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Features

  • Supply voltage: 1.68V to 3.6V
  • Low current consumption with 1.3µA at 1 sample per second
  • Maximum target input capacitance: 30pF
  • Programmable capacitance span and offset
  • High sampling rate with 430Hz at 14-bit resolution
  • ADC resolution: Adjustable in speed and resolution, 18-bit in maximum
  • Internal auto-compensated temperature sensor, not stress sensitive
  • Programmable measurement sequence, single shot and automatic cycling of measurements with end-of-sequence interrupt output
  • Oversampling modes by internal averaging
  • Interrupt features
  • Build in NVM for configuration and free space for arbitrary user data
  • Small die size
  • External reset pin (low active)
  • No external trimming components required
  • Highly integrated CMOS design
  • Package: Die and 24-VFQFPN

Description

The ZSSC3230 is a CMOS integrated circuit for accurate capacitance-to-digital conversion and sensor-specific correction of capacitive sensor signals. Digital compensation of sensor offset, sensitivity, and temperature drift is accomplished via an internal digital signal processor running a correction algorithm with calibration coefficients stored in a non-volatile, multiple-time programmable (MTP) memory. Programming the ZSSC3230 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 ZSSC3230 is configurable for capacitive sensors with capacitances up to 30pF and will provide a scalable up to 18-bit output resolution. It is compatible with single-ended capacitive sensors. Measured and corrected sensor values can be output as I²C (≤ 3.4MHz).

The ZSSC3230 provides accelerated signal processing, increased resolution, and improved noise immunity to support high-speed control, safety, and real-time sensing applications with the highest requirements for energy efficiency.

Parameters

Attributes Value
Function Capacitive SSC
Automotive Qual. No
Supply Voltage (V) -
Input Type Single-capacitor
Interface I2C, PDM, Alarm
Adj. Analog Gain -
Resolution (bits) 18
Sample Rate Max (KHz) 0.55
Temp. Range (°C) -40 to 85°C, -40 to 125°C, 0 to 70°C

Package Options

Pkg. Type Pkg. Dimensions (mm) Lead Count (#) Pitch (mm)
VFQFPN 4.0 x 4.0 x 0.9 24 0.5
WAFER 0.0 x 0.0 x 0.0

Application Block Diagrams

Embedded Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) for Industrial Use Block Diagram
Embedded Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) for Industrial Use
Flexible embedded programmable logic controller (PLC) designed to integrate any type of interface for end-application needs.

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This video introduces the ZSSC3230, the newest energy efficient and highly precise 18-bit sensor signal conditioners (SSCs) from Renesas. Its combination of best-in-class signal conditioning, low power consumption and small size makes it ideal for use with humidity, pressure, level and other smart capacitive sensor modules that are included in a variety of consumer, medical and industrial applications, such as HVAC systems, weather stations, smart meters and automated smart building systems.