Precision accelerometers needs inverting mode amplifier since they are usually charge-output devices. This amplifier convert charges into voltage output. The circuit below is an example of accelerometer with DC servo.
The charge from the transducer is converted to a voltage by C1, which should equal the transducer capacitance plus the input capacitance of the op amp. The low frequency bandwidth of the amplifier will depend on the value of R1 • C1 (or R1 (1 + R2/R3) for a Tee network). The noise gain will be 1 + C1/CT. The time constant of the servo (1/R5C5) should be larger than the time constant of the amplifier (1/R1C1). [Schematic diagram source: Linear Technology Application Notes]
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