The ADXL320/1 dual-axis accelerometers with signal-conditioned voltage outputs are housed in 4 x 4 x 1.45-mm LFCSPs. The parts operate at 2.7 V, consume 450 µA, offer bandwidths of 1 Hz to 2 kHz, and ...

MEMS-based accelerometers are increasingly deployed in harsh environments where mechanical stress is not just expected but constant.

There are a number of ways to construct accelerometers, but the ones in the iPhone (and probably most other consumer-level equipment) specifically are MEMS accelerometers. As I understand it, a change ...

The design and fabrication of the proposed MEMS accelerometer. a Schematic diagram of the accelerometer with two-layered proof mass. The upper layer has flexures, stiffness tuning electrodes, and ...

The advent of small, low-g IC accelerometers is stimulating new applications as diverse as security systems and sports and health monitors. The ability to use human movement and gesture as inputs to ...

Knowing the characteristics of MEMS devices lets different labs compare them accurately. Accelerometers—devices that measure change in velocity—are built into automobiles, airplanes, cell phones, ...

Developments in the field of semiconductors are leading to integrated circuits with three-dimensional features and even moving parts. Such devices, called microelectromechanical systems (MEMS), can ...

Researchers from Delft University of Technology have announced the development of a novel surface micromachined accelerometer. This innovative device utilizes a silicon carbide-carbon nanotube ...

Makers of electric vehicles are focusing more on features such as further attenuation of in-cabin noise. STMicro has developed a MEMS accelerometer for accuracy to help achieve that goal. It’s ...

A maturing technology with a multitude of low-cost functions pushes MEMS into a growing number of electronic products. Demand for devices that can sense motion, orientation, and location is surging, ...