AD ADXL330

Small, Low Power, 3-Axis ±3 g
i MEMS® Accelerometer
ADXL330
FEATURES
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
3-axis sensing
Small, low-profile package
4 mm × 4 mm × 1.45 mm LFCSP
Low power
200 μA at VS = 2.0 V (typical)
Single-supply operation
2.0 V to 3.6 V
10,000 g shock survival
Excellent temperature stability
BW adjustment with a single capacitor per axis
RoHS/WEEE lead-free compliant
The ADXL330 is a small, thin, low power, complete three axis
accelerometer with signal conditioned voltage outputs, all
on a single monolithic IC. The product measures acceleration
with a minimum full-scale range of ±3 g. It can measure the
static acceleration of gravity in tilt-sensing applications, as well
as dynamic acceleration resulting from motion, shock, or
vibration.
The user selects the bandwidth of the accelerometer using the
CX, CY, and CZ capacitors at the XOUT, YOUT, and ZOUT pins.
Bandwidths can be selected to suit the application, with a
range of 0.5 Hz to 1,600 Hz for X and Y axes, and a range of
0.5 Hz to 550 Hz for the Z axis.
APPLICATIONS
Cost-sensitive, low power, motion- and tilt-sensing
applications
Mobile devices
Gaming systems
Disk drive protection
Image stabilization
Sports and health devices
The ADXL330 is available in a small, low-profile, 4 mm × 4 mm
× 1.45 mm, 16-lead, plastic lead frame chip scale package
(LFCSP_LQ).
FUNCTIONAL BLOCK DIAGRAM
+3V
VS
RFILT
ADXL330
XOUT
OUTPUT AMP
CX
3-AXIS
SENSOR
CDC
RFILT
AC AMP
DEMOD
OUTPUT AMP
YOUT
CY
RFILT
OUTPUT AMP
ZOUT
CZ
ST
05677-001
COM
Figure 1.
Rev. 0
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ADXL330
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Features .............................................................................................. 1
Performance................................................................................ 11
Applications....................................................................................... 1
Applications..................................................................................... 12
General Description ......................................................................... 1
Power Supply Decoupling ......................................................... 12
Functional Block Diagram .............................................................. 1
Setting the Bandwidth Using CX, CY and CZ ........................... 12
Revision History ............................................................................... 2
Self-Test ....................................................................................... 12
Specifications..................................................................................... 3
Design Trade-Offs for Selecting Filter Characteristics: The
Noise/BW Trade-Off.................................................................. 12
Absolute Maximum Ratings............................................................ 4
ESD Caution.................................................................................. 4
Pin Configuration and Function Descriptions............................. 5
Typical Performance Characteristics ............................................. 6
Theory of Operation ...................................................................... 11
Use with Operating Voltages Other than 3 V............................. 12
Axes of Acceleration Sensitivity ............................................... 13
Outline Dimensions ....................................................................... 14
Ordering Guide .......................................................................... 14
Mechanical Sensor...................................................................... 11
REVISION HISTORY
3/06—Revision 0: Initial Version
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ADXL330
SPECIFICATIONS
TA = 25°C, VS = 3 V, CX = CY = CZ = 0.1 μF, acceleration = 0 g, unless otherwise noted. All minimum and maximum specifications are
guaranteed. Typical specifications are not guaranteed.
Table 1.
