Motion Sensors - Accelerometers

Part Number	Description / PDF	Quantity
ADXL363BCCZ-RL7 Analog Devices, Inc.	ACCELEROMETER 2-8G SPI 16LGA	1089
MMA9553LR1 Freescale Semiconductor, Inc. (NXP Semiconductors)	INTELLIGENT MOTION SENSING PLATF	48052
MMA5224AKWR2 Freescale Semiconductor, Inc. (NXP Semiconductors)	XTRINSIC, PSI5 INTERTIAL SENSOR	1200
793L Wilcoxon (Amphenol Wilcoxon Sensing Technologies)	ACCEL IEPE SENSOR	0
3038-2000 TE Connectivity Measurement Specialties	ACCEL 2000G ANALOG HERMETIC LCC	40
LIS3DSHTR STMicroelectronics	ACCEL 2-16G I2C/SPI 16LGA	0
CMCP797V-M8 STI Vibration Monitoring	VEL TRANSD. 100 MV/IN/SEC SIDE M	100
MC3635 MEMSIC	3-AXIS IOMT ACCELEROMETER (1.6X1	0
KX222-1054 ROHM Semiconductor	MEDIUM-G TRI-AXIS, USER SELECTAB	366
ADXL202JQC Analog Devices, Inc.	DUAL-AXIS IMEMS ACCELEROMETER	18848
ADXL1002BCPZ-RL7 Analog Devices, Inc.	ACCELEROMETER 50G ANALOG 32LFCSP	713
MMA6856BKCW NXP Semiconductors	XTRINSIC 10 BITS SPI ACCELEROMET	0
CMCP782A STI Vibration Monitoring	ECONOMICAL ACCEL, 100 MV/G TOP	25
MMA8210EGR2 Freescale Semiconductor, Inc. (NXP Semiconductors)	ANALOG CIRCUIT, 1 FUNC, PDSO16	9000
MIS2DHTR STMicroelectronics	ACCEL 2-16G I2C/SPI 12LGA	623
ADXL185BWBRDZUP-RL Analog Devices, Inc.	ACCELEROMETEREROMETER SPI 16SOIC	2208
8201-0025-125 TE Connectivity Measurement Specialties	ACCELEROMETER 25G	0
MMA9550LR1 NXP Semiconductors	INTELLIGENT MOTION SENSING PLATF	1000
MMA6255AKEGR2 NXP Semiconductors	IC SENSOR ACCEL DUAL AXIS 20SOIC	0
ADXL312WACPZ Analog Devices, Inc.	ACCEL 1.5-12G I2C/SPI 32LFCSP	57

Motion Sensors - Accelerometers

1. Overview

Accelerometers are motion sensors that measure acceleration forces (static or dynamic) along one or multiple axes. These devices convert mechanical motion into electrical signals, enabling quantitative analysis of vibration, tilt, shock, and dynamic movement. As core components in modern sensing systems, accelerometers play critical roles in consumer electronics, industrial automation, automotive safety systems, and aerospace navigation.

2. Main Types and Functional Classification

Type	Functional Characteristics	Application Examples
Capacitive MEMS	High sensitivity, low power consumption, digital output	Smartphones, wearable devices
Piezoelectric	Self-powered, excellent frequency response	Vibration analysis, impact detection
Piezoresistive	High shock tolerance, analog output	Automotive crash testing, industrial monitoring
Servo (Force-Balance)	Ultra-high precision, low noise	Inertial navigation, seismic monitoring
Optical MEMS	Immune to electromagnetic interference	High-precision scientific instruments

3. Structure and Components

Typical accelerometers consist of: - Seismic mass with specific inertial properties - Elastic suspension elements (springs or beams) - Displacement detection circuit (capacitive, piezoelectric, or resistive) - Temperature compensation circuitry - Signal conditioning electronics - Protective housing (metal/ceramic/polymer) Modern MEMS devices integrate microstructures on silicon substrates with digital interfaces (I2C/SPI).

4. Key Technical Specifications

Parameter	Description	Importance
Measurement Range	2g to 500g	Determines application suitability
Resolution	0.1mg to 10mg	Impacts measurement precision
Frequency Response	DC to 10kHz	Affects dynamic signal capture
Nonlinearity	0.1% to 1% FS	Measurement accuracy indicator
Temperature Range	-40 C to +150 C	Environmental reliability
Power Consumption	5 A to 10mA	Battery life consideration

5. Application Fields

Consumer Electronics: Smartphones (screen rotation), gaming controllers
Automotive: Airbag deployment, electronic stability control (ESC)
Industrial: Predictive maintenance systems, vibration monitoring
Healthcare: Fall detection devices, rehabilitation equipment
Aerospace: Flight control systems, structural health monitoring
Case Study: iPhone's ADXL345 MEMS accelerometer enables step counting and orientation detection

6. Leading Manufacturers

Manufacturer	Representative Product	Key Features
Analog Devices	ADXL345	3-axis, 13-bit resolution, I2C interface
STMicroelectronics	LSM6DSO	6-axis IMU, AI-enabled edge computing
Bosch Sensortec	BMI270	Low-power wearable sensor, 16Hz noise
TE Connectivity	KX134-1211	400g high-shock measurement
Honeywell	QA-750	Tactical-grade servo accelerometer

7. Selection Guidelines

Determine required measurement axes (1D/2D/3D)
Match range/sensitivity with application requirements
Assess environmental conditions (temperature, vibration)
Select appropriate output interface (analog/digital)
Evaluate power consumption constraints
Consider calibration requirements and long-term stability

8. Industry Trends

Key development directions include: - MEMS technology advancement towards atomic-scale sensitivity - Integration with gyroscopes and AI processing (smart sensors) - Wireless sensor network compatibility - Increased adoption in autonomous vehicles and IoT edge devices - Development of ultra-low-power wake-up accelerometers - Fiber optic accelerometer systems for aerospace applications - Enhanced shock survivability for industrial harsh environments