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Applications 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 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
VSON (DRC) 10 9 mm² (3 mm × 3 mm)
  • Wide Operating Voltage Range: 1.8 V to 3.3 V
  • Sensor Frequency Range: 500 kHz to 10 MHz
  • RP Resolution: 16-Bit
  • L Resolution: 16- or 24-Bit
  • 180-kSPS Conversion Rate
  • Threshold Detection Functionality
  • 1% Part-to-Part Variation in RP Measurement
  • Supply Current:
    • 1.4-µA Shutdown mode
    • 135-µA Sleep mode
    • 1.9-mA Active Mode (no sensor connected)
  • Sub-Micron Distance Resolution Achievable
  • Remote Sensor Placement Isolating the LDC from Harsh Environments
  • Robust Against Environmental Interferences such as Oil, Water, Dirt, or Dust
  • Minimal External Components
  • Magnet-Free Operation
  • Operating Temperature: –40°C to +125°C
  • Wide Operating Voltage Range: 1.8 V to 3.3 V
  • Sensor Frequency Range: 500 kHz to 10 MHz
  • RP Resolution: 16-Bit
  • L Resolution: 16- or 24-Bit
  • 180-kSPS Conversion Rate
  • Threshold Detection Functionality
  • 1% Part-to-Part Variation in RP Measurement
  • Supply Current:
    • 1.4-µA Shutdown mode
    • 135-µA Sleep mode
    • 1.9-mA Active Mode (no sensor connected)
  • Sub-Micron Distance Resolution Achievable
  • Remote Sensor Placement Isolating the LDC from Harsh Environments
  • Robust Against Environmental Interferences such as Oil, Water, Dirt, or Dust
  • Minimal External Components
  • Magnet-Free Operation
  • Operating Temperature: –40°C to +125°C

The LDC1101 is a 1.8-V to 3.3-V, high-resolution inductance-to-digital converter for short-range, high-speed, contactless sensing of position, rotation, or motion, enabling reliable, accurate measurements even in the presence of dust or dirt, making it ideal for open or harsh environments.

The LDC1101 features dual inductive measurement cores, allowing for > 150 ksps 16-bit RP and L measurements simultaneous with a high-resolution L measurement which can sample at > 180 ksps with a resolution of up to 24 bits. The LDC1101 includes a threshold-compare function which can be dynamically updated while the device is running.

Inductive sensing technology enables precise measurement of linear/angular position, displacement, motion, compression, vibration, metal composition, and many other applications in markets including automotive, consumer, computer, industrial, medical, and communications. Inductive sensing offers better performance and reliability at lower cost than other, competing solutions.

The LDC1101 offers these benefits of inductive sensing in a small 3-mm × 3-mm 10-pin VSON package. The LDC1101 can be easily configured by a microcontroller using the 4-pin SPI™.

The LDC1101 is a 1.8-V to 3.3-V, high-resolution inductance-to-digital converter for short-range, high-speed, contactless sensing of position, rotation, or motion, enabling reliable, accurate measurements even in the presence of dust or dirt, making it ideal for open or harsh environments.

The LDC1101 features dual inductive measurement cores, allowing for > 150 ksps 16-bit RP and L measurements simultaneous with a high-resolution L measurement which can sample at > 180 ksps with a resolution of up to 24 bits. The LDC1101 includes a threshold-compare function which can be dynamically updated while the device is running.

Inductive sensing technology enables precise measurement of linear/angular position, displacement, motion, compression, vibration, metal composition, and many other applications in markets including automotive, consumer, computer, industrial, medical, and communications. Inductive sensing offers better performance and reliability at lower cost than other, competing solutions.

The LDC1101 offers these benefits of inductive sensing in a small 3-mm × 3-mm 10-pin VSON package. The LDC1101 can be easily configured by a microcontroller using the 4-pin SPI™.

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* Data sheet LDC1101 1.8-V High-Resolution, High-Speed Inductance-to-Digital Converter datasheet (Rev. D) PDF | HTML Oct 3, 2016
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 EMI Considerations for Inductive Sensing Feb 22, 2017
Technical article How to use the LDC calculations tool PDF | HTML Nov 10, 2016
Technical article Did you know inductive proximity sensing can be implemented with a single chip? PDF | HTML Apr 25, 2016
Application note Setting LDC1312/4, LDC1612/4, and LDC1101 Sensor Drive Configuration PDF | HTML Apr 5, 2016
Application note Optimizing L Measurement Resolution for the LDC161x and LDC1101 PDF | HTML Feb 12, 2016
Technical article Inductive sensing: target size matters PDF | HTML Nov 16, 2015
Application note Measuring Rp of an L-C Sensor for Inductive Sensing Oct 1, 2015

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Evaluation board

LDC1101EVM — LDC1101 1.8V, High Resolution Inductance to Digital Converter Evaluation Module

The LDC1101 evaluation module demonstrates inductive sensing technology to sense and measure the presence or position of a conductive target. The evaluation board includes an example PCB sensor coil that connects to the LDC1101. An MSP430 microcontroller is used to interface the LDC to a host (...)
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SNOC028 — Sensing Solutions EVM GUI Tool v1.10.0

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Simulation model

LDC1101 IBIS MODEL

SNIM009.ZIP (50 KB) - 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-00460 — Inductive Linear Position Sensing Booster Pack Reference Design

Typical implementations of distance measurements use expensive rare-earth magnets. To lower overall system cost, this reference design walks through the implementation of industry’s first inductance-to-digital converters from TI for linear position sensing without the use of any expensive (...)

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TIDA-00563 — Inductive Proximity Switch BoosterPack Reference Design

TIDA-00563 offers highly-integrated analog front end (AFE) inductance-to-digital converters (LDCs) optimized for use in industrial proximity sensors for contactless and robust applications such as presence detection and event counting. Inductive sensing technology provides reliable and accurate (...)

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