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16 PIN QFN
3 mm by 3 mm by 1 mm
CASE 2077-02
MMA8451Q
To p an d Botto m View
Top View
Pin Connections
1 2
3 4 59
10
11
12
13
141516
876
NC
VDD
NC
VDDIO
BYP
NC
SCL
GND
NC GND
INT1 GND
INT2
SA0
NC
SDA
Freescale Semiconductor Document Number: MMA8451Q
Data Sheet: Technical Data Rev. 8.1, 10/2013
An Energy Efficient Solution by Freescale
Xtrinsic MMA8451Q 3-Axis,
14-bit/8-bit Digital Accelerometer
The MMA8451Q is a smart, low-power, three-axis, capacitive, micromachined accelerometer with 14 bits of resolution. This accelerometer is packed with embedded functions with flexible user programmable options, configurable to two interrupt pins. Embedded interrupt functions allow for overall power savings relieving the host processor from continu ously polling data. There is access to both low-pass filtered data as well as high-pass filtered data, which minimizes the data analysis required for jolt detection and faster transitions. The device can be configured to generate inertial wakeup interrupt signals from any combination of the configurable embedded functions allowing the MMA8451Q to monitor events and remain in a low-power mode during periods of inactivity. The MMA8451Q is available in a 3 mm by 3 mm by 1 mm QFN package.
Features
1.95V to 3.6V supply voltage
1.6V to 3.6V interface voltage
±2g/±4g/±8g dynamically selectable full-scale
Output Data Rates (ODR) from 1.56 Hz to 800 Hz
99 μg/Hz noise
14-bit and 8-bit digital output
2
C
•I
Two programmable interrupt pins for seven interrupt sources
digital output interface (operates to 2.25 MHz with 4.7 kΩ pullup
Three embedded channels of motion detection
Freefall or Motion Detection: 1 channel
Pulse Detection: 1 channel
Jolt Detection: 1 channel
Orientation (Portrait/Landscape) detection with programmable hysteresis
Automatic ODR change for Auto-WAKE and return to SLEEP
32-sample FIFO
High-Pass Filter Data available per sample and through the FIFO
•Self-Test
RoHS compliant
Current Consumption: 6 μA to 165 μA
Typical Applications
E-Compass applications
Static orientation detection (Portrait/Landscape, Up/Down, Left/Right, Back/ F
ront position identification)
Notebook, e-reader, and Laptop Tumble and Freefall Detection
Real-time orientation detection (virtual reality and ga ming 3D user position feedback)
Real-time activity analysis (pedometer step counting, freefall drop detection for HDD, dead-reckoning GPS backup)
Motion detection for portable product power saving (Auto-SLEEP and Auto-WAKE for cell phone, PDA, GPS, gaming)
Shock and vibration monitoring (mechatronic compensation, shipping and warranty usage logging)
User interface (menu scrolling by orientation change, tap detection for button replacement
Part Number Temperature Range Package Description Shipping
MMA8451QT -40°C to +85°C QFN-16 Tray
MMA8451QR1 -40°C to +85°C QFN-16 Tape and Reel
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Contents

1 Block Diagram and Pin Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1.1 Soldering Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
2 Mechanical and Electrical Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2.1 Mechanical Characteristics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2.2 Electrical Characteristics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
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2.3 I
2.4 Absolute Maximum Ratings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
3 Terminology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
3.1 Sensitivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
3.2 Zero-g Offset. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
3.3 Self-Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
4 Modes of Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
5 Functionality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
5.1 Device Calibration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
5.2 8-bit or 14-bit Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
5.3 Internal FIFO Data Buffer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
5.4 Low Power Modes vs. High Resolution Modes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
5.5 Auto-WAKE/SLEEP Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
5.6 Freefall and Motion Detection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
5.7 Transient Detection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
5.8 Tap Detection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
5.9 Orientation Detection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
5.10 Interrupt Register Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
5.11 Serial I
6 Register Descriptions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
6.1 Data Registers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
6.2 32 Sample FIFO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
6.3 Portrait/Landscape Embedded Function Registers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
6.4 Motion and Freefall Embedded Function Registers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
6.5 Transient (HPF) Acceleration Detection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
6.6 Single, Double and Directional Tap Detection Registers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
6.7 Auto-WAKE/SLEEP Detection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
6.8 Control Registers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
6.9 User Offset Correction Registers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
C interface characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
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C Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Related Documentation
The MMA8451Q device features and operations are described in a variety of reference manuals, user guides, and application notes. To find the most-current versions of these documents:
1. Go to the Freescale homepage at:
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1 Block Diagram and Pin Description

14-bit
SDA SCL
I2C
Embedded
DSP
Functions
C to V
Internal
OSC
Clock
GEN
ADC
Converter
VDDIO
VSS
X-axis
Transducer
Y-axis
Transducer
Z-axis
Transducer
32 Data Point
Configurable
FIFO Buffer
with Watermark
Freefall
and Motion
Detection
Transient Detection
(i.e., fast motion,
jolt)
Enhanced
Orientation with
Hysteresis
and Z-lockout
Shake Detection
through
Motion
Threshold
Single, Double
Auto-WAKE/Auto-SLEEP Configurable with debounce counter and multiple motion interrupts for control
Auto-WAKE/SLEEP
ACTIVE Mode
SLEEP
VDD
and Directional
Tap Detection
INT1 INT2
MODE Options
Low Power Low Noise + Low Power High Resolution Normal
MODE Options
Low Power Low Noise + Low Power High Resolution Normal
ACTIVE Mode
WAKE
1
DIRECTION OF THE
DETECTABLE ACCELERATIONS
(BOTTOM VIEW)
5
9
13
X
Y
Z
1
(TOP VIEW)
Earth Gravity
Figure 1. Block Diagram
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Figure 2. Direction of the Detectable Acceler ations
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Figure 3 shows the device configuration in the 6 different orientation modes. These orientations are defined as the following:
Top View
PU
Earth Gravity
Pin 1
Xout @ 0g
Yout @ -1g
Zout @ 0g
Xout @ 1g Yout @ 0g Zout @ 0g
Xout @ 0g Yout @ 1g Zout @ 0g
Xout @ -1g
Yout @ 0g Zout @ 0g
LL
PD
LR
Side View
FRONT
Xout @ 0g Yout @ 0g Zout @ 1g
BACK
Xout @ 0g Yout @ 0g
Zout @ -1g
0.1μF
1.6V-3.6V
Interface Voltage
VDDIO
VDDIO
4.7kΩ 4.7kΩ
1
GND
VDDIO
SCL
NC
INT2
INT1
GND
GND
SDA
SA0
VDD
NC
NC
NC
BYP
NC
MMA8451Q
2
16
12
13
1415
11
10
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
4.7μF
INT1
INT2
SA0
0.1μF
1.95V - 3.6V VDD
SCL
SDA
PU = Portrait Up, LR = Landscape Right, PD = Portrait Down, LL = Landscape Left, BACK and FRONT side views. There are several registers to configure the orientation detection and are described in detail in the register setting section.
Figure 3. Landscape/Portrait Orientation
Figure 4. Application Diagram
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Table 1. Pin Description
Pin # Pin Name Description Pin Status
1 VDDIO Internal Power Supply (1.62V - 3.6V) Input 2 BYP Bypass capacitor (0.1 μF) Input 3 NC Leave open. Do not connect Open
4SCL 5 GND Connect to Ground Input 6SDA
7 SA0 8 NC Internally not connected (can be GND or VDD) Input
9 INT2 Inertial Interrupt 2 Output 10 GND Connect to Ground Input 11 INT1 Inertial Interrupt 1 Output 12 GND Connect to Ground Input 13 NC Internally not connected (can be GND or VDD) Input 14 VDD Power Supply (1.95V to 3.6V) Input 15 NC Internally not connected (can be GND or VDD) Input 16 NC Internally not connected (can be GND or VDD) Input
2
C Serial Clock
I
2
I
C Serial Data
2
I
C Least Significant Bit of the Device I2C Address
Open Drain
Open Drain
Input
The device power is supplied through VDD line. Power supply decoupling capacitors (100 nF ceramic plus 4.7 µF bulk, or a
single 4.7 µF ceramic) should be placed as near as possible to the pins 1 and 14 of the device.
The control signals SCL, SDA, and SA0 are not tolerant of voltages more than VDDIO + 0.3V . If VDDIO is removed, the control
signals SCL, SDA, and SA0 will clamp any logic signals with their internal ESD protection diodes.
2
The functions, the threshold and the timing of the two interrupt pins (INT1 and INT2) are user programmable through the I
C interface. The SDA and SCL I2C connections are open drain and therefore require a pullup resistor as shown in the application diagram in Figure 4.

1.1 Soldering Information

The QFN package is compliant with the RoHS standard. Please refer to AN4077.
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2 Mechanical and Electrical Specifications

2.1 Mechanical Characteristics

Table 2. Mechanical Characteristics @ VDD = 2.5V, VDDIO = 1.8V, T = 25°C unless otherwise noted.
Parameter Test Conditions Symbol Min Typ Max Unit
Measurement Range
Sensitivity
Sensitivity Accuracy
Sensitivity Change vs. Temperature
(1)
(2)
FS[1:0] set to 00
2g Mode
FS[1:0] set to 01
4g Mode
FS[1:0] set to 10
8g Mode
FS[1:0] set to 00
2g Mode
FS[1:0] set to 01
4g Mode
FS[1:0] set to 10
8g Mode
FS[1:0] set to 00
2g Mode
FS[1:0] set to 01
4g Mode
FS[1:0] set to 10
8g Mode
±2
FS
So
Soa ±2.64 %
TCSo ±0.008 %/°C
±4
±8
4096
2048
1024
g
counts/g
Zero-g Level Offset Accuracy
Zero-g Level Offset Accuracy Post Board Mount Zero-g Level Change vs. Temperature -40°C to 85°C TCOff ±0.15 mg/°C
Self-Test Output Change
X Y Z
ODR Accuracy
2 MHz Clock Output Data Bandwidth BW ODR/3 ODR/2 Hz Output Noise Normal Mode ODR = 400 Hz Noise 126 µg/Hz
Output Noise Low Noise Mode Operating Temperature Range Top -40 +85 °C
1. Dynamic Range is limited to 4g when the Low Noise bit in Register 0x2A, bit 2 is set.
2. Sensitivity remains in spec as stated, but changing Oversampling mode to Low Power causes 3% sensitivity shift. This behavior is also seen when changing from 800 Hz to any other data rate in the Normal, Low Noise + Low Power or High Resolution mode.
3. Before board mount.
4. Post Board Mount Offset Specifications are based on an 8 Layer PCB, relative to 25°C.
5. Self-Test is one direction only.
(3)
(4)
(5)
(1)
FS[1:0] 2g, 4g, 8g TyOff ±17 mg
FS[1:0] 2g, 4g, 8g TyOffPBM ±20 mg
FS[1:0] set to 0
4g Mode
Normal Mode ODR = 400 Hz Noise 99 µg/Hz
Vst
+181 +255
+1680
±2
LSB
%
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2.2 Electrical Characteristics

Table 3. Electrical Characteristics @ VDD = 2.5V, VDDIO = 1.8V, T = 25°C unless otherwise noted.
Parameter Test Conditions Symbol Min Typ Max Unit
Supply Voltage VDD
(1)
Interface Supply Voltage VDDIO
ODR = 1.56 Hz ODR = 6.25 Hz ODR = 12.5 Hz 6
Low Power Mode
ODR = 50 Hz 14
ODR = 100 Hz 24
I
LP
dd
ODR = 200 Hz 44 ODR = 400 Hz 85
ODR = 800 Hz 165 ODR = 1.56 Hz ODR = 6.25 Hz ODR = 12.5 Hz 24
Normal Mode
ODR = 50 Hz 24
ODR = 100 Hz 44
I
dd
ODR = 200 Hz 85
ODR = 400 Hz 165
ODR = 800 Hz 165
Current during Boot Sequence, 0.5 mSec max duration using recommended Bypass Cap
VDD = 2.5V Idd Boot
Value of Capacitor on BYP Pin -40°C 85°C Cap
STANDBY Mode Current @25°C
VDD = 2.5V, VDDIO = 1.8V
STANDBY Mode
Stby 1.8 5 μA
I
dd
Digital High Level Input Voltage
SCL, SDA, SA0 VIH 0.75*VDDIO
Digital Low Level Input Voltage
SCL, SDA, SA0 VIL 0.3*VDDIO
High Level Output Voltage
INT1, INT2 I
= 500 μA VOH 0.9*VDDIO
O
Low Level Output Voltage
INT1, INT2 I
= 500 μA VOL 0.1*VDDIO
O
Low Level Output Voltage
SDA I
= 500 μA VOLS 0.1*VDDIO
O
Power on Ramp Time 0.001 1000 ms
1.95 2.5 3.6 V
(1)
1.62 1.8 3.6 V 6 6
24 24
75 100 470 nF
1mA
μA
μA
V
V
V
V
V
Time from VDDIO on and
Boot time
VDD > VDD min until I
2
C is ready
Tbt 350 500 µs
for operation, Cbyp = 100 nF
Turn-on time
Turn-on time
Time to obtain valid data from
STANDBY mode to ACTIVE mode. Time to obtain valid data from valid
voltage applied.
Ton1
2/ODR + 1 ms
Ton2 2/ODR + 2 ms
Operating Temperature Range Top -40 +85 °C
1. There is no requirement for power supply sequencing. The VDDIO input voltage can be higher than the VDD input voltage.
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2.3 I2C interface characteristics

VIL = 0.3V
DD
VIH = 0.7V
DD
Table 4. I
2
C slave timing values
SCL clock frequency f Bus-free time between STOP and START condition t (Repeated) START hold time t Repeated START setup time t STOP condition setup time t SDA data hold time t SDA setup time t SCL clock low time t SCL clock high time t SDA and SCL rise time t SDA and SCL fall time t SDA valid time
(4)
SDA valid acknowledge time Pulse width of spikes on SDA and SCL that must be suppressed by
internal input filter
(1)
Parameter Symbol
(5)
SCL
BUF
HD;STA
SU;STA
SU;STO
HD;DAT
SU;DAT
LOW
HIGH
t
VD;DAT
t
VD;ACK
t
SP
2
C Fast Mode
I
Min Max
0 400 kHz
1.3 μs
0.6 μs
0.6 μs
0.6 μs
0.05 0.9
(2)
100 ns
1.3 μs
0.6 μs
r
f
20 + 0.1 C 20 + 0.1 C
(3)
b
(3)
b
300 ns 300 ns
(2)
0.9
(2)
0.9
050ns
Capacitive load for each bus line Cb 400 pF
Unit
μs
μs μs
1.All values referred to V
2.This device does not stretch the LOW period (t
(0.3VDD) and V
IH(min)
3.Cb = total capacitance of one bus line in pF.
4.t
5.t
= time for data signal from SCL LOW to SDA output (HIGH or LOW, depending on which one is worse).
VD;DAT
= time for Acknowledgement signal from SCL LOW to SDA output (HIGH or LOW, depending on which one is worse).
VD;ACK
(0.7VDD) levels.
IL(max)
) of the SCL signal.
LOW
Figure 5. I2C slave timing diagram
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2.4 Absolute Maximum Ratings

This device is sensitive to mechanical shock. Improper handling can cause permanent damage of the part or cause the part to otherwise fail.
This device is sensitive to ESD, improper handling can cause permanent damage to the part.
Stresses above those listed as “absolute maximum ratings” may cause permanent damage to the device. Exposure to
maximum rating conditions for extended periods may affect device reliability.
Table 5. Maximum Ratings
Rating Symbol Value Unit
Maximum Acceleration (all axes, 100 μs) g Supply Voltage VDD -0.3 to + 3.6 V Input voltage on any control pin (SA0, SCL, SDA) Vin -0.3 to VDDIO + 0.3 V Drop Test D Operating Temperature Range T Storage Temperature Range T
max
drop
OP
STG
5,000 g
1.8 m
-40 to +85 °C
-40 to +125 °C
Table 6. ESD and Latchup Protection Characteristics
Rating Symbol Value Unit
Human Body Model HBM ±2000 V Machine Model MM ±200 V Charge Device Model CDM ±500 V Latchup Current at T = 85°C ±100 mA
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3 Terminology

3.1 Sensitivity

The sensitivity is represented in counts/g. In 2g mode the sensitivity is 4096 counts/g. In 4g mode the sensitivity is 2048 counts/
g and in 8g mode the sensitivity is 1024 counts/g.

3.2 Zero-g Offset

Zero-g Offset (TyOff) describes the deviation of an actual output signal from the ideal output signal if the sensor is stationary. A sensor stationary on a horizontal surface will measure 0g in X-axis and 0g in Y-axis whereas the Z-axis will measure 1g. The output is ideally in the middle of the dynamic range of the sensor (content of OUT Registers 0x00, data expressed as 2's complement number). A deviation from ideal value in this case is called Zero-g offset. Offset is to some extent a result of stress on the MEMS sensor and therefore the offset can slightly change aft er mo un ting the sensor onto a printed circuit board or exposi n g it to extensive mechanical stress.

