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SSC Evaluation Kit and MCS
Rev. 2.00 / August 2014
ZSSC3154
Automotive Sensor Signal Conditioner with
Dual Analog Output
Multi-Market Sensing Platforms
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ZSSC3154
Automotive Sensor Signal Conditioner with Dual Analog Output
Important Notes
Restrictions in Use
ZMDI’s ZSSC3154 SSC Evaluation Kit, consisting of the Communication Board (SSC CB), the ZSSC3154 Evaluation
Board (SSC EB), and the calibration software, is designed for sensor module evaluation, laboratory setup, and module
calibration development only.
The SSC Mass Calibration System is designed only for development, evaluation, and laboratory setup of sensor modules
with ZMDI Sensor Signal Conditioner ICs. The ZMDI Mass Calibration System hardware and software must not be used for
module production and production test setups.
ZMDI’s 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 or software
(ii) non-observance of instructions contained in this manual and in any other documentation provided to user, 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
Introduction ....................................................................................................................................................... 5
SSC Evaluation Kit Contents and Overview .................................................................................................... 5
ZSSC3154 Evaluation Board ........................................................................................................................... 6
3.1. Overview .................................................................................................................................................... 6
3.2. Schematic .................................................................................................................................................. 6
3.3. Connections to the ZSSC3154 .................................................................................................................. 7
3.4. Reset Switch .............................................................................................................................................. 7
4 ZSSC3154 Software ......................................................................................................................................... 8
4.1. Overview and Installation .......................................................................................................................... 8
4.2. USB Driver Installation .............................................................................................................................. 9
4.3. User Files................................................................................................................................................... 9
4.4. General Setup of the Software ................................................................................................................ 10
4.4.1. Interface Selection ............................................................................................................................ 11
4.4.2. ZSSC3154 Configuration .................................................................................................................. 12
4.4.3. Analog Front End (AFE) Adjustment................................................................................................. 12
4.4.4. Temperature Sensor Selection ......................................................................................................... 13
4.4.5. ADC Settings..................................................................................................................................... 13
4.4.6. Application Settings .......................................................................................................................... 14
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4.5. Operation Section .................................................................................................................................... 15
4.5.1. Normal Operation Mode (NOM) ........................................................................................................ 15
4.5.2. Command Mode (CM) ...................................................................................................................... 15
4.5.3. Power IC OFF ................................................................................................................................... 15
4.5.4. Data Read-Out .................................................................................................................................. 15
4.5.5. Enable Error Check ........................................................................................................................... 15
4.5.6. Average Count and Statistics ............................................................................................................ 15
4.6. Operational Modes .................................................................................................................................. 16
4.7. Calibration Window .................................................................................................................................. 17
4.8. RAM/EEPROM Register Dialog Window ................................................................................................ 18
4.9. Get Raw Values Dialog ........................................................................................................................... 19
4.10. Send Command ....................................................................................................................................... 20
5 Calibration Example using the ZSSC3154 Evaluation Kit .............................................................................. 21
5.1. Hardware Setup ....................................................................................................................................... 21
5.2. Software Startup ...................................................................................................................................... 21
5.3. Calibration Data Acquisition .................................................................................................................... 22
5.4. Calculation of the Coefficients and Limits ............................................................................................... 23
5.5. Displaying Measurement Results in Normal Operating Mode (NOM)..................................................... 24
6 Mass Calibration System Dry Run ................................................................................................................. 25
6.1. The Mass Calibration Reference Board Setup ........................................................................................ 25
6.2. ZSSC3154 Mass Calibration System Hardware Setup for the Example Dry Run .................................. 26
6.3. Software Startup for Example Dry Run ................................................................................................... 27
6.4. Calibration Data Acquisition for Example Dry Run .................................................................................. 28
6.5. Calculation of the Coefficients and Limits ............................................................................................... 29
6.6. Managing Multiple DUTs with the Mass Calibration System ................................................................... 30
7 Ordering Information ...................................................................................................................................... 30
8 Related Documents ........................................................................................................................................ 31
9 Glossary ......................................................................................................................................................... 31
10 Document Revision History ............................................................................................................................ 32
List of Figures
Figure 2.1 ZSSC3154 SSC Evaluation Kit ........................................................................................................... 5
Figure 3.1 ZSSC3154 SSC Evaluation Board – Overview .................................................................................. 6
Figure 3.2 SSC Evaluation Board Schematic ...................................................................................................... 7
Figure 4.1 Main Window of the Evaluation Software ......................................................................................... 10
Figure 4.2 Interface Selection Section ............................................................................................................... 11
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Figure 4.3 Additional I²C and OWI Interface Settings in the “Send Command” Menu ................................... 11
Figure 4.4 IC Configuration Section ...................................................................................................................... 12
Figure 4.5 Bridge Sensor Adaptation ................................................................................................................. 12
Figure 4.6 Temperature Sensor ......................................................................................................................... 13
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Figure 4.7
Figure 4.8
Figure 4.9
Figure 4.10
Figure 4.11
Figure 4.12
Figure 4.13
Figure 4.14
Figure 5.1
Figure 5.2
Figure 5.3
Figure 5.4
Figure 6.1
Figure 6.2
Figure 6.3
Figure 6.4
Figure 6.5
ADC Adjust ....................................................................................................................................... 13
Application and Settings ................................................................................................................... 14
Normal Operation Section ................................................................................................................ 15
Operation Modes .............................................................................................................................. 16
“Sensor – Calibration” Dialog Window .............................................................................................. 17
Displaying RAM-EEP Register Contents .......................................................................................... 18
“Get Raw Values” Dialog .................................................................................................................. 19
“Send-Command” Dialog .................................................................................................................. 20
Hardware Setup for Calibration Example ......................................................................................... 21
Select Span and Range Shift............................................................................................................ 22
Displaying the Result of the Coefficient Calculation ......................................................................... 23
Displaying Measurement Results via Tools >> Measure Output ..................................................... 24
Mass Calibration Board (MCB) Setup .............................................................................................. 25
Mass Calibration Reference Board (MCR) ....................................................................................... 26
Interface Selection ............................................................................................................................ 27
Displaying the Result of the Coefficient Calculation ......................................................................... 29
“DUT” Section for Managing Multiple DUTs ..................................................................................... 30
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1
Introduction
This document covers the use of the ZSSC3154 Evaluation Kit and the ZSSC3154 Mass Calibration System
(MCS) with the ZSSC3154 Evaluation Kit Software including hardware setup. Kit contents for the ZSSC3154
Evaluation Kit are provided in section 2. Refer to section 7 for the contents of the ZSSC3154 MCS. Also see the
Mass Calibration Board Data Sheet for full details for the MCS.
