MPU-3050 supports I2C communications on both its primary (microprocessor) serial interface and its
secondary (accelerometer) interface.
8.2
Logic Levels
The MPU-3050 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 (bit 2, Register 19 – Accelerometer Burst Read Address)
AUX_VDDIOMICROPROCESSOR LOGIC LEVELSACCELEROMETER LOGIC LEVELS(Pins: SDA, SCL, AD0,CLKIN, INT)

(Pins: AUX_DA, AUX_CL)

0

VLOGICVLOGIC1

VLOGIC

VDD

Notes:
1. CLKOUT has logic levels that are always referenced to VDD.
2. The power-on-reset value for AUX_VDDIO is 0.
VLOGIC may be set to be equal to VDD or to another voltage, such that at all times VLOGIC is ≤ VDD. When
AUX_VDDIO is set to 0 (its power-on-reset value), VLOGIC is the power supply voltage for both themicroprocessor system bus and the accelerometer secondary bus, as shown in the figure of Section 8.2.1.
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 accelerometer secondary bus, as shown in the figure of Section 8.2.2.

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8.2.1

AUX_VDDIO = 0

The figure below shows logic levels and voltage connections for AUX_VDDIO = 0. Note: Actual configuration
will depend on the type of third-party accelerometer used.
VLOGIC(0V - VLOGIC)SYSTEM BUS

VDD

VDD

VLOGIC VLOGIC

INT(0V - VLOGIC)

CLKIN

SCL

(0V - VLOGIC)(0V - VLOGIC)VLOGIC

I2C
Master IO

FSYNC

VDD

VLOGIC

SDA

VDD(0V - VLOGIC)MPU-3050
VLOGIC

CLKOUT

AUX_DA(0V, VLOGIC)AD0

AUX_CLVDD_IO(0V - VLOGIC)

SystemProcessor
IO

0V - VDD
No connect(0V - VLOGIC)(0V - VLOGIC)

CS
SDA
SCL

3rd Party
Accel

INT 1
INT 2
SA0

(0V - VLOGIC)(0V - VLOGIC)(0V, VLOGIC)

Notes:
1. AUX_VDDIO is bit 7 in Register 24, and determines the IO voltage levels of AUX_DA and AUX_CL (0= set output levels relative to VLOGIC)
2. CLKOUT is always referenced to VDD
3. Other MPU-3050 logic IO are always referenced to VLOGIC

I/O Levels and Connections for AUX_VDDIO = 0

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8.2.2 AUX_VDDIO = 1
When AUX_VDDIO is set to 1 by the user, VLOGIC is the power supply voltage for the microprocessor system
bus and VDD is the power supply for the accelerometer secondary bus, as shown in the figure below. This isuseful when interfacing to a third-party accelerometer where there is only one supply for both the logic andanalog sections of the 3rd party accelerometer..
VLOGIC(0V - VLOGIC)SYSTEM BUS

VDD

SystemProcessor
IO

VDD

VLOGIC VLOGIC(0V - VLOGIC)INT(0V - VLOGIC)(0V - VLOGIC)

SDA
CLKIN

SCL

(0V - VLOGIC)(0V - VLOGIC)

I2C
Master IO

VLOGIC
VDD

FSYNC
VDD

VLOGIC

MPU-3050
VLOGIC
CLKOUT
AUX_DA(0V, VLOGIC)AUX_CLAD0

Voltage/
Configuration
VLOGIC

0V - VDD
0V - VDD
0V - VDD

Configuration 1

Configuration 2

1.8V±5%2.5V±5%1

3.0V±5%3.0V±5%1

VDD
AUX_VDDIO

DIO

INT 1
INT 2

SDA
SCL

(0V - VLOGIC)(0V - VLOGIC)

3rd Party
Accel ADDR

0V - VDD

Notes:
1. AUX_VDDIO is bit 7 in Register 24, and determines the IO voltage levels of AUX_DA and
AUX_CL (1 = set output levels relative to VDD)
2. CLKOUT is always referenced to VDD
3. Other MPU-3050 logic IO are always referenced to VLOGIC
4. Third-party accelerometer logic levels are referenced to VDD; setting INT1 and INT2 to opendrain configuration provides voltage compatibility when VDD ≠ VLOGIC.
When VDD = VLOGIC, INT1 and INT2 may be set to push-pull outputs, and the external pull-up
resistors will not be needed.

I/O Levels and Connections for Two Example Power Configurations (AUX_VDDIO = 1)

Note: Actual configuration will depend on the type of third-party accelerometer used.
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Motion Processing Library (MPL)

To assist in the rapid development and deployment of products using the MPU-3050, InvenSense provides a
Motion Processing Library (MPL) file that has been compiled to work the hardware and software environment
specific to InvenSense devices.
The MPL contains the core algorithm engines for motion processing, and includes an API layer which provides
a simple interface into using these engines (see figure below).

User ApplicationAPI
ML – Motion Library

MPL
Completely independentof platform

Sensor fusion, bias tracking, etc.

MLDL – Driver Layer

Configure sampling, set modes, get data, etc.
Predefined functions
implemented bycustomers for theirplatform

MLSL – System Layer
Serial I/O

NVM

OS info

File I/O

Time
delay, etc.

