Extending the Life of Wireless Networks and Aerial Platforms

Analog Devices has introduced two new accelerometers to be included in its widely used family of low-noise, low-drift, low-power 3-axis MEMS accelerometers.

The ADXL356 and ADXL357 MEMS accelerometers deliver low noise performance at high frequencies, enabling high-resolution vibration measurement. This enables early detection of machinery faults in condition monitoring applications.

While achieving this performance, the devices consume very low power, making them suitable for use in wireless sensor networks. The new MEMS accelerometers are designed to provide accurate and stable inclination measurement without saturating the sensor, even in environments with strong shock and vibration.

This is a critical requirement for inclination measurement applications operating on heavy equipment or aerial platforms such as unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). This latest product, presented by ADI based on high-performance sensor technology, provides high-quality data for Internet of Things (IoT) applications and implements smart sensing at the network edge.

The ADXL356 3-axis accelerometer with analog output and the ADXL357 with digital output offer selectable measurement ranges of ±10g, ±20g, or ±40g to increase versatility. Additionally, by using a hermetic package, the final product can maintain repeatability and stability specifications for extended periods even after shipment from the factory. The highly integrated, low-power ADXL357 in a compact form factor consumes only 200µA, enabling longer operational life for battery-powered applications such as wireless networks used in condition monitoring, aerial platforms like UAVs, and IoT applications.