2
SSC Evaluation Kit Contents and Overview
The ZSSC3154 Evaluation Kit consists of the following parts:
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SSC Communication Board (SSC CB) V4.1 (including USB cable)
ZSSC3154 SSC Evaluation Board (SSC EB) V1.0
SSC Sensor Replacement Board (SRB) V2.0
5 samples of the ZSSC3154xA2T (QFN32 5x5mm)
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Note: The ZSSC3154 Evaluation Kit Software is downloaded from www.zmdi.com as described in section 4.1.
If the SSC CB revision is V3.3 or earlier, installation of a USB driver is required before installing the software
(refer to section 4.2).
Figure 2.1 ZSSC3154 SSC Evaluation Kit
SSC Communication
Board V4.1 (SSC CB)
ZSSC3154 SSC
Evaluation Board
V1.0 (SSC EB)
SSC Sensor
Replacement Board
V2.0 (SRB)
The SSC Evaluation Kit contains the hardware needed for communication and calibration of ZSSC3154 sensor
signal conditioning ICs. A PC can communicate with the ZSSC3154 via the Communication Board (SSC CB)
through a USB connection. The Sensor Replacement Board (SRB) provides a replacement for an actual sensor
and can be used for the first step of calibration or a dry-run calibration as described in section 5. On the SRB, the
sensor replacement signal is controlled by a potentiometer (see Figure 5.1).
The software will run under Windows® 98/ME/XP/NT/Vista/Windows® 7/Windows® 8 operation systems.
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For detailed information about SSC Communication Board, please refer to the SSC Communication Board Data Sheet available on the ZMDI website at
http://www.zmdi.com/ssc-tools.
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3
ZSSC3154 Evaluation Board
3.1.
Overview
Figure 3.1 ZSSC3154 SSC Evaluation Board – Overview
Status LED D1: Power On
Jumper K4 VDDE
Supply Voltage
MCB DUT Connector K6
AOUT1
n.c.
SDA
AOUT2
n.c.
n.c.
SCL
n.c.
VDDE
VSSE
Jumper K7 AOUT2 to MCB
Connector K8
VDDE
QFN Pin 1 (top right)
AOUT1
AOUT1
VSSE
VDDE
AOUT2
AOUT2
VSSE
VDDE
SCL
SCL
VSSE
VDDE
SDA
SDA
VSSE
VDDE
VDD
VDD
VSSE
VDDE
VSSA
VSSA
VSSE
VDDE
VDDA
VDDA
VSSE
VSSE
VBP
VBP
VDDE
VSSE
VBRT
VBRT
VDDE
K2 50-pin Connector to SRB
K1 50-pin Connector to CB
Connector K3
VSSE
DFBH
DFBH
VDDE
VSSE
VBRB
VBRB
VDDE
VSSE
VTN2
VTN2
VDDE
VSSE
VTN1
VTN1
VDDE
VSSE
VBN
VBN
VDDE
Jumper K5
DFB High or Low Level
Screw Terminal KL2
Temperature Sensor
Connection
Screw Terminal KL1
Bridge Sensor Connection
The main purpose of the SSC Evaluation Kit is communication between the user’s PC and the ZSSC3154. The
PC sends commands and data via its USB port (configured as a virtual COM port) to the SSC CB. The
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microcontroller on the SSC CB interprets these commands and relays them to the ZSSC3154 in the I²C™ or
OWI (One-Wire Interface) communication mode. The microcontroller will also forward any data bytes from the
ZSSC3154 back to the PC via the USB connection. These bytes can be sensor and temperature readings to be
displayed by the PC software, raw ADC data used during calibration, or EEPROM data. The SSC CB microcontroller controls the power signals required for entering the Command Mode.
3.2.
Schematic
Figure 2.2 shows the schematic of the ZSSC3154 SSC Evaluation Board (SSC EB). The SSC EB is powered by
the KS5V supply controlled by the μC on the SSC CB. The D1 green LED on the SSC EB displays the status of
this supply (see Figure 3.1). Its forward current is not included in the measured supply current.
The SSC EB board type is hard-coded by three resistors on the backside of the PCB on K1 connector pins D5
(low), D6 (low), and D7 (high). The SSC EB is connected to the SSC CB via the K1 50-pin female connector.
The SRB can be connected to the SSC EB via its K2 50-pin male connector. Alternatively, an external bridge
sensor element and external temperature sensors can be connected using the on-board screw terminal KL1/KL2.
On-board there are several strips for simple access to all IC signals (connectors K3 and K8).
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The K4 jumper can be used to remove the power supply for the ZSSC3154 manually or for a simple measurement of the supply current. The K5 jumper is used to determine the Diagnostic Fault Band Mode (DFB) for the
AOUT voltage level. If left open, the level is low (DFBL); if shorted to ground, the level is high (DFBH).
The output signal of AOUT2 can also be connected to pin10 on K6 if jumper K7 is shortened.
Figure 3.2 SSC Evaluation Board Schematic
3.3.
Connections to the ZSSC3154
The SSC EB has a QFN-32 socket for inserting the QFN 5x5 ZSSC3154. The K8 connector on the SSC EB can
be used to connect directly to the ZSSC3154 for in-circuit programming.
