Overview

Description

The ZSC31015 (RBicdLite™) is a CMOS integrated circuit for highly accurate amplification and sensor-specific correction of bridge sensor signals. Digital compensation of sensor offset, sensitivity, temperature drift and non-linearity is accomplished via an internal digital signal processor running a correction algorithm with calibration coefficients stored in a non-volatile EEPROM. The ZSC31015 is adjustable to nearly all piezoresistive bridge sensors. Measured and corrected bridge values are provided at the SIG™ pin, which can be configured as an analog voltage output or as a one-wire serial digital output. The digital one-wire interface can be used for a simple PC-controlled calibration procedure to program a set of calibration coefficients into an on-chip EEPROM. The calibrated ZSC31015 and a specific sensor are mated digitally: fast, precise, and without the cost overhead associated with trimming by external devices or laser. Integrated diagnostics functions make the ZSC31015 particularly well suited for automotive applications.

Features

  • Digital compensation of sensor offset, sensitivity, temperature drift, and nonlinearity
  • Programmable analog gain and digital gain; accommodates bridges with spans <1mV/V and high offset
  • Many diagnostic features on chip (e.g., EEPROM signature, bridge connection checks, bridge short detection, power loss detection)
  • Independently programmable high and low clipping levels
  • 24-bit customer ID field for module traceability
  • Digital calibration and configuration via one-wire interface quick and precise
  • Internal temperature compensation reference (no external components)
  • Option for external temperature compensation with addition of single diode
  • Output options: rail-to-rail ratiometric analog voltage (12-bit resolution), absolute analog voltage, digital one-wire-interface
  • Supply voltage 2.7V to 5.5V, with external JFET, 5.5V to 30V
  • Fast power-up to data output response, output available 5ms after power up
  • Current consumption depends on the programmed sample rate: 1mA down to 250µA (typical)

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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