This document discusses capacitive MEMS accelerometers. It describes how capacitive accelerometers work by measuring the differential change in capacitance between fixed electrodes and a movable proof mass when external acceleration is applied. The fabrication process involves depositing layers like silicon nitride, borosilicate glass and polysilicon on a silicon wafer to form the fixed electrodes and movable structures. Applications include crash detection in automobiles, screen rotation in mobile phones, and vibration monitoring in industrial machinery.