NOTE: Only one ZSSC3154 connection option can be used at a time through the SSC CB or via individual
connections.
Multiple ZSSC3154 can be connected through the Mass Calibration Board (MCB) via individual connections or
through the ZSSC3154 EB connector K6. For more details, see section 6.
3.4.
Reset Switch
Use the push button on the SSC CB to reset communications if needed.
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4
ZSSC3154 Software
4.1.
Overview and Installation
The ZSSC3154 Evaluation Software is intended for demonstration purposes and calibration of single units using
the ZSSC3154 Evaluation Kit. It can also be used for calibrating multiple units using the Mass Calibration System
(MCS) as described in section 6. This section gives installation instructions and a short overview of the variety of
ways to use the Evaluation Software. For calibration examples using the complete SSC Evaluation Kit, refer to
section 5. ZMDI can provide users with algorithms and assistance in developing their full production calibration
software.
Note: If using a previous revision SSC CB, see section 4.2 regarding USB drivers that must be installed prior to
the ZSSC3154 Evaluation Software.
The ZSSC3154 Evaluation Kit does not include the software, which must be downloaded from the ZMDI website
(www.zmdi.com) to ensure receiving the latest release.
To download the software, follow these steps:
1. Navigate to the ZSSC3154 product page: www.zmdi.com/ZSSC3154
2. On the product page, under the heading “General Documents and Supporting Materials,” click on the link
titled “ZSSC3154 Evaluation Software Rev. X” (where X is the current revision) and follow the dialog
instructions as needed to download the zip file for the software.
3. Open the zip file and extract the executable file ZSSC3154_SW_Rev.X.xxx.exe.
4. To install the software on the user’s PC hard drive, double-click on the downloaded extracted executable
file. Respond to the dialog box to select the installation directory. The default software installation folder
is C:\\program files\ZMDI\ZSSC3154.
The software will automatically complete the installation, which results in a program shortcut on the PC’s desktop:
The software logs various data and commands into log files as described in section 4.3.
The software contains five menus that are intended for the following functions:
 Main Window:
 RAM/EEPROM Dialog:
 Calibration Dialog:
 Get Raw Values Dialog:
 Send Command Dialog:
§
**
IC setup, configuration, and communication via check boxes, entry fields, and
pull-down menus
Direct access to RAM/EEPROM registers (consecutively numbered)
Acquisition of raw values from sensor and calculation of coefficients
§
Special Dx commands for the ZSSC3154
**
Low-level write/read communication with SSC CB
For details about the Dx commands, refer to the ZSSC3154 Functional Description.
For details about SSC CB command structure, refer to the SSC Communication Board Data Sheet and SSC Command Syntax
Spreadsheet.
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4.2.
USB Driver Installation
USB driver installation is not applicable to the current version ZSSC3154 Evaluation Kit because it includes the
current version of the SSC CB (rev. 4.1). This also applies to the MCS. The USB driver installation is only
required if the CB revision is the previous version V3.3 or earlier. For more information, refer to the SSC
Application Note – Communication Board Driver Installation available on http://www.zmdi.com/ssc-tools.
4.3.
User Files
User files are saved in [Program Files]\ZMDI\ZSSC3154 and consist of log files and EEPROM files:

ZSSC3154_*.log is a communication log file created when the connection between the SSC CB and the
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ZSSC3154 is established (via OWI or I C™ interface). To enable logging, after activating the software,
navigate to “Calibration” > “Send Command” and check the box for “logFile.” This file is a log of the
communication to the ZSSC3154 during the software session, and it can be saved after closing the
software by renaming the file. Otherwise, it is overwritten the next time the software is opened.

save_[date]_[time].3154 is a log file containing the ZSSC3154 settings and acquired RAW data. This file
can be used to load/save EEPROM contents.

save_[date]_[time].3154_txt is a log file in text format containing the ZSSC3154 settings and acquired
RAW data. This file can be used to view the EEPROM contents.
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I C is a registered trademark of NXP.
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4.4.
General Setup of the Software
The software features described in this section are applicable to both the ZSSC3154 Evaluation Kit and the
ZSSC3154 MCS.
Because of the large number of different functionalities of the ZSSC3154, the user interface is divided into
different sections. Within each section, a number of associated functionalities are implemented. Several
submenus allow access to sub-functionalities. After the ZSSC3154 Evaluation Software is started, the main
window is displayed (see Figure 4.1). When communication is established with a ZSSC3154 inserted in the
socket on the SSC EB, the software can be adapted to the IC’s configuration by clicking the RdRAM&Set button
on the main window in the "IC Configuration” section.
Figure 4.1 Main Window of the Evaluation Software
The main window includes all the settings for configuration of the ZSSC3154 in a clear structure that hides the
corresponding HEX commands behind buttons and drop-down menus. For a detailed description of the commands, refer to the ZSSC3154 Functional Description. An information box that explains functionality appears
when the cursor is placed over most buttons, drop-down menus, and check boxes.
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4.4.1.
Interface Selection
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The ZSSC3154 supports two interfaces: OWI and I²C
(see Figure 4.2). After starting the software, select the
interface for the application in the “Interface & Board Version” section. (“USBPort-Kit” refers to the ZSSC3154 Evaluation Kit.)
Figure 4.2 Interface Selection Section
The one-wire digital interface (OWI) combines a simple and
easy protocol adaptation with a cost-saving pin sharing
(AOUT1). The communication principle is derived from the
2
I C™ protocol. An advantage of OWI output signal
capability is that it enables “end-of-line” calibration. It is
designed mainly for calibration, but it can also be used to
digitally read the calibrated sensor signal continuously.
Adjacent to the drop-down menu for the interface is a menu for selecting the I²C
communication.
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addresses to be used for
If the I²C™ interface is selected, additional settings for the I²C™ interface are enabled in the “Send Command”
dialog window. For more details about the “Send Command” menu, see section 4.10.
