TDK announces high-performance IMU to accelerate optical image stabilization adoption

• TDK’s SmartMotion® high-performance optical image stabilization (OIS) solution brings crisp, blur-free photos and videos to a wide range of smartphones, tablets and cameras 

• The new custom sensing solution for OIS supports superb image stabilization and quality, even in low light

• Now in production, the ICM-536xx IMU is immediately available to select customers by direct sales inquiry

August 7, 2025

TDK Corporation (TSE:6762) announces availability of the new InvenSense SmartMotion® ICM-536xx family of high-performance 6-axis IMUs to select customers, bringing high-performance optical image stabilization (OIS) to a wide range of smartphones, tablets, and cameras, for crisp, blur-free photos and videos.

OIS technology compensates for hand shake and movement, delivering clearer photos and smoother videos in low light, even during zoom or long-exposure shots. As consumer demand for high-quality mobile photography and videography continues to surge, OIS has become a must-have feature in mid-range and flagship smartphones alike. Building on 15 years of leadership in developing premium OIS/EIS custom sensing solutions for select smartphone and camera OEMs, TDK’s new ICM-536xx empowers manufacturers to integrate advanced OIS into a broader range of devices, meeting the growing expectations of content creators and everyday users. It supports up to 6.4 kHz ODR and up to 20-bit data resolution for optimal image quality.

“OIS has been a premium feature historically reserved for high-end smartphones, due to the cost, size, and power consumption of the required sensor technology,” said Pankaj Aggarwal, VP and GM of Consumer and Industrial Motion Sensor Business at InvenSense, a TDK Group company. “TDK’s new ICM-536xx family addresses these challenges head-on, offering a thinner, power-efficient, and mainstream solution without compromising on performance.”

For additional information about the SmartMotion high-performance OIS solution or to request samples by direct sales inquiry, please complete the contact form at invensense.tdk.com/smartmotion or invensense.tdk.com/solutions/mobile, or email inv.sales.us@tdk.com.

Glossary

• ODR: output data rate
• OIS: optical image stabilization
• EIS: electronic image stabilization
• IMU: inertial measurement unit
• 6-axis: 3-axis gyroscope + 3-axis accelerometer
• MEMS: micro-electro-mechanical systems
• FSR: full scale range

Main applications

• Smartphones
• Tablets
• Motion cameras

Main features and benefits

• Dual interface for UI and OIS with up to 6.4 kHz ODR
• Wide FSR: ±32 g/±4000 dps
• I3C/I2C/SPI serial interface with 1.2 V VDDIO support
• Thinner package height for placement flexibility
• FSYNC input for image frame synchronization
• 20-bit data option for high resolution
• On-chip free-fall detection as OIS actuator protection mechanism