TV, Game
Console, PC

I2C/SPIIMIM U-3
U- 00
30 0
50

MPL Interfacing with Hardware Devices and Application Level
The MPL communicates with the System Layer, which is a platform-specific interface into the hardware andsoftware environment; this System Layer software must be implemented by the customer – for his particularenvironment. InvenSense provides shell functions to speed up the development of this System Layer software.
The MPL is independent of the Operating System (OS) since the System Layer software handles OS-specificrequirements.
The purpose of the DMP is to offload both timing requirements and processing power from the host processor.
Typically, raw data integration (sensor fusion) should be run at a high rate, often around 200Hz, in order toprovide 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 sensor fusion should still run at
200Hz. The DMP can be used as a tool in order to minimize power, simplify timing and software architecture,and save valuable MIPS on the host processor for use in the application.
A complementary software guide, MPU-3000 MPL Functional Specification Version 1.0, describes in detail the
API and System Layer routines needed for interfacing to the MPU-3050.
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9.1
Demo Software
InvenSense provides demonstration software that runs on a PC running Windows XP. This software works inconjunction with the hardware shown in the figure shown above. The PC demo software provides thefunctionality that allows a user to become familiar with the use of gyros and accelerometers.

10 AssemblyThis section provides general guidelines for assembling InvenSense Micro Electro-Mechanical Systems(MEMS) devices packaged in QFN package.
The following six best practices will ensure higher quality in assembly.
1. Do not leave parts out of the original moisture-sealed bags for more than 48 hours before assembly
2. Do not solder the center pad
3. Do not place large insertion components, such as buttons, switches, connectors, or shielding boxes
at a distance of less than 6 mm from the MEMS gyro
4. Do use Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) protection at or better than 200V, preferably 150V, to prevent
Machine Model (MM) type ESD damage
5. Do use ESD protection measures to ensure that personnel prevent Human Body Model (HBM) type
ESD damage
6. Do not mechanically impact or shock the package in any of the production processes

10.1 Orientation
The diagram below shows the orientation of the axes of sensitivity and the polarity of rotation.

+Z

MP

U-

+Y

30

50

+X

Orientation of Axes of Sensitivity and Polarity of Rotation

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10.2 PCB Layout Guidelines
10.2.1 Package Dimensions

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10.2.2 PCB Design Guidelines:
The Pad Diagram is shown in Figure 2 using a JEDEC type extension with solder rising on the outer edge.
The Pad Dimensions Table shows pad sizing (mean dimensions) for the MPU-3050 product.

JEDEC type extension with solder rising on outer edge

PIN 1 INDENT

Pad Diagram
Nominal Package I/O Pad Dimensions (mm)Pad Pitch (a)0.50
Pad Width (b)0.30

Pad Length (L1)

0.40

Pad Length (L3)0.35

Exposed Pad Width (X)

2.80

Exposed Pad Length (Y)3.00

I/O Land Design Dimensions Guidelines (mm)Land Width (c)0.35Outward Extension (Tout)

0.40

Inward Extension (Tin)

0.05Land Length (L2)0.80Land Length (L4)0.75

Pad Dimensions Table

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InvenSense MEMS Gyros sense rate of rotation. In addition, gyroscopes sense mechanical stress comingfrom the PCB. This PCB stress is minimized with simple design rules:
1. Component Placement – Testing indicates that there are no specific design considerations other than
generally accepted industry design practices for component placement near the MPU-3050 gyroscope toprevent noise coupling and thermo-mechanical stress.
2. The area below the MEMS gyro (on the same side of the board) must be defined as a keep-out area. It isstrongly recommended to not place any structure in top metal layer underneath the keep-out area.
3. Traces connected to pads should be as much symmetric as possible. Symmetry and balance for pad
connection will help component self-alignment and will lead to better control of solder paste reduction
after reflow.
4. Testing indicates that 3-Volt peak-to-peak signals run under the gyro package or directly on top of the
package of frequencies from DC to 1MHz do not affect the operation of the MEMS gyro. However,routing traces or vias under the MEMS gyro package such that they run under the exposed die pad isprohibited.
5. To achieve best performance over temperature and to prevent thermo-mechanical package stress, do
not place large insertion components like buttons, connectors, or shielding boxes at a distance of lessthan 6 mm from the MEMS gyro.
10.2.3 Exposed Die Pad Precautions
The MPU-3050 has very low active and standby current consumption. The exposed die pad is not requiredfor heat sinking, and should not be soldered to the PCB since soldering to it contributes to performancechanges due to package thermo-mechanical stress. There is no electrical connection between the pad andthe CMOS.
10.2.4 Gyro Removal from PCB
Never apply high mechanical force while removing MEMS gyros from PCB. Otherwise, the QFN package
leads can be removed and failure analysis of the gyro unit will be impossible. Tweezers are practical.
Do not apply a pulling force upward. Instead apply a gentle force sideward while heating. When sufficientheat has been applied, the unit will start to slide sideways and can now be pulled gently upwards with thetweezers.
In any case, mechanical or thermo-mechanical overstress during manual handling and soldering, (especiallycontact between the soldering iron or hot air gun and the package) has to be avoided.
If safe removal of the suspected component is not possible or deemed too risky, send the whole PCB or thepart of the PCB containing the defective component back to InvenSense. If requested, we will return the PCB
after we have removed the gyro.
10.3 Trace Routing
Testing indicates that 3-Volt peak-to-peak signals run under the gyro package or directly on top of the packageof frequencies from DC to 1 MHz do not affect the operation of the MEMS gyro. However, routing traces orvias under the MEMS gyro package such that they run under the exposed die pad is prohibited.
10.4 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-3050 to prevent noise coupling and thermo-mechanical stress.

