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Copyright © Parallax Inc. Memsic 2125 Dual-Axis Accelerometer (#28017) v2.1 9/28/2012 Page 1 of 3
Memsic 2125 Dual-Axis Accelerometer (#28017)
The Memsic 2125 is a low-cost thermal accelerometer capable of measuring tilt, collision, static and
dynamic acceleration, rotation, and vibration with a range of ±3 g on two axes. Memsic provides the
2125 IC in a surface-mount format. Parallax mounts the circuit on a tiny PCB providing all I/O
connections so it can easily be inserted on a breadboard or through-hole prototyp e area.
Features
Measures ±3 g on each axis
Simple pulse output of g-force for each axis
Convenient 6-pin 0.1” spacing DIP module
Analog output of temperat ure (TOut pin)
Fully temperature compensated over 0 to 70 °C
operating temperature range
Key Specifications
Power Requirements: 3.3 to 5 VDC;
< 5 mA supply current
Communication: TTL/CMOS
compatible 100 Hz PWM output signal
with duty cycle proportional to
acceleration
Dimensions: 0.42 x 0.42 x 0.45 in
(10.7 x 10.7 x 11.8 mm)
Operating temperature: 32 to 158 °F
(0 to 70 °C)
Application Ideas
Dual-axis tilt and acceleration sensing
for autonomous robot navigation
R/C tilt controller or autopilot
Tilt-sensing Human Interface Device
Motion/lack-of-motion sensor for
alarm system
Single-axis rotational angle and
position sensing
Theory of Operation
The MX2125 has a chamber of gas with a
heating element in the center and four
temperature sensors around its edge.
When the accelerometer is level, the hot
gas pocket rises to the top-center of the
chamber, and all the sensors will measure
the same temperature.
By tilting the accelerometer, the hot gas will collect closer to some of temperature sensors. By
comparing the sensor temperatures, both static acceleration (gravity and tilt) and dynamic acceleration
(like taking a ride in a car) can be detected. The MX2125 converts the temperature measurements into
signals (pulse durations) that are easy for microcontrollers to measure and decipher.