High-g shock accelerometer

Designed for shock testing, the new PCB series 3503A1060KG features three single-crystal silicon MEMS sensing elements and is said to represent state-of-the-art industry technology for miniature, high-amplitude, DC response acceleration sensors.

The device is capable of measuring long duration transient motion as well as responding to and surviving extremely fast rise times typically found in high-g shock events.

The tiny element measures just 2.5 x 1.7 x 0.9mm and incorporates a seismic mass, protective over-range stops and a full active piezoresistive Wheatstone bridge.