At 12:13 PM 6/9/2005 -0500, you wrote: > > You could make a simple test jig to check the orientation > >(with gravity). Of course you're going to need to be carefull > > not to solder the legs of, but it should't be do-able. If you've > >got a solder oven it should be a piece of cake. > >Since the end result is essentially a test jig, that's what I'll >do. I marvel that this information is not bluntly and obviously >presented in the datasheet. > >Mike H. The ADXL311 is in phase-out status according to AD. The suggested replacement (ADXL320) has the information on the data sheet (page 10). Maybe it's the same.. The ADXL320 is a lot less bulky than the ADXL311 (< half the volume). ;-) Best regards, Spehro Pefhany --"it's the network..." "The Journey is the reward" speff@interlog.com Info for manufacturers: http://www.trexon.com Embedded software/hardware/analog Info for designers: http://www.speff.com ->> Inexpensive test equipment & parts http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZspeff -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist