Capacitive Sensor Signal
Conditioner IC
ZSSC3230
Datasheet
Description
Features
The ZSSC3230 is a CMOS integrated circuit for accurate capaci-
tance-to-digital conversion and sensor-specific correction of
capacitive sensor signals. Digital compensation of sensor offset,
sensitivity, and temperature drift is accomplished via an internal
digital signal processor running a correction algorithm with
calibration coefficients stored in a nonvolatile, multiple-time
programmable (NVM) memory. Programming the ZSSC3230 is
simple via the serial interface. The interface is used for the PC-
controlled calibration procedure, which programs the set of
calibration coefficients in memory. The ZSSC3230 is configurable
for capacitive sensors with capacitances up to 30pF and will
provide an output resolution that is scalable up to 18-bit. It is
compatible with single-ended capacitive sensors. Measured and
corrected sensor values can be output as I2C (≤ 3.4MHz).
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Low current consumption: 1.3µA at 1 sample per second
Maximum target input capacitance: 30pF
Programmable capacitance span and offset
High sampling rate with 2ms at 14-bit resolution
ADC resolution: Adjustable in speed and resolution, 18-bit
maximum
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Internal auto-compensated temperature sensor; not stress
sensitive
Programmable measurement sequence, single-shot and
automatic cycling of measurements with end-of-sequence
interrupt output
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Oversampling modes using internal averaging
Interrupt features
The ZSSC3230 provides accelerated signal processing, increased
resolution, and improved noise immunity in order to support high-
speed control, safety, and real-time sensing applications with the
highest requirements for energy efficiency.
Integrated NVM for configuration and free space for
customer use
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Small die size
External reset pin (low active)
No external trimming components required
Highly integrated CMOS design
Basic Application Diagram
VDD
VSS
Physical Characteristics
VDD
C0
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Supply voltage VDD: 1.68V to 3.6V
VSS
CC
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Operating temperature: -40°C to 125°C depending on the part
code
C1
EOC
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I2C Interface compatible, supporting
Standard Mode(100kHz)
SDA
SCL
Fast Mode (400kHz)
High-Speed Mode (3.4MHz)
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Capacitive input range 0 to 30pF
Capacitive offset compensation 0 to 15pF
Available in 4 4 mm2 24-PQFN package or as die
ZSSC3230
SDA
SCL
Typical Applications
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Humidity sensors
Pressure sensors, level sensors
Smart, digital, capacitive sensors for energy-efficient solutions
Consumer / white goods (e.g., HVAC)
Medical applications
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October 15, 2019