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Description
The ZSSC3218KIT Evaluation Kit provides the hardware needed for configuration, calibration and evaluation of the ZSSC3218 Sensor Signal Conditioner IC. The user's PC can communicate with the ZSSC3218 sample IC (QFN24 package - available only for kit) socketed on the ZSSC32xx Evaluation Board via the ZSSC3XXX Communication Board through a USB connection. The Evaluation Kit Software is available on-line for free download.
The Evaluation Board can connect to the user's sensor or to the ZSSC3XXX Sensor Replacement Board, which provides a replacement for an actual sensor and can be used for the first step of calibration or a dry-run calibration. The simulated resistive sensor signal is controlled by potentiometers.
Boards can also be ordered separately. To enable product comparisons, this modular kit is compatible with other select Renesas devices. Contact your local sales representative for more information.
Features
- ZSSC32XX Evaluation Board
- ZSSC3XXX Communication Board with USB cable
- ZSSC3XXX Communication Cable
- ZSSC3XXX Sensor Replacement Board
- 5 ZSSC3218 samples
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The ZSSC3218 is a sensor signal conditioner (SSC) integrated circuit for high-accuracy amplification and analog-to-digital conversion of a differential or pseudo-differential input signal. Designed for high-resolution sensor module applications, the ZSSC3218 can perform offset, span, and 1st and 2nd order temperature compensation of the measured signal. Developed for correction of resistive bridge or absolute voltage sensors, it can also provide a corrected temperature output measured with an internal sensor.
The measured and corrected sensor values are provided at the digital output pins, which can be configured as I2C™ (trademark of NXP) (≤ 3.4MHz) or SPI (≤ 20MHz). Digital compensation of signal offset, sensitivity, temperature, and non-linearity is accomplished via a 26-bit internal digital signal processor (DSP) running a correction algorithm. Calibration coefficients are stored on-chip in a highly reliable, non-volatile, multiple-time programmable (MTP) memory. Programming the ZSSC3218 is simple via the serial interface. The interface is used for the PC-controlled calibration procedure, which programs the set of calibration coefficients in memory. The ZSSC3218 provides accelerated signal processing, increased resolution, and improved noise immunity in order to support high-speed control, safety, and real-time sensing applications with the highest requirements for energy efficiency.
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