Figure 4.3 Additional I²C
The “Send Command”
button in the top menu
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and OWI Interface Settings in the “Send Command” Menu
Resulting addition to “Send Command” dialog
window if I2C™ interface is selected
Resulting addition to “Send Command” dialog
window if OWI interface is selected
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4.4.2.
ZSSC3154 Configuration
The “IC Configuration” section includes the following buttons:
Figure 4.4 IC Configuration Section
 ReadRAM :
reads the complete RAM contents and updates
only the “RAM_Register” menu.
 RdRAM&Set : reads the complete RAM contents and updates all
of the ZSSC3154 software.
 Write RAM :
copies the current software settings into the RAM
of the ZSSC3154.
 RAM-->EEP : copies the RAM contents into EEPROM. The freeuser-memory registers (19HEX & 1AHEX) will also be
copied using the contents of the ZMDI software
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registers .
 EEP-->RAM : copies the EEPROM contents into RAM using the C0HEX command.
 Write&Cycle : copies the current software settings into the RAM of the ZSSC3154 and starts the
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measurement cycle using the current RAM settings (command: 02HEX ).
 RdSaveTrID : Read and save traceability information (the contents of two free-user-memory registers 19HEX
and 1AHEX).
The “updated” virtual LED in the “IC Configuration” section displays the software configuration status compared to
the attached ZSSC3154’s register content. If the content is identical, the LED is green (on).
4.4.3.
Analog Front End (AFE) Adjustment
The ZSSC3154 has different options to adapt the analog front end (AFE) to
the specific sensing element. The “Sensor - Full Bridge” and “Half Bridge”
sections (shown in Figure 4.5) influence the programmable gain amplifier
(PGA) and extended zero compensation.
Figure 4.5 Bridge Sensor
Adaptation
The sensor’s span or sensitivity is defined by mV/V and is referenced to
the bridge supply voltage.
Different reference voltages can be selected for the half bridge, which are
entered as a percentage of the positive analog supply voltage (VDDA).
Refer to the ZSSC3154 Data Sheet for details about the AFE and XZC
settings.
The polarity of the sensor signal can be selected via the
button and
can be changed if the PCB layout requires swapped input pins.
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§§
The contents of the “RAM-Register” dialog will be used for free-user-memory registers.
For details about ZSSC3154 commands, refer to the ZSSC3154 Functional Description.
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4.4.4.
Temperature Sensor Selection
The next stage in the AFE is the multiplexer that selects the input signal for
measuring temperature (see Figure 4.6). The ZSSC3154 can use three
different temperature channels: one internal and two external. Each input
can be used for calibration calculation. External temperature sensors can
be used as an optional additional output signal during Normal Operating
Mode (NOM).
4.4.5.
Figure 4.6 Temperature Sensor
ADC Settings
The last stage of the ZSSC3154’s AFE is the analog-to-digital converter (ADC). The signal path within the AFE is
designed in fully differential switched capacitor technology with a selectable resolution of 13 or 14 bits. The ADC
input must be within 10% to 90% of the ADC range of the application.
Refer to the ZSSC3154 Data Sheet for details about ADC settings.
If the analog input voltage does not fit the ADC range resulting in an underflow or overflow, the “FullBridgeRS” or “HalfBridgeRS” drop-down menus in
the “ADC Adjust” section can be used to fine-tune the range shift of the full
bridge or half bridge inputs respectively (see Figure 4.7). A lower “Span
(mV/V)” setting (see section 4.4.3) can also be useful for fitting the ADC
range.
Figure 4.7 ADC Adjust
The “Resolution in integration phase” drop-down menu allows adjusting the
ADC resolution for the first step of the conversion integration phase, which
influences the integration time. Select a conversion time that is as long as
possible to secure a high degree of noise suppression.
If enabled, the clock divider makes the ADC operate with half of the clock
frequency. This increases accuracy and linearity.
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4.4.6.
Application Settings
The internal microcontroller of the ZSSC3154 can detect various errors and perform different types of
measurement cycles. It controls multiple protection options that can be configured by the ZSSC3154 Software.
Figure 4.8 illustrates all the application options for the ZSSC3154, which
can be enabled/disabled via the checkboxes. The example in Figure 4.8
shows the ZSSC3154 settings with no options enabled. For more details
about the related options, refer to the ZSSC3154 Functional Description.
SCC :
Enables Sensor Connection Check.
SCCHC :
Enables Sensor Connection Check (SCC)
high-capacity mode.
SSC :
Enables Sensor Short Check.
Figure 4.8
Application and
Settings
PGAHigh : Main sensor channel data validation upper limit check.
PGALow : Main sensor channel data validation lower limit check.
TS :
Temperature sensor channel data validation check.
PDO:
Power-on Diagnostic Mode. A sequence of upper limit, lower limit, and diagnostic range is output
at startup.
Chipping : Broken chip check.
Aging :
Enables Sensor Aging Check.
ROM :
Enables ROM check after power-on. If ROM check is enabled, the start-up time will be increased
approximately 10ms.
Res@DM : If enabled, the ZSSC3154 is reset if the ZSSC3154 enters the Steady Diagnostic Mode.
EEP-Lock : Enables EEPROM lock for OWI communication. If enabled, the EEPROM cannot be changed via
the OWI interface and must be reset via the I²C™ interface.
Oscillator Frequency (OscFreq[MHz] section):
%Adjust:
Clock frequency adjustment. An estimate of the clock frequency is displayed in MHz.
OscSpreadSpec : Oscillator spread spectrum mode. Using the Oscillator Spread Spectrum Mode reduces
electromagnetic emission (EME).
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4.5.
Operation Section
The “Commands” and “ReadOut Data” sections control the collection of data and configuration of the ZSSC3154.
Figure 4.9 Normal Operation Section
4.5.1.
Normal Operation Mode (NOM)
In the “Commands” section, use the CYC_EEP or CYC_RAM button to exit Command Mode (CM) and start NOM
using either the EEPROM or RAM registers settings, respectively. In NOM, the ZSSC3154 continually performs
the measurement cycle and displays the results in the adjacent “ReadOut Data” section. The top virtual status
LED, which is green when the IC is running in NOM, is updated accordingly.
