Tools for Sensor Applications
Sensor Toolbox
Hardware, software and accessories
for sensor applications
Overview
Freescale offers the Sensor Toolbox, a
collection of evaluation boards and software
that support Xtrinsic sensing solutions. These
tools include accelerometers, magnetometers,
gyroscopes, touch and pressure sensors that
enrich system design with a broad range of
capabilities in detecting real-world conditions,
such as motion, touch or pressure. The
breath of our sensor and microcontroller
portfolio allows software to be leveraged
based on the sensing and processing needs
of end products. Access this one-stop shop
for any of your sensing needs.
Unified Architecture
The Sensor Toolbox contains an array of
tools that provide hardware, software and
accessories in friendly platforms. All sensor
evaluation kits are USB-enabled plug-and-
play devices. Complimentary software
algorithms as well as demo, evaluation and
tutorial modes through the GUI interface are
available at freescale.com/sensortoolbox.
Enablement
The Sensor Toolbox was developed to help
customers achieve quick time to market
with Freescale’s sensor products. It provides
development ease with software, hardware,
documentation and accessories for
Freescale accelerometers, magnetometers,
gyroscopes, pressure and touch sensors.
The Sensor Toolbox also includes
complimentary sensor algorithms to help
developers get the most from the Freescale
sensor functions such as orientation,
shake, tap, free fall, motion, tilt, positioning,
shock or vibration with inertial sensors, PSI
conversion for gauge pressure and altimetry
for absolute pressure with pressure sensors,
water level monitoring, switch replacement
and touchpad implementations with touch
sensors. In addition, the gyroscope and
magnetic sensors can work in conjunction
with Freescale’s accelerometers for accurate
motion and compass heading information.
Key Features
• Multiple sensor toolsets
• Complimentary software
• Demo, evaluation and tutorial modes
included
• Newer tools will continue to be introduced
and added to the Sensor Toolbox
Benefits
• Demonstrates each sensor type
(acceleration, pressure, touch) on a
common platform
• Customizable plug-and-play
• Single software install reduces complexity
and improves reliability
• Consistent sensor platform
• Demonstrates end application capabilities
Target Applications
• Altimeters
• Barometry (portable and
desktop)
• Blood pressure monitors
• Dialysis and drug delivery
systems
• Gaming controllers
• GPS navigation devices
• Hard disk drives (HDD)
• Healthcare devices
• Heating, ventilation and air
conditioning
• Home appliances
• Home entertainment
• Hospital beds and air
mattresses
• Industrial control
• Liquid-level measurement
• Mobile phones
• Patient monitoring systems
• Personal computer peripherals
• Portable media devices
• Remote monitoring devices
• Robotics
• Sports diagnostic systems
• Toys
• Weather stations
