19-1365; Rev 0; 5/98
Lo w -Co s t , 1 % -Ac c u ra t e S ig n a l Co n d it io n e r
fo r P ie zo re s is t ive S e n s o rs
MAX1450
Ge n e ra l De s c rip t io n
Fe a t u re s
The MAX1450 sensor signal conditioner is optimized for
piezoresistive sensor calibration and temperature com-
pensation. It includes an adjustable current source for
sensor excitation and a 3-bit programmable-gain amplifi-
er (PGA). Achieving a total typical error factor within
1% of the se nsor’s inhe re nt re pe a ta bility e rrors, the
MAX1450 compensates offset, full-span output (FSO), off-
set tempco, FSO tempco, and FSO nonlinearity of silicon
piezoresistive sensors via external trimmable resistors,
potentiometers, or digital-to-analog converters (DACs).
♦ 1% Sensor Signal Conditioning
♦ Corrects Sensor Errors Using Coefficients Stored
in External Trimmable Resistors, Potentiometers,
or DACs
♦ Compensates Offset, Offset TC, FSO, FSO TC,
and FSO Linearity
♦ Rail-to-Rail® Analog Output
♦ Programmable Current Source for Sensor
The MAX1450 is capable of compensating sensors that
display close error distributions with a single tempera-
ture point, making it ideal for low-cost, medium-accuracy
applications. Although optimized for use with popular
piezoresistive sensors, it may also be used with other
resistive sensor types such as strain gauges.
Excitation
♦ Fast Signal-Path Settling Time (< 1ms)
♦ Accepts Sensor Outputs from 10mV/V to 30mV/V
♦ Fully Analog Signal Path
Cu s t o m iza t io n
Ord e rin g In fo rm a t io n
Maxim can customize the MAX1450 for unique require-
ments including improved power specifications. With a
dedicated cell library consisting of more than 90 sen-
sor-specific functional blocks, Maxim can quickly pro-
vid e c us tomize d MAX1450 s olutions . Conta c t the
factory for additional information.
PART
TEMP. RANGE
0°C to +70°C
0°C to +70°C
-40°C to +85°C
PIN-PACKAGE
20 SSOP
MAX1450CAP
MAX1450C/D
MAX1450EAP
Dice*
20 SSOP
* Dice are tested at T = +25°C, DC parameters only.
A
Ap p lic a t io n s
Piezoresistive Pressure and Acceleration
Transducers and Transmitters
Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) Sensors
Automotive Systems
Rail-to-Rail is a registered trademark of Nippon Motorola, Ltd.
Fu n c t io n a l Dia g ra m
Hydraulic Systems
Industrial Pressure Sensors
FSOTRIM V
DD
P in Co n fig u ra t io n
MAX1450
CURRENT
SOURCE
V
DD
TOP VIEW
A2
A1
A0
ISRC
INP
I.C.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
20 INM
19
V
SS
I.C.
18 BDRIVE
17 ISRC
16 I.C.
BDRIVE
INP
+
-
SOTC
SOFF
A1
OUT
PGA
A = 1
INM
MAX1450
SOTC
SOFF
15
V
DD
OFFTC
OFFSET
A0
14 OUT
13 A2
OFFTC
OFFSET
BBUF
12 I.C.
BBUF 10
11 FSOTRIM
V
SS
SSOP
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