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10.5 PCB Mounting and Cross-Axis Sensitivity
Orientation errors of the gyroscope mounted to the printed circuit board can cause cross-axis sensitivity inwhich one gyro responds to rotation about another axis, for example, the X-axis gyroscope responding torotation about the Y or Z axes. The orientation mounting errors are illustrated in the figure below.
Z

Φ
Y

MP

U-

30

50

Θ

Package Gyro Axes () Relative to PCB Axes (X) with Orientation Errors (Θ and Φ)

The table below shows the cross-axis sensitivity as a percentage of the specified gyroscope’s sensitivity for agiven orientation error.
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 specification for cross-axis sensitivity in Section 3 includes the effect of the die orientation error withrespect to the package.

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10.6 Package Marking Specification

TOP VIEW

Lot traceability code

Foundry code
Package Vendor CodeInvenSense
MPU-30X0
XXXXXX-XXXX YYWW X
Rev Code
YY = Year CodeWW = Work Week

Package Marking Specification

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11 Register Map
Addr
(Hex)

Addr
(Decimal)

Register Name

R/W

Bit7

0

0

WHO_AM_I

R/W

I2C_IF_
DIS

Bit6

Bit5

Bit4

Bit3

1

PRODUCT_ID

R/W

12

X_OFFS_USRH

R/W

D

13

X_OFFS_USRL

R/W

X_OFF_LE

14

Y_OFFS_USRH

R/W

Y_OFFS_H

PART_NUM

VERSION
X_OFF_H

F

15

Y_OFFS_USRL

R/W

Y_OFFS_L

10

16

Z_OFFS_USRH

R/W

Z_OFFS_H

1117

Z_OFFS_USRL

R/W

Z_OFFS_L

12

18

FIFO_EN

R/W

TEMP_
OUT

13

19

AUX_VDDIO

R/W

0

14

20

AUX_SLV_
ADDR

R/W

CLKOUT
EN

15

21

SMPLRT_DIV

R/W

16

22

DLPF_FS_SYNC

R/W

GYRO_
XOUT

GYRO_
YOUT

GYRO_
ZOUT

AUX_
XOUT

AUX_
YOUT

AUX_
ZOUT

FIFO_
FOOTER

0

0

0

0

AUX_
VDDIO

0

0

AUX_ID
SMPLRT_DIV
EXT_SYNC_SETDLPF_CFG

INT_CFG

R/W

18

24

AUX_ADDR

R/W

1A

26

INT_STATUS

R

1D

29

GYRO_XOUT_H

R

1E

30

GYRO_XOUT_L

R

GYRO_XOUT_L

1F

31

GYRO_YOUT_H

R

GYRO_YOUT_H

20

32

GYRO_YOUT_L

R

GYRO_YOUT_L

21

33

GYRO_ZOUT_H

R

GYRO_ZOUT_H

2234

GYRO_ZOUT_L

R

GYRO_ZOUT_L

23

35

AUX_XOUT_H

R

AUX_XOUT_H

24

36

AUX_XOUT_L

R

AUX_XOUT_L

25

37

AUX_YOUT_H

R

AUX_YOUT_H

26

38

AUX_YOUT_L

R

AUX_YOUT_L

27

39

AUX_ZOUT_H

R

AUX_ZOUT_H

AUX_ZOUT_H

R

FIFO_COUNTH

R

3B

59

FIFO_COUNTL

R

3C

60

FIFO_R

R

OPEN

INT_
ANYRD_
2CLEAR

23

58

ACTL

FS_SELLATCH_
INT_EN

17

40

-

MPU_
RDY_
EN

DMP_
DONE
_EN

RAW_
RDY_ EN

MPU_
RDY

DMP_
DONE

RAW_
DATA_
RDY

BURST_ADDR
-

-

-

-

-

GYRO_XOUT_H

AUX_ZOUT_L
-

-

-

-

-

-

FIFO_COUNT_H

FIFO_COUNT_L
FIFO_DATA

3D

61

USER_CTRL

R/W-

FIFO_ EN

AUX_IF_
EN

3E

62

PWR_MGMR/W

H_RESETSLEEPSTBY_XG

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Bit0
-

1

28

Bit1

ID

C

3A

Bit2

-

AUX_IF_RSTSTBY_YG

STBY_ZG

-

FIFO_
RST
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12 Register Description
This section details each register within the InvenSense MPU-30X0 gyroscope. Note that any bit that is notdefined should be set to zero in order to be compatible with future InvenSense devices.
The register space allows single-byte reads and writes, as well as burst reads and writes. When performing
burst reads or writes, the memory pointer will increment until either (1) reading or writing is terminated by themaster, or (2) the memory pointer reaches an indirect-read or indirect read/write register (registers 57 and 60).
12.1 Register 0 – Who Am I
Type: Read/Write
Register(Hex)

Register(Decimal)

Bit7

0

0

I2C_IF_ DIS

Bit6

Bit5

Bit4

Bit3

Bit2

Bit1

ID

Bit0

Default
Value

-

68 h

Description:
This register is used to verify the identity of the device, and to enable/disable the I2C interface.
Parameters:
I2C_IF_DIS
Setting this bit disables I2C access mode.
ID
Contains the I2C address of the device, which can also be changed by writing to thisregister.
The Power-On-Reset value of Bit6: Bit1 is 110 100.

