A10YD5

The A10YD5 is a three-axis capacitive MEMS accelerometer with true DC response, so it measures static acceleration, tilt and slow motion as well as vibration on X, Y and Z from a single mounting point. A variable-capacitance MEMS element with internal AC excitation and demodulation outputs a single-ended voltage signal proportional to acceleration on each axis, and with 800 mV/g sensitivity and a ±5 g range it is a high-sensitivity model in the family, with ±5 g for low-level structural motion and tilt. Typical uses include civil structural testing, floor and foundation motion, tilt and inclination measurement and low-frequency ride and comfort work.

The response is flat within ±5% from DC to 700 Hz, with ≤ 2% transverse sensitivity and 0.1% typical non-linearity (0.3% max), a ±4 V full-scale output and noise of 17 µg/√Hz over 0 – 100 Hz. It runs from any 6 – 30 VDC supply with low power consumption and survives 2,000 g pk shock. The laser-welded titanium-alloy 22.6 mm cube weighs 38 g, is sealed to IP68, and carries a single 5/16-32 9-pin connector for all three channels with the signal ground isolated from the housing, on an M5 stud mount (10-32 optional).

True DC response

Capacitive MEMS sensing measures from 0 Hz, so static tilt, sustained acceleration and slow motion are captured alongside vibration to 700 Hz. Resonance 1.9 kHz, transverse sensitivity ≤ 2%, non-linearity 0.1% typical.

Low-noise MEMS chip

An industry-leading capacitive DC-response MEMS chip gives 17 µg/√Hz noise over 0 – 100 Hz, with a single-ended ±4 V full-scale output that runs straight into a voltage-input DAQ from a 6 – 30 VDC supply at low power.

Three axes, one cube

Simultaneous X, Y and Z from a single laser-welded 22.6 mm cube titanium cube sealed to IP68, weighing 38 g, rated to 2,000 g rms vibration and 2,000 g pk shock and −55 to +125 °C. Signal ground isolated from the housing, one 5/16-32 9-pin connector and M5 stud mount at 3.0 N·m.

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