MMA2201KEGR2 - ±40g X-Axis MEMS Accelerometer, 5V, SOIC-16 | NXP
Référence : MMA2201KEGR2 ⚠ Dernier achat| Qté | Prix unitaire | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $14.5 | $14,50 |
| 10 | $12.95 | $129,50 |
| 100 | $11.2 | $1 120,00 |
| 500 | $9.8 | $4 900,00 |
| 1 000 | $8.95 | $8 950,00 |
MMA2201KEGR2 Présentation
Background: An accelerometer is a sensor that measures proper acceleration — the rate of change of velocity in its own rest frame — and outputs a voltage proportional to the g-force applied along one or more axes. MEMS (Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems) accelerometers use a suspended proof mass etched into silicon; deflection under acceleration changes a differential capacitance that is read out by an on-chip ASIC. In the broader taxonomy, the MMA2201KEGR2 sits in the hierarchy MEMS accelerometer -> accelerometer -> motion sensor -> sensor -> semiconductor.
Key features include ±40 g full-scale range, 50 mV/g nominal sensitivity (ratiometric with VDD), 400 Hz -3 dB bandwidth, a 4-pole Butterworth filter, self-test capability via an external logic pin, and integrated temperature compensation that holds sensitivity and zero-g offset stable across the industrial temperature range. The 5 V single-supply operation simplifies interface to legacy 5 V ADCs and microcontrollers.
Architecturally, the MMA2201KEGR2 uses a surface-micromachined capacitive sense element plus a BiCMOS ASIC. The four-pole low-pass filter is implemented in switched-capacitor topology on the ASIC, providing a fixed -3 dB corner that limits aliasing and high-frequency mechanical noise. Temperature compensation is performed in the analog domain to maintain sensitivity within the published tolerance across -40 °C to +125 °C.
Typical applications include automotive airbag systems, vehicle stability control, industrial vibration monitoring, tilt/inclination sensing for platform leveling, and crash detection. The ratiometric output and 5 V supply make it particularly suited to legacy 5 V automotive ECUs and to industrial PLC analog input modules.
When designing with this part, route the analog output through a low-impedance buffer or directly into an ADC with at least 10-bit resolution. Decouple VDD with a 0.1 µF ceramic capacitor placed within 5 mm of the supply pin. Observe the SOIC-16 footprint land pattern exactly; the exposed die-pad thermal slug on the package bottom must be soldered to the PCB for mechanical stability. Operate the self-test pin only after the supply has stabilized.
This page synthesizes distributor pricing, drop-in compatible alternatives, and practical design notes beyond what is collected in the manufacturer datasheet alone.
Alternatives de remplacement direct pour MMA2201KEGR2 — même boîtier, compatible broche à broche. Les références à boîtier différent nécessitant une retouche du PCB sont exclues.
Variantes de cette série
Modèles de la même série directement compatibles avec MMA2201KEGR2 (même facteur de forme et même empreinte) — différant par Full-Scale Range, Output Type, Package, Sensitivity, Sensitivity Tolerance.
Outil de comparaison rapide — sélectionnez des références alternatives pour une comparaison côte à côte :
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MMA2201KEGR2 Valeurs maximales et caractéristiques électriques
| Type de capteur | Accelerometer, Single Axis (X) |
| Technology | MEMS, capacitive sensing |
| Full-Scale Range | ±40 g |
| Sensitivity | 50 mV/g nominal (ratiometric with VDD) |
| Sensitivity Tolerance | 47.5 mV/g to 52.5 mV/g |
| Supply Voltage (VDD) | 4.75 V to 5.25 V |
| Type de sortie | Analog, ratiometric |
| Bandwidth (-3 dB) | 400 Hz |
| Filter | 4-pole low-pass (on-chip) |
| Self-Test | Yes (logic-level pin) |
| Temperature Compensation | On-chip |
| Température de fonctionnement | -40 °C to +125 °C |
| Boîtier | 16-pin SOIC (SOIC-16, surface mount) |
| Statut RoHS | Compliant (per Mouser listing) |
Configuration des broches de MMA2201KEGR2
| Broche 1 | GND — Ground reference |
| Broche 2 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| Broche 3 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| Broche 4 | ST — Self-test input (active high) |
| Broche 5 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| Broche 6 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| Broche 7 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| Broche 8 | VOUT — Analog output (ratiometric with VDD) |
| Broche 9 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| Broche 10 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| Broche 11 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| Broche 12 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| Broche 13 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| Broche 14 | VDD — 5 V supply voltage |
| Broche 15 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| Broche 16 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
Applications typiques
MMA2201KEGR2 convient pour 6 applications: Automotive Airbag Crash Detection, Vehicle Stability Control (ESC) Sensing, Industrial Vibration Monitoring, Tilt and Inclination Sensing, Crash and Impact Detection in Industrial Robots, Aircraft and UAV Flight Control Sensing.