Parameter
SENSOR INPUT
Measurement Range
Nonlinearity
Package Alignment Error
Inter-Axis Alignment Error
Cross Axis Sensitivity1
SENSITIVITY (RATIOMETRIC)2
Sensitivity at XOUT, YOUT, ZOUT
Sensitivity Change Due to Temperature3
ZERO g BIAS LEVEL (RATIOMETRIC)
0 g Voltage at XOUT, YOUT, ZOUT
0 g Offset vs. Temperature
NOISE PERFORMANCE
Noise Density XOUT, YOUT
Noise Density ZOUT
FREQUENCY RESPONSE4
Bandwidth XOUT, YOUT5
Bandwidth ZOUT5
RFILT Tolerance
Sensor Resonant Frequency
SELF-TEST6
Logic Input Low
Logic Input High
ST Actuation Current
Output Change at XOUT
Output Change at YOUT
Output Change at ZOUT
OUTPUT AMPLIFIER
Output Swing Low
Output Swing High
POWER SUPPLY
Operating Voltage Range
Supply Current
Turn-On Time7
TEMPERATURE
Operating Temperature Range
Conditions
Each axis
Min
Typ
±3
±3.6
±0.3
±1
±0.1
±1
270
300
±0.015
330
mV/g
%/°C
1.2
1.5
±1
1.8
V
mg/°C
% of full scale
Each axis
VS = 3 V
VS = 3 V
Each axis
VS = 3 V
Max
Unit
g
%
Degrees
Degrees
%
280
350
μg/√Hz rms
μg/√Hz rms
1600
550
32 ± 15%
5.5
Hz
Hz
kΩ
kHz
Self-test 0 to 1
Self-test 0 to 1
Self-test 0 to 1
+0.6
+2.4
+60
−150
+150
−60
V
V
μA
mV
mV
mV
No load
No load
0.1
2.8
V
V
No external filter
No external filter
2.0
VS = 3 V
No external filter
−25
1
3.6
V
μA
ms
+70
°C
320
1
Defined as coupling between any two axes.
Sensitivity is essentially ratiometric to VS.
3
Defined as the output change from ambient-to-maximum temperature or ambient-to-minimum temperature.
4
Actual frequency response controlled by user-supplied external filter capacitors (CX, CY, CZ).
5
Bandwidth with external capacitors = 1/(2 × π × 32 kΩ × C). For CX, CY = 0.003 μF, bandwidth = 1.6 kHz. For CZ = 0.01 μF, bandwidth = 500 Hz. For CX, CY, CZ = 10 μF,
bandwidth = 0.5 Hz.
6
Self-test response changes cubically with VS.
7
Turn-on time is dependent on CX, CY, CZ and is approximately 160 × CX or CY or CZ + 1 ms, where CX, CY, CZ are in μF.
2
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ADXL330
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
Table 2.
Parameter
Acceleration (Any Axis, Unpowered)
Acceleration (Any Axis, Powered)
VS
All Other Pins
Output Short-Circuit Duration
(Any Pin to Common)
Temperature Range (Powered)
Temperature Range (Storage)
Stresses above those listed under Absolute Maximum Ratings
may cause permanent damage to the device. This is a stress
rating only; functional operation of the device at these or any
other conditions above those indicated in the operational
section of this specification is not implied. Exposure to absolute
maximum rating conditions for extended periods may affect
device reliability.
Rating
10,000 g
10,000 g
−0.3 V to +7.0 V
(COM − 0.3 V) to (VS + 0.3 V)
Indefinite
−55°C to +125°C
−65°C to +150°C
CRITICAL ZONE
TL TO TP
tP
TP
TEMPERATURE
RAMP-UP
TL
tL
TSMAX
TSMIN
tS
RAMP-DOWN
05677-002
PREHEAT
t25°C TO PEAK
TIME
Figure 2. Recommended Soldering Profile
Table 3. Recommended Soldering Profile
Profile Feature
Average Ramp Rate (TL to TP)
Preheat
Minimum Temperature (TSMIN)
Maximum Temperature (TSMAX)
Time (TSMIN to TSMAX), tS
TSMAX to TL
Ramp-Up Rate
Time Maintained Above Liquidous (TL)
Liquidous Temperature (TL)
Time (tL)
Peak Temperature (TP)
Time within 5°C of Actual Peak Temperature (tP)
Ramp-Down Rate
Time 25°C to Peak Temperature
Sn63/Pb37
3°C/s max
Pb-Free
3°C/s max
100°C
150°C
60 s to 120 s
150°C
200°C
60 s to 180 s
3°C/s max
3°C/s max
183°C
60 s to 150 s
240°C + 0°C/−5°C
10 s to 30 s
6°C/s max
6 minutes max
217°C
60 s to 150 s
260°C + 0°C/−5°C
20 s to 40 s
6°C/s max
8 minutes max
ESD CAUTION
ESD (electrostatic discharge) sensitive device. Electrostatic charges as high as 4000 V readily accumulate on the
human body and test equipment and can discharge without detection. Although this product features
proprietary ESD protection circuitry, permanent damage may occur on devices subjected to high energy
electrostatic discharges. Therefore, proper ESD precautions are recommended to avoid performance
degradation or loss of functionality.
