SNOSDC7B December   2021  – December 2021 LDC3114-Q1

PRODUCTION DATA  

  1. 1 Features
  2. 2 Applications
  3. 3 Description
  4. 4 Revision History
  5. 5 Pin Configuration and Functions
  6. 6 Specifications
    1. 6.1 Absolute Maximum Ratings
    2. 6.2 ESD Ratings
    3. 6.3 Recommended Operating Conditions
    4. 6.4 Thermal Information
    5. 6.5 Electrical Characteristics
    6. 6.6 Digital Interface
    7. 6.7 I2C Interface
    8. 6.8 Timing Diagram
    9. 6.9 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 Multimode Operation
      2. 7.3.2 Multichannel and Single-Channel Operation
      3. 7.3.3 Raw Data Output
      4. 7.3.4 Button Output Interfaces
      5. 7.3.5 Programmable Button Sensitivity
      6. 7.3.6 Baseline Tracking
      7. 7.3.7 Integrated Button Algorithms
      8. 7.3.8 I2C Interface
        1. 7.3.8.1 I2C Interface Specifications
        2. 7.3.8.2 I2C Bus Control
    4. 7.4 Device Functional Modes
      1. 7.4.1 Normal Power Mode
      2. 7.4.2 Low Power Mode
      3. 7.4.3 Configuration Mode
    5. 7.5 Register Maps
      1. 7.5.1 LDC3114 Registers
      2. 7.5.2 Gain Table for Registers GAIN0, GAIN1, GAIN2, and GAIN3
  8. 8 Application and Implementation
    1. 8.1 Application Information
      1. 8.1.1  Theory of Operation
      2. 8.1.2  Designing Sensor Parameters
      3. 8.1.3  Setting COM Pin Capacitor
      4. 8.1.4  Defining Power-On Timing
      5. 8.1.5  Configuring Button or Raw Data Scan Rate
      6. 8.1.6  Programming Button or Raw Data Sampling Window
      7. 8.1.7  Scaling Frequency Counter Output
      8. 8.1.8  Setting Button Triggering Threshold
      9. 8.1.9  Tracking Baseline
      10. 8.1.10 Mitigating False Button Detections
        1. 8.1.10.1 Eliminating Common-Mode Change (Anti-Common)
        2. 8.1.10.2 Resolving Simultaneous Button Presses (Max-Win)
        3. 8.1.10.3 Overcoming Case Twisting (Anti-Twist)
        4. 8.1.10.4 Mitigating Metal Deformation (Anti-Deform)
      11. 8.1.11 Reporting Interrupts for Button Presses, Raw Data Ready and Error Conditions
      12. 8.1.12 Estimating Supply Current
    2. 8.2 Typical Application
      1. 8.2.1 Touch Button Design
        1. 8.2.1.1 Design Requirements
        2. 8.2.1.2 Detailed Design Procedure
        3. 8.2.1.3 Application Curves
  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 Receiving Notification of Documentation Updates
    3. 11.3 Support Resources
    4. 11.4 Trademarks
    5. 11.5 Electrostatic Discharge Caution
    6. 11.6 Glossary
  12. 12Mechanical, Packaging, and Orderable Information
    1. 12.1 Tape and Reel Information

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8.1.1 Theory of Operation

An AC current flowing through an inductor will generate an AC magnetic field. If a conductive material, such as a metal object, is in close proximity to the inductor, the magnetic field will induce circulating eddy currents on the surface of the conductor. The eddy currents are a function of the distance, size, and composition of the conductor. If the conductor is deflected toward the inductor as shown in Figure 8-1, more eddy currents will be generated.

GUID-DD79CE68-289A-4FC8-BA71-74F790B05362-low.pngFigure 8-1 Metal Deflection

The eddy currents create their own magnetic field, which opposes the original field generated by the inductor. This effect reduces the effective inductance of the system, resulting in an increase in sensor frequency. Figure 8-2 shows the inductance and frequency response of an example sensor with a diameter of 14 mm. As the sensitivity of an inductive sensor increases with closer targets, the conductive plate should be placed quite close to the sensor—typically 10% of the sensor diameter for circular coils. For rectangular or race-track-shaped coils, the target to sensor distance should typically be less than 10% of the shorter side of the coil.

GUID-D9C77860-91D2-4603-B2A9-5B4D389A7E40-low.gifFigure 8-2 Sensor Inductance and Frequency vs. Target Distance. Sensor Diameter = 14 mm

The output DATAn registers (Addresses 0x02 through 0x09) of the LDC3114-Q1 contain the processed values of the changes in sensor frequencies.