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Product Folder Sample & Buy Support & Community Tools & Software Technical Documents Reference Design LDC1101 SNOSD01D – MAY 2015 – REVISED OCTOBER 2016 LDC1101 1.8-V High-Resolution, High-Speed Inductance-to-Digital Converter 1 Features 3 Description • • • • • • • • The LDC1101 is a 1.8-V to 3.3-V, high-resolution inductance-to-digital converter for short-range, highspeed, 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. 1 • • • • • • 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 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™. 2 Applications • • • • • • • • High-Speed Gear Counting High-Speed Event Counting Motor Speed Sensing Knobs and Dials for Appliances, Automotive, and Consumer Applications HMI for Appliances, Automotive, and Consumer Applications Buttons and Keypads Motor Control Metal Detection Device Information(1) PART NUMBER LDC1101 PACKAGE VSON (10) BODY SIZE (NOM) 3.00 mm × 3.00 mm (1) For all available packages, see the orderable addendum at the end of the data sheet. 4 Simplified Schematic 1.8V 1.8V VDD LDC1101 CLKIN CLKOUT VDD CLDO High Res L Meas Sensor INA INB Sensor Driver GND MCU Registers + Logic CSB RP + L Meas Threshold Compare SCLK SPI SDI SDO CSB SCLK MOSI MISO SPI Peripheral GND 1 An IMPORTANT NOTICE at the end of this data sheet addresses availability, warranty, changes, use in safety-critical applications, intellectual property matters and other important disclaimers. PRODUCTION DATA. LDC1101 SNOSD01D – MAY 2015 – REVISED OCTOBER 2016 www.ti.com Table of Contents 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Features .................................................................. Applications ........................................................... Description ............................................................. Simplified Schematic............................................. Revision History..................................................... Pin Configuration and Functions ......................... Specifications......................................................... 1 1 1 1 2 4 5 7.1 7.2 7.3 7.4 7.5 7.6 7.7 7.8 5 5 5 5 6 6 7 8 Absolute Maximum Ratings ...................................... ESD Ratings ............................................................ Recommended Operating Conditions....................... Thermal Information .................................................. Electrical Characteristics........................................... Digital Interface ......................................................... Timing Requirements ................................................ Typical Characteristics .............................................. Detailed Description ............................................ 10 8.1 Overview ................................................................. 10 8.2 Functional Block Diagram ....................................... 10 8.3 Feature Description................................................. 10 8.4 Device Functional Modes........................................ 11 8.5 Programming.......................................................... 13 8.6 Register Maps ........................................................ 15 9 Application and Implementation ........................ 31 9.1 Application Information............................................ 31 9.2 Typical Application ................................................. 42 10 Power Supply Recommendations ..................... 47 11 Layout................................................................... 47 11.1 Layout Guidelines ................................................. 47 11.2 Layout Example .................................................... 48 12 Device and Documentation Support ................. 49 12.1 12.2 12.3 12.4 12.5 12.6 Device Support .................................................... Documentation Support ........................................ Community Resources.......................................... Trademarks ........................................................... Electrostatic Discharge Caution ............................ Glossary ................................................................ 49 49 49 49 49 50 13 Mechanical, Packaging, and Orderable Information ........................................................... 50 5 Revision History Changes from Revision C (February 2016) to Revision D Page • Added link to Application Note SNOA944 ............................................................................................................................ 12 • Changed RPMAX_DIS field name to HIGH_Q_SENSOR, as this is clearer for when to use this mode. .......................... 16 • Changed location of notes detailing register read sequence from inside field entry in table to paragraph under register title. .......................................................................................................................................................................... 25 • Changed Field R/W value to R/W. ...................................................................................................................................... 26 • Added links to LDC1101 Reference Designs ...................................................................................................................... 31 • Added clarification on L-only mode or RP+L mode in example configuration .................................................................... 44 • Changed incorrect value in table ......................................................................................................................................... 44 Changes from Revision B (July 2015) to Revision C Page • Added top navigator icon for TI Designs ............................................................................................................................... 1 • Changed "8.6 µs" to "5.44 µs" .............................................................................................................................................. 12 • Changed "87.38 ms" to "65.54 ms" ...................................................................................................................................... 12 • Changed "Valid range: 2 ≤ RCOUNT[15:8]..." to "Valid range: 2 ≤ RCOUNT[15:0]..." ........................................................ 26 • Added "When LHR_OFFSET =0x0000, ƒSENSOR can be determined by:"............................................................................ 28 Changes from Revision A (June 2015) to Revision B Page • Changed Register type and reset values for some fields which where incomplete. ............................................................ 16 • Changed NAME to INTB_MODE.......................................................................................................................................... 21 • Changed DRDY to INTB in INTB2SDO field descriiption..................................................................................................... 21 • Changed RP Threshold and L Threshold field names in RP_HI_LON and L_HI_LON fields ............................................. 24 • Changed Incorrect resistance value ..................................................................................................................................... 43 • Changed Calculations of reference count setting................................................................................................................. 44 2 Submit Documentation Feedback Copyright © 2015–2016, Texas Instruments Incorporated Product Folder Links: LDC1101 LDC1101 www.ti.com SNOSD01D – MAY 2015 – REVISED OCTOBER 2016 Changes from Original (May 2015) to Revision A • Page Added full datasheet to replace the Product Preview ............................................................................................................ 1 Submit Documentation Feedback Copyright © 2015–2016, Texas Instruments Incorporated Product Folder Links: LDC1101 3 LDC1101 SNOSD01D – MAY 2015 – REVISED OCTOBER 2016 www.ti.com 6 Pin Configuration and Functions DRC Package 10-Pin VSON Top View SDO/INTB 1 10 CLDO CLKIN 2 9 VDD SCLK 3 8 GND SDI 4 7 INA CSB 5 6 INB DAP Pin Functions PIN TYPE (1) DESCRIPTION NAME NO. CLDO 10 P Internal LDO bypassing pin. A 15-nF capacitor must be connected from this pin to GND. CLKIN 2 I External time-base clock Input CSB 5 I SPI CSB. Multiple devices can be connected on the same SPI bus and CSB can be used to uniquely select desired device. CSB must be toggled for proper device operation. DAP – – Connect to ground for improved thermal performance (2) GND 8 G Ground INA 7 A External LC sensor – connect to external LC sensor INB 6 A External LC sensor – connect to external LC sensor SCLK 3 I SPI clock input SDI 4 I SPI data input – connect to MOSI of SPI master SDO/INTB 1 O SPI data output/INTB – Connect to MISO of SPI master. When CSB is high, this pin is High-Z. Alternatively, this pin can be configured to function as INTB VDD 9 P Power supply (1) (2) 4 P= Power, G=Ground, I=Input, O=Output, A=Analog There is an internal electrical connection between the exposed Die Attach Pad (DAP) and the GND pin of the device. Although the DAP can be left floating, for best performance the DAP must be connected to the same potential as the GND pin of the device. Do not use the DAP as the primary ground for the device. The device GND pin must always be connected to ground. Submit Documentation Feedback Copyright © 2015–2016, Texas Instruments Incorporated Product Folder Links: LDC1101 LDC1101 www.ti.com SNOSD01D – MAY 2015 – REVISED OCTOBER 2016 7 Specifications 7.1 Absolute Maximum Ratings over operating free-air temperature range (unless otherwise noted) (1) MIN VDD MAX UNIT 3.6 V Supply voltage range Voltage on INA, INB –0.3 2.3 V Voltage on CLDO –0.3 1.9 V Voltage on any other pin (2) –0.3 VDD + 0.3 V TJ Junction temperature –55 125 °C Tstg Storage temperature –65 125 °C Vi (1) (2) Stresses beyond those listed under Absolute Maximum Ratings may cause permanent damage to the device. These are stress ratings only, which do not imply functional operation of the device at these or any other conditions beyond those indicated under Recommended Operating Conditions. Exposure to absolute-maximum-rated conditions for extended periods may affect device reliability. Maximum voltage across any two pins is VDD+0.3. 7.2 ESD Ratings VALUE V(ESD) (1) (2) Electrostatic discharge Human-body model (HBM), per ANSI/ESDA/JEDEC JS-001 (1) ±2000 Charged-device model (CDM), per JEDEC specification JESD22-C101 (2) ±1000 UNIT V JEDEC document JEP155 states that 500-V HBM allows safe manufacturing with a standard ESD control process. JEDEC document JEP157 states that 250-V CDM allows safe manufacturing with a standard ESD control process. 