3.3 Self-Test

Self-Test checks the transducer functionality without external mechanical stimulus. When Self-Test is activated, an electrostatic actuation force is applied to the sensor, simulating a small acceleration. In this case, the sensor outputs will exhibit a change in their DC levels which are related to the selected full scale through the device sensitivity . When Self-Test is activated, the device output level is given by the algebraic sum of th e signals produced by the acceleration acting on the se nsor and by the electrostatic test-force.
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4 Modes of Operation

SLEEP
WAKE
STANDBY
OFF
ACTIVE
Figure 6. MMA8451Q Mode Transition Diagram
Table 7. Mode of Operation Description
Mode
2
C Bus State
I
VDD VDDIO Function Description
OFF
STANDBY
ACTIVE
(WAKE/SLEEP)
Powered Down <1.8V VDDIO Can be > VDD
I2C communication with MMA8451Q is possible
I2C communication with MMA8451Q is possible
VDDIO = High VDD = High
ON
ACTIVE bit is cleared VDDIO = High
ON
VDD = High ACTIVE bit is set
The device is powered off. All analog and digital blocks
2
are shutdown. I
Only digital blocks are enabled. Analog subsystem is disabled. Internal clocks disabled.
All blocks are enabled (digital, analog).
C bus inhibited.
All register contents are preserved when transitioning from ACTIVE to STANDBY mode. Some registers are reset when transitioning from STANDBY to ACTIVE. These are all noted in the device memory map register table. The SLEEP and WAKE modes are ACTIVE modes. For more information on how to use the SLEEP and WAKE modes and how to transition between these modes, please refer to the functionality section of this document.
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5 Functionality

The MMA8451Q is a low-power , digital output 3-axis linear accelerometer wit h a I2C interface and embedded logic used to detect events and notify an external microprocessor over interrupt lines. The functionality includes the following:
8-bit or 14-bit data, High-Pass Filtered data, 8-bit or 14 -b i t con fi g urab l e 32 sample FIFO
Four different oversampling options for compromising between resolution and current consumption based on application requirements
Additional Low Noise mode that functions independently of the Oversampling modes for higher resolution
Low Power and Auto-WAKE/SLEEP m odes for conservation of current consumption
Single/Double tap with directional information 1 channel
Motion detection with directional information or Freefall 1 channel
T ransi ent/Jolt de tection bas ed on a high- pass fi lter and settable threshold for detecting t he change in acce leration abo ve a threshold with directional information 1 channel
Flexible user configurable portrait landscape detection a lgorithm addressing many use cases for screen orientation
All functionality is available in 2g, 4g or 8g dynamic ra nges. There are many configuration settings for enabling all the different
functions. Separate application notes have been provided to help configure the device for each embedd ed functionality.
Table 8. Features of the MMA845xQ devices
Feature List MMA8451 MMA8452 MMA8453
Digital Resolution (Bits) 14 12 10 Digital Sensitivity (Counts/g) 4096 1024 256 Data-Ready Interrupt Yes Yes Yes Single-Pulse Interrupt Yes Yes Yes Double-Pulse Interrupt Yes Yes Yes Directional-Pulse Interrupt Yes Yes Yes Auto-WAKE Yes Yes Yes Auto-SLEEP Yes Yes Yes Freefall Interrupt Yes Yes Yes 32 Level FIFO Yes No No High-Pass Filter Yes Yes Yes Low-Pass Filter Yes Yes Yes Orientation Detection Portrait/Landscape = 30°, Landscape to Portrait = 60°,
and Fixed 45° Threshold Programmable Orientation Detection Yes No No Motion Interrupt with Direction Yes Yes Yes Transient Detection with High-Pass Filter Yes Yes Yes Low Power Mode Yes Yes Yes
Yes Yes Yes

5.1 Device Calibration

The device interface is factory calibrated for sensitivity and Zero-g offset for each axi s . The trim values are stored in Non Volatile Memory (NVM). On power-up, the trim parameters are read from NVM and applied to the circuitry. In normal use, further calibration in the end application is not necessary. However, the MMA8451Q allows the user to adjust the Zero-g offset for each axis after power-up, changing the default offs et values. The user offset adjustments are stored in 6 volatile registers. For more information on device calibration, refer to Freescale application note, AN4069.
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5.2 8-bit or 14-bit Data

The measured acceleration data is stored in the OUT_X_MSB, OUT_X_LSB, OUT_Y_MSB, OUT_Y_LSB, OUT_Z_MSB, and OUT_Z_LSB registers as 2’s complement 14-bit numbers. The most significant 8-bits of each axis are stored in OUT_X (Y, Z)_MSB, so applications needing only 8-bit results can use these 3 registers and ignore OUT_X,Y, Z_LSB. To do this, the F_READ bit in CTRL_REG1 must be set. When the F_READ bit is cleared, the fast read mode is disabled.
When the full-scale is set to 2g, the measurement range is -2g to +1.99975g, and each count corresponds to 1g/4096 (0.25 mg) at 14-bits resolution. When the full-scale is set to 8g, the measurement range is -8g to +7.999g, and each count corresponds to 1g/1024 (0.98 mg) at 14-bits resolution. The resolution is reduced by a factor of 64 if only the 8-bit results are used. For more information on the data manipulation between data formats and modes, refer to Freescale application.

5.3 Internal FIFO Data Buffer

MMA8451Q contains a 32 sample internal FIFO data buffer minimizing traffic across the I2C bus. The FIFO can also provide power savings of the system by allowing the host processor/MCU to go into a SLEEP mode while the accelerometer independently stores the data, up to 32 samples per axis. The FIFO can run at all output data rates. There is the option of accessing the full 14-bit data o r for accessing only the 8-bit dat a. When access speed is more important than high resolution the 8-bit data read is a better option.
The FIFO contains four modes (Fill Buffer Mode, Circular Buffer Mode, Trigger Mode, and Disabled Mode) described in the F_SETUP Register 0x09. Fill Buffer Mode collects the first 32 samples and asserts the overflow flag when the buffer is full and another sample arrives. It does not collect any more data until the buffer is read. This benefits data logging applications where all samples must be collected. The Circular Buffer Mode allows the buffer to be filled and then new data replaces the oldest sample in the buffer . The most recent 32 samples will be stored in the buffer . This benefits situations where the processor is waiting for an specific interrupt to signal that the data must be flushed to analyze the event. The trigger mode will hold the last data up to the point when the trigger occurs and can be set to keep a selectable number of samples after the event occurs.
The MMA8451Q FIFO Buffer has a configurable watermark, allowing the processor to be triggered after a configurable number of samples has filled in the buffer (1 to 32).
For details on the configur a ti o ns fo r the FI FO buffer as well as more specific examp les and application benefits, refer to Freescale application note, AN4073.

5.4 Low Power Modes vs. High Resolution Modes

The MMA8451Q can be optimized for lower power modes or for higher resolution of the output data. High resolution is achieved by setting the LNOISE bit in Register 0x2A. This improves the resolution but be aware that the dynamic range is limited to 4g when this bit is set. This will affect all internal functions and reduce noise. Another method for improving the resolution of the data is by oversampling. One of the oversampling schemes of the data can activated when MODS = 10 in Register 0x2B which will improve the resolution of the output data only. The highest resolution is achieved at 1.56 Hz.
There is a trade-off between low power and high resolution. Low Power can be achieved when the oversampling rate is reduced. The lowest power is achieved when MODS = 11 or when the sample rate is set to 1.56 Hz. For more information on how to configure the MMA8451Q in Low Power mode or High Resolution mode and to realize the benefits application note, AN4075.
, refer to Freescale

5.5 Auto-WAKE/SLEEP Mode

The MMA8451Q can be configured to transition between sample rates (with their respective current consumption) based on four of the interrupt functions of the device. The advantage of using the Auto-WAKE/SLEEP is that the system can automatically transition to a higher sample rate (higher current consumption) when needed but spends the majority of the time in the SLEEP mode (lower current) when the device does not require higher sampling rates. Auto-WAKE refers to the device being triggered by one of the interrupt functions to transition to a higher sample rate. This may also interrupt the processor to transition from a SLEEP mode to a higher power mode.
SLEEP mode occurs after the accelerometer has not detected an interrupt for longer than the user definable time-out period. The device will transition to the specified lower sample rate. It may also alert the processor to go into a lower power mode to save on current during this period of inactivity.
The Interrupts that can WAKE the device from SLEEP are the following: Tap Detection, Orientation Detection, Motion/Freefall, and Transient Detection. The FIFO can be configured to hold the data in the buffer until it is flushed if the FIFO Gate bit is set in Register 0x2C but the FIFO cannot WAKE the device from SLEEP.
The interrupts that can keep the device from falling asleep are the same interrupts that can wake the device with the addition of the FIFO. If the FIFO interrupt is enab led and data is being accessed continually servicing the interrupt then the device will remain in the WAKE mode. Refer to AN4074, for more det ailed information for configuring the Auto-W AKE/SLEEP.
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5.6 Freefall and Motion Detection

MMA8451Q has flexible interrupt architecture for detecting either a Freefall or a Motion. Freefall can be enabled where the set threshold must be less than the configured threshold, or motion can be enabled where the set threshold must be greater than the threshold. The motion configuration has the option of enabling or disabling a high-pass filter to eliminate tilt data (static offset). The freefall does not use the high-pass filter. For details on the Freefall and Motion detection with specific application examples and recommended configuration settings, refer to Freescale application note, AN4070.

5.6.1 Freefall Detection

The detection of “Freefall” involves the monitoring of the X, Y, and Z axes for the condition where the acceleration magnitude is below a user specified threshold for a user definable amou nt of time. Normally, the usa bl e threshold ranges are between ±100 mg and ±500 mg.

5.6.2 Motion Detection

Motion is often used to simply alert the main processor that the device is currently in use. When the acceleration exceeds a set threshold the motion interrupt is asserted. A motion can be a fast moving shake or a slow moving tilt. This will depend on the threshold and timing values configured for the ev en t. The motion detection function can analyze static acceleration changes or faster jolts. For example, to detect that an object is spinning, all three axes would be enabled with a threshold detection of > 2g. This condition would need to occur for a minimum of 100 ms to ensure that the event wasn't just noise. The timing value is set by a configurable debounce counter. The debounce counter acts like a filter to determine whether the condition exists for configurable set of time (i.e., 100 ms or longer). There is also directional data available in the source register to detect the direction of the motion. This is useful for applications such as directional shake or flick, which assists with the algorithm for various gesture detections.

5.7 T ransient Detection

The MMA8451Q has a built-in high-pass filter. Acceleration data goes through the high-pass filter, eliminating the offset (DC) and low frequencies. The high-pass filter cutoff frequency can be set by the user to four different frequencies which are dependent on the Output Data R ate (ODR). A higher cutof f frequency ensures the DC dat a or slower moving dat a will be filtered out, allowing only the higher frequencies to pass. The embedded Transient Detection function uses th e hi gh-pass filtered data allo wing the user to set the threshold and debounce counter. The transient detection feature can be used in the same manner as the motion detection by bypassing the high-pass filter. There is an option in the configuration register to do this. This adds more flexibility to cover various customer use cases.
Many applications use the accelerometer’s static acceleration readings (i.e., tilt) which measure the change in acceleration due to gravity only. These functions benefit from acceleration dat a being filtered w ith a low- p as s f i lt e r where h igh frequency data is considered noise. However, there are many functions where the accelerometer must analyze dynamic acceleration. Functions such as tap, flick, shake and step counting are based on the analysis of the change in the acceleration. It is simpler to interpret these functions dependent on dynamic acceleration data when the static component has been removed. The Transient Detection function can be routed to either interrupt pin through bit 5 in CTRL_REG5 register (0x2E). Registers 0x1D – 0x20 are the dedicated Transient Detection configuration registers. The source register contains directional data to determine the direction of the acceleration, either positive or negative. For details on the benefits of the embedded Transient Detection function along with specific application examples and recommended configuration settings, please refer to Freescale application note, AN4071.

5.8 Tap Detection

The MMA8451Q has embedded single/double and directional tap detection. This function has various customizing timers for setting the pulse time width and the latency time between pulses. There are programmable thresholds for all three axes. The tap detection can be configured to run through the high-pass filter and also through a low-pass filter, which provides more customizing and tunable tap detection schemes. The status register provides updates on the axes where the event was detected and the direction of the tap. For more information on how to configure the device for tap detection please refer to Freescale application note, AN4072.
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5.9 Orientation Detection

Top View
PU
Earth Gravity
Pin 1
Xout @ 0g
Yout @ -1g
Zout @ 0g
Xout @ 1g Yout @ 0g Zout @ 0g
Xout @ 0g Yout @ 1g Zout @ 0g
Xout @ -1g
Yout @ 0g Zout @ 0g
LL
PD
LR
Side View
FRONT
Xout @ 0g Yout @ 0g Zout @ 1g
BACK
Xout @ 0g Yout @ 0g
Zout @ -1g
PORTRAIT
Landscape to Portrait
90°
Trip Angle = 60°
0° Landscape
PORTRAIT
Portrait to Landscape
90°
Trip Angle = 30°
0° Landscape
(A) (B)
The MMA8451Q incorporates an advanced algorithm for orientation detection (ability to detect all 6 orienta ti ons) with configurable trip points. The embedded algorithm allows the selection of the mid point with the desired hysteresis value.
The MMA8451Q Orientation Detection algorithm confirms the reliability of the function with a configurable Z-lockout angle. Based on known functionality of linear ac celerometers, it is not possible to rot ate t he device about the Z-axis to dete ct change in acceleration at slow angular speeds. The angle at which the device no longer detects the orientation change is referred to as the “Z-Lockout angle”. The device operates down to 14° from the flat position.
For further information on the configuration settings of the orientation detection function, including recommendations for configuring the device to support various application use cases, refer to Freescale application note, AN4068.
Figure 8 shows the definitions of the trip angles going from Landscape to Portrait (A) and then also from Portrait to Landscape
(B).
Figure 7. Landscape/Portrait Orientation
Figure 8. Illustration of Landscape to Portrait Tra nsition (A) and Portrait to Landscape Transition (B)
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Figure 9 illustrates the Z-angle lockout region. When lifting the device upright from the flat position it will be active for
UPRIGHT
NORMAL
90°
Z-LOCK = 29°
0° FLAT
DETECTION REGION
LOCKOUT REGION
INTERRUPT
CONTROLLER
Data Ready
Motion/Freefall
Tap (Pulse)
Orientation
Transient
FIFO
Auto-SLEEP
INT ENABLE INT CFG
INT1
INT2
77
orientation detection as low as14° from flat. This is user configurable. The default angle is 29° but it can be set as low as 14°.
.
Figure 9. Illustration of Z-Tilt Angle Lockout Transition

5.10 Interrupt Register Configurations

There are seven configurable interrupts in the MMA8451Q: Data Ready, Motion/Freefall, Tap (Pulse), Orientation, Transient, FIFO and Auto-SLEEP events. These seven interrupt sources can be routed to one of two interrupt pins. The interrupt source must be enabled and configured. If t he event flag is asserted because the event cond ition is detect ed, the corresp onding interrupt pin, INT1 or INT2, will assert.
Figure 10. System Interrupt Generation Block Diagram

5.11 Serial I2C Interface

Acceleration data may be accessed through an I2C interface thus making the device particularly suit abl e for direct interfaci ng with a microcontroller. The MMA8451Q features an interrupt signal which indicates when a new set of measured acceleration data is available thus simplifying data synchronization in the digital system that uses the device. The MMA8451Q may also be configured to generate other interrupt signals accordingly to the programmable embedded functions of the device for Motion, Freefall, Transient, Orientation, and Tap.
The registers embedded inside the MMA8451Q are accessed through the I interface, VDDIO line must be tied high (i.e., to the interface supply voltage). If VDD is not present and VDDIO is present, the
2
C serial interface (Table 9). To enable the I2C
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MMA8451Q is in off mode and communications on the I
2
C interface are ignored. The I2C interface may be used for
communications between other I2C devices and the MMA8451Q does not affect the I2C bus.
Table 9. Serial Interface Pin Description
Pin Name Pin Description
2
SCL I SDA I SA0 I
There are two signals associated with the I
C Serial Clock
2
C Serial Data
2
C least significant bit of the device address
2
C bus; the Serial Clock Line (SCL) and the Serial Data line (SDA). The latter is a bidirectional line used for sending and receiving the data to/from the interface. External pullup resistors connected to VDDIO are expected for SDA and SCL. When the bus is free both the lines are high. The I2C interface is compliant with Fast mode (400 kHz), and Normal mode (100 kHz) I
2
C standards (Table 4).

