Data Sheet ADXL345
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Features................................................................ 1
Applications........................................................... 1
General Description...............................................1
Functional Block Diagram......................................1
Specifications........................................................ 3
Absolute Maximum Ratings...................................5
Thermal Resistance........................................... 5
Recommended Soldering Profile........................5
ESD Caution.......................................................5
Pin Configuration and Function Descriptions........ 6
Typical Performance Characteristics..................... 7
Theory of Operation.............................................12
Power Sequencing........................................... 12
Power Savings................................................. 13
Serial Communications........................................14
SPI....................................................................14
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C.................................................................... 17
Interrupts............................................................. 19
DATA_READY..................................................20
SINGLE_TAP................................................... 20
DOUBLE_TAP..................................................20
Activity..............................................................20
Inactivity........................................................... 20
FREE_FALL..................................................... 20
Watermark........................................................20
Overrun............................................................ 20
FIFO.................................................................... 21
Bypass Mode....................................................21
FIFO Mode....................................................... 21
Stream Mode....................................................21
Trigger Mode.................................................... 21
Retrieving Data from FIFO............................... 21
Self-Test...............................................................22
Register Map....................................................... 23
Register Definitions.......................................... 24
Applications Information...................................... 29
Power Supply Decoupling................................ 29
Mechanical Considerations for Mounting......... 29
Tap Detection................................................... 29
Threshold......................................................... 30
Link Mode.........................................................30
Sleep Mode vs. Low Power Mode....................30
Offset Calibration..............................................30
Using Self-Test................................................. 31
Asynchronous Data Readings..........................32
Data Formatting of Upper Data Rates..............32
Noise Performance...........................................33
Operation at Voltages Other Than 2.5 V.......... 34
Offset Performance at Lowest Data Rates.......34
Axes of Acceleration Sensitivity....................... 35
Layout and Design Recommendations............ 35
Outline Dimensions............................................. 36
Ordering Guide.................................................36
Evaluation Boards............................................ 36
REVISION HISTORY
5/2022—Rev. F to Rev. G
Deleted Package Information Section..............................................................................................................5
Added Recommended Soldering Profile Section.............................................................................................5
Moved Figure 2 and Table 4............................................................................................................................ 5
Moved Table 13..............................................................................................................................................19
Change to Using Self-Test Section................................................................................................................ 31
Added Asynchronous Data Readings Section...............................................................................................32