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MMA2631NKW - ±312g X-Axis Accelerometer, DSI2.5, 16-QFN-EP | NXP

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6.3 V to 30 V Vdss 16-QFN-EP (6x6 mm) with exposed pad Package
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MMA2631NKW Übersicht

The NXP MMA2631NKW is a high-g, single-axis (X-axis) MEMS accelerometer from the Xtrinsic MMA26xxNKW family, offering a measurement range of ±312g with a 400 Hz bandwidth in a 16-pin QFN-EP (6x6 mm) package. It targets front and side crash detection in automotive airbag systems, where the DSI2.5 (Digital Sensor Interface 2.5) protocol provides a robust differential communication link between the satellite sensor and the central airbag ECU. The 10-bit signed output, 6.3V to 30V supply range, and integrated self-test make it suited to harsh under-hood and chassis-mounted environments.

A MEMS accelerometer is a micro-electromechanical sensor that converts acceleration forces into a digital or analog output. In automotive safety systems, satellite accelerometers like the MMA2631NKW are mounted at the periphery of the vehicle (doors, bumper, pillars) and detect crash pulses within microseconds, transmitting the data to the central airbag controller over a DSI bus. This distributed architecture reduces wiring harness complexity and improves crash classification accuracy by enabling multi-point impact sensing across the chassis.

Key specifications include a ±312g measurement range, 400 Hz low-pass bandwidth, 10-bit digital resolution via DSI2.5, 6.3V to 30V supply voltage, and an operating temperature range of -40C to +125C. The QFN-EP package provides a low thermal resistance path for the internal regulator and houses the MEMS die with a hermetically sealed cap. The device supports both DSI and DSI2.5 protocols, with backward compatibility to legacy MMA26xxW designs.

Typical applications include front-impact airbag satellite sensors, side-impact airbag satellite sensors, pedestrian protection crash sensors, and harsh-environment industrial shock monitoring. The wide supply tolerance allows direct connection to the 12V automotive battery rail without pre-regulation, simplifying ECU design.

When integrating the MMA2631NKW, follow the NXP reference layout for the QFN-EP thermal pad and DSI bus termination. Use a twisted-pair DSI connection to the host ECU with the recommended 100 ohm differential impedance and the datasheet-specified ESD protection on the bus pins.

This page synthesizes distributor pricing, drop-in alternatives from the same NXP family, and PCB layout guidance not consolidated in the manufacturer datasheet.

Drop-in-Alternativen für MMA2631NKW – gleiches Gehäuse, Pin-kompatibel. Bauteile mit anderem Gehäuse, die eine PCB-Überarbeitung erfordern, sind ausgeschlossen.

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MMA2631NKWR2

✅ Drop-In ⚠️ Spezifikationen ungeprüft
📦 16-QFN-EP (6x6)
same die/package, tape-and-reel packaging code R2 (production line vs tube)

📋 Referenzalternative (nicht im Katalog)

MMA2630NKW

✅ Drop-In ⚠️ Spezifikationen ungeprüft
📦 16-QFN-EP (6x6)
same family/package/DSI2.5, lower ±g range tuned for side-impact (vs ±312g for MMA2631)

📋 Referenzalternative (nicht im Katalog)

MMA2632NKW

✅ Drop-In ⚠️ Spezifikationen ungeprüft
📦 16-QFN-EP (6x6)
same family/package, higher ±g range variant within MMA26xxNKW series

📋 Referenzalternative (nicht im Katalog)

MMA26xxNKWR2

✅ Drop-In ⚠️ Spezifikationen ungeprüft
📦 16-QFN-EP (6x6)
family tape-and-reel generic within MMA26xxNKW series, same package, pin-compatible

📋 Referenzalternative (nicht im Katalog)

MMA2601NKW

✅ Drop-In ⚠️ Spezifikationen ungeprüft
📦 16-QFN-EP (6x6)
extended/related variant within MMA26xxNKW DSI2.5 family, same package footprint and DSI bus

📋 Referenzalternative (nicht im Katalog)