5.11.1 I2C Operation

The transaction on the bus is started through a start condition (ST AR T) signal. START condition is defined as a HIGH to LOW transition on the data line while the SCL line is held HIGH. After ST AR T has been transmitted by the Master , the bus is considered busy. The next byte of data transmitted after START contains the slave address in the first 7 bits, and the eighth bit tells whether the Master is receiving data from the slave or transmitting data to the slave. When an address is sent, each device in the system compares the first seven bits after a start condition with its address. If they match, the device considers itself addressed by the Master. The 9th clock pulse, following the slave address byte (and each subsequent byte) is the acknowledge (ACK). The transmitter must release the SDA line during the ACK period . The receiver must then pull the data line low so that it remains stable low during the high period of the acknowledge clock period.
A LOW to HIGH transition on the SDA line while the SCL line is high is defined as a stop condition (STOP). A data transfer is always terminated by a STOP. A Master may also issue a repeated START during a data transfer. The MMA8451Q expects repeated STARTs to be used to randomly read from specific registers.
The MMA8451Q's standard slave address is a choice between the two sequential addresses 0011100 and 0011101. The selection is made by the high and low logic level of the SA0 (pin 7) input respectively. The slave addresses are factory programmed and alternate addresses are available at customer request. The format is shown in Table 10.
Table 10. I2C Address Selection Table
Slave Address (SA0 = 0) Slave Address (SA0 = 1) Comment
0011100 (0x1C) 0011101 (0x1D) Factory Default
Single Byte Read
The MMA8451Q has an internal ADC that can sample, convert and return sensor data on request. The transmission of an 8-bit command begins on the falling edge of SCL. After the eight clock cycles are used to send the command, note that the data
2
returned is sent with the MSB first once the data is received. Figure 1 1 shows the timing diagram for the accelerometer 8- bit I
C read operation. The Master (or MCU) transmits a start condition (ST) to the MMA8451Q, slave address ($1D), with the R/W bit set to “0” for a write, and the MMA8451Q sends an acknowledgement. Then the Master (or MCU) transmits the address of the register to read and the MMA8451Q sends an acknowledgement. The Master (or MCU) transmits a repeated start condition (SR) and then addresses the MMA8451Q ($1D ) with th e R/W bi t set t o “1” for a read from the previously selected register . The Slave then acknowledges and transmits the data from the requested register . The Master does not acknowledge (NAK) the transmitted data, but transmits a stop condition to end the data transfer.
Multiple Byte Read
When performing a multi-byte read or “b urst read”, the MMA8451Q automatically increments the received register address commands after a read command is received. Therefore, after following the steps of a single byte read, multiple bytes of data can be read from sequential registers after each MMA8451Q acknowledgment (AK) is received until a no acknowledge (NAK) occurs from the Master followed by a stop condition (SP) signaling an end of transmission.
Single Byte Write
To start a write command, the Master transmit s a st art co ndition (ST) to the MMA8451Q, slave address ($1D) with the R/W bit set to “0” for a write, the MMA8451Q sends an acknowledgement. Then the Master (MCU) transmits the address of the register to write to, and the MMA8451Q sends an acknowledgement. Then the Master (or MCU) transmits the 8-bit data to write to the designated register and the MMA8451Q sends an ackn o w led g ement that it has received the data. Since this transmi ssi on is
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complete, the Master transmits a stop condition (SP) to the data transfer. The data sent to the MMA8451Q is now stored in the appropriate register.
Multiple Byte Wri t e
The MMA8451Q automatically increments the received register address commands after a write command is received. Therefore, after following the steps of a single byte write, multiple bytes of data can be written to sequential registers after each MMA8451Q acknowledgment (ACK) is received.
Table 11. I
2
C Device Address Sequence
Command
Read 001110 0 0x1C 1 0x39 Write 001110 0 0x1C 0 0x38 Read 001110 1 0x1D 1 0x3B Write 001110 1 0x1D 0 0x3A
< Single Byte Read >
Master
Slave
ST Device Address[6:0] W Register Address[7:0] SR Device Address[6:0] R NAK SP
< Multiple Byte Read >
Master
Slave
Master
ST Device Address[6:0] W Registe r Address[7:0] SR Device Address[6:0] R AK
[6:1]
Device Address
AK AK AK Data[7:0]
AK AK AK Data[7:0]
AK AK NAK SP
[0]
SA0
[6:0]
Device Address
R/W 8-bit Final Value
Slave
Data[7:0] Data[7:0] Data[7:0]
< Single Byte Write >
Master
Slave
ST Device Address[6:0] W Register Addres s [ 7: 0] Data[7:0] SP
AK AK AK
< Multiple Byte Write >
Master
Slave
ST Device Address[6:0] W Registe r Address[7:0] Data[7:0] Data[7:0] SP
AK AK AK AK
Legend
ST: Start Condition SP: Stop Condition NAK: No Acknowledge W: Write = 0 SR: Repeated Start Condition AK: Acknowledge R: Read = 1
Figure 11. I2C Timing Diagram
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6 Register Descriptions

Table 12. Register Address Map
Name Type
STATUS/F_STATUS
OUT_X_MSB
OUT_X_LSB
OUT_Y_MSB
OUT_Y_LSB
OUT_Z_MSB
OUT_Z_LSB
Reserved R 0x07 Reserved. Read return 0x00. Reserved R 0x08 Reserved. Read return 0x00.
F_SETUP
TRIG_CFG
SYSMOD
INT_SOURCE
WHO_AM_I
XYZ_DATA_CFG
HP_FILTER_CUTOFF
PL_STATUS
PL_CFG
PL_COUNT
PL_BF_ZCOMP
P_L_THS_REG
FF_MT_CFG
FF_MT_SRC
FF_MT_THS
FF_MT_COUNT
Reserved R 0x19 Reserved. Read return 0x00. Reserved R 0x1A Reserved. Read return 0x00. Reserved R 0x1B Reserved. Read return 0x00. Reserved R 0x1C Reserved. Read return 0x00.
TRANSIENT_CFG
TRANSIENT_SCR
(1)(2)
(1)(2)
(1)(2)
(1)(2)
(1)(2)
(1)(2)
(1)(2)
(1)(3)
(1)(4)
(1)(2)
(1)(2)
(1)
(1)(4)
(1)(4)
(1)(2)
(1)(4)
(1)(3)
(1)(4)
(1)(4)
(1)(4)
(1)(2)
(1)(3)
(1)(3)
(1)(4)
(1)(2)
Register Address
FMODE = 0
F_READ = 0
R 0x00 0x01 00000000 0x00
R 0x01 0x02 0x01 0x03 0x01 Output
R 0x02 0x03 0x00 Output
R 0x03 0x04 0x05 0x00 Output
R 0x04 0x05 0x00 Output
R 0x05 0x06 0x00 Output
R0x06 0x00 Output
R/W 0x09 0x0A 00000000 0x00 FIFO setup R/W 0x0A 0x0B 00000000 0x00 Map of FIFO data capture events
R 0x0B 0x0C 00000000 0x00 Current System Mode R 0x0C 0x0D 00000000 0x00 Interrupt status R 0x0D 0x0E 00011010 0x1A Device ID (0x1A)
R/W 0x0E 0x0F 00000000 0x00 Dynamic Range Settings
R/W 0x0F 0x10 00000000 0x00
R 0x10 0x11 00000000 0x00
R/W 0x11 0x12 10000000 0x80 Landscape/Portrait configuration.
R/W 0x12 0x13 00000000 0x00
R/W 0x13 0x14 01000100 0x44 Back/Front, Z-Lock Trip threshold
R/W 0x14 0x15 10000100 0x84
R/W 0x15 0x16 00000000 0x00
R 0x16 0x17 00000000 0x00
R/W 0x17 0x18 00000000 0x00 Freefall/Motion threshold register R/W 0x18 0x19 00000000 0x00 Freefall/Motion debounce counter
R/W 0x1D 0x1E 00000000 0x00
R 0x1E 0x1F 00000000 0x00 Transient event status register
Auto-Increment Address
FMODE > 0
F_READ = 0
FMODE = 0
F_READ = 1
FMODE > 0
F_READ = 1
Default
Hex
Value
Comment
FMODE = 0, real time status
FMODE > 0, FIFO status
[7:0] are 8 MSBs of 14-bit sample.
[7:2] are 6 LSBs of 14-bit real-time
sample
[7:0] are 8 MSBs of 14-bit real-t ime
sample
[7:2] are 6 LSBs of 14-bit real-time
sample
[7:0] are 8 MSBs of 14-bit real-t ime
sample
[7:2] are 6 LSBs of 14-bit real-time
sample
Cutoff frequency is set to 16 Hz @
800 Hz
Landscape/Portrait orientation
status
Landscape/Portrait debounce
counter
Portrait to Landscape Trip Angle is
Freefall/Motion functional block
configuration
Freefall/Motion event source
register
Transient functional block
configuration
Root pointer to
XYZ FIFO data.
29°
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(1)(4)
(1)(4)
(1)(4)
(1)(4)
(1)(2)
(1)(3)
(1)(3)
(1)(4)
(1)(4)
(1)(4)
(1)(4)
(1)(4)
(1)(4)
(1)(4)
(1)(4)
(1)(4)
(1)(4)
(1)(3)
R/W 0x1F 0x20 00000000 0x00 Transient event threshold
(1)(3)
R/W 0x20 0x21 00000000 0x00 Transient debounce counter R/W 0x21 0x22 00000000 0x00 ELE, Double_XYZ or Single_XYZ
R 0x22 0x23 00000000 0x00 EA, Double_XYZ or Single_XYZ R/W 0x23 0x24 00000000 0x00 X pulse threshold R/W 0x24 0x25 00000000 0x00 Y pulse threshold R/W 0x25 0x26 00000000 0x00 Z pulse threshold R/W 0x26 0x27 00000000 0x00 Time limit for pulse R/W 0x27 0x28 00000000 0x00 Latency time for 2nd pulse R/W 0x28 0x29 00000000 0x00 Window time for 2nd pulse R/W 0x29 0x2A 00000000 0x00 Counter setting for Auto-SLEEP R/W 0x2A 0x2B 00000000 0x00 ODR = 800 Hz, STANDBY Mode.
R/W 0x2B 0x2C 00000000 0x00
R/W 0x2C 0x2D 00000000 0x00 Wake from Sleep, IPOL, PP_OD R/W 0x2D 0x2E 00000000 0x00 Interrupt enable register R/W 0x2E 0x2F 00000000 0x00 Interrupt pin (INT1/INT2) map R/W 0x2F 0x30 00000000 0x00 X-axis offset adjust R/W 0x30 0x31 00000000 0x00 Y-axis offset adjust R/W 0x31 0x0D 00000000 0x00 Z-axis offset adjust
Sleep Enable, OS Modes,
RST, ST
TRANSIENT_THS
TRANSIENT_COUNT
PULSE_CFG
PULSE_SRC PULSE_THSX PULSE_THSY PULSE_THSZ PULSE_TMLT PULSE_LTCY PULSE_WIND ASLP_COUNT
CTRL_REG1
CTRL_REG2
CTRL_REG3
CTRL_REG4
CTRL_REG5
OFF_X OFF_Y OFF_Z
Reserved (do not modify) 0x40 – 7F Reserved. Read return 0x00.
1. Register contents are preserved when transition from ACTIVE to STANDBY mode occurs.
2. Register contents are reset when transition from STANDBY to ACTIVE mode occurs.
3. Register contents can be modified anytime in STANDBY or ACTIVE mode. A write to this register will cause a reset of the corresponding internal system debounce counter.
4. Modification of this register’s contents can only occur when device is STANDBY mode except CTRL_REG1 ACTIVE bit and CTRL_REG2 RST bit.
Note:Auto-increment addresses which are not a simple increment are highlighted in bold. The auto-increment addressing is only enabled when
device registers are read using I
2
C burst read mode. Therefore the internal storage of the auto-increment address is cleared whenever a
stop-bit is detected.

6.1 Data Registers

The following are the data registers for the MMA8451Q. For more information on data manipulation of the MMA8451Q, refer
to application note, AN4076.
When the F_MODE bits found in Register 0x09 (F_SETUP), bits 7 and 6 are both cleared (the FIFO is not on). Register 0x00 reflects the real-time status information of the X, Y and Z sample data. When the F_MODE value is greater than zero the FIFO is on (in either Fill, Circular or T rigger mo de). In th is cas e Register 0x00 wi ll reflect the stat us of the FIFO. It is expect ed when the FIFO is on that the user will access the data from Register 0x01 (X_MSB) for either the 14-bit or 8-bit data. When accessing the 8-bit data the F_READ bit (Register 0x2A) is set which modifies the auto-incrementing to skip over the LSB data. When F_READ bit is cleared the 14-bit data is read accessing all 6 bytes sequentially (X_MSB, X_LSB, Y_MSB, Y_LSB, Z_MSB, Z_LSB).
F_MODE = 00: 0x00 STATUS: Data Status Register (Read Only)
Bit 7 Bit 6 Bit 5 Bit 4 Bit 3 Bit 2 Bit 1 Bit 0
ZYXOW ZOW YOW XOW ZYXDR ZDR YDR XDR
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Table 13. STATUS Description
X, Y, Z-axis Data Overwrite. Default value: 0
ZYXOW
ZOW
YOW
XOW
ZYXDR
ZDR
YDR
XDR
0: No data overwrite has occurred 1: Previous X, Y, or Z data was overwritten by new X, Y, or Z data before it was read Z-axis Data Overwrite. Default value: 0 0: No data overwrite has occurred 1: Previous Z-axis data was overwritten by new Z-axis data before it was read Y-axis Data Overwrite. Default value: 0 0: No data overwrite has occurred 1: Previous Y-axis data was overwritten by new Y-axis data before it was read X-axis Data Overwrite. Default value: 0 0: No data overwrite has occurred 1: Previous X-axis data was overwritten by new X-axis data before it was read X, Y, Z-axis new Data Ready. Default value: 0 0: No new set of data ready 1: A new set of data is ready Z-axis new Data Available. Default value: 0 0: No new Z-axis data is ready 1: A new Z-axis data is ready Y-axis new Data Available. Default value: 0 0: No new Y-axis data ready 1: A new Y-axis data is ready X-axis new Data Available. Default value: 0 0: No new X-axis data ready 1: A new X-axis data is ready
ZYXOW is set whenever a new acceleration data is produced before completing the retrieval of the previous set. This event occurs when the content of at least one accele ration data register (i.e., OUT_X, OUT_Y, OUT_Z) has been overwri tten. ZY XOW is cleared when the high-bytes of the acceleration data (OUT_X_MSB, OUT_Y_MSB, OUT_Z_MSB) of all the active channels are read.
ZOW is set whenever a new acceleration sample related to the Z-axis is generated before the retrieval of the previous sample. When this occurs the previous sample is overwritten. ZOW is cleared anytime OUT_Z_MSB register is read.
YOW is set whenever a new acceleration sample related to the Y-axis is generated before the retrieval of the previous sample. When this occurs the previous sample is overwritten. YOW is cleared anytime OUT_Y_MSB register is read.
XOW is set whenever a new acceleration sample related to the X-axis is generated before the retrieval of the previous sample. When this occurs the previous sample is overwritten. XOW is cleared anytime OUT_X_MSB register is read.
ZYXDR signals that a new sample for any of the enabled channels is available. ZYXDR is cleared when the high-bytes of the acceleration data (OUT_X_MSB, OUT_Y_MSB, OUT_Z_MSB) of all the enabled channels are read.
ZDR is set whenever a new acceleration sample related to the Z-axis is generated. ZDR is cleared anytime OUT_Z_MSB register is read.
YDR is set whenever a new acceleration sample related to the Y -axis is generated. YDR is cleared anytime OUT_Y_MSB register is read.
XDR is set whenever a new acceleration sample related to the X-axis is generated. XDR is cleared anytime OUT_X_MSB register is read.
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Data Registers: 0x01 OUT_X_MSB, 0x02 OUT_X_LSB, 0x03 OUT_Y_MSB, 0x04 OUT_Y_LSB, 0x05 OUT_Z_MSB, 0x06 OUT_Z_LSB
These registers contain the X-axis, Y-axis, and Z-axis14-bit output sample data expressed as 2's complement numbers.
Note: The sample data output registers store the current sample data if the FIFO data output register driver is disabled, but if the FIFO data output register driver is enabled (F_MODE > 00) the sample data output registers point to the head of the FIFO buffer (Register 0x01 X_MSB) which contains the previous 32 X, Y, and Z data samples. Data Registers F_MODE = 00
0x01: OUT_X_MSB: X_MSB Register (Read Only)
Bit 7 Bit 6 Bit 5 Bit 4 Bit 3 Bit 2 Bit 1 Bit 0
XD13 XD12 XD11 XD10 XD9 XD8 XD7 XD6
0x02: OUT_X_LSB: X_LSB Register (Read Only)
Bit 7 Bit 6 Bit 5 Bit 4 Bit 3 Bit 2 Bit 1 Bit 0
XD5 XD4 XD3 XD2 XD1 XD0 0 0
0x03: OUT_Y_MSB: Y_MSB Register (Read Only)
Bit 7 Bit 6 Bit 5 Bit 4 Bit 3 Bit 2 Bit 1 Bit 0
YD13 YD12 YD11 YD10 YD9 YD8 YD7 YD6
0x04: OUT_Y_LSB: Y_LSB Register (Read Only)
Bit 7 Bit 6 Bit 5 Bit 4 Bit 3 Bit 2 Bit 1 Bit 0
YD5 YD4 YD3 YD2 YD1 YD0 0 0
0x05: OUT_Z_MSB: Z_MSB Register (Read Only)
Bit 7 Bit 6 Bit 5 Bit 4 Bit 3 Bit 2 Bit 1 Bit 0
ZD13 ZD12 ZD11 ZD10 ZD9 ZD8 ZD7 ZD6
0x06: OUT_Z_LSB: Z_LSB Regist er (Read Only)
Bit 7 Bit 6 Bit 5 Bit 4 Bit 3 Bit 2 Bit 1 Bit 0
ZD5ZD4ZD3ZD2ZD1ZD0 0 0
OUT_X_MSB, OUT_X_LSB, OUT_Y_MSB, OUT_Y_LSB, OUT_Z_MSB, and OUT_Z_LSB are stored in the auto­incrementing address range of 0x01 to 0x06 to reduce reading the status followed by 14-bit axis data to 7 bytes. If the F_READ bit is set (0x2A bit 1), auto increment will skip over LSB registers. This will shorten the data acquisition from 7 bytes to 4 bytes. The LSB registers can only be read immediately following the read access of the corresponding MSB register. A random read access to the LSB registers is not possible. Reading the MSB register and then the LSB register in sequence ensures that both bytes (LSB and MSB) belong to the same data sample, even if a new data sample arrives between reading the MSB and the LSB byte.

