Quick Start Guide for TWRPI-MMA6900 TWRPI-MMA6900 Accelerometer plug-in module for the Tower System TOWER SYSTEM TOWER SYSTEM Get to know the TWRPI-MMA6900 Features * MMA6900Q: 3.5 g (11-bit data sensitivity = 3.43 mg/digit typical at 25 degrees C) * Low detection threshold of 8.6 mg (acceleration) or >= 0.5 degrees (angle) * Offset tolerance value at 25 degrees C (+/- 30 mg) and over temperature (+/-50 mg) * Embedded signal processing including fault and overload diagnostic flagging * 11-bit SPI-compatible digital data * Bi-directional internal self-test * Qualified AEC-Q100 * Wide operating temperature range from -40 degrees C to +105 degrees C * Over-damped transducer * Robust 6 x 6 mm QFN package with greater than 100 kHz package resonance frequency * 3.3 V or 5 V single supply operation Quick Start Guide for TWRPI-MMA6900 TOWER SYSTEM Step-by-step installation instructions In this Quick Start Guide, you will learn how to install the TWRPI-MMA6900 Tower plug-in. STEP 1 Install the TWRPI-MMA6900 * Identify an open general purpose TWRPI socket on a TWRPI-compatible Tower System module. * Identify the correct orientation of the TWRPI-MMA6900. * Carefully insert the TWRPI-MMA6900 into the available general purpose TWRPI socket. The TWRPI is keyed and uniquely sized to only fit in the appropriate TWRPI socket with the correct orientation. STEP 2 Verify latest software installation * Check freescale.com/tower for software updates regarding the TWRPI-compatible Tower System module. Updating the software on the respective Tower System module will ensure that the TWRPI you are adding is fully supported. STEP 3 Follow the respective Tower System module Quick Start Guide * Follow the appropriate instructions located in the Quick Start Guide of the TWRPI-compatible Tower System module. STEP 4 Explore additional resources * Additional documentation and software resources related to the TWRPI-MMA6900 are available at freescale.com/tower. TOWER SYSTEM To learn more about the TWRPI-MMA6900 and other modules within the Tower System, visit freescale.com/tower. To become a member of the online Tower Geeks community, visit towergeeks.org. Freescale and the Freescale logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Freescale Semiconductor, Inc., Reg. U.S. Pat. & Tm. Off. All other product or service names are the property of their respective owners. (c) 2010, Freescale Semiconductor, Inc. Doc Number: TWRPI6900QSG / REV 0 Agile Number:926-78511 REV A