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ADXL330
0.50
MAX
NC
VS
VS
NC
PIN CONFIGURATION AND FUNCTION DESCRIPTIONS
4
0.65
16
NC
ST
15
14
0.325
13
1
ADXL330
2
TOP VIEW
(Not to Scale)
12
XOUT
11
NC
10
YOUT
0.35
MAX
0.65
+Y
+X
COM
5
6
9
7
4
NC
1.95
8
NC = NO CONNECT
0.325
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4
ZOUT
NC
+Z
COM
3
COM
COM
CENTER PAD IS NOT
INTERNALLY CONNECTED
BUT SHOULD BE SOLDERED
FOR MECHANICAL INTEGRITY
DIMENSIONS SHOWN IN MILLIMETERS
Figure 4. Recommended PCB Layout
Figure 3. Pin Configuration
Table 4. Pin Function Descriptions
Pin No.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
Mnemonic
NC
ST
COM
NC
COM
COM
COM
ZOUT
NC
YOUT
NC
XOUT
NC
VS
VS
NC
Description
No Connect
Self-Test
Common
No Connect
Common
Common
Common
Z Channel Output
No Connect
Y Channel Output
No Connect
X Channel Output
No Connect
Supply Voltage (2.0 V to 3.6 V)
Supply Voltage (2.0 V to 3.6 V)
No Connect
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1.95
ADXL330
TYPICAL PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS
35
16
30
14
12
25
% OF POPULATION
20
15
10
10
8
6
4
0
1.42
1.44
1.46
1.48
1.50
1.52
1.54
1.56
0
1.58
0.95 0.96 0.97 0.98 0.99 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09
OUTPUT (V)
OUTPUT (V)
Figure 8. X-Axis Zero g Bias at 25°C, VS = 2 V
16
35
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30
12
% OF POPULATION
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20
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6
10
4
5
2
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Figure 5. X-Axis Zero g Bias at 25°C, VS = 3 V
0
1.42
1.44
1.46
1.48
1.50
1.52
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2
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1.54
1.56
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% OF POPULATION
N > 1000 for all typical performance plots, unless otherwise noted.
