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SCA100T 双重的轴倾角罗盘系列 THE SCA100T DUAL AXIS INCLINOMETER SERIES  
The SCA100T Series is a 3D-MEMS-based dual axis inclinometer family that provides instrumentation grade performance for leveling 
applications. The measuring axes of the sensing elements are parallel to the mounting plane and orthogonal to each other. Low temperature 
dependency, high resolution and low noise, together a with robust sensing element design, make the SCA100T the ideal choice for leveling 
instruments. The VTI inclinometers are insensitive to vibration, due to their over damped sensing elements, and can withstand mechanical 
shocks of up to 20000 g. 
特征  Features   
• Dual axis inclination measurement (X and Y) 
• Measuring ranges ±30° SCA100T-D01 and± 
90° SCA100T-D02 
• 0.0025° resolution (10 Hz BW,  模拟输出) 
• Sensing element controlled over damped 
frequency response (-3dB 18Hz) 
• Robust design, high shock durability (20000g) 
• High stability over temperature and time 
• Single +5 V supply 
• Ratiometric analog voltage outputs 
应用Applications 
• SPI角度和温度输出Digital SPI inclination and temperature output 
• 多种失败检测功能Comprehensive failure detection features 
o True self test by deflecting the sensing 
elements’ proof mass by electrostatic 
force. 
o Continuous sensing element interconnection 
failure check. 
o Continuous memory parity check. 
• RoHS compliant 
• Compatible with Pb-free reflow solder process 
•平台调平和稳定Platform leveling and stabilization 
• 360°垂直定向测量360° vertical orientation measurement 
•  仪器调平Leveling instruments 
•构造层次Construction levels 
Figure 1. Functional block diagram 功能方框图 
 
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The SCA100T product family comprises two versions, the SCA100T-D01 and the SCA100T-D02 
that differ in measurement range. The product version specific performance specifications are listed in 
the table SCA100T performance characteristics below. All other specifications are common with both 
versions. Vdd=5.00V and ambient temperature unless otherwise specified. 
1.1   绝对的最大等级 Absolute Maximum Ratings 
Supply voltage (VDD) VDD电压 
Voltage at input / output    pins I/O引脚电压  -0.3V to (VDD + 0.3V) 
Storage temperature  保存温度 
Operating temperature  操作温度 
Mechanical shock  机械冲击 
-0.3V    to+5.5V 
-55°C to +125°C 
-40°C to +125°C 
Drop from 1 meter onto a concrete surface (20000g). Powered or non-powered 
1.2   特征参数 Performance Characteristics 
Parameter   
测量范围Measuring range   
响应频率(带宽)Frequency response 
0g偏移量模拟输出Offset (Output at 0g)  
偏移量校准误差Offset calibration error  
0g偏移量数字输出Offset Digital Output  
模拟量输出灵敏度Sensitivity  
Condition 
标称Nominal 
–3dB LP(1 
Ratiometric output   
 
 
在0--1°时(2 
灵敏度校准误差Sensitivity calibration error  
数字量输出灵敏度Sensitivity Digital Output  
 
 
Offset temperature dependency 
温度引起的角度偏移 
Sensitivity temperature dependency 
温度引起的灵敏度偏移 
典型的非直线性Typical non-linearity  
数字输出协议Digital output resolution  
输出噪音密度Output noise density  
模拟量输出分辨率Analog output resolution  
公制误差比率Ratiometric error   
正交敏感Cross-axis sensitivity   
长期稳定性Long term Stability
(4   
-25…85°C (typical)   
-40…125°C (max)   
-25...85°C (typical)   
-40…125°C (max)   
满量程Measuring range   
在0--1°时(2 
From DC...100Hz   
Bandwidth 10 Hz (3   
Vdd = 4.75...5.25V   
Max 
 
SCA100T-D01  SCA100T-D02 
Units 
±30 
±0.5 
8-28 
Vdd/2   
±0.11 
1024   
4 
70 
±0.5   
1638   
±0.008   
±0.86   
±0.014 
-2.5...+1   
±0.11   
11 
0.035 
0.0008   
0.0025   
±1 
4   
<0.014 
±90 
±1.0 
8-28 
Vdd/2 
±0.23 
1024   
2 
35 
±0.5 
819 
±0.008 
±0.86 
±0.014 
-2.5...+1 
±0.57 
11 
0.07 
0.0008 
0.0025   
±1 
4   
<0.014 
° 
g 
Hz 
V 
° 
LSB 
V/g 
mV/° 
% 
LSB / g 
°/°C 
° 
%/°C 
  % 
° 
Bits 
° / LSB 
° /
 
° 
% 
% 
° 
Note 1.  响应频率由内部敏感元件的气阻尼决定The frequency response is determined by the sensing element’s internal gas damping. 
Note 2. The angle output has SIN curve relationship to voltage output refer to paragraph Error! Reference source not found. 
Note 3. Resolution = Noise density * √(bandwidth) 
Note 4. Power continuously connected (@ 23°C). 
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1.3   电气特性 Electrical Characteristics 
Parameter参数 
Condition条件 
Supply voltage Vdd  输入电压 
Current consumption消耗电流 
Operating temperature操作温度 
Analog resistive output load 
模拟量稳定输出负载 
Analog capacitive output load 
模拟端电容 
Start-up delay 启动延迟 
 
