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BMA400

3-axes ultra-low power accelerometer

The BMA400 is a 3-axes ultra-low power accelerometer from Bosch Sensortec. View the full BMA400 datasheet below including key specifications, absolute maximum ratings.

Official BMA400 datasheet (PDF) — the source this page was extracted from.

Manufacturer

Bosch Sensortec

Package

LGA-12 (2x2mm)

BMA400 Key Specifications

ParameterValue
On Chip Fifo Size1 KB
Package Dimensions2mm x 2mm x 0.95mm
Acceleration Ranges±2g/±4g/±8g/±16g
Communication InterfacesSPI (4-wire, 3-wire), I²C
Supply Voltage Io Domain1.2V to 3.6V
Low Pass Filter Bandwidth0.24*ODR to 0.48*ODR
Operating Temperature Range-40°C to +85°C
Operating Current Sleep Mode160 nA
Output Data Rate Normal Mode12.5 Hz to 800 Hz
Output Data Rate Low Power Mode25 Hz
Supply Voltage Internal Domains1.72V to 3.6V
Operating Current Low Power Mode850 nA
Operating Current Normal Mode Low Performance3.5 μA
Operating Current Normal Mode High Performance14.5 μA

BMA400 Overview

Part: BMA400 — Bosch Sensortec

Type: 3-Axis Ultra-Low Power Digital Accelerometer

Description: 12-bit digital triaxial accelerometer with selectable ±2g/±4g/±8g/±16g ranges, under 14.5 μA current consumption at highest performance, 1 KB FIFO and on-chip motion and position interrupts, in a 2 mm x 2 mm LGA package.

Operating Conditions:

  • VDDIO voltage range: 1.2–3.6 V
  • Output data rate: up to 800 Hz
  • Acceleration ranges: ±2g/±4g/±8g/±16g

Absolute Maximum Ratings:

  • Supply voltage (VDD pin): -0.3 to 3.6 V
  • Supply voltage (VDDIO pin): -0.3 to 3.6 V
  • Voltage at any logic pin: -0.3 to VDDIO + 0.3 V (<4 V)
  • Passive storage temperature: -50 to +150 °C (≤ 65% rel. H.)
  • Mechanical shock: 10,000 g (≤ 200 μs); 2,000 g (≤ 1.0 ms)
  • ESD: 2 kV HBM, 500 V CDM, 200 V MM

Key Specs:

  • Current consumption: < 14.5 μA at highest performance
  • Step counter: overall device current consumption 4 μA
  • Resolution: 12 bit
  • Acceleration ranges: ±2g/±4g/±8g/±16g
  • Low-pass filter bandwidth: 0.48*ODR
  • Maximum output data rate: 800 Hz
  • FIFO: 1 KB
  • VDDIO range: 1.2 to 3.6 V

Features:

  • Ultra-low power data acquisition without compromising performance
  • Auto-low power and auto-wakeup
  • Activity/inactivity detection
  • Step counter
  • Activity recognition (walking, running, standing still)
  • Orientation detection
  • Tap/double tap detection
  • 1 KB on-chip FIFO
  • SPI (4-wire, 3-wire) and I²C digital interfaces with 2 interrupt pins
  • RoHS compliant, halogen-free

Applications:

  • Step counting with ultra-low current consumption
  • Power management for mobile applications and smart watches
  • Fitness applications and activity tracking
  • Tap/double tap sensing
  • Drop detection for warranty logging
  • Window/door measurements for climate control and alarm systems
  • IoT applications powered by coin cell batteries

Package:

  • LGA, 12 pins, 2 mm x 2 mm footprint, 0.95 mm height

BMA400 Features

  • Small package size

LGA package (12 pins), footprint 2mm x 2mm, height 0.95 mm

  • Ultra-low power

Low current consumption of data acquisition without compromising on performance (< 14.5 μA with highest performance)

  • Programmable functionality

Acceleration ranges ±2g/±4g/±8g/±16g Low-pass filter bandwidths = 0.48*ODR up to a max. output data read out of 800Hz

  • On-chip FIFO

Integrated FIFO on sensor with 1 KB

  • On-chip interrupt features

Auto-low power/Auto wakeup Activity/In-activity Step Counter (overall device current consumption 4μA) Activity Recognition (Walking, Running, Standing still) Orientation detection Tap/double tap

  • Digital interface

SPI (4-wire, 3-wire), I²C, 2 interrupt pins

VDDIO voltage range: 1.2V to 3.6V

  • RoHS compliant, halogen-free

BMA400 Applications

  • Step Counting with ultra-low current consumption for extensive battery lifetime
  • Advanced system power management for mobile applications and (smart) watches
  • Fitness applications / Activity Tracking
  • Tap / double tap sensing
  • Drop detection for warranty logging
  • Window/door measurements for climate control and alarm systems
  • IoT applications powered by coin cell driven batteries, requiring <1μA and auto-wakeup functionality

BMA400 Absolute Maximum Ratings

Absolute maximum ratings

ParameterConditionMinMaxUnits
Voltage at Supply PinV DD Pin-0.33.6V
Voltage at Supply PinV DDIO Pin-0.33.6V
Voltage at any Logic PinNon-Supply Pin-0.3V DDIO +0.3, <4V
Passive Storage Temp. Range≤ 65% rel. H.-50+150°C
Mechanical ShockDuration ≤ 200μs10,000g
Mechanical ShockDuration ≤ 1.0ms2,000g
Mechanical ShockFree fall onto hard surfaces1.8m
ESDHBM, at any Pin2kV
ESDCDM500V
ESDMM200V

BMA400 Typical Application

  • Step Counting with ultra-low current consumption for extensive battery lifetime
  • Advanced system power management for mobile applications and (smart) watches
  • Fitness applications / Activity Tracking
  • Tap / double tap sensing
  • Drop detection for warranty logging
  • Window/door measurements for climate control and alarm systems
  • IoT applications powered by coin cell driven batteries, requiring <1μA and auto-wakeup functionality

BMA400 Package Information

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