ST addresses need of mobile industry with new MEMS Accelerometer

STMicroelectronics has unveiled its new state-of-the-art high-performance MEMS accelerometer engineered to withstand increasingly challenging conditions inside the latest smartphones and other portable devices.
 
ST’s new LIS2HH12 3-axis accelerometer introduces an innovative mechanical structure and dedicated processing to deliver consistent and stable high performance in thermally challenging conditions inside ever-slimmer portable applications.
 
“The innovative architecture of our new accelerometer represents a significant advance in the design of MEMS devices. This next-generation device addresses the need of the mobile industry for higher performance and stability in advanced motion-sensitive applications,” said Benedetto Vigna, Executive Vice-President, General Manager, Analog, MEMS & Sensors Group, STMicroelectronics.
 
Alternatively, the LIS2HH12 accelerometer can be used with ST’s LIS3MDL standalone magnetic sensor to create an eCompass using discrete components.
 
Engineering samples of the LIS2HH12, in the 2mm x 2mm x 1mm LGA-12 package are available now. Volume production is expected to start in Q1 2014, with unit pricing at $0.90 for quantities of 1,000 pieces.