This disclosure is related to devices, systems, and techniques for determining an acceleration. For example, an accelerometer system includes a proof mass, a pole piece connected to the proof mass, and a coil disposed around the pole piece and connected to the proof mass, where the coil is rectangular in shape. Additionally, the accelerometer system includes circuitry configured to deliver an electrical signal to the coil in order to maintain the proof mass at a null position and determine an electrical current value corresponding to the electrical signal. Additionally, the circuit is configured to identify, based on the electrical current value, an acceleration of the accelerometer system.