The MMA845xQ is a smart low-power, three-axis capacitive micromachined accelerometer up to 14 bits of resolution. This accelerometer is packed with embedded functions with flexible user-programmable options, configurable to two interrupt pins. Embedded interrupt functions allow for overall power savings relieving the host processor from continuously polling data. There is access to both low-pass filtered data as well as high-pass filtered data, which minimizes the data analysis required for jolt detection and faster transitions. The device can be configured to generate inertial wake-up interrupt signals from any combination of the configurable embedded functions allowing the MMA845xQ to monitor events and remain in a low-power mode during periods of inactivity. Here is a Render of the MMA845x Breakout- Board downloaded from OSH Park: And here is an image of the Layout Design for this board: In the Attachments section, you can find the Schematic Source File (.SCH), Schematic PDF File, Layout Source File (BRD), Gerber Files (GTL, GBL, GTS, GBS, GTO, GBO, GKO, XLN) and BOM for this Breakout-board. If you are interested in more designs like this breakout board for other sensors, please go to Freescale Sensors Breakout Boards Designs – HOME

The FXLN83XX is a 3-axis, low-power, low-g accelerometer along with a CMOS signal conditioning and control ASIC in a small 3 x 3 x 1 mm QFN package. The analog outputs for the X, Y, and Z axes are internally compensated for zero-g offset and sensitivity, and then buffered to the output pads. The outputs have a fixed 0 g offset of 0.75 V, irrespective of the VDD supply voltage. The bandwidth of the output signal for each axis may be independently set using external capacitors. The host can place the FXLN83XXQ into a low-current shutdown mode to conserve power. Here is a Render of the FXLN83XX Breakout Board downloaded from OSH park: Layout Design for this board: In the attachments section, you can find the Schematic Source File (SCH), Schematic PDF File, Layout Source File (BRD), Gerber Files (GTL, GBL, GTS, GBS, GTO, GBO, GKO, XLN) and BOM files.    If you're interested in more designs like this breakout board for other sensors, please go to Freescale Sensors Breakout Boards Designs – HOMEFreescale Sensors Breakout Boards Designs – HOME

Hi Everyone,   If you are interested in a simple bare metal example code illustrating the use of the FXLS8471Q orientation detection function, please find below one of my examples I created for the FXLS8471Q accelerometer while working with the NXP FRDM-KL25Z platform and FRDMSTBC-A8471 board.   This example code complements the code snippet from the  AN4068.   void FXLS8471Q_Init (void) { FXLS8471Q_WriteRegister(CTRL_REG1, 0x00); // Standby mode FXLS8471Q_WriteRegister(PL_CFG_REG, 0x40); // Enable orientation detection FXLS8471Q_WriteRegister(PL_BF_ZCOMP_REG, 0x43); // Back/Front trip point set to 75°, Z-lockout angle set to 25° FXLS8471Q_WriteRegister(P_L_THS_REG, 0x14); // Threshold angle = 45°, hysteresis = 14° FXLS8471Q_WriteRegister(PL_COUNT_REG, 0x05); // Debounce counter set to 100ms at 50Hz FXLS8471Q_WriteRegister(CTRL_REG3, 0x00); // Push-pull, active low interrupt FXLS8471Q_WriteRegister(CTRL_REG4, 0x10); // Orientation interrupt enabled FXLS8471Q_WriteRegister(CTRL_REG5, 0x10); // Route orientation interrupt to INT1 - PTD4 FXLS8471Q_WriteRegister(CTRL_REG1, 0x21); // ODR = 50Hz, Active mode }‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍     In the ISR, only the interrupt flag is cleared and the PL_STATUS (0x10) register is read in order to:   - Clear the SRC_LNDPRT flag in the INT_SOURCE register and deassert the INT1 pin, as shown on the screenshot below. - Get orientation information. 0x82 in this example corresponds to "Portrait down" orientation.   void PORTD_IRQHandler() { PORTD_PCR4 |= PORT_PCR_ISF_MASK; // Clear the interrupt flag PL_Status = FXLS8471Q_ReadRegister(PL_STATUS_REG); // Read the PL_STATUS register to clear the SRC_LNDPRT flag in the INT_SOURCE register }‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍       Attached you can find the complete source code. If there are any questions regarding this simple example code, please feel free to ask below.    Regards, Tomas

Hi, The MMA865x, 3-axis, 10-bit/12-bit accelerometer that has industry leading performance in a small 2 x 2 x 1 mm DFN package. This accelerometer is packed with embedded functions that include flexible user-programmable options and two configurable interrupt pins. Overall power savings is achieved through inertial wake-up interrupt signals that monitor events and remain in a low-power mode during periods of inactivity. Here is a Render of the MMA865x Breakout- Board downloaded from OSH park: Layout Design for this board: In the attachments section, you can find the Schematic Source File (SCH), Schematic PDF File, Layout Source File (BRD), Gerber Files (GTL, GBL, GTS, GBS, GTO, GBO, GKO, XLN) and BOM files. If you're interested in more designs like this breakout board for other sensors, please go to Freescale Sensors Breakout Boards Designs – HOME