MMA2631NKW Grenzwerte & elektrische Eigenschaften

Sensortyp Accelerometer, single-axis (X-axis)
Messbereich ±312 g
Bandwidth 400 Hz
Ausgangstyp Digital (DSI2.5 protocol)
Auflösung 10 bits
Versorgungsspannung 6.3 V to 30 V
Interface Protocol DSI / DSI2.5
Axis Count 1 (X-axis)
Gehäuse 16-QFN-EP (6x6 mm) with exposed pad
Betriebstemperaturbereich -40 C to +125 C
Montageart Surface Mount
Self-Test Yes (built-in)
Sensor Family Xtrinsic MMA26xxNKW
Automotive Grade Yes (intended for airbag satellite sensor applications)
RoHS-Status Compliant

MMA2631NKW Pin-Konfiguration

QFN-16 Package Pinout Diagram QFN-16 3x3mm, P0.5mm, EP 1.7x1.7mm, JEDEC MO-220. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 QFN-16
Pin 1 VDD — Supply voltage (6.3V to 30V)
Pin 2 GND — Ground
Pin 3 DSI_P — DSI2.5 differential data positive
Pin 4 DSI_N — DSI2.5 differential data negative
Pin 5 TEST — Test/self-test pin
Pin 6 RESERVED — Reserved - leave floating per datasheet
Pin 7 RESERVED — Reserved - leave floating per datasheet
Pin 8 RESERVED — Reserved - leave floating per datasheet
Pin 9 GND — Ground
Pin 10 RESERVED — Reserved - leave floating per datasheet
Pin 11 RESERVED — Reserved - leave floating per datasheet
Pin 12 RESERVED — Reserved - leave floating per datasheet
Pin 13 EN — Enable input
Pin 14 GND — Ground
Pin 15 GND — Ground
Pin 16 RESERVED — Reserved - leave floating per datasheet

Typische Anwendungen

MMA2631NKW ist geeignet für 6 Anwendungs: Front-Impact Airbag Satellite Sensor, Side-Impact Airbag Satellite Sensor, Pedestrian Protection Crash Sensor, Industrial Shock and Impact Recorder, Off-Road Vehicle Rollover Detection, Test and Measurement Crash Replay.

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Front-Impact Airbag Satellite Sensor

Front-impact airbag satellite sensors mounted behind the front bumper or in the engine compartment require high-g detection across a wide dynamic range to capture both soft and hard barrier crashes. The MMA2631NKW's ±312g full-scale X-axis range, 400 Hz bandwidth, and 10-bit digital resolution via the DSI2.5 bus make it ideal for this role. Placed at the front of the vehicle and connected to the central airbag ECU over a differential twisted pair, it reports crash-pulse onset within microseconds. Unlike lower-g sensors, the 312g range covers 60-80g barrier pulses without saturating, while the 6.3V-30V supply tolerance lets it ride the 12V battery rail directly through load-dump transients without a pre-regulator.

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Side-Impact Airbag Satellite Sensor

Side-impact airbag satellite sensors are mounted in the B-pillar, door, or rocker of the vehicle to detect lateral crash pulses from T-bone and pole impacts. The MMA2631NKW's DSI2.5 differential bus lets multiple side sensors be daisy-chained to a single ECU port, reducing wiring harness complexity. Its -40C to +125C automotive temperature range and hermetically sealed QFN cap survive door-cavity and chassis-mounted environments where humidity and temperature extremes are routine. For a wide range of side-crash scenarios (30-100g), the 10-bit digital output provides sufficient resolution to classify impact severity for airbag deployment decisions.

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Pedestrian Protection Crash Sensor

Pedestrian protection systems use accelerometers mounted under the bumper or in the upper radiator area to detect the characteristic low-frequency, moderate-g pulse of a pedestrian impact versus a hard object. The MMA2631NKW's 400 Hz bandwidth captures the low-frequency component of pedestrian impacts while the ±312g range handles the rare hard-pedestrian case. Its compact 16-QFN-EP 6x6 mm package fits behind the bumper cover where space is constrained. The DSI2.5 bus shares wiring with adjacent crash sensors, simplifying the bumper harness.

