MPU-6050 6-DoF accel + gyro breakout
Adafruit · MPN 3886 · agent-readable version
$12.95indicative · 2026-08-18
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MPU-6050 datasheet rev 3.4 (distributor-hosted copy)sha256 9d3b698699d6…
Specifications — every value carries its receipt
Electrical
| Operating current (6 axes + DMP) | 3.9 mA | datasheet p.10“ing data from external sensors (e.g., magnetometer) 3.9mA operating current when all 6 motion sensing axes and the DM” https://www.cdiweb.com/datasheets/invensense/mpu-6050_datasheet_v3%204.pdfsha256 9d3b698699d6… |
| VLOGIC I2C reference (min option) | 1.8 V | datasheet p.7“ogic levels of its I C interface. The VLOGIC voltage may be 1.8V±5% or VDD.” https://www.cdiweb.com/datasheets/invensense/mpu-6050_datasheet_v3%204.pdfsha256 9d3b698699d6… |
| Gyroscope operating current | 3.6 mA | datasheet p.10“mmable low-pass filter Gyroscope operating current: 3.6mA Standby current: 5µA Factory calibrated sen” https://www.cdiweb.com/datasheets/invensense/mpu-6050_datasheet_v3%204.pdfsha256 9d3b698699d6… |
| Gyroscope standby current | 5 µA | datasheet p.10“Gyroscope operating current: 3.6mA Standby current: 5µA Factory calibrated sensitivity scale factor ” https://www.cdiweb.com/datasheets/invensense/mpu-6050_datasheet_v3%204.pdfsha256 9d3b698699d6… |
| Accelerometer normal operating current | 500 µA | datasheet p.10“multiplexer Accelerometer normal operating current: 500µA Low power accelerometer mode current: 10µA at 1.25H” https://www.cdiweb.com/datasheets/invensense/mpu-6050_datasheet_v3%204.pdfsha256 9d3b698699d6… |
| Accel low-power mode current @1.25Hz | 10 µA | datasheet p.10“urrent: 500µA Low power accelerometer mode current: 10µA at 1.25Hz, 20µA at 5Hz, 60µA at 20Hz, 110µA at 40Hz” https://www.cdiweb.com/datasheets/invensense/mpu-6050_datasheet_v3%204.pdfsha256 9d3b698699d6… |
Performance
| ADC resolution | 16-bit | datasheet p.2“...........24 7.7 THREE-AXIS MEMS GYROSCOPE WITH 16-BIT ADCS AND SIGNAL CONDITIONING...............................” https://www.cdiweb.com/datasheets/invensense/mpu-6050_datasheet_v3%204.pdfsha256 9d3b698699d6… |
| Gyro full-scale ranges (selectable) | ±250, ±500, ±1000, and ±2000°/sec | datasheet p.10“pes) with a user-programmable full- scale range of ±250, ±500, ±1000, and ±2000°/sec External sync signal connected to the FSYNC pin sup” https://www.cdiweb.com/datasheets/invensense/mpu-6050_datasheet_v3%204.pdfsha256 9d3b698699d6… |
| Accel full-scale ranges (selectable) | ±2g, ±4g, ±8g, and ±16g | datasheet p.7“and a user-programmable accelerometer full-scale range of ±2g, ±4g, ±8g, and ±16g. An on-chip 1024 Byte FIFO buffer helps lower system power” https://www.cdiweb.com/datasheets/invensense/mpu-6050_datasheet_v3%204.pdfsha256 9d3b698699d6… |
| Gyro sensitivity, ±250°/s FS (LSB/°/s) | 131 | datasheet p.12“FS_SEL=0 131 LSB/(º/s)” https://www.cdiweb.com/datasheets/invensense/mpu-6050_datasheet_v3%204.pdfsha256 9d3b698699d6… |
| Accel sensitivity, ±2g FS (LSB/g) | 16,384 | datasheet p.13“AFS_SEL=0 16,384 LSB/g AFS_” https://www.cdiweb.com/datasheets/invensense/mpu-6050_datasheet_v3%204.pdfsha256 9d3b698699d6… |
