Data Sheet

ZSC31050
Advanced Differential Sensor Signal Conditioner
Brief Description
Features
ZSC31050 is a CMOS integrated circuit for highly
accurate amplification and sensor-specific correction
of bridge sensor and temperature sensor signals.
The device provides digital compensation of sensor
offset, sensitivity, temperature drift, and non-linearity
via a 16-bit RISC microcontroller running a polynomial correction algorithm.
 Digital compensation of sensor offset, sensitivity,
The ZSC31050 accommodates virtually any bridge
sensor type (e.g., piezo-resistive, ceramic thick-film,
or steel membrane based). In addition, it can interface to a separate temperature sensor. The bi-direc2
tional digital interfaces (I C™*, SPI, and ZACwire™)
can be used for a simple PC-controlled one-pass
calibration procedure to program a set of calibration
coefficients into an on-chip EEPROM. A specific
sensor and a ZSC31050 can be mated digitally: fast,
precise and without the cost overhead associated
with trimming by external devices or laser. The
ZACwire™ interface enables an end-of-line calibration of the sensor module.
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Typical applications for the ZSC31050 include industrial, medical, and consumer products. It is specifically engineered for most resistive bridge sensors;
e.g., sensors for measuring pressure, force, torque,
acceleration, angle, position, and revolution.
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temperature drift, and nonlinearity
Accommodates nearly all resistive bridge sensor
types (signal spans from 1mV/V up to 275mV/V)
Digital one-pass calibration: quick and precise
Selectable compensation temperature source:
bridge, thermistor, or internal or external diode
Output options: voltage (0 to 5V), current
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(4 to 20mA), PWM, I C™, SPI, ZACwire™
(one-wire interface), alarm
Adjustable output resolution (up to 15 bits) versus
sampling rate (up to 3.9kHz)
Current consumption: 2.5mA (typical)
Selectable bridge excitation: ratiometric voltage,
constant voltage, or constant current
Input channel for separate temperature sensor
Sensor connection and common mode check
(sensor aging detection)
AEC-Q100 qualification (temperature grade 0)
Physical Characteristics
 Operation temperature -40 to +125°C (-40 to
+150°C de-rated, depending on product version)
 Supply voltage: 2.7 to 5.5 V; with external JFET:
5 to 40 V
 Available in SSOP16 package or as die
Benefits
 No external trimming components required
 PC-controlled configuration and calibration via
ZSC31050 Overview
digital bus interface – simple, low cost
 High accuracy (±0.1% FSO @ -25 to 85°C;
±0.25% FSO @ -40 to 125°C)
VCC
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Available Support
 Evaluation kit available
Sensor
Module
ZSC31050
OUT
 Support for industrial mass calibration available
 Quick circuit customization possible for large
production volumes
GND
* I2C™ is a trademark of NXP.
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Digital output signal.
For more information, contact ZMDI via [email protected].
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ZSC31050
Advanced Differential Sensor Signal Conditioner
ZSC31050 Block Diagram
Ext. Temp. Sens.
IR_TEMP
CTRL-REGS
SIF
VBR
+
Gain
Factor
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Temp. Sens.
Select
PCOMP
ADC Mode
Offset
Shift
RAM
VINP
PGA
MUX
ADC
CMC
DAC
FIO1
OUT /
OWI
PWM
FIO2
IO1
IO2
VINN
Analog Front-End (AFE)
SCL
SDA
EEPROM
Int. Temp. Sensor
External
Temperature
Sensor
Digital Section
Sensor Bridge
Typical Applications:
Interfaces
IN3
Consumer Goods
Industrial Applications
Portable Devices
Automotive Sensors*
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Weight scales
Flow meters
Strain gauges
Load meters
HVAC
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4-20mA transmitters
Intelligent sensor networks
Process automation
Factory automation
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Altimeters
Blood pressure
monitors
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Oil pressure
Temperature sensing
Strain gauges
* AEC-Q100 qualified
Ordering Information (Please refer to section 8 in the data sheet for additional options.)
Product Sales Code
Description
Package
ZSC31050FEB
ZSC31050 Die — Temperature range: -40°C to +150°C
Unsawn on Wafer
ZSC31050FEC
ZSC31050 Die — Temperature range: -40°C to +150°C
Sawn on Wafer Frame
ZSC31050 SSOP-16 — Temperature range: -40°C to +150°C
Tube: add “-T” to sales code
Reel: add “-R”
ZSC31050KIT Evaluation
Kit V3.1
Modular ZSC31050 SSC Evaluation Kit: three interconnecting
boards, five ZSC31050 SSOP-16 samples
Kit
ZSC31050 Mass
Calibration System V1.1
Modular Mass Calibration System (MSC) for ZSC31050: MCS
boards, cable, connectors
Kit
ZSC31050FEG1
Sales and Further Information
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