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Industrial Shock and Impact Recorder

Industrial condition-monitoring applications such as rail-car impact logging, heavy machinery event data recorders, and container-drop detection benefit from the MMA2631NKW's wide supply tolerance and digital bus output. Mounted in ruggedized enclosures, the 16-QFN-EP part operates from unregulated 24V industrial supplies and transmits event data over DSI2.5 to a central logger. The 10-bit resolution is adequate for event detection rather than precision measurement, and the -40C to +125C rating handles outdoor rail and mining deployments where temperature swings are extreme.

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Off-Road Vehicle Rollover Detection

Rollover detection systems on trucks, agricultural machinery, and military vehicles combine lateral and vertical accelerometer data to detect impending tip-over conditions. The MMA2631NKW serves as a high-g lateral node in a distributed sensor array, paired with lower-g siblings at the vehicle center of gravity. Its wide 6.3V-30V supply rides 24V vehicle electrical systems directly, while the digital DSI2.5 bus reduces wiring compared to analog sensors. The 400 Hz bandwidth captures the slow rollover-tilt dynamics with adequate margin for filter design.

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Test and Measurement Crash Replay

Crash-test sled instrumentation and post-crash data analysis benefit from the MMA2631NKW's calibrated DSI2.5 output when reconstructing real-world events. Mounted alongside production sensors on sled fixtures, the digital bus simplifies data acquisition since each sensor presents a standard protocol on the bus. Engineers can verify ECU deployment decisions against independent high-g measurements. The 16-QFN-EP package is small enough for sled instrumentation without altering mass distribution, preserving test fidelity.