4.5.2.
Command Mode (CM)
In the “Commands” section, use the CmdM button to start the Command Mode of the ZSSC3154 by sending the
Start_CM command (0x7274) to the ZSSC3154.
4.5.3.
Power IC OFF
The Off button in the “Commands” section can be used to power off the ZSSC3154. If the Off button is clicked, all
communication interfaces are disabled, so no further communication is possible until the CmdM button is pressed
(entering the Command Mode) or an interface is selected. In both cases, the ZSSC3154 will be powered on and
communication established. The virtual LEDs indicate whether the ZSSC3154 is in Command Mode (CM) or
running in Normal Operation Mode (NOM).
4.5.4.
Data Read-Out
The Read and RdLoop buttons in the “ReadOut Data” section (see Figure 4.1) start a read-out of sensor data.
When a loop measurement is started, the button text will change to STOP (see Figure 4.9). Clicking again on the
button stops the loop. The “Loop Delay” field sets the rate in milliseconds of the readouts in the loop mode.
4.5.5.
Enable Error Check
The enaErrChk checkbox in the “Read Out Data” section enables the error checks selected in the “Application &
Settings” section (section 4.4.6). An error message is processed if any of the errors selected occur.
4.5.6.
Average Count and Statistics
The Avg Cnt checkbox in the “ReadOut Data” section starts the averaging and statistics calculations. It is only
enabled if the measurement is in a loop mode. The resulting data is displayed in the adjacent fields after the
specified cycles in the field are passed.
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4.6.
Operational Modes
ZSSC3154 provides several AOUT2 output modes based on the EEPROM settings. The AOUT2 output is
selected by the “Mode” drop-down menu under “Out2” (see Figure 4.10 and Table 4.1).
The AOUT1 output always represents the calibrated sensor signal. Digital filter settings can also be adjusted in
this section with the LPFAVRG and LPFDIFF fields for each output in the range of 0 to 7. For more details refer to
the ZSSC3154 Functional Description.
Note: It is recommended that both outputs have the same filter settings for LPFAVRG and LPFDIFF.
Table 4.1
Operational Modes for the AOUT2 Output
Mode
Setting
AOUT2 Mode
Single Temperature
and Bridge Signal
SingleT&B
AOUT2 Sensor Output Options
Temperature
Figure 4.10
Operation Modes
1-Bridge
Bridge/2
(1-Bridge)/2
Single Half Bridge
SingleHB
Half Bridge
Sequential
Temperature
SequTemp
Temperature & Bridge Sensor
Temperature & (1 - Bridge Sensor)
Temperature & (Bridge Sensor)/2
Temperature & (1 - Bridge Sensor)/2
Sequential Half
Bridge
SequHB
Half Bridge & Bridge Sensor
Half Bridge & (1 - Bridge Sensor)
Half Bridge & (Bridge Sensor)/2
Half Bridge & (1 - Bridge Sensor)/2
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4.7.
Calibration Window
The “Sensor – Calibration” dialog is used to perform a calibration of the ZSSC3154 device under test (DUT) with
either the SRB or the user’s sensor module. The MCS allows calibration of multiple DUTs (see section 6).
The “Sensor – Calibration” dialog (see Figure 4.11) can be accessed by either clicking on the
icon in the top
banner or selecting “Calibration” on the top menu. Section 4 gives an example calibration using the commands on
this screen.
Figure 4.11 “Sensor – Calibration” Dialog Window
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4.8.
RAM/EEPROM Register Dialog Window
This dialog window is used to read and write register contents into the
ZSSC3154 memories and has the same functionality as the “IC Configura- Figure 4.12 Displaying RAM-EEP
Register Contents
tion” section in the main window.
Access the RAM/EEPROM dialog window by clicking on the
icon in
the top banner or by selecting “Configuration” on the top menu and then
RAM/EEPROM on the top menu.
There is also a WriteEEP button to store all register contents into the
EEPROM of the ZSSC3154. Register indexing numbers correspond to the
ZSSC3154 memory addresses.
The configuration of the ZSSC3154 is stored in 28 EEPROM 16-bit words.

Calibration coefficients for conditioning the sensor signal via
conditioning calculations and the output limits are stored in
19 registers (registers 0HEX to 12HEX).

There are 5 words for setting the configuration of the ZSSC3154
(registers 13HEX to 17HEX).

One register is used for storing the EEPROM signature (register
18HEX), which is used in NOM to check the validity of the EEPROM
contents after power-on.

Two additional 16-bit registers are available for optional user data
(registers 19HEX and 1AHEX).
For more information regarding the registers, refer to the ZSSC3154 Functional Description.
Note: If current settings differ from the memory contents, registers that do
not correspond to memory will have a red background after the “Read”
operation; otherwise, the background will be green.
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4.9.
Get Raw Values Dialog
The “Get Raw Values” dialog is used to acquire the RAW values of the measurements for the following values:
Figure 4.13 “Get Raw Values”
Dialog
Bridge Signal Raw Data (main channel)
Half-Bridge Signal Raw Data (main channel)
Main Calibration Temperature Raw Data
Calibration Temperature Raw Data
Built In Self-Test Raw Data
Common Mode Voltage
Positive-Biased Sensor Short Check Raw Data
Negative-Biased Sensor Short Check Raw Data
Sensor Signal Auto-Zero Raw Data
Calibration Temperature Auto-Zero Raw Data
Temperature Auto-Zero Raw Data
Half-Bridge Sensor Signal Auto-Zero Raw Data
Positive-Negative Biased Sensor Short Check Raw Data
Common Mode Voltage, Auto-Zero Compensated
Built In Self-Test Raw Data, Auto-Zero Compensated
Sensor Signal Main Channel Raw Data including Auto-Zero Compensation
Half-Bridge Sensor Signal Main Channel Raw Data including Auto-Zero Compensation
Calibration Temperature Raw Data including Auto-Zero Compensation
Temperature Raw Data including Auto-Zero Compensation
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4.10. Send Command
The “Send Command” dialog is accessed by clicking
this icon on the top banner or clicking on “Calibration” in the
top menu and then on “Send Command” in the resulting
drop-down menu (see Figure 4.14). It is used for transferring
commands from the PC to the microcontroller on the SSC
CB and reading the result of the commands. A full summary
and detailed command description of the applicable
controller commands are given in the ZSSC3154 Functional
Description.