| Digital Motion Processor (DMP) on chip | yes | datasheet p.2“GNAL CONDITIONING ........................25 7.9 DIGITAL MOTION PROCESSOR ...........................................................” https://www.cdiweb.com/datasheets/invensense/mpu-6050_datasheet_v3%204.pdfsha256 9d3b698699d6… |
| On-chip oscillator variation | ±1% | datasheet p.7“embedded temperature sensor and an on-chip oscillator with ±1% variation over the operating temperature range. By leveragi” https://www.cdiweb.com/datasheets/invensense/mpu-6050_datasheet_v3%204.pdfsha256 9d3b698699d6… |
| Gyro ADC max sample rate | 8,000 samples per second | datasheet p.25“per second (dps). The ADC sample rate is programmable from 8,000 samples per second, down to 3.9 samples per second, and user-selectable low-pa” https://www.cdiweb.com/datasheets/invensense/mpu-6050_datasheet_v3%204.pdfsha256 9d3b698699d6… |
| Gyro ZRO settling from power-on (ms) | 30 | datasheet p.12“24 27 30 kHz LOW PASS FILTER RESPONSE” https://www.cdiweb.com/datasheets/invensense/mpu-6050_datasheet_v3%204.pdfsha256 9d3b698699d6… |
| Gyro total RMS noise, DLPF 100Hz (°/s-rms) | 0.05 | datasheet p.12“DLPFCFG=2 (100Hz) 0.05 º/s-rms Low-frequency RMS noise” https://www.cdiweb.com/datasheets/invensense/mpu-6050_datasheet_v3%204.pdfsha256 9d3b698699d6… |
| Temp sensor sensitivity, untrimmed (LSB/°C) | 340 | datasheet p.14“Untrimmed 340 LSB/ºC Temperature Offset” https://www.cdiweb.com/datasheets/invensense/mpu-6050_datasheet_v3%204.pdfsha256 9d3b698699d6… |
Interface
| I2C fast mode speed | 400 kHz | datasheet p.10“shock tolerant 2 400kHz Fast Mode I C for communicating with all registers ” https://www.cdiweb.com/datasheets/invensense/mpu-6050_datasheet_v3%204.pdfsha256 9d3b698699d6… |
| 3.3V / 5V logic compatible | yes | vendor page“with 3.3V (Feather/Raspberry Pi) or 5V (Arduino/ Metro328) logic levels. Additionally, since it speaks I2C you can easily connect i” |
| FIFO buffer | 1024 Byte | datasheet p.7“ter full-scale range of ±2g, ±4g, ±8g, and ±16g. An on-chip 1024 Byte FIFO buffer helps lower system power consumption by allowin” https://www.cdiweb.com/datasheets/invensense/mpu-6050_datasheet_v3%204.pdfsha256 9d3b698699d6… |
| Auxiliary I2C master for external sensors | yes | datasheet p.10“2 Auxiliary master I C bus for reading data from external sensors (e.g., magnetometer) 3.9mA operating current when a” https://www.cdiweb.com/datasheets/invensense/mpu-6050_datasheet_v3%204.pdfsha256 9d3b698699d6… |
| I2C slave address, AD0 low (binary) | b1101000 | datasheet p.33“figuration, the address of the one of the devices should be b1101000 (pin AD0 is logic low) and the address of the other should” https://www.cdiweb.com/datasheets/invensense/mpu-6050_datasheet_v3%204.pdfsha256 9d3b698699d6… |
| External clock inputs (optional) | 32.768kHz or 19.2MHz | datasheet p.11“erature range Optional external clock inputs of 32.768kHz or 19.2MHz” https://www.cdiweb.com/datasheets/invensense/mpu-6050_datasheet_v3%204.pdfsha256 9d3b698699d6… |
