LIS3DSHTR: A High-Performance, Ultra-Low Power 3-Axis Linear Accelerometer

Product Overview:

LIS3DSHTR belongs to the "nano" series of sensors from STMicroelectronics, offering exceptional performance in a compact package. It is specifically designed for applications requiring precise acceleration measurement over three axes (X, Y, Z) with low power consumption.

Key Features:

Dynamic Selectable Full-Scale Range:

• LIS3DSHTR offers a dynamically selectable full-scale range of ±2g, ±4g, ±6g, ±8g, and ±16g, allowing it to be tailored to the specific needs of various applications.

Ultra-Low Power Consumption:

• With ultra-low power consumption, LIS3DSHTR is ideal for battery-powered portable devices, enabling long-term operation without frequent battery replacements.

1. Wide Supply Voltage Range:

• The accelerometer can operate within a wide supply voltage range of 1.71V to 3.6V, making it compatible with a variety of electronic devices and systems.

Digital Output Interface:

• LIS3DSHTR supports both I2C and SPI digital output interfaces, facilitating easy integration with microcontrollers and other digital systems.

16-Bit Data Output:

• The device provides high-resolution acceleration measurement data with a 16-bit output, ensuring precise and accurate readings.

Embedded Features:

• LIS3DSHTR features embedded state machines that can be programmed to execute specific tasks such as filtering and threshold detection, reducing the workload on the host processor.
• It also includes an embedded temperature sensor for real-time temperature monitoring and an embedded FIFO (First In, First Out) buffer for data storage and management.

Self-Test Capability:

• The self-test function allows users to verify the functionality of the sensor in the final application, ensuring reliability and performance.

High Shock Survivability:

• With a high shock survivability of up to 10,000g, LIS3DSHTR can withstand high-impact environments, making it suitable for demanding applications.

Package and Temperature Range:

• LIS3DSHTR is available in a small, thin plastic land grid array (LGA) package and is guaranteed to operate over an extended temperature range of -40°C to +85°C.

Applications:

LIS3DSHTR is widely used in various applications, including:

• Motion-controlled user interfaces, such as gesture detection in smartphones and tablets.
• Gaming and virtual reality, providing immersive experiences by accurately tracking user movements.
• Pedometers for fitness and health monitoring.
• Intelligent power saving for handheld devices, extending battery life through precise acceleration measurement.
• Display orientation detection in portable devices.
• Click/double-click recognition for touch interfaces.
• Impact recognition and logging in automotive and industrial applications.
• Vibration monitoring and compensation in machinery and equipment.

In summary, LIS3DSHTR is a high-performance, ultra-low power 3-axis linear accelerometer that offers a wide range of features and applications. Its dynamic selectable full-scale range, ultra-low power consumption, wide supply voltage range, and digital output interface make it an ideal choice for various electronic devices and systems requiring precise acceleration measurement.