Murata recently introduced the SCC2000 series of combined accelerometer and gyroscope sensor devices aimed at use in automotive and industrial applications.

Accelerometers and gyroscope sensors – the largest and fastest-growing sensor product category – will see sales growth of $5.9bn in 2016 compared to $2.4bn in 2011, says IHS. Sales of magnetic-field ...

This reduces sensor power consumption over comparable devices and brings the combined operation of the gyroscope and accelerometer to levels traditionally associated with standalone accelerometers.

Bosch Sensortec is unveiling new generations of intelligent accelerometers and high-performance gyroscopes at the 2016 International CES in Las Vegas.