Analog Devices has added to its iSensor intelligent sensor product family with two inertial sensors use within harsh industrial environments.

Lower cost and smaller than previous brick-level sensor modules, the programmable ADIS16240 is a digital shock detection and capture system that combines iMEMS technology with embedded signal processing.

The device’s triple-axis shock and impact sensor and recorder includes an integrated on-chip programmable event capture buffer, which monitors for user programmed shock thresholds and holds pre- and post-event data, time-stamp, temperature and voltage.

Programming features and data access are controlled from a standard SPI (serial peripheral interface) port, making the ADIS16240 compatible with many existing systems.

Once implemented in the system, the device operates autonomously, capturing multiple events for later analysis or providing real-time indication of excessive shock environments.

Power consumption is less than 1mA in continuous sampling mode.

More information: www.analog.com