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SDI 1522 SURFACE MOUNT ACCELEROMETERS

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SDI Model 1522L accelerometers
Download the SDI 1522 Datasheet

The Model 1522 is an industrial-grade surface mount MEMS DC accelerometer with enhanced temperature performance and a low-cost design. Like the SDI Model 1521, it is designed for use between -55°C and +125°C, however, the Model 1522 has only half the bias and scale-factor temperature coefficients of the Model 1521. Each nitrogen-damped, hermetically sealed Model 1522 accelerometer undergoes individual temperature testing, programming, calibration, and verification within a climate chamber environment to ensure its improved performance in more temperature-intensive applications. These features make the SDI Model 1522 ideal for applications characterized by large or rapid temperature fluctuations, or where particularly hot or cold operating temperatures persist over an extended period.
 

AVAILABLE

G-RANGES

± 2 g

± 5 g

± 10 g

± 25 g

± 50 g

± 100 g

± 200 g

± 400 g

  • Low Noise: 7 μg/rootHz Typical for ±2g Full Scale Versions

  • Superior Bias & Scale Factor Temperature Coefficients

  • Responds to frequencies from zero (DC) to 2000+ Hz

  • High Stability and Durability

  • -55 to +125°C Operation

  • ±4V Differential Output

  • +5 VDC, 5 mA Power (Typical)

  • Integrated Sensor & Amplifier

  • Internal Temperature Sensor

  • Nitrogen Damped & Hermetically Sealed

  • Serialized for Traceability & RoHS Compliant

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Each miniature, hermetically sealed package combines a MEMS capacitive sense element for DC measurement and a custom integrated circuit that includes a sense amplifier and differential output stage. This design ensures that the device remains relatively insensitive to temperature changes and gradients. Each package undergoes individual testing, programming, and calibration by SDI, and is marked with a serial number on its top and bottom surfaces for easy traceability. Additionally, every 1522 is accompanied by its calibration test report, displaying the actual measured bias, scale factor, linearity, operating current, and frequency response performance numbers.

ZERO TO MEDIUM FREQUENCY APPLICATIONS

SDI Accelerometer apps
g Range
Sensitivity, Differential
Frequency Response (Typ, 3 dB)
Frequency Response (Min, 3 dB)
Frequency Response (Typ, 5%)
Output Noise, Differential (RMS, Typ)
Max. Mechanical Shock (0.1 ms)
g
mV/g
Hz
Hz
Hz
μg/(root Hz)
g (peak)
±2
2000
0 – 525
0 – 300
0 – 250
7
2000
±5
800
0 – 800
0 – 420
0 – 400
12
2000
±10
400
0 – 1100
0 – 660
0 – 700
18
5000
±25
160
0 – 1750
0 – 1050
0 – 1300
25
5000
±50
80
0 – 2100
0 – 1400
0 – 1600
50
5000
±100
40
0 – 3000
0 – 1700
0 – 1700
100
5000
±200
20
0 – 3600
0 – 2100
0 – 1900
200
5000
±400
10
0 – 4200
0 – 2400
0 – 2000
400
5000

OPERATION

The sensitive axis of the Model 1522 is perpendicular to the bottom of the package, and with positive acceleration resulting from a positive force pushing on the bottom of the package. The seismic center is located on a centerline through the dual sense elements and halfway between them. 

The Model 1522 produces a differential ±4 volts output voltage, the value of which varies with acceleration as shown in the figure. The seismic center is located on a centerline through the dual sense elements halfway between them.  Any errors due to rotation about this point are effectively cancelled by the internal electronics.

Two reference voltages, +5.0 and +2.5 volts (nominal), are required; scale factor is ratiometric to the +5.0 volt reference voltage relative to GND, and both outputs at zero acceleration are nominally the same as the +2.5 volt input.  

Differential Signal plot

PERFORMANCE - ALL VERSIONS

All Models: Unless otherwise specified, Vs=+8 to +32 VDC, TC=25°C, Differential Mode.  Span = ±g range = 8000 mV.

Note (1): For 2g thru 50g only; 100g and greater versions are tested and specified from -65 to +65g.

NOTICE:  Stresses greater than those listed may cause permanent damage to the device.  These are maximum stress ratings only.  Functional operation of the device at or above these conditions is not implied.

PACKAGE DIMENSIONS

L Package drawing

Please see the data sheet for sensor location and other additional details. 

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OPTIONAL ACCESSORY

Model EB-L Analog Test Set

​The Model EB-L Analog Test Set provides a convenient means of testing and evaluating all Silicon Designs Model 1522 industrial-grade MEMS DC surface mount accelerometers. 

The zero-insertion-force socket is pre-fitted to the board, which includes set jumpers for advanced features of Silicon Designs MEMS DC accelerometers. A 10-pin connector and ribbon cable provide connections to the end-user's own test equipment.

The EB-L Analog Test Set and Silicon Designs Model 1522 industrial-grade MEMS DC surface mount accelerometer are sold separately.

 

EB-L and EB-J Test Board Sets
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