Tri-axis accelerometer having a single proof mass and fully differential output signals
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1. A tri-axis accelerometer, comprising:
- a proof mass;
at least four anchor points arranged in at least two opposite pairs, a first pair of anchor points being arranged opposite one another along a first axis, a second pair of anchor points being arranged opposite one another along a second axis, the first axis and the second axis being perpendicular to one another; and
at least four spring units to connect the proof mass to the at least four anchor points, the spring units each including a pair of identical springs, each spring including a sensing unit;
wherein the at least four spring units extend alongside at least one external edge of, and external to, the proof mass.
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A tri-axis accelerometer includes a proof mass, at least four anchor points arranged in at least two opposite pairs, a first pair of anchor points being arranged opposite one another along a first axis, a second pair of anchor points being arranged opposite one another along a second axis, the first axis and the second axis being perpendicular to one another, and at least four spring units to connect the proof mass to the at least four anchor points, the spring units each including a pair of identical springs, each spring including a sensing unit.
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1. A tri-axis accelerometer, comprising:
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a proof mass; at least four anchor points arranged in at least two opposite pairs, a first pair of anchor points being arranged opposite one another along a first axis, a second pair of anchor points being arranged opposite one another along a second axis, the first axis and the second axis being perpendicular to one another; and at least four spring units to connect the proof mass to the at least four anchor points, the spring units each including a pair of identical springs, each spring including a sensing unit; wherein the at least four spring units extend alongside at least one external edge of, and external to, the proof mass. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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