Determining Acceleration Factors for a MEMS Type Accelerometer

MEMS accelerometers have been used in the fields of monitoring of plant facilities, measuring the vibration of automobile components, and so on. It has the advantages of miniaturization and low power consumption, and it comprises the appropriate components to measure linear motions. This study found out the operating conditions of MEMS accelerometer sensors used in the field. A further objective is to determine a reliable method of life testing that is appropriate for the field operating conditions. The study focused on determining acceleration factors (AF) related to vibration and temperature, as well as the accelerated life test method, because a life test with normal operating conditions takes more than five years to carry out.