Data Sheet Rev. 2.00 / November 2013 ZSC31xxx / ZSSC3xxx SSC Sensor Replacement Board for the SSC Evaluation Kit PINK IS THE NEW GREEN ENABLING ENERGY EFFICIENT SOLUTIONS SSC Sensor Replacement Board For Use with the SSC Evaluation Kit Brief Description Features The SSC Sensor Replacement Board is included in ZMDI’s modular SSC Evaluation Kits, which provide a very simple and intuitive method for evaluating both hardware and software for ZMDI’s resistive sensor signal conditioner (SSC) IC products. SSC Evaluation Kit components include the SSC Evaluation Software, the SSC Communication Board, and the SSC Evaluation Board designed for the SSC product under test. Simply interchanging the SSC Evaluation Boards for different SSC ICs and changing software settings allows comparison of the advantages of each product. The Sensor Replacement Board (SRB) can be used with the kit to evaluate any ZMDI SSC IC product for resistive sensors by providing an artificial replacement for the bridge sensor and an external diode for external temperature measurement if applicable to the SSC IC. Simple installation via “Plug & Play” connectivity Power supplied by the SSC Evaluation Board Access to all sensor signal lines of the replacement sensor on board The SSC Sensor Replacement Board can expedite the design process because the SSC IC can be calibrated and tested even before the actual sensor element has been selected. A simple “test-on-thedesk” is possible without expensive equipment. The SSC Sensor Replacement Board connects to the SSC Evaluation Board via a 50-pin connector that allows “plug & play” connectivity. Test points provide access to all signal lines for the replacement sensor enabling a simple system check. An on-board potentiometer creates an adjustable voltage divider for simulating the differential bridge sensor voltage VBR_DIFF to be conditioned by the SSC IC (VINN and VINP signals on the SRB) for an output that is ratiometric to the bridge supply voltage VBR (voltage divider supply voltage). An on-board 1N4148 diode can be used as an external temperature sensor depending on the SSC IC. Benefits Basic system evaluation using the replacement sensor External temperature sensing via on-board diode for SSC ICs with an external temperature sensor input Modular kit design allows reusing SSC Sensor Replacement Board with different SSC Evaluation Boards for comparing ZMDI’s SSC ICs Related Products SSC Communication Board – provides an interface to user’s computer for communicating commands, reading measurement results, and calibration SSC Evaluation Board for SSC IC under test SSC Evaluation Software for SSC IC under test SSC Sensor Replacement Board Features Test points for easy access to bridge and temperature signals (VTN=IR_Temp) External temperature diode (1N4148) Potentiometer for simulating bridge (L x W x H = 67mm x 34mm x 15 mm) For more information, contact ZMDI via [email protected]. © 2013 Zentrum Mikroelektronik Dresden AG — Rev. 1.04 — November 15, 2013 All rights reserved. The material contained herein may not be reproduced, adapted, merged, translated, stored, or used without the prior written consent of the copyright owner. The information furnished in this publication is subject to changes without notice. SSC Sensor Replacement Board For Use with the SSC Evaluation Kit Important Note Restrictions in Use The software and the hardware for the ZSC31xxx / ZSSC3xxx SSC Evaluation Kits, including the SSC Sensor Replacement Board, are designed for IC evaluation, laboratory setup and module development only. The ZSC31xxx / ZSSC3xxx Evaluation Kit hardware and software must not be used for module production or production test setups. Disclaimer Zentrum Mikroelektronik Dresden AG (ZMD AG) shall not be liable for any damages arising out of defects resulting from: (i) delivered hardware and software (ii) non-observance of instructions contained in this manual, or (iii) misuse, abuse, use under abnormal conditions or alteration by anyone other than ZMD AG. To the extent permitted by law, ZMD AG hereby expressly disclaims and user expressly waives any and all warranties, whether express, implied, or statutory, including, without limitation, implied warranties of merchantability and of fitness for a particular purpose, statutory warranty of non-infringement and any other warranty that may arise by reason of usage of trade, custom, or course of dealing. Contents 1 2 3 4 5 Electrical Specifications ...................................................................................................................................... 