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Smallest size. Integrated feature set. Highly flexible.

Acceleration sensor: BMA530

Stylish and minimalistic smartwatches offer little space for powerful components.The next-generation accelerometer with an advanced feature set is the world's smallest accelerometer 

(1.2 x 0.8 x 0.55 mm³). It is especially designed for compact devices such as wearables and smartphones requiring less sensor size.

  • Smallest size
  • Integrated feature set
  • Highly flexible
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Easy-to-integrate due to small size icon

Easy-to-integrate due to small size

Integrated functionalities like step-counter icon

Integrated functionalities like step-counter

Highly flexibility due to different power modes icon

Highly flexibility due to different power modes

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BMA530 & BMA580 - A new dimension of acceleration

Technical data

Package dimensions (typ.)
1.2 x 0.8 x 0.55 mm³
Wafer level chip scale package
Digital Resolution
16 bit
Measurement ranges
±2, ±4, ±8, ±16 g
Output data rate
~1.56 Hz … 6.4 kHz
Offset soldered, over life
±75 mg
TCO
±0.75 mg/K
Sensitivity Error
1%
Noise density
120 µg/√Hz
Current consumption (high perf, continuous measurement)
125 µA
Current consumption (low power@ 100 Hz)
18 µA
Current consumption (suspend mode, data retention)
4.75 µA
Interface
I³C, I²C and SPI
2 Interrupt Pins (I²C, I³C)
1 Interrupt Pin (3-wire SPI)
Power modes
High perf. mode, Low power mode (LPM)
FIFO
1 KB (incl. FIFO full, FIFO watermark interrupt)
Interrupts
Data Ready interrupt
3 generic interrupts, incl. Any-/No-motion
Step Counter
Android Features

Documents

BST-BMA530-DS000

Datasheet

BST-BMA530-DS000

BST-BMA530-FL000

Flyer

BST-BMA530-FL000

BST-BMA530-SF000

Shuttle board flyer

BST-BMA530-SF000

BST-BMA5XY-HS000

Handling & soldering instructions

BST-BMA5XY-HS000

BST-BMA5XY-SP000

Shipment & packaging details

BST-BMA5XY-SP000

Software

External link icon

Driver

Applications and solutions

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