# SparkFun 6DoF IMU Breakout LSM6DSV16X

> SparkFun SEN-21325 6-DoF IMU breakout (Qwiic) with the ST LSM6DSV16X: accel ±2–16 g, gyro ±125–4000 dps, machine-learning core, finite-state machine, Qvar gesture sensing, low-power sensor fusion, I2C 0x6B / 0x6A or SPI, 1.71–3.6 V, 0.65 mA, two Qwiic connectors and 2 × 6-pin PTH headers on a 1 × 1 in board.

- Manufacturer: SparkFun Electronics
- Part number: SEN-21325
- Category: IMUs & motion sensors
- Canonical page: https://www.xirkit.io/products/sparkfun-6dof-imu-breakout-lsm6dsv16x-e532
- Pinout: https://www.xirkit.io/products/sparkfun-6dof-imu-breakout-lsm6dsv16x-e532/pinout
- Structured JSON: https://www.xirkit.io/products/sparkfun-6dof-imu-breakout-lsm6dsv16x-e532/data.json
- Source: Xirkit structured parts catalog — every value traced to a cited document; unknowns are explicit.

## Key specifications

| Property | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Sensor type | imu 6dof |
| Sensor IC | LSM6DSV16X |
| Axes | 6 DoF |
| Accelerometer range | 16 ±g |
| Gyroscope range | 4,000 ±°/s |
| On-chip sensor fusion | Yes |
| Interface | I2C/SPI |
| I2C address | 0x6B (default), 0x6A |
| Supply voltage | 1.71–3.6 V |
| Dimensions | 25.4 × 25.4 × 1.6 mm |

## Pinout (12 pins, 0 with electrical limits)

| Pin | Position | Kind | Chip pad | Functions | VIH | VIL | VOH | VOL | IOH | IOL | 5 V tolerant |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| CS | JP1-1 | spi cs | — | cs | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| POCI/SA0 | JP1-2 | address | — | poci/sa0 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| SCL/SCLK | JP1-3 | i2c scl | — | scl/sclk | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| SDA/PICO | JP1-4 | i2c sda | — | sda/pico | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 3V3 | JP1-5 | power in | — | power_in | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| GND | JP1-6 | ground | — | ground | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| INT2 | JP3-1 | interrupt | — | int2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| INT1 | JP3-2 | interrupt | — | int1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| OCS | JP3-3 | other | — | ocs | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| SCX/AH2/QVAR2 | JP3-4 | other | — | scx/ah2/qvar2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| SDX/AH1/QVAR1 | JP3-5 | other | — | sdx/ah1/qvar1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| POCI_AUX | JP3-6 | other | — | poci_aux | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |

## Where to buy

| Supplier | Price | Stock | Checked | URL |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| www.sparkfun.com | 24.54 USD | unknown | 2026-10-02 | https://www.sparkfun.com/products/21325 |

## FAQ

**What voltage powers the SparkFun 6DoF IMU Breakout LSM6DSV16X?**

Supply range 1.71–3.6 V.

**How much does the SparkFun 6DoF IMU Breakout LSM6DSV16X cost?**

From $24.54 at www.sparkfun.com. Prices are observed unit prices before tax and shipping.

**What are the SparkFun 6DoF IMU Breakout LSM6DSV16X dimensions?**

25.4 × 25.4 × 1.6 mm. A STEP model is available for enclosure fit checks.

**Where does this SparkFun 6DoF IMU Breakout LSM6DSV16X data come from?**

Every value in this record is traced to a source — 2 documents including the board and chip datasheets — with the page and table cited per value. Unknowns are left explicit, never guessed.

## Sources

- [SparkFun 6DoF IMU Breakout LSM6DSV16X datasheet](https://cdn.sparkfun.com/assets/d/5/a/9/e/SparkFun_6DoF_LSM6DSV16X.pdf)
- [www.sparkfun.com listing](https://www.sparkfun.com/products/21325)

## Part graph

### Built from

- LSM6DSV16X — sensor on the SparkFun 6DoF IMU Breakout LSM6DSV16X

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