3. Types of AccelerometersTypes of Accelerometers
Peizo-film – used
in AC applications
to sense motion,
sound, temp. and
pressure
Surface
Micromachined
Capacitive – used
in DC applications
to measure tilt,
vibration, and
inertial
4. Types of AccelerometersTypes of Accelerometers
Bulk Micromachined
Capacitive – used in
DC applications to
measure tilt, vibration,
and inertial
Electromechanical
Servo – DC
applications to measure
tilt and inertial
Piezo-electric – AC
applications to measure
vibration and shock
5. How It Works – SurfaceHow It Works – Surface
Micromachined CapacitiveMicromachined Capacitive
Suspended Beam held in
place by tethers
Acceleration in either
direction caused
movement in the beam
With movement of beam,
capacitance between
plates changes
The difference is
measured and the
direction and force are
determined
6. Tilt SensingTilt Sensing
Accelerometer
measures the
static gravity
field
Acceleration of
9.8m/s = 1g
Changing the
tilt (along the
sensitive axis)
changes
acceleration
vector
7. ADXL202AEADXL202AE
Operating Temperature –
-40 to 85°C
Voltage – 3.0 to 5.25V
Current – Typical 0.6mA
Max 1.0mA
Output – Digital – Duty
Cycle Modulated or
Analog
Weight – less than 1 gram