Figure 4.14 “Send-Command” Dialog
For the communication between the SSC CB and the
ZSSC3154 DUT, the ZSSC3154’s slave address and the
communication frequency can be selected from the dropdown menus in the “Send Command” dialog.
The “Send Command” dialog includes the following buttons:
Sends the command entered in the adjacent field to the SSC CB. Alternatively, a *.3154_cmd
command file can be loaded. For more information refer to SSC Command Syntax document.
Loads a ZSSC3154 command file (*.3154_cmd).
Reads the output data buffer of the ZSSC3154. A loop delay can also be added between the
readings.
Performs the same function as the “Send” command except that the command field and the data
field are separated. The ZSSC3154 software generates the actual instruction to be sent to the
SSC CB.
Writes text entered in the adjacent field to the log file. The checkboxes can be used to write various
data into the log file, such as status, commands, messages, etc.
Note: For additional functionality, the ZMDI SSC Terminal Software can be used as an alternative to the
ZSSC3154 Evaluation Software. The SSC Terminal Software can be downloaded from ZMDI’s web site at
www.zmdi.com/ssc-tools. This is the lowest level of communication for transferring commands from the PC to the
microcontroller on the SSC CB. A full summary and detailed command description of the applicable controller
commands are given in ZMDI’s SSC Command Syntax Spreadsheet, (see section 8).
Clicking on the downloaded executable file SSC TermVxyy.exe installs the terminal software and creates a ZMDI
SSC Terminal icon on the PC desktop. Click on this icon to activate the terminal program. For the communication
2
mode, use the setting explained for I C™.
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5
Calibration Example using the ZSSC3154 Evaluation Kit
The following directions perform an example of a simple calibration using the sensor replacement board
(SRB). The calibrated output will be displayed as a calibration result by the software.
5.1.
Hardware Setup
a) Connect the SSC CB, SSC EB, and SRB as shown in Figure 5.1.
b) Press down on top of the socket on the SSC EB to open it and insert a ZSSC3154 (see Figure 5.1; note
pin 1 orientation).
c) Connect a USB cable from the USB connector on the SSC CB to an available USB port on the PC. Verify
that the green PWR LED is lit on the SSC CB.
Figure 5.1 Hardware Setup for Calibration Example
press
Min.
Max.
Pin 1
press
ZSSC3154
Power LED
SSC Communication
Board (SSC CB)
5.2.
ZSSC3154 SSC
Evaluation Board
(SSC EB)
SSC Sensor
Replacement
Board (SRB)
Software Startup
a) Start the ZSSC3154 Software by clicking on the desktop icon or activate it from the Windows Start Menu
folder: #Start_Menu#\ZMDI\ZSSC3154\ZSSC3154.
b) Select the “I2C – CB (USBPort-Kit)” or “OWI – CB (USBPort-Kit)” interface from the drop down menu in
the “Interface Selection” section of the main window as described in section 4.4.1.
c) Select the following settings as shown in Figure 5.2:
 In the “Sensor – Full Bridge” and “Half Bridge” sections, set the “Span [mV/V]” (sensor sensitivity) drop-
down menu to 50mV/V, which is the typical span when using the SRB. With the 5V supply, this equals
a total span of 250mV (5V * 50mV/V = 250mV).
 In the “ADC Adjust” section, set the resolution integration phase to 10bits. ADC resolution is set to
14bits.
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 In the “ADC Adjust” section, set the “FullBridgeRS” and “HalfBridgeRS” (range shift) menus to
¾,
which fits the input signal range to the ADC output value (“analog zero”). For example for a range shift
of ¾ and 14 bits resolution, the read-out values would be between -4096 and +12287.
 Operational mode: for this example, set the “Out2” section mode to “Single HB” (single half bridge; see
section 4.6).
Note: Write the configuration into the RAM by pressing on the WriteRAM button in the “IC Configuration” section
(see section 4.4.2).
Figure 5.2 Select Span and Range Shift
5.3.
Calibration Data Acquisition
a) Click on the
icon or select “Calibration” on the top menu and then “Calibration” from the drop-down
menu. The “Sensor – Calibration” dialog window appears as shown in Figure 4.11 and Figure 5.3. Select
the calibration mode from the “Calibration” drop-down menu.
For this example, the recommended mode is

LINEAR (two points only) for the sensor

NO calibration for the temperature (temperature calibration requires a chamber with a controlled
environment)
b) In the “OutTarget” section, enter the target sensor calibration points corresponding in percent to the VDD
supply (“[%] VDDA”). It is recommended that the output targets for the sensor points be between 10%
and 90%. For this example, use 90% as the maximum and 10% as the minimum for both full bridge and
half bridge entry fields (top section).
c) Next start data collection. Normally this would be done with a real sensor attached on a remote board in a
controlled chamber. Instead, this calibration-example run uses the SRB as the input as follows:

Minimum [10%] sensor signal: turn the SRB counter-clockwise (CCW) to the end and click both the
P1M button and HB1M buttons.

Maximum [90%] sensor signal: turn the SRB clockwise (CW) to the end and click both the P2M
button and HB2M buttons.
Acquired data will be displayed in the text boxes next to the buttons.
Note: only active buttons corresponding to the calibration mode are active as indicated by green shading.
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5.4.
