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Free-fall sensing for drop-force modeling using a Kionix MEMS tri-axis accelerometer

Posted: 12 Oct 2009  Print Version  Bookmark and Share Subscribe

Keywords: MEMS  accelerometer tri-axis  sensor 

[Summary of tips] This application note describes how to use a Kionix MEMS tri-axis accelerometer as a free-fall sensor for drop force modeling applications. Required theory, equations and sample event signatures are provided with this note as guidelines for characterizing drop force models.View the PDF document for more information.
 

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