Pimoroni MSA301 3DoF Motion Sensor Module - I2C Interface, LGA-12 Package
The Pimoroni MSA301 is a low-power, triaxial accelerometer module with I2C digital output, designed for motion tracking in consumer electronics, wearables, and IoT projects. It operates from 1.62V to 3.6V, making it compatible with 3.3V microcontrollers like Raspberry Pi, ESP32, and Arduino.
Features
- Tri-axis MEMS accelerometer with user-selectable full-scale ranges (±2g, ±4g, ±8g, ±16g)
- Ultra-low power consumption of 180μA for battery-sensitive applications
- Digital I2C interface with 14-bit resolution for precise acceleration data
- Compact LGA-12 package (2x2x0.91 mm) integrated onto a breakout board for easy prototyping
- Configurable output data rate from 1Hz to 500Hz and an interrupt pin for event-driven designs
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The MSA301 is a capacitive MEMS-based accelerometer offering high sensitivity, reliability, and low temperature dependence. Its integrated signal conditioning provides a clean digital output via I2C, simplifying integration into embedded systems without the need for external analog-to-digital conversion.
Designed for operation from -40°C to +85°C, the sensor is suitable for a wide range of environmental conditions. The breakout board provides accessible pin headers, making it ideal for prototyping motion-sensing applications such as gesture recognition, orientation detection, and activity monitoring.
Additional Information
| Weight | 0.004 kg |
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| Dimensions | 4 × 6 × 1 cm |
