This Product Selection Guide contains information to help select products in the Motion Sensors - Vibration Sensors category on DigiKey.com
Products in the Vibration Sensor family are used for the detection, measurement, and/or analysis of impact or periodic vibrations. They range from simple post-and-spring impact detection mechanisms to piezo-based transducers to accelerometer-based measurement devices with integrated vibration analysis capabilities useful for machine health and similar applications.
SelectionCharacteristics
Specifications to determine which vibration sensor is right for your application.
Sensor Type: The type of technology used by the device to detect the vibrations, such as an accelerometer, piezoelectric, etc.
Sensing Range: Indicates the range(s) of a physical input quantity over which a device is capable of producing a valid measurement.
Sensitivity: The change in output for a change in input. For example if the sensitivity is 50mV/g the output will change by 50mV for a 1g change in input.
Output Type: Indicates the type of electrical signal the device provides, such as analog, digital, voltage, etc.
Power - Rated: Typically this represents the maximum power rating to which a device will meet its given specifications. Exceeding this power rating may damage the device and other system components.
Operating Temperature: Recommended operating temperature, typically given in a range or as a maximum. Exceeding these temperatures may affect performance or damage the device and other system components.
Features: These are different capabilities or properties of the device such as explosion proof, programmable, waterproof, etc.
Package/Case: Indicates the type of protective case used on an electronic component to allow easy handling, installation, and protection. This selection was determined to be the closest industry standard applicable to the suppliers device packaging. Typically it is best to check the actual dimensions from the datasheet rather than depend on this terminology when designing your circuit.
Mounting Type: Indicates how the device is attached.
Termination: Selection of termination style used to connect the device to a system, such as quick connect, wire leads, solder posts, etc.
ProductExamples
| MFR PART # | 1005447-1 |
|---|---|
| DIGI-KEY PART # | MSP1007-ND |
| MANUFACTURER | TE Connectivity Measurement Specialties |
| DESCRIPTION | Vibration, Acceleration Sensor Voltage Through Hole PC Pins |
| DATASHEET | Click Here |
| MFR PART # | BU-21771-000 |
|---|---|
| DIGI-KEY PART # | 423-1004-ND |
| MANUFACTURER | Knowles |
| DESCRIPTION | Vibration, Acceleration Sensor Voltage Surface Mount Solder Pads |
| DATASHEET | Click Here |
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| MFR PART # | D7E-3 |
|---|---|
| DIGI-KEY PART # | Z2009-ND |
| MANUFACTURER | Omron Electronics Inc-EMC Div |
| DESCRIPTION | SENSOR TILT 50-80DEG 0.1A GRY |
| DATASHEET | Click Here |
| MFR PART # | DX80N9X1W-CM1L |
|---|---|
| DIGI-KEY PART # | 2170-DX80N9X1W-CM1L-ND |
| MANUFACTURER | Banner Engineering Corporation |
| DESCRIPTION | Vibration Sensor Chassis Mount Cable with Connector |
| DATASHEET | Click Here |
| MFR PART # | D7H-B2 |
|---|---|
| DIGI-KEY PART # | Z2012-ND |
| MANUFACTURER | Omron Electronics Inc-EMC Div |
| DESCRIPTION | Displacement Sensor SPDT Chassis Mount Quick Connect |
| DATASHEET | Click Here |
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