# SparkFun Micro 6DoF IMU LSM6DSV16X

> SparkFun SEN-21336 Micro 6-DoF IMU (Qwiic) with the ST LSM6DSV16X: accel ±2–16 g, gyro ±125–4000 dps, on-chip machine-learning core, finite-state machine, Qvar gesture sensing and low-power sensor fusion, I2C 0x6B / 0x6A, 1.71–3.6 V, 0.65 mA, one Qwiic connector and an INT1 pad on a 0.75 × 0.30 in board.

- Manufacturer: SparkFun Electronics
- Part number: SEN-21336
- Category: IMUs & motion sensors
- Canonical page: https://www.xirkit.io/products/sparkfun-micro-6dof-imu-lsm6dsv16x-8274
- Pinout: https://www.xirkit.io/products/sparkfun-micro-6dof-imu-lsm6dsv16x-8274/pinout
- Structured JSON: https://www.xirkit.io/products/sparkfun-micro-6dof-imu-lsm6dsv16x-8274/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 |
| I2C address | 0x6B (default), 0x6A |
| Supply voltage | 1.71–3.6 V |
| Dimensions | 19.05 × 7.62 × 1.6 mm |

## Pinout (5 pins, 0 with electrical limits)

| Pin | Position | Kind | Chip pad | Functions | VIH | VIL | VOH | VOL | IOH | IOL | 5 V tolerant |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| GND | J1-1 | ground | — | ground | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 3V3 | J1-2 | power in | — | power_in | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| SDA | J1-3 | i2c sda | — | sda | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| SCL | J1-4 | i2c scl | — | scl | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| INT1 | J3 | interrupt | — | int1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |

## Where to buy

| Supplier | Price | Stock | Checked | URL |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| www.sparkfun.com | 25.5 USD | unknown | 2026-10-02 | https://www.sparkfun.com/products/21336 |

## FAQ

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

Supply range 1.71–3.6 V.

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

From $25.5 at www.sparkfun.com. Prices are observed unit prices before tax and shipping.

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

19.05 × 7.62 × 1.6 mm. A STEP model is available for enclosure fit checks.

**Where does this SparkFun Micro 6DoF IMU 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 Micro 6DoF IMU LSM6DSV16X datasheet](https://cdn.sparkfun.com/assets/3/9/a/7/4/SparkFun_Micro_6DoF_LSM6DSV16X.pdf)
- [www.sparkfun.com listing](https://www.sparkfun.com/products/21336)

## Part graph

### Built from

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

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