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12.2 Register 01 – Product ID
Type: Read/Write
Register(Hex)

Register(Decimal)

1

1

Bit7

Bit6

Bit5

Bit4

Bit3

PART_NUM

Bit2

Bit1

Bit0

VERSION

Description:
This register is used to read the part number and silicon version of the MPU-3050.
The PART_NUM parameter lists the part number for the device, and its value is interpreted asfollows:
PART_NUM
PART_NUM

Device Part Number

0Reserved

1

MPU-3000

2

Reserved3

MPU-3050

4

Reserved

5

Reserved

6

Reserved

7
8

Reserved
Reserved

9

Reserved

10

Reserved

11

Reserved

12

Reserved

13

Reserved

14

Reserved

15

Reserved

The VERSION parameter lists the silicon version for the device, and its value is interpreted as follows:
VERSION
VERSION
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14

Part Package
Label
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
MPU-3000/3050(G)
MPU-3000/3050(G)

Description
Reserved
Reserved
Reserved
Reserved
Reserved
Reserved
Reserved
All-layer CMOS change – preproduction units
Trim update

MPU-3000/3050 (J)MPU-3000/3050 (J)CMOS metal change
Trim Update

MPU-3000/3050 (K)Changed auxiliary slave addressing scheme to 8-bit;
relocated auxiliary interface voltage selection bit accordingly.

15

n/a = not applicable
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Parameters:
PART_NUM
VERSION

Part number
Part version

12.3 Registers 12 to 17 – Gyro Offsets
Type: Read/Write
Register(Hex)

Register(Decimal)

C

12

D

13

X_OFFS_L

E

14

Y_OFFS_H

Bit7

Bit6

Bit5

Bit4

Bit3

Bit2

Bit1

Bit0

X_OFFS_H

F

15

Y_OFFS_L

10

16

Z_OFFS_H

1117

Z_OFFS_L

Description:
These registers are used to remove DC bias from the sensor outputs. The values in these registers
are subtracted from the gyro sensor values before going into the sensor registers (see registers 27 to
34).
Parameters:
X_OFFS_H/L
Y_OFFS_H/L
Z_OFFS_H/L

16-bit offset (high and low bytes) of X gyro offset (2’s complement)
16-bit offset (high and low bytes) of Y gyro offset (2’s complement)
16-bit offset (high and low bytes) of Z gyro offset (2’s complement)

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12.4 Register 18 – FIFO Enable
Type: Read/Write
Register(Hex)

Register(Decimal)

Bit7

Bit6

Bit5

Bit4

Bit3

Bit2

Bit1

Bit0

12

18

-

GYRO_
XOUT

GYRO_
YOUT

GYRO_
ZOUT

AUX_
XOUT

AUX_
YOUT

AUX_
ZOUT

FIFO_
FOOTER

Default
Value
00h

Description:
This register determines what data goes into the MPU-3050 FIFO, which is a 512-byte First-In-FirstOut buffer (see register 60). Sensor data is automatically placed into the FIFO after each ADC
sampling period is complete. The ADC sample rate is controlled by register 21.
The order at which the data is put into the FIFO is from MSB to LSB, which means that it will matchthe order shown in the parameter detail below. Two bytes are used for each reading. For example, if
Gyro X, Gyro Y, Gyro Z, and FIFO_FOOTER are configured to go into the FIFO, then each sample
period the following 8 bytes would be inserted into the FIFO, as shown below:
Gyro
X high
byte

Gyro
X low
byte

Parameters:
GYRO_XOUTGYRO_YOUTGYRO_ZOUTAUX_XOUT
AUX_YOUT
AUX_ZOUTFIFO_FOOTER

Gyro
Y high
byte

Gyro
Y low
byte

Gyro
Z high
byte

Gyro
Z low
byte

FIFO_FOOTERHigh byte

FIFO_FOOTER Low
byte

Setting this inserts the X Gyro reading into FIFO
Setting this inserts the Y Gyro reading into FIFO
Setting this inserts the Z Gyro reading into FIFO
Setting this inserts the X Accelerometer reading into FIFO
Setting this inserts the Y Accelerometer reading into FIFO
Setting this inserts the Z Accelerometer reading into FIFO
Last word (2 bytes) for FIFO read. Described in more detail in register 60

12.5 Register 19 – AUX (Accel) VDDIO
Type: Read/Write
Register(Hex)

Register(Decimal)

Bit7

Bit6

Bit5

Bit4

Bit3

Bit2

Bit1

Bit0

Default
Value

13

19

0

0

0

0

0

AUX_
VDDIO

0

0

00h

Description:
This register determines the I/O logic levels for the secondary I2C bus clock and data lines (AUX_CL,
AUX_DA). 1=VDD, 0=VLOGIC.
Parameters:
AUX_VDDIO
0

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I/O logic levels for the secondary I2C bus clock and data lines (AUX_CL,
AUX_DA). 1=VDD, 0=VLOGIC.
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12.6 Register 20 – AUX (Accel) Slave Address
Type: Read/Write
Register(Hex)
14

Register(Decimal)
20

Bit7

Bit6

Bit5

Bit4

CLKOUT_EN

Bit3

Bit2

Bit1

Bit0

AUX_ID

Default
value
00h

Description:
This register contains the 7-bit slave address of the external accelerometer device. This address isused to access the accel device so that its sensor reading can be automatically read during eachsample period at the same time as the gyro sensors.
When reading the accel sensor registers, the MPU-3050 takes over the secondary I2C bus, as a masterto the accel device, performing a burst read of the sensor registers. For this interface to be active, the
AUX_IF_EN flag in the User Control register (61) must be cleared (set to 0).
Whenever changing this register, the accel interface must be reset to take effect. Refer to the User
Control register (61).
Parameters:
AUX_ID
CLKOUT_EN

Contains the I2C address of the device, which can also be changed by writing to thisregister.
1 – Reference clock output is provided at CLKOUT pin.
0 – Function is disabled.