7.3 Recommended Operating Conditions over operating free-air temperature range (unless otherwise noted) MIN NOM MAX UNIT VDD Supply voltage 1.71 3.46 V TJ Junction temperature –40 125 °C 7.4 Thermal Information LDC1101 THERMAL METRIC (1) DRC (VSON) UNIT 10 PINS RθJA Junction-to-ambient thermal resistance 44.2 °C/W RθJC(top) Junction-to-case (top) thermal resistance 50.1 °C/W RθJB Junction-to-board thermal resistance 19.6 °C/W ψJT Junction-to-top characterization parameter 0.7 °C/W ψJB Junction-to-board characterization parameter 19.8 °C/W RθJC(bot) Junction-to-case (bottom) thermal resistance 4.4 °C/W (1) For more information about traditional and new thermal metrics, see the Semiconductor and IC Package Thermal Metrics application report, SPRA953. Submit Documentation Feedback Copyright © 2015–2016, Texas Instruments Incorporated Product Folder Links: LDC1101 5 LDC1101 SNOSD01D – MAY 2015 – REVISED OCTOBER 2016 www.ti.com 7.5 Electrical Characteristics Over recommended operating conditions unless otherwise noted. VDD = 1.8 V, TA = 25°C. TEST CONDITION (1) PARAMETER MIN (2) TYP (3) MAX (2) UNIT POWER VDD Supply voltage IDD Supply current START_CONFIG= 0x00, no sensor connected 1.71 1.9 3.46 V 2.7 mA IDDS Supply current including sensor current ƒCLKIN = 16 MHz, ƒSENSOR = 2 MHz, START_CONFIG = 0x00 3.2 IDDSL Sleep mode supply current START_CONFIG =0x01 135 180 µA ISD Shutdown mode supply current 1.4 6.7 µA 0.602 mA mA SENSOR RP Measurement part-to-part variation RESP_TIME= 6144, D_CONFIG=0x00, ALT_CONFIG=0x00, START_CONFIG = 0x00, ƒSENSOR = 2 MHz ISENSORMAX Sensor maximum current drive RP_MIN = b111, START_CONFIG=0x00, D_CONFIG=0x00, ALT_CONFIG=0x00 ISENSORMIN Sensor minimum current drive RP_MAX = b000, HIGH_Q_SENSOR=b0, START_CONFIG=0x00, D_CONFIG=0x00, ALT_CONFIG=0x00 ƒSENSOR Sensor resonant frequency Device settings and Sensor compliant as detailed in LDC1101 RP Configuration RPRES RP Measurement resolution 16 bits Inductance sensing resolution – RP+L Mode 16 bits Inductance sensing resolution – LHR Mode 24 bits 1.2 VPP LRES 1% 0.598 0.6 4.7 0.5 µA 10 MHz Sensor oscillation amplitude INA – INB, START_CONFIG=0x00, D_CONFIG=0x00, ALT_CONFIG=0x00 tS_MIN Minimum response time (RP+L mode) RP+L Mode, RESP_TIME=b010 192 ÷ ƒSENSOR s tS_MAX Maximum response time (RP+L mode) RP+L Mode, RESP_TIME=b111 6144 ÷ ƒSENSOR s Ts_MAX High Res L maximum measurement interval LHR_REF_COUNT=0xFFFF, START_CONFIG=0x00 (220+39) ÷ ƒCLKIN s SRMAXRP RP+L Mode maximum sample rate ƒCLKIN=16 MHz, ƒSENSOR = 10 MHz, RESP_TIME=b010 SRMAXL High Res L Mode maximum sample rate High Resolution L Mode, LHR_REF_COUNT=0x0002, ƒCLKIN=16 MHz AOSC DETECTION 156.25 kSPS 183.8 kSPS FREQUENCY REFERENCE fCLKIN Reference input frequency DCfin Reference duty cycle VIH Input high voltage (Logic “1”) 0.8 × VDD V VIL Input low voltage (Logic “0”) 0.2 × VDD V (1) (2) (3) 1 16 40% 60% MHz Register values are represented as either binary (b is the prefix to the digits), or hexadecimal (0x is the prefix to the digits). Decimal values have no prefix. Limits are ensured by testing, design, or statistical analysis at 25°C. Limits over the operating temperature range are ensured through correlation using statistical quality control (SQC) method. Typical values represent the most likely parametric norm as determined at the time of characterization. Actual typical values may vary over time and will also depend on the application and configuration. The typical values are not tested and are not verified on shipped production material. 7.6 Digital Interface PARAMETER MIN TYP MAX UNIT VOLTAGE LEVELS VIH Input high voltage (Logic “1”) VIL Input low voltage (Logic “0”) VOH Output high voltage (Logic “1”, ISOURCE = 400 µA) VOL Output low voltage (Logic “0”, ISINK = 400 µA) IOHL Digital IO leakage current 6 0.8 × VDD V 0.2 × VDD VDD– 0.3 –500 Submit Documentation Feedback V V 0.3 V 500 nA Copyright © 2015–2016, Texas Instruments Incorporated Product Folder Links: LDC1101 LDC1101 www.ti.com SNOSD01D – MAY 2015 – REVISED OCTOBER 2016 7.7 Timing Requirements See Figure 1 and Figure 2. MIN tSTART Start-up time from shutdown to sleep tWAKE Wake-up time (from completion of SPI to conversion start; does not include sensor settling time) NOM MAX UNIT 0.8 ms 0.04 ms INTERFACE TIMING REQUIREMENTS (1) ƒSCLK Serial clock frequency twH SCLK pulse-width high 0.4/ƒSCLK s twL SCLK pulse-width low 0.4/ƒSCLK s tsu SDI setup time 10 ns th SDI hold time 10 tODZ SDO driven-to-tristate time 25 ns tOZD SDO tristate-to-driven time 25 ns tOD SDO output delay time 20 ns tsu(CS) CSB setup time 20 ns th(CS) CSB hold time 20 ns tIAG CSB inter-access interval tw(DRDY) Data ready pulse width (1) 8 MHz ns 100 ns 1/ƒSENSOR ns Unless otherwise noted, all limits specified at TA = 25°C, VDD = 1.8 V, 10-pF capacitive load in parallel with a 10-kΩ load on the SDO pin. Specified by design; not production tested. SCLK twL tsu twH th Valid Data SDI Valid Data Figure 1. Write Timing Diagram 1st Clock 8th Clock 16th Clock SCLK tsu(CS) ttIAGt tth(CS)t CSB tOZD SDO D7 tOD D1 tODZ D0 Figure 2. Read Timing Diagram Submit Documentation Feedback Copyright © 2015–2016, Texas Instruments Incorporated Product Folder Links: LDC1101 7 LDC1101 SNOSD01D – MAY 2015 – REVISED OCTOBER 2016 www.ti.com 7.8 Typical Characteristics 2.6 2.5 VDD = 1.8 V VDD = 2.1 V VDD = 2.4 V VDD = 2.7 V VDD = 3.0 V VDD = 3.3 V IDD Current (mA) 2.4 2.3 2.2 2.4 2.3 2.2 IDD Current (mA) 2.5 2.1 2 1.9 2.1 2 1.9 1.8 1.7 1.8 1.6 1.7 1.5 1.6 -40 0 40 Temperature (°C) 80 1.4 1.7 120 -40°C -20°C 25°C 2 2.3 D001 Not including sensor current, default register settings. 2.9 3.2 3.5 D002 Not including sensor current, default register settings. Figure 3. IDD vs Temperature Figure 4. IDD vs VDD 3.35 300 VDD = 1.8 V VDD = 2.7 V VDD = 3.3 V 3.3 250 3.25 IDD_LP Current (µA) Supply Current (mA) 2.6 VDD (V) 100°C 125°C 3.2 3.15 3.1 3.05 200 VDD = 1.8 V VDD = 2.1 V VDD = 2.4 V VDD = 2.7 V VDD = 3.0 V VDD = 3.3 V 150 100 50 3 2.95 8 9 10 11 12 13 fCLKIN (MHz) 14 15 0 -40 16 0 D003 40 Temperature (°C) 80 120 D004 Including sensor current. 13-mm diameter sensor 0.1-mm spacing/0.1-mm trace width/ 4-layer 28 turns, fSENSOR = 2 MHz, RP_SET = 0x07, TX1 = 0x50, TC2 = 0x80, RCOUNT = 0xFFFF, RESP_TIME = 6144 Figure 6. IDD Sleep Mode vs Temperature 300 14 250 12 IDD_PD Current (µA) IDD_LP Current (µA) Figure 5. Supply Current (mA) vs ƒCLKIN (MHz) at 25°C 200 150 100 -40°C -20°C 25°C 100°C 125°C 50 0 1.7 2 2.3 2.6 VDD (V) 2.9 3.2 10 8 6 4 2 3.5 0 -40 D005 Figure 7. IDD Sleep Mode vs VDD 8 VDD = 1.8 V VDD = 2.1 V VDD = 2.4 V VDD = 2.7 V VDD = 3.0 V VDD = 3.3 V Submit Documentation Feedback 0 40 Temperature (°C) 80 120 D006 Figure 8. IDD Shutdown vs Temperature Copyright © 2015–2016, Texas Instruments Incorporated Product Folder Links: LDC1101 LDC1101 www.ti.com SNOSD01D – MAY 2015 – REVISED OCTOBER 2016 Typical Characteristics (continued) 610 16 12 -40°C 25°C 125°C 608 606 604 ISENSOR (µA) IDD_PD Current (µA) 14 -40°C -20°C 25°C 100°C 125°C 10 8 6 602 600 598 596 4 594 2 0 1.7 592 2 2.3 2.6 VDD (V) 2.9 3.2 590 1.7 3.5 2 2.3 D007 2.6 VDD (V) 2.9 3.2 3.5 D008 RP_SET.RPMIN = b111 Figure 9. IDD Shutdown vs VDD Figure 10. ISENSOR-MAX vs VDD 4.8 ISENSOR (µA) 4.75 4.7 4.65 -40°C 25°C 125°C 4.6 1.7 2 2.3 2.6 VDD (V) 2.9 3.2 3.5 D009 RP_SET.RPMAX = b000 Figure 11. ISENSOR-MIN vs VDD Submit Documentation Feedback Copyright © 2015–2016, Texas Instruments Incorporated Product Folder Links: LDC1101 9 LDC1101 SNOSD01D – MAY 2015 – REVISED OCTOBER 2016 www.ti.com 8 Detailed Description 8.1 Overview The LDC1101 is an inductance-to-digital converter which can simultaneously measure the impedance and resonant frequency of an LC resonator. The high resolution measurement capability enables this device to be used to directly measure changes in physical systems, allowing the resonator to sense the proximity and movement of conductive materials. The LDC1101 measures the impedance and resonant frequency by regulating the oscillation amplitude in a closed-loop configuration at a constant level, while monitoring the energy dissipated by the resonator. By monitoring the amount of power injected into the resonator, the LDC1101 can determine the equivalent parallel resistance of the resonator, RP, which it returns as a digital value. In addition, the LDC1101 device also measures the oscillation frequency of the LC circuit by comparing the sensor frequency to a provided reference frequency. The sensor frequency can then be used to determine the inductance of the LC circuit. The threshold comparator block can compare the RP+L conversion results versus a programmable threshold. With the threshold registers programmed and comparator enabled, the LDC1101 can provide a switch output, reported as a high/low level on the INTB/SDO pin. The LDC1101 device supports a wide range of LC combinations with oscillation frequencies ranging from 500 kHz to 10 MHz and RP ranging from 1.25 kΩ to 90 kΩ. The device is configured and conversion results retrieved through a simple 4-wire SPI. The power supply for the device can range from 1.8 V – 5% to 3.3 V + 5%. The only external components necessary for operation are a 15 nF capacitor for internal LDO bypassing and supply bypassing for VDD. 8.2 Functional Block Diagram VDD LDC1101 CLKIN CLDO High Res L Meas INA INB Sensor Driver GND Registers + Logic RP + L Meas Threshold Compare CSB SPI SCLK SDI SDO 8.3 Feature Description 8.3.1 Sensor Driver The LDC1101 can drive a sensor with a resonant frequency of 500 kHz to 10 MHz with an RP in the range of 1.25 kΩ to 90 kΩ. The nominal sensor amplitude is 1.2 V. The sensor Q should be at least 10 for RP measurements. The inductive sensor must be connected across the INA and INB pins. The resonant frequency of the sensor is set by: 1 ƒSENSOR (Hz ) =   2p L ´ C    where • • 10 L is the sensor inductance in Henrys, and C is the sensor parallel capacitance in Farads. Submit Documentation Feedback (1) Copyright © 2015–2016, Texas Instruments Incorporated Product Folder Links: LDC1101 LDC1101 www.ti.com SNOSD01D – MAY 2015 – REVISED OCTOBER 2016 8.4 Device Functional Modes 8.4.1 Measurement Modes The LDC1101 features two independent measurement subsystems to measure the impedance and resonant frequency of an attached sensor. The RP+L subsystem can simultaneously measure the impedance and resonant frequency of an LC resonator, with up to 16 bits of resolution for each parameter. Refer to RP+L Measurement Mode for more information on the RP+L measurement functionality. The High Resolution L (LHR) subsystem measures the sensor resonant frequency with up to 24 bits of resolution. The effective resolution is a function of the sample rate and the reference frequency supplied on the CLKIN pin. Refer to High Resolution L (LHR) Measurement Mode for more information on the LHR measurement functionality. Both measurement subsystems can convert simultaneously but at different sample intervals – the completion of an RP+L conversion will be asynchronous to the completion of a LHR conversion. Table 1. Comparison of Measurement Modes RP Measurement Resolution RP+L Mode LHR Mode 16 bits N/A L Measurement Resolution 16 bits 24 bits Sample Rate configuration Varies with ƒSENSOR, set by RESP_TIME Fixed and set by RCOUNT field and ƒCLKIN 244 15.3 Sample rate at highest resolution (SPS) Maximum Sample Rate (kSPS) 156.25 183.9 L Resolution at Maximum Sample rate 6.7 bits 6.5 bits Available for RP or L output code N/A Switch Output on SDO/INTB 8.4.2 RP+L Measurement Mode In RP+L mode, the LDC1101 will simultaneously measure the impedance and resonant frequency of the attached sensor. The device accomplishes this task by regulating the oscillation amplitude in a closed-loop configuration to a constant level, while monitoring the energy dissipated by the resonator. By monitoring the amount of power injected into the resonator, the LDC1101 device can determine the value of RP. The device returns this value as a digital value which is proportional to RP. In addition, the LDC1101 device can also measure the oscillation frequency of the LC circuit, by counting the number of cycles of a reference frequency. The measured sensor frequency can be used to determine the inductance of the LC circuit. 