6.2 32 Sample FIFO

The following registers are used to configure the FIFO. For more information on the FIFO please refer to AN4073.
F_MODE > 0 0x00: F_STATUS FIFO Status Register
When F_MODE > 0, Register 0x00 becomes the FIFO Status Register which is used to retrieve information about the FIFO. This register has a flag for the overflow and watermark. It also has a counter that can be read to obtain the number of samples stored in the buffer when the FIFO is enabled.
0x00: F_STATUS: FIFO STATUS Register (Read Only)
Bit 7 Bit 6 Bit 5 Bit 4 Bit 3 Bit 2 Bit 1 Bit 0
F_OVF F_WMRK_FLAG F_CNT5 F_CNT4 F_CNT3 F_CNT2 F_CNT1 F_CNT0
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Table 14. FIFO Fl ag Event Description
F_OVF F_WMRK_FLAG Event Description
0 No FIFO overflow events detected. 1 FIFO event detected; FIF O has overflowed.
0 No FIFO watermark events detected.
1
FIFO Watermark event detected. FIFO sample count is greater than watermark value. If F_MODE = 11, Trigger Event detected.
The F_OVF and F_WMRK_FLAG flags remain asserted while the event source is still active, but the user can clear the FIFO interrupt bit flag in the interrupt source register (INT_SOURCE) by reading the F_STA TUS register. In this case, the SRC_FIFO bit in the INT_SOURCE register will be set again when the next data sample enters the FIFO. Therefore the F_OVF bit flag will remain asserted while the FIFO has overflowed and the F_WMRK_FLAG bit flag will remain asserted while the F_CNT value is equal to or greater than then F_WMRK value. If the FIFO ov erflow flag is cleared and if F_MODE = 11 then the FIFO overflow flag will remain 0 before the trigger event even if the FIFO is full and overflows. If the FIFO overflow flag is set and if F_MODE is = 11, the FIFO has stopped accepting samples.
Table 15. FIFO Sample Count Description
F_CNT[5:0]
FIFO sample counter. Default value: 00_0000. (00_0001 to 10_0000 indicates 1 to 32 samples stored in FIFO
F_CNT[5:0] bits indicate the number of acceleration samples currently stored in the FIFO buffer. Count 000000 indicates that the FIFO is empty.
0x09: F_SETUP FIFO Setup Register
0x09 F_SETUP: FIFO Setup Regist er (Read/Write)
Bit 7 Bit 6 Bit 5 Bit 4 Bit 3 Bit 2 Bit 1 Bit 0
F_MODE1 F_MODE0 F_WMRK5 F_WMRK4 F_WMRK3 F_WMRK2 F_WMRK1 F_WMRK0
Table 16. F_SETUP Description
BITS Description
FIFO buffer overflow mode. Default value: 0.
00: FIFO is disabled. 01: FIFO contains the most recent samples when overflowed (circular buffer). Oldest sample is discarded to
be replaced by new sample.
10: FIFO stops accepting new samples when overflowed. 11: Trigger mode. The FIFO will be in a circular mode up to the number of samples in the watermark. The
F_MODE[1:0]
F_WMRK[5:0]
1. Bit field can be written in ACTIVE mode.
2. Bit field can be written in STANDBY mode.
(1)(2)
(2)
FIFO will be in a circular mode until the trigger event occurs after that the FIFO will continue to accept samples for 32-WMRK samples and then stop receiving further samples. This allows data to be collected both before and after the trigger event and it is definable by the watermark setting. The FIFO is flushed whenever the FIFO is disabled, during an automatic ODR change (Auto-WAKE/SLEEP), or transitioning from STANDBY mode to ACTIVE mode. Disabling the FIFO (F_MODE = 00) resets the F_OVF, F_WMRK_FLAG, F_CNT to zero. A FIFO overflow event (i.e., F_CNT = 32) will assert the F_OVF flag and a FIFO sample count equal to the sample count watermark (i.e., F_WMRK) asserts the F_WMRK_FLAG event flag.
FIFO Event Sample Count Watermark. Default value: 00_0000. These bits set the number of FIFO samples required to trigger a watermark interrupt. A FIFO watermark event flag is raised when FIFO sample count F_CNT[5:0] Setting the F_WMRK[5:0] to 00_0000 will disable the FIFO watermark event flag generation. Also used to set the number of pre-trigger samples in Trigger mode.
F_WMRK[5:0] watermark.
The FIFO mode can be changed while in the active state. The mode must first be disabled F_MODE = 00 then the mode can be switched between Fill mode, Circular mode and Trigger mode.
A FIFO sample count exceeding the watermark event does not stop the FIFO from accepting new data. The FIFO update rate is dictated by the selected system ODR. In ACTIVE mode the ODR is set by the DR bit s in the CTRL_REG1 register. W hen Auto­SLEEP is active the ODR is set by the ASLP_RATE field in the CTRL_REG1 register.
When a byte is read from the FIFO buf f er the oldest sample dat a in the FIFO buffer is returned and also deleted from the front of the FIFO buffer, while the FIFO sample count is decremented by one. It is assumed that the host application shall use the I
2
C
multi-byte read transaction to empty the FIFO.
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0x0A: TRIG_CFG
In the trigger configuration register the bits that are set (logic ‘1’) control which function may trigger the FIFO to its interrupt and conversely bits that are cleared (logic ‘0’) indicate which function has not asserted its interrupt.
The bits set are rising edge sensitive, and are set by a low to high state change and reset by reading the appropriate source register.
0x0A: TRIG_CFG Trigger Configuration Register (Read/Write)
Bit 7 Bit 6 Bit 5 Bit 4 Bit 3 Bit 2 Bit 1 Bit 0
Trig_TRANS Trig_LNDPRT Trig_PULSE Trig_FF_MT
Table 17. Trigger Configuration Description
INT_SOURCE Description
Trig_TRANS Transient interrupt trigger bit. Default value: 0
Trig_LNDPRT Landscape/Portrait Orientation interrupt trigger bit. Default value: 0
Trig_PULSE Pulse interrupt tr igger bit. Default value: 0
Trig_FF_MT Freefall/Motion trigger bit. Default value: 0
0x0B: SYSMOD System Mode Register
The System mode register indicates the current device operating mode. Applications using the Auto-SLEEP/WAKE mechanism should use this register to synchronize the application with the device operating mode transitions. The System mode register also indicates the status of the FIFO gate error and number of samples since the gate error occurred.
0x0B: SYSMOD: System Mode Register (Read Only)
7
Bit
FGERR FGT_4 FGT_3 FGT_2 FGT_1 FGT_0 SYSMOD1 SYSMOD0
Bit
6
Bit
5
Bit
4
Bit
3
Bit
2
Bit
1
Bit
0
Table 18. SYSMOD Description
FIFO Gate Error. Default value: 0. 0: No FIFO Gate Error detected.
FGERR
FGT[4:0] Number of ODR time units since FGERR was asserted. Reset when FGERR Cleared. Default value: 0_0000
SYSMOD[1:0]
1: FIFO Gate Error was detected. Emptying the FIFO buffer clears the FGERR bit in the SYS_MOD register.
See section 0x2C: CTRL_REG3 Interrupt Control Register for more information on configuring the FIFO Gate function.
System Mode. Default value: 00. 00: STANDBY mode
01: WAKE mode 10: SLEEP mode
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0x0C: INT_SOURCE System Interrupt Status Register
In the interrupt source register the status of the various embedded features can be determined. The bits that are set (logic ‘1’) indicate which function has asserted an interrupt and conversely the bits that are cleared (logic ‘0’) indicate which function has not asserted or has deasserted an interrupt. The bits are set by a low to high tr ansition and are cleared by reading the appropriate interrupt source register . The SRC_DRDY bit is cleared by reading the X, Y and Z data. It is not cleared by simply reading the Status Register (0x00).
0x0C: INT_SOURCE: System Interrupt Status Register (Read Only)
7
Bit
SRC_ASLP SRC_FIFO SRC_TRANS SRC_LNDPRT SRC_PULSE SRC_FF_MT SRC_DRDY
Bit
6
Bit
5
Bit
4
Bit
3
Bit
2
Bit
1
Bit
0
Table 19.
INT_SOURCE Description
INT_SOURCE Description
Auto-SLEEP/WAKE interrupt status bit. Default value: 0. Logic ‘1’ indicates that an interrupt event that can cause a WAKE to SLEEP or SLEEP to WAKE system mode transition has occurred. Logic ‘0’ indicates that no WAKE to SLEEP or SLEEP to WAKE system mode transition interrupt event has occurred.
SRC_ASLP
SRC_FIFO
SRC_TRANS
SRC_LNDPRT
SRC_PULSE
SRC_FF_MT
SRC_DRDY
WAKE to SLEEP transition occurs when no interrupt occurs for a time period that exceeds the user specified limit (ASLP_COUNT). This causes the system to transition to a user specified low ODR setting. SLEEP to WAKE transition occurs when the user specified interrupt event has woken the system; thus causing the system to transition to a user specified high ODR setting. Reading the SYSMOD register clears the SRC_ASLP bit. FIFO interrupt status bit. Default value: 0. Logic ‘1’ indicates that a FIFO interrupt event such as an overflow event or watermark has occurred. Logic ‘0’ indicates that no FIFO interrupt event has occurred. FIFO interrupt event generators: FIFO Overflow, or (Watermark: F_CNT = F_WMRK) and the interrupt has been enabled. This bit is cleared by reading the F_STATUS register. Transient interrupt status bit. Default value: 0. Logic ‘1’ indicates that an acceleration transient value greater than user specified indicates that no transient event has occurred. This bit is asserted whenever “EA” bit in the TRANS_SRC is asserted and cleared by reading the TRANS_SRC register. Landscape/Portrait Orientation interrupt status bit. Default value: 0. Logic ‘1’ indicates that an interrupt was generated due to a change in the device orientation status. Logic ‘0’ indicates that no change in orientation status was detected. This bit is asserted whenever “NEWLP” bit in the PL_STATUS is asserted and the This bit is cleared by reading the PL_STATUS register. Pulse interrupt status bit. Default value: 0. Logic ‘1’ indicates that an interrupt was generated due to single and/or double pulse event. Logic ‘0’ indicates that no pulse event was detected. This bit is asserted whenever “EA” bit in the PULSE_SRC is asserted and the interrupt has been enabled. This bit is cleared by reading the PULSE_SRC register. Freefall/Motion interrupt status bit. Default value: 0. Logic ‘1’ indicates that the Freefall/Motion function interrupt is active. Logic ‘0’ indicates that no Freefall or Motion event was detected. This bit is asserted whenever “EA” bit in the FF_MT_SRC register is asserted and the FF_MT interrupt has been enabled. This bit is cleared by reading the FF_MT_SRC register. Data Ready Interrupt bit status. Default value: 0. Logic ‘1’ indicates that the X, Y, Z data ready interrupt is active indicating the presence of new data and/or data overrun. Otherwise if it is a logic ‘0’ the X, Y, Z interrupt is not active. This bit is asserted when the ZYXOW and/or ZYXDR is set and the interrupt has been enabled. This bit is cleared by reading the X, Y, and Z data.
threshold has
the interrupt
interrupt has
occurred. Logic ‘0’
has been enabled. This bit is
been enabled.
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0x0D: WHO_AM_I Device ID Register
The device identification register identifies the part. The default value is 0x1A. This value is factory programmed. Consult the factory for custom alternate values.
0x0D: WHO_AM_I Device ID Register (Read Only)
7
Bit
00011 0 1 0
Bit
6
Bit
5
Bit
4
Bit
3
Bit
2
Bit
1
Bit
0x0E: XYZ_DATA_CFG Register
The XYZ_DATA_CFG register sets the dynamic range and sets the high-pass filter for the output data. When the HPF_OUT bit is set, both the FIFO and DATA registers will contain high-pass filtered data.
0x0E: XYZ_DATA_CFG (Read/Write)
Bit
7
000HPF_OUT0 0 FS1FS0
Bit
6
Bit
5
Bit
4
Bit
3
Bit
2
Bit
1
Bit
Table 20. XYZ Data Configuration Descriptions
HPF_OUT Enable High-pass output data 1 = output data High-pass filtered. Default value: 0.
FS[1:0] Output buffer data format full scale. Default value: 00 (2g).
The default full scale value range is 2g and the high-pass filter is disabled.
Table 21. Full Scale Range
FS1 FS0 Full Scale Range
00 2 01 4 10 8 11 Reserved
0
0
0x0F: HP_FILTER_CUTOFF High-Pass Filter Register
This register sets the high-pass filter cutoff frequency for removal of the offset and slower changing acceleration data. The output of this filter is indicated by the data registers (0x01-0x06 ) when bit 4 (HPF_OUT) of Register 0x0E is set. The filter cutoff options change based on the data rate selected as shown in Table 23. For details of implement ation on the high- pa ss fil ter, refer to Freescale applicati o n no te, AN4071.
0x0F: HP_FILTER_CUTOFF: High-Pass Filter Register (Read/Write)
7
Bit
0 0 Pulse_HPF_BYP Pulse_LPF_EN 0 0 SEL1 SEL0
Bit
6
Bit
5
Bit
4
Bit
3
Bit
2
Bit
1
Bit
0
Table 22. High-Pass Filter Cutoff Register Descriptions
Bypass High-Pass Filter (HPF) for Pulse Processing Function.
Pulse_HPF_BYP
Pulse_LPF_EN
SEL[1:0]
0: HPF enabled for Pulse Processing, 1: HPF Bypassed for Pulse Processing Default value: 0. Enable Low-Pass Filter (LPF) for Pulse Processing Function. 0: LPF disabled for Pulse Processing, 1: LPF Enabled for Pulse Processing Default value: 0. HPF Cutoff frequency selection. Default value: 00 (see Table 23
).
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Table 23. High-Pass Filter Cutoff Options
Oversampling Mode = Normal
SEL1 SEL0 800 Hz 400 Hz 200 Hz 100 Hz 50 Hz 12.5 Hz 6.25 Hz 1.56 Hz
0 0 16 Hz 16 Hz 8 Hz 4 Hz 2 Hz 2 Hz 2 Hz 2 Hz 0 1 8 Hz 8 Hz 4 Hz 2 Hz 1 Hz 1 Hz 1 Hz 1 Hz 1 0 4 Hz 4 Hz 2 Hz 1 Hz 0.5 Hz 0.5 Hz 0.5 Hz 0.5 Hz 1 1 2 Hz 2 Hz 1 Hz 0.5 Hz 0.25 Hz 0.25 Hz 0.25 Hz 0.25 Hz
Oversampling Mode = Low Noise Low Power
0 0 16 Hz 16 Hz 8 Hz 4 Hz 2 Hz 0.5 Hz 0.5 Hz 0.5 Hz 0 1 8 Hz 8 Hz 4 Hz 2 Hz 1 Hz 0.25 Hz 0.25 Hz 0.25 Hz 1 0 4 Hz 4 Hz 2 Hz 1 Hz 0.5 Hz 0.125 Hz 0.125 Hz 0.125 Hz 1 1 2 Hz 2 Hz 1 Hz 0.5 Hz 0.25 Hz 0.063 Hz 0.063 Hz 0.063 Hz
Oversampling Mode = High Resolution
0 0 16 Hz 16 Hz 16 Hz 16 Hz 16 Hz 16 Hz 16 Hz 16 Hz 0 1 8Hz 8Hz 8Hz 8Hz 8Hz 8Hz 8Hz 8Hz 1 0 4Hz 4Hz 4Hz 4Hz 4Hz 4Hz 4Hz 4Hz 1 1 2 Hz 2 Hz 2 Hz 2 Hz 2 Hz 2 Hz 2 Hz 2 Hz
Oversampling Mode = Low Power
0 0 16 Hz 8 Hz 4 Hz 2 Hz 1 Hz 0.25 Hz 0.25 Hz 0.25 Hz 0 1 8 Hz 4 Hz 2 Hz 1 Hz 0.5 Hz 0.125 Hz 0.125 Hz 0.125 Hz 1 0 4 Hz 2 Hz 1 Hz 0.5 Hz 0.25 Hz 0.063 Hz 0.063 Hz 0.063 Hz 1 1 2 Hz 1 Hz 0.5 Hz 0.25 Hz 0.125 Hz 0.031 Hz 0.031 Hz 0.031 Hz

