Analog Devices Introduces Industry's First Analog 3-axis, High-g MEMS Accelerometer
ADI's ADXL377 MEMS accelerometer accurately measures concussive forces in contact sports and high impact events in industrial equipment.
- View the ADXL377 product page, download the data sheet or order samples: http://www.analog.com/ADXL377
- Connect with engineers and ADI product experts on EngineerZone™, an online technical support community: http://ez.analog.com/community/mems
Among other applications, the ADXL377 3-axis, high-g MEMS accelerometer
is being designed into the IZOD 2012 INDYCAR Series driver impact safety
system. INDYCAR worked in close collaboration with
"The new Analog Devices ADXL377 3-axis accelerometer is going to be a great addition to our ear sensor program," said Horton. "Not only will the smaller size greatly reduce the manufacturing time needed to place the components into the custom ear molds that we make for each of the drivers, it also will allow us to place the accelerometer closer to the ear canal opening which should help with the coupling of the accelerometer to the driver's head for a more accurate reading. In the past we had to use three separate ICs in each ear to obtain the same amount of data."
"With TBI now a serious medical concern in many facets of life — from
athletes and workers to military personnel — ADI is helping customers
design smaller, more accurate and simpler impact systems," said
ADXL377 MEMS Accelerometer Features
- 3-axis sensing
- Range (g): ±200
- Power consumption: 300 μA (typical)
- Single-supply operation: 1.8 V to 3.6 V
- 10,000 g shock survival
- Small and thin package
- Bandwidth: 1600 Hz is suited for industrial impact detection applications
Availability and Pricing
Product |
Sample |
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Price Each |
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ADXL377 | Now | September |
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3 mm × 3 mm × 1.45 mm
16-lead LFCSP |
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