The ADXL335 3-Axis Analog Output Accelerometer is a compact and low-power sensor designed to measure acceleration along the X, Y, and Z axes. It provides analog voltage outputs that are proportional to the acceleration experienced along each axis. This accelerometer is ideal for a variety of applications that require precise motion tracking, tilt sensing, and orientation detection, such as robotics, wearable devices, motion-activated systems, and automated control systems.
Key Features:
3-Axis Acceleration Measurement: Measures acceleration in the X, Y, and Z axes, providing full 3D motion tracking.
Analog Output: Provides separate analog outputs for each axis, which can be easily read by an ADC (Analog-to-Digital Converter) for data processing.
Low Power Consumption: Operates at a low current, making it suitable for battery-powered applications and portable devices.
Wide Voltage Range: Operates within a supply voltage range of 1.8V to 3.6V, compatible with most microcontrollers such as Arduino, ESP32, and Raspberry Pi.
Measurement Range: Typically measures acceleration in the range of ±3g, making it ideal for motion detection in everyday applications.
Small Form Factor: Its compact size makes it easy to integrate into various projects, especially those with limited space.
Temperature Stability: It is designed to work over a wide temperature range, maintaining accurate readings in various environmental conditions.
Applications:
Motion Sensing and Detection: In wearable devices, health monitoring, and fitness trackers.
Tilt Sensing: Used in gaming controllers, robotic systems, and orientation-based applications.
Inertial Measurement Units (IMUs): Used for navigation, stability, and balancing in drones, robots, and other autonomous vehicles.
Vibration Detection: Measures vibrations for machinery or equipment monitoring and fault detection.
Shock Detection: Used in industrial systems to detect sudden acceleration or deceleration events that could indicate a problem.
The ADXL335 3-Axis Analog Accelerometer is a versatile, low-cost solution for accurately measuring acceleration, tilt, and motion. It provides reliable performance in various IoT, robotics, automotive, and industrial applications, offering easy integration with microcontrollers for real-time data processing and analysis.