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Applications Encoders/event counters, Metal proximity detection Number of input channels 1 Rating Catalog Vs (max) (V) 3.46 Vs (min) (V) 1.71 Operating temperature range (°C) -40 to 125
Applications Encoders/event counters, Metal proximity detection Number of input channels 1 Rating Catalog Vs (max) (V) 3.46 Vs (min) (V) 1.71 Operating temperature range (°C) -40 to 125
WSON (DSG) 8 4 mm² (2 mm × 2 mm)
  • Functional Safety-Capable
  • Threshold tolerance: <1 % of coil diameter
  • Temperature stable switching operation
  • Average supply current: < 20µA at 10sps
  • Shutdown supply current: 140nA
  • Push-pull output
  • Resistor programmable threshold
  • Insensitive to DC magnetic fields
  • Contactless switching operation
  • Sample rate up to 4ksps
  • Supply voltage: 1.8V – 3.3V
  • Operating temperature range: –40 to 125 °C
  • Functional Safety-Capable
  • Threshold tolerance: <1 % of coil diameter
  • Temperature stable switching operation
  • Average supply current: < 20µA at 10sps
  • Shutdown supply current: 140nA
  • Push-pull output
  • Resistor programmable threshold
  • Insensitive to DC magnetic fields
  • Contactless switching operation
  • Sample rate up to 4ksps
  • Supply voltage: 1.8V – 3.3V
  • Operating temperature range: –40 to 125 °C

The LDC0851 is a close range inductive switch ideal for contactless, simple switch applications such as presence detection and event counting.

The switch is triggered when a conductive object comes within close proximity of the sensing coil. Hysteresis is included to ensure a reliable switching threshold. The differential implementation prevents false triggering over environmental factors such as temperature variation or humidity effects. The LDC0851 does not require an MCU to operate, allowing for a simplistic solution.

Inductive sensing technology provides reliable and accurate sensing even in the presence of dirt, oil, or moisture making it ideal for use in harsh or dirty environments. The solid state switching eliminates the failures due to reed, mechanical, or contact switching. Unlike competitive products, the LDC0851 does not require magnets, nor is it affected by DC magnetic fields.

The LDC0851 is a close range inductive switch ideal for contactless, simple switch applications such as presence detection and event counting.

The switch is triggered when a conductive object comes within close proximity of the sensing coil. Hysteresis is included to ensure a reliable switching threshold. The differential implementation prevents false triggering over environmental factors such as temperature variation or humidity effects. The LDC0851 does not require an MCU to operate, allowing for a simplistic solution.

Inductive sensing technology provides reliable and accurate sensing even in the presence of dirt, oil, or moisture making it ideal for use in harsh or dirty environments. The solid state switching eliminates the failures due to reed, mechanical, or contact switching. Unlike competitive products, the LDC0851 does not require magnets, nor is it affected by DC magnetic fields.

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* Data sheet LDC0851 Differential Inductive Switch datasheet (Rev. B) PDF | HTML Apr 16, 2024
Functional safety information LDC0851 Functional Safety, FIT Rate, Failure Mode Distribution and Pin FMA (Rev. A) PDF | HTML Apr 16, 2024
Application note Common Inductive and Capacitive Sensing Applications (Rev. B) PDF | HTML Jun 22, 2021
Application note Simulate Inductive Sensors Using FEMM (Finite Element Method Magnetics) (Rev. A) PDF | HTML Jun 16, 2021
Application note LDC Device Selection Guide (Rev. D) PDF | HTML Jun 15, 2021
Application note Sensor Design for Inductive Sensing Applications Using LDC (Rev. C) PDF | HTML May 21, 2021
Application note LDC Target Design (Rev. B) PDF | HTML May 13, 2021
Application note LDC0851 Quick-Start Guide (Rev. A) PDF | HTML Feb 7, 2020
Technical article Understanding tamper detection sensors PDF | HTML Nov 18, 2019
Technical article An open-and-shut case, part 2: advantages of inductive-based case tamper detection PDF | HTML Nov 29, 2018
Technical article An open-and-shut case, part 1: limitations of mechanical case tamper detection in PDF | HTML Nov 15, 2018
Application note LDC0851 Stacked Coil Design Considerations Feb 12, 2018
Application note EMI Considerations for Inductive Sensing Feb 22, 2017
Technical article Inductive sensing: reliably detect faults in circuit breakers using contactless in PDF | HTML Jan 17, 2017
Application note LDC0851 - Troubleshooting Jan 3, 2017
Technical article Inductive sensing: make your proximity-switch applications as easy as 1, 2, 3 with PDF | HTML Dec 13, 2016
Technical article How you can use the LDC racetrack inductor designer tool PDF | HTML Nov 29, 2016
Technical article How to use the LDC calculations tool PDF | HTML Nov 10, 2016
Technical article Inductive sensing: WEBENCH® Coil Designer now designs stacked coils for switch app PDF | HTML Aug 17, 2016
Technical article Inductive sensing: How can an inductive switch be used for lid open/close detectio PDF | HTML Aug 15, 2016
Technical article Inductive sensing: prototype side-by-side coils in four easy steps PDF | HTML Jul 25, 2016
Technical article Inductive sensing: Switch applications made simple PDF | HTML May 11, 2016
Technical article Inductive sensing: target size matters PDF | HTML Nov 16, 2015

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Evaluation board

LDC0851EVM — LDC0851EVM - High Accuracy Inductive Switch with Stacked Coils Evaluation Module

The LDC0851 evaluation module demonstrates inductive sensing technology to accurately detect the presence of a conductive target passing a fixed threshold. The evaluation module includes a perforated and interchangeable 4-layer PCB where both the sensing coil and reference coil are stacted for (...)

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LDC0851 IBIS Model

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Calculation tool

LDC-CALCULATOR-TOOLS — Inductive Sensing Design Calculator Tool

The inductive sensing calculator tools provide two Excel spreadsheets to assist in the design process for inductive-to-digital converter (LDC) devices. These tools provide coil design assistance as well as some device-specific configurations.

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Reference design

TIDA-00828 — Inductive Sensing 32-Position Encoder Knob Reference Design using the LDC0851

An inductive sensing based incremental encoder knob design can provide a robust and low-cost interface for control inputs.  It can reliably operate in environments which have dirt, moisture, or oil which would pose issues for alternate sensing technologies. This solution requires no magnets.
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TIDA-00851-LDC0851 — LDC0851 Event Counting Reference Design

An inductive sensing (LDC)-based event counting design providing a robust and low-cost interface for speed measurement and event counting applications.  The solution doesn't require magnets and reliably operates in environments with dirt, moisture or oil that usually pose challenges for (...)
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TIDA-01377 — Case Tamper Detection Reference Design Using Inductive Sensing

The physical case surrounding a smart meter is the first line of defense against tampering. Smart meter designs must incorporate some way to detect when the meter case is opened in order to alert service providers to a possible tamper attack.  This reference design implements a new method for (...)
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