12.7 Register 21 – Sample Rate Divider
Type: Read/Write
Register(Hex)

Register(Decimal)

15

21

Bit7

Bit6

Bit5

Bit4

Bit3

Bit2

Bit1

Bit0

DefaultValue

SMPLRT_DIV

00h

Description:
This register determines the sample rate of the MPU-3050 gyros. The analog gyros are sampledinternally at either 1 kHz or 8 kHz, determined by the DLPF_CFG setting (see register 22). This
sampling is then filtered digitally and delivered into the sensor registers after the number of cycles
determined by this register. The sample rate is given by the following formula:
Fsample = Finternal / (divider+1), where Finternal is either 1 kHz or 8 kHz
As an example, if the internal sampling is at 1 kHz, then setting this register to 7 would give thefollowing:
Fsample = 1 kHz / (7 + 1) = 125 Hz, or 8 ms per sample

Parameters:
SMPLRT_DIV Sample rate divider: 0 to 255

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12.8 Register 22 – DLPF, Full Scale, External Sync
Type: Read/Write
Register(Hex)

Register(Decimal)

16

22

Bit7

Bit6

Bit5

Bit4

EXT_SYNC_SET

Bit3

Bit2

FS_SEL

Bit1

Bit0

Default
Value

DLPF_CFG

Description:
This register configures several parameters related to the sensor acquisition.
The EXT_SYNC_SET parameter allows capturing the state of the external frame synchronization input
pin (FSYNC, pin 11). The value of this input can be inserted into the LSB of one of the sensor registers.
The register chosen is as follows:
EXT_SYNC_SET
EXT_SYNC_SETRegister

0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7

No sync (default)
TEMP_OUT_L[0]GYRO_XOUT_L[0]GYRO_YOUT_L[0]GYRO_ZOUT_L[0]
AUX_XOUT_L[0]
AUX_YOUT_L[0]
AUX_ZOUT_L[0]The FS_SEL parameter allows setting the full-scale range of the gyro sensors, as described in thetable below.
FS_SEL
FS_SEL

Gyro Full-Scale Range

0
1
2
3

±250°/sec±500°/sec±1000°/sec±2000°/sec

The DLPF_CFG parameter sets the digital low pass filter configuration. It also determines theinternal analog sampling rate used by the device as shown in the table below.
DLPF_CFG
DLPF_CFG

Low Pass Filter Bandwidth

Analog Sample Rate

0
1
2
3
4
5
6

256Hz
188Hz
98Hz
42Hz
20Hz
10Hz
5Hz

8kHz
1kHz
1kHz
1kHz
1kHz
1kHz
1kHz

Parameters:
EXT_SYNC_SET Routing for the external frame synchronization input bit
FS_SEL
Full scale selection for gyro sensor data
DLPF_CFG
Digital low pass filter configuration

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DLPF Characteristics: The gain and phase responses of the digital low pass filter settings(DLPF_CFG) are shown below:

Bode Diagram

Magnitude (dB)

0
-10

6

5

3

2 1

4

3 21 0

-20
-30
-40
-50

Phase (deg)

0

-45

6

5

4

0

-90
3

2

1

0

10

10

10

10

Frequency (Hz)Gain and Phase vs. Digital Filter Setting

Bode Diagram
2

Magnitude (dB)

0
-2

6

5

4

3

2

1 0

-4
-6

Phase (deg)

0

-5

-10

-15

6

0

10

5

4

3

2 1

1

10

0

2

10

3

10

Frequency (Hz)Gain and Phase vs. Digital Filter Setting, Showing Passband Details
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12.9 Register 23 – Interrupt Configuration
Type: Read/Write
Register(Hex)

Register(Decimal)

Bit7

Bit6

Bit5

Bit4

Bit3

Bit2

Bit1

Bit0

Default
Value

17

23

ACTL

OPEN

LATCH_
INT_ENINT_
ANYRD_
2CLEAR

-

MPU_
RDY_
EN

DMP_
DONE
_EN

RAW_
RDY_
EN

00h

Description:
This register configures the interrupt operation of the MPU-3050. The interrupt output pin (INT)
configuration can be set, the interrupt latching/clearing method can be set, and the triggers for theinterrupt can be set. If LATCH_INT_EN = 1, the INT pin is held active until the interrupt status register
is cleared.
Note that if the application requires reading every sample of data from the MPU-3050, it is best to
enable the raw data ready interrupt (RAW_RDY_EN). This allows the application to know when new
sample data is available.
Parameters:
ACTL
Logic level for INT output pin – 1=active low, 0=active high
OPEN
Drive type for INT output pin – 1=open drain, 0=push-pull
LATCH_INT_EN
Latch mode – 1=latch until interrupt is cleared, 0=50us pulse
INT_ANYRD_2CLEAR Interrupt status register clear method – 1=clear by reading any register,
0=clear by reading interrupt status register (26) only
MPU_RDY_EN
Enable interrupt when device is ready (PLL ready after changing clock
source)DMP_DONE_EN
Enable interrupt when DMP is done (programmable functionality)
RAW_RDY_EN
Enable interrupt when data is available
12.10 Register 24 – AUX (Accel) Burst Read Address
Type: Read only
Register(Hex)

