Impact Detection: Find an IC & Shock Sensor Solution

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around finding integrated circuits (ICs) and sensors for detecting shock impacts, particularly in the context of consumer electronics like smartphones. Participants also touch on the search for hydrophones with specific pricing information, indicating a broader interest in sensor technologies.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant is seeking an IC that can detect shock impacts, mentioning Toshiba shock detector ICs that require an additional "shock sensor" which they have been unable to locate.
  • Another participant provides a link to a potential source for sensors, suggesting that there are many options available.
  • A participant expresses confusion over the term "accelerometer," indicating a need for clarification on terminology related to shock detection.
  • Another participant requests assistance in finding an expensive hydrophone online, emphasizing the need for a price tag on the product.
  • One participant expresses doubt about their ability to help with the hydrophone search, suggesting that if they couldn't find anything, others might not be able to either.
  • A later reply indicates success in finding hydrophones, expressing frustration over the lack of pricing information on company websites.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not appear to reach a consensus on the best approach to finding shock detection ICs or hydrophones, with multiple competing views and ongoing searches for information.

Contextual Notes

There are limitations in the specificity of product recommendations and the clarity of terminology, particularly regarding the distinction between shock sensors and accelerometers.

Who May Find This Useful

This discussion may be useful for individuals interested in sensor technologies, particularly in the context of impact detection and hydrophone applications.

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Hello. I'm having the hardest time finding a product (preferably an IC) that can detect shock. Like if you dropped your phone on the ground it would detect an impact with the floor, with some kind of threshold to ignore minor bumps and thumps. I did find some toshiba ICs called "shock detector ICs" but in every datasheet it specified in the schematics that you had to add a "shock sensor" between the pins...and i failed at finding THESE shock sensors too..

Can anyone point me in the right direction?? I'd appreciate it.
 
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Here's a starting point.
http://www.althensensors.com/products/index.subgroupdetails.php?ID=25&MGID=19"
There are a lot of other sources out there as well.
 
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LOL. thanks Danger. I actually came across this many times in my search...but "accelerometer" in my mind implied something completely different. I guess I need to expand my vocabulary.
 
OK, need more helping locating a product :(

I need to find a fancy hydrophone online that has a price tag. and by fancy i mean expensive. I've been searching but I can't find one with a labeled price tag. I can't call and ask the company because everywhere is closed for Friday night, but I really need this information by tonight.

thanks anyone who helps!
 
I'm afraid that I can be of no use for that. If you can't find anything with all of that Googling, I probably won't be able to either. Sorry.
 
PHEW. I finally found some. I honestly wish companies would just put the prices on the website. Thinking "that's too much!" isn't going to change after I go through the process of making a pricing request...

if anyone is searching for some expensive needle hydrophones:

http://www.acoustics.co.uk/products/needle
 

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