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LIS3DH

3-axis Linear Accelerometer

The LIS3DH is a 3-axis linear accelerometer from STMicroelectronics. View the full LIS3DH datasheet below including key specifications, electrical characteristics, absolute maximum ratings.

Manufacturer

STMicroelectronics

Package

16-VFLGA

Lifecycle

Obsolete

Key Specifications

ParameterValue
Acceleration Range±2g, 4g, 8g, 16g
AxisX, Y, Z
Bandwidth0.5Hz ~ 625Hz
FeaturesAdjustable Bandwidth, Selectable Scale, Temperature Sensor
Mounting TypeSurface Mount
Operating Temperature-40°C ~ 85°C
Output TypeI2C, SPI
Package / Case16-VFLGA
Sensitivity (LSB/g)1000 (±2g) ~ 83 (±16g)
Supplier Device Package16-LGA (3x3)
TypeDigital
Supply Voltage1.71V ~ 3.6V

Overview

Part: LIS3DH

Type: 3-axis MEMS Accelerometer

Description: The LIS3DH is an ultra-low-power high-performance three-axis linear accelerometer with digital I2C/SPI serial interface, dynamically user-selectable full scales of ±2g/±4g/±8g/±16g, 16-bit data output, and output data rates from 1 Hz to 5.3 kHz.

Operating Conditions:

  • Supply voltage: 1.71 V to 3.6 V
  • Operating temperature: -40 to +85 °C
  • Output data rates: 1 Hz to 5.3 kHz
  • Full scale range: ±2 g / ±4 g / ±8 g / ±16 g

Absolute Maximum Ratings:

  • Max supply voltage (VDD): 4.8 V
  • Max supply voltage (VDD_IO): 4.8 V
  • Max junction/storage temperature: +140 °C

Key Specs:

  • Supply voltage (VDD): 1.71 V to 3.6 V
  • IO supply voltage (VDD_IO): 1.71 V to 3.6 V
  • Ultra-low-power mode consumption: down to 2 μA
  • Output data resolution: 16-bit
  • Sensitivity (@ ±2g FS): 1 mg/LSB (typ)
  • Zero-g level (@ ±2g FS): ±30 mg (max)
  • High shock survivability: 10000 g
  • Output data rate: 1 Hz to 5.3 kHz

Features:

  • Wide supply voltage, 1.71 V to 3.6 V
  • Independent IO supply (1.8 V) and supply voltage compatible
  • Ultra-low-power mode consumption down to 2 μA
  • ±2 g /±4 g / ±8 g / ±16 g dynamically selectable full scale
  • I2C/SPI digital output interface
  • 16-bit data output
  • 2 independent programmable interrupt generators for free-fall and motion detection
  • Embedded 32 levels of 16-bit data output FIFO
  • 10000 g high shock survivability

Applications:

  • Motion activated functions
  • Free-fall detection
  • Click/double-click recognition
  • Intelligent power saving for handheld devices
  • Pedometers
  • Display orientation
  • Gaming and virtual reality input devices
  • Impact recognition and logging
  • Vibration monitoring and compensation

Package:

  • LGA-16

Features

  • Wide supply voltage, 1.71 V to 3.6 V
  • Independent IO supply (1.8 V) and supply voltage compatible
  • Ultra-low-power mode consumption down to 2 μ A
  • 2 g /±4 g / 8 g / 16 g dynamically selectable full scale
  • I 2 C/SPI digital output interface
  • 16-bit data output
  • 2 independent programmable interrupt generators for free-fall and motion detection
  • 6D/4D orientation detection
  • Free-fall detection
  • Motion detection
  • Embedded temperature sensor
  • Embedded self-test
  • Embedded 32 levels of 16-bit data output FIFO
  • 10000 g high shock survivability
  • ECOPACK ® , RoHS and 'Green' compliant

Applications

  • Motion activated functions
  • Free-fall detection
  • Click/double-click recognition
  • Intelligent power saving for handheld devices
  • Pedometers
  • Display orientation
  • Gaming and virtual reality input devices
  • Impact recognition and logging
  • Vibration monitoring and compensation

