Datasheet PDF
Datasheet PDF
Datasheet PDF
Features
■ 3.0V to 3.6V supply voltage
■ ~2mW power consumption
■ ±2g full-scale
■ 3 acceleration channels plus multiplexed
LGA-14 (3x5x0.9mm)
analog output
■ Ratiometric output voltage
■ Power down mode The LIS302ALB has a full scale of ±2g and it is
capable of measuring accelerations over a
■ Embedded self test maximum bandwidth of 2.0kHz. The device
■ 10000g high shock survivability bandwidth may be reduced by using external
■ ECOPACK® RoHS and “Green” compliant capacitances. A self-test capability allows the
(see Section 6) user to check the functioning of the sensor in the
final application.
Order codes
Part number Temperature range, °C Package Packing
Note: Tape & reel parts are compliant to International Standard EIA-481.
Contents
1 Block diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1.1 Pin description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
3 Functionality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
3.1 Sensing element . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
3.2 IC interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
3.3 Factory calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
4 Application hints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
4.1 Soldering information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
4.2 Output response vs. orientation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
6 Package information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
7 Revision history . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
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LIS302ALB Block diagram
1 Block diagram
X+ Routx Voutx
CHARGE S/H
Y+
AMPLIFIER
Z+
a MUX DEMUX
S/H
Routy Vouty
Z-
Y-
X- Routz Voutz
S/H
Vout
MUX
Aux_in S1 S0
Z 13 res 1
X 1 Vdd res
LIS302AL
Aux_in res
Vout S0
GND S1
Y Voutz ST
Vouty PD
8 6
Voutx
(TOP VIEW)
DIRECTION OF THE
DETECTABLE
ACCELERATIONS (BOTTOM VIEW)
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Block diagram LIS302ALB
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LIS302ALB Mechanical and electrical specifications
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Mechanical and electrical specifications LIS302ALB
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LIS302ALB Mechanical and electrical specifications
This is a Mechanical Shock sensitive device, improper handling can cause permanent
damages to the part
This is an ESD sensitive device, improper handling can cause permanent damages to
the part
2.4 Terminology
Sensitivity describes the gain of the sensor and can be determined by applying 1g
acceleration to it. As the sensor can measure DC accelerations this can be done easily by
pointing the axis of interest towards the center of the earth, note the output value, rotate the
sensor by 180 degrees (point to the sky) and note the output value again thus applying ±1g
acceleration to the sensor. Subtracting the larger output value from the smaller one and
dividing the result by 2 will give the actual sensitivity of the sensor. This value changes very
little over temperature (see sensitivity change vs. temperature) and also very little over time.
The Sensitivity Tolerance describes the range of Sensitivities of a large population of
sensors.
Zero-g level describes the actual output signal if there is no acceleration present. A sensor
in a steady state on a horizontal surface will measure 0g in X axis and 0g in Y axis whereas
the Z axis will measure +1g. The output is ideally for a 3.3V powered sensor Vdd/2 =
1650mV. A deviation from ideal 0-g level (1650mV in this case) is called Zero-g offset. Offset
of precise MEMS sensors is to some extend a result of stress to the sensor and therefore
the offset can slightly change after mounting the sensor onto a printed circuit board or
exposing it to extensive mechanical stress. Offset changes little over temperature - see
“Zero-g level change vs. temperature” - the Zero-g level of an individual sensor is very stable
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Mechanical and electrical specifications LIS302ALB
over lifetime. The Zero-g level tolerance describes the range of Zero-g levels of a population
of sensors.
Self Test allows to check the sensor functionality without moving it. The Self Test function is
off when the ST pin is connected to GND. When the ST pin is tied at Vdd an actuation force
is applied to the sensor, simulating a definite input acceleration. In this case the sensor
outputs will exhibit a voltage change in their DC levels which is related to the selected full
scale and depending on the Supply Voltage through the device sensitivity. When ST is
activated, the device output level is given by the algebraic sum of the signals produced by
the acceleration acting on the sensor and by the electrostatic test-force. If the output signals
change within the amplitude specified inside Table 2, than the sensor is working properly
and the parameters of the interface chip are within the defined specification.
Output impedance describes the resistor inside the output stage of each channel. This
resistor is part of a filter consisting of an external capacitor of at least 2.5nF and the internal
resistor. Due to the resistor level, only small inexpensive external capacitors are needed to
generate low corner frequencies. When interfacing with an ADC it is important to use high
input impedance input circuitries to avoid measurement errors. Note that the minimum load
capacitance forms a corner frequency close to the resonance frequency of the sensor. In
general the smallest possible bandwidth for a particular application should be chosen to get
the best results.
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LIS302ALB Functionality
3 Functionality
3.2 IC interface
The complete signal processing uses a fully differential structure, while the final stage
converts the differential signal into a single-ended one to be compatible with the external
world.
The first stage is a low-noise capacitive amplifier that implements a Correlated Double
Sampling (CDS) at its output to cancel the offset and the 1/f noise. The produced signal is
then sent to three different S&Hs, one for each channel, and made available to the outside.
