Datasheet
AS1716
Capacitive Sensor Interface
1 General Description
AS1716 is an analog front end specifically designed for unbiased
Capacitive Sensors, as for instance Knock Sensors in Automotive, to
be interfaced with Analog Digital Converters with Sample and Hold
input stages.
2 Key Features
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Differential input stage with wide input range
Resistive sensor biasing (VDDA/2)
Programmable Gain (x0.5, x1, x2, x4)
Internal 2nd order low pass Multiple Feedback Filter with a min.
cut off frequency of 16kHz
The device provides differential inputs, a 1st order low pass filter to
cutoff the high frequency noise components, differential to single
ended conversion, programmable gain stage and a 2 pole low pass
Multiple Feedback Filter.
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Single supply operation: 4.5V to 5.5V
Operating Temperature range: -40°C to +125°C
High CMRR: 55dB (min)
The Knock Sensor is a Piezo Electric device that generates a voltage
if it is stressed. It senses knock and transmits information to the elec-
tronic engine management control unit. This influences process con-
trol in the engine, for example timing and fuel injection until knock is
eliminated.
EMC characterized by IEC 61967-4
(1Ω / 150Ω Method)
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EMC characterized by IEC 62132-4
(Direct Power Injection)
The capacitive sensor is biased via resistors to a voltage level of
VDDA/2.
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Automotive qualified to AECQ100 for IC and PPAP level 3
8-pin SOIC Package
3 Applications
Analog front end for Capacitive Sensors to Analog to Digital Convert-
ers and DSP.
Figure 1. AS1716 - Block Diagram
VSSA
VDDA
NC
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INN
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VDDA
VDDA/2
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Gain Control
x0.5, x1, x2, x4
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OUT
+
VDDA/2
VDDA/2
Multiple Feedback LP Filter
fc ~23kHz typ.
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INP
VDDA/2
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AS1716
VDDA/2
GB
GA
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