6.3 Portrait/Landscape Embedded Function Registers

For more details on the meaning of the different user configurable settings and for example code refer to Freescale application note, AN4068.
0x10: PL_STATUS Portrait/Landscape Status Register
This status register can be read to get updated information on any change in orientation by reading Bit 7, or on the specifics of the orientation by rea d ing th e ot her bits. For further understanding of Portrait Up, Portrait Down, Landscape Lef t, La ndscape Right, Back and Front orientations please refer to Figure 3. The interrupt is cleared when reading the PL_STATUS register.
0x10: PL_STATUS Register (Read Only)
Bit
7
NEWLP LO LAPO[1] LAPO[0] BAFRO
Table 24. PL_STATUS Register Description
NEWLP
LO
LAPO[1:0]
1. The default power up state is BAFRO = 0, LAPO = 0, and LO = 0.
(1)
BAFRO
Bit
6
Landscape/Portrait status change flag. Default value: 0. 0: No change, 1: BAFRO and/or LAPO and/or Z-Tilt lockout value has changed Z-Tilt Angle Lockout. Default value: 0. 0: Lockout condition has not been detected. 1: Z-Tilt lockout trip angle has been exceeded. Lockout has been detected. Landscape/Portrait orientation. Default value: 00 00: Portrait Up: Equipment standing vertically in the normal orientation 01: Portrait Down: Equipment standing vertically in the inverted orientation 10: Landscape Right: Equipment is in landscape mode to the right 11: Landscape Left: Equipment is in landscape mode to the left. Back or Front orientation. Default value: 0 0: Front: Equipment is in the front facing orientation. 1: Back: Equipment is in the back facing orientation.
Bit
5
Bit
4
Bit
3
Bit
2
Bit
1
Bit
0
NEWLP is set to 1 after the first orientation detection after a STANDBY to A CTIVE transition, and whenever a change in LO, BAFRO, or LAPO occurs. NEWLP bit is cleared anytime PL_STA TUS register is read.
The Orientation mechanism state change is limited to a maximum 1.25g. LAPO BAFRO and LO continue to change when NEWLP is set. The current position is locked if the absolute value of the acceleration experienced on any of the three axes is greater than 1.25g.
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0x11: Portrait/Landscape Configuration Register
This register enables the Portrait/Landscape function and sets the behavior of the debounce counter.
0x11: PL_CFG Register (Read/Write)
7
Bit
DBCNTM PL_EN
Bit
6
Bit
5
Bit
4
Bit
3
Bit
2
Bit
1
Bit
0
Table 25. PL_CFG Description
Debounce counter mode selection. Default value: 1
DBCNTM
PL_EN
0: Decrements debounce whenever condition of interest is no longer valid. 1: Clears counter whenever condition of interest is no longer valid. Portrait/Landscape Detection Enable. Default value: 0 0: Portrait/Landscape Detection is Disabled. 1: Portrait/Landscape Detection is Enabled.
0x12: Portrait/Landscape Debounce Counter
This register sets the debounce count for the orientation state transition. The minimum debounce latency is determined by the data rate set by the product of the selected system ODR and PL_COUNT registers. Any transition from WAKE to SLEEP or vice versa resets the internal Landscape/Portrait debounce counter. Note: The debounce counter weighting (time step) changes based on the ODR and the Oversampling mode. Table 27 explains the time step value for all sample rates and all Oversampling modes.
0x12: PL_COUNT Register (Read/Write)
7
Bit
DBNCE[7] DBNCE[6] DBNCE[5] DBNCE[4] DBNCE[3] DBNCE[2] DBNCE[1] DBNCE[0]
Bit
6
Bit
5
Bit
4
Bit
3
Bit
2
Bit
1
Bit
0
Table 26. PL_COUNT Descr iption
DBCNE[7:0] Debounce Count value. Default value: 0000_0000.
Table 27.
ODR (Hz)
PL_COUNT Relationship with the ODR
Max Time Range (s) Time Step (ms)
Normal LPLN HighRes LP Normal LPLN HighRes LP
800 0.319 0.319 0.319 0.319 1.25 1.25 1.25 1.25 400 0.638 0.638 0.638 0.638 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 200 1.28 1.28 0.638 1.28 5 5 2.5 5 100 2.55 2.55 0.638 2.55 10 10 2.5 10
50 5.1 5.1 0.638 5.1 20 20 2.5 20
12.5 5.1 20.4 0.638 20.4 20 80 2.5 80
6.25 5.1 20.4 0.638 40.8 20 80 2.5 160
1.56 5.1 20.4 0.638 40.8 20 80 2.5 160
0x13: PL_BF_ZCOMP Back/Front and Z Compensation Register
The Z-Loc k angle compensation bits allow the user to adjust the Z-lockout region from 14 ° up to 4 3° . The default Z-lockout angle is set to the default value of 29° upon power up. The Back to Front trip angle is set by default to ±75° but this angle also can be adjusted from a range of 65° to 80° with 5° step increments.
0x13: PL_BF_ZCOMP Register (Read/Write)
Bit
7
BKFR[1] BKFR[0] ZLOCK[2] ZLOCK[1] ZLOCK[0]
Bit
6
Bit
5
Bit 4 Bit
3
Bit
2
Bit
1
Bit
0
Table 28. PL_BF_ZCOMP Description
BKFR[7:6]
ZLOCK[2:0]
Back/Front Trip Angle Threshold. Default: 01 Range: ±(65° to 80°). Z-Lock Angle Threshold. Range is from 14° to 43°. Step size is 4°. Default value: 100
29°. Maximum value: 111 43°.
±75°. Step size is 5°.
Note: All angles are accurate to ±2°.
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Table 29. Z-Lock Threshold Angles
Z-Lock Value Threshold Angle
0x00 14° 0x01 18° 0x02 21° 0x03 25° 0x04 29° 0x05 33° 0x06 37° 0x07 42°
Table 30. Back/Front Orientation Definition
BKFR Back/Front Transition Front/Back Transition
00 Z < 80° or Z 01 Z < 75° or Z 10 Z < 70° or Z 11 Z < 65° or Z
> 280° > 285° > 290° > 295°
Z > 100° and Z < 260° Z > 105° and Z < 255° Z > 110° and Z < 250° Z > 115° and Z < 245°
0x14: P_L_THS_REG Portrait/Landscape Threshold and Hysteresis Register
This register represents the Portrait to Landscape trip threshold register used to set the trip angle for transitioning from Portrait to Landscape and Landscape to Portrait. This register includes a value for the hysteresis.
0x14: P_L_THS_REG Register (Read/Write)
7
Bit
P_L_THS[4] P_L_THS[3] P_L_THS[2] P_L_THS[1] P_L_THS[0] HYS[2] HYS[1] HYS[0]
:
Bit
6
Bit
5
Bit
4
Bit
3
Bit
2
Bit
1
Bit
0
Table 31. P_L_THS_REG Description
P_L_THS[7:3]
HYS[2:0]
Portrait/Landscape trip threshold angle from 15° to 75°. See Table 32 for the values with the corresponding approximate threshold angle. Default value: 1_0000 (45°). This angle is added to the threshold angle for a smoother transition from Portrait to Landscape and Landscape to Portrait. This angle ranges from 0° to ±24°. The default is 100 (±14°).
Table 32 is a lookup table to set the threshold. This is the center value that will be set for the trip point from Portrait to
Landscape and Landscape to Portrait. The default Trip Angle is 45° (0x10). The default hysteresis is ±14°. Note: The condition THS + HYS > 0 and THS + HYS < 32 must be met in order for Landscape/Portrait detection to work properly. The value of 32 represents the sum of both P_L_THS and HYS register values in decimal. For example, THS angle = 75°, P_L_THS = 25(dec) then max HYS must be set to 6 to meet the condition THS+HYS < 32. To configure correctly the hysteresis (HYS) angle must be smaller than the threshold angle (P_L_THS).
Table 32. Threshold Angle Thresholds Lookup Table
Threshold Angle (approx.)
15° 0x07 20° 0x09 30° 0x0C 35° 0x0D 40° 0x0F 45° 0x10 55° 0x13 60° 0x14 70° 0x17 75° 0x19
5-bit
Register value
Table 33. Trip Angles with Hysteresis for 45° Angle
Hysteresis
Register Value
0 ±0 45° 45° 1 ±4 49° 41° 2 ±7 52° 38° 3 ±11 56° 34°
4 ±14 59° 31°
Hysteresis
± Angle Range
Landscape to Portrait
Trip Angle
Portrait to Landscape
Trip Angle
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Table 33. Trip Angles with Hysteresis for 45° Angle
5 ±17 62° 28° 6 ±21 66° 24° 7 ±24 69° 21°

6.4 Motion and Freefall Embedded Function Registers

The freefall/motion function can be configured in either Freefall or Motion Detection mode via the OAE configuration bit (0x15 bit 6). The freefall/motion detection block can be disabled by setting all three bits ZEFE, YEFE, and XEFE to zero.
Depending on the register bits ELE (0x15 bit 7) and OAE (0x15 bit 6), each of the freefall and motion detection block can operate in four different modes:
Mode 1: Freefall Detection with ELE = 0, OAE = 0
In this mode, the EA bit (0x16 bit 7) indicates a freefall event after the debounce counter is complete. The ZEFE, YEFE, and XEFE control bits determine which axes are considered for the freefall detection. Once the EA bit is set, and DBCNTM = 0, the EA bit can get cleared only after the delay specified by FF_MT_COUNT. This is because the counter is in decrement mode. If DBCNTM = 1, the EA bit is cleared as soon as the freefall condition disappears, and will not be set again before the delay specified by FF_MT_COUNT has passed. Reading the FF_MT_SRC register does not clear the EA bit. The event flags (0x16) ZHE, ZHP, YHE, YHP , XHE, and XHP reflect the motion detection status (i.e. high g event) without any debouncing, provided that the corresponding bits ZEFE, YEFE, and/or XEFE are set.
Mode 2: Freefall Detection with ELE = 1, OAE = 0
In this mode, the EA event bit indicates a freefall event after the debounce counter. Once the debounce counter reaches the time value for the set threshold, the EA bit is set, and remains set until the FF_MT_SRC register is read. When the FF_MT_SRC register is read, the EA bit and the debounce counter are cleared and a new event can only be generated after the delay specified by FF_MT_CNT. The ZEFE, YEFE, and XEFE control bits determine which axes are considered for the freefall detection. While EA = 0, the event flags ZHE, ZHP, YHE, YHP, XHE, and XHP reflect the motion detection status (i.e., high g event) without any debouncing, provided that the corresponding bits ZEFE, YEFE, and/or XEFE are set. The event flags ZHE, ZHP , YHE, YHP, XHE, and XHP are latched when the EA event bit is set. The event flags ZHE, ZHP, YHE, YHP, XHE, and XHP will start changing only after the FF_MT_SRC register has been read.
Mode 3: Motion Detection with ELE = 0, OAE = 1
In this mode, the EA bit indicates a motion event after the debounce counter time is reached. The ZEFE, YEFE, and XEFE control bits determine which axes are taken into consideration for motion detection. Once the EA bit is set, and DBCNTM = 0, the EA bit can get cleared only after the delay specified by FF_MT_COUNT . If DBCNTM = 1, the EA bit is cleared as soon as the motion high g condition disappears. The event flags ZHE, ZHP, YHE, YHP, XHE, and XHP reflect the motion detection status (i.e., high g event) without any debouncing, provided that the corresponding bits ZEFE, YEFE, and/or XEFE are set. Reading the FF_MT_SRC does not clear any flags, nor is the debounce counter reset.
Mode 4: Motion Detection with ELE = 1, OAE = 1
In this mode, the EA bit indicates a motion event after debouncing. The ZEFE, YEFE, and XEFE control bits determine which axes are taken into consideration for motion detection. Once the debounce counter reaches the threshold, the EA bit is set, and remains set until the FF_MT_SRC register is read. When the FF_MT_SRC register is read, all register bits are cleared and the debounce counter are cleared and a new event can only be generated after the delay specified by FF_MT_CNT. While the bit EA is zero, the event flags ZHE, ZHP, YHE, YHP, XHE, and XHP reflect the motion detection status (i.e., high g event) without any debouncing, provided that the corresponding bits ZEFE, YEFE, and/or XEFE are set. When the EA bit is set, these bits keep their current value until the FF_MT_SRC register is read.
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0x15: FF_MT_CFG Freefall/Motion Configuration Register
+8g
High g + Threshold (Motion)
Low g Threshold (Freefall)
High g - Threshold (Motion)
-8g
X, Y, Z High g Region
X, Y, Z High g Region
X, Y, Z Low g Region
Negative
Positive
Acceleration
Acceleration
This is the Freefall/Motion configuration register for setting up the conditions of the freefall or motion function.
0x15: FF_MT_CFG Register (Read/Write)
7
Bit
ELE OAE ZEFE YEFE XEFE
Bit
6
Bit
5
Bit
4
Bit
3
Bit
2
Bit
1
Bit
0
Table 34. FF_MT_CFG Description
Event Latch Enable: Event flags are latched into FF_MT_SRC register. Reading of the FF_MT_SRC register clears the event
ELE
OAE
ZEFE
YEFE
XEFE
flag EA and all FF_MT_SRC bits. Default value: 0. 0: Event flag latch disabled; 1: event flag latch enabled Motion detect / Freefall detect flag selection. Default value: 0. (Freefall Flag) 0: Freefall Flag (Logical AND combination) 1: Motion Flag (Logical OR combination) Event flag enable on Z Default value: 0. 0: event detection disabled; 1: raise event flag on measured acceleration value beyond preset threshold Event flag enable on Y event. Default value: 0. 0: Event detection disabled; 1: raise event flag on measured acceleration value beyond preset threshold Event flag enable on X event. Default value: 0. 0: event detection disabled; 1: raise event flag on measured acceleration value beyond preset threshold
OAE bit allows the selection between Motion (logical OR combination) and Freefall (logical AND combination) detection. ELE denotes whether the enabled event flag will to be latched in the FF_MT_SRC register or the event flag status in the
FF_MT_SRC will indicate the real-time status of the event. If ELE bit is set to a logic ‘1’, then the event flags are frozen when the EA bit gets set, and are cleared by readin g th e FF_MT_SRC source register. ZHFE, YEFE, XEFE enable the detection of a motion or freefall event when the measured acceleration data on X, Y, Z channel is beyond the threshold set in FF_MT_THS register. If the ELE bit is set to logic ‘1’ in the FF_MT_CFG register new event flags are blocked from updating the FF_MT_SRC register. FF_MT_THS is the threshold register used to detect freefall motion events. The unsigned 7-bit FF_MT_THS threshold register holds the threshold for the freefall detection where the magnitude of the X and Y and Z acceleration values is lower or equal than the threshold value. Conversely, the FF_MT_THS also holds the threshold for the motion detection where the magnitude of the X or Y or Z acceleration value is higher than the threshold value.
Figure 12. FF_MT_CFG High and Low g Level
0x16: FF_MT_SRC Freefall/Motion Source Register
0x16: FF_MT_SRC Freefall and Motion Source Register (Read Only)
7
Bit
EA ZHE ZHP YHE YHP XHE XHP
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Table 35. Freefall/Motion Source Description
Event Active Flag. Default value: 0.
EA
ZHE
ZHP
YHE
YHP
XHE
XHP
0: No event flag has been asserted; 1: one or more event flag has been asserted. See the description of the OAE bit to determine the effect of the 3-axis event flags on the EA bit. Z Motion Flag. Default value: 0. 0: No Z Motion event detected, 1: Z Motion has been detected This bit reads always zero if the ZEFE control bit is set to zero Z Motion Polarity Flag. Default value: 0. 0: Z event was Positive g, 1: Z event was Negative g This bit read always zero if the ZEFE control bit is set to zero Y Motion Flag. Default value: 0. 0: No Y Motion event detected, 1: Y Motion has been detected This bit read always zero if the YEFE control bit is set to zero
Y Motion Polarity Flag. Default value: 0 0: Y event detected was Positive g, 1: Y event was Negative g This bit reads always zero if the YEFE control bit is set to zero
X Motion Flag. Default value: 0 0: No X Motion event detected, 1: X Motion has been detected This bit reads always zero if the XEFE control bit is set to zero
X Motion Polarity Flag. Default value: 0 0: X event was Positive g, 1: X event was Negative g This bit reads always zero if the XEFE control bit is set to zero
This register keeps track of the acceleration event which is triggering (or has triggered, in case of ELE bit in FF_MT_CFG register being set to 1) the event flag. In particular EA is set to a logic ‘1’ when the logical combination of acceleration events flags specified in FF_MT_CFG register is true. This bit is used in combination with the values in INT_EN_FF_MT and INT_CFG_FF_MT register bits to generate the freefall/motion interrupts.
An X,Y, or Z motion is true when the acceleration value of the X or Y or Z channel is higher than the preset threshold value defined in the FF_MT_THS register.
Conversely an X, Y, and Z low event is true when the acceleration value of the X and Y and Z channel is lower than or equal to the preset threshold value defined in the FF_MT_THS register.
0x17: FF_MT_THS Freefall and Motion Th re sh old Register
0x17: FF_MT_THS Register (Read/Write)
7
Bit
DBCNTM THS6 THS5 THS4 THS3 THS2 THS1 THS0
Bit
6
Bit
5
Bit
4
Bit
3
Bit
2
Bit
1
Bit
0
Table 36.
FF_MT_THS Description
DBCNTM
THS[6:0] Freefall /Motion Threshold: Default value: 000_0000.
Debounce counter mode selection. Default value: 0. 0: increments or decrements debounce, 1: increments or clears counter.
The threshold resolution is 0.063g/LSB and the threshold register has a range of 0 to 127 counts. The maximum range is to 8g. Note that even when the full scale value is set to 2g or 4g the motion detects up to 8g. If the L ow Noi se bi t is se t in R egister 0x2A then the maximum threshold will be limited to 4g regardless of the full scale range.
DBCNTM bit configures the way in which the debounce counter is reset when the inertial event of interest is momentarily not true.
When DBCNTM bit is a logic ‘1’, the debounce counter is cleared to 0 whenever the inertial event of interest is no longer true as shown in Figure 13, (b). While the DBCNTM bit is set to logic ‘0’ the debounce counter is decremented by 1 whenever the inertial event of interest is no longer true (Figure 13, (c)) until the debounce counter reaches 0 or the inertial event of interest becomes active.
Decrementing the debounce counter acts as a median enabling the system to filter out irregular spurious events which might impede the detection of inertial events.
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0x18: FF_MT_COUNT Debounce Register
This register sets the number of debounce sample counts for the event trigger.
0x18: FF_MT_COUNT_Register (Read/Write)
Bit
7
D7 D6 D5 D4 D3 D2 D1 D0
Bit
6
Bit
5
Bit
4
Bit
3
Bit
2
Bit
1
Bit
0
Table 37. FF_MT_COUNT Description
D[7:0] Count value. Default value: 0000_0000
This register sets the minimum number of debounce sample counts of continuously matching the detection condition user selected for the freefall, motion event.
When the internal debounce counter reaches the FF_MT_COUNT value a Freefall/Motion event flag is set. The debounce counter will never increase beyond the FF_MT_COUNT value. Time step used for the debounce sample count depends on the ODR chosen and the Oversampling mode as shown in Table 38.
Table 38. FF_MT_COUNT Relationship with the ODR
ODR (Hz)
800 0.319 0.319 0.319 0.319 1.25 1.25 1.25 1.25 400 0.638 0.638 0.638 0.638 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 200 1.28 1.28 0.638 1.28 5 5 2.5 5 100 2.55 2.55 0.638 2.55 10 10 2.5 10
50 5.1 5.1 0.638 5.1 20 20 2.5 20
12.5 5.1 20.4 0.638 20.4 20 80 2.5 80
6.25 5.1 20.4 0.638 40.8 20 80 2.5 160
1.56 5.1 20.4 0.638 40.8 20 80 2.5 160
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Max Time Range (s) Time Step (ms)
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High g Event on
Count Threshold
FF
FFEA
all 3-axis
(Motion Detect)
Counter
Value
High g Event on
Count Threshold
Debounce
(a)
all 3-axis
(Motion Detect)
Counter
Value
High g Event on
Count Threshold
Debounce
EA
all 3-axis
(Motion Detect)
Counter
Value
DBCNTM = 1
(b)
EA
DBCNTM = 0
(c)
Figure 13. DBCNTM Bit Function
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6.5 Transient (HPF) Acceleration Detection

