socket for MEMS accelerometer

Jun 20, 2007 1 Replies

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jonyt 19 years ago

hi,

I bought an Analog MEMS accelerometer

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and I'd like to be able to put in on a breadboard for prototyping purposes. Does anyone know what kind of socket is suitable and where I can get it? The pin configuration is a bit unusual: 3 on each long side and 1 on each short side.

thanks, Jon.

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zwsdotcom 19 years ago

Sockets for this sort of package are built on a special semi-custom basis; if you can find one expect it to cost somewhere between $200 and $500.

It is not advisable to socket an accelerometer anyway because you'll get mechanical drift and difficulty in reproducing results. The package is designed to self-align on a PCB by surface tension forces during reflow soldering.

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