SNVSBF7 November   2019 LDC1001

PRODUCTION DATA.  

  1. 1 Features
  2. 2 Applications
  3. 3 Description
    1.     Axial Distance Sensing Application
  4. 4 Revision History
  5. 5 Pin Configuration and Functions
    1.     Pin Functions
  6. 6 Specifications
    1. 6.1 Absolute Maximum Ratings
    2. 6.2 ESD Ratings
    3. 6.3 Recommended Operating Condition
    4. 6.4 Thermal Information
    5. 6.5 Electrical Characteristics
    6. 6.6 Timing Requirements
    7. 6.7 Typical Characteristics
  7. 7 Detailed Description
    1. 7.1 Overview
    2. 7.2 Functional Block Diagram
    3. 7.3 Feature Description
      1. 7.3.1 Inductive Sensing
      2. 7.3.2 Measuring RP With LDC1001
      3. 7.3.3 Measuring Inductance With LDC1001
    4. 7.4 Device Functional Modes
      1. 7.4.1 Power Modes
      2. 7.4.2 INTB Pin Modes
        1. 7.4.2.1 Comparator Mode
        2. 7.4.2.2 Wake-Up Mode
        3. 7.4.2.3 DRDY Mode
    5. 7.5 Programming
      1. 7.5.1 SPI Description
        1. 7.5.1.1 Extended SPI Transactions
    6. 7.6 Register Maps
      1. 7.6.1 Register Description
        1. 7.6.1.1  Revision ID (Address = 0x00)
        2. 7.6.1.2  RP_MAX (Address = 0x01)
        3. 7.6.1.3  RP_MIN (Address = 0x02)
        4. 7.6.1.4  Watchdog Timer Frequency (Address = 0x03)
        5. 7.6.1.5  LDC Configuration (Address = 0x04)
        6. 7.6.1.6  Clock Configuration (Address = 0x05)
        7. 7.6.1.7  Comparator Threshold High LSB (Address = 0x06)
        8. 7.6.1.8  Comparator Threshold High MSB (Address = 0x07)
        9. 7.6.1.9  Comparator Threshold Low LSB (Address = 0x08)
        10. 7.6.1.10 Comparator Threshold Low MSB (Address = 0x09)
        11. 7.6.1.11 INTB Pin Configuration (Address = 0x0A)
        12. 7.6.1.12 Power Configuration (Address = 0x0B)
        13. 7.6.1.13 Status (Address = 0x20)
        14. 7.6.1.14 Proximity Data LSB (Address = 0x21)
        15. 7.6.1.15 Proximity Data MSB (Address = 0x22)
        16. 7.6.1.16 Frequency Counter LSB (Address = 0x23)
        17. 7.6.1.17 Frequency Counter Mid-Byte (Address = 0x24)
        18. 7.6.1.18 Frequency Counter MSB (Address = 0x25)
  8. 8 Application and Implementation
    1. 8.1 Application Information
      1. 8.1.1 Calculation of RP_MIN and RP_MAX
        1. 8.1.1.1 RP_MAX
        2. 8.1.1.2 RP_MIN
      2. 8.1.2 Output Data Rate
      3. 8.1.3 Choosing Filter Capacitor (CFA and CFB Pins)
    2. 8.2 Typical Application
      1. 8.2.1 Axial Distance Sensing Using a PCB Sensor With LDC1001
        1. 8.2.1.1 Design Requirements
        2. 8.2.1.2 Detailed Design Procedure
          1. 8.2.1.2.1 Sensor and Target
          2. 8.2.1.2.2 Calculating Sensor Capacitor
          3. 8.2.1.2.3 Choosing Filter Capacitor
          4. 8.2.1.2.4 Setting RP_MIN and RP_MAX
          5. 8.2.1.2.5 Calculating Minimum Sensor Frequency
        3. 8.2.1.3 Application Curve
  9. 9 Power Supply Recommendations
  10. 10Layout
    1. 10.1 Layout Guidelines
    2. 10.2 Layout Example
  11. 11Device and Documentation Support
    1. 11.1 Documentation Support
      1. 11.1.1 Related Documentation
    2. 11.2 Support Resources
    3. 11.3 Trademarks
    4. 11.4 Electrostatic Discharge Caution
    5. 11.5 Glossary
  12. 12Mechanical, Packaging, and Orderable Information

Package Options

Mechanical Data (Package|Pins)
Thermal pad, mechanical data (Package|Pins)
Orderable Information

8.2.1.2.2 Calculating Sensor Capacitor

Sensor frequency depends on various factors in the application. In this example, use Equation 8 to calculate the sensor frequency to achieve an output data rate of 28 KSPS per the design parameter.

Equation 8. LDC1001 eq06_snoscx2.gif

With an LDC1001 RESPONSE_TIME setting of 384 and an output data rate specification of 28 KSPS, the sensor frequency calculated in Equation 8 is 3.6 MHz.

Using Equation 9, the sensor capacitor is 108 pF with the sensor inductance of 18 µH. A 100-pF sensor capacitor will slightly increase the sensor frequency to 3.75 MHz and provide a sample rate of 29.3 KSPS.

Equation 9. LDC1001 eq04_snoscx2.gif

As the target interacts with the sensor inductance, the apparent inductance will decrease. When the target is at the 1-mm minimum distance for this application, the maximum interaction will occur, and the sensor frequency will increase to 3.95 MHz.