| STEMMA QT / Qwiic connectors | yes | vendor page“and ground!). We've even included SparkFun qwiic compatible STEMMA QT connectors for the I2C bus so you don't even need to solder! Just wire” |
Mechanical
| Sensor package (bare IC) | 4x4x0.9mm | datasheet p.7“MPU-60X0 package size down to a revolutionary footprint of 4x4x0.9mm (QFN), while providing the highest performance, lowest nois” https://www.cdiweb.com/datasheets/invensense/mpu-6050_datasheet_v3%204.pdfsha256 9d3b698699d6… |
| Breakout dimensions | 26.0mm x 17.8mm x 4.6mm | vendor page“ntical other than the fancy silkscreen. Product Dimensions: 26.0mm x 17.8mm x 4.6mm / 1.0" x 0.7" x 0.2" Product Weight: 1.8g / 0.1oz Learn Pri” |
| Breakout weight | 1.8 g | vendor page“6.0mm x 17.8mm x 4.6mm / 1.0" x 0.7" x 0.2" Product Weight: 1.8g / 0.1oz Learn Primary Guide: MPU6050 6-DoF Accelerometer an” |
| Mounting hole diameter | 2.5 mm | vendor page“ase you want to use it with a breadboard or perfboard. Four 2.5mm (0.1") mounting holes for easy attachment. Play video: What” |
Environment
| Temperature range (spec conditions) | -40 to 85 °C | datasheet p.12“º/s ZRO Variation Over Temperature -40°C to +85°C ±20 º/s Power” https://www.cdiweb.com/datasheets/invensense/mpu-6050_datasheet_v3%204.pdfsha256 9d3b698699d6… |
| Shock tolerance | 10,000g | datasheet p.7“eld consumer electronic devices. The part features a robust 10,000g shock tolerance, and has programmable low-pass filters for” https://www.cdiweb.com/datasheets/invensense/mpu-6050_datasheet_v3%204.pdfsha256 9d3b698699d6… |
| Storage temperature range | -40 to 125 °C | datasheet p.20“Temperature Range -40°C to +125°C” https://www.cdiweb.com/datasheets/invensense/mpu-6050_datasheet_v3%204.pdfsha256 9d3b698699d6… |
Compliance & certification
| RoHS / Green | RoHS and Green compliant | datasheet p.11“re hermetically sealed and bonded at wafer level RoHS and Green compliant 5.4 MotionProcessing Internal Digital Motion Pr” https://www.cdiweb.com/datasheets/invensense/mpu-6050_datasheet_v3%204.pdfsha256 9d3b698699d6… |
| Lead-free soldering | yes | datasheet p.45“requirement for package qualification is (260 +5/-0°C) for lead-free soldering of components measuring less than 1.6 mm in thick” https://www.cdiweb.com/datasheets/invensense/mpu-6050_datasheet_v3%204.pdfsha256 9d3b698699d6… |
General
| VDD (bare IC) | 2.375 to 3.46 V | datasheet p.5“Changed operating voltage range to 2.375V-3.46V Added accelerometer Intelligence F” https://www.cdiweb.com/datasheets/invensense/mpu-6050_datasheet_v3%204.pdfsha256 9d3b698699d6… |
| Gyro full-scale (max, °/s) | ±2000 | datasheet p.7“mable gyroscope full-scale range of ±250, ±500, ±1000, and ±2000°/sec (dps) and a user-programmable accelerometer full-scale” https://www.cdiweb.com/datasheets/invensense/mpu-6050_datasheet_v3%204.pdfsha256 9d3b698699d6… |
| Accel full-scale (max) | ±16g | datasheet p.7“mable accelerometer full-scale range of ±2g, ±4g, ±8g, and ±16g. An on-chip 1024 Byte FIFO buffer helps lower system power” https://www.cdiweb.com/datasheets/invensense/mpu-6050_datasheet_v3%204.pdfsha256 9d3b698699d6… |
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