ADIS16265 - FAQ

What is an accelerometer and a gyroscope, and how do they differ?

An accelerometer is a sensor that measures acceleration or translational motion. A gyroscope is an angular rate sensor - it measures the rate of angular rotation. While angular accelerometers (devices that measure the rate of change of angular rotation) do exist, they are rarely used. Generally, accelerometers are thought of as devices that measure linear acceleration.

What is an inertial sensor?

Strictly speaking, an inertial sensor is a device that uses inertia to perform a measurement. As a practical matter, when people say "inertial sensor" they are referring to an accelerometer or a gyroscope.

What are the shock ratings or limits for the MEMS devices?

The MEMS elements are typically rated between 2000 g's to 3500 g's of shock. The specific device data sheet should be refered to for the actual absolute maximum limits.

Be aware of the device sensitivity to shock, as the limits can be exceeded during PCB separation, cleaning, dropping, or bumping and a variety of other board processing steps.

What are the moisture absorption specifications or considerations for the iSensor products?

Each of the iSensor LGA products has an MSL rating per JEDEC J-STD-033. Per J-STD-033, all iSensor LGAs are stored and shipped from ADI in trays, which are vacuum packed inside antistatic bags with desiccant bags and moisture indicator strips. The MSL rating is clearly labeled on the outside of the antistatic bag, normally with a white stick with blue text.

It's important to check with your manufacturing resources regarding their MSL handing procedures and verify that it gets appropriate consideration. Always inspect incoming materials to verify packaging per
J-STD-033, including the moisture indicator strip, which can alert inspectors to broken seals and potential exposure to moisture. If the integrity of the packaging is in doubt, use a bake-out per J-STD-033 and manage the devices exposure to moisture prior to solder reflow.

What are some of the mechanical stress considerations when mounting iSensor devices?

Packages with small lead structures can be fractured by any process that causes printed circuit board (PCB) tourque. This flexing, or bending of the PCB, can result in fractures and device separation.

Do not assume that the PCB score and snap processes are benign. It is very difficult to quantify the amount of stress it can place on a single lead. The iSensor LGA evaluation boards use a routing bit and clamping system to greatly reduce stress on the lead structure during PCB separation. The use of underfill systems, such as Hysol 4450, can increase the attachment area underneath a device and help prevent lead fracture.

加速度センサーとジャイロスコープとは何ですか?これらの違いは何でしょうか?

加速度センサーとは、加速度または並進運動を測定するセンサーです。ジャイロスコープとは角速度センサーであり、回転角速度を計測します。角加速度センサー(角回転の変化速度を測定するデバイス)もありますが、めったに使用されません。一般に、加速度センサーは線形加速度を測定するデバイスと考えられています。

慣性センサーの分解能の限界は何ですか?

一般に、慣性センサーの分解能の限界となるのはノイズです。上述したように、RMSノイズを計算してみてください。通常、RMSノイズのレベルを下回る信号を分解することはできません。

慣性センサーとは何ですか?

厳密にいえば、慣性センサーとは慣性を利用して測定を行うデバイスのことです。しかし、一般的に「慣性センサー」というとき、加速度センサーかジャイロスコープのことを意味しています。

慣性センサーの主な誤差源は何ですか?

大部分の慣性センサーにはいくつかの誤差源があります。誤差源には簡単に処理できるものとそうでないものがあります。以下はそのいくつかの例です。

ジャイロスコープはどこで使用されていますか?

ジャイロスコープは、物体の回転速度や回転量を知りたいときに使用します。回転速度を求める方法は多数ありますが(光学的方法や磁気的方法など)、ジャイロスコープの特長は、外付け部品を使わずに測定できることです。以下はそのいくつかの例です。