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!

[btruden_henway]

Hello BSTRobin,

The problem with your suggestion is that the BHI260AP is totally different compared to the BHI260AP. BHI260AP requires downloading an entire firmware to the chip, while the BNO055 is a ready-to-use sensor. In projects where BNO055 is in use, it would require considerable changes in the application firmware.

Isn't Bosch replacing BNO055 with a newer equivalent part?

Regards