Analog Devices ADXL345 manual Temperature TAB, Temperature Tab

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TEMPERATURE TAB

The Temperature tab is used to examine the performance of the ADXL345 over temperature. By plotting the acceleration vs. temperature while the ADXL345 is not experiencing dynamic acceleration, the offset temperature coefficient can be determined by taking the slope of the best-fit line to the acceleration vs. temperature data. The inertial sensor evaluation system assists in the accuracy of this measurement by putting the accelerometer on a separate satellite. Only the satellite has to be placed in an environmental chamber, which eliminates inaccuracies due to the temperature effects of voltage sources, converters, and other biasing circuits.

The Temperature tab, shown in Figure 15, allows a maximum number of points to be set and at what rate data is acquired. The testing can be stopped before reaching the maximum number of points. The data rate for the accelerometer can also be set to ensure that the testing is performed under conditions most like those that the part would be configured for in a system.

After selecting the values in the Sample Points, Time Interval [s], and Data Rate [Hz] boxes, data acquisition begins by clicking the Start Meas button. When testing is in progress, the Meas.

In Progress indicator lights up. To end the test before the maximum number of points, click the Stop Meas button.

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Figure 15. Temperature Tab

The data in the top graph in Figure 15 is used for determining the offset temperature coefficient. The bottom graph displays the temperature over time. To save data, a measurement cannot be in progress. When the measurement ends or is stopped, click the Save Data button to save the data to a .txt file.

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Contents Features General DescriptionTable of Contents Inertial Sensor Evaluation System Setup Software ConfigurationHardware Configuration ADXL345 satellite are configured as shown in FigureUPDATING/REPAIRING the Iseb Firmware To flash the Iseb microcontroller, follow these stepsConfiguration TAB UG-015REAL-TIME Measurement TAB Interrupt Configuration TAB Interrupt Configuration TabPower Consumption TAB Power Consumption TabTemperature TAB Temperature TabEvaluation Board User Guide ESD CautionRev Page 12