8.4.2.1 RPMIN and RPMAX The variation of RP in a given system is typically much smaller than maximum range of 1.25 kΩ to >90 kΩ supported by the LDC1101. To achieve better resolution for systems with smaller RP ranges, the LDC1101 device offers a programmable RP range. The LDC1101 uses adjustable current drives to scale the RP measurement range; by setting a tighter current range a higher accuracy RP measurement can be performed. This functionality can be considered as a variable gain amplifier (VGA) front end to an ADC. The current ranges are configured in the RPMIN and RPMAX fields of register RP_SET (address 0x01). Refer to LDC1101 RP Configuration for instructions to optimize these settings. 8.4.2.2 Programmable Internal Time Constants The LDC1101 utilizes internal programmable registers to configure time constants necessary for sensor oscillation. These internal time constants must be configured for RP measurements. Refer to Setting Internal Time Constant 1 and Setting Internal Time Constant 2 for instructions on how to configure them for a given system. 8.4.2.3 RP+L Mode Measurement Sample Rate The LDC1101 provides an adjustable sample rate for the RP+L conversion, where longer conversion times have higher resolution. Refer to RP+L Sample Rate Configuration With RESP_TIME for more details. Submit Documentation Feedback Copyright © 2015–2016, Texas Instruments Incorporated Product Folder Links: LDC1101 11 LDC1101 SNOSD01D – MAY 2015 – REVISED OCTOBER 2016 www.ti.com 8.4.3 High Resolution L (LHR) Measurement Mode The High Resolution L measurement (LHR) subsystem provides a high-resolution inductance (L) measurement of up to 24 bits. This L measurement can be configured to provide a higher resolution measurement than the measurement returned from the RP+L subsystem. The LHR subsystem also provides a constant conversion time interval, whereas the RP+L conversion interval is a function of the sensor frequency. The LHR measurement runs asynchronously with respect to the RP+L measurement. For more information on LHR mode resolution, refer to Optimizing L Measurement Resolution for the LDC161x and LDC1101 (SNOA944). 8.4.4 Reference Count Setting The LHR sample rate is set by the Reference Count (LHR_RCOUNT) setting (registers 0x30 and 0x31). The LHR conversion resolution is proportional to the programmed RCOUNT value. With the maximum supported 16MHz CLKIN input, the LDC1101 conversion interval can be set from 5.44 µs to 65.54 ms in 1-µs increments. Note that longer conversion intervals produce more accurate LHR measurements. Refer to LHR Sample Rate Configuration With RCOUNT for more details. 8.4.5 L-Only Measurement Operation The LDC1101 can disable the RP measurement to perform a more stable L measurement. To enable this mode, set: • ALT_CONFIG.LOPTIMAL(register 0x05-bit0) = 1 • D_CONFIG.DOK_REPORT (register 0x0C-bit0) = 1 When this mode is used, RP measurement results are not valid. 8.4.6 Minimum Sensor Frequency and Watchdog Setting The LDC1101 can report an error condition if the sensor oscillation stops. Refer to MIN_FREQ and Watchdog Configuration for information on the configuration of the watchdog. 8.4.7 Low Power Modes When continuous LDC conversions are not required, the LDC1101 supports two reduced power modes. In Sleep mode, the LDC1101 retains register settings and can quickly enter active mode for conversions. In Shutdown mode, power consumption is significantly lower, although the device configuration is not retained. While in either low power mode, the LDC1101 does not perform conversions. 8.4.7.1 Shutdown Mode Shutdown mode is the lowest power state for the LDC1101. Note that entering SD mode will reset all registers to their default state, and so the device must have its registers rewritten. To enter Shutdown, perform the following sequence: 1. Set ALT_CONFIG.SHUTDOWN_EN = 1 (register 0x05-bit[1]). 2. Stop toggling the CLKIN pin input and drive the CLKIN pin Low. 3. Set START_CONFIG.FUNC_MODE = b10 (register 0x0B:bits[1:0]). This register can be written while the LDC1101 is in active mode; on completion of the register write the LDC1101 will enter shutdown. To exit Shutdown mode, resume toggling the clock input on the CLKIN pin; the LDC1101 transitions to Sleep mode with the default register values. While in Shutdown mode, no conversions are performed. In addition, entering Shutdown mode clears the status registers; if an error condition is present it is be reported when the device exits Shutdown mode. 8.4.7.2 Sleep Mode Sleep mode is entered by setting START_CONFIG.FUNC_MODE =b01 (register 0x0B:bits[1:0]). While in this mode, the register contents are maintained. To exit Sleep mode and start active conversions, set START_CONFIG.FUNC_MODE = b00. While in Sleep mode the SPI interface is functional so that register reads and writes can be performed. On power-up or exiting Shutdown mode, the LDC1101 is in Sleep mode. 12 Submit Documentation Feedback Copyright © 2015–2016, Texas Instruments Incorporated Product Folder Links: LDC1101 LDC1101 www.ti.com SNOSD01D – MAY 2015 – REVISED OCTOBER 2016 Configuring the LDC1101 must be done while the device is in Sleep mode. If a setting on the LDC1101 needs to be changed, return the device to Sleep mode, change the appropriate register, and then return the LDC1101 to conversion mode. The registers related to INTB reporting can be changed while the LDC1101 is in active mode. Refer to INTB Reporting on SDO for more details. 8.4.8 Status Reporting The LDC1101 provides 2 status registers, STATUS and LHR_STATUS, to report on the device and sensor condition. Table 2. STATUS Fields NAME FIELD FUNCTION NO_SENSOR_OSC 7 When the resonance impedance of the sensor, RP, drops below the programed Rp_MIN, the sensor oscillation may stop. This condition is reported by STATUS:NO_SENSOR_OSC (register 0x20-bit7). This condition could occur when a target comes too close to the sensor or if RP_SET:RP_MIN (register 0x01bits[2:0]) is set too high. DRDYB 6 RP+L Data Ready - reports completion of RP+L conversion results RP_HIN 5 RP_HI_LON 4 L_HIN 3 L_HI_LON 2 POR_READ 0 RP+L threshold – refer to Comparator Functionality for details Device in Power-On Reset – device should only be configured when POR_READ = 0. The LHR_STATUS register (register 0x3B) reports on LHR functionality. 8.4.9 Switch Functionality and INTB Reporting The SDO pin can generate INTB, a signal which corresponds to device status. INTB can report conversion completion or provide a comparator output, in which the LDC conversion results are internally compared to programmable thresholds. Refer to INTB Reporting on SDO for details. 8.5 Programming 8.5.1 SPI Programming The LDC1101 uses SPI to configure the internal registers. It is necessary to configure the LDC1101 while in Sleep mode. If a setting on the LDC1101 needs to be changed, return the device to Sleep mode, change the appropriate register, and then return the LDC1101 to conversion mode. CSB must go low before accessing first address. If the number of SCLK pulses is less than 16, a register write command does not change the contents of the addressed register. Submit Documentation Feedback Copyright © 2015–2016, Texas Instruments Incorporated Product Folder Links: LDC1101 13 LDC1101 SNOSD01D – MAY 2015 – REVISED OCTOBER 2016 www.ti.com Programming (continued) CSB 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 SCK tCOMMAND FIELDt tDATA FIELDt MSB __ R/W SDI A6 A5 A4 A3 A2 A0 A1 D7 LSB D6 D5 Address (7 bits) D4 D3 D2 D1 D0 Write Data (8-bits) MSB SDO D7 LSB D6 D5 R/W = Instruction 1: Read 0: Write D4 D3 D2 D1 D0 Read Data (8-bits) Figure 12. SPI Transaction Format The LDC1101 supports an extended SPI transaction, in which CSB is held low and sequential register addresses can be written or read. After the first register transaction, each additional 8 SCLK pulses addresses the next register, reading or writing based on the initial R/W flag in the initial command. A register write command takes effect on the 8th clock pulse. Two or more registers can be programmed using this method. The register address must not increment above 0x3F. CSB 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 SCK COMMAND FIELD DATA FIELD for ADDRESS A+1 DATA FIELD for ADDRESS A MSB SDI __ R/W A6 A5 A4 A3 A2 A1 A0 D7 LSB D6 D5 D4 D3 D2 D1 D7 D6 D5 D4 D3 D2 D5 D4 D3 D2 D1 D0 Write Data to Address A+1 (8-bits) MSB R/W = Instruction 1: Read 0: Write D7 LSB D6 Write Data to Address A (8-bits) Address (7 bits) SDO D0 MSB D1 LSB MSB D0 D7 LSB D6 D5 D4 D3 D2 D1 D0 Read Data from Address A+1 (8-bits) Read Data from Address A (8-bits) Figure 13. Extended SPI Transaction 14 Submit Documentation Feedback Copyright © 2015–2016, Texas Instruments Incorporated Product Folder Links: LDC1101 LDC1101 www.ti.com SNOSD01D – MAY 2015 – REVISED OCTOBER 2016 8.6 Register Maps Table 3. Register List ADDRESS NAME DEFAULT VALUE DESCRIPTION 0x01 RP_SET 0x07 Configure RP Measurement Dynamic Range 0x02 TC1 0x90 Configure Internal Time Constant 1 0x03 TC2 0xA0 Configure Internal Time Constant 2 0x04 DIG_CONFIG 0x03 Configure RP+L conversion interval 0x05 ALT_CONFIG 0x00 Configure additional device settings 0x06 RP_THRESH_H_LSB 0x00 RP_THRESHOLD High Setting – bits 7:0. This register can be modified while the LDC1101 is in active mode. 0x07 RP_THRESH_H_MSB 0x00 RP_THRESHOLD High Setting – bits 15:8. This register can be modified while the LDC1101 is in active mode. 0x08 RP_THRESH_L_LSB 0x00 RP_THRESHOLD Low Setting – bits 7:0. This register can be modified while the LDC1101 is in active mode. 0x09 RP_THRESH_L_MSB 0x00 RP_THRESHOLD Low Setting – bits 15:8. This register can be modified while the LDC1101 is in active mode. 0x0A INTB_MODE 0x00 Configure INTB reporting on SDO pin. This register can be modified while the LDC1101 is in active mode. 0x0B START_CONFIG 0x01 Configure Power State 0x0C D_CONF 0x00 Sensor Amplitude Control Requirement 0x16 L_THRESH_HI_LSB 0x00 L_THRESHOLD High Setting – bits 7:0. This register can be modified while the LDC1101 is in active mode. 0x17 L_THRESH_HI_MSB 0x00 L_THRESHOLD High Setting – bits 15:8. This register can be modified while the LDC1101 is in active mode. 0x18 L_THRESH_LO_LSB 0x00 L_THRESHOLD Low Setting – bits 7:0. This register can be modified while the LDC1101 is in active mode. 0x19 L_THRESH_LO_MSB 0x00 L_THRESHOLD Low Setting – bits 15:8. This register can be modified while the LDC1101 is in active mode. 0x20 STATUS 0x00 Report RP+L measurement status 0x21 RP_DATA_LSB 0x00 RP Conversion Result Data Output - bits 7:0 0x22 RP_DATA_MSB 0x00 RP Conversion Result Data Output - bits 15:8 0x23 L_DATA_LSB 0x00 L Conversion Result Data Output - bits 7:0 0x24 L_DATA_MSB 0x00 L Conversion Result Data Output - bits 15:8 0x30 LHR_RCOUNT_LSB 0x00 High Resolution L Reference Count – bits 7:0 0x31 LHR_RCOUNT_MSB 0x00 High Resolution L Reference Count – bits 15:8 0x32 LHR_OFFSET_LSB 0x00 High Resolution L Offset – bits 7:0 0x33 LHR_OFFSET_MSB 0x00 High Resolution L Offset – bits 15:8 0x34 LHR_CONFIG 0x00 High Resolution L Configuration 0x38 LHR_DATA_LSB 0x00 High Resolution L Conversion Result Data output - bits 7:0 0x39 LHR_DATA_MID 0x00 High Resolution L Conversion Result Data output - bits 15:8 0x3A LHR_DATA_MSB 0x00 High Resolution L Conversion Result Data output - bits 23:16 0x3B LHR_STATUS 0x00 High Resolution L Measurement Status 0x3E RID 0x02 Device RID value 0x3F CHIP_ID 0xD4 Device ID value Submit Documentation Feedback Copyright © 2015–2016, Texas Instruments Incorporated Product Folder Links: LDC1101 