Motion Sensors - Accelerometers

Image Part Number Description / PDF Quantity Rfq
MMA1250KEG

MMA1250KEG

NXP Semiconductors

ACCELEROMETER 5G ANALOG 16SOIC

142

PXLS60422AESR2

PXLS60422AESR2

NXP Semiconductors

XTRINSIC 2 AXIS MED/MED XZ ACCEL

0

793VE

793VE

Wilcoxon (Amphenol Wilcoxon Sensing Technologies)

ACCEL IEPE SENSOR

0

793V100-5

793V100-5

Wilcoxon (Amphenol Wilcoxon Sensing Technologies)

ACCEL IEPE SENSOR

0

ADXL202JQC-REEL

ADXL202JQC-REEL

Analog Devices, Inc.

DUAL-AXIS IMEMS ACCELEROMETER

4500

PXLS84333AESR2

PXLS84333AESR2

NXP Semiconductors

2 AXIS HI/HI XY

0

ADXL323KCPZ-RL7

ADXL323KCPZ-RL7

Analog Devices, Inc.

SMALL, LOW POWER, 2 AXIS +/ 3 G

245

PXLS81333AESR2

PXLS81333AESR2

NXP Semiconductors

2 AXIS HI/HI XY

0

MXD6240AU

MXD6240AU

MEMSIC

SENSOR TIP OVER AUTONOMOS VIBR

0

ADXL371BCCZ-RL7

ADXL371BCCZ-RL7

Analog Devices, Inc.

MICROPOWER THREE-AXIS 400G ACCEL

0

PXLS60120AES

PXLS60120AES

NXP Semiconductors

XTRINSIC 1 AXIS ACCELEROMETER

0

HV200LF-500

HV200LF-500

Wilcoxon (Amphenol Wilcoxon Sensing Technologies)

ACCEL IEPE SENSOR

0

KXR94-2353-PR

KXR94-2353-PR

ROHM Semiconductor

ACCELEROMETER 2G SPI 14DFN

0

PXLS63230AES

PXLS63230AES

NXP Semiconductors

PSI5 PROTOCOL HIGH X 1 AXIS ACC

0

ADXL371BCCZ-RL

ADXL371BCCZ-RL

Analog Devices, Inc.

MICROPOWER THREE-AXIS 400G ACCEL

0

MXC6245XU

MXC6245XU

MEMSIC

ACCELEROMETER 2G I2C 6LCC

0

PXLS83322AESR2

PXLS83322AESR2

NXP Semiconductors

2 AXIS MED/MED XY

0

PXLS82433AESR2

PXLS82433AESR2

NXP Semiconductors

2 AXIS HI/HI XZ

0

MMA5212ALCWR2

MMA5212ALCWR2

NXP Semiconductors

ACCELEROMETER PSI5 16QFN

0

PXLS60230AES

PXLS60230AES

NXP Semiconductors

XTRINSIC 1 AXIS ACCELEROMETER

0

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

TypeFunctional CharacteristicsApplication Examples
Capacitive MEMSHigh sensitivity, low power consumption, digital outputSmartphones, wearable devices
PiezoelectricSelf-powered, excellent frequency responseVibration analysis, impact detection
PiezoresistiveHigh shock tolerance, analog outputAutomotive crash testing, industrial monitoring
Servo (Force-Balance)Ultra-high precision, low noiseInertial navigation, seismic monitoring
Optical MEMSImmune to electromagnetic interferenceHigh-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

ParameterDescriptionImportance
Measurement Range 2g to 500gDetermines application suitability
Resolution0.1mg to 10mgImpacts measurement precision
Frequency ResponseDC to 10kHzAffects dynamic signal capture
Nonlinearity 0.1% to 1% FSMeasurement accuracy indicator
Temperature Range-40 C to +150 CEnvironmental reliability
Power Consumption5 A to 10mABattery 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

ManufacturerRepresentative ProductKey Features
Analog DevicesADXL3453-axis, 13-bit resolution, I2C interface
STMicroelectronicsLSM6DSO6-axis IMU, AI-enabled edge computing
Bosch SensortecBMI270Low-power wearable sensor, 16Hz noise
TE ConnectivityKX134-1211 400g high-shock measurement
HoneywellQA-750Tactical-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

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