Datasheet
AS1716
Capacitive Sensor Interface
1 General Description
2 Key Features
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Differential input stage with wide input range
AS1716 is an analog front end specifically designed for
unbiased Capacitive Sensors, as for instance Knock
Sensors in Automotive, to be interfaced with Analog Dig-
ital Converters with Sample and Hold input stages.
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 compo-
nents, differential to single ended conversion, program-
mable gain stage and a 2 pole low pass Multiple
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Single supply operation: 4.5V to 5.5V
Operating Temperature range: -40°C to +125°C
High CMRR: 55dB (min)
Feedback Filter.
The Knock Sensor is a Piezo Electric device that gener-
ates a voltage if it is stressed. It senses knock and trans-
mits information to the electronic engine management
control unit. This influences process control 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)
Automotive qualified to AECQ100 for IC and PPAP
level 3
The capacitive sensor is biased via resistors to a voltage
level of VDDA/2.
8-pin SOIC Package
3 Applications
Analog front end for Capacitive Sensors to Analog to
Digital Converters 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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