Automotive Airbag Crash Detection
The MMA2201KEGR2's ±40 g full-scale range captures the high-g deceleration events of automotive frontal and side-impact crashes, where peak acceleration routinely exceeds 25 g. Its 400 Hz -3 dB bandwidth, set by the 4-pole Butterworth filter, faithfully reproduces crash pulses in the 100–300 Hz band without aliasing. Deployed between the airbag ECU's 5 V analog rail and the safety microcontroller's ADC, it provides a ratiometric 50 mV/g signal whose zero-g output (≈2.0 V) tracks VDD, eliminating absolute-reference error. The integrated temperature compensation holds sensitivity and zero-g offset stable across -40 °C to +125 °C, the operating range demanded by under-hood and passenger-compartment airbag modules. Compared with discrete piezoelectric crash sensors, the MMA2201 delivers a calibrated analog output that interfaces directly with a 10-bit SAR ADC at sample rates above 1 kHz. The on-chip self-test pin is wired to the ECU's GPIO to verify the sensor at every ignition-on cycle, satisfying ISO 26262 diagnostic coverage requirements for ASIL-rated systems.
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Vehicle Stability Control (ESC) Sensing
In electronic stability control (ESC) and rollover detection, the MMA2201KEGR2 monitors lateral and longitudinal acceleration at the vehicle center of mass. The 50 mV/g sensitivity delivers a clean 0–5 V swing across the ±40 g range, which after a single op-amp buffer feeds directly into the ESC controller's ADC. The 4-pole on-chip low-pass filter attenuates high-frequency suspension and brake-disc resonances, reducing aliasing in the digital control loop. Ratiometric output simplifies temperature drift compensation because zero-g output and sensitivity both scale with VDD. Combined with the same-family MMA2204EGW (lower range, finer resolution), a single BOM supports both ESC low-g and airbag high-g channels, sharing layout and decoupling. Operating from a regulated 5 V supply derived from the vehicle's 12 V bus, the MMA2201 contributes under 5 mA of quiescent current.
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Industrial Vibration Monitoring
The MMA2201KEGR2 is used in industrial condition-monitoring systems that watch rotating machinery — pumps, fans, and motor housings — for imbalance and bearing wear. Its 400 Hz bandwidth captures vibration signatures on equipment running up to 24 000 rpm (400 Hz = 240 cycles per second × 60 s), adequate for most process-industry rotating equipment. The on-chip 4-pole filter rejects high-frequency switching noise from nearby variable-frequency drives, improving the signal-to-noise ratio of the FFT post-processing. With a typical sensitivity of 50 mV/g, the sensor integrates with industrial 4–20 mA vibration transmitters via a single op-amp current loop. The robust SOIC-16 package and -40 °C to +125 °C range suit both indoor control cabinets and outdoor enclosure-mounted installations. The on-chip self-test pin enables periodic field calibration checks without removing the sensor from service.
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Tilt and Inclination Sensing
For platform-leveling, satellite-antenna pointing, and solar-tracker angle feedback, the MMA2201KEGR2 operates well within its ±40 g range, using only a fraction of the full scale for static 1 g tilt measurement. Although its low-resolution accelerometer over-specifies the range, the high linearity, ratiometric output, and integrated temperature compensation make it a robust choice for outdoor platforms exposed to shock and vibration. The 5 V ratiometric output feeds directly into a 12-bit ADC for sub-degree resolution. Its on-chip filter smooths wind-induced vibration, yielding stable angle readings without post-filtering. Where finer resolution is required at sub-g ranges, the MMA2204EGW (±25 g) is a pin-compatible drop-in with the same SOIC-16 footprint and pinout, simplifying PCB variant management.
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Crash and Impact Detection in Industrial Robots
In collaborative robot (cobot) safety circuits, the MMA2201KEGR2 detects unintended collisions by capturing the brief high-g impulse when a robot arm contacts a human or obstacle. The 400 Hz bandwidth is sufficient to register the sub-millisecond impulse spectrum when digitized at >1 kS/s, allowing the safety PLC to trigger an emergency stop within ISO/TS 15066 mandated reaction times. The 50 mV/g analog output, with on-chip 4-pole filter, provides a clean signal without external analog stages. Operating from the cobot's 24 V-to-5 V regulated rail, it shares decoupling and ESD protection with the safety MCU. Ratiometric output ensures consistent trip thresholds across temperature variations inside the robot's joint housing. The self-test pin is wired to the safety MCU's GPIO and exercised at every robot wake-up cycle to meet PL d safety integrity requirements.