0
1.58
0.95 0.96 0.97 0.98 0.99 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09
OUTPUT (V)
OUTPUT (V)
Figure 6. Y-Axis Zero g Bias at 25°C, VS = 3 V
Figure 9. Y-Axis Zero g Bias at 25°C, VS = 2 V
40
25
35
20
% OF POPULATION
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20
15
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10
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1.42
1.44
1.46
1.48
1.50
1.52
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1.56
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1.58
0.88 0.90 0.92 0.94 0.96 0.98 1.00 1.02 1.04 1.06 1.08 1.10 1.12 1.14 1.16
OUTPUT (V)
OUTPUT (V)
Figure 7. Z-Axis Zero g Bias at 25°C, VS = 3 V
Figure 10. Z-Axis Zero g Bias at 25°C, VS = 2 V
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ADXL330
35
1.55
N=8
1.54
30
25
1.52
1.51
20
VOLTS
% OF POPULATION
1.53
15
1.50
1.49
1.48
10
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0
–2.5 –2.0 –1.5 –1.0 –0.5
0
0.5
1.0
1.5
2.0
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1.47
5
1.46
1.45
–30
2.5
–20
–10
0
TEMPERATURE COEFFICIENT (mg/°C)
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
TEMPERATURE (°C)
Figure 14. X-Axis Zero g Bias vs. Temperature—8 Parts Soldered to PCB
Figure 11. X-Axis Zero g Bias Temperature Coefficient, VS = 3 V
40
1.55
N=8
1.54
35
1.53
1.52
25
1.51
VOLTS
% OF POPULATION
30
20
1.50
1.49
15
1.48
10
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–2.5 –2.0 –1.5 –1.0 –0.5
0
0.5
1.0
1.5
2.0
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1.47
5
1.46
1.45
–30
2.5
–20
–10
0
TEMPERATURE COEFFICIENT (mg/°C)
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
TEMPERATURE (°C)
Figure 12. Y-Axis Zero g Bias Temperature Coefficient, VS = 3 V
Figure 15. Y-Axis Zero g Bias vs. Temperature—8 Parts Soldered to PCB
30
1.55
N=8
1.54
1.53
1.52
20
VOLTS
1.51
15
1.50
1.49
10
1.48
0
–2.5 –2.0 –1.5 –1.0 –0.5
0
0.5
1.0
1.5
2.0
1.46
1.45
–30
2.5
TEMPERATURE COEFFICIENT (mg/°C)
Figure 13. Z-Axis Zero g Bias Temperature Coefficient, VS = 3 V
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1.47
5
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% OF POPULATION
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–20
–10
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
TEMPERATURE (°C)
Figure 16. Z-Axis Zero g Bias vs. Temperature—8 Parts Soldered to PCB
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ADXL330
60
35
30
40
30
20
10
0.26
0.27
0.28
0.29
0.30
0.31
0.32
0.33
20
15
10
5
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25
0
0.170 0.174 0.178 0.182 0.186 0.190 0.194 0.198 0.202 0.206 0.210
0.34
SENSITIVITY (V/g)
SENSITIVITY (V/g)
Figure 20. X-Axis Sensitivity at 25°C, VS = 2 V
70
40
60
35
30
50
% OF POPULATION
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30
20
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20
15
5
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0
0.26
0.27
0.28
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0.170 0.174 0.178 0.182 0.186 0.190 0.194 0.198 0.202 0.206 0.210
0.34
SENSITIVITY (V/g)
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10
SENSITIVITY (V/g)
Figure 18. Y-Axis Sensitivity at 25°C, VS = 3 V
Figure 21. Y-Axis Sensitivity at 25°C, VS = 2 V
70
40
60
35
30
% OF POPULATION
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40
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15
10
5
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0
0.25
0.26
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0.172 0.176 0.180 0.184 0.188 0.192 0.196 0.200 0.204 0.208 0.212
0.33
SENSITIVITY (V/g)
SENSITIVITY (V/g)
Figure 19. Z-Axis Sensitivity at 25°C, VS = 3 V
Figure 22. Z-Axis Sensitivity at 25°C, VS = 2 V
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% OF POPULATION
Figure 17. X-Axis Sensitivity at 25°C, VS = 3 V
% OF POPULATION
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% OF POPULATION
50
ADXL330
90
0.33
N=8
80
0.32
60
SENSITIVITY (V/g)
% OF POPULATION
70
50
40
30
0.31
0.30
0.29
20
0
–2.0 –1.6 –1.2 –0.8 –0.4
0
0.4
0.8
1.2
1.6
0.27
–30
2.0
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0.28
10
–20
–10
0
DRIFT (%)
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
