Overview

Description

The ZSC31150 is a CMOS integrated circuit for amplification and sensor-specific correction of bridge sensor signals. The device provides digital compensation of sensor offset, sensitivity, temperature drift, and non-linearity via a 16-bit RISC microcontroller running a correction algorithm. The ZSC31150 accommodates virtually any resistive bridge sensor (e.g., piezoresistive and steel-membrane-based pressure sensors). The bi-directional digital interfaces (I2C and ZACwire™) can be used for a simple PC-controlled calibration procedure, encompassing writing and programming a set of calibration coefficients into an on-chip EEPROM. The ZSC31150 has been designed for automotive applications and is specifically suited for most pressure sensors. It can also be used with force, torque, acceleration, angle, position, and revolution sensors. Safety applications (e.g., braking or steering systems) are also supported by the ZSC31150's set of diagnostic functions. The ZSC31150 is optimized for automotive environments via protection circuitry and excellent electromagnetic compatibility.

Features

  • Digital compensation of sensor offset, sensitivity, temperature drift, and non-linearity
  • Accommodates nearly all bridge sensors by PGA and programmable ADC
  • Capable of conditioning bridge sensor signals ranging from 1mV/V to 275mV/V
  • Set of diagnostics functions needed for safety applications
  • Temperature compensation via internal diode, external diode or bridge sensor element
  • Output options: voltage (0 to 5V), I2C, ZACwire™ (one-wire interface)
  • Adjustable ADC resolution (13 to 16 bits) versus sampling rate (up to 7.8kHz)
  • High DAC resolution of 12-bit
  • Selectable bridge excitation: ratiometric voltage or constant current
  • Operation temperature range of (-40 °C to +125 °C or (-40 °C to +150 °C
  • Supply voltage: 4.5V to +5.5V
  • Available as DFN14, SSOP14, or die

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IDT Sensor Signal Conditioner (SSC) Evaluation Kit Overview

A brief introduction and overview of IDT's sensor signal conditioner evaluation kits. Evaluation kits generally consist of three parts: a communication interface board,  a device board, and a sensor simulator board - all connected together. A sophisticated software GUI accompanies the kit, enabling an engineer to learn how to use the part rapidly, do quick prototyping, and practice calibrations.

Presented by David Grice, applications engineer at IDT. For more information about IDT's sensor signal conditioner products, visit https://www.idt.com/ssc