15 LDC1101 SNOSD01D – MAY 2015 – REVISED OCTOBER 2016 www.ti.com 8.6.1 Individual Register Listings Fields indicated with Reserved must be written only with indicated values. Improper device operation may occur otherwise. The R/W column indicates the Read-Write status of the corresponding field. A ‘R/W’ entry indicates read and write capability, a ‘R’ indicates read-only, and a ‘W’ indicates write-only. 8.6.2 Register RP_SET (address = 0x01) [reset = 0x07] Figure 14. Register RP_SET 7 HIGH_Q_SENS OR R/W 6 5 RP_MAX 4 3 RESERVED R/W 2 R/W 1 RP_MIN 0 R/W LEGEND: R/W = Read/Write; R = Read only; -n = value after reset Table 4. Register RP_SET Field Descriptions Bit 7 Field Type Reset Description HIGH_Q_SENSOR R/W 0 High Q Sensor optimization -RPMAX_DIS This setting improves the RP measurement accuracy for very high Q coils by driving 0A as the RPMAX current drive. Typically, sensors with Q > 50 can benefit from enabling this mode. b0: Programmed RP_MAX is driven (default value) b1: RP_MAX current is ignored; current drive is off. 6:4 RP_MAX R/W b000 RP_MAX Setting Set the maximum input dynamic range for the sensor RP measurement. The programmed RP_MIN setting must not exceed the programmed RP_MAX setting. b000: RPMAX = 96 kΩ (default value) b001: RPMAX = 48 kΩ b010: RPMAX = 24 kΩ b011: RPMAX = 12 kΩ b100: RPMAX = 6 kΩ b101: RPMAX = 3 kΩ b110: RPMAX = 1.5 kΩ b111: RPMAX = 0.75 kΩ 3 2:0 RESERVED R/W 0 Reserved. Set to 0 RP_MIN R/W b111 RP_MIN Setting Set the minimum input dynamic range for the sensor RP measurement. The programmed RP_MIN setting must not exceed the programmed RP_MAX setting. b000: RPMIN = 96 kΩ b001: RPMIN = 48 kΩ b010: RPMIN = 24 kΩ b011: RPMIN = 12 kΩ b100: RPMIN = 6 kΩ b101: RPMIN = 3 kΩ b110: RPMIN = 1.5 kΩ b111: RPMIN = 0.75 kΩ (default value) 16 Submit Documentation Feedback Copyright © 2015–2016, Texas Instruments Incorporated Product Folder Links: LDC1101 LDC1101 www.ti.com SNOSD01D – MAY 2015 – REVISED OCTOBER 2016 8.6.3 Register TC1 (address = 0x02) [reset = 0x90] Figure 15. Register TC1 7 6 C1 R/W 5 RESERVED R/W 4 3 2 R1 R/W 1 0 LEGEND: R/W = Read/Write; R = Read only; -n = value after reset Table 5. Register TC1 Field Descriptions Bit Field Type Reset Description 7:6 C1 R/W b10 Internal Time Constant 1 Capacitance This sets the capacitive component used to configure internal time constant 1. Refer to Setting Internal Time Constant 1 for more details. b00: C1 = 0.75 pF b01: C1 = 1.5 pF b10: C1 = 3 pF (default value) b11: C1 = 6 pF 5 4:0 RESERVED R/W 0 R1 R/W b1'000 Internal Time Constant 1 Resistance 0 This sets the resistive component used to configure internal time constant 1. Refer to Setting Internal Time Constant 1 for configuration details. Reserved. Set to 0 R1(Ω) = –12.77 kΩ × R1 + 417 kΩ Valid Values: [b0’0000:b1’1111] b0’0000: R1 = 417 kΩ b1’0000: R1 = 212.7kΩ (default value) b1’1111: R1 = 21.1 kΩ 8.6.4 Register TC2 (address = 0x03) [reset = 0xA0] Figure 16. Register TC2 7 6 5 4 C2 R/W 3 2 1 0 R2 R/W LEGEND: R/W = Read/Write; R = Read only; -n = value after reset Table 6. Register TC2 Field Descriptions Bit Field Type Reset Description 7:6 C2 R/W b10 Internal Time Constant 2 Capacitance This sets the capacitive component used to configure internal time constant 2. Refer to Setting Internal Time Constant 2 for configuration details. b00: C2 = 3 pF b01: C2 = 6 pF b10: C2 = 12 pF (default value) b11: C2 = 24 pF 5:0 R2 R/W b10'000 Internal Time Constant 2 Resistance 0 This sets the resistive component used to configure internal time constant 2. Refer to Setting Internal Time Constant 2 for details. R2(Ω) = -12.77 kΩ × R2 + 835 kΩ Valid Values: [b00’0000:b11’1111] b00’0000: R2 = 835kΩ b10’0000: R2 = 426.4 kΩ (default value) b11’1111: R2 = 30.5 kΩ Submit Documentation Feedback Copyright © 2015–2016, Texas Instruments Incorporated Product Folder Links: LDC1101 17 LDC1101 SNOSD01D – MAY 2015 – REVISED OCTOBER 2016 www.ti.com 8.6.5 Register DIG_CONF (address = 0x04) [reset = 0x03] Figure 17. Register DIG_CONF 7 6 5 4 MIN_FREQ R/W 3 RESERVED R/W 2 1 RESP_TIME 0 LEGEND: R/W = Read/Write; R = Read only; -n = value after reset Table 7. Register DIG_CONF Field Descriptions Bit Field Type Reset Description 7:4 MIN_FREQ R/W 0x0 Sensor Minimum Frequency Configure this register based on the lowest possible sensor frequency. This is typically when the target is providing minimum interaction with the sensor, although with some steel and ferrite targets, the minimum sensor frequency occurs with maximum target interaction. This setting should include any additional effects which reduce the sensor frequency, including temperature shifts and sensor capacitor variation. MIN_FREQ = 16 – (8 MHz ÷ ƒSENSORMIN) b0000: ƒSENSORMIN = 500 kHz (default value) b1111: ƒSENSORMIN = 8 MHz 3 RESERVED R/W 0 Reserved. Set to 0 2:0 RESP_TIME R/W b011 Measurement Response Time Setting Sets the Response Time, which is the number of sensor periods used per conversion. This setting applies to the RP and Standard Resolution L measurement, but not the High Resolution L measurement. This corresponds to the actual conversion time by: Re sponse  Time Conversion  Time (s ) = 3 ´ ƒ SENSOR b000: b001: b010: b011: b100: b101: b110: b111: 18 Reserved (do not use) Reserved (do not use) Response Time = 192 Response Time = 384 (default value) Response Time = 768 Response Time = 1536 Response Time = 3072 Response Time = 6144 Submit Documentation Feedback Copyright © 2015–2016, Texas Instruments Incorporated Product Folder Links: LDC1101 LDC1101 www.ti.com SNOSD01D – MAY 2015 – REVISED OCTOBER 2016 8.6.6 Register ALT_CONFIG (address = 0x05) [reset = 0x00] Figure 18. Register ALT_CONFIG 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 SHUTDOWN_EN R/W RESERVED R/W 0 LOPTIMAL R/W LEGEND: R/W = Read/Write; R = Read only; -n = value after reset Table 8. Register ALT_CONFIG Field Descriptions Bit Field Type Reset 7:2 RESERVED R/W b00'0000 Reserved. Set to b00'0000. SHUTDOWN_EN R/W 0 1 Description Shutdown Enable Enables shutdown mode of operation. If SHUTDOWN_EN is not set to 1, then SHUTDOWN (Address 0x0B:[1]) does not have any effect. b0: Shutdown not enabled (default value). b1: Shutdown functionality enabled. 0 LOPTIMAL R/W 0 Optimize for L Measurements Optimize sensor drive signal for L measurements (for both High-Res L and L measurement). When LOPTIMAL is enabled, RP measurements are not completed. It is also necessary to set DOK_REPORT=1 when this mode is enabled. b0: L optimal disabled; both RP+L/LHR measurements (default value). b1: Only perform LHR and/or L-only measurements. RP measurements are invalid. 8.6.7 Register RP_THRESH_HI_LSB (address = 0x06) [reset = 0x00] This register can be modified while the LDC1101 is in active mode. Figure 19. Register RP_THRESH_HI_LSB 7 6 5 4 3 RP_THRESH_HI_LSB R/W 2 1 0 LEGEND: R/W = Read/Write; R = Read only; -n = value after reset Table 9. Register RP_THRESH_HI_LSB Field Descriptions Bit Field Type Reset Description 7:0 RP_THRESH_HI_LSB R/W 0x00 RP High Threshold LSB Setting Combine with value in Register RP_THRESH_HI_MSB (Address 0x07) to set the upper RP conversion threshold: RP_THRESH_HI = RP_THRESH_HI[15:8] × 256 + RP_THRESH_HI[7:0] If RP_DATA conversion result is greater than the RP_THRESH_HI, RP_TH_I is asserted. Note that RP_THRESH_HI_LSB is buffered and does not change the device configuration until a write to RP_TRESH_HI_MSB is performed. Note that both registers 0x06 and 0x07 must be written to change the value of RP_THRESH_HI. 0x00: default value Submit Documentation Feedback Copyright © 2015–2016, Texas Instruments Incorporated Product Folder Links: LDC1101 19 LDC1101 SNOSD01D – MAY 2015 – REVISED OCTOBER 2016 www.ti.com 8.6.8 Register RP_THRESH_HI_MSB (address = 0x07) [reset = 0x00] This register can be modified while the LDC1101 is in active mode. Figure 20. Register RP_THRESH_HI_MSB 7 6 5 4 3 RP_THRESH_HI_MSB R/W 2 1 0 LEGEND: R/W = Read/Write; R = Read only; -n = value after reset Table 10. Register RP_THRESH_HI_MSB Field Descriptions Bit Field Type Reset Description 7:0 RP_THRESH_HI_MSB R/W 0x00 RP High Threshold MSB Setting Combine with value in Register RP_THRESH_HI_LSB (Address 0x06) to set the upper RP conversion threshold. 0x00: default value 8.6.9 Register RP_THRESH_LO_LSB (address = 0x08) [reset = 0x00] This register can be modified while the LDC1101 is in active mode. Figure 21. Register RP_THRESH_LO_LSB 7 6 5 4 3 RP_THRESH_LO_LSB R/W 2 1 0 LEGEND: R/W = Read/Write; R = Read only; -n = value after reset Table 11. Register RP_THRESH_LO_LSB Field Descriptions Bit Field Type Reset Description 7:0 RP_THRESH_LO[7:0] R/W 0x00 RP Low Threshold LSB Setting Combine with value in Register RP_THRESH_LO_MSB (Address 0x09) to set the lower RP conversion threshold: RP_THRESH_LO = RP_THRESH_LO[15:8] ×256 + RP_THRESH_LO[7:0] If RP_DATA conversion result is less than the RP_THRESH_LO, RP_HI_LON is asserted. Note that RP_THRESH_LO_LSB is buffered and does not change the device configuration until a write to RP_TRESH_LO_MSB is performed. Note that both registers 0x08 and 0x09 must be written to change the value of RP_THRESH_LO. 0x00: default value 8.6.10 Register RP_THRESH_LO_MSB (address = 0x09) [reset = 0x00] This register can be modified while the LDC1101 is in active mode Figure 22. Register RP_THRESH_LO_MSB 7 6 5 4 3 RP_THRESH_LO_MSB R/W 2 1 0 LEGEND: R/W = Read/Write; R = Read only; -n = value after reset Table 12. Register RP_THRESH_LO_MSB Field Descriptions 20 Bit Field Type Reset Description 7:0 RP_THRESH_LO_MSB[1 5:8] R/W 0x00 RP Low Threshold MSB Setting Combine with value in Register RP_THRESH_LO_LSB (Address 0x08) to set the lower RP conversion threshold. 0x00: default value Submit Documentation Feedback Copyright © 2015–2016, Texas Instruments Incorporated Product Folder Links: LDC1101 LDC1101 www.ti.com SNOSD01D – MAY 2015 – REVISED OCTOBER 2016 8.6.11 Register INTB_MODE (address = 0x0A) [reset = 0x00] This register can be modified while the LDC1101 is in active mode. Figure 23. Register INTB_MODE 7 INTB2SDO R/W 6 RESERVED R/W 5 4 3 2 1 0 INTB_FUNC R/W LEGEND: R/W = Read/Write; R = Read only; -n = value after reset Table 13. INTB_MODE Field Descriptions Bit 7 Field Type Reset Description INTB2SDO R/W 0 INTB Output on SDO Output INTB signal on SDO pin. b0: do not report INTB on SDO pin (default value) b1: report INTB on SDO pin 6 RESERVED R/W 0 Reserved. Set to 0 5:0 INTB_FUNC R/W b00'0000 Select INTB signal reporting. INTB2SDO must be set to 1 for the selected signal to appear on the SDO pin. Refer to INTB Reporting on SDO for configuration details. b10’0000: Report LHR Data Ready b01’0000: Compare L conversion to L Thresholds (hysteresis) b00’1000: Compare L conversion to L High Threshold (latching) b00’0100: Report RP+L Data Ready b00’0010: Compare RP conversion to RP Thresholds (hysteresis) b00’0001: Compare RP conversion to RP High Threshold (latching) b00’0000: no output (default value) All other values: Reserved 8.6.12 9.Register START_CONFIG (address = 0x0B) [reset = 0x01] This register can be modified while the LDC1101 is in active mode. Figure 24. Register START_CONFIG 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 RESERVED R/W 0 FUNC_MODE R/W LEGEND: R/W = Read/Write; R = Read only; -n = value after reset Table 14. Register START_CONFIG Field Descriptions Bit Field Type Reset Description 7:2 RESERVED R/W b00'0000 Reserved. Set to b00’0000 1:0 FUNC_MODE R/W b01 Functional Mode Configure functional mode of device. In active mode, the device performs conversions. When in Sleep mode, the LDC1101 is in a reduced power mode; the device should be configured in this mode. Shutdown mode is a minimal current mode in which the device configuration is not retained. Note that SHUTDOWN_EN must be set to 1 prior to setting FUNC_MODE to b10. b00: Active conversion mode b01: Sleep mode (default value) b10: Set device to shutdown mode b11: Reserved Submit Documentation Feedback Copyright © 2015–2016, Texas Instruments Incorporated Product Folder Links: LDC1101 21 LDC1101 SNOSD01D – MAY 2015 – REVISED OCTOBER 2016 www.ti.com 8.6.13 Register D_CONFIG (address = 0x0C) [reset = 0x00] Figure 25. Register D_CONFIG 7 6 5 4 RESERVED R/W 3 2 1 0 DOK_REPORT R/W LEGEND: R/W = Read/Write; R = Read only; -n = value after reset Table 15. Register D_CONFIG Field Descriptions Bit Field Type Reset Description 7:1 RESERVED R/W b000'0000 Reserved. Set to b000’0000. DOK_REPORT R/W 0 Sensor Amplitude Control 0 Continue to convert even if sensor amplitude is not regulated. b0: Require amplitude regulation for conversion (default value) b1: LDC continues to convert even if sensor amplitude is unable to maintain regulation. 