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Bosch Sensortec

Acceleration sensor: BMA400

Ultra-low power. Battery lifetime enhancement.

BMA400

Accelerometer

Bosch Sensortec´s triaxial BMA400 is the first real ultra-low power acceleration sensor. Accordingly, the BMA400 is especially suited for wearable devices, which need a long-lasting battery lifetime. Further, it is the ideal solution for smart home applications e.g. smart indoor climate systems and smart home security systems. By distinguishing between critical situations and false signals, the new acceleration sensor avoids false alarms.

Ultra-low power acceleration sensor BMA400 for wearables and IoT applications

Technical data

Parameter Technical data
Parameter
Measurement range
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±2 g, ±4 g, ±8 g, ±16 g
Parameter
Digital resolution
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12 bit
Parameter
Output data rate (ODR)
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12.5 Hz to 800 Hz
Parameter
Low path filter bandwidth
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Selectable 0.48xODR or 0.24xODR
Parameter
Current consumption (independent from ODR due to continuous measurement)
Technical data
Max. performance: 14.5 μA
Typical use case: 5.8 μA
Low power use case: 3.5μA
Parameter
Noise density
Technical data
Max. performance: 180 μg/√Hz (Z: x 1.45)
Typical use case: 300 μg/√Hz (Z: x 1.45)
Low power: 415 μg/√Hz (Z: x 1.45)
Parameter
Ultra low power / auto-wake-up mode
Technical data
800 nA @ 25 Hz ODR
Parameter
Embedded features
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  • Step counter (< 4 μA overall)
  • Activity recognition (walking, running, standing still)
  • Activity change
  • Orientation
  • Tab/double tab (< 8 μA overall)
  • General interrupt 1 and 2 (programmable via thresholds, timer, logical AND/OR operations)
  • 1 kB FIFO
Parameter
Offset
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±80 mg
Parameter
TCO
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±1 mg/K
Parameter
Interface
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SPI & I²C & 2 Interrupt pins
Parameter
Supply voltage
Technical data
1.72 V up to 3.6 V
Parameter
Package
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12 pin LGA 2x2x0.95 mm³

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Software

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Applications and solutions

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Smart home

Imagine you get up on a cold day and the bathroom is heated the way you prefer it. When you leave home, sensor-activated intrusion detection gives you peace of mind during the day. Our sensing solutions enable many smart home applications, enhancing your well-being.

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Wearables & hearables

Smartwatches, wristbands, smart clothes and hearables: whether supporting your fitness through calorie counting or helping you orient yourself through navigation, our accurate and ultra-low power sensing solutions turn a regular wearable into your daily companion!

The BSEC software is only available for download after accepting the software license agreement:

BSEC license agreement
  

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