Automotive technology supplier Robert Bosch has launched a new generation of inertial sensor platform, SMI7xy, for use in active and passive safety systems and driver assistance systems.
The new inertial sensor platform features four types of sensors - The type SMI720 and type SMI740 sensors for basic applications; and type SMI700 and type SMI710 sensors for more demanding applications
These new sensors are very robust and take up very little space, as they come in a compact BGA housing that measures just 7x7x1.5 mm3.
The four sensors feature an integrated safety controller. The SMI700 and SMI710 also provide offset stability.
With a yaw-rate sensor, a 2-axis acceleration sensor, a PSI5 and a CAN interfaces, the SMI700 can be used in ESP systems and in demanding vehicle dynamics applications such as hill hold control, adaptive cruise control, and active front steering.
It has the capacity to detect a rollover. The sensor can also be used in demanding driver assistance functions including roll and pitch stability programs.
Image: Bosch has introduced inertial sensor platform, SMI7xy. Photo: Courtesy of Robert Bosch GmbH.