8.6.14 Register L_THRESH_HI_LSB (address = 0x16) [reset = 0x00] This register can be modified while the LDC1101 is in active mode. Figure 26. Register L_THRESH_HI_LSB 7 6 5 4 3 L_THRESH_HI[7:0] R/W 2 1 0 LEGEND: R/W = Read/Write; R = Read only; -n = value after reset Table 16. Register L_THRESH_HI_LSB Field Descriptions Bit Field Type Reset Description 7:0 L_THRESH_HI[7:0] R/W 0x00 L High Threshold LSB Setting Combine with value in Register L_THRESH_HI_MSB (Address 0x17) to set the upper L conversion threshold: LThreshHI = L_THRESH_HI[15:8] ×256 + L_THRESH_HI[7:0] If L_DATA conversion result is greater than the L_THRESH_HI, L_HIN is asserted. Note that L_THRESH_HI_LSB is buffered and does not change the device configuration until a write to L_TRESH_HI_MSB. 0x00: default value 8.6.15 Register L_THRESH_HI_MSB (address = 0x17) [reset = 0x00] This register can be modified while the LDC1101 is in active mode. Figure 27. Register L_THRESH_HI_MSB 7 6 5 4 3 L_THRESH_HI[15:8] R/W 2 1 0 LEGEND: R/W = Read/Write; R = Read only; -n = value after reset Table 17. Register L_THRESH_HI_MSB Field Descriptions Bit Field Type Reset Description 7:0 L_THRESH_HI[15:8] R/W 0x00 L High Threshold MSB Setting Combine with value in Register L_THRESH_HI_LSB (Address 0x16) to set the upper L conversion threshold. 0x00: default value 22 Submit Documentation Feedback Copyright © 2015–2016, Texas Instruments Incorporated Product Folder Links: LDC1101 LDC1101 www.ti.com SNOSD01D – MAY 2015 – REVISED OCTOBER 2016 8.6.16 Register L_THRESH_LO_LSB (address = 0x18) [reset = 0x00] This register can be modified while the LDC1101 is in active mode. Figure 28. Register L_THRESH_LO_LSB 7 6 5 4 3 L_THRESH_L[7:0] R/W 2 1 0 LEGEND: R/W = Read/Write; R = Read only; -n = value after reset Table 18. Register L_THRESH_LO_LSB Field Descriptions Bit Field Type Reset Description 7:0 L_THRESH_LO[7:0] R/W 0x00 L Low Threshold LSB Setting Combine with value in Register L_THRESH_LO_MSB (Address 0x19) to set the lower L conversion threshold: LThreshLO = L_THRESH_LO[15:8] ×256 + L_THRESH_LO[7:0] If L_DATA conversion result is less than the L_THRESH_LO, L_HI_LON is asserted. Note that L_THRESH_LO_LSB is buffered and does not change the device configuration until a write to L_TRESH_LO_MSB. 0x00: default value 8.6.17 Register L_THRESH_LO_MSB (address = 0x19) [reset = 0x00] This register can be modified while the LDC1101 is in active mode. Figure 29. L_THRESH_LO_MSB 7 6 5 4 3 L_THRESH_L[15:8] R/W 2 1 0 LEGEND: R/W = Read/Write; R = Read only; -n = value after reset Table 19. L_THRESH_LO_MSB Field Descriptions Bit Field Type Reset Description 7:0 L_THRESH_LO[15:8] R/W 0x00 L Low Threshold MSB Setting Combine with value in Register L_THRESH_LO_LSB (Address 0x18) to set the lower L conversion threshold. 0x00: default value Submit Documentation Feedback Copyright © 2015–2016, Texas Instruments Incorporated Product Folder Links: LDC1101 23 LDC1101 SNOSD01D – MAY 2015 – REVISED OCTOBER 2016 www.ti.com 8.6.18 Register STATUS (address = 0x020 [reset = 0x00] Figure 30. Register STATUS 7 NO_SENSOR_OSC R 6 DRDYB R 5 RP_HIN R 4 RP_HI_LON R 3 L_HIN R 2 L_HI_LON R 1 RESERVED R 0 POR_READ R LEGEND: R/W = Read/Write; R = Read only; -n = value after reset Table 20. Register STATUS Field Descriptions Bit 7 Field Type Reset Description NO_SENSOR_OSC R 0 Sensor Oscillation Not Present Error Indicates that the sensor has stopped oscillating. This error may also be produced if the MIN_FREQ is set to too high a value. b0: Error condition has not occurred b1: LDC1101 has not detected the sensor oscillation. 6 DRDYB R 0 RP+L Data Ready b0: New RP+L conversion data is available. b1: No new conversion data is available. 5 RP_HIN R 0 RP_DATA High Threshold Comparator Note this field latches a low value. To clear, write 0x00 to register 0x0A. INTB_FUNC (register 0x0A:bits[5:0]) must be set to b00'0001 for this flag to be reported. b0: RP_DATA measurement has exceeded RP_THRESH_HI b1: RP_DATA measurement has not exceeded RP_THRESH_HI 4 RP_HI_LON R 0 RP_DATA Hysteresis Comparator b0: RP_DATA measurement has gone above RP_THRESH_HI. b1: RP_DATA measurement has gone below RP_THRESH_LO. 3 L_HIN R 0 L_DATA High Threshold Comparator Note this field latches a low value. To clear, write 0x00 to register 0x0A. INTB_FUNC (register 0x0A:bits[5:0]) must be set to b00'1000 for this flag to be reported. b0: L_DATA measurement has exceeded L_THRESH_HI b1: L_DATA measurement has not exceeded L_THRESH_HI 2 L_HI_LON R 0 L_DATA Hysteresis Comparator b0: L_DATA measurement has gone above L_THRESH_HI. b1: L_DATA measurement has gone below L_THRESH_LO. 1 RESERVED R 0 No Function 0: default value 0 POR_READ R 0 Device in Power-On-Reset Indicates the device is in process of resetting. Note that the device cannot accept any configuration changes until reset is complete. Wait until POR_READ = 0 before changing any device configuration. b0: Device is not in reset. b1: Device is currently in reset; wait until POR_READ = 0. 24 Submit Documentation Feedback Copyright © 2015–2016, Texas Instruments Incorporated Product Folder Links: LDC1101 LDC1101 www.ti.com SNOSD01D – MAY 2015 – REVISED OCTOBER 2016 8.6.19 Register RP_DATA_LSB (address = 0x21) [reset = 0x00] NOTE: RP_DATA_LSB (Address 0x21) must be read prior to reading the RP_DATA_MSB (Address 0x22), L_DATA_MSB (Address 0x23), and L_DATA_MSB (Address 0x24) registers to properly retrieve conversion results. Figure 31. Register RP_DATA_LSB 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 RP_DATA[7:0] R LEGEND: R/W = Read/Write; R = Read only; -n = value after reset Table 21. Register RP_DATA_LSB Field Descriptions Bit Field Type Reset Description 7:0 RP_DATA[7:0] R 0x00 RP-Measurement Conversion Result Combine with values in Register RP_DATA_MSB (Address 0x22) to determine RP conversion result: RP_DATA = RP_DATA[15:8]×256 + RP_DATA[7:0] 8.6.20 Register RP_DATA_MSB (address = 0x22) [reset = 0x00] NOTE: RP_DATA_LSB (Address 0x21) must be read prior to reading this register to properly retrieve conversion results. Figure 32. Register RP_DATA_MSB 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 RP_DATA[15:8] R LEGEND: R/W = Read/Write; R = Read only; -n = value after reset Table 22. Register RP_DATA_MSB Field Descriptions Bit Field Type Reset Description 7:0 RP_DATA[15:8] R 0x00 RP-Measurement Conversion Result Combine with values in Register RP_DATA_LSB (Address 0x21) to determine RP conversion result: 8.6.21 Register L_DATA_LSB (address = 0x23) [reset = 0x00] NOTE: RP_DATA_LSB (Address 0x21) must be read prior to reading this register to properly retrieve conversion results. Figure 33. Register L_DATA_LSB 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 L_DATA[7:0] R LEGEND: R/W = Read/Write; R = Read only; -n = value after reset Table 23. Register L_DATA_LSB Field Descriptions Bit Field Type Reset Description 7:0 L_DATA[7:0] R 0x00 L-Measurement Conversion Result Combine with values in Register L_DATA_MSB (Address 0x24) to determine L conversion result: L_DATA = L_DATA[15:8]×256 + L_DATA[7:0] fSENSOR = ( fCLKIN ˣ RESP_TIME) / (3 ˣ L_DATA) Submit Documentation Feedback Copyright © 2015–2016, Texas Instruments Incorporated Product Folder Links: LDC1101 25 LDC1101 SNOSD01D – MAY 2015 – REVISED OCTOBER 2016 www.ti.com 8.6.22 Register L_DATA_MSB (address = 0x24) [reset = 0x00] NOTE: RP_DATA_LSB (Address 0x21) must be read prior to reading this register to properly retrieve conversion results. Figure 34. Register L_DATA_MSB 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 L_DATA[15:8] R LEGEND: R/W = Read/Write; R = Read only; -n = value after reset Table 24. Register L_DATA_MSB Field Descriptions Bit Field Type Reset Description 7:0 L_DATA[15:8] R 0x00 L-Measurement Conversion Result Combine with values in Register L_DATA_LSB (Address 0x23) to determine L conversion result. 8.6.23 Register LHR_RCOUNT_LSB (address = 0x30) [reset = 0x00] Figure 35. Register LHR_RCOUNT_LSB 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 RCOUNT[7:0] R/W LEGEND: R/W = Read/Write; R = Read only; -n = value after reset Table 25. Register LHR_RCOUNT_LSB Field Descriptions Bit Field Type Reset Description 7:0 RCOUNT[7:0] R/W 0x00 High Resolution L-Measurement Reference Count Setting Combine with value in Register LHR_RCOUNT_MSB (Address 0x31) to set the measurement time for High Resolution L Measurements. 0x00: default value 8.6.24 Register LHR_RCOUNT_MSB (address = 0x31) [reset = 0x00] Figure 36. Register LHR_RCOUNT_MSB 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 RCOUNT[15:8] R/W LEGEND: R/W = Read/Write; R = Read only; -n = value after reset Table 26. Register LHR_RCOUNT_MSB Field Descriptions Bit Field Type Reset Description 7:0 RCOUNT[15:8] R/W 0x00 High Resolution L-Measurement Reference Count Setting Combine with value in Register LHR_RCOUNT_LSB (Address 0x30) to set the measurement time for High Resolution L Measurements. Higher values for LHR_RCOUNT have a higher effective measurement resolution but a lower sample rate. Refer to LHR Sample Rate Configuration With RCOUNT for more details. Measurement Time (tCONV)= (RCOUNT[15:0] ˣ 16 + 55)/fCLKIN RCOUNT = RCOUNT [15:8]×256 + RCOUNT [7:0] Valid range: 2 ≤ RCOUNT[15:0] ≤ 65535 0x00: default value 26 Submit Documentation Feedback Copyright © 2015–2016, Texas Instruments Incorporated Product Folder Links: LDC1101 LDC1101 www.ti.com SNOSD01D – MAY 2015 – REVISED OCTOBER 2016 8.6.25 Register LHR_OFFSET_LSB (address = 0x32) [reset = 0x00] Figure 37. Register LHR_OFFSET_LSB 7 6 5 4 3 LHR_OFFSET[7:0] R/W 2 1 0 LEGEND: R/W = Read/Write; R = Read only; -n = value after reset Table 27. Register LHR_OFFSET_LSB Field Descriptions Bit Field Type Reset Description 7:0 LHR_OFFSET[7:0] R/W 0x00 High Resolution L-Measurement Offset Setting Combine with value in Register LHR_OFFSET_LSB (Address 0x32) to set the offset value applied to High Resolution L Measurements. 0x00: default value 8.6.26 Register LHR_OFFSET_MSB (address = 0x33) [reset = 0x00] Figure 38. Register LHR_OFFSET_MSB 7 6 5 4 3 LHR_OFFSET[15:8] R/W 2 1 0 LEGEND: R/W = Read/Write; R = Read only; -n = value after reset Table 28. Register LHR_OFFSET_MSB Field Descriptions Bit Field Type Reset Description 7:0 LHR_OFFSET[15:8] R/W 0x00 High Resolution L-Measurement Offset Setting Combine with value in Register LHR_OFFSET_LSB (Address 0x32) to set the offset value applied to High Resolution L Measurements. 