The MMA8491Q is a low voltage, 3-axis low-g accelerometer housed in a 3 mm x 3 mm QFN package. The device can accommodate two accelerometer configurations, acting as either a 45° tilt sensor or a digital output accelerometer with I2C bus.      • As a 45° Tilt Sensor, the MMA8491Q device offers extreme ease of implementation by using a single line output per axis.      • As a digital output accelerometer, the 14-bit ±8g accelerometer data can be read from the device with a 1 mg/LSB sensitivity. The extreme low power capabilities of the MMA8491Q will reduce the low data rate current consumption to less than 400 nA per Hz. Here is a Render of the MMA8491 Breakout Board downloaded from OSH park: Layout Design for this board: If you're interested in more designs like this breakout board for other sensors, please go to Freescale Sensors Breakout Boards Designs – HOME

This is the 9 December 2014 build of Vibration Monitoring program written by Mark Pedley in the Sensors Solutions Division systems/algorithms team.  It is compatible with Freescale FRDM-KL25Z/KL26Z/KL46Z/K64F Freedom development platforms.  You can flash your board using the File->Flash pull-down menu.    The application contains an option for controlling motor bias and feedback via optional motor control shield to be discussed in an upcoming Freescale blog.  Use the View->Motor Controls pull-down to enable those functions.

Hi Everyone, In my previous tutorial, I demonstrated how to import an ISSDK based example project into MCUXpresso IDE, build and run it on the Freedom board (FRDM-KL27Z). If you want to visualize/log sensor data, easily change sensor settings (ODR, Range, Power Mode) or directly read and write sensor registers, you can use the Freedom Sensor Toolbox-Community Edition (STB-CE) as described below or in the STBCEUG. 1. Connect the SDA port (J13) on the FRDM-KL27Z board to a USB port on your computer. 2. Open STB-CE GUI by double clicking the Freedom Sensor Toolbox (CE) shortcut located on your desktop. 3. Select "Out of Box Sensor Demonstration". 4. Select the Project to be launched and click on Continue. Base Board Name – FRDM-KL27Z Shield Board Name – OnBoard Project Name – MMA8451 Accelerometer Demo 5. The ISSDK-based MMA8451 Accelerometer Demo firmware is loaded to the KL27Z MCU and the MMA8451 Accelerometer Demo v1.0 GUI launched. 6. In the Main screen you can change basic MMA8451Q accelerometer settings (ODR, Range, Power Mode), enable embedded functions (Landsacpe/Portrait, Pulse/Tap, Freefall, Transient), start/stop accelerometer data streaming and/or logging.   7. The Register screen (MMA8451) provides low-level access (R/W) to the MMA8451Q registers along with a detailed description of the selected register. 8. To change the bit value, simply click on the corresponding cell (make sure you selected the Standby mode before writing a new value to the selected register). I hope you find this simple document useful. f there are any questions, please feel free to ask below.  Regards, Tomas

The MMA690x, a SafeAssure solution, is a dual axis, Low g, XY, Sensorbased on Freescale’s HARMEMS technology, with an embedded DSP ASIC, allowing for additional processing of the digital signals. Here is a Render of the MMA690x Breakout Board downloaded from OSH park: Layout Design for this board: In the attachments section, you can find the Schematic Source File (SCH), Schematic PDF File, Layout Source File (BRD), Gerber Files (GTL, GBL, GTS, GBS, GTO, GBO, GKO, XLN) and BOM files.   If you're interested in more designs like this breakout board for other sensors, please go to Freescale Sensors Breakout Boards Designs – HOME

This is a step-by-step guide document to set the FRDM-K64F-AGM01 on the Freescale Sensor Fusion Toolbox Software.

My friend Matt Muddiman of Freescale gave this presentation as part of the MEMS Education Series (hosted by Arizona Technology Council and MEMS Industry Group) in Scottsdale Arizona earlier this week.

The following video shows how to run the FRDM 6DOF Bare Board eCompass using the FRDM-K22. This algorithm uses the FXOS8700 contained on the Freedom Board. In order to get more information about the Sensor Fusion Library for Kinetis MCU's 5.0, please refer to the following link: Sensor Fusion|Freescale I hope this material will be useful for you. David

"Android as a Platform for Sensor Fusion Education and Evaluation" presented at 2013 Sensors Expo & Conference by Michael Stanley.

Here is the Installer file for the revision 4.2.0.8 of the Sensor Toolbox GUI

The attached is a copy of a presentation given 24 June 2014 at the Sensors Expo Conference in Rosemont IL.

Video clip associated with "Android as a Platform for Sensor Fusion Education and Evaluation" presented at 2013 Sensors Expo & Conference by Michael Stanley.

Session Overview Session Details Sensors Development Ecosystem   Session Hands-on Prerequisites SW prerequisites: Install required SW and tools Download following SDK, IDE and tools: 1. MCUXpresso IDE v11.9.0 or newer 2. MCUXpresso SDK v2.14.0 for FRDM-MCXN947 (while generating SDK select ISSDK and FreeMASTER middleware) 3. FreeMASTER Tool v3.2 or newer: FreeMaster Run-time Debugging tool   HW prerequisites: HW Setup and Connection  1. Know the HWs for Hands-On Training:  2. Connect HWs to get ready for Hands-On Session: Special Instructions: Attendees to bring their own Windows Laptop for hands-on training. Attendees are requested to follow this guide and come prepared with Pre-requisite SW installed on their windows laptops. Hands-on training material and boards (“FRDM-MCXN947” and “Accel 4 Click” boards) will be provided for training purpose only.