mlx90609 Melexis Company, mlx90609 Datasheet - Page 2

• Manufacturer Part Number: mlx90609
• Description: Angular Rate Sensor
• Manufacturer: Melexis Company

Table of Contents
1. Maximum Ratings ............................................................................................................ 3
2. Pin Definitions and Descriptions ...................................................................................... 4
3. MLX90609 General Electrical Specifications ................................................................... 5
4. MLX90609 Sensor Specific Specifications....................................................................... 6
5. Detailed Description......................................................................................................... 8
6. Applications Examples................................................................................................... 15
7. Standard Information Regarding Manufacturability of Melexis Products with Different
Soldering Processes .......................................................................................................... 18
8. ESD Precautions............................................................................................................ 18
9. Package Information ...................................................................................................... 19
10. Glossary of Terms........................................................................................................ 20
11. Disclaimer .................................................................................................................... 22
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5.1 The Working Principle ................................................................................................. 8
5.2 Communication with the MLX90609 through the SPI.................................................. 9
5.3 Usage of the ADC ..................................................................................................... 12
5.3.1 ADC Instructions and Answers ........................................................................... 13
5.3.2 Reading the Digital Angular Rate or Temperature (suggested procedure) ......... 14
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The Refusal Answer...................................................................................... 13
Command of the Status Reading (STATR) ................................................... 13
Command of the ADC Control (ADCC) ......................................................... 13
Command of the ADC Reading (ADCR) ....................................................... 13
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Angular Rate Sensor (Standard version)
MLX90609
Data Sheet
February/08