Technical Specifications for Electrotap T302C Single-Axis Accelerometer

Physical Attributes

• Dimensions: 5/8in (16mm) x 5/8in (16mm) x 1/2 " (11mm)
• Solder Mask Color: Green
• Encased in protective heatshrink (clear).
• Temperature Range: 0C to 70C (32F to 157F)

Ordering Information

• Full Version (with cable) - T302C

Sensing Specifications

• iMEMs Accelerometer manufactured by Analog Devices, Inc.
• Response Range: +/- 2g, on two axes.
• Response Time: 20ms.

Electrical Specifications

• Voltage Source: 0-5 Volts
• Minimum Current Source: 5mA
• Voltage Returned by Sensor: Industry Standard 0.25 Volts to 4.75 Volts, fully conditioned and buffered.
• Connector Layout (Pin 1 is indicated by an arrow on the top of the connector)
  - Pin 1: Ground (from interface )
  - Pin 2: Sensor Output, X-Axis
  - Pin 3: Unused
  - Pin 4: 5 Volts (from interface)

Cable Specifications

• Electrotap P/N: CAB-MX2LF4-3
• 3 foot (approximately 1 meter) premium quality Canare L-4E5C star-quad cable with braided shielding.
• Sensor-end connector is a 4-pin female locking Molex connector. Interface-end connector consists of one top-of-the-line Neutrik XLR connector.
• Molex connector layout:
  - Pin 1: Ground
  - Pin 2: Sensor (X) Output
  - Pin 3: Unused
  - Pin 4: 5 Volts
• XLR connector layout:
  - Pin 1: Ground
  - Pin 2: 5 Volts
  - Pin 3: Sensor Output

Application Examples

• Detecting motion or changes of speed
• Tracking gestural energy
• Finding one axis of tilt (for this application we highly recommend the T200A Scaler to amplify the signal).
• Applications recommended by the component manufacturer:
  - Tilt and motion sensing
  - Security
  - Pedometers and activity monitors
  - Game controllers
  - Toys and entertainment