BMX160 Equivalent & Substitute Parts

Part Overview

The BMX160 is a 9-axis inertial measurement unit (IMU) manufactured by Bosch Sensortec, integrating accelerometer and gyroscope functionality with I2C and SPI digital output interfaces. The device operates across the industrial temperature range of -40°C to 85°C and is packaged in a 14-pin very fine pitch land grid array (14-VFLGA) surface mount configuration.

The BMX160 is classified as obsolete product status. Identifying equivalent and substitute components is necessary to support ongoing system maintenance, design revisions, and procurement continuity where original inventory becomes unavailable or depleted.

Substiute Parts

BMX160

Bosch SensortecIn Stock: 5468BMX160 Datasheet

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SEN0373

DFRobotIn Stock: 1049SEN0373 Datasheet

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Key Parameters

Substitute Part Grouping Explanation

Substitute components for the BMX160 are identified based on the following critical parameters that determine functional and mechanical compatibility:

Core Substitution Criteria:

• Sensor Type: 9-axis motion sensing capability (accelerometer and gyroscope minimum)
• Output Interface: I2C and/or SPI digital communication protocols
• Operating Temperature Range: Support for -40°C to 85°C industrial temperature envelope
• RoHS Compliance: ROHS3 certification for regulatory alignment
• Moisture Sensitivity: MSL 1 rating for handling and storage compatibility

The SEN0373 substitute part meets these core criteria while introducing an additional magnetometer axis, expanding the sensor capability from 9 to 9 axes with magnetic field sensing. Both components maintain identical digital interface support, temperature performance, and environmental compliance specifications.

Parameter Comparison

Engineering Selection Recommendations

BMX160 (Bosch Sensortec): Classified as obsolete. Current inventory of 5,400 units is available. Selection is appropriate for existing design support and replacement applications where original component specifications are required. ROHS3 compliance and EAR99 export classification support standard procurement workflows.

SEN0373 (DFRobot): Classified as active product status with 960 units in inventory. This substitute maintains all critical electrical and environmental parameters of the BMX160 while adding magnetometer functionality. The active product status ensures long-term availability and supply chain continuity. ROHS3 compliance and EAR99 export classification align with regulatory requirements. The module-level packaging and chassis mount configuration differ from the BMX160 surface mount IC form factor, requiring mechanical design evaluation for integration feasibility.

Selection between these components depends on form factor requirements and the necessity for magnetometer sensing capability in the target application.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Can the SEN0373 directly replace the BMX160 in existing PCB designs?

A: Direct PCB replacement is not possible due to different package types. The BMX160 is a 14-pin surface mount IC (14-VFLGA), while the SEN0373 is a module-level component with chassis mount configuration. PCB layout and mechanical mounting modifications are required.

Q: What is the primary functional difference between BMX160 and SEN0373?

A: Both components provide 9-axis motion sensing with accelerometer and gyroscope functionality. The SEN0373 includes an integrated magnetometer, providing magnetic field sensing capability not present in the BMX160. Both support identical I2C and SPI digital interfaces.

Q: Are the operating temperature ranges identical?

A: Yes. Both the BMX160 and SEN0373 operate across -40°C to 85°C (TA), supporting industrial temperature applications without thermal performance differentiation.

Q: Do both components meet the same environmental compliance standards?

A: Yes. Both components are ROHS3 compliant, MSL 1 rated, and classified as EAR99 for export purposes. Regulatory and environmental compliance requirements are equivalent.

Q: Why is the BMX160 listed as obsolete?

A: Obsolete product status indicates that the manufacturer has discontinued active production and support. Existing inventory remains available for procurement, but long-term supply cannot be guaranteed. The SEN0373 active status provides supply continuity for new designs.

Q: What packaging considerations apply to the SEN0373?

A: The SEN0373 is supplied in bulk packaging as a module-level component with chassis mount configuration. This differs from the BMX160 IC packaging and requires mechanical integration planning for system-level implementation.