Data Sheet
Rev. 1.11 / June 2011
ZSSC3008
Sensor Signal Conditioner with Diagnostics
ZSSC3008
Sensor Signal Conditioner with Diagnostics
Brief Description
The ZSSC3008 is a sensor signal conditioner IC that
is adjustable to nearly all piezo-resistive bridge sen-
sors. Measured and corrected bridge values are pro-
vided at the SIG™ pin, which can be configured as
an analog voltage output or as a one-wire serial dig-
ital output.
The digital one-wire interface (OWI) can be used for
a simple PC-controlled calibration procedure to pro-
gram a set of calibration coefficients into an on-chip
EEPROM. The calibrated ZSSC3008 and a specific
sensor are mated digitally: fast, precise, and without
the cost overhead associated with trimming by exter-
nal devices or laser. Integrated diagnostics functions
make the ZSSC3008 particularly well-suited for auto-
motive applications.*
Benefits
PC-controlled configuration and calibration via
one-wire interface – simple, low cost
High accuracy (±0.1% FSO @ -25 to 85°C;
±0.25% FSO @ -40 to 125°C)
Single-pass calibration – quick and precise
Available Support
Development Kit available
Multi-Unit Calibrator Kit available
Support for industrial mass calibration available
Quick circuit customization possible for large
production volumes
Physical Characteristics
Features
Wide operation temperature: –40°C to +125°C
Supply voltage 2.7 to 5.5V; with external JFET,
5.5 to 30V
Small SOP8 package
Digital compensation of sensor offset, sensitivity,
and non-linearity
Programmable analog gain and digital gain;
accommodates bridges with spans < 1mV/V
and high offset
Many diagnostic features on chip (e.g., EEPROM
signature, bridge connection checks, bridge short
detection, power loss detection)
Independently programmable high and low
clipping levels
24-bit customer ID field for module traceability
Output options: rail-to-rail ratiometric analog
voltage (12-bit resolution), absolute analog
voltage, digital one-wire interface
Fast power-up to data out response; output
available 5ms after power-up
Current consumption depends on programmed
sample rate: 1mA down to 250A (typical)
Fast response time: 1ms (typical)
High voltage protection up to 30V with
external JFET
ZSSC3008 Application Circuit
V
supply
+2.7 to +5.5 V
VDD
SIG™
OUT/OWI
ZSSC3008
VBP
Vgate
VBN
VSS
0.1
F
Ground
* Not AEC-Q100-qualified.
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Zentrum Mikroelektronik Dresden AG
— Rev. 1.11
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ZSSC3008
Sensor Signal Conditioner with Diagnostics
ZSSC3008 Block Diagram
0.1 F
JFET
1
(Optional if supply is 2.7 to 5.5 V)
S
D
5.5 V to 30 V
V
SUPPLY
Highly Versatile Applications
in Many Markets Including
Industrial
Building Automation
Office Automation
White Goods
Automotive *
Portable Devices
Your Innovative Designs
V
DD
(2.7 to 5.5 V)
Vgate
Sensor
Diagnostics
VBP
VBN
VDD
Regulator
ZSSC3008
12-Bit
DAC
A
INMUX
PREAMP
EEPROM
with Charge
Pump
_
D
ZACwire
TM
Interface
SIG
TM
0 V to 1 V
Ratiometric
Rail-to-Rail
OWI/ZACwire
TM
+
14-Bit ADC
OUTBUF1
(Optional)
Bsink
Power Save
POR/Oscillator
Digital
Core
Power Lost
Diagnostic
Analog Block
* Not AEC-Q100-qualified.
Digital Block
VSS
Rail-to-Rail Ratiometric Voltage Output Applications
Absolute Analog Voltage Output Applications
Product Ordering Codes
(Please contact ZMDI Sales for additional options.)
Sales Code
ZSSC3008AA2R
ZSSC3008AA2T
ZSSC3008KIT
Description
ZSSC3008 SOP8 (150 mil) — Temperature range: -40°C to +125°C
ZSSC3008 SOP8 (150 mil) — Temperature range: -40°C to +125°C
ZSSC3008 SSC Evaluation Kit: Communication Board, SSC Board, Sensor Replacement Board,
Evaluation Software, USB Cable, 5 IC Samples
Tube
Kit
Package
Tape and Reel
Sales and Further Information
Zentrum Mikroelektronik
Dresden AG (ZMD AG)
Grenzstrasse 28
01109 Dresden
Germany
Phone
Fax
+49 (0)351.8822.7.772
+49(0)351.8822.87.772
www.zmdi.com
Zentrum Mikroelektronik
Dresden AG, Japan Office
2nd Floor, Shinbashi Tokyu Bldg.
