SILICON DESIGNS, INC
AdvancedAccelerometerSolutionsforDemandingApplications
Model 2260
Analog Accelerometer Module
SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE
Silicon Designs, Inc. • 1445-NW Mall Street, Issaquah, WA 98027-5344 • Phone: 425-391-8329 • Fax: 425-391-0446
Web site: www.silicondesigns.com [page 1] Oct09
Capacitive Micromachined
Nitrogen Damped
±4V Differential Output or 0.5V to 4.5V Single Ended Output
Fully Calibrated
Low Power Consumption
-40 to +85°C Operation
+8 to +32V DC Power
Simple Four Wire Connection
Low Impedance Outputs Will Drive Up To 15 Meters of Cable
Responds to DC and AC Acceleration
Non Standard g Ranges Available
Rugged Anodized Aluminum Module
Low Noise
Serialized for Traceability
Available G-Ranges
Full Scale
Acceleration
Model
Number
± 2 g
± 5 g
± 10 g
± 25 g
± 50 g
±100 g
±200 g
±400 g
2260-002
2260-005
2260-010
2260-025
2260-050
2260-100
2260-200
2260-400
DESCRIPTION
The P-CapTM model 2260
accelerometer module combines an integrated model 1221L
accelerometer with
high drive, low impedance buffering for measuring acceleration in commercial/industrial environments. It
is tailored for zero to medium frequency instrumentation applications. The anodized aluminum case is
epoxy sealed and is easily mounted via two #4 (or M3) screws. On-board regulation is provided to
minimize the effects of supply voltage variation. It is relatively insensitive to temperature changes and
gradients. The cable’s shield is electrically connected to the case while the ground (GND) wire is isolated
from the case. An optional initial calibration sheet (2260-CAL) and periodic calibration checking are also
available.
OPERATION
The P-CapTM Model 2260
accelerometer module produces two analog voltage outputs which vary with
acceleration as shown in the graph on the next page. The sensitive axis is perpendicular to the bottom of
the package, with positive acceleration defined as a force pushing on the bottom of the package. The
signal outputs are fully differential about a common mode voltage of approximately 2.5 volts. The output
scale factor is independent from the supply voltage of +8 to +32 volts. At zero acceleration the output
differential voltage is nominally 0 volts DC; at ±full scale acceleration the output differential voltage is ±4
volts DC respectively.
APPLICATIONS
• FLIGHT TESTS
• VIBRATION MONITORING
• VIBRATION ANALYSIS
• MACHINE CONTROL
• MODAL ANALYSIS
• ROBOTICS
• CRASH TESTING
• INSTRUMENTATION
P-Cap is a registered trademark of Silicon Designs, Inc.