The device provides an embedded multiplexer to allow the redirection of either the analog
output signals Voutx, Vouty, and Voutz or of an auxiliary input signal onto a single pin for
operation with a single channel A/D converter.
All the analog parameters (output offset voltage and sensitivity) are ratiometric to the
voltage supply. Increasing or decreasing the voltage supply, the sensitivity and the offset will
increase or decrease linearly. The feature provides the cancellation of the error related to
the voltage supply along an analog to digital conversion chain.
The product is factory calibrated at 3.3V. For availability of different supply voltage in the
maximum range [2.16V, 3.6V] contact factory
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Application hints LIS302ALB
4 Application hints
LIS302ALB
(top view)
Vdd Vdd
GND GND Z
100nF 10μF
1 13 1
X
LIS302AL
Pin 1 indicator
Aux In
S0
Vout
S1 Y
GND
ST Optional
Vout z
Optional
Vout Y
Cload y
Optional
Vout X
Digital signals Cload x
Power supply decoupling capacitors (100nF ceramic or polyester + 10μF Aluminum) should
be placed as near as possible to the device (common design practice).
The LIS302ALB allows to band limit Voutx, Vouty and Voutz through the use of external
capacitors. The recommended frequency range spans from DC up to 2.0kHz. Capacitors
must be added at output pins to implement low-pass filtering for antialiasing and noise
reduction. The equation for the cut-off frequency (ft) of the external filters is:
1
f t = ----------------------------------------------------------------
2π ⋅ R out ⋅ C load ( x, y, z )
Taking into account that the internal filtering resistor (Rout) has a nominal value equal to
32kΩ, the equation for the external filter cut-off frequency may be simplified as follows:
5μF
f t = ----------------------------------- [ Hz ]
C load ( x, y, z )
The tolerance of the internal resistor can vary typically of ±20% within its nominal value of
32kΩ; thus the cut-off frequency will vary accordingly. A minimum capacitance of 2.5nF for
Cload(x, y, z) is required in any case.
An external capacitor can be added to the Vout pin. Values below 10 pF are recommended.
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LIS302ALB Application hints
1 Hz 5 μF
10 Hz 0.5μF
20 Hz 250nF
50 Hz 100nF
100 Hz 50nF
200 Hz 25nF
500 Hz 10nF
0 0 Vout=Vout X
0 1 Vout=Vout Y
1 0 Vout=Vout Z
1 1 Vout=Aux_in
Bottom
X=1.65V (0g)
Y=1.65V (0g)
X=1.65V (0g) X=1.65V (0g) Top Z=1.17V (-1g)
Y=2.13V (+1g) TOP VIEW Y=1.17V (-1g)
Z=1.65V (0g) Z=1.65V (0g) Top
X=1.65V (0g)
Y=1.65V (0g)
Bottom Z=2.13V (+1g)
X=2.13V (+1g)
Y=1.65V (0g)
Z=1.65V (0g) Earth’s Surface
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Typical performance characteristics LIS302ALB
25
Percent of parts (%)
15
10 5
0 0
1.55 1.6 1.65 1.7 1.75 0.44 0.46 0.48 0.5 0.52
Zero g level (V) Sensitivity(V/g)
25
Percent of parts (%)
20 10
15
10 5
0 0
1.55 1.6 1.65 1.7 1.75 0.44 0.46 0.48 0.5 0.52
Zero g level (V) Sensitivity(V/g)
35 18
16
30
Percent of parts (%)
14
Percent of parts (%)
25
12
20 10
15 8
6
10
4
5
2
0 0
1.55 1.6 1.65 1.7 1.75 0.44 0.46 0.48 0.5 0.52
Zero g level (V) Sensitivity(V/g)
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45
30
40
25 35
30
20
25
15 20
10 15
10
5
5
0 0
2.5 2.0 1.5 1.0 0.5 0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 0.04 0.03 0.02 0.01 0 0.01 0.02 0.03 0.04
Zero g level change (mg/deg.C) Sensitivity Change(%/deg. C), 40/+85 Deg.C
40
30
35
25
Percent of parts (%)
Percent of parts (%)
30
20 25
15 20
15
10
10
5
5
0 0
2.5 2 1.5 1 0.5 0 0.5 1 1.5 2.0 2.5 0.04 0.03 0.02 0.01 0 0.01 0.02 0.03 0.04
Zero g level change (mg/deg.C) Sensitivity Change (%/deg. C), 40/+85 Deg.C
40
25
35
Percent of parts (%)
20 30
25
15
20
10 15
10
5
5
0 0
2.5 2.0 1.5 1.0 0.5 0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 0.04 0.03 0.02 0.01 0 0.01 0.02 0.03 0.04
Zero g level change (mg/deg.C) Sensitivity Change (%/deg. C), 40/+85 Deg.C
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Typical performance characteristics LIS302ALB
35
30
20
15
10
0
0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.9 1
current consumption (mA)
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LIS302ALB Package information
6 Package information
7773587 C
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Revision history LIS302ALB
7 Revision history
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LIS302ALB
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