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Offline NW27Topic starter

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Accelerometers/Inclinometers in Metal enclosures - Do they work?
« on: July 16, 2018, 11:09:40 pm »
Hi,
I'm designing a PCB to go in an enclosure with a metal cover. This will then be mounted inside the engine bay of a vehicle.
Will the metal act as a shield and stop the sensor from working?

Example sensor is the ADXL345 http://www.analog.com/en/products/sensors-mems/accelerometers/adxl345.html.

I don't see anything in the datasheet about shielding affecting the device.

Thanks,
Neil.
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Offline jpanhalt

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Re: Accelerometers/Inclinometers in Metal enclosures - Do they work?
« Reply #1 on: July 16, 2018, 11:48:09 pm »
They work in metal enclosures.   In fact, the accelerometer I use comes in a sealed metal enclosure instead of epoxy.
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Offline james_s

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Re: Accelerometers/Inclinometers in Metal enclosures - Do they work?
« Reply #2 on: July 17, 2018, 02:54:03 am »
If you can find a material that blocks gravity then you'd be able to violate the laws of the universe. Sure would be handy stuff.
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