Description
The L3G4IS is the first three-axis MEMS
gyroscope that enables both user interface and
image stabilization applications at the same time.
Thanks to two different independent reading
chains and digital interfaces, the L3G4IS delivers
previously unseen levels of flexibility to the end
user.
Each reading chain and the corresponding full
scale can be activated by powering two separate
pins, the internal ASIC blocks automatically detect
and enable the selected device configuration.
The unique sensing element is manufactured
using a dedicated micro-machining process
developed by STMicroelectronics to produce
inertial sensors and actuators on silicon wafers.
The L3G4IS is available in a plastic land grid array
(LGA) package and can operate within a
temperature range of -30 °C to +85 °C.

Features
■ Three selectable full-scales (250/500/2000
dps) for gaming applications
■ ± 65 dps full-scale for OIS applications
■ Independent I2C and SPI digital interfaces
■ Embedded temperature sensor
■ Integrated low- and high-pass filters with userselectable bandwidth
■ Wide supply voltage range: 2.4 V to 3.6 V
■ Low voltage-compatible IOs (1.8 V)
■ Power-down and sleep mode for smart power
saving
■ Embedded FIFO (first-in first-out buffer)
■ ECOPACK® RoHS and “Green” compliant

Applications
■ Gaming and virtual reality input devices
■ Optical image stabilization
■ Motion control and gesture recognition
■ GPS navigation systems