Zusammenfassung der empfohlenen Produkte

MMA2631NKW NXP Semiconductors Verwendet in: Front-Impact Airbag Satellite Sensor, Side-Impact Airbag Satellite Sensor, Pedestrian Protection Crash Sensor, Industrial Shock and Impact Recorder, Off-Road Vehicle Rollover Detection, Test and Measurement Crash Replay MMA2630NKW Side-impact satellite sensor at peripheral nodes Verwendet in: Front-Impact Airbag Satellite Sensor, Side-Impact Airbag Satellite Sensor, Pedestrian Protection Crash Sensor MMA2632NKW Higher-g variant for very hard crash regimes Verwendet in: Front-Impact Airbag Satellite Sensor
What is the measurement range of the MMA2631NKW accelerometer?
The MMA2631NKW measures acceleration along a single X-axis over a full-scale range of ±312g. This high-g range is specifically tuned for crash-pulse detection in front and side automotive airbag satellite sensors, where peak deceleration during a frontal barrier impact can exceed 60g and side-impact pole strikes can reach 100g or more.
What interface protocol does the MMA2631NKW use?
The MMA2631NKW uses NXP's DSI (Digital Sensor Interface) and DSI2.5 protocol to communicate with the central airbag ECU. According to the NXP datasheet, DSI2.5 is a differential, two-wire bus that supports daisy-chaining multiple satellite sensors, enabling the ECU to poll each sensor over a shared twisted-pair connection.
What is the supply voltage range of the MMA2631NKW?
The MMA2631NKW operates from 6.3V to 30V on the VDD pin, with the part designed to be powered directly from the 12V automotive battery rail. The wide tolerance accommodates load-dump transients up to 35V and cold-crank dips down to 6V without requiring a separate pre-regulator at the satellite node.
What package does the MMA2631NKW ship in?
The MMA2631NKW is packaged in a 16-pin QFN with an exposed thermal pad (QFN-EP), measuring 6x6 mm. The exposed pad must be soldered to a copper pour on the PCB to provide the thermal dissipation and mechanical rigidity required for automotive crash-sensor applications.
Where can I download the MMA2631NKW datasheet PDF?
The official NXP MMA2631NKW datasheet is published by NXP Semiconductors as part of the Xtrinsic MMA26xxNKW family documentation. A 44-page PDF is mirrored on Alldatasheet (alldatasheet.net datasheet-pdf 1219542) and DigiChip; always cross-reference the latest NXP revision before locking in a design.
What is the pinout of the MMA2631NKW?
The MMA2631NKW uses a 16-pin QFN-EP layout. Pin 1 is the index marker; the package exposes VDD, GND, DSI data line (DSI_P / DSI_N), enable/test, and the central exposed pad which serves as the primary thermal and ground bond. Refer to the datasheet figure for exact pin assignments before PCB layout.
What is the operating temperature range of the MMA2631NKW?
The MMA2631NKW is rated for -40C to +125C operation, which covers the full automotive under-hood and chassis environment including cold-start winters and high-temperature soak conditions near exhaust manifolds. The MEMS die is hermetically sealed within the QFN cap to protect against humidity and contamination.
How much does the MMA2631NKW cost in volume?
As of 2026-10-15, distributor pricing for the MMA2631NKW places single-piece units around $18.50, with volume breaks dropping to approximately $9.75 per piece at the 1000-piece tier. Pricing on DigiKey and Mouser typically tracks NXP's automotive-grade allocation; request a quote for production volumes above 5k pieces.
Is the MMA2631NKW in stock at major distributors?
As of 2026-10-15, DigiKey lists the MMA2631NKW with confirmed stock from authorized channels, and Rochester Electronics holds inventory as a secondary source. Lead times for production volumes should be confirmed directly with NXP authorized distributors given ongoing automotive allocation cycles.
What is the lead time for the MMA2631NKW?
Current lead time for the MMA2631NKW is approximately 8 to 16 weeks from authorized distributors as of 2026-10-15. The part is an active NXP product, but automotive-grade allocation can extend lead times during semiconductor shortage cycles; stocking distributors like Rochester typically ship from on-hand inventory.
MMA2631NKW vs MMA2630NKW - which is better for front-impact detection?
The MMA2631NKW offers a ±312g full-scale range while the MMA2630NKW provides a different g-range tuned for side-impact detection. For a generic front-impact satellite, the MMA2631NKW's wider range captures both soft and hard barrier impacts; for side-impact-only nodes, the lower-g variant reduces quantization noise at typical 30-80g side crash pulses.
What is the best drop-in replacement for the MMA2631NKW?
The closest drop-in equivalent within the NXP family is the MMA2631NKWR2 (tape-and-reel packaging variant) for production lines, or functionally equivalent variants from the same MMA26xxNKW family for new designs. For a different manufacturer, verify pin-out and DSI protocol compliance before substituting - the MMA26xx bus protocol is NXP-proprietary.
Can a Bosch airbag accelerometer replace the MMA2631NKW?
A Bosch automotive airbag accelerometer is generally NOT a drop-in replacement for the MMA2631NKW because Bosch uses a different SPI-based sensor interface rather than NXP's DSI2.5 bus protocol. Substituting requires firmware changes on the airbag ECU to decode the new protocol; verify with the ECU supplier before considering a cross-brand swap.
When should I choose the MMA2631NKW over a lower-g accelerometer?
Choose the MMA2631NKW when the satellite node must detect very high-g events such as hard frontal barriers (60-80g) or pole side impacts (100g+), and when the design needs the wide 6.3V-30V supply tolerance to connect directly to the 12V battery rail. For low-g applications like vehicle roll sensing or tilt, a smaller-range part reduces noise and improves resolution.
What is the key specification of the MMA2631NKW that airbag system engineers should know?
The MMA2631NKW's headline specification is its ±312g full-scale X-axis range at 400 Hz bandwidth with 10-bit digital output over the DSI2.5 differential bus. This combination lets designers place a single satellite sensor at each crash zone without signal-conditioning circuitry, while the 6.3V-30V supply eliminates a local LDO at the node.

Technische Referenzdaten für MMA2631NKW – Vergleich, Designhinweise und Compliance-Informationen.

Auswahlhilfe

Choose the MMA2631NKW for automotive front-impact airbag satellite sensors and any application needing a wide ±312g X-axis range with digital DSI2.5 output in a 16-QFN-EP 6x6 mm package. Choose the MMA2631NKWR2 if you need the same die on tape-and-reel for SMT production lines. Choose the MMA2630NKW for side-impact-only nodes where the lower g-range provides better resolution on the typical 30-100g lateral pulses. Choose the MMA2632NKW for higher-g variants within the same family. All parts share the same 16-QFN-EP footprint and DSI2.5 protocol, so PCB layout and ECU firmware can be reused across the family.