Calculation of the Coefficients and Limits
a) Click the calcCoeff button at the right of the “Sensor – Calibration” dialog window to calculate the
calibration coefficients. The result of the calculation (if successful) is displayed on the screen as shown in
Figure 5.3. The ZSSC3154’s calibration microcontroller (CMC) removes the offset and temperature
dependency so that the measured output result is within the target values (user’s %VDDA entries or in
this case, between 10% and 90%).
Note: The number of calibration points is equal to the number of coefficients to be calculated.
b) Click on the Limits CMV Osc button to calculate the sensor aging (CMV) and output limits if the CMV
check is enabled.
c) Click on writeEEP to make these calculations effective and written in the EEPROM. Option: starting a
measuring cycle can be triggered by clicking the cycle button.
Figure 5.3 Displaying the Result of the Coefficient Calculation
Note: all active buttons corresponding to the calibration method selected are shaded green.
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5.5.
Displaying Measurement Results in Normal Operating Mode (NOM)
Close the calibration window and trigger a measurement in the main window (see section 4.5.1 and Figure 4.9) by
clicking on either the Read or Read Loop button in the “ReadOut Data” section (see Figure 4.9). The ZSSC3154
is already running in Normal Operation Mode (NOM) if the cycle button was clicked in the calibration window in
the previous step.
Measurement results can also be displayed in % by clicking on “Tools” in the top menu and then “Measure Output” and then selecting the output format in the checkbox in the resulting dialog window.
Figure 5.4 Displaying Measurement Results via Tools >> Measure Output
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6
Mass Calibration System Dry Run
The following directions perform an example of a simple calibration using the Mass Calibration System
(MCS) shown in Figure 6.1. Refer to the SSC Mass Calibration Board Data Sheet for full details of operation. The
calibrated output will be displayed as a calibration result in the ZSSC3154 Evaluation Software.
To connect the DUTs to the Mass Calibration Board (MCB), there are several options, which can be combined as
needed. The ZSSC3154 Mass Calibration Reference Board (MCR) provided with the MCS can be connected
directly into the DUT terminals on the MCB. User-provided sensor modules and/or the ZSSC3154 SSC Evaluation
Board (SSC EB) can also be connected to the DUT terminals using the ribbon cable provided with the MCS. For
the SSC EB, connect the ribbon cable to the K6 connector on the SSC EB (see section 3.1).
For the dry run example described in the next sections, MCRs and/or the SSC EB with the SRB are used instead
of actual sensor modules.
Figure 6.1 Mass Calibration Board (MCB) Setup
DUT Terminals 01 to 12
on the First MCB
CB Power LED
MCB jumper
address
To user’s
PC running
ZMDI software
Connect next MCB
here (up to 8)
Address LEDs:
D3, D4, and D5
Communication
Board V4.1
External MCB
power supply
DUT Terminals 13 to 24
on the First MCB
6.1.
The Mass Calibration Reference Board Setup
The SSC Mass Calibration System includes four ZSSC3154 MCRs. Each MCR has a sample ZSSC3154 QFN32
for use as the DUT. See Figure 6.2 for the schematic and layout of the MCR. The MCR simulates a typical application circuit, which allows checking the I²C™ and/or one wire communication (OWI) of the ZSSC3154 and
simulating an easy 2-point calibration using the P1 jumper on the MCR shorted for the first calibration point and
then open for the second point.
If pin 5 of the P2 connector to the SSC Mass Calibration Board of the MCR is soldered, then the MCR is
preconfigured for I²C communication. OWI communication will fail if this pin is connected to the MCB.
For OWI communication, unsolder this pin and configure the ZSSC3154 for OWI operation mode as described in
section 6.3.
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Figure 6.2 Mass Calibration Reference Board (MCR)
6.2.
ZSSC3154 Mass Calibration System Hardware Setup for the Example Dry Run
a) Connect the SSC CB and SSC MCB as shown on Figure 6.1. Up to eight MCBs can be connected in
series enabling mass calibration of up to 192 DUTs.
b) Starting from terminal #01 on the first Mass Calibration Board (MCB), connect the MCR boards in the
DUT terminals and/or use the ribbon cables to connect from the DUT terminals to the SSC EB with the
SRB connected.
c) Ensure that the board address of the first MCB is set to “0,” subsequent MCBs are set to sequential
different addresses, and the MCBs are powered by an external supply as described in the SSC Mass
Calibration Board Data Sheet.
d) Verify that only the green power LED is lit on the SSC CB (see Figure 3.1) and also the LEDs on the SSC
MCB corresponding to the jumper selected address.
e) Connect a USB cable from the USB connector on the SSC CB to an available USB port on the PC.
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6.3.
Software Startup for Example Dry Run
a) Start the ZSSC3154 Evaluation Software by clicking on the desktop icon or activate it from the Windows®
Start Menu folder: #Start_Menu#\ZMDI\ZSSC3154\ZSSC3154.
b) Select the “I2C – MCB@CB” or “OWI – MCB@CB” interface from the drop-down menu in the “Interface
Selection” section of the main window as shown in Figure 6.3.
c) Select the following settings as shown in Figure 5.2:
 In the “Sensor – Full Bridge” and “Half Bridge” sections, set the “Span [mV/V]” (sensor sensitivity)
menu to 50mV/V, which is the typical span when using the MCR. With the 5V supply, this equals a
total span of 250mV (5V * 50mV/V = 250mV).
 In the “ADC Adjust” section, set the resolution integration phase to 10bits. ADC resolution is 14bits.
 In the “ADC Adjust” section, set the “FullBridgeRS” and “HalfBridgeRS” (range shift) menus to ¾,
which fits the input signal range to the ADC output value (“analog zero”). For example for a range shift
of ¾ and 14 bits resolution, the read-out values would be between -4096 and +12287.
 Operational mode: set the “Out2” section mode to “Single T&B” (single temperature & bridge; see
section 4.6).
d) Write the configuration into the RAM by clicking the WriteRAM button in the “ASIC Configuration” section.
Figure 6.3 Interface Selection
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6.4.
