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Modeling and improvement of a low-frequency micro-accelerometer.

Z Y Cheng¹, L Y Liu¹, Y J Lei¹

¹School of Instrument Science and Opto-Electronics Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei 230009, China.

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|March 2, 2021

Summary

This study presents a novel method to enhance low-frequency micro-vibration accelerometers. The optimized accelerometer shows significantly improved sensitivity, resolution, and a lower working frequency range.

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Area of Science:

Instrumentation and Measurement
Mechanical Engineering
Vibration Analysis

Background:

Low-frequency accelerometers are crucial for micro-vibration measurements.
Existing accelerometers face limitations in sensitivity and resolution at low frequencies.
Micro-vibration analysis requires high-precision sensing devices.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop and validate a method for improving the sensitivity and resolution of low-frequency micro-vibration accelerometers.
To identify key parameters limiting accelerometer performance.
To optimize structural and signal processing methods for enhanced measurement capabilities.

Main Methods:

Derivation and establishment of a sensitivity model for the measurement system.
Application of sensitivity coefficient analysis to identify performance-limiting parameters.
Optimization of accelerometer structural parameters and signal processing techniques.

Main Results:

Sensitivity increased from 1.10 V/(m/s²) to 19.21 V/(m/s²).
Resolution improved from 1.47 mm/s² to 0.21 mm/s².
Lowest working frequency range expanded from 1 Hz to 0.7 Hz.

Conclusions:

The presented method effectively enhances accelerometer performance.
The optimized accelerometer demonstrates superior sensitivity, resolution, and a wider frequency range.
The cost-effective method is applicable to other sensor types.