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The SMA Emerald Series Accelerometer is a single-axis, force-balanced sensor with dual-ended power supply that provides high precision at a lower cost than competitive models. The units are said to ...

How do piezoelectric accelerometers — vibration sensors — work? The force caused by vibration or a change in motion (acceleration) causes the sensor's mass to “squeeze” contained piezoelectric ...