Figure 1: Single-axis MEMS accelerometer tilt sensor (Click to enlarge image) When the accelerometer is parallel with the horizon (incline angle = 0 degrees), its measurement will be zero. As the ...

A new series of analog MEMS accelerometers from Murata, the SCA720, are aimed specifically at electrically controlled suspension (ECS) and engine anti-vibration applications. Measuring 7.0 x 8.6 z ...

Small sensors found in most smartphones and laptops are sensitive enough to detect the movement of moderate and large earthquakes, and could vastly expand the information gathered during seismic ...

"Theoretically, any device connected to the Internet with an internal MEMS accelerometer, such as a computer or mobile phone, can become a strong-motion seismic station, and that could be easily ...

New radiation-tested, tactical-grade MEMS inertial accelerometers designed for spacecraft electronics testing. Silicon Designs Inc. has launched the Model 1527 series, a family of miniature, radiation ...

1. Designed for applications that require long-term low-battery drain, the Analog Devices ADXL362 digital three-axis MEMS accelerometer consumes a mere 300 nA in the wakeup mode and 2 µA at a 100 ...

Silicon Designs Inc., which has specialized in MEMS accelerometers for nearly 20 years, has introduced a new LG family of capacitive accelerometers offered in both chip and module packages. This ...

Murata's new SCA720 series of analogue MEMS accelerometers is aimed specifically at electrically controlled suspension and engine anti-vibration applications. Measuring just 7.0 x 8.6 x 3.3mm and ...

Designed to enable wireless sensor networks, wearable motion detectors and other portable systems to significantly extend battery life, Analog Devices' ADXL362 digital MEMS accelerometer is said to be ...