Motion Sensors - Accelerometers

Part Number	Description / PDF	Quantity
ADXL354CEZ Analog Devices, Inc.	ACCELEROMETER 2-8G ANALOG 14CLCC	0
MMA1200KEG575 NXP Semiconductors	ANALOG ACCELEROMETER, 5V, 250G	0
MMA3202KEG574 NXP Semiconductors	ACCELEROMETER, 5V, XY, 100G	0
ADXL346ACCZ-RL Analog Devices, Inc.	ACCEL 2-16G I2C/SPI 16LGA	0
MXA2500EL MEMSIC	ACCELEROMETER 1G ANALOG 8LCC	0
AXO215 Tronics	ACCELEROMETER 15G SPI 28CLCC	9
KXTI9-1001-FR ROHM Semiconductor	ACCELEROMETER 2-8G I2C 10LGA	0
799LF Wilcoxon (Amphenol Wilcoxon Sensing Technologies)	ACCEL IEPE SENSOR	0
ADXL354BEZ-RL7 Analog Devices, Inc.	ACCELEROMETER 2-4G ANALOG 14CLCC	0
MMA5212AKW Freescale Semiconductor, Inc. (NXP Semiconductors)	PSI5 ACCELEROMETER, 12V, X, 120G	75
993B-7-M12 [CERT] Wilcoxon (Amphenol Wilcoxon Sensing Technologies)	TRIAXIAL ACCEL 4-PIN M12 CONN	0
PR49-24D National Control Devices	WIRELESS ACCELEROMETER SENSOR	5
LIS344ALHTR STMicroelectronics	ACCELEROMETER 2-6G ANALOG 16LGA	292
KX220-1071 ROHM Semiconductor	ACCELEROMETER 20G ANALOG 10LGA	0
4030-006-120 TE Connectivity Measurement Specialties	ACCELEROMETER 6G ANALOG	49
IAM-20381 TDK InvenSense	SENSOR ACCELEROMETER	9
ADXL316WBCSZ Analog Devices, Inc.	ACCELEROMETER ANALOG	512
MMA8653FCR1 NXP Semiconductors	ACCELEROMETER 2-8G I2C 10DFN	0
MMA9550LR1-FR Freescale Semiconductor, Inc. (NXP Semiconductors)	INTELLIGENT MOTION SENSING PLATF	24603
MMA8205EGR2 Freescale Semiconductor, Inc. (NXP Semiconductors)	ANALOG CIRCUIT, 1 FUNC, PDSO16	7256

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