BMI088 and magnetic fields

[JamesE]

I am looking at the Bosch BMI088 6-axis inertial measurement for a robot application, but the PCBA that this sensor will be located on will be within several inches of a permanent magnet. The mounting instructions for Bosch IMUs (document number BST-MIS-HS000-01) states "Avoid mounting (and operation) of the sensor in the vicinity of strong magnetic, strong electric and/or strong infrared radiation fields (IR)." The BMI088 does not have a magnetometer, so does this recommendation still apply? If so, what strength of magnetic field is too strong?

[FAE_CA1]

Hi,

Thank you for your inquiry. Please refer to the latest IMU handling soldering and mounting instructions BST-MIS-HS000-03 at https://www.bosch-sensortec.com/media/boschsensortec/downloads/handling_soldering_mounting_instructi.... On page 6 it says"When used together with a magnetometer, avoid mounting (and operation) of the sensor in the vicinity of strong magnetic fields".

BMI088 doesn't have magnetometer inside . The accelerometer and gyroscope inside BMI088 are not sensitive to external permanent magnet. So it is ok to have a magnet nearby BMI088.

Thanks.