For more information on the uses of the transient function please review Freescale application note, AN4071. This function is similar to the motion detection except that high-pass filtered data is compared. There is an option to disable the high-pass filter through the function. In this case the behavior is the same as the motion detection. This allows for the device to have 2 motion detection functions.
0x1D: Transient_CFG Register
The transient detection mechanism can be configured to raise an interrupt when the magnitude of the high-pass filtered acceleration threshold is exceeded. The TRANSIENT_CFG register is used to enable the transient interrupt generation mechanism for the 3 axes (X, Y, Z) of acceleration. There is also an option to bypass the high-pass filter. When the high-pass filter is bypassed, the function behaves similar to the motion detection.
0x1D: TRANSIENT_CFG Register (Read/Write)
7
Bit
ELE ZTEFE YTEFE XTEFE HPF_BYP
Table 39. TRANSIENT_CFG Description
Transient event flags are latched into the TRANSIENT_SRC register. Reading of the TRANSIENT_SRC register clears the event
ELE
ZTEFE
YTEFE
XTEFE
HPF_BYP
flag. Default value: 0. 0: Event flag latch disabled; 1: Event flag latch enabled Event flag enable on Z transient acceleration greater than transient threshold event. Default value: 0. 0: Event detection disabled; 1: Raise event flag on measured acceleration delta value greater than transient threshold. Event flag enable on Y transient acceleration greater than transient threshold event. Default value: 0. 0: Event detection disabled; 1: Raise event flag on measured acceleration delta value greater than transient threshold. Event flag enable on X transient acceleration greater than transient threshold event. Default value: 0. 0: Event detection disabled; 1: Raise event flag on measured acceleration delta value greater than transient threshold. Bypass High-Pass filter Default value: 0. 0: Data to transient acceleration detection block is through HPF 1: Data to transient acceleration detection block is NOT through HPF (similar to motion detection function)
Bit
6
Bit
5
Bit
4
Bit
3
Bit
2
Bit
1
Bit
0
0x1E: TRANSIENT_SRC Register
The Transient Source register provides the status of the enabled axes and the polarity (directional) information. When this register is read it clears the interrupt for the transient detection. When new events arrive while EA = 1, additional *TRANSE bits may get set, and the corresponding *_Trans_Pol flag become updated. However, no *TRANSE bit may get cleared before the TRANSIENT_SRC register is read.
0x1E: TRANSIENT_SRC Register (Read Only)
7
Bit
EA ZTRANSE Z_Trans_Pol YTRANSE Y_Trans_Pol XTRANSE X_Trans_Pol
Bit
6
Bit
5
Bit
4
Bit
3
Bit
2
Bit
1
Bit
0
Table 40. TRANSIENT_SRC Description
EA
ZTRANSE
Z_Trans_Pol
YTRANSE
Y_Trans_Pol
XTRANSE
X_Trans_Pol
Event Active Flag. Default value: 0. 0: no event flag has been asserted; 1: one or more event flag has been asserted. Z transient event. Default value: 0. 0: no interrupt, 1: Z Transient acceleration greater than the value of TRANSIENT_THS event has occurred Polarity of Z Transient Event that triggered interrupt. Default value: 0. 0: Z event was Positive g, 1: Z event was Negative g Y transient event. Default value: 0. 0: no interrupt, 1: Y Transient acceleration greater than the value of TRANSIENT_THS event has occurred Polarity of Y Transient Event that triggered interrupt. Default value: 0. 0: Y event was Positive g, 1: Y event was Negative g X transient event. Default value: 0. 0: no interrupt, 1: X Transient acceleration greater than the value of TRANSIENT_THS event has occurred Polarity of X Transient Event that triggered interrupt. Default value: 0. 0: X event was Positive g, 1: X event was Negative g
When the EA bit gets set while ELE = 1, all other status bits get frozen at their current state. By reading the TRANSIENT_SRC register, all bits get cleared.
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0x1F: TRANSIENT_THS Register
The Transient Threshold register sets the threshold limit for the detection of the transient acceleration. The value in the TRANSIENT_THS register corresponds to a g value which is compared against the values of High-Pass Filtered Data. If the High­Pass Filtered acceleration value exceeds the threshold limit, an event flag is raised and the interrupt is generated if enabled.
0x1F: TRANSIENT_THS Register (Read/Write)
7
Bit
DBCNTM THS6 THS5 THS4 THS3 THS2 THS1 THS0
Bit
6
Bit
5
Bit
4
Bit
3
Bit
2
Bit
1
Bit
0
Table 41. TRANSIENT_THS Description
DBCNTM Debounce counter mode selection. Default value: 0. 0: increments or decrements debounce; 1: increments or clears counter.
THS[6:0] Transient Threshold: Default value: 000_0000.
The threshold THS[6:0] is a 7-bit unsigned number, 0.063g/LSB. The maximum threshold is 8g. Even if the part is set to full scale at 2g or 4g this function will still operate up to 8g. If the Low Noise bit is set in Register 0x2A, the maximum threshold to be reached is 4g.
0x20: TRANSIENT_COUNT
The TRANSIENT_COUNT sets the minimum number of debounce counts continuously matching the cond ition where the unsigned value of high-pass filtered data is greater than the user specified value of TRANSIENT_THS.
0x20: TRANSIENT_COUNT Register (Read/Write)
Bit
7
D7 D6 D5 D4 D3 D2 D1 D0
Bit
6
Bit
5
Bit
4
Bit
3
Bit
2
Bit
1
Bit
0
Table 42. TRANSIENT_COUNT Description
D[7:0] Count value. Default
value: 0000_0000
.
The time step for the transient detection debounce counter is set by the value of the system ODR and the Oversampling mode.
Table 43. TRANSIENT_COUNT Relationship with the ODR
ODR (Hz)
800 0.319 0.319 0.319 0.319 1.25 1.25 1.25 1.25 400 0.638 0.638 0.638 0.638 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 200 1.28 1.28 0.638 1.28 5 5 2.5 5 100 2.55 2.55 0.638 2.55 10 10 2.5 10
50 5.1 5.1 0.638 5.1 20 20 2.5 20
12.5 5.1 20.4 0.638 20.4 20 80 2.5 80
6.25 5.1 20.4 0.638 40.8 20 80 2.5 160
1.56 5.1 20.4 0.638 40.8 20 80 2.5 160
Normal LPLN HighRes LP Normal LPLN HighRes LP
Max Time Range (s) Time Step (ms)
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6.6 Single, Double and Directional Tap Detection Registers