4-21-3, Shinbashi, Minato-ku
Tokyo, 105-0004
Japan
Phone
Fax
+81.3.6895.7410
+81.3.6895.7301
SSC@zmdi.com
ZMD Far East, Ltd.
3F, No. 51, Sec. 2,
Keelung Road
11052 Taipei
Taiwan
Phone
Fax
+886.2.2377.8189
+886.2.2377.8199
ZMD America, Inc.
8413 Excelsior Drive
Suite 200
Madison, WI 53717
USA
Phone
Fax
+1 (608) 829-1987
+1 (631) 549-2882
DISCLAIMER: This information applies to a product under development. Its characteristics and specifications are subject to change without notice. Zentrum Mikroelektronik Dresden AG
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AG — Rev.1.11
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ZSSC3008
Sensor Signal Conditioner with Diagnostics
Contents
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Electrical Characteristics ......................................................................................................8
1.1. Absolute Maximum Ratings ............................................................................................8
1.2. Recommended Operating Conditions .............................................................................8
1.3. Electrical Parameters ......................................................................................................9
1.4. Analog Input versus Output Resolution.........................................................................11
Circuit Description ..............................................................................................................14
2.1. Signal Flow and Block Diagram ....................................................................................14
2.2. Analog Front End ..........................................................................................................15
2.2.1. Bridge Supply ..........................................................................................................15
2.2.2. PREAMP Block........................................................................................................15
2.2.3. Analog-to-Digital Converter (ADC)...........................................................................15
2.3. Digital Signal Processor ................................................................................................16
2.3.1. EEPROM .................................................................................................................16
2.3.2. One-Wire Interface - ZACwire™ ..............................................................................17
2.4. Output Stage.................................................................................................................17
2.4.1. Digital to Analog Converter (Output DAC) with Programmable Clipping Limits .......17
2.4.2. Output Buffer ...........................................................................................................18
2.4.3. Voltage Reference Block .........................................................................................18
2.5. Clock Generator / Power-On Reset (CLKPOR) ............................................................19
2.5.1. Trimming the Oscillator............................................................................................20
2.6. Diagnostic Features ......................................................................................................20
2.6.1. EEPROM Integrity ...................................................................................................21
2.6.2. Sensor Connection Check .......................................................................................21
2.6.3. Sensor Short Check.................................................................................................21
2.6.4. Power Loss Detection..............................................................................................22
Functional Description ........................................................................................................22
3.1. General Working Mode .................................................................................................22
3.2. ZACwire™ Communication Interface ............................................................................24
3.2.1. Properties and Parameters......................................................................................24
3.2.2. Bit Encoding ............................................................................................................24
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3.2.3. Write Operation from Master to ZSSC3008 .............................................................25
3.2.4. ZSSC3008 Read Operations ...................................................................................25
3.2.5. High Level Protocol..................................................................................................28
3.3. Command/Data Bytes Encoding ...................................................................................29
3.4. Calibration Sequence....................................................................................................30
3.5. EEPROM Bits ...............................................................................................................32
3.6. Calibration Math............................................................................................................35
3.6.1. Correction Coefficients ............................................................................................35
3.6.2. Interpretation of Binary Numbers for Correction Coefficients...................................35
3.7. Reading EEPROM Contents.........................................................................................37
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Application Circuit Examples ..............................................................................................38
4.1. Three-Wire Rail-to-Rail Ratiometric Output...................................................................38
4.2. Absolute Analog Voltage Output ...................................................................................39
4.3. Three-Wire Ratiometric Output with Over-Voltage Protection.......................................40
4.4. Digital Output ................................................................................................................40
4.5. Output Resistor/Capacitor Limits ..................................................................................40
EEPROM Restoration.........................................................................................................41
5.1. Default EEPROM Contents...........................................................................................41
5.1.1. Osc_Trim .................................................................................................................41
5.1.2. 1V_Trim/JFET_Trim ................................................................................................41
5.2. EEPROM Restoration Procedure..................................................................................41
Pin Configuration and Package ..........................................................................................43
ESD/Latch-Up-Protection ...................................................................................................44
Test ....................................................................................................................................44
Quality and Reliability .........................................................................................................44
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10 Customization.....................................................................................................................44
11 Product Ordering Codes .....................................................................................................44
12 Related Documents ............................................................................................................45
13 Definitions of Acronyms ......................................................................................................45
14 Document Revision History ................................................................................................46
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