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Murata Introduces SCI36LT Intelligent IMU Integrating High-Performance MEMS, Processor and Sensor Algorithm

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Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. introduced the SCI36LT Series of intelligent inertial measurement units (IMUs), combining high-performance six-degree-of-freedom (6-DoF) MEMS sensing with an embedded microcontroller (MCU) in a compact 11.2 × 9.2 × 2.9 mm LGA surface-mount package. Two launch variants: the SCI36LT-K01 integrates Murata's proprietary sensor fusion algorithm, combining a ±490°/s gyroscope with a ±16 g accelerometer and outputting orientation in Euler angle or direction cosine matrix (DCM) format; the SCI36LT-K02 is an open platform without Murata's fusion algorithm, letting customers run their own software on the embedded MCU. The device supports 3.1 V to 5.5 V supply and operates across -40°C to +85°C, targeting industrial and robotic applications including grade control for heavy machinery, inclination sensing in construction machinery, RTK positioning, humanoid robots, and commercial drones. Samples are available now, with mass production scheduled to begin in Q1 2027; the common architecture will also serve as a foundation for future family models.