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Adafruit TDK InvenSense ICM-20948 9-DoF IMU (MPU-9250 Upgrade) - STEMMA QT / Qwiic

Adafruit TDK InvenSense ICM-20948 9-DoF IMU (MPU-9250 Upgrade) - STEMMA QT / Qwiic

We have ✅ 2 available of the AF-4554 in our Sydney warehouse. An extra 100 units available with a short lead time.

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The Adafruit TDK InvenSense ICM-20948 is a compact 9-DoF Inertial Measurement Unit that packs a 3-axis accelerometer, 3-axis gyroscope, and 3-axis magnetometer into a single breakout board. It pairs InvenSense's MEMS accelerometer and gyro with the AK09916 magnetometer from Asahi Kasei Microdevices, giving you everything you need to sense orientation in one package.

Designed as TDK's upgrade for the popular (and now discontinued) MPU-9250, this breakout features a 1.8V voltage regulator and level shifting circuitry for compatibility with both 3.3V and 5V microcontrollers. STEMMA QT / Qwiic connectors on both sides enable solderless connections and easy daisy-chaining with other I2C devices.

Key Features

  • 9 Degrees of Freedom – Accelerometer, gyroscope, and magnetometer in a single 3×3mm package with two MEMS sensor dies
  • 3-Axis Gyroscope – Programmable full-scale range of ±250, ±500, ±1000, and ±2000 dps
  • 3-Axis Accelerometer – Programmable full-scale range of ±2g, ±4g, ±8g, and ±16g
  • 3-Axis Magnetometer – Wide measurement range up to ±4900 µT
  • 16-bit ADCs – High-resolution digital output for all 9 axes
  • I2C and SPI Interfaces – Flexible connectivity options for your project
  • Onboard Voltage Regulation – 1.8V regulator and level shifting for 3.3V or 5V microcontrollers
  • STEMMA QT / Qwiic Compatible – Solderless connectors on both sides for easy plug-and-play and daisy-chaining
  • Breadboard-Friendly – Standard 0.100" / 2.54mm pitch headers
Note: This chip is considered TDK's upgrade for the MPU-9250, but it is not exactly code-compatible. Check the library documentation before migrating existing projects.

Ideal For

  • Orientation and motion sensing projects
  • Robotics and drone navigation
  • Wearable motion tracking
  • Compass and heading applications
  • Projects upgrading from the discontinued MPU-9250

Package Contents

  • 1× Adafruit ICM-20948 9-DoF IMU Breakout Board

Resources

The Adafruit TDK InvenSense ICM-20948 9-DoF IMU (MPU-9250 Upgrade) - STEMMA QT / Qwiic appears in the following collections:

SKU AF-4554
by Adafruit