Murata Launches SCH16T-K30 IMU for High-Vibration Industrial Applications
Murata Manufacturing has expanded its SCH16T series of high-performance inertial measurement units (IMUs) with the launch of the SCH16T-K30. The new sensor is designed for industrial equipment exposed to strong vibrations and rapid movements, where conventional sensors may fail to measure motion accurately due to signal saturation. It is suitable for applications such as excavators, heavy machinery control systems and surveying equipment. The SCH16T-K30 can handle these demanding conditions without clipping, helping maintain accurate motion measurements. Samples are now available, with mass production scheduled to begin by the end of 2026. Murata will also showcase the sensor at electronica 2026 in Munich, Germany, from November 10 to 13.
In industrial applications such as excavators and surveying equipment, sensors must measure machine movement accurately despite strong mechanical vibrations. When these vibrations or sudden movements exceed a sensor’s measurement limits, its output can become distorted or clipped, resulting in inaccurate readings. To overcome this problem, Murata has developed the SCH16T-K30 with a new accelerometer MEMS design that provides better vibration damping than standard SCH16T models. It reduces unwanted high-frequency vibrations above 200 Hz, helping the sensor maintain accurate measurements and avoid saturation in demanding industrial environments.
The SCH16T-K30 combines a 3-axis gyroscope and a 3-axis accelerometer in a single 6-axis IMU for measuring
rotation and acceleration. Based on Murata’s 3D MEMS technology, its new accelerometer MEMS provides
increased damping of unwanted vibration. The sensor has a high saturation limit of 180 g at 1,000 Hz. Murata
has also extended the gyroscope measurement range from the ±300 °/s range in the SCH16T-K01 and
SCH16T-K20 to ±490 °/s, providing additional headroom for higher rotational dynamics. The sensor has a typical
gyroscope noise density of 0.0004 (°/s)/√Hz, typical gyroscope bias instability of 0.3 °/h, and typical
accelerometer noise density of 80 µg/√Hz. It operates from a 3.0–3.6 V supply and has a wide operating
temperature range from -40 °C to +110 °C, with performance validated with a test set based on AEC-Q100
operating temperature Grade 1 (-40 °C to +125 °C) standards*. The SCH16T-K30 comes in a compact 0.46 ×
0.53 × 0.11-inch (11.8 × 13.4 × 2.9 mm) package and includes extensive self-diagnostic features for safety-
critical applications. It also maintains software and pin-to-pin compatibility across the SCH16T series.
Murata will continue developing industrial gyroscope and accelerometer technologies aligned with evolving
market demands.
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