BNO055 Production Status

[TTKDT]

Hello,

I currently use the BNO055 fairly extensively, and noticed it was briefly listed as "Obsolete" on Digikey a few weeks ago. This was updated and now it is still listed as "Active". I have been in contact with my supplier in China who indicated their Bosch sales rep said the part is NOT obsolete. At the same time, I found this forum post (https://community.bosch-sensortec.com/t5/MEMS-sensors-forum/BNO055-alternatives-and-replacement/m-p/...) where BSTRobin says that the BNO055 has been discontinued and lists the BHI160B, BHI260AB, BHI260AP with BMM150 as replacements, but of these suggestions the BHI260AB is either listed as obsolete or "lifecycle information unclear" on Digikey/Mouser. I have also tried the contact form but have yet to receive any responses from the Bosch team. The whole status of the BNO055 is unclear and it would be great if I can get a definitive answer about it.

Thanks!

[BSTRobin · Accepted solution]

Hi TTKDT,

BNO055 has been discontinued and is not recommended for use in new designs.
For BHI260AB, our website indicated it was out of stock, but not discontinued. By the way, which region you located?

[TTKDT]

Hey Robin,

I am in North America. This is what I see when I look at Digikey.

[BSTRobin]

Hi TTKDT,

We have distributors in the United States. Have you contacted them?

You could use BHI260AP as it is in stock.

[TTKDT]

I contacted Digikey, Mouser and Arrow. Digikey stated the BNO055 was in active production and the others did not get back to me. This is why I was confused as to the part's status.