Блог компании Mingjiada Electronics Supplies/Acquires LIS2DE12 Three-axis Accelerometer - The Core Sensor For Drone Flight Control and Attitude Perception

Shenzhen Mingjiada Electronics Co., Ltd. has long been supplying and sourcing STMicroelectronics’ LIS2DE12 three-axis linear accelerometers globally. This chip belongs to ST’s ‘femto’ series and is renowned for its ultra-low power consumption, multiple selectable measurement ranges and high data output frequency. It is the ideal sensor choice for attitude estimation and inertial navigation in flight control systems for consumer-grade aerial photography drones, industrial inspection drones and racing drones. Mingjiada Electronics offers genuine, original products in stock, whilst also purchasing surplus LIS2DE12 stock from customers. Please feel free to contact us for a quotation.

I. LIS2DE12 Product Overview
The LIS2DE12 is an ultra-low-power, high-performance three-axis linear accelerometer belonging to the ‘femto’ series, equipped with standard digital I²C/SPI serial interfaces. The chip features user-selectable ranges of ±2g, ±4g, ±8g and ±16g, and can measure acceleration at output data frequencies ranging from 1 Hz to 5.3 kHz. The LIS2DE12 utilises a slim, compact plastic lead grid array (LGA) package measuring just 2.0 mm × 2.0 mm × 1.0 mm and operates reliably within an extended temperature range of –40 °C to +85 °C. The chip incorporates a self-test function, allowing users to verify the sensor’s functionality in end applications.

II. LIS2DE12 Key Technical Specifications
Manufacturer: STMicroelectronics
Product Series: femto Series
Number of Axes: Three-axis (X/Y/Z)
Available Ranges: ±2g / ±4g / ±8g / ±16g
Data Output Frequency: 1 Hz to 5.3 kHz
Supply Voltage: 1.71 V to 3.6 V
Dedicated I/O Supply: 1.8 V
Power consumption: Ultra-low power consumption, as low as 2 μA
Data output: 8-bit digital output
Interface: I²C / SPI
Package: LGA-12L (2.0 × 2.0 × 1 mm)
Operating temperature: -40°C to +85°C
Compliance: ECOPACK®, RoHS, Green

The LIS2DE12 also integrates an embedded FIFO module, two independent programmable interrupt signal generators (supporting free-fall detection and motion detection), 6D/4D orientation detection and an embedded temperature sensor, and supports ‘sleep-to-wake’ and ‘return-to-sleep’ functions.

III. Why is the LIS2DE12 the ideal choice for drone accelerometers?
1. Ultra-low power consumption, significantly extending flight time
Drones, particularly small aerial photography drones and FPV racing drones, are extremely sensitive to power consumption. With a current draw as low as 2 μA, the LIS2DE12 consumes virtually no precious power from the flight control system whilst continuously acquiring attitude data, helping to extend the drone’s flight time per charge.
2. Multiple selectable measurement ranges to suit different flight scenarios
The LIS2DE12 offers user-selectable measurement ranges of ±2g, ±4g, ±8g and ±16g, allowing R&D engineers to configure settings flexibly according to the drone model (consumer-grade, industrial-grade or racing-grade) and flight conditions. Whether for smooth aerial photography or intense FPV racing, the LIS2DE12 delivers precise acceleration data.
3. High data output frequency to meet real-time flight control requirements
With a maximum data output frequency of 5.3 kHz, it can capture instantaneous changes in the drone’s attitude at an extremely high sampling rate, providing flight control algorithms with ample, real-time motion data to ensure both responsiveness and precision in flight control.
4. 6D/4D orientation detection and attitude tracking
The LIS2DE12 features built-in 6D/4D orientation detection capabilities, enabling precise attitude tracking of the device. In a drone flight control system, this feature assists the IMU in achieving more accurate attitude calculations, thereby enhancing hover stability and flight path tracking precision.
5. Embedded FIFO and interrupt generators to reduce the load on the main controller
The chip’s integrated FIFO module can temporarily store large volumes of motion data, reducing the read frequency of the flight control MCU and thereby lowering the computational load on the main controller; Two independent, programmable interrupt signal generators can proactively trigger alarms upon detection of specific motion events (such as abnormal falls or severe vibrations), thereby enhancing flight safety.
6. Embedded temperature sensor to assist with environmental awareness
The LIS2DE12 also integrates an embedded temperature sensor, which provides the drone with additional environmental temperature information to assist the flight control system with compensation and decision-making under extreme climatic conditions.
7. Compact package, suitable for compact flight control designs
The 2.0 mm × 2.0 mm × 1.0 mm LGA package allows it to be easily integrated into flight control PCBs with limited space, without adding any extra burden.

IV. Suitable Drone Types
Thanks to its ultra-low power consumption, small size and wide operating temperature range, the LIS2DE12 is widely applicable to the following types of drones:
Consumer-grade aerial photography drones: Power-sensitive applications requiring extended flight times
Industrial inspection drones: Requiring high reliability and the ability to operate across a wide temperature range
Logistics and delivery drones: Requiring precise attitude sensing and motion detection
Agricultural crop protection drones: Maintaining stable flight control in complex vibration environments
Racing drones: Requiring high data output frequencies and long-range support

V. Mingjiada Electronics’ Supply and Procurement Services
Established in 1996, Shenzhen Mingjiada Electronics Co., Ltd. is a globally renowned authorised independent distributor of electronic components. Headquartered in the Electronic Business Centre of Futian District, Shenzhen, the company has branches in Hong Kong, Japan, Russia and Taiwan. The company has obtained ISO 9001:2014 international quality management system certification and ISO 14001:2014 environmental management system certification.

Mingjiada Electronics has established partnerships with over 500 renowned global brands, including ST, TI, ADI, NXP and Xilinx, supplying genuine, original electronic components. The company maintains a stock of 2 million popular part numbers and supports the supply of military-grade, industrial-grade and niche high-tech components, with ultra-short lead times for items in stock (1–3 days).

For the LIS2DE12, Mingjiada Electronics offers the following services:
Stock Availability: Genuine LIS2DE12/LIS2DE12TR components in LGA-12 packaging, brand new and factory-sealed
Stock Buyback: High-value buyback of customers’ obsolete LIS2DE12 stock and surplus materials
Bulk Purchasing: Support for large-volume orders at competitive prices

VI. Contact Us
If you would like to find out more about the LIS2DE12, obtain the latest quotation or discuss stock buy-back, please feel free to contact Mingjiada Electronics at any time:
Tel: +86 13410018555
Email: sales@hkmjd.com
Website: https://www.integrated-ic.com/
Address: Rooms 1239–1241, New Asia Guoli Building, Zhenzhong Road, Futian District, Shenzhen, Guangdong Province