MTi 1-series – Superior performance in a 12×12 mm footprint

Ultra-compact inertial modules in an SMD (Surface Mount Device) form factor. Integrated onboard sensor fusion for reliable orientation and navigation data, without any external processing required.

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Overview

The Xsens MTi  1-Series brings you high-end motion sensing in an ultra-compact form. It delivers high-quality inertial data from a module small enough to fit anywhere. With advanced sensor fusion built right in, you get factory-calibrated, ready-to-use data without the need for external processing, speeding up evaluation and keeping your designs compact.

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Only 12×12 mm module with integrated Xsens sensor fusion

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Higher accuracy than other ultra-compact options in the market

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Magnetic immunity with adaptive recalibration

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Strong price/performance ratio for high-volume projects

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Why Choose the MTi 1-Series

12×12 mm of integrated sensor fusion

Smallest form factor in the market: 12×12 mm Surface Mount Device. Integrated sensor fusion, thus no external processing needed!

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High Performance in a Small Footprint

Higher accuracy than any other ultra-compact module in the market. Strong magnetic immunity out of the box, with advanced recalibration tools for demanding applications. Every sensor is individually factory-calibrated.

Scalable & Suitable for High-Volume

Very cost-efficient for large deployments. Factory calibration ensures consistent and repeatable performance at scale.

Fast Evaluation & Easy Integration

Development Kit & SDK readily available for quick testing. Plug-and-play integration possible through Xsens partners' solutions.

Multiple Functionalities

The MTi 1-Series comes in 5 different versions (IMU, VRU, AHRS, GNSS/INS. GNSS/INS + RTK) to give you exactly the performance you need.

Series Lineup

MTi-1

IMU (Inertial Measurement Unit). Provides calibrated data on the rate of turn, the acceleration and the magnetic field – all in 3D.

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MTi-2

VRU (Vertical Reference Unit). Sensor fusion algorithm computes 3D orientation data based on a gravity reference frame: drift-free roll, pitch, and accurate, unreferenced yaw.

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MTi-3

AHRS (Attitude and Heading Reference System). Delivers true-north-referenced yaw, or heading.

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MTi-7

GNSS/INS (Global Navigation Satellite System/Inertial Navigation System). Can synchronize the inputs from its on-board accelerometer, gyroscope, and magnetometer with the data from an external GNSS receiver.

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MTi-8

GNSS/INS + RTK (Real-Time Kinematic). Centimeter level accuracy in the smallest RTK-enhanced module of its kind.

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Specifications

Sensor fusion performance

  • Accelerometer Calibrated
  • Gyroscope Calibrated
  • Strapdown Integration(SDI) Yes
  • Roll, Pitch 0.5° RMS
    (MTi-2, 3, 7 and 8)
  • Yaw/Heading - Unreferenced, low drift (MTi-2)
    - 2 deg RMS (MTi-3)
    - 1.5 deg RMS (MTi-7)
    - 1 deg RMS (MTi-8)
  • Position - 1 m CEP (MTi7)
    - 1 cm + 1ppm CEP (MTi-8)
  • Velocity 0.05 m/s RMS (MTi-7 and 8 only)

Sensing components

  • Gyroscope
  • Standard full range ± 2000 º/s
  • In-run bias stability 6 º/h
  • Bandwidth (-3dB) 230 Hz
  • Noise density 0.003 º/s/√Hz
  • Accelerometer
  • Standard full range: 16 g
  • In-run bias stability 40 μg
  • Bandwidth (-3dB): 230 Hz
  • Noise density: 70 μg/√Hz
  • Magnetometer
  • Standard full range ± 8 G
  • Total RMS noise 0.5 mG
  • Non-linearity 0.2%
  • Resolution 0.25 mG
  • GNSS Receiver (MTi-7 and 8 only)
  • GNSS receiver interface UART (NMEA, UBX, beta:SBF/GSOF)
  • GNSS Precision - Standard (MTi-7)
    - High precision - RTK (MTi-8)
  • RTK/RTCM corrections External (MTi-8 only)

System specifications

  • Mechanical
  • IP-rating (equivalent) IP00
  • Operating temperature -40 to +85 ºC
  • Casing material PCB
  • Mounting orientation No restriction, full 360º in all axes
  • Dimensions 12.1 × 12.1 × 2.55 mm
  • Connector SMD, footprint compatible with JEDEC PLCC-28
  • Weight 0.6g
  • Certifications CE, FCC, RoHS
  • Electrical
  • Input voltage 2.8 to 3.6V
  • Power consumption (typ.) <100 mW @ 3 V
  • Interfaces / IO
  • Interfaces UART, SPI, I²C
  • Protocols Xbus
  • Clock drift 1 ppm (external)
  • Output frequency up to 1 kHz
  • Built-in-self test Gyr, Acc, Mag, Baro, GNSS

 

Xsens MTi 1-Series Applications:

Land

AGV, AMR, autonomous delivery bots, inspection robots, humanoid robotics, surveillance cameras.

Air

Specialized drones, gimbal & payload stabilization, SATCOM-on-the-move.

Sea

Unmanned surface vessels, buoys, AUV/ROV navigation and control.

Wearables

AR glasses, prosthetics, exoskeletons, sports performance monitoring.

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Ready to test the MTi 1-Series?

Get hands-on with one of the Development Kits - MTi-3 DK, MTi-7 DK or MTi-8 DK and start evaluating performance in your own system. Everything you need - sensor module, development board, GNSS and RTK modules, antenna, SDK, ROS library, resources, and expert support - ready out of the box.

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