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Aircraft and UAV Flight Control Sensing
In fixed-wing UAV flight control and small aircraft attitude-sensing subsystems, the MMA2201KEGR2 provides a high-g capable auxiliary axis for turbulence and hard-landing detection. The 50 mV/g sensitivity and 5 V supply are well-matched to legacy 5 V autopilot analog inputs (such as the older generation of Pixhawk analog front ends). The 400 Hz -3 dB bandwidth captures aerodynamic turbulence spectra in the 0–200 Hz band without the aliasing artifacts of unfiltered lower-bandwidth sensors. Operating from the UAV's regulated 5 V BEC rail, it draws negligible current (<5 mA). The integrated temperature compensation reduces drift-induced flight-control offsets across the -40 °C to +85 °C UAV operating envelope. Although newer designs use digital I2C/SPI sensors, the MMA2201 remains in legacy flight-control firmware that still expects an analog ratiometric output, making it a drop-in upgrade for fielded aircraft.
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Comparaison avec les alternatives
| Paramètre | Ce produit | MMA2200EGW | MMA2202EGW | MMA2204EGW | MMA3202EGW | MMA6260Q |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors |
| Package | SOIC-16 | SOIC-16 (same) | SOIC-16 (same) | SOIC-16 (same) | SOIC-16 (same) | SOIC-16 (same) |
| Full-Scale Range | ±40 g | ±40 g | ±50 g | ±25 g | ±25 g (dual axis) | ±1.5 g (dual axis) |
| Sensitivity | 50 mV/g | 50 mV/g | 40 mV/g | 80 mV/g | 80 mV/g | 800 mV/g |
| Bandwidth (-3 dB) | 400 Hz | 400 Hz | 400 Hz | 400 Hz | 400 Hz | 350 Hz |
| Self-Test Pin | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Axes | X (single) | X (single) | X (single) | X (single) | X+Z (dual) | X+Y (dual) |
| Supply Voltage | 5.0 V (4.75–5.25 V) | 5.0 V (4.75–5.25 V) | 5.0 V (4.75–5.25 V) | 5.0 V (4.75–5.25 V) | 5.0 V (4.75–5.25 V) | 3.3 V or 5.0 V |
Principaux différenciateurs
- On-chip 4-pole low-pass filter at 400 Hz (vs MMA2200EGW)
- Wider ±40 g full-scale for high-g crash events (vs MMA2204EGW)
- Single-axis X for clean signal routing (vs MMA3202EGW)
- Ratiometric 5 V analog output (vs MMA6260Q)
Notes de conception
The MMA2201KEGR2 draws up to 5 mA from the 5 V supply. Place a 0.1 µF ceramic decoupling capacitor within 5 mm of pin 14 (VDD), with a 10 µF bulk capacitor on the 5 V rail. Use a low-ESR regulator (e.g., 78M05 or a 1 A LDO such as LP38690) to keep VDD ripple below 10 mV — any VDD noise couples directly into the ratiometric analog output because zero-g output and sensitivity both scale with VDD.
Route the analog output (pin 8) as a short, guarded trace away from switching nodes, motor drivers, and the self-test digital pin (pin 4). Place a unity-gain buffer (e.g., MCP6001 or MCP6S21) within 10 mm of pin 8 to drive the ADC input without loading the high-impedance sensor output. The SOIC-16 footprint must match the manufacturer recommended land pattern (JEDEC SO-127); incorrect pad sizing shifts the package's mechanical stress and degrades zero-g offset.
Drive the self-test pin only after VDD has stabilized; asserting ST during power-up can latch an undefined sensor state. The self-test pin is a logic input, not open-drain — drive it actively high or low, never let it float. Confirm in-system sensitivity by reading the output voltage before and after asserting ST; the datasheet specifies a self-test delta of about 1.2 V at room temperature. Do not apply >5.25 V to VDD or to the self-test pin — over-voltage permanently shifts the zero-g offset.
Sample the analog output at >1 kS/s to avoid aliasing of mechanical vibrations near the 400 Hz -3 dB corner. Add an external anti-aliasing RC (10 kΩ + 1 nF = 16 kHz -3 dB) before the ADC for systems that digitize at <1 kS/s. Maintain a star-ground topology at pin 1 (GND) to prevent digital return currents from creating ground bounce that appears as output noise.
Informations de conformité
RoHS compliant per Mouser listing. AEC-Q100 qualification status not explicitly stated in the verified web data. Not recommended for new automotive designs — last-time-buy status.
