Monolithic Accelerometer
With Signal Conditioning
a
ADXL50*
For convenience, the ADXL50 has an internal buffer amplifier
with a full 0.25 V to 4.75 V output range. T his may be used to
set the zero-g level and change the output sensitivity by using
external resistors. External capacitors may be added to the resis-
tor network to provide 1 or 2 poles of filtering. No external
active components are required to interface directly to most
analog-to-digital converters (ADCs) or microcontrollers.
FEATURES
Com plete Acceleration Measurem ent System
on a Single Monolithic IC
Full-Scale Measurem ent Range: ؎50 g
Self-Test on Digital Com m and
+5 V Single Supply Operation
Sensitivity Precalibrated to 19 m V/ g
Internal Buffer Am plifier for User Adjustable Sensitivity
and Zero-g Level
Frequency Response: DC to 10 kHz
Post Filtering w ith External Passive Com ponents
High Shock Survival: >2000 g Unpow ered
Other Versions Available: ADXL05 (؎5 g)
T he ADXL50 uses a capacitive measurement method. T he ana-
log output voltage is directly proportional to acceleration, and is
fully scaled, referenced and temperature compensated, resulting
in high accuracy and linearity over a wide temperature range.
Internal circuitry implements a forced-balance control loop that
improves accuracy by compensating for any mechanical sensor
variations.
GENERAL D ESCRIP TIO N
T he ADXL50 is powered from a standard +5 V supply and is
robust for use in harsh industrial and automotive environments
and will survive shocks of more than 2000 g unpowered.
T he ADXL50 is a complete acceleration measurement system on
a single monolithic IC. T hree external capacitors and a +5 volt
power supply are all that is required to measure accelerations up
to ±50 g. Device sensitivity is factory trimmed to 19 mV/g,
resulting in a full-scale output swing of ±0.95 volts for a ±50 g
applied acceleration. Its zero g output level is +1.8 volts.
T he ADXL50 is available in a hermetic 10-pin T O-100 metal
can, specified over the 0°C to +70°C commercial, and –40°C to
+85°C industrial temperature ranges. Contact factory for avail-
ability of devices specified for operation over the –40°C to
+105°C automotive temperature range.
A T T L compatible self-test function can electrostatically deflect
the sensor beam at any time to verify device functionality.
FUNCTIO NAL BLO CK D IAGRAM
ADXL50
V
+3.4V
REF
6
REFERENCE
+1.8V
OUTPUT
OSCILLATOR
DECOUPLING
CAPACITOR
4
7
OSCILLATOR
DEMODULATOR
SENSOR
C2
BUFFER
AMP
PREAMP
SELF TEST
(ST)
1
2
3
5
8
10
V
9
COM
C1
C1
V
PR
C3
IN–
R3
R2
R1
V
OUT
DEMODULATOR
CAPACITOR
+5V
*P atents pending.
REV. B
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