For more details of how to configure the tap detection and sample code, please refer to Freescale application note, AN4072. The tap detection registers are referred to as “Pulse”.
0x21: PULSE_CFG Pulse Configuration Regi ster
This register configures the event flag for the tap detection for enabling/disabling the detection of a single and double pulse on each of the axes.
0x21: PULSE_CFG Regist er (Read/Write)
Bit
7
DPA ELE ZDPEFE ZSPEFE YDPEFE YSPEFE XDPEFE XSPEFE
Bit
6
Bit
5
Bit
4
Bit
3
Bit
2
Bit
1
Bit
0
Table 44.
ZDPEFE
ZSPEFE
YDPEFE
YSPEFE
XDPEFE
XSPEFE
PULSE_CFG Description
Double Pulse Abort. Default value: 0.
DPA
ELE
0: Double Pulse detection is not aborted if the start of a pulse is detected during the time period specified by the PULSE_LTCY register. 1: Setting the DPA bit momentarily suspends the double tap detection if the start of a pulse is detected during the time period specified by the PULSE_LTCY register and the pulse ends before the end of the time period specified by the PULSE_LTCY register. Pulse event flags are latched into the PULSE_SRC register. Reading of the PULSE_SRC register clears the event flag. Default value: 0. 0: Event flag latch disabled; 1: Event flag latch enabled Event flag enable on double pulse event on Z-axis. Default value: 0. 0: Event detection disabled; 1: Event detection enabled Event flag enable on single pulse event on Z-axis. Default value: 0. 0: Event detection disabled; 1: Event detection enabled Event flag enable on double pulse event on Y-axis. Default value: 0. 0: Event detection disabled; 1: Event detection enabled Event flag enable on single pulse event on Y-axis. Default value: 0. 0: Event detection disabled; 1: Event detection enabled Event flag enable on double pulse event on X-axis. Default value: 0. 0: Event detection disabled; 1: Event detection enabled Event flag enable on single pulse event on X-axis. Default value: 0. 0: Event detection disabled; 1: Event detection enabled
0x22: PULSE_SRC Pulse Source Register
This register indicates a double or single pulse event has occurred and also which direction. The corresponding axis and event must be enabled in Register 0x21 for the event to be seen in the source register.
0x22: PULSE_SRC Register (Read Only)
7
Bit
EA AxZ AxY AxX DPE PolZ PolY PolX
Bit
6
Bit
5
Bit
4
Bit
3
Bit
2
Bit
1
Bit
0
Table 45. PULSE_SRC Description
EA
AxZ
AxY
AxX
DPE
PolZ
PolY
PolX
Event Active Flag. Default value: 0. (0: No interrupt has been generated; 1: One or more interrupt events have been generated) Z-axis event. Default value: 0. (0: No interrupt; 1: Z-axis event has occurred) Y-axis event. Default value: 0. (0: No interrupt; 1: Y-axis event has occurred) X-axis event. Default value: 0. (0: No interrupt; 1: X-axis event has occurred) Double pulse on first event. Default value: 0. (0: Single Pulse Event triggered interrupt; 1: Double Pulse Event triggered interrupt) Pulse polarity of Z-axis Event. Default value: 0. (0: Pulse Event that triggered interrupt was Positive; 1: Pulse Event that triggered interrupt was negative) Pulse polarity of Y-axis Event. Default value: 0. (0: Pulse Event that triggered interrupt was Positive; 1: Pulse Event that triggered interrupt was negative) Pulse polarity of X-axis Event. Default value: 0. (0: Pulse Event that triggered interrupt was Positive; 1: Pulse Event that triggered interrupt was negative)
When the EA bit gets set while ELE = 1, all status bits (AxZ, AxY, AxZ, DPE, and PolX, PolY, PolZ) are frozen. Reading the PULSE_SRC register clears all bits. Reading the source register will clear the interrupt.
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0x23 - 0x25: PULSE_THSX, Y, Z Pulse Threshold for X, Y & Z Registers
The pulse threshold can be set separately for the X, Y and Z axes. The PULSE_THSX, PULSE_THSY and PULSE_THSZ registers define the threshold which is used by the system to start the pulse detection procedure.
0x23: PULSE_THSX Register (Read/Write)
7
Bit
0 THSX6 THSX5 THSX4 THSX3 THSX2 THSX1 THSX0
Bit
6
Bit
5
Bit
4
Bit
3
Bit
2
Bit
1
Table 46. PULSE_THSX Description
THSX[6:0] Pulse Threshold on X-axis. Default value: 000_0000.
0x24: PULSE_THSY Register (Read/Write)
Bit
7
0 THSY6 THSY5 THSY4 THSY3 THSY2 THSY1 THSY0
Bit
6
Bit
5
Bit
4
Bit
3
Bit
2
Bit
1
Table 47. PULSE_THSY Description
THSY[6:0] Pulse Threshold on Y-axis. Default value: 000_0000.
0x25: PULSE_THSZ Register (Read/Write)
Bit
7
0 THSZ6 THSZ5 THSZ4 THSZ3 THSZ2 THSZ1 THSZ0
Bit
6
Bit
5
Bit
4
Bit
3
Bit
2
Bit
1
Table 48. PULSE_THSZ Description
THSZ[6:0] Pulse Threshold on Z-axis. Default value: 000_0000.
Bit
Bit
Bit
0
0
0
The threshold values range from 1 to 127 with steps of 0.63g/LSB at a fixed 8g acceleration range, thus the minimum resolution is always fixed at 0.063g/LSB. If the Low Noise bit in Register 0x2A is set then the maximum threshold will be 4g. The PULSE_THSX, PULSE_THSY and PULSE_THSZ registers define the threshold which is used by the system to start the pulse detection procedure. The threshold value is expressed over 7-bits as an unsigned number.
0x26: PULSE_TMLT Pulse Time Window 1 Register
0x26: PULSE_TMLT Register (R ead/Write)
Bit
7
TMLT7
Bit
6
TMLT6
Bit
5
TMLT5
Bit
4
TMLT4
Bit
3
TMLT3
Bit
2
TMLT2
Bit
1
TMLT1
Bit
TMLT0
0
Table 49. PULSE_TMLT Desc ription
TMLT[7:0] Pulse Time Limit. Default value: 0000_0000.
The bits TMLT7 through TML T 0 define the maximum time interval that can elapse between the start of the acceleration on the selected axis exceeding the specified threshold and the end when the accel eration on the selected axis must go below the specified threshold to be considered a valid pulse.
The minimum time step for the pulse time limit is defined in Table 50 and Table 51. Maximum time for a given ODR and Oversampling mode is the time step pulse multiplied by 255. The time steps available are dependent on the Oversampling mode and whether the Pulse Low-Pass Filter option is enabled or not. The Pulse Low Pass Filter is set in Register 0x0F.
Table 50. Time Step for PULSE Time Limit (Reg 0x0F) Pulse_LPF_EN = 1
ODR (Hz)
800 0.319 0.319 0.319 0.319 1.25 1.25 1.25 1.25 400 0.638 0.638 0.638 0.638 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 200 1.28 1.28 0.638 1.28 5 5 2.5 5 100 2.55 2.55 0.638 2.55 10 10 2.5 10
50 5.1 5.1 0.638 5.1 20 20 2.5 20
12.5 5.1 20.4 0.638 20.4 20 80 2.5 80
6.25 5.1 20.4 0.638 40.8 20 80 2.5 160
1.56 5.1 20.4 0.638 40.8 20 80 2.5 160
Normal LPLN HighRes LP Normal LPLN HighRes LP
Max Time Range (s) Time Step (ms)
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Table 51. Time Step for PULSE Time Limit (Reg 0x0F) Pulse_LPF_EN = 0
ODR (Hz)
800 0.159 0.159 0.159 0.159 0.625 0.625 0.625 0.625 400 0.159 0.159 0.159 0.319 0.625 0.625 0.625 1.25 200 0.319 0.319 0.159 0.638 1.25 1.25 0.625 2.5 100 0.638 0.638 0.159 1.28 2.5 2.5 0.625 5
50 1.28 1.28 0.159 2.55 5 5 0.625 10
12.5 1.28 5.1 0.159 10.2 5 20 0.625 40
6.25 1.28 5.1 0.159 10.2 5 20 0.625 40
1.56 1.28 5.1 0.159 10.2 5 20 0.625 40
Normal LPLN HighRes LP Normal LPLN HighRes LP
Max Time Range (s) Time Step (ms)
0x27: PULSE_LTCY Pulse Latency Timer Register
0x27: PULSE_LTCY Register (Read/Write)
7
Bit
LTCY7 LTCY6 LTCY5 LTCY4 LTCY3 LTCY2 LTCY1 LTCY0
Bit
6
Bit
5
Bit
4
Bit
3
Bit
2
Bit
1
Bit
Table 52. PULSE_LTCY Descriptio n
LTCY[7:0] Latency Time Limit. Default value: 0000_0000
The bits LTCY7 through L TCY0 define the time interval that starts after the first pulse detection. During this time interval, all pulses are ignored. Note: This timer must be set for single pulse and for double pulse.
The minimum time step for the pulse latency is defined in Table 53 and Table 54. The maximum time is the time step at the ODR and Oversampling mode multiplied by 255. The timing also changes when the Pulse LPF is enabled or disabled.
Table 53. Time Step for PULSE Latency @ ODR and Power Mode (Reg 0x0F) Pulse_LPF_EN = 1
ODR (Hz)
800 0.638 0.638 0.638 0.638 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5
4001.2761.2761.2761.2765555 200 2.56 2.56 1.276 2.56 10 10 5 10 100 5.1 5.1 1.276 5.1 20 20 5 20
50 10.2 10.2 1.276 10.2 40 40 5 40
12.5 10.2 40.8 1.27 6 40.8 40 160 5 160
6.25 10.2 40.8 1.27 6 81.6 40 160 5 320
1.56 10.2 40.8 1.27 6 81.6 40 160 5 320
Normal LPLN HighRes LP Normal LPLN HighRes LP
Max Time Range (s) Time Step (ms)
0
Table 54. Time Step for PULSE Latency @ ODR and Power Mode (Reg 0x0F) Pulse_LPF_EN = 0
ODR (Hz)
800 0.318 0.318 0.318 0.318 1.25 1.25 1.25 1.25 400 0.318 0.318 0.318 0.638 1.25 1.25 1.25 2.5 200 0.638 0.638 0.318 1.276 2.5 2.5 1.25 5 100 1.276 1.276 0.318 2.56 5 5 1.25 10
50 2.56 2.56 0.318 5.1 10 10 1.25 20
12.5 2.56 10.2 0.318 20.4 10 40 1.25 80
6.25 2.56 10.2 0.318 20.4 10 40 1.25 80
1.56 2.56 10.2 0.318 20.4 10 40 1.25 80
Normal LPLN HighRes LP Normal LPLN HighRes LP
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0x28: PULSE_WIND Register (Read/Write)
0x28: PULSE_WIND Second Pulse Time Window Re gister
Bit
7
WIND7 WIND6 WIND5 WIND4 WIND3 WIND2 WIND1 WIND0
Bit
6
Bit
5
Bit
4
Bit
3
Bit
2
Bit
1
Bit
0
Table 55. PULSE_WIND Description
WIND[7:0] Second Pulse Time Window. Default value: 0000_0000.
The bits WIND7 through WIND0 define the maximum interval of time that can elapse after the end of the latency interval in which the start of the second pulse event must be detected provided the device has been configured for double pulse detection. The detected second pulse width must be shorter than the time limit constraints specified by the PULSE_TMLT register, but the end of the double pulse need not finish within the time specified by the PULSE_WIND register.
The minimum time step for the pulse window is defined in T able 56 and Table 57. The maximum time is the time step at the ODR, Oversampling mode and LPF Filter Option multiplied by 255.
Table 56. Time Step for PULSE Detection Window @ ODR and Power Mode (Reg 0x0F) Pulse_LPF_EN = 1
ODR (Hz)
800 0.638 0.638 0.638 0.638 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 400 1.276 1.276 1.276 1.276 5 5 5 5 200 2.56 2.56 1.276 2.56 10 10 5 10 100 5.1 5.1 1.276 5.1 20 20 5 20
50 10.2 10.2 1.276 10.2 40 40 5 40
12.5 10.2 40.8 1.276 40.8 40 160 5 160
6.25 10.2 40.8 1.276 81.6 40 160 5 320
1.56 10.2 40.8 1.276 81.6 40 160 5 320
Normal LPLN HighRes LP Normal LPLN HighRes LP
Max Time Range (s) Time Step (ms)
Table 57. Time Step for PULSE Detection Window @ ODR and Power Mode (Reg 0x0F) Pulse_LPF_EN = 0
ODR (Hz)
800 0.318 0.318 0.318 0.318 1.25 1.25 1.25 1.25 400 0.318 0.318 0.318 0.638 1.25 1.25 1.25 2.5 200 0.638 0.638 0.318 1.276 2.5 2.5 1.25 5 100 1.276 1.276 0.318 2.56 5 5 1.25 10
50 2.56 2.56 0.318 5.1 10 10 1.25 20
12.5 2.56 10.2 0.318 20.4 10 40 1.25 80
6.25 2.56 10.2 0.318 20.4 10 40 1.25 80
1.56 2.56 10.2 0.318 20.4 10 40 1.25 80
Normal LPLN HighRes LP Normal LPLN HighRes LP
Max Time Range (s) Time Step (ms)
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6.7 Auto-WAKE/SLEEP Detection

The ASLP_COUNT register sets the minimum time period of inactivity required to change current ODR value from the value specified in the DR[2:0] register to ASLP_RATE register value, provided the SLPE bit is set to a logic ‘1’ in the CTRL_REG2 register. See Table 59 for functional blocks that may be monitored for inactivity in order to trigger the “return to SLEEP” event.
0x29: ASLP_COUNT Register (Read/Write)
7
Bit
D7 D6 D5 D4 D3 D2 D1 D0
Table 58. ASLP_COUNT Description
D[7:0] Duration value. Default value: 0000_0000.
D7-D0 defines the minimum duration time to change current ODR value from DR to ASLP_RATE. Time step and maximum value depend on the ODR chosen as shown in Table 59.
Bit
6
Bit
5
Bit
4
Bit
3
Table 59. ASLP_COUNT Relationship with ODR
Output Data Rate
(ODR)
800 Hz 0 to 81s 1.25 ms 320 ms 400 Hz 0 to 81s 2.5 ms 320 ms 200 Hz 0 to 81s 5 ms 320 ms 100 Hz 0 to 81s 10 ms 320 ms
50 Hz 0 to 81s 20 ms 320 ms
12.5 Hz 0 to 81s 80 ms 320 ms
6.25 Hz 0 to 81s 160 ms 320 ms
1.56 Hz 0 to 162s 640 ms 640 ms
Duration ODR Time Step ASLP_COUNT Step
Bit
2
Bit
1
Bit
0
Table 60. SLEEP/WAKE Mode Gates and Triggers
Interrupt Source
FIFO_GATE Yes No
SRC_TRANS Yes Yes
SRC_LNDPRT Yes Yes
SRC_PULSE Yes Yes
SRC_FF_MT Yes Yes
SRC_ASLP No* No*
SRC_DRDY No No
* If the FIFO_GATE bit is set to logic ‘1’, the assertion of the SRC_ASLP interrupt does not prevent
the system from transitioning to SLEEP or from WAKE mode; instead it prevents the FIFO buffer from accepting new sample data until the host application flushes the FIFO buffer.
Event restarts timer and delays Return to SLEEP
Event will WAKE from SLEEP
In order to wake the device, the desired function or functions must be enabled in CTRL_REG4 and set to WAK E to SLEEP in CTRL_REG3. All enabled functions will still function in SLEEP mode at the SLEEP ODR. Only the functions that have been selected for WAKE from SLEEP will WAKE the device.
MMA8451Q has four functions that can be used to keep the sensor from falling asleep; Transient, Orientation, Tap and Motion/ Freefall. One or more of these functions can be enabled. In order to WAKE the device, four functions are provided; Transient, Orientation, Tap, and the Motion/Freefall. Note that the FIFO does not WAKE the device. The Auto-WAKE / SLEEP interrupt does not affect the WAKE/SLEEP, nor does the data ready interrupt. The FIFO gate (bit 7) in Register 0 x2C, when set, will hold the last data in the FIFO before transitioning to a different ODR. After the buf fer is flushed, it will accept new sample data at the current ODR. See Register 0x2C for the WAKE from SLEEP bits.
If the Auto-SLEEP bit is disabled, then the device can only toggle between STANDBY and WAKE mode. If Auto-SLEEP interrupt is enabled, transitioning from ACTIVE mode to Auto-SLEEP mode and vice versa generates an interrupt.
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6.8 Control Registers