Vdd = 5 V;  无负载 
 
Vout to Vdd or GND   
 
Vout to Vdd or GND 
Reset and parity check   
 
 
Min. 
4.75 
 
-40   
10 
Typ 
5.0   
4   
 
 
 
 
Max. 
5.25   
5   
+125   
 
20   
10   
Units 
V 
mA 
°C 
KOhm 
K欧姆 
nF 
ms 
1.4   SPI 接口的直流特性 SPI Interface DC Characteristics 
Parameter   
Conditions 
Symbol 
Min 
Typ 
Max 
Unit 
Input terminal CSB    CSB输入端 
Pull up current上拉电流 
Input high voltage 输入高电平 
Input low voltage 输入低电平 
Hysteresis滞后现象 
Input capacitance输入电容 
VIN = 0 V 
IPU 
VIH   
VIL 
VHYST   
CIN 
 
 
 
 
Input terminal MOSI, SCK 
Pull down current  拉低电流 
Input high voltage输入高电平 
Input low voltage输入低电平 
Hysteresis滞后作用 
Input capacitance输入电容 
VIN = 5 V   
 
 
 
 
IPD   
VIH 
VIL   
VHYST   
CIN 
Output terminal MISO 
13 
4   
-0.3   
 
 
9   
4 
-0.3   
 
 
Output high voltage输出高电平 
Output low voltage输出低电平 
Tristate leakage三态泄露 
I > -1mA 
I < 1 mA   
0 < VMISO 
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1.6   SPI 接口时序 SPI Interface Timing Specifications 
Parameter 
Conditions 
Symbol  Min.  Max.  Unit 
Terminal CSB, SCK输入端CSB、SCK 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Load capacitance 
at MISO < 2 nF负
荷容量MISO<2 nF 
Load capacitance 
at MISO < 2 nF 
Terminal MOSI, SCK 
Terminal MISO, CSB 
Load capacitance 
at MISO < 15 pF 
Load capacitance 
at MISO < 15 pF 
Load capacitance 
at MISO < 15 pF 
Time from CSB (10%)to SCK (90%)从CSB计
时(10%)到SCK(90%) 
Time from SCK (10%)to CSB (90%)从SCK计
时(10%)到CSB(90%) 
Terminal SCKSCK端 
SCK low time SCK低电平时间 
SCK high time SCK高电平时间 
Time  from  changing  MOSI(10%,  90%)  to 
SCK  (90%).Data  setup  time 时 间 从 变 更 
MOSI(10%,90%) 到 SCK(90%).数据装备时间 
Time  from  SCK  (90%)  to  changing  MOSI 
(10%,90%).Data hold time计时从SCK(90%)到
变更 MOSI。(10%,90%)数据把握时间 
Time from CSB (10%) to stable 
MISO (10%, 90%). 
Time from CSB (90%) to high 
impedance state of MISO. 
Terminal MISO, SCK 
Time from SCK (10%) to stable 
MISO (10%, 90%). 
Terminal CSB 
Time between SPI cycles, CSB at high level 
(90%)在SPI两字节之间的时间间隔,CSB高电
平(90%) 
When using SPI commands RDAX, RDAY, 
RWTR: Time between SPI cycles, CSB at 
high level (90%)当使用 SPI 指令RDAX, 
RDAY,RWTR的时候: 在SPI两字节之间的时间
间隔,CSB高电平(90%) 
TLS1 
TLS2 
 
TCL 
TCH 
TSET 
THOL 
TVAL1 
 
TLZ 
 
 
TVAL2 
 
TLH 
120 
120 
 
1 
1 
30 
30 
10 
10 
 
 
 
15 
 
TLH 
150 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
100 
100   
 
100   
 
 
 
ns 
ns 
 
µs 
µs 
ns 
ns 
ns 
ns 
 
ns 
 
µs 
µs 
 
Figure 2. Timing diagram for SPI communicationSPI 数据通信时间图 
 
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1.7   引脚配置 Electrical Connection 
If the SPI interface is not used SCK (pin1), MISO (pin3), MOSI (pin4) and CSB (pin7) must be left   
floating. Self-test can be activated applying logic “1” (positive supply voltage level) to ST_1 or ST_2 
pins (pins 10 or 9). Self-test must not be activated for both channels at the same time. If ST feature is 
not used pins 9 and 10 must be left floating or connected to GND. Inclination signals are provided from 
pins OUT_1 and OUT_2. 
Figure 3. SCA100T electrical connection 
 
