Renesas Electronics ZSSC3281 Resistive Sensor Signal Conditioner IC

Renesas Electronics ZSSC3281 Resistive Sensor Signal Conditioner (SSC) IC is optimized for highly accurate amplification, digitization, and sensor-specific correction of sensor signals. The ZSSC3281 is suitable for bridge and half-bridge sensors, as well as external voltage-source element and single-element sensors powered by an on-chip current source. Digital compensation of the sensor offset, sensitivity, temperature drift, and non-linearity is accomplished via a 32-bit Arm® M3-based math core running a correction algorithm. Calibration coefficients are stored in non-volatile, reprogrammable memory. The programmable, integrated sensor front-end allows the optimal application of sensors for a broad range of applications.

The ZSSC3281 provides measurement value readouts and programming capabilities via an I2C, SPI, or one-wire interface (OWI). The SSC also supports absolute and ratiometric voltage, current-loop, or interrupt outputs.

The Renesas Electronics ZSSC3281 Resistive Sensor Signal Conditioning IC is offered in a 5.0mm x 5.0mm QFN-40 package. The device is also available as a bare die on a 304µm or 725µm wafer, with or without inking.

Features

  • Digital communication and calibration interfaces:
    • SPI up to 10MHz
    • I2C (Standard, Fast, Fast+) and I3C SDR 
    • One-wire-interface (OWI), up to 100kBit/s
  • Accommodates nearly all resistive bridge sensor types (signal spans from 1mV/V up to 500mV/V)
  • Supports different sensor element configurations:
    • Resistive bridge or half-bridge
    • Resistive divider string
    • Voltage source
  • Programmable 16-bit digital-to-analog-converter and output, supporting “True-0V”-output
    • (0V to 1V) or (0V to 5V) absolute voltage output
    • VDD-ratiometric voltage output
    • 4mA to 20mA current-loop output supported 
    • 0V to 10V absolute-voltage output supported
  • On-chip temperature sensor
  • External temperature sensing supported
  • Wide operational temperature and supply range
  • On-chip voltage regulators for sensor supply and IC operation
  • Support for extra regulation by an external transistor
  • Programmable sensor-signal-conditioning math core
  • Reprogrammable, non-volatile memory (NVM)
  • On-chip diagnostics
    • Sensor connection
    • AFE self-test
    • Memory integrity
  • Package options
    • 5.0mm x 5.0mm QFN-40 package
    • Bare die on a 304µm wafer
    • Bare die on a 725µm wafer

Applications

  • Calibrated, continuously operating sensors with digital interface and/or analog output
  • Smart, digital sensors for energy-efficient solutions
  • Pressure, flow, and level sensing
  • Industrial applications and factory automation
  • Consumer and white goods
  • Medical and health monitors

Resources

  • Datasheet
  • Calibration Guide
  • Sensor Signal Conditioning ICs Overview

Typical Application Circuit

Application Circuit Diagram - Renesas Electronics ZSSC3281 Resistive Sensor Signal Conditioner IC

Block Diagram

Block Diagram - Renesas Electronics ZSSC3281 Resistive Sensor Signal Conditioner IC

Renesas Electronics ZSSC3281 Resistive Sensor Signal Conditioner IC