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ADXL326 - 5V ready triple-axis accelerometer (+-16g analog out)
A wide-range triple-axis accelerometer breakout featuring the Analog Devices ADXL326. With a ±16 g measurement range and analog outputs for X, Y, and Z axes,...
A wide-range triple-axis accelerometer breakout featuring the Analog Devices ADXL326. With a ±16 g measurement range and analog outputs for X, Y, and Z axes, this sensor is ideal for detecting high-impact motion, vibration, and orientation in demanding applications.
The onboard 3.3V regulator accepts up to 5V input, making it easy to interface with Arduino and other 5V microcontrollers. Analog outputs are ratiometric: 0 g reads at 1.65V (half of 3.3V), with full linear scaling from 0V (-16 g) to 3.3V (+16 g).
Key Features
- ±16 g Range – Wide range for high-impact and vibration sensing
- 3 Analog Outputs – Independent X, Y, and Z axis readings
- 5V Ready – Onboard 3.3V regulator with VCC input up to 5V
- Ratiometric Output – Linear scaling from 0V to 3.3V across the full range
- 50 Hz Bandwidth – 0.1 µF filter capacitors on XYZ outputs
- Compact Breakout – 19 × 19 mm (0.75" × 0.75") with two 2 mm mounting holes
Ideal For
- High-g impact detection and crash sensing
- Vibration monitoring and analysis
- Motion-sensing projects and robotics
- Tilt and orientation measurement
Package Contents
- 1× ADXL326 Triple-Axis Accelerometer Breakout (assembled and tested)
- 1× 8-pin header strip
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Plain-language definitions for the technical terms used above.
- 3.3V regulator
- A 3.3V regulator is a power circuit that provides a steady 3.3 volts for parts that need that supply voltage. On a breakout board, it can let the sensor run safely even when the connected microcontroller or power source uses a higher voltage.
- breakout
- A breakout is a small circuit board that makes a tiny or hard-to-solder component easier to connect to with standard pins. It matters because this OLED module can be wired into a microcontroller project without needing to solder directly to the display’s fine contacts.
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