Pin Configuration

Figure 2. Pin connections

Table 2. Pin description

Pin#NameFunction
1Vdd_IOPower supply for I/O pins
2NCNot connected
3NCNot connected
4SCL SPCI 2 C serial clock (SCL) SPI serial port clock (SPC)
5GND0 V supply
6SDA SDI SDOI 2 C serial data (SDA) SPI serial data input (SDI) 3-wire interface serial data output (SDO)
7 (1)SDO SA0SPI serial data output (SDO) I 2 C less significant bit of the device address (SA0)
8CSSPI enable I 2 C/SPI mode selection: 1: SPI idle mode / I 2 C communication enabled 0: SPI communication mode / I 2 C disabled
9INT2Inertial interrupt 2
10RESConnect to GND
11INT1Inertial interrupt 1
12GND0 V supply
13ADC3Analog-to-digital converter input 3
14VddPower supply
15ADC2Analog-to-digital converter input 2
16ADC1Analog-to-digital converter input 1

Table 3. Internal pull-up values (typ.) for SDO/SA0 pin

Vdd_IOResistor value for SDO/SA0 pin Typ. (k Ω )
1.7 V54.4
1.8 V49.2
2.5 V30.4
3.6 V20.4

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Electrical Characteristics

Vdd = 2.5 V, T = 25 °C unless otherwise noted (c)

Table 6. Electrical characteristics

SymbolParameterTest conditionsMin.Typ. (1)Max.Unit
VddSupply voltage1.712.53.6V
Vdd_IOI/O pins supply voltage (2)1.71Vdd+0.1V
IddCurrent consumption in normal mode50 Hz ODR11μ A
IddCurrent consumption in normal mode1 Hz ODR2μ A
IddLPCurrent consumption in low-power mode50 Hz ODR6μ A
IddPdnCurrent consumption in power-down mode0.5μ A
VIHDigital high-level input voltage0.8*Vdd_IOV
VILDigital low-level input voltage0.2*Vdd_IOV
VOHHigh-level output voltage0.9*Vdd_IOV
VOLLow-level output voltage0.1*Vdd_IOV
BWSystem bandwidth (3)ODR/2Hz
TopOperating temperature range-40+85°C

Absolute Maximum Ratings

Stresses above those listed as 'absolute maximum ratings' may cause permanent damage to the device. This is a stress rating only and functional operation of the device under these conditions is not implied. Exposure to maximum rating conditions for extended periods may affect device reliability.

Table 9. Absolute maximum ratings

SymbolRatingsMaximum valueUnit
VddSupply voltage-0.3 to 4.8V
Vdd_IOI/O pins Supply voltage-0.3 to 4.8V
VinInput voltage on any control pin (CS, SCL/SPC, SDA/SDI/SDO, SDO/SA0)-0.3 to Vdd_IO +0.3V
A POWAcceleration (any axis, powered, Vdd = 2.5 V)3000 g for 0.5 ms
A POWAcceleration (any axis, powered, Vdd = 2.5 V)10000 g for 0.2 ms
A UNPAcceleration (any axis, unpowered)3000 g for 0.5 ms
A UNPAcceleration (any axis, unpowered)10000 g for 0.2 ms
T OPOperating temperature range-40 to +85°C
T STGStorage temperature range-40 to +125°C
ESDElectrostatic discharge protection2 (HBM)kV

Supply voltage on any pin should never exceed 4.8 V

Table 9. Absolute maximum ratings

This device is sensitive to mechanical shock, improper handling can cause permanent damage to the part.

This device is sensitive to electrostatic discharge (ESD), improper handling can cause permanent damage to the part.

Note:

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Package Information

In order to meet environmental requirements, ST offers these devices in different grades of ECOPACK ® packages, depending on their level of environmental compliance. ECOPACK ® specifications, grade definitions and product status are available at: www.st.com. ECOPACK is an ST trademark.

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