70
80
70
80
TEMPERATURE (°C)
Figure 23. X-Axis Sensitivity Drift Over Temperature, VS = 3 V
Figure 26. X-Axis Sensitivity vs. Temperature
8 Parts Soldered to PCB, VS = 3 V
70
0.33
N=8
0.32
50
SENSITIVITY (V/g)
40
30
0.31
0.30
0.29
20
0.28
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–2.0 –1.6 –1.2 –0.8 –0.4
0
0.4
0.8
1.2
1.6
0.27
–30
2.0
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% OF POPULATION
60
–20
–10
0
DRIFT (%)
10
20
30
40
50
60
TEMPERATURE (°C)
Figure 24. Y-Axis Sensitivity Drift Over Temperature, VS = 3 V
Figure 27. Y-Axis Sensitivity vs. Temperature
8 Parts Soldered to PCB, VS = 3 V
0.33
25
N=8
0.32
SENSITIVITY (V/g)
15
10
5
0.31
0.30
0.29
0
–1.0 –0.6 –0.2
0.2
0.6
1.0
1.4
1.8
2.2
2.6
0.27
–30
3.0
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% OF POPULATION
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–20
–10
0
10
20
30
40
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TEMPERATURE (°C)
DRIFT (%)
Figure 28. Z-Axis Sensitivity vs. Temperature
8 Parts Soldered to PCB, VS = 3 V
Figure 25. Z-Axis Sensitivity Drift Over Temperature, VS = 3 V
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ADXL330
600
T
400
4
300
3
200
2
1
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100
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CURRENT (µA)
500
0
0
1
2
3
4
5
CH1 1.00V BW CH2 500mV
CH3 500mV CH4 500mV
6
SUPPLY (V)
B
W
M1.00ms
T 9.400%
A CH1
300mV
Figure 30. Typical Turn-On Time—CX, CY, CZ = 0.0047 μF, VS = 3 V
Figure 29. Typical Current Consumption vs. Supply Voltage
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ADXL330
THEORY OF OPERATION
The ADXL330 is a complete 3-axis acceleration measurement
system on a single monolithic IC. The ADXL330 has a measurement range of ±3 g minimum. It contains a polysilicon surface
micromachined sensor and signal conditioning circuitry to
implement an open-loop acceleration measurement architecture.
The output signals are analog voltages that are proportional to
acceleration. The accelerometer can measure the static acceleration of gravity in tilt sensing applications as well as dynamic
acceleration resulting from motion, shock, or vibration.
The sensor is a polysilicon surface micromachined structure
built on top of a silicon wafer. Polysilicon springs suspend the
structure over the surface of the wafer and provide a resistance
against acceleration forces. Deflection of the structure is measured using a differential capacitor that consists of independent
fixed plates and plates attached to the moving mass. The fixed
plates are driven by 180° out-of-phase square waves. Acceleration
deflects the moving mass and unbalances the differential
capacitor resulting in a sensor output whose amplitude is
proportional to acceleration. Phase-sensitive demodulation
techniques are then used to determine the magnitude and
direction of the acceleration.
The demodulator output is amplified and brought off-chip
through a 32 kΩ resistor. The user then sets the signal bandwidth of the device by adding a capacitor. This filtering improves
measurement resolution and helps prevent aliasing.
MECHANICAL SENSOR
The ADXL330 uses a single structure for sensing the X, Y, and
Z axes. As a result, the three axes sense directions are highly
orthogonal with little cross axis sensitivity. Mechanical misalignment of the sensor die to the package is the chief source
of cross axis sensitivity. Mechanical misalignment can, of
course, be calibrated out at the system level.
PERFORMANCE
Rather than using additional temperature compensation
circuitry, innovative design techniques ensure high
performance is built-in to the ADXL330. As a result, there is
neither quantization error nor nonmonotonic behavior, and
temperature hysteresis is very low (typically less than 3 mg over
the −25°C to +70°C temperature range).
Figure 14, Figure 15, and Figure 16 show the zero g output
performance of eight parts (X-, Y-, and Z-axis) soldered to a
PCB over a −25°C to +70°C temperature range.
Figure 26, Figure 27, and Figure 28 demonstrate the typical
sensitivity shift over temperature for supply voltages of 3 V. This
is typically better than ±1% over the −25°C to +70°C
temperature range.
