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Sensor Selection
type for shock testing; but piezoelectric accelerometers are preferred for vibration
testing.
The same companies that sell piezoelectric accelerometers also offer piezoresistive
options. Piezoresistive accelerometers also tend to be in excess of $1,000 each and
have longer lead times of over 4 weeks.
Figure 1 provides a reference table that recommends an accelerometer type for
different applications. If you want to dive a bit deeper into accelerometer selection
check out Midé’s blog post. Endevco also has a nice white paper on selecting the right
accelerometer.
Figure 1: This table provides a quick checklist on which accelerometer types work best for
different testing applications.
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