Calibration Data Acquisition for Example Dry Run
a) Click on the
icon or select “Calibration” on the top menu and then “Calibration” from the drop-down
menu. The “Sensor – Calibration” window appears as shown in Figure 6.4. Select the calibration mode
from the drop down menu.
For this example, the recommended mode is
 LINEAR (two points only) for the sensor
 NO calibration for the temperature (temperature calibration requires a chamber with a controlled
environment)
b) Enter the desired sensor targets corresponding in percent of the VDDA supply as described in section
5.3, step b). It is recommended that the output targets for the sensor points be between 10% and 90% for
this dry run example.
c) Next start data collection. Normally this would be done with a real sensor attached on a remote board in a
controlled chamber. Instead, this calibration example run uses an MCR or an SRB connected through the
SSC EB as the input as follows:
 Minimum [10%] sensor signal: short the P1 jumper on the MCR or turn the SRB counter-clockwise
(CCW) to the end and click the P1M button.
 Maximum [90%] sensor signal: open the P1 jumper on the MCR or turn the SRB clockwise (CW) to the
end and click the P2M button.
Acquired data will be displayed in the text boxes next to the buttons.
Note: only active buttons corresponding to the calibration mode are active as indicated by green shading.
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6.5.
Calculation of the Coefficients and Limits
a) Click the calcCoeff button at the right of the “Sensor – Calibration” dialog window to calculate the
calibration coefficients. The result of the calculation (if successful) is displayed on the screen (see Figure
6.4). The ZSSC3154’s calibration microcontroller (CMC) removes the offset and temperature dependency
so that the measured output result is within the target values (user’s %VDDA entries or in this case,
between 10% and 90%).
Note: The number of calibration points is equal to the number of coefficients to be calculated.
b) Click on the Limits CMV Osc button to calculate the sensor aging (CMV) and output limits if the CMV
check is enabled.
c) Click on writeEEP to make these calculations effective and written in the EEPROM. Option: starting a
measuring cycle can be triggered by clicking the cycle button.
Close the calibration window and trigger a measurement in the main window (see Figure 6.3) by clicking on either
the Read or Read Loop button in the “ReadOut Data” section (see Figure 4.9). The ZSSC3154 is already running
in Normal Operation Mode (NOM) because the cycle button was clicked in the calibration window.
Measurement results can also be displayed in % by clicking on “Tools” in the top menu and then “Measure Output” and then selecting the output format in the checkbox in the resulting dialog window.
Figure 6.4 Displaying the Result of the Coefficient Calculation
Note: all active buttons corresponding to the calibration method selected are shaded green.
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6.6.
Managing Multiple DUTs with the Mass Calibration System
Managing multiple DUTs connected to the MCS is handled in the “DUT(s)” section of the calibration dialog
window (see Figure 6.5). This section is used to select the active DUT (the “active DUT” field) and activate
options such as loading the current configuration of the DUT into the software or writing a new configuration to the
DUT from either a default configuration or the current configuration in the software. If the “Loop” checkbox is
enabled, calibration of a selected set of DUTs is processed in a loop.
Placing the user’s cursor over the entry fields and checkboxes in this section displays information about their
functionality.
Figure 6.5 “DUT” Section for Managing Multiple DUTs
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Ordering Information
Please refer to the current versions of ZMDI’s SSC Evaluation Kit Feature Sheet and Mass Calibration System
Feature Sheet for the current product ordering codes and descriptions (www.zmdi.com/ssc-tools). After a
ZSSC3154 Evaluation Kit or ZSSC3154 Mass Calibration System has been ordered, individual parts can be
ordered separately.
Sales contact information is provided on page 32.
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Related Documents
Note: X_xy refers to the current revision of the document.
Document
File Name
SSC Evaluation Kit Feature Sheet
SSC_Evaluation_Kits_Feature_Sheet_Rev_X_xy.pdf
ZSSC3154 Data Sheet
ZSSC3154_DataSheet_Rev_X_xy.pdf
ZSSC3154 Functional Description
ZSSC3154_FunctionalDescription_Rev_X_xy.pdf
SSC Communication Board Data Sheet *
SSC_CommunicationBoard_DataSheet_Rev_X_xy.pdf
SSC Sensor Replacement Board Data Sheet * SSC_SensorReplacementBoard_DataSheet_Rev_X_xy.pdf
SSC Command Syntax *
SSC_CommandSyntax_Rev_x_yy.xls, where y_xx refers to the current firmware
version
Mass Calibration System Feature Sheet
SSC_Mass-Calibration-System_Feature_Sheet_Rev_X_xy.pdf
SSC Mass Calibration Board Data Sheet *
SSC_MassCalibrationBoard_DataSheet_Rev_X_xy.pdf
Visit the ZSSC3154 product web page www.zmdi.com/zssc3154 on ZMDI’s website www.zmdi.com or contact
your nearest sales office for the latest version of these documents.
* Documents marked with an asterisk are available on the SSC Tools page: www.zmdi.com/ssc-tools.
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Glossary
Term
Description
ADC
Analog-to-Digital Converter
AFE
Analog Front End
CB
Communication Board
CMC
Calibration Microcontroller
CMV
Common Mode Voltage
DUT
Device Under Test
OWI
One-Wire Interface
PCB
Printed Circuit Board
PGA
Programmable Gain Amplifier
SRB
Sensor Replacement Board
SSC
Sensor Signal Conditioner
DFB[L/H]
Diagnostic Fault Band [Mode]
MCB
Mass Calibration Board
MCS
Mass Calibration System
MCR
Mass Calibration Reference Board
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Automotive Sensor Signal Conditioner with Dual Analog Output
10 Document Revision History
Revision
Date
Description
1.00
March 13, 2012
First release.
2.00
August 5, 2014
Mass Calibration Board dry run added.
Updates for section 8 to note that documentation and software are available on the
www.zmdi.com.
Updates for imagery for cover and headers.
Updates for contacts.
Minor edits for clarity.
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