4 SSC Sensor Replacement Board Overview....................................................................................................... 4 Ordering Information .......................................................................................................................................... 5 Related Documents ............................................................................................................................................ 5 Document Revision History ................................................................................................................................ 6 Data Sheet November 15, 2013 © 2013 Zentrum Mikroelektronik Dresden AG — Rev. 1.04 All rights reserved. The material contained herein may not be reproduced, adapted, merged, translated, stored, or used without the prior written consent of the copyright owner. The information furnished in this publication is subject to changes without notice. 3 of 6 SSC Sensor Replacement Board For Use with the SSC Evaluation Kit 1 Electrical Specifications PARAMETER Ambient temperature range SYMBOL 1) CONDITIONS TAMB External Bridge Supply Voltage VBR Simulated Sensor Bridge Resistance RBR MIN TYP MAX UNITS +45 °C 5 15 VDC 4.050 4.205 kΩ 4.050 kΩ +10 3.800 Typical Adjustable RBR Range 3.950 1. Important: The SSC Communication Board is designed for operation at room temperature only. Do not place this board in temperature chambers during calibration. 2 SSC Sensor Replacement Board Overview The SSC Sensor Replacement Board (SRB) is a component of ZMDI’s SSC Evaluation Kits for ZMDI sensor signal conditioner (SSC) ICs for resistive sensor bridges. It functions with the SSC Communication Board and the SSC Evaluation Board for the SSC IC under test to enable evaluation and calibration of the IC. An example of the SRB being used in the Evaluation Kit is given in Figure 2.1. Figure 2.1 SSC Evaluation Kit Example—ZSC31014 SSC Evaluation Kit with Communication Board V3.3 Potentiometer for Artificial Bridge Stimulus USB Connector SSC ZSC31014 Evaluation Board SSC CB Data Sheet November 15, 2013 © 2013 Zentrum Mikroelektronik Dresden AG — Rev. 1.04 All rights reserved. The material contained herein may not be reproduced, adapted, merged, translated, stored, or used without the prior written consent of the copyright owner. The information furnished in this publication is subject to changes without notice. SRB 4 of 6 SSC Sensor Replacement Board For Use with the SSC Evaluation Kit Figure 2.2 SSC Sensor Replacement Board (SRB) Schematic Note: IC1 is not populated on the SRB when used with the SSC Evaluation Kit. 3 Ordering Information Product Sales Code Description Package SSC Sensor Replacement Board V2.0 SSC Sensor Replacement Board V2.0 Circuit Board Note: Refer to the SSC Evaluation Kit Feature Sheet for part order numbers and content descriptions for the Evaluation Kits 4 Related Documents Note: X.xy refers to the current revision of the document. Document File Name SSC Communication Board Data Sheet SSC_CommunicationBoard_V4-1_DataSheet_Rev X.xy.pdf SSC Evaluation Kit Feature Sheet SSC_Evaluation_Kits_Data_Sheet_Rev_X_xy.pdf Visit the “Evaluation Tools” page at www.zmdi.com/ssc-tools on ZMDI’s website www.zmdi.com or contact your nearest sales office for the latest version of these documents. Also see the Evaluation Kit Description for the SSC IC under test. Data Sheet November 15, 2013 © 2013 Zentrum Mikroelektronik Dresden AG — Rev. 1.04 All rights reserved. The material contained herein may not be reproduced, adapted, merged, translated, stored, or used without the prior written consent of the copyright owner. The information furnished in this publication is subject to changes without notice. 5 of 6 SSC Sensor Replacement Board For Use with the SSC Evaluation Kit 5 Document Revision History Revision Date 1.04 November 15, 2013 Description Addition of temperature specifications and warnings. Clarification that U1 is not populated when SRB is used in SSC Evaluation Kits. Addition of kit example illustration. Addition of “Related Products” section on page 2. Update for contact information and imagery for cover and headers. 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