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ADXL330
APPLICATIONS
POWER SUPPLY DECOUPLING
For most applications, a single 0.1 μF capacitor, CDC, placed
close to the ADXL330 supply pins adequately decouples the
accelerometer from noise on the power supply. However, in
applications where noise is present at the 50 kHz internal clock
frequency (or any harmonic thereof), additional care in power
supply bypassing is required as this noise can cause errors in
acceleration measurement. If additional decoupling is needed,
a 100 Ω (or smaller) resistor or ferrite bead can be inserted in
the supply line. Additionally, a larger bulk bypass capacitor
(1 μF or greater) can be added in parallel to CDC. Ensure that
the connection from the ADXL330 ground to the power supply
ground is low impedance because noise transmitted through
ground has a similar effect as noise transmitted through VS.
SETTING THE BANDWIDTH USING CX, CY, AND CZ
The ADXL330 has provisions for band limiting the XOUT, YOUT,
and ZOUT pins. Capacitors must be added at these pins to
implement low-pass filtering for antialiasing and noise
reduction. The equation for the 3 dB bandwidth is
F−3 dB = 1/(2π(32 kΩ) × C(X, Y, Z))
or more simply
F–3 dB = 5 μF/C(X, Y, Z)
The tolerance of the internal resistor (RFILT) typically varies as
much as ±15% of its nominal value (32 kΩ), and the bandwidth
varies accordingly. A minimum capacitance of 0.0047 μF for CX,
CY, and CZ is recommended in all cases.
Table 5. Filter Capacitor Selection, CX, CY, and CZ
Bandwidth (Hz)
1
10
50
100
200
500
Capacitor (μF)
4.7
0.47
0.10
0.05
0.027
0.01
instance, if there are multiple supply voltages), then a low VF
clamping diode between ST and VS is recommended.
DESIGN TRADE-OFFS FOR SELECTING FILTER
CHARACTERISTICS: THE NOISE/BW TRADE-OFF
The selected accelerometer bandwidth ultimately determines
the measurement resolution (smallest detectable acceleration).
Filtering can be used to lower the noise floor to improve the
resolution of the accelerometer. Resolution is dependent on the
analog filter bandwidth at XOUT, YOUT, and ZOUT.
The output of the ADXL330 has a typical bandwidth of greater
than 500 Hz. The user must filter the signal at this point to limit
aliasing errors. The analog bandwidth must be no more than
half the analog-to-digital sampling frequency to minimize
aliasing. The analog bandwidth can be further decreased to
reduce noise and improve resolution.
The ADXL330 noise has the characteristics of white Gaussian
noise, which contributes equally at all frequencies and is
described in terms of μg/√Hz (the noise is proportional to the
square root of the accelerometer bandwidth). The user should
limit bandwidth to the lowest frequency needed by the application to maximize the resolution and dynamic range of the
accelerometer.
With the single-pole, roll-off characteristic, the typical noise of
the ADXL330 is determined by
rms Noise = Noise Density × ( BW × 1.6 )
Often, the peak value of the noise is desired. Peak-to-peak noise
can only be estimated by statistical methods. Table 6 is useful
for estimating the probabilities of exceeding various peak
values, given the rms value.
Table 6. Estimation of Peak-to-Peak Noise
Peak-to-Peak Value
2 × rms
4 × rms
6 × rms
8 × rms
SELF-TEST
The ST pin controls the self-test feature. When this pin is set to
VS, an electrostatic force is exerted on the accelerometer beam.
The resulting movement of the beam allows the user to test if
the accelerometer is functional. The typical change in output is
−500 mg (corresponding to −150 mV) in the X-axis, 500 mg (or
150 mV) on the Y-axis, and −200 mg (or −60 mV) on the Z-axis.
This ST pin may be left open circuit or connected to common
(COM) in normal use.
