The first MEMS Gyroscope from Maxim Integrated in the industry smallest 3x3mm package
Following the purchase of MEMS manufacturer SensorDynamics in 2011, Maxim releases its first MEMS Gyroscope reference with a very accurate and cost effective component.
The MAX21000 continues to use the PSM-X2 process jointly developed by SensorDynamics and the Fraunhofer Institute for Silicon Technology. This technology platform includes a proprietary surface micromachining process to build the mechanical structures and a gold silicon eutectic wafer bonding allowing an hermetic encapsulation of the gyro sensor. Assembled in a LGA 3.0x3.0x0.9mm package, the MAX21000 is a low power consumption (5.4mA) and high accuracy 3-axis gyroscope targeted for mobile applications.
The report is including a detailed technical and cost comparison with state of the art 3x3mm MEMS gyros from STMicroelectronics, Bosch Sensortec and InvenSense. Surprisingly, Maxim is able to provide a very competitive component due to an important silicon are a reduction.
Discover all the details in the report: http://www.i-micronews.com/reports/Maxim-Integrated-MAX21000-3-Axis-MEMS-Gyroscope/1/449/
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Selling price analysis
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