Digital pulse density output MEMS VC accelerometers measure vibration, acceleration
EP&T Magazine
ElectronicsSILICON DESIGNS Model 1410 family of digital pulse density output MEMS variable capacitive (VC) accelerometers reliably measure both vibration and acceleration, with very low power consumption and high long-term bias stability (1000 PPM typical). Product is suitalbe for use within low current applications consuming only 2mA with 5 volts excitation. Device uses a clock frequency between 100KHz and 1.0MHz and produces a pulse density output relative to acceleration. Units are available in seven unique standard ranges, from ±2g to ±200g, with sensitivities from 0.625 kHz/g (200 g range) to 62.5 kHz/g (2 g range). Frequency response is from 0 to 400 Hz (±2 g) up to 0 to 2000 Hz (±200 g) at fixed intervals according to selected g range.