% of Time that Noise Exceeds
Nominal Peak-to-Peak Value
32
4.6
0.27
0.006
USE WITH OPERATING VOLTAGES OTHER THAN 3 V
The ADXL330 is tested and specified at VS = 3 V; however, it
can be powered with VS as low as 2 V or as high as 3.6 V. Note
that some performance parameters change as the supply voltage
is varied.
Never expose the ST pin to voltages greater than VS + 0.3 V. If
this cannot be guaranteed due to the system design (for
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ADXL330
The ADXL330 output is ratiometric, therefore, the output
sensitivity (or scale factor) varies proportionally to the
supply voltage. At VS = 3.6 V, the output sensitivity is
typically 360 mV/g. At VS = 2 V, the output sensitivity is
typically 195 mV/g.
At VS = 2 V, the self-test response is approximately −60 mV for
the X-axis, +60 mV for the Y-axis, and −25 mV for the Z-axis.
The zero g bias output is also ratiometric, so the zero g output is
nominally equal to VS/2 at all supply voltages.
AXES OF ACCELERATION SENSITIVITY
The supply current decreases as the supply voltage decreases.
Typical current consumption at VS = 3.6 V is 375 μA, and
typical current consumption at VS = 2 V is 200 μA.
AZ
The output noise is not ratiometric but is absolute in volts;
therefore, the noise density decreases as the supply voltage
increases. This is because the scale factor (mV/g) increases
while the noise voltage remains constant. At VS = 3.6 V, the
X- and Y-axis noise density is typically 230 μg/√Hz, while at
VS = 2 V, the X- and Y-axis noise density is typically 350 μg/√Hz.
TOP
AX
Figure 31. Axes of Acceleration Sensitivity, Corresponding Output Voltage
Increases When Accelerated Along the Sensitive Axis
XOUT = –1g
YOUT = 0g
ZOUT = 0g
TOP
GRAVITY
TOP
TOP
XOUT = 0g
YOUT = –1g
ZOUT = 0g
TOP
XOUT = 1g
YOUT = 0g
ZOUT = 0g
TOP
XOUT = 0g
YOUT = 0g
ZOUT = 1g
Figure 32. Output Response vs. Orientation to Gravity
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XOUT = 0g
YOUT = 0g
ZOUT = –1g
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XOUT = 0g
YOUT = 1g
ZOUT = 0g
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Self-test response in g is roughly proportional to the square of
the supply voltage. However, when ratiometricity of sensitivity
is factored in with supply voltage, the self-test response in volts
is roughly proportional to the cube of the supply voltage. For
example, at VS = 3.6 V, the self-test response for the ADXL330 is
approximately −275 mV for the X-axis, +275 mV for the Y-axis,
and −100 mV for the Z-axis.
AY
ADXL330
OUTLINE DIMENSIONS
0.20 MIN
PIN 1
INDICATOR
0.20 MIN
13
PIN 1
INDICATOR
4.15
4.00 SQ
3.85
0.65 BSC
TOP
VIEW
1
12
BOTTOM
VIEW
9
2.43
1.75 SQ
1.08
4
8
0.55
0.50
0.45
16
5
1.95 BSC
0.05 MAX
0.02 NOM
1.50
1.45
1.40
SEATING
PLANE
0.35
0.30
0.25
COPLANARITY
0.05
Figure 33. 16-Lead Lead Frame Chip Scale Package [LFCSP_LQ]
4 mm × 4 mm Body, Thick Quad
(CP-16-5)
Dimensions shown in millimeters
ORDERING GUIDE
Model
ADXL330KCPZ 1
ADXL330KCPZ–RL1
EVAL-ADXL330
1
Measurement Range
±3 g
±3 g
Specified Voltage
3V
3V
Temperature Range
−25°C to +70°C
−25°C to +70°C
Z = Pb-free part.
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Package Description
16-Lead LFCSP_LQ
16-Lead LFCSP_LQ
Evaluation Board
Package Option
CP-16-5
CP-16-5
ADXL330
NOTES
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ADXL330
NOTES
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