0x00: default value 8.6.27 Register LHR_CONFIG (address = 0x34) [reset = 0x00] Figure 39. Register LHR_CONFIG 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 RESERVED R/W 0 SENSOR_DIV R/W LEGEND: R/W = Read/Write; R = Read only; -n = value after reset Table 29. Register LHR_CONFIG Field Descriptions Bit Field Type Reset Description 7:2 RESERVED R/W b00'0000 Reserved. Set to b00’0000 1:0 SENSOR_DIV R/W b00 Sensor Clock Divider Setting Divide the sensor frequency by programmed divider. This divider can be used to set the sensor frequency lower than the reference frequency. Refer to Sensor Input Divider for more details. b00: Sensor Frequency not divided (default value) b01: Sensor Frequency divided by 2 b10: Sensor Frequency divided by 4 b11: Sensor Frequency divided by 8 Submit Documentation Feedback Copyright © 2015–2016, Texas Instruments Incorporated Product Folder Links: LDC1101 27 LDC1101 SNOSD01D – MAY 2015 – REVISED OCTOBER 2016 www.ti.com 8.6.28 Register LHR_DATA_LSB (address = 0x38) [reset = 0x00] NOTE: The LHR_DATA_X registers must be read in the sequence LHR_DATA_LSB (Address 0x38) first, then LHR_DATA_MID (Address 0x39), and last LHR_DATA_MSB (Address 0x3A) to ensure correct data. Figure 40. Register LHR_DATA_LSB 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 LHR_DATA[7:0] R LEGEND: R/W = Read/Write; R = Read only; -n = value after reset Table 30. Register LHR_DATA_LSB Field Descriptions Bit Field Type Reset Description 7:0 LHR_DATA[7:0] R 0x00 High Resolution L-Measurement Conversion Result Combine with values in Registers LHR_DATA_MID (Address 0x39) and LHR_DATA_MSB (Address 0x3A) to determine conversion result. When LHR_OFFSET =0x0000, ƒSENSOR can be determined by: ƒSENSOR = ƒCLKIN × 2SENSOR_DIV × LHR_DATA ÷ 224 8.6.29 Register LHR_DATA_MID (address = 0x39) [reset = 0x00] NOTE: The LHR_DATA_X registers must be read in the sequence LHR_DATA_LSB (Address 0x38) first, then LHR_DATA_MID (Address 0x39), and last LHR_DATA_MSB (Address 0x3A) to ensure correct data. Figure 41. Register LHR_DATA_MID 7 6 5 4 3 LHR_DATA[15:8] R 2 1 0 LEGEND: R/W = Read/Write; R = Read only; -n = value after reset Table 31. Register LHR_DATA_MID Field Descriptions Bit Field Type Reset Description 7:0 LHR_DATA[15:8] R 0x00 High Resolution L-Measurement Conversion Result Combine with values in Registers LHR_DATA_LSB (Address 0x38) and LHR_DATA_MSB (Address 0x3A) to determine conversion result. 8.6.30 Register LHR_DATA_MSB (address = 0x3A) [reset = 0x00] NOTE: The LHR_DATA_X registers must be read in the sequence LHR_DATA_LSB (Address 0x38) first, then LHR_DATA_MID (Address 0x39), and last LHR_DATA_MSB (Address 0x3A) to ensure correct data. Figure 42. Register LHR_DATA_MSB 7 6 5 4 3 LHR_DATA[23:16] R 2 1 0 LEGEND: R/W = Read/Write; R = Read only; -n = value after reset Table 32. Register LHR_DATA_MSB Field Descriptions Bit Field Type Reset Description 7:0 LHR_DATA[23:16] R 0x00 High Resolution L-Measurement Conversion Result Combine with values in Registers LHR_DATA_LSB (Address 0x38) and LHR_DATA_MID (Address 0x39) to determine conversion result. 28 Submit Documentation Feedback Copyright © 2015–2016, Texas Instruments Incorporated Product Folder Links: LDC1101 LDC1101 www.ti.com SNOSD01D – MAY 2015 – REVISED OCTOBER 2016 8.6.31 Register LHR_STATUS (address = 0x3B) [reset = 0x00] Figure 43. Register LHR_STATUS 7 6 UNUSED R 5 4 ERR_ZC R 3 ERR_OR R 2 ERR_UR R 1 ERR_OF R 0 LHR_DRDY R LEGEND: R/W = Read/Write; R = Read only; -n = value after reset Table 33. Register LHR_STATUS Field Descriptions Bit Field Type Reset Description 7:5 UNUSED R 0 No Function 4 ERR_ZC R 0 Zero Count Error Zero count errors are applicable for LHR measurements and indicate that no cycles of the sensor occurred in the programmed measurement interval. This indicates either a sensor error or the sensor frequency is too low. This field is updated after register 0x38 has been read. b0: No Zero Count error has occurred for the last LHR conversion result read. b1: A Zero Count error has occurred. 3 ERR_OR R 0 Conversion Over-range Error Conversion over-range errors are applicable for LHR measurements and indicate that the sensor frequency exceeded the reference frequency. This field is updated after register 0x38 has been read. b0: No Conversion Over-range error has occurred for the last LHR conversion result read. b1: A Conversion Over-range error has occurred. 2 ERR_UR R 0 Conversion Under-range Error Conversion under-range errors are applicable for LHR measurements and indicate that the output code is negative; this occurs when programmed LHR offset register value is too large. This field is updated after register 0x38 has been read. b0: No Conversion Under-range error has occurred for the last LHR conversion result read. b1: A Conversion Under-range error has occurred. 1 ERR_OF R 0 Conversion Over-flow Error Conversion over-flow errors are applicable for LHR measurements and indicate that the sensor frequency is too close to the reference frequency. This field is updated after register 0x38 has been read. b0: No Conversion Over-flow error has occurred for the last LHR conversion result read. b1: A Conversion Over-flow error has occurred. 0 LHR_DRDY R 0 LHR Data Ready b0: Unread LHR conversion data is available. This field is set to 0 at the end of an LHR conversion and remains asserted until a read of register 0x38. b1: No unread LHR conversion data is available. Submit Documentation Feedback Copyright © 2015–2016, Texas Instruments Incorporated Product Folder Links: LDC1101 29 LDC1101 SNOSD01D – MAY 2015 – REVISED OCTOBER 2016 www.ti.com 8.6.32 Register RID (address = 0x3E) [reset = 0x02] Figure 44. Register RID 7 6 5 V_ID R 4 3 2 1 RID R 0 LEGEND: R/W = Read/Write; R = Read only; -n = value after reset Table 34. Register RID Field Descriptions Bit Field Type Reset Description 7:3 V_ID R b00'0000 DEVICE ID Returns fixed value indicating device ID. b0'0000: indicates LDC1101 (default value) 2:0 RID R b010 RID Returns device RID. b010: Default value 8.6.33 Register DEVICE_ID (address = 0x3F) [reset = 0xD4] Figure 45. Register DEVICE_ID 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 CHIP_ID R LEGEND: R/W = Read/Write; R = Read only; -n = value after reset Table 35. Register DEVICE_ID Field Descriptions Bit Field Type Reset Description 7:0 CHIP_ID R 0xD4 CHIP_ID Returns fixed value indicating device Family ID. 0xD4: indicates LDC1101 family (default value) 30 Submit Documentation Feedback Copyright © 2015–2016, Texas Instruments Incorporated Product Folder Links: LDC1101 LDC1101 www.ti.com SNOSD01D – MAY 2015 – REVISED OCTOBER 2016 9 Application and Implementation NOTE Information in the following applications sections is not part of the TI component specification, and TI does not warrant its accuracy or completeness. TI’s customers are responsible for determining suitability of components for their purposes. Customers should validate and test their design implementation to confirm system functionality. 9.1 Application Information 9.1.1 TI Designs and Application Notes The following resources contain additional information on LDC1101 operation, configuration, and system design: • Inductive Linear Position Sensing Using the LDC1101 • Inductive Proximity Switch Using the LDC1101 • LDC Selection Guide Application Report • LDC Sensor Design Application Report • LDC Target Design Application Report • Performing L Measurements from LDC DRDY Timing Application Report • Optimizing L Measurement Resolution for the LDC161x and LDC1101 Application Report • Measuring RP of an L-C Sensor for Inductive Sensing Application Report • Setting LDC1312/4, LDC1612/4, and LDC1101 Sensor Drive Configuration Application Report 9.1.2 Theory of Operation An AC current flowing through an inductor generates an AC magnetic field. If a conductive material, such as a metal object, is brought into the vicinity of the inductor, the magnetic field induces a circulating current (eddy current) on the surface of the conductor. The eddy current is a function of the distance, size, and composition of the conductor. Conductive Target d Eddy Current Figure 46. Conductor in an AC Magnetic Field The eddy current generates its own magnetic field, which opposes the original field generated by the inductor. This effect can be considered as a set of coupled inductors, where the inductor is the primary winding and the eddy current in the conductor represents the secondary winding. The coupling between the windings is a function of the inductor, and the resistivity, distance, size, and shape of the conductor. To minimize the current required to drive the inductor, a parallel capacitor is added to create a resonant circuit, which oscillates at a frequency given by Equation 1 when energy is injected into the circuit. In this way, the LDC1101 only needs to compensate for the parasitic losses in the sensor, represented by the series resistance RS of the LC tank. The oscillator is then restricted to operating at the resonant frequency of the LC circuit and injects sufficient energy to compensate for the loss from RS. L C ¦ 1 2S LC RS Figure 47. LC Tank Submit Documentation Feedback Copyright © 2015–2016, Texas Instruments Incorporated Product Folder Links: LDC1101 31 LDC1101 SNOSD01D – MAY 2015 – REVISED OCTOBER 2016 www.ti.com Application Information (continued) The resistance and inductance of the secondary winding caused by the eddy current can be modeled as a distant dependent resistive and inductive component on the primary side (coil). We can then represent the circuit as an equivalent parallel circuit, as shown in Figure 48. L RP C ¦ 1 2S LC Figure 48. Equivalent Parallel Circuit The value of RP can be calculated with: L RP =   RsC where • • • RS is the AC series resistance at the frequency of operation. C is the parallel capacitance L is the inductance (2) RP can be viewed as the load on the sensor driver; this load corresponds to the current drive needed to maintain the oscillation amplitude. The position of a target can change RP by a significant amount, as shown in Figure 49. The value of RP can then be used to determine the position of a conductive target. If the value of RP is too low, the sensor driver is not be able to maintain sufficient oscillation amplitude. 