Motion Sensors - Accelerometers

Part Number	Description / PDF	Quantity
ADXL337BCPZ-RL7 Analog Devices, Inc.	ACCELEROMETER 3G ANALOG 16LFCSP	0
MMA5212KWR2 Freescale Semiconductor, Inc. (NXP Semiconductors)	XTRINSIC, PSI5 INTERTIAL SENSOR	7000
712F-M4 Wilcoxon (Amphenol Wilcoxon Sensing Technologies)	CBL HF SENSOR 16'	0
MXC6255XU MEMSIC	ACCELEROMETER 2G I2C 6SMD	1090
MMA6519KW NXP Semiconductors	12 BITS SPI ACCELEROMETER	0
ADXL343BCCZ-RL7 Analog Devices, Inc.	ACCEL 2-16G I2C/SPI 14LGA	198
KXTIA-1006 ROHM Semiconductor	ACCELEROMETER 2-8G SPI 10LGA	15
MMA5212AKWR2 Freescale Semiconductor, Inc. (NXP Semiconductors)	XTRINSIC, PSI5 INTERTIAL SENSOR	4510
AIS2DW12TR STMicroelectronics	MEMS DIGITAL OUTPUT MOTION SENSO	3705
BMA280 Bosch Sensortec	ACCEL 2-16G I2C/SPI 12LGA	0
810M1-0100X TE Connectivity Measurement Specialties	ACCELEROMETER 100G IEPE 5SMD	7
AIS1120SXTR STMicroelectronics	ACCELEROMETER 120G SPI 8SOIC	58
MMA7261Q Freescale Semiconductor, Inc. (NXP Semiconductors)	ANALOG CIRCUIT, 1 FUNC	0
BMA456 Bosch Sensortec	ACCEL 2-16G I2C/SPI 12LGA	12236
MMA1618KW Freescale Semiconductor, Inc. (NXP Semiconductors)	DSI2.5 ACCELEROMETER, 12V, Z, 18	60
MMA5124KW Freescale Semiconductor, Inc. (NXP Semiconductors)	PSI5 ACCELEROMETER, Z, 240G, QFN	51
MMA6222AKEG NXP Semiconductors	ACCELEROMETER 20G ANALOG 20SOIC	0
ADXL326BCPZ Analog Devices, Inc.	ACCELEROMETER 19G ANALOG 16LFCSP	6688
SCA610-E23H1A-6 TOKO / Murata	ACCELEROMETER 1.5G ANALOG 8SMD	0
ADIS16003CCCZ Analog Devices, Inc.	ACCELEROMETER 1.7G SPI 12LGA	17

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