Register(Decimal)

18

24

Bit7

Bit6

Bit5

Bit4

Bit3

Bit2

Bit1

Bit0

BURST_ADDR

00h

Description:
This register configures the burst-mode-read starting address for an accelerometer attached to thesecondary I2C bus of the MPU-3000/3050.
Parameters:
BURST_ADDR Burst-mode read starting address for external accelerometer attached to secondary
I2C bus of the MPU-3000/3050. This is the starting address of the accelerometer
which the MPU could use to read from.

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12.11 Register 26 – Interrupt Status
Type: Read only
Register(Hex)

Register(Decimal)

Bit7

Bit6

Bit5

Bit4

Bit3

Bit2

Bit1

Bit0

Default
Value

1A

26

-

-

-

-

-

MPU_
RDY

DMP_
DONE

RAW_
DATA_
RDY

00h

Description:
This register is used to determine the status of the MPU-3050 interrupt. Whenever one of the interrupt
sources is triggered, the corresponding bit will be set. The polarity of the interrupt pin (active high/low)
and the latch type (pulse or latch) has no effect on these status bits.
In normal use, the RAW_DATA_RDY interrupt is used to determine when new sensor data is available
in either the sensor registers (27 to 34) or in the FIFO (60).
Interrupt Status bits get cleared as determined by INT_ANYRD_2CLEAR in the interrupt configuration
register (23).
Parameters:
MPU_RDY
PLL ready
DMP_DONE
Digital Motion Processor (DMP) is done
RAW_DATA_RDY Raw data or FIFO data is ready12.12 Registers 27 to 40 – Sensor Registers
Type: Read only
Register(Hex)

Register(Decimal)

1D

29

GYRO_XOUT_H

00h

1E

30

GYRO_XOUT_L

00h

1F

31

GYRO_YOUT_H

00h

20

32

GYRO_YOUT_L

00h

21

33

GYRO_ZOUT_H

00h

22

34

GYRO_ZOUT_L

00h

23

35

AUX_XOUT_H

00h

24

36

AUX_XOUT_L

00h

25

37

AUX_YOUT_H

00h

26

38

AUX_YOUT_L

00h

27

39

AUX_ZOUT_H

00h

28

40

AUX_ZOUT_L

00h

Bit7

Bit6

Bit5

Bit4

Bit3

Bit2

Bit1

Bit0

Default
Value**Default Value applies if sensor is disabled.
Description:
These registers contain the gyro, temperature, and auxillary (accel) sensor data for the MPU-3050. At
any time, these values can be read from the device; however it is best to use the interrupt function todetermine when new data is available.
Before being placed into these registers, the sensor data are first manipulated by the full scale setting(register 22) and the offset settings (registers 12 to 17).
Parameters:
GYRO_XOUT_H/L 16-bit X gyro output data (2’s complement data format)
GYRO_YOUT_H/L 16-bit Y gyro output data (2’s complement data format)
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GYRO_ZOUT_H/L 16-bit Z gyro output data (2’s complement data format)
AUX_XOUT_H/L
16-bit X aux (accel) output data (as available from aux)
AUX_YOUT_H/L
16-bit Y aux (accel) output data (as available from aux)
AUX_ZOUT_H/L
16-bit Z aux (accel) output data (as available from aux)
12.13 Registers 58 to 59 – FIFO Count
Type: Read only
Register(Hex)

Register(Decimal)

Bit7

Bit6

Bit5

3A

58

-

-

-

3B

59

Bit4

Bit3

Bit2

-

-

-

Bit1

Bit0

Default
Value

FIFO_COUNT_H

00h

FIFO_COUNT_L

00h

Description:
These registers indicate how many bytes of valid data are contained in the FIFO. The FIFO cancontain up to 512 bytes of data
If the FIFO gets filled up completely, the length will read 512. In this state, the MPU-3050 continues
to put new sensor data into the FIFO, thus overwriting old FIFO data. Note, however, that thealignment of sensor data can change in this overflow condition. InvenSense recommends resetting
the FIFO if an overflow condition occurs (use register 61), which will clear out the FIFO.
Parameters:
FIFO_COUNT_H/L Number of bytes currently in FIFO
12.14 Register 60 – FIFO Data
Type: Read only
Register(Hex)

Register(Decimal)