18 16 14 RP (k:) 12 10 8 6 4 2 0 0 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 Target Distance / Sensor Diameter 0.6 D010 Figure 49. RP vs Target Distance for a 14-mm Diameter Sensor 9.1.3 RP+L Mode Calculations For many systems which use the LDC1101, the actual sensor RP, sensor frequency, or sensor inductance is not necessary to determine the target position; typically the equation of interest is: PositionTarget = ƒ(RP_DATA) or PositionTarget = ƒ(L_DATA) where • • RP_DATA is the contents of registers 0x21 and 0x22 L_DATA is the contents of registers 0x23 and 0x24 (3) These position equations are typically system dependent. For applications where the Sensor RP in Ωs needs to be calculated, use Equation 4: 32 Submit Documentation Feedback Copyright © 2015–2016, Texas Instruments Incorporated Product Folder Links: LDC1101 LDC1101 www.ti.com SNOSD01D – MAY 2015 – REVISED OCTOBER 2016 Application Information (continued) Rp = RPMAX ´ RPMIN RPDATA æ RPDATA ö RPMAX ç 1 - 16 ÷ + RPMIN 16 2 -1 ø 2 -1 è where • • • RPDATA is the contents of RP_DATA_MSB and RP_DATA_LSB (registers 0x21 and 0x22), RPMIN is the value set by RP_MIN in register RP_SET (register 0x01), and RPMAX is the value set by RP_MIN in register RP_SET (register 0x01). (4) For example, with device settings of: • RPMIN set to 1.5 kΩ, and • RPMAX set to 12 kΩ. If RPDATA = 0x33F1 (register 0x21 = 0xF1 and register 0x22= 0x33), which is 13297 decimal, then the sensor RP = 1.824 kΩ. If HIGH_Q_SENSOR (Register 0x01-b[7]) is set, then the equation is simply: RPMIN Rp = æ RPDATA ö ç 1 - 16 ÷ 2 -1 ø è (5) 65536 57344 RP Output Code (Decimal) 49152 40960 32768 24576 16384 8192 0 0 2.5 5 7.5 10 12.5 Sensor RP (k:) 15 17.5 20 22.5 25 D012 Figure 50. LDC1101 RP Transfer Curve with RPMIN = 1.5 kΩ and RPMAX = 24 kΩ The sensor frequency in Hz can be calculated from Equation 6: ƒ ´ RESP _ TIME ƒSENSOR =   CLKIN   3 ´ L _ DATA where • • • ƒCLKIN is the frequency input to the CLKIN pin, L_DATA is the contents of registers 0x23 and 0x24, and RESP_TIME is the programmed response time in register 0x04. (6) The inductance in Henrys can then be determined from Equation 7: 1 LSENSOR =   2 CSENSOR ´ (2pƒSENSOR ) Submit Documentation Feedback Copyright © 2015–2016, Texas Instruments Incorporated Product Folder Links: LDC1101 33 LDC1101 SNOSD01D – MAY 2015 – REVISED OCTOBER 2016 www.ti.com Application Information (continued) where • • CSENSOR is the fixed sensor capacitance in Farads, and ƒSENSOR is the measured sensor frequency, as calculated in Equation 6 above. (7) 40 38 36 34 L (µH) 32 30 28 26 24 22 20 0 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 Target Distance / Sensor Diameter 0.5 0.6 0.7 D013 Figure 51. Inductance vs Normalized Target Distance for an Example Sensor 9.1.4 LDC1101 RP Configuration Setting the RP_MIN and RP_MAX parameters is necessary for proper operation of the LDC1101; the LDC1101 may not be able to effectively drive the sensor with incorrect settings, as the sensor amplitude will be out of the valid operation region. The LDC1101EVM GUI and the LDC Excel® tools spreadsheet (http://www.ti.com/lit/zip/slyc137) can be used to calculate these parameters in an efficient manner. For RP measurements, the following register settings must be set as follows: • ALT_CONFIG.LOPTIMAL(register 0x05-bit0) = 0 • D_CONFIG.DOK_REPORT (register 0x0C-bit0) = 0 1. Ensure that the sensor characteristics are within the Sensor boundary conditions: (a) 500 kHz < ƒSENSOR < 10 MHz (b) 100 pF < CSENSOR < 10 nF (c) 1 µH < LSENSOR < 500 µH 2. Measure the sensor’s resonance impedance with minimal target interaction (RPD∞). The minimal target interaction occurs when the target is farthest away from the sensor for axial sensing solutions or when the target coverage of the sensor is at a minimum for rotational or lateral sensing. Select the appropriate setting for RPMAX (register 0x01-bits [5:4]): RPD∞ ≤ RPMAX ≤ 2RPD∞ 3. Measure the sensor’s resonance impedance with the target closest to the sensor (RPD0) as required by the application. Select the largest RPMIN setting that satisfies: (a) RPMIN < 0.8 × RPD0 (b) If the required RPMIN is smaller than 750 Ω, RPD0 must be increased to be compliant with this boundary condition. This can be done by one or more of the following: (a) increasing ƒSENSOR (b) increasing the minimum distance between the target and the sensor (c) reducing the RS of the sensor by use of a thicker trace or wire 4. Check if the worst-case Sensor quality factor QMIN = RpMIN × √(CSENSOR/LSENSOR) is within the device operating range: 34 Submit Documentation Feedback Copyright © 2015–2016, Texas Instruments Incorporated Product Folder Links: LDC1101 LDC1101 www.ti.com SNOSD01D – MAY 2015 – REVISED OCTOBER 2016 Application Information (continued) (a) (b) (c) (d) 10 ≤ QMIN ≤ 400 If QMIN < 10, for a fixed ƒSENSOR, increase CSENSOR and decrease LSENSOR. If QMIN > 400, for a fixed ƒSENSOR, decrease CSENSOR and increase LSENSOR. Alternatively the user may choose to not change the current Sensor parameters, but to increase Rp_D0. If the RP of the sensor is greater than 75 kΩ, RP measurement accuracy may be improved by setting HIGH_Q_SENSOR to 1. 9.1.5 Setting Internal Time Constant 1 RP Measurements require configuration of the TC1 and TC2 registers. There are several programmable capacitance and resistance values. Set Time Constant 1 based on minimum sensor frequency: R1 ´ C1 = 2 pVAMP ƒSENSOR -MIN where • • • • ƒSENSOR-MIN is the minimum sensor frequency encountered in the system; typically this occurs with no target present. VAMP is sensor amplitude of 0.6V, R1 is the programmed setting for TC1.R1 (register 0x03-bits[4:0]), and C1 is the programmed setting for TC1.C1 (register 0x03-bits[7:6]) (8) The acceptable range of R1 is from 20.6 kΩ to 417.4 kΩ. If several combinations of R1 and C1 are possible, TI recommends using the largest capacitance setting for C1 that fits the constraints of Equation 8, as this will provide improved noise performance. 9.1.6 Setting Internal Time Constant 2 Set the Time Constant 2 (register 0x03) using Equation 9: R2 × C2 = 2 × RP_MIN × CSENSOR where • • • • CSENSOR is the parallel capacitance of the sensor. RP_MIN is the LDC1101 setting determined in LDC1101 RP Configuration (for example, use 1.5 kΩ when RP_SET.RP_MIN = b110), R2 is the programmed setting for TC2.R2 (register 0x03-bits[5:0]), and C2 is the programmed setting for TC2.C2 (register 0x03-bits[7:6]). (9) The acceptable range of R2 is from 24.60 kΩ to 834.8 kΩ. If several combinations of R2 and C2 are possible, TI recommends programming the larger capacitance setting for C2 that fits the constraints of Equation 9, as this will provide improved noise performance. 9.1.7 MIN_FREQ and Watchdog Configuration The LDC1101 includes a watchdog timer which monitors the sensor oscillation. While in active mode, if no sensor oscillation is detected, the LDC1101 sets STATUS.NO_SENSOR_OSC (register 0x20:bit7), and attempt to restart the oscillator. This restart resets any active conversion. The watchdog waits an interval of time based on the setting of DIG_CONF.MIN_FREQ (register 0x04:bits[7:4]). The MIN_FREQ setting is also used to configure the start-up of oscillation on the sensor. Select the DIG_CONF.MIN_FREQ (register 0x04-bits[7:4]) setting closest to the minimum sensor frequency; this setting is used for internal watchdog timing. If the watchdog determines the sensor has stopped oscillating, it reports the sensor has stopped oscillating in STATUS. NO_SENSOR_OSC (register 0x20-bit7). If the DIG_CONF.MIN_FREQ is set too low, then the LDC1101 takes a longer time interval to report that the sensor oscillation has stopped. If the DIG_CONF.MIN_FREQ is set too high, then the watchdog may incorrectly report that the sensor has stopped oscillating and attempt to restart the sensor oscillation. Submit Documentation Feedback Copyright © 2015–2016, Texas Instruments Incorporated Product Folder Links: LDC1101 35 LDC1101 SNOSD01D – MAY 2015 – REVISED OCTOBER 2016 www.ti.com Application Information (continued) When the watchdog determines that the sensor has stopped oscillating, the LHR conversion results will contain 0xFFFFFF. 9.1.8 RP+L Sample Rate Configuration With RESP_TIME The RP+L sample rate can be adjusted by setting by DIG_CONF.RESP_TIME (register 0x04:bits[2:0]). The Response time can be configured from 192 to 6144 cycles of the sensor frequency. Higher values of Response time have a slower sample rate, but produce a higher resolution conversion. Re sponse  Time Conversion  Time (s ) = 3 ´ ƒSENSOR (10) For applications which require only RP measurements, it is not necessary to apply a reference frequency on the CLKIN pin. If there is to be no signal input on CLKIN, is recommended to tie CLKIN to ground in this situation. The L and LHR measurements will return 0. 9.1.9 High Resolution Inductance Calculation (LHR mode) For many systems which use the LDC1101, the actual sensor frequency or sensor inductance is not necessary to determine the target position. Should the sensor frequency in Hz need to be determined, use Equation 11: ƒSENSOR = (   2SENSORDIV ´  ƒCLKIN LHRDATA +  LHROFFSET ´  28 2 ) 24 where • • • • LHRDATA is the contents of registers 0x38, 0x39, and 0x3A, LHROFFSET is the programmed contents of registers 0x32 and 0x33, SENSOR_DIV is the contents of LHR_CONFIG.SENSOR_DIV (register 0x34-bit[1:0]), and ƒCLKIN is the frequency input to the CLKIN pin: ensure that it is within the specified limits of 1 MHz to 16 MHz. (11) Note that LHR_DATA=0x0000000 indicates a fault condition or that the LDC1101 has never completed an LHR conversion. The inductance in Henrys can then be determined from the sensor frequency with Equation 12: 1 LSENSOR =   2 CSENSOR ´ (2pƒSENSOR ) where • • CSENSOR is the fixed sensor capacitance, and ƒSENSOR is the measured sensor frequency, as calculated above. (12) Example with the device set to: • LHR_OFFSET = 0x00FF (register 0x32 = 0xFF, and 0x33 = 0x00) • ƒCLKIN = 16 MHz • SENSOR_DIV = b’01 (divide by 2) and the conversion result is: LHR_DATA = 0x123456 (register 0x38 = 0x56, register 0x39 = 0x34,register 0x3A = 0x12) Then entering LHR_DATA = 0x123456 = 1193046 (decimal) into Equation 11: (   21 ´1   6 MHz 1193046 +   255 ´  28 ƒSENSOR = 2 ) 24 (13) Results in ƒSENSOR = 2.400066 MHz. 36 Submit Documentation Feedback Copyright © 2015–2016, Texas Instruments Incorporated Product Folder Links: LDC1101 LDC1101 www.ti.com SNOSD01D – MAY 2015 – REVISED OCTOBER 2016 Application Information (continued) 9.1.10 LHR Sample Rate Configuration With RCOUNT The conversion time represents the number of reference clock cycles used to measure the sensor frequency. The LHR mode conversion time is set by the Reference count in LHR_RCOUNT.RCOUNT (registers 0x30 and 0x31). The LHR conversion time is: t CONV =     (55 +  RCOUNT ´1   6) ƒCLKIN (14) The 55 is due to post-conversion processing and is a fixed value. The reference count value must be chosen to support the required number of effective bits (ENOB). For example, if an ENOB of 13 bits is required, then a minimum conversion time of 213 = 8192 clock cycles is required. 8192 clock cycles correspond to a RCOUNT value of 0x0200. Higher values for RCOUNT produce higher resolution conversions; the maximum setting, 0xFFFF, is required for full resolution. 9.1.11 Setting RPMIN for LHR Measurements Configure the RP measurement as shown previously for L measurements. If only L measurements are necessary, then the RP measurement can be disabled by setting: • ALT_CONFIG.LOPTIMAL(register 0x05-bit0) = 1 • D_CONFIG.DOK_REPORT (register 0x0C-bit0) = 1 Setting these bits disable the sensor modulation used by the LDC1101 to measure RP and can reduce L measurement noise. When the RP modulation is disabled, the LDC1101 drives a fixed current level into the sensor. The current drive is configured by RP_SET.RPMIN (address 0x01:bits[2:0]). The sensor amplitude must remain between 0.25 Vpk and 1.25 Vpk for accurate L measurements. Use Table 36 to determine the appropriate RPMIN setting, based on the variation in sensor RP. If multiple RPMIN values cover the Sensor RP, use the higher current drive setting. The equation to determine sensor amplitude is:   p ´ Vamp RP = 4 ´ IDRIVE (15) Table 36. LHR RPMIN Settings when Sensor RP Modulation is Disabled RPMIN SETTING RPMIN FIELD VALUE SENSOR DRIVE (μA) MINIMUM SENSOR RP (kΩ) MAXIMUM SENSOR RP (kΩ) 0.75 kΩ b111 600 0.53 1.65 1.5 kΩ b110 300 1.1 3.3 3 kΩ b101 150 2.1 6.5 6 kΩ b100 75 4.2 13.1 12 kΩ b011 37.5 8.4 26.2 24 kΩ b010 18.7 16.9 52.4 48 kΩ b001 9.4 33.9 105 96 kΩ b000 4.7 67.9 209 For example, with a sensor that has an RP which can vary between 2.7 kΩ to 5 kΩ, the appropriate setting for RPMIN would be 3 kΩ (RP_SET.RPMIN = b101). For more information on sensor RP and sensor drive, refer to Configuring Inductive-to-Digital-Converters for Parallel Resistance (RP) Variation in L-C Tank Sensors(SNAA221). 