Triaxial Accelerometer Miniaturizes Motion Sensing

Expanding the company's family of compact low-g linear accelerometers, the analog-output LIS302ALK provides individual acceleration values for all three axes. The sensor resides in a 5 mm x 3 mm x 0.9 mm plastic package that provides shock survivability up to 10,000g in 0.1 ms. Full-scale output range is ±2.0g, making it suitable for low-frequency vibration monitoring. Other features include a power-down mode current of 1 µA, built-in self test, and RoHS compliance. Samples of the LIS302ALK are available now with volume pricing set at $2.95 each/30,000. STMICROELECTRONICS, Lexington, MA. (888) 787-3550.