3C

60

Parameters:
FIFO_DATA

Bit7

Bit6

Bit5

Bit4

Bit3

Bit2

Bit1

FIFO_DATA

Bit0

Default
Value
00h

Contains the FIFO data

Description:
This is the output register of the FIFO. Each read of this register gets the oldest contents of the MPU3050 FIFO buffer; thus the data is read out in the same order that the DMP put the data in. If the FIFO
operation is enabled, the DMP puts new data into the FIFO at each sample interval. The data that
goes in is determined by the FIFO enable registers (18 and 19).
A burst read is required for reading multiple bytes from this register, since any read on this register
causes an auto increment and a pre-fetch to occur.
Proper operation of the FIFO requires that at least one word (2 bytes) of data be left in the FIFO during
any read operation. To implement this, it is recommended that one extra word be added to the end of
the FIFO data so that all desired data can be read at each cycle, leaving the extra word remaining in
the FIFO. This extra word will be read out (first) during the next read operation on the FIFO.
Data is read into the FIFO in the following order:
GYRO_XOUTGYRO_YOUTGYRO_ZOUTAUX_XOUT
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X GyroY GyroZ GyroX Accelerometer high and low bytes (2 bytes)
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AUX_YOUT
AUX_ZOUTFIFO_FOOTER

Y Accelerometer high and low bytes (2 bytes)
Z Accelerometer high and low bytes (2 bytes)
Last word for FIFO read (2 bytes)

For example, if it is desired to obtain gyro, and accel data from the FIFO, then one should also add
one of the aux ADC readings (the required extra word) into the FIFO enable registers (18 or 19) in
addition to the desired data. As shown in the figure below, the first time data is written to the FIFO,
the FIFO will contain: GYRO_XOUT, GYRO_YOUT, GYRO_ZOUT, AUX_XOUT, AUX_YOUT,AUX_ZOUT, and FIFO_FOOTER. The first FIFO read will read all but the FIFO_FOOTER data, which
will be read in the 2nd FIFO read. In the 2nd FIFO read, the FIFO_FOOTER data that was left overfrom the previous read is read out first, followed by all but the last FIFO_FOOTER data in the FIFO.
This pattern of reading is continued, as shown in the figure below.
Note that the first FIFO read is similar to the subsequent reads in that one word of data is always left
in the FIFO. It differs, though, in that in subsequent reads the leftover data from the previous read isread first; however, for the first read there is no leftover data from a previous read.
If the FIFO is allowed to overflow, it operates as a circular buffer in which at any time it contains themost recent 512 bytes. Recommended operation in this mode is to disable data going into the FIFO
prior to reading the FIFO to avoid pointer conflicts. After halting the FIFO input, the 512 bytes in the
FIFO should be read out in a single burst read. The first byte read will not be valid.
FIFO Read 1

FIFO Read 3

FIFO Read 2

1: TEMP_XOUT

1: FIFO_FOOTER

n: FIFO_FOOTER

1: GYRO_XOUT

2: TEMP_XOUT

n+1: TEMP_XOUT

1: GYRO_YOUT

2: GYRO_XOUT

n+1: GYRO_XOUT

1: GYRO_ZOUT

2: GYRO_YOUT

n+1: GYRO_YOUT

1: AUX_XOUT

2: GYRO_ZOUT

n+1: GYRO_ZOUT

1: AUX_YOUT

2: AUX_XOUT

n+1: AUX_XOUT

1: AUX_ZOUT

2: AUX_YOUT

n+1: AUX_YOUT

1: FIFO_FOOTER

2: AUX_ZOUT

n+1: AUX_ZOUT

2: FIFO_FOOTER

n+1: FIFO_FOOTER

3: TEMP_XOUT

n+2: TEMP_XOUT

3: GYRO_XOUT

n+2: GYRO_XOUT

3: GYRO_YOUT

n+2: GYRO_YOUT

3: GYRO_ZOUT

n+2: GYRO_ZOUT

3: AUX_XOUT

n+2: AUX_XOUT

3: AUX_YOUT

n+2: AUX_YOUT

3: AUX_ZOUT

n+2: AUX_ZOUT

3: FIFO_FOOTER

n+2: FIFO_FOOTER

n: TEMP_XOUT
n: GYRO_XOUT
n: GYRO_YOUT
n: GYRO_ZOUT
n: AUX_XOUT
n: AUX_YOUT
n: AUX_ZOUT
n: FIFO_FOOTER

Reading from the FIFO
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12.15 Register 61 – User Control
Type: Read/Write
Register(Hex)

Register(Decimal)

Bit7

Bit6

Bit5

Bit4

Bit3

Bit2

Bit1

Bit0

Default
Value

3D

61

-

FIFO_
EN

AUX_IF_EN-

AUX_IF_
RST

-

FIFO_
RST

GYRO_
RST

00h

Description:
This register is used to enable various modes on the MPU-3050, as well as reset these functions.
For each of the functions that can be enabled, the function should be reset at the same time to assure
it works properly. Note that the reset bits in the register are automatically cleared after the function isreset.
Parameters:
FIFO_EN
AUX_IF_EN
AUX_IF_RSTFIFO_RSTGYRO_RST

Enable FIFO operation for sensor data
Enable third-party accelerometer interface via I2C (clear bit to pass through I2C bus)
Reset third-party accelerometer interface function; set this only after changing
AUX_IF_EN to 0.
Reset FIFO function; set this to clear FIFO or when changing FIFO_EN
Reset gyro analog and digital functions

12.16 Register 62 – Power Management
Type: Read/Write
Register(Hex)

Register(Decimal)

Bit7

Bit6

Bit5

Bit4

Bit3

3E

62

H_RESET

SLEEP

STBY
_XG

STBY
_YG

STBY
_ZG

Bit2

Bit1

Bit0

Default
Value

CLK_SEL

Description:
This register is used to manage the power control, select the clock source, and to issue a master resetto the device.
Setting the SLEEP bit in the register puts the device into a low power sleep mode. In this mode, only
the serial interface and internal registers remain active, allowing for a very low standby current.
Clearing this bit puts the device back into normal mode. The individual standby selections for each of
the gyros should be used if any of them are not used by the application.
The power-up sequence of the SLEEP register bit is shown in the figure below. After VDD is applied
to the part, SLEEP is initially low (part in normal operating mode). A short while afterwards, the internal
charge pumps are brought up, and the part’s OTP memory is read, and SLEEP is set high, thus putting
the part into its low-power sleep mode. The part stays in this mode until the register bit is cleared.