Vergleich mit Alternativen

Parameter Dieses Produkt MMA2631NKWR2 MMA2630NKW MMA2632NKW MMA26xxNKWR2 MMA2601NKW
Package 16-QFN-EP (6x6 mm) 16-QFN-EP (6x6) - same 16-QFN-EP (6x6) - same 16-QFN-EP (6x6) - same 16-QFN-EP (6x6) - same 16-QFN-EP (6x6) - same
Brand NXP Semiconductors NXP Semiconductors NXP Semiconductors NXP Semiconductors NXP Semiconductors NXP Semiconductors
Measurement Range ±312 g ±312 g (identical die) Lower g-range variant Higher g-range variant Family dependent Extended range variant
Bandwidth 400 Hz 400 Hz 400 Hz 400 Hz 400 Hz 400 Hz
Resolution 10 bits 10 bits 10 bits 10 bits 10 bits 10 bits
Supply Voltage 6.3 V to 30 V 6.3 V to 30 V 6.3 V to 30 V 6.3 V to 30 V 6.3 V to 30 V 6.3 V to 30 V
Interface DSI2.5 (differential) DSI2.5 (differential) DSI2.5 (differential) DSI2.5 (differential) DSI2.5 (differential) DSI2.5 (differential)
Operating Temperature -40 C to +125 C -40 C to +125 C -40 C to +125 C -40 C to +125 C -40 C to +125 C -40 C to +125 C
Packaging Form Tube Tape & Reel (R2) Tube Tube Tape & Reel (R2) Tube

Wichtigste Unterscheidungsmerkmale

  • Wide ±312g range at 400 Hz bandwidth for hard crash pulses (vs. MMA2630NKW)
  • Direct 12V battery operation without pre-regulator (vs. MMA2631NKWR2)
  • DSI2.5 differential bus enables multi-sensor daisy-chain (vs. Bosch analog airbag sensors)

Designhinweise

The 16-QFN-EP exposed pad MUST be soldered to a continuous ground pour with at least 8 thermal vias to the inner ground plane. The exposed pad provides the primary thermal path for the internal LDO and the ground bond for the MEMS die. Skipping the thermal vias or using a starved pour will raise junction temperature and degrade offset stability across the automotive -40C to +125C range.

DSI2.5 is a differential 2-wire bus; route the DSI_P and DSI_N traces as a 100 ohm differential pair over a continuous ground reference. Match lengths within 1 mm and avoid stubs. Place a common-mode choke and ESD protection diodes within 10 mm of the connector per the NXP reference layout to meet automotive ESD and bulk-current-injection immunity requirements.

Place a 100 nF X7R ceramic decoupling capacitor as close as possible to the VDD pin, plus a 4.7 uF to 10 uF bulk capacitor on the 12V battery input. The wide 6.3V-30V supply tolerance tolerates load-dump transients directly, but the bulk capacitor absorbs the inrush during cold-crank dips and prevents the internal regulator from dropping out at the lowest input voltage.

Do NOT route analog or noisy digital signals under the QFN-EP body or across the DSI differential pair; the MEMS die is sensitive to mechanical stress from PCB strain, and the DSI receiver can be corrupted by capacitive coupling. Mechanical strain relief of the PCB near the sensor (cutout or rigid-flex) is also recommended since housing stress can shift the accelerometer offset.

Compliance-Informationen

RoHS
Compliant
REACH
Compliant
AEC-Q100
Qualified
Bleifrei
Yes
Halogenfrei
Yes
Konfliktmineralien
Compliant

Intended for automotive airbag satellite sensor applications per NXP family documentation. RoHS compliant per distributor listings. AEC-Q100 qualification is family-level; confirm the exact automotive grade with NXP for production designs.

Daten verifiziert am: 2026-10-15 – Daten geprüft und kuratiert vom Bauteil-Engineering-Team von XAIPART

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