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LIS2DW12TR

LIS2DW12TR

STMicroelectronics
Accelerometer X, Y, Z Axis ±2g, 4g, 8g, 16g 400Hz 12-LGA (2x2)
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Overview

The LIS2DW12TR is a high-performance, ultra-low-power 3-axis accelerometer featuring 16-bit digital output and an integrated 32-level FIFO. It operates over a wide supply range of 1.62V to 3.6V and provides selectable full-scale acceleration ranges of plus or minus 2g, 4g, 8g, or 16g. This MEMS sensor is specifically engineered for battery-operated devices requiring high motion accuracy with minimal power consumption.

Why Choose This Part

The sensor offers an exceptional power-to-performance ratio, consuming only 90nA in high-performance mode while maintaining high resolution. Its integrated features like a temperature sensor, self-test capability, and a 32-level FIFO significantly reduce the processing load on the host microcontroller.

Applications

Wearable Device Tracking
Utilizes ultra-low power modes down to 0.001mA to extend battery life in step counters and fitness bands.
Industrial IoT Vibration Monitoring
Monitors machine health and tilt using the 10000 g shock survivability and selectable bandwidth up to 400Hz.
Smart Home Motion Sensing
Triggers system wake-up or automation sequences using the internal motion detection and Android stationary detection features.
Impact and Tilt Detection
Detects high-impact events or orientation changes in portable electronics with user-configurable interrupt thresholds.

Key Specifications

Axis X, Y, Z
Type Digital
Features Selectable Scale
Bandwidth 400Hz
Output Type I2C, SPI
Mounting Type Surface Mount
Package / Case 12-WFLGA
Voltage - Supply 1.62V ~ 3.6V
Acceleration Range +/-2g, 4g, 8g, 16g
Sensitivity (LSB/g) 4098 (+/-2g) ~ 512 (+/-16g)
Operating Temperature -40degC ~ 85degC
Supplier Device Package 12-LGA (2x2)

Getting Started

Evaluate the sensor using the STEVAL-MKI179V1 adapter board, which can be plugged into the X-NUCLEO-IKS01A3 expansion board for STM32 environments. Firmware development is supported by ST's X-CUBE-MEMS1 library, providing drivers for I2C and SPI communication interfaces.

Also Consider

LIS3DH STMicroelectronics - A cost-optimized version of the LIS family that provides similar 3-axis sensing capabilities for budget-sensitive consumer applications.