VDD

OTP Read

SLEEP Register Bit

5ms typ*

Power-Up Sequence of SLEEP Register Bit
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The CLK_SEL setting determines the device clock source as follows:
CLK_SEL
CLK_SEL
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7

Clock Source
Internal oscillator
PLL with X Gyro reference
PLL with Y Gyro reference
PLL with Z Gyro reference
PLL with external 32.768 kHz reference
PLL with external 19.2 MHz reference
Reserved
Stop clock and synchronous reset clock state

On power up, the MPU-3050 defaults to the internal oscillator. It is highly recommended that thedevice is configured to use one of the gyros (or an external clock) as the clock reference, due to theimproved stability.
Parameters:
H_RESETSLEEPSTBY_XG
STBY_YG
STBY_ZG
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Reset device and internal registers to the power-up-default settings
Enable low power sleep mode
Put gyro X in standby mode (1=standby, 0=normal)
Put gyro Y in standby mode (1=standby, 0=normal)
Put gyro Z in standby mode (1=standby, 0=normal)
Select device clock source

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13 Reference
Please refer to “InvenSense MEMS Handling Application Note (AN-IVS-0002A-00)” for the following
information:• Manufacturing Recommendationso Assembly Guidelines and Recommendationso PCB Design Guidelines and Recommendationso MEMS Handling Instructionso ESD Considerations
o Reflow Specificationo Storage Specificationso Package Marking Specificationo Tape & Reel Specificationo Reel & Pizza Box Labelo Packaging
o Representative Shipping Carton Label• Complianceo Environmental Complianceo DRC Complianceo Compliance Declaration Disclaimer

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14 Revision History
Revision
Date

Revision

Description

6/25/09

1.0

Initial Release

9/28/09

2.0

Changes for revision level compliance of MPU-3050 to MPU-3000
specification:
Sec. 1.2
Added Revision B1 silicon noteSec. 1.3
Updated noise specification to 0.03º/s/√Hz
Sec. 2.3
Added secondary I2C interface
Sec. 3.1
Updated sensor specifications table
Sec. 3.2
Changed VDD to 2.5 V and TA = 250C
Sec. 3.2-3.3 Changed electrical specifications table format and typicalvaluesSec. 4.1
Updated pin-out and signal descriptions with new diagram
Sec. 4.2
Updated typical operating circuit diagram
Sec. 5.1
Updated new block diagram descriptions for primary andsecondary I2C serial interfaces
Sec. 5.9
Changed FIFO description
Sec. 6
Edited digital interface
Sec. 10.2
Updated package drawing/dimensions
Sec. 10.7
Edited trace routing
Sec. 13
Added Appendix 1.0 Errata for Revision G devices

11/5/092.1

12/23/09

2.2

3/15/102.3

8/18/10

2.4

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Sec. 10Added Material Handling Specification content to thissectionSec. 3.2
Updated Electrical Specifications with Power-supply
ramp rate for VLOGIC Reference Voltage
Sec. 3.3
Updated Level Output Current specifications for thePrimary and Secondary I2C interfaces
Sec. 3.4
Updated Frequency Variation Over Temperature
specification for internal clock source
Sec. 3.5.1
Updated ESD specification
Sec. 4.4
Added recommended power-on procedure diagram
Sec 1.4
Added new InvenSense trademarks under Applications
Sec 2.2
Edited Digital Output for 400 kHz standard (not up to)
Sec 3.1
Changed Sensitivity Scale Factor to 115 LSB/(º/s)
Sec 4.4
Updated Recommended Power-on Procedure diagram
Sec 8.2
Modified Example Power Configuration diagram toremove IME-3000 reference
Sec 11.2
Updated ESD-HBM for Device Component Level Tests
Removed all references to IME-3000 and replaced with third-party
accelerometer.
Section 3.1
Updated sensitivity scale factor, ZRO, Noise
performance
Section 3.2
Added operating current for without DMP case, added
start-up time
Updated table in section 8.2 with reference to ACCEL_VDDIO
Added section 9.1 Demo Software
Added sections 10 (Register Maps) and 11 (Register Description)
Updated text and table in section 12.9
Added section 12.11 Storage Specifications
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10/15/14
2/27/15

3/10/16

2.5
2.6

2.7

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Revision: 2.7

Created a new section 14 for Environment Compliance
Made this document specific to MPU-3050
Corrected typo for ZRO Variation Over Temperature from ±0.03 dps/C
to ±0.3 dps/C
Updated ZRO Variation Over Temperature from ± 0.3 dps/C to± 0.15 dps/C
Removed references to the Temperature Sensor
Updated to Production; updated corporate logo and document format;
updated trademarks, updated Applications, replaced sections 12.6 12.10, 12.12 – 12.14, and 13 with a new section 13; updated 1st
sentence of section 12; moved Assembly section before Register Map
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