
Automotive qualified, 3-axis accelerometer delivers full-scale range
EP&T Magazine
Electronics Semiconductors accelerometer AECQ100 analog automotive devices digital qualifiedANALOG DEVICES ADXL314 3-Axis AECQ100 Qualified Digital Accelerometer is an automotive qualified, 3-axis accelerometer providing an ultra-wide full-scale range of ±200 gee and a 13-bit resolution to make it suitable for precision sensing in a variety of applications. The 5mm x 5mm x 1.45mm LFCSP package, wide temperature range up to 125°C, triaxial output, and digital interface (SPI or I2C) simplifies integration into almost any system. Product also boasts a 32-level FIFO buffer, a low power mode, and a high output data rate needed to accurately capture shock events. The rich set of features and high performance make the device suitable for improving safety and efficiency in challenging automotive environments such as tire and battery monitoring as well as crash detection.