 
1.8   典型工作特性 Typical Performance Characteristics 
Typical offset and sensitivity temperature dependencies of the SCA100T are presented in following 
diagrams. These results represent the typical performance of SCA100T components. The mean value 
and 3 sigma limits (mean ± 3×  standard deviation) and specification limits are presented in following 
diagrams. The 3 sigma limits represents 99.73% of the SCA100T population. 
SCA100T典型偏移形式在下列的图表中被呈现,这些结果表现SCA100T的典型数据,平均值和3(中间数± 3×标准偏差)个限度 
的规格在下列的图表中示出,3 sigma限度代表了 SCA100T 99.73% 的比率。 
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Figure 5. Typical temperature dependency of SCA100T sensitivity SCA100T典型温度变化引起灵敏度偏移曲线图 
 
1.8.1  外部补偿 Additional External Compensation 
To achieve the best possible accuracy, the temperature measurement information and typical 
temperature dependency curves can be used for SCA100T offset and sensitivity temperature 
dependency compensation. The equation of fitted 3rd order polynome curve for offset compensation is: 
为了得到高的精度,除了通过上面的曲线图进行了解以外,还可以通过计算进行补偿,计算公式如下: 
求平均温度曲线方程式    Offcorr =-0.0000006*T3+0.0001*T2-0.0039*T-0.0522 
  Where: 
Offcorr:    3rd order polynome fitted to average offset temperature dependency curve平均角度温度曲线结果 
T                °C(参考第2.7节) temperature in °C (Refer to paragraph 2.7 Temperature Measurement)   
 
The calculated compensation curve can be used to compensate the temperature dependency of the 
SCA100T offset by using following equation: 使用合适的方程可以弥补因温度变化引起的输出角度的偏移: 
OFFSETcomp=Offset-Offcorr 
Where: 
OFFSETcomp      经校正的度数(因温度变化) temperature compensated offset in degrees 
Offset                    没有经过校正的实际度数Nominal offset in degrees 
The equation of fitted 2nd order polynome curve for sensitivity compensation is: 为灵敏度曲线进行补偿的方程式是: 
求平均灵敏度温度曲线方程式:Scorr=-0.00011*T2+0.0022*T+0.0408 
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Where: 
Scorr:    平均灵敏度温度曲线结果2nd order polynome fitted to average sensitivity temperature dependency curve 
T      temperature in °C 
 
The calculated compensation curve can be used to compensate the temperature dependency of 
the SCA100T sensitivity by using following equation: 使用合适的方程可以弥补因温度变化引起的灵敏度偏移: 
SENScomp=SENS*(1+Scorr/100) 
Where: 
SENScomp      经校正的灵敏度(因温度变化)temperature compensated sensitivity 
SENS                没有经过校正的灵敏度Nominal sensitivity (4V/g SCA100T-D01, 2V/g SCA100T-D02) 
 
The typical offset and sensitivity temperature dependency after external compensation is shown in 
the pictures below. 经过外部补偿后的典型温度引起灵敏度、角度变化的关系图 
Figure 6. The temperature dependency of an externally compensated SCA100T offset 
 
 
Figure 7. The temperature dependency of an externally compensated SCA100T sensitivity 
 
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2.  功能描述 Functional Description 
2.1   测量方向 Measuring Directions 
                    VOUT >            VOUT =2.5V            > VOUT 
Figure 8. The measuring directions of the SCA100TSCA100T 的测定方向 
 
2.2   电压到角度转换 Voltage to Angle Conversion 
 Analog output can be transferred to angle using the following equation for conversion: 把输出的模拟量
转换为角度的方程式是: 
α= arcsin [(Vout-offset)/Sensitivity]             
公式中:offset是在0°输出的电压值(电压2.5v),Sensitivity是芯片灵敏度(SCA100T-D01是4v) Vout是芯
片输出的模拟量where: Offset = output of the device at 0° inclination position, Sensitivity is the sensitivity of the device and VDout is the output of the 
SCA100T. The nominal offset is 2.5 V and the sensitivity is 4 V/g for the SCA100T-D01 and 2 V/g for the SCA100T-D02。 
角度接近于0°时,可用以下简化方程式计算,计算结果的准确性可通过下表了解。Angles close to 0° inclination can 
be estimated quite accurately with straight line conversion but for the best possible accuracy, arcsine conversion is recommended to be used. The following table 
shows the angle measurement error if straight line conversion is used.   
Straight line conversion equation: 简化转换方程式: 
α=(Vout-offset)/Sensitivity        (单位:度)    Offset:0°输出电压2.5v 
公式中:Sensitivity = 70mV/° (SCA100T-D01)或Sensitivity = 35mV/° (SCA100T-D01)Where: Sensitivity = 70mV/° with 
SCA100T-D01 or Sensitivity= 35mV/° with SCA100T-D02 
使用简化公式计算结果与实际倾斜角度之间的误差: 
Tilt angle [°] 实际倾斜角度 
0 
1 
2 
3 
4 
5 
10 
15 
30 
Straight line conversion error [°] 使用简化方程计算引起的误差 
0 
0.0027 
0.0058 
0.0094 
0.0140 
0.0198 
0.0787 
0.2185 
1.668 
2.3   公制的输出比率 Ratiometric Output 
Ratiometric output means that the zero offset point and sensitivity of the sensor are proportional to the supply 
voltage. If the SCA100T supply voltage is fluctuating the SCA100T output will also vary.When the same 
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