Specifications

BMA180
Preliminary data sheet
Bosch Sensortec
Rev. 1.0 Page 76 / - proprietary information - 06 March 2009
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11.6 RoHS compliancy
The BMA180 sensor IC meets the requirements of the EC restriction of hazardous substances
(RoHS) directive, see also
"Directive 2002/95/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 January
2003 on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and
electronic equipment".
11.7 Tape and reel
(see document: Handling, soldering & mounting instructions, under preparation)
11.8 Handling instruction
Micromechanical sensors are designed to sense acceleration with high accuracy even at low
amplitudes and contain highly sensitive structures inside the sensor element. The MEMS sensor
can tolerate mechanical shocks up to several thousand g's. However, these limits might be
exceeded in conditions with extreme shock loads such as e.g. hammer blow on or next to the
sensor, dropping of the sensor onto hard surfaces etc.
G-forces beyond the specified limits during transport should be avoided; handling and mounting
of the sensors have to be in a defined and qualified installation process.
This device has built-in protections against high electrostatic discharges or electric fields (2kV
HBM); however, anti-static precautions should be taken as for any other CMOS component.
Unless otherwise specified, proper operation can only occur when all terminal voltages are kept
within the supply voltage range. Unused inputs must always be tied to a defined logic voltage
level.
11.9 Further handling, soldering and mounting instructions
Further important information on handling, soldering and mounting are described in a separate
document “BMA180 Handling, soldering and mounting instructions” which is currently under
preparation.