Note: Except for STANDBY mode selection, the device must be in STANDBY mode to change any of the fields within
CTRL_REG1 (0x2A).
0x2A: CTRL_REG1 System Control 1 Register
0x2A: CTRL_REG1 Register (Read/Write)
Bit
7
ASLP_RATE1 ASLP_RATE0 DR2 DR1 DR0 LNOISE F_READ ACTIVE
Table 61. CTRL_REG1 Description
ASLP_RATE[1:0]
DR[2:0]
LNOISE
F_READ
ACTIVE
Bit
6
Configures the Auto-WAKE sample frequency when the device is in SLEEP Mode. Default value: 00. See Table 62 for more information. Data rate selection. Default value: 000. See Table 63 for more information. Reduced noise reduced Maximum range mode. Default value: 0. (0: Normal mode; 1: Reduced Noise mode) Fast Read mode: Data format limited to single Byte Default value: 0. (0: Normal mode 1: Fast Read Mode) Full Scale selection. Default value: 00. (0: STANDBY mode; 1: ACTIVE mode)
Bit
5
Bit
4
Bit
3
Bit
2
Bit
1
Table 62. SLEEP Mode Rate Description
ASLP_RATE1 ASLP_RATE0 Frequency (Hz)
0050 0 1 12.5 1 0 6.25 1 1 1.56
Bit
0
It is important to note that when the device is Auto-SLEEP mode, the system ODR and the data rate for all the system functional blocks are overridden by the data rate set by the ASLP_RATE field.
DR[2:0] bits select the Output Data Rate (ODR) for acceleration samples. The default value is 000 for a data rate of 800 Hz.
Table 63. System Output Data Rate Selection
DR2 DR1 DR0 ODR Period
0 0 0 800 Hz 1.25 ms 0 0 1 400 Hz 2.5 ms 0 1 0 200 Hz 5 ms 0 1 1 100 Hz 10 ms 1 0 0 50 Hz 20 ms 1 0 1 12.5 Hz 80 ms 1 1 0 6.25 Hz 160 ms 1 1 1 1.56 Hz 640 ms
ACTIVE bit selects between STANDBY mode and ACTIVE mode. The default value is 0 for STANDBY mode.
Table 64. Full Scale Selection
Active Mode
0STANDBY 1ACTIVE
LNOISE bit selects between normal full dynamic range mode and a high sensitivity, Low Noise mode. In Low Noise mode, the maximum signal that can be measured is ±4g. Note: Any thresholds set above 4g will not be reached. F_READ bit selects between normal and Fast Read mode. When selected, the auto increment counter will skip over the LSB data bytes. Data read from the FIFO will skip over the LSB data, reducing the acquisition time. Note F_READ can only be changed when FMODE = 00. The F_READ bit applies for both the output registers and the FIFO.
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0x2B: CTRL_REG2 System Control 2 Register
0x2B: CTRL_REG2 Register (Read/Write)
Bit
7
ST RST 0 SMODS1 SMODS0 SLPE MODS1 MODS0
Bit
6
Bit
5
Bit
4
Bit
3
Bit
2
Bit
1
Bit
0
Table 65. CTRL_REG2 Description
ST
RST
SMODS[1:0]
SLPE
MODS[1:0]
Self-Test Enable. Default value: 0. 0: Self-Test disabled; 1: Self-Test enabled Software Reset. Default value: 0. 0: Device reset disabled; 1: Device reset enabled. SLEEP mode power scheme selection. Default value: 00. See Table 66 and Table 67 Auto-SLEEP enable. Default value: 0. 0: Auto-SLEEP is not enabled; 1: Auto-SLEEP is enabled. ACTIVE mode power scheme selection. Default value: 00. See Table 66 and Table 67
ST bit activates the self-test function. When ST is set, X, Y, and Z outputs will shift. RST bit is used to activate the software reset. The reset mechanism can be enabled in STANDBY and ACTIVE mode.
When the reset bit is enabled, all registers are rest and are loaded with default values. Writing ‘1’ to the RST bit immediately resets the device, no matter whether it is in ACTIVE/WAKE, ACTIVE/SLEEP, or STANDBY mode.
2
C communication system is reset to avoid accidental corrupted data access.
The I
At the end of the boot process, the RST bit is deasserted to 0. Reading this bit will return a value of zero.
The (S)MODS[1:0] bits select which Oversampling mode is to be used shown in Table 66. The Oversampling modes are available in both WAKE Mode MOD[1:0] and also in the SLEEP Mode SMOD[1:0].
Table 66. MODS Oversampling Modes
(S)MODS1 (S)MODS0 Power Mode
00 Normal 0 1 Low Noise Low Power 1 0 High Resolution 1 1 Low Power
Table 67. MODS Oversampling Modes Curr ent Consumption and Averaging Values at each ODR
Mode Normal (00) Low Noise Low Power (01) High Resolution (10) Low Power (11)
ODR Current
1.56 Hz 24 128 8 32 165 1024 6 16
6.25 Hz 24 32 8 8 165 256 6 4
12.5 Hz 24 16 8 4 165 128 6 2 50 Hz 24 4 24 4 165 32 14 2
100 Hz 44 4 44 4 165 16 24 2 200 Hz 85 4 85 4 165 8 44 2 400 Hz 165 4 165 4 165 4 85 2 800 Hz 165 2 165 2 165 2 165 2
μA OS Ratio Current μA OS Ratio Current μA OS Ratio Current μAOS Ratio
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0x2C: CTRL_REG3 Interrupt Control Register
0x2C: CTRL_REG3 Register (Read/Write)
7
Bit
FIFO_GATE WAKE_TRANS WAKE_LNDPRT WAKE_PULSE WAKE_FF_MT IPOL PP_OD
Bit
6
Bit
5
Bit
4
Bit
3
Bit
2
Bit
1
Table 68. CTRL_REG3 Description
0: FIFO gate is bypassed. FIFO is flushed upon the system mode transitioning from WAKE to SLEEP mode or from SLEEP to WAKE mode. Default value: 0. 1: The FIFO input buffer is blocked when transitioning from WAKE to SLEEP mode or from SLEEP to WAKE mode until the FIFO is flushed. Although the system transitions from WAKE to SLEEP or from SLEEP to WAKE the contents of the FIFO
FIFO_GATE
WAKE_TRANS
WAKE_LNDPRT
WAKE_PULSE
WAKE_FF_MT
IPOL
PP_OD
buffer are preserved, new data samples are ignored until the FIFO is emptied by the host application. If the FIFO_GATE bit is set to logic ‘1’ and the FIFO buffer is not emptied before the arrival of the next sample, then the FGERR bit in the SYS_MOD register (0x0B) will be asserted. The FGERR bit remains asserted as long as the FIFO buffer remains un-emptied. Emptying the FIFO buffer clears the FGERR bit in the SYS_MOD register.
0: Transient function is bypassed in SLEEP mode. Default value: 0. 1: Transient function interrupt can wake up system 0: Orientation function is bypassed in SLEEP mode. Default value: 0. 1: Orientation function interrupt can wake up system 0: Pulse function is bypassed in SLEEP mode. Default value: 0. 1: Pulse function interrupt can wake up system 0: Freefall/Motion function is bypassed in SLEEP mode. Default value: 0. 1: Freefall/Motion function interrupt can wake up Interrupt polarity ACTIVE high, or ACTIVE low. Default value: 0. 0: ACTIVE low; 1: ACTIVE high Push-Pull/Open Drain selection on interrupt pad. Default value: 0. 0: Push-Pull; 1: Open Drain
Bit
0
IPOL bit selects the polarity of the interrupt signal. When IPOL is ‘0’ (default value) any interrupt event will signaled with a
logical 0. PP_OD bit configures the interrupt pin to Push-Pull or in Open Drain mode. The default value is 0 which corresponds to Push­Pull mode. The Open Drain configuration can be used for connecting multiple interrupt signals on the same interrupt line.
0x2D: CTRL_REG4 Register (Read/Write)
0x2D: CTRL_REG4 Register (Read/Write)
7
Bit
INT_EN_ASLP INT_EN_FIFO INT_EN_TRANS INT_EN_LNDPR INT_EN_PULSE INT_EN_FF_MT INT_EN_DRDY
Bit
6
Bit
5
Bit
4
Bit
3
Bit
2
Bit
1
Bit
0
Table 69. Interrupt Enable Register Description
Interrupt Enable
INT_EN_ASLP
INT_EN_FIFO
INT_EN_TRANS
INT_EN_LNDPRT
INT_EN_PULSE
INT_EN_FF_MT
INT_EN_DRDY
Interrupt Enable. Default value: 0. 0: Auto-SLEEP/WAKE interrupt disabled; 1: Auto-SLEEP/WAKE interrupt enabled. Interrupt Enable. Default value: 0. 0: FIFO interrupt disabled; 1: FIFO interrupt enabled. Interrupt Enable. Default value: 0. 0: Transient interrupt disabled; 1: Transient interrupt enabled. Interrupt Enable. Default value: 0. 0: Orientation (Landscape/Portrait) interrupt disabled. 1: Orientation (Landscape/Portrait) interrupt enabled. Interrupt Enable. Default value: 0. 0: Pulse Detection interrupt disabled; 1: Pulse Detection interrupt enabled Interrupt Enable. Default value: 0. 0: Freefall/Motion interrupt disabled; 1: Freefall/Motion interrupt enabled Interrupt Enable. Default value: 0. 0: Data Ready interrupt disabled; 1: Data Ready interrupt enabled
Description
The corresponding functional block interrupt enable bit allows the functional block to route its event detection flags to the
system’s interrupt controller. The interrupt controller routes the enabled functional block interrupt to the INT1 or INT2 pin.
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0x2E: CTRL_REG5 Register (Read/Write)
0x2E: CTRL_REG5 Interrupt Configuration Register
7
Bit
INT_CFG_ASLP INT_CFG_FIFO INT_CFG_TRANS INT_CFG_LNDPRT INT_CFG_PULSE INT_CFG_FF_MT INT_CFG_DRDY
Bit
6
Bit
5
Bit
4
Bit
3
Bit
2
Bit
1
Bit
0
Table 70.
Interrupt Configuration Register Desc ription
Interrupt Configuration Description
INT_CFG_ASLP
INT_CFG_FIFO
INT_CFG_TRANS
INT_CFG_LNDPRT
INT_CFG_PULSE
INT_CFG_FF_MT
INT_CFG_DRDY
INT1/INT2 Configuration. Default value: 0. 0: Interrupt is routed to INT2 pin; 1: Interrupt is routed to INT1 pin INT1/INT2 Configuration. Default value: 0 0: Interrupt is routed to INT2 pin; 1: Interrupt is routed to INT1 pin INT1/INT2 Configuration. Default value: 0. 0: Interrupt is routed to INT2 pin; 1: Interrupt is routed to INT1 pin INT1/INT2 Configuration. Default value: 0. 0: Interrupt is routed to INT2 pin; 1: Interrupt is routed to INT1 pin INT1/INT2 Configuration. Default value: 0. 0: Interrupt is routed to INT2 pin; 1: Interrupt is routed to INT1 pin INT1/INT2 Configuration. Default value: 0. 0: Interrupt is routed to INT2 pin; 1: Interrupt is routed to INT1 pin INT1/INT2 Configuration. Default value: 0. 0: Interrupt is routed to INT2 pin; 1: Interrupt is routed to INT1 pin
The system’s interrupt controller shown in Figure 10 uses the corresponding bit field in the CTRL_REG5 register to determine the routing table for the INT1 and INT2 interrupt pins. If the bit value is logic ‘0’, the functional block’s interrupt is routed to INT2, and if the bit value is logic ‘1’, then the interrupt is routed to INT1. One or more functions can assert an interrupt pin; therefore a host application responding to an interrupt should read the INT_SOURCE (0x0C) register to determine the appropriate sources of the interrupt.

6.9 User Offset Correction Registers

For more information on how to calibrate the 0g offset, refer to application note AN4069. The 2’s complement offset correction registers values are used to realign th e Ze ro -g position of the X, Y, and Z-axis after device board mount. The resolution of the offset registers is 2 mg per LSB. The 2’s complement 8-bit value would result in an offset compensation range ±256 mg.
0x2F: OFF_X Offset Correction X Register
0x2F: OFF_X Register (Read/Write)
7
Bit
D7 D6 D5 D4 D3 D2 D1 D0
Bit
6
Bit
5
Bit
4
Bit
3
Bit
2
Bit
1
Bit
0
Table 71. OFF_X Description
D[7:0] X-axis offset value. Default value: 0000_0000.
0x30: OFF_Y Offset Correction Y Register
0x30: OFF_Y Register (Read/Write)
7
Bit
D7 D6 D5 D4 D3 D2 D1 D0
Bit
6
Bit
5
Bit
4
Bit
3
Bit
2
Bit
1
Bit
0
Table 72. OFF_Y Description
D[7:0] Y-axis offset value. Default value: 0000_0000.
0x31: OFF_Z Offset Correction Z Register
0x31: OFF_Z Register (Read/Write)
7
Bit
D7 D6 D5 D4 D3 D2 D1 D0
Bit
6
Bit
5
Bit
4
Bit
3
Bit
2
Bit
1
Bit
0
Table 73. OFF_Z Description
D[7:0] Z-axis offset value. Default value: 0000_0000.
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Table 74. MMA8451Q Register Map
Reg Name Definition Bit 7 Bit 6 Bit 5 Bit 4 Bit 3 Bit 2 Bit 1 Bit 0
00 STATUS/F_STATUS Data Status R ZYXOW ZOW YOW XOW ZYXDR ZDR YDR XDR 01 OUT_X_MSB 14 bit X Data R XD13 XD12 XD11 XD10 XD9 XD8 XD7 XD6 02 OUT_X_LSB 14 bit X Data R XD5 XD4 XD3 XD2 XD1 XD0 0 0 03 OUT_Y_MSB 14 bit Y Data R YD13 YD12 YD11 YD10 YD9 YD8 YD7 YD6 04 OUT_Y_LSB 14 bit Y Data R YD5 YD4 YD3 YD2 YD1 YD0 0 0 05 OUT_Z_MSB 14 bit Z Data R ZD13 ZD12 ZD11 ZD10 ZD9 ZD8 ZD7 ZD6 06 OUT_Z_LSB 14 bit Z Data R ZD5 ZD4 ZD3 ZD2 ZD1 ZD0 0 0 09 F_SETUP FIFO Setup R/W F_MODE1 F_MODE0 F_WMRK5 F_WMRK4 F_WMRK3 F_WMRK2 F_WMRK1 F_WMRK0 0A TRIG_CFG FIFO Triggers R/W Trig_TRANS Trig_LNDPRT Trig_PULSE Trig_FF_MT — 0B SYSMOD System Mode R FGERR FGT_4 FGT_3 FGT_2 FGT_1 FGT_0 SYSMOD1 SYSMOD0 0C INT_SOURCE Interrupt Status R SRC_ASLP SRC_FIFO SRC_TRANS SRC_LNDPRT SRC_PULSE SRC_FF_MT SRC_DRDY 0D WHO_AM_I ID Register R 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 0E XYZ_DATA_CFG Data Config R/W HPF_Out FS1 FS0 0F HP_FILTER_CUTOFF HP Filter Setting R/W Pulse_HPF_BYP Pulse_LPF_EN SEL1 SEL0 10 PL_STATUS PL Status R NEWLP LO LAPO[1] LAPO[0] BAFRO 11 PL_CFG PL Configuration R/W DBCNTM PL_EN — 12 PL_COUNT PL DEBOUNCE R/W DBNCE[7] DBNCE[6] DBNCE[5] DBNCE[4] DBNCE[3] DBNCE[2] DBNCE[1] DBNCE[0]
13 PL_BF_ZCOMP
14 P_L_THS_REG PL THRESHOLD R/W P_L_THS[4] P_L_THS[3] P_L_THS[2] P_L_THS[1] P_L_THS[0] HYS[2] HYS[1] HYS[0]
15 FF_MT_CFG
16 FF_MT_SRC
17 FF_MT_THS
18 FF_MT_COUNT
1D TRANSIENT_CFG Transient Config R/W ELE ZTEFE YTEFE XTEFE HPF_BYP
1E TRANSIENT_SRC Transient Source R EA ZTRANSE Z_Trans_Pol YTRANSE Y_Trans_Pol XTRANSE X_Trans_Pol
PL Back/Front Z Comp
R/W
Freefall/Motion Config
R/W
Freefall/Motion Source
R
Freefall/Motion Threshold
R/W
Freefall/Motion Debounce
R/W
BKFR[1] BKFR[0] ZLOCK[2] ZLOCK[1] ZLOCK[0]
ELE OAE ZEFE YEFE XEFE
EA ZHE ZHP YHE YHP XHE XHP
DBCNTM THS6 THS5 THS4 THS3 THS2 THS1 THS0
D7 D6 D5 D4 D3 D2 D1 D0
1F TRANSIENT_THS Transient Threshold R/W DBCNTM THS6 THS5 THS4 THS3 THS2 THS1 THS0
20 TRANSIENT_COUNT
21 PULSE_CFG Pulse Config R/W DPA ELE ZDPEFE ZSPEFE YDPEFE YSPEFE X D PE FE XSPEFE 22 PULSE_SRC Pulse Source R EA AxZ AxY AxX DPE Pol_Z Pol_Y Pol_X 23 PULSE_THSX Pulse X Threshold R/W THSX6 THSX5 THSX4 THSX3 THSX2 THSX1 THSX0 24 PULSE_THSY Pulse Y Threshold R/W THSY6 THSY5 THSY4 THSY3 THSY2 THSY1 THSY0 25 PULSE_THSZ Pulse Z Threshold R/W THSZ6 THSZ5 THSZ4 THSZ3 THSZ2 THSZ1 THSZ0 26 PULSE_TMLT Pulse First Timer R/W TMLT7 TMLT6 TMLT5 TMLT4 TMLT3 TMLT2 TMLT1 TMLT0 27 PULSE_LTCY Pulse Latency R/W LTCY7 LTCY6 LTCY5 LTCY4 LTCY3 LTCY2 LTCY1 LTCY0
28 PULSE_WIND
29 ASLP_COUNT
2A CTRL_REG1 Control Reg1 R/W ASLP_RATE1 ASLP_RATE0 DR2 DR1 DR0 LNOISE F_READ ACTIVE
2B CTRL_REG2 Control Reg2 R/W ST RST SMODS1 SMODS0 SLPE MODS1 MODS0
2C CTRL_REG3
2D CTRL_REG4
2E CTRL_REG5
2F OFF_X X 8-bit offset R/W D7 D6 D5 D4 D3 D2 D1 D0 30 OFF_Y Y 8-bit offset R/W D7 D6 D5 D4 D3 D2 D1 D0 31 OFF_Z Z 8-bit offset R/W D7 D6 D5 D4 D3 D2 D1 D0
Transient Debounce
R/W
Pulse 2nd Window
R/W
Auto-SLEEP Counter
R/W
Control Reg3
(WAKE Interrupts from
SLEEP) R/W Control Reg4
(Interrupt Enable Map)
R/W
Control Reg5
(Interrupt Configuration)
R/W
D7 D6 D5 D4 D3 D2 D1 D0
WIND7 WIND6 WIND5 WIND4 WIND3 WIND2 WIND1 WIND0
D7 D6 D5 D4 D3 D2 D1 D0
FIFO_GATE WAKE_TRANS WAKE_LNDPRT WAKE_PULSE WAKE_FF_MT IPOL PP_OD
INT_EN_ASLP INT_EN_FIFO INT_EN_TRANS INT_EN_LNDPRT INT_EN_PULSE INT_EN_FF_MT INT_EN_DRDY
INT_CFG_ASLP INT_CFG_FIFO INT_CFG_TRANS INT_CFG_LNDPRT INT_CFG_PULSE INT_CFG_FF_MT INT_CFG_DRDY
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Table 75. Accelerometer Output Data
14-bit Data Range ±2g (0.25 mg) Range ±4 g (0.5 mg) Range ±8g (1.0 mg)
01 1111 1111 1111 1.99975g +3.9995g +7.999g 01 1111 1111 1110 1.99950g +3.9990g +7.998g
…… … … 00 0000 0000 0001 0.00025g +0.0005g +0.001g 00 0000 0000 0000 0.00000g 0.00000g 0.000g 11 1111 1111 1111 -0.00025g -0.0005g -0.001g
…… … … 10 0000 0000 0001 -1.99975g -3.9995g -7.999g 10 0000 0000 0000 -2.00000g -4.0000g -8.000g
8-bit Data Range ±2g (15.6 mg) Range ±4g (31.25 mg) Range ±8g (62.5 mg)
0111 1111 1.9844g +3.9688g +7.9375g 0111 1110 1.9688g +3.9375g +7.8750g
…… …
0000 0001 +0.0156g +0.0313g +0.0625g 0000 0000 0.000g 0.0000g 0.0000g 1111 1111 -0.0156g -0.0313g -0.0625g
…… …
1000 0001 -1.9844g -3.9688g -7.9375g 1000 0000 -2.0000g -4.0000g -8.0000g
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PACKAGE DIMENSIONS

CASE 2077-02
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Table 76. Revision History
Revision
number
7 03/2012
7.1 05/2012 8 02/2013
8.1 10/2013
Revision
date
Description of changes
• Table 2. Updated Typ values for Sensitivity Accuracy from 2.5% to 2.64%; Zero-g Level Offset Accuracy from ±20 mg to ±17 mg and Zero-g Level Offset Accuracy Post Board Mount from ±30 mg to ±20 mg.
• Table 4. Updated Min value from 50
• Added Table 8. Features of the MMA845xQ devices.
• Removed FIFO paragraph at the end of Section 6.1.
• Updated Note preceding Table 32 from “THS + HYS > 0 and THS + HYS < 49... ” to “The condition THS +
HYS > 0 and THS + HYS < 32 must be met in order for Landscape/Portrait detection to work properly....”
• Updated Case outline with current version.
• Updated Figure 5 to correspond to table.
2
• Replaced Section 2.3 I
• Table 3: Updated Parameter and Test Condition column definitions for “Time from VDDIO on...”, “Turn-on (STANDBY)” and “Turn-on time (Power Down to STANDBY)” rows.
C interface characteristics, including Table 4 and Figure 5.
μs to 0.05 μs and added Max value of 0.9 μs
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