An Overview of the MEMS Accelerometer Applications and Features

An increasing number of the condition-monitoring items are now making use of the microelectromechanical system, also known as the MEMS accelerometer that is considered to be the core sensors. The MEMS systems are highly-integrated, economical solutions which help to lessen the cost of ownership and deployment. The MEMS accelerometers have several benefits, but their utilization for the purpose of condition monitoring is limited to different applications which can carry the low-cost bandwidth. Generally, the diagnostic applications need lower noise over bandwidths beyond frequency ranges of 10 kHz.

The low noise accelerometers are available everywhere, although few are restricted to certain kilohertz bandwidth level. The MEMS devices are mainly based on the built-in semiconductor fabrication and solid-state electronics facilities since they offer one with valuable and compelling benefits for the condition monitoring products.

Features of the MEMS accelerometers:

·         Size and weight- For various airborne applications, weight converts into the higher cost of fuel as much as thousand dollars per pound. With various sensors that are generally deployed on the platform; a light sensor could mean lower cost of fuel. The MEMS equipment makes it easier for managing to a digitalized interface which could help you in handling the weight and cost of the cables.

·         Stability- The MEMS equipment has proved to be one of the robust devices even in different challenging environments. It is a device that is specifically designed for measuring the gravity vector. The MEMS accelerometer helps in maintaining the output noise density.

·         Scalability- MEMS-based sensors provide one of the biggest benefits for scaling up the manufacturing process. This manufacturing capability that resides in the semiconductor fabrication facilities for signal-conditioning chip and MEMS sensors; is available to both aviation and industrial applications.

·         Proven performance- Excellent reliability and lower cost of MEMS sensors enables better and safer handling of automobiles, because of which the automotive systems make higher usage of the inertial MEMS sensors. The MEMS sensors would detect crashes which may come from any direction. High-stability and gyro accelerometers are the key sensors in the vehicle safety control systems.

The MEMS condition monitoring and its future

At present, there is a huge investment made in the MEMS technology for its various applications that need higher performance. In addition to the wide array of attractive features, the MEMS inertial sensors help in dealing with the quality issues that plague other architectures and materials. The MEMS inertial sensors are mainly used in aviation, automotive applications, thus demonstrating a newer track of delivering reliability and high-quality. It is anticipated that the MEMS device and its performance would continue to enhance dramatically, thus offering a new generation of wireless and smart sensors along with a low-cost integrated system.  With the rise in the demand for this technology, the Global MEMS Accelerometer and Gyroscope Market would gain traction in the forecast period.