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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

AttributesValue
FunctionCapacitive SSC
Automotive Qual.No
Supply Voltage (V)1.68 - 3.6
Input TypeSingle-capacitor
InterfaceI2C, PDM, Alarm
Adj. Analog Gain30
Resolution (bits)18
Sample Rate Max (KHz)0.55
Temp. Range (°C)-40 to +125°C, -40 to 85°C, -40 to 125°C, 0 to 70°C

Package Options

Pkg. TypePkg. Dimensions (mm)Lead Count (#)Pitch (mm)
VFQFPN4.0 x 4.0 x 0.9240.5
WAFER0.0 x 0.0 x 0.0

Application Block Diagrams

Base PLC system block diagram featuring a scalable architecture, flexible I/O selection, multiple connectivity options, and voltage regulation from the standard 24VDC.
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Part NumberStatusSamplesStockPackageBudgetary Price (USD)Lead Count (#)Carrier TypeMoisture Sensitivity Level (MSL)Qty. per Reel (#)Pitch (mm)Pkg. Dimensions (mm)Reel Size (in)Pb (Lead) FreePb Free CategoryTemp. Range (°C)Country of Wafer Fabrication
ZSSC3230BC1BActiveN/AOut of StockWAFER1ku | $0.830Wafer100.0 x 0.0 x 0.0Yese3 Sn-40 to 85°CTAIWAN
ZSSC3230BC2BActiveN/AOut of StockWAFER1ku | $0.830Wafer100.0 x 0.0 x 0.0Yese3 Sn-40 to 85°CTAIWAN
ZSSC3230BC3RActiveN/AOut of StockVFQFPN1ku | $1.1624#Reel15000#0.5mm4.0 x 4.0 x 0.913inYese3 Sn0 to 70°CTAIWAN
ZSSC3230BC5BActiveN/AOut of StockWAFER1ku | $0.830Wafer100.0 x 0.0 x 0.0Yese3 Sn-40 to 85°CTAIWAN
ZSSC3230BC6BActiveN/AOut of StockWAFER1ku | $0.830Wafer100.0 x 0.0 x 0.0Yese3 Sn-40 to 85°CTAIWAN
ZSSC3230BI1BActiveN/AOut of StockWAFER1ku | $0.870Wafer100.0 x 0.0 x 0.0Yese3 Sn-40 to 125°CTAIWAN
ZSSC3230BI1DESActiveAvailableOut of StockWAFER0WFP100.0 x 0.0 x 0.0Yese3 Sn-40 to +125°C
ZSSC3230BI2BActiveAvailableOut of StockWAFER1ku | $0.870Wafer100.0 x 0.0 x 0.0Yese3 Sn-40 to 85°CTAIWAN
ZSSC3230BI3RActiveN/AOut of StockVFQFPN1ku | $1.2224#Reel15000#0.5mm4.0 x 4.0 x 0.913inYese3 Sn-40 to 125°CTAIWAN
ZSSC3230BI3WActiveAvailableIn StockVFQFPN1ku | $1.2224#Reel11800#0.5mm4.0 x 4.0 x 0.97inYese3 Sn-40 to 125°CTAIWAN

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  1. ZSSC3230 Evaluation Kit

    Hello, good afternoon I'm working with the ZSSC3230 Evaluation Kit to calibrate the capacitive soil moisture sensor, through the "ZSSC323x Application" interface, but I'm having difficulty with the coefficient calculation part. I would like you to help me solve this problem, thank you.

    May 10, 2023
  2. ZSSC3230 Evaluation Kit

    Hello, I just buy a ZSSC3230 Evaluation Kit and install it on my PC following the procedure. When I try to “connect”,  the kit software scan all I2C address from h00 to h7F and don’t find a valid one. The 3V3 led lit on during the search. There is ...

    Nov 15, 2023
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