9.1.12 Sensor Input Divider The reference clock frequency should be greater than 4 times the sensor frequency for optimum measurement resolution: ƒCLKIN > 4ƒSENSOR-MAX Submit Documentation Feedback Copyright © 2015–2016, Texas Instruments Incorporated Product Folder Links: LDC1101 37 LDC1101 SNOSD01D – MAY 2015 – REVISED OCTOBER 2016 www.ti.com For higher sensor frequencies, this relationship may not be realizable without the sensor divider. Set the sensor divider to an appropriate value to produce an effective reduction in the sensor frequency: ƒCLKIN > 4ƒSENSOR-MAX ÷ SENSOR_DIV 9.1.13 Reference Clock Input Use a clean, low jitter, 40-60% duty cycle clock input with an amplitude swing within the range of VDD and GND; proper clock impedance control, and series or parallel termination is recommended. The rise and fall time should be less than 5 ns. Do not use a spread-spectrum or modulated clock. For optimum L measurement performance, it is recommended to use the highest reference frequency (16 MHz). LHR conversions do not start until a clock is provided on CLKIN. 9.1.14 INTB Reporting on SDO INTB is a signal generated by the LDC1101 that reports a change in device status. When INTB_MODE.INTB2SDO=1 (register 0x0A:bit7), INTB is multiplexed onto the SDO pin. Once the reporting is enabled, select the desired signal to report by setting INTB_MODE.INTB_FUNC (register 0x0A:bit[5:0]). LDC1101 MCU CSB SCLK SDI SDO CSB SCLK SPI MOSI Peripheral MISO INT Figure 52. SDO/INTB Connection to MCU For many microcontrollers, the MISO signal on the SPI peripheral cannot provide the desired interrupt functionality. One method to use the INTB functionality is to connect a second GPIO which triggers on a falling edge, as shown in Figure 51. Table 37 describes the signal functionality that can be programmed onto INTB. Table 37. INTB Signal Options INTB_FUNC (0x0A:bit[5:0]) FUNCTIONALITY SWITCH OUTPUT TYPE LHR Data Ready (LHR-DRDY) b10’0000 Indicates new High-Resolution Inductance (LHR) conversion data is available. Latching L_HI_LO b01’0000 L Comparator with hysteresis L_TH_HI b00’1000 Latching L High threshold compare RP+L Data Ready (RPL-DRDY) b00’0100 Indicates new RP+L conversion data is available. RP_HI_LO b00’0010 RP Comparator with hysteresis RP_TH_HI b00’0001 Latching RP High threshold compare b00’0000 No INTB reporting – SDO pin only provides SDO functionality. SIGNAL None 38 Submit Documentation Feedback Hysteresis Latching Pulse Hysteresis Latching N/A Copyright © 2015–2016, Texas Instruments Incorporated Product Folder Links: LDC1101 LDC1101 www.ti.com SNOSD01D – MAY 2015 – REVISED OCTOBER 2016 CSB 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 R A6 A5 A4 A3 A2 A1 A0 D7 D6 D5 D4 D3 D2 D1 D0 D7 D6 D5 D4 D3 D2 D1 D0 SCK SDI INTB assertion SDO Figure 53. Example INTB Signal on SDO When INTB_MODE.INTB2SDO (register 0x0A:bit7) = 0, the SDO pin is in a Hi-Z state until the 8th falling edge of SCLK after CSB goes low. When INTB reporting is enabled by setting INTB_MODE.INTB2SDO = 1, after CSB goes low, the SDO pin goes high and remains high until: • the event configured by INTB_MODE.INTB_FUNC occurs, • an SPI read transaction is initiated, or • CSB is deasserted (pulled high) 9.1.15 DRDY (Data Ready) Reporting on SDO Completion of a conversion can be indicated on the SDO pin by reporting the DRDY signal – there is a conversion complete indicator for the RP+L conversion (RPL-DRDY), and a corresponding conversion complete indicator for the LHR mode (LHR-DRDY). When LHR-DRDY or RPL-DRDY is reported on SDO, the SDO pin is asserted on completion of a conversion. While in this mode, conversion data can be corrupted if a new conversion completes while reading the output data registers. To avoid data corruption, it is important to retrieve the conversion rates via SPI quicker than the shortest conversion interval, and to ensure that the data is retrieved before a new conversion could possibly complete. When INTB is reporting RPL-DRDY, if CSB is held low for longer than one conversion cycle, INTB is deasserted approximately 100 ns to 2 µs prior to the completion of each conversion. The deassertion time is proportional to 1/ƒSENSOR. When INTB is reporting LHR-DRDY, if CSB is held low for longer than one conversion cycle, INTB asserts on completion of the first conversion and remain low – and it remains asserted until cleared. To clear the LHR_DRDY signal, read the LHR_DATA registers. CSB INTB assertion RP+L DRDY INTB assertion RP+L DRDY INTB assertion RP+L DRDY SDO High-Z n-1 interval High-Z RP+L Conversion n interval RP+L Conversion n+1 interval LHR Conversion m interval m-1 interval RP+L Conversion n+2 interval LHR Conversion m+1 interval Figure 54. Reporting RPL-DRDY on INTB/SDO Submit Documentation Feedback Copyright © 2015–2016, Texas Instruments Incorporated Product Folder Links: LDC1101 39 LDC1101 SNOSD01D – MAY 2015 – REVISED OCTOBER 2016 www.ti.com CSB INTB assertion LHR-DRDY SDO High-Z n-1 interval High-Z RP+L Conversion n interval RP+L Conversion n+1 interval RP+L Conversion n+2 interval LHR Conversion m+1 interval LHR Conversion m interval m-1 interval Figure 55. Reporting LHR-DRDY on INTB/SDO Note that the conversion interval for an LHR measurement is asynchronous to the conversion interval for an RP+L measurement, therefore the LHR-DRDY signal cannot be used to determine when to read RP+L conversion results, and vice versa. 9.1.16 Comparator Functionality The LDC1101 provides comparator functionality, in which the RP+L conversion results can be compared against two thresholds. The results of each RP and L conversion can be compared against programmable thresholds and reported in the STATUS register. Note that the LHR conversion results cannot be used for comparator functionality. In addition, the INTB signal can be asserted or deasserted when the conversion results increase above a Threshold High or decreases below a Threshold Low registers. In this mode, the LDC1101 essentially behaves as a proximity switch with programmable hysteresis. The threshold HI settings must be programmed to a higher value than the threshold LO registers (for example, if RP_THRESH_LO is set to 0x2000, RP_THRESH_HI must programmed to 0x2001 or higher). Either Latching and non-latching functions can be reported on INTB/SDO. The INTB signal can report a latching signal or a continuous comparison for each conversion result. The Threshold setting registers (address 0x06:0x09 and 0x16:0x19) can be changed while the LDC1101 is in active conversion mode. It is recommended to change the register values using an extended SPI transaction as described in SPI Programming, so that the register updates can be completed in a shorter time interval. This functionality enables the LDC1101 to operate as a dynamic tracking switch. LDC1101 output codes can be readout in < 4 μs, and the set of active thresholds can be updated in 3 kSPS, the response time setting should be 3072. 8. All other device settings can be in their default values. Table 40. LDC1101 Register Settings for RP+L Example Application FIELD FIELD SETTING FIELD VALUE HIGH_Q_SENSOR disabled b0 RPMAX 12.0 kΩ b011 RPMIN 1.5 kΩ b110 C1 6 pF b11 R1 33.9 kΩ b1’1110 C2 24 pF b11 R2 43.3 kΩ b11’1110 REGISTER REGISTER VALUE RP_SET (0x01) 0x36 TC1 (0x02) 0xDE TC2 (0x03) 0xFE Submit Documentation Feedback Copyright © 2015–2016, Texas Instruments Incorporated Product Folder Links: LDC1101 43 LDC1101 SNOSD01D – MAY 2015 – REVISED OCTOBER 2016 www.ti.com Table 40. LDC1101 Register Settings for RP+L Example Application (continued) FIELD FIELD SETTING FIELD VALUE MIN_FREQ 4.0 MHz b1110 RESP_TIME 3072 b110 FUNC_MODE active b00 REGISTER REGISTER VALUE DIG_CONF (0x04) 0xE6 START_CONFIG (0x0B) 0x00 On power-up, the LDC1101 enters Sleep mode, which is a low power mode used to configure the LDC. If the LDC1101 is actively converting, write 0x01 to START_CONFIG (address 0x0B) to stop conversions before writing the settings above. Once the LDC1101 is configured, the process to retrieve RP+L conversion results is: 1. Set the LDC1101 into conversion mode (active mode) by writing 0x00 to START_CONFIG (register 0x0B). 2. Poll STATUS.DRDYB (register 0x20:bit6) until it indicates a conversion result is present, or use the INTB signal reporting as described in DRDY (Data Ready) Reporting on SDO. 3. If the desired measurement is RP, then read back registers 0x21 and 0x22. The RP output code is the contents of register 0x21 + 256 × (contents of register 0x22). 4. If the desired measurement is L, then read back registers 0x23 and 0x24. The L output code is the contents of register 0x23 + 256 × (contents of register 0x24). Reading both RP and L is permitted, for a more efficient operation RP and L registers can be retrieved in a single extended SPI transaction as described in SPI Programming. 5. Process the conversion results on the MCU and repeat from step 2 if additional conversions are desired. If no additional conversions are required, place the LDC1101 into Sleep mode or Shutdown mode. 9.2.2.2 Device Configuration for LHR Measurement with an Example Sensor The LDC1101 can be configured for either RP and inductance (L) measurements or to only perform inductance (L) measurements. If the LDC1101 is to measure both RP and inductance, configure the RP measurement as described above. If only L measurements are needed, then configure the device for this operation as detailed in Setting RPMIN for LHR Measurements. Given a sensor with characteristics as shown in Table 39, the steps to configure the LDC1101 for LHR measurements are: 1. Determine the device sample rate, based on system requirements, using Equation 14. For this example, ƒCLKIN = 16 MHz and a sample rate of 3 kSPS is necessary. The number of cycles of the ƒCLKIN that closest fit the desired sample rate is determined by: mm 1/(3 kSPS) = 333.3 µs subtracting the conversion post-processing time of 55 reference clock cycles (55/16 MHz = 3.437 µs): mm 333.3 µs – 3.437 µs = 329.9 µs → 16 MHz × 329.9 µs = 5278.33 → 5278.33/16 = 329.9 Programming RCOUNT to 330 (0x014A) results in a sample rate of 2.999 kSPS. 2. Next, set the sensor drive current. If the sensor was already configured for RP+L measurements with the steps in Device Configuration for RP+L Measurement with an Example Sensor, then the sensor drive is already configured and no additional steps are necessary. 3. If the sensor drive current needs to be configured, from Table 36, 3 kΩ is the appropriate setting for the sensor RP range of 6.33 kΩ to 5.91 kΩ. Table 41. LDC1101 Register Settings for LHR Example Application FIELD 44 FIELD SETTING FIELD VALUE HIGH_Q_SENSOR disabled b0 RPMAX doesn’t matter if device configured for L-Only measurements b011 RPMIN 1.5 kΩ b101 MIN_FREQ 4.0 MHz b1110 RESP_TIME don’t care b111 RCOUNT 5280 330 REGISTER REGISTER VALUE RP_SET (0x01) 0x75 DIG_CONF (0x04) 0xE7 LHR_RCOUNT_LSB (0x30) 0x4A LHR_RCOUNT_MSB (0x31) 0x01 Submit Documentation Feedback Copyright © 2015–2016, Texas Instruments Incorporated Product Folder Links: LDC1101 LDC1101 www.ti.com SNOSD01D – MAY 2015 – REVISED OCTOBER 2016 Table 41. LDC1101 Register Settings for LHR Example Application (continued) FIELD FIELD SETTING FIELD VALUE REGISTER REGISTER VALUE FUNC_MODE active b00 START_CONFIG (0x0B) 0x00 Once the LDC1101 is configured, the process to retrieve LHR conversion results is: 1. Set the LDC1101 into conversion mode (active mode) by writing 0x00 to START_CONFIG (register 0x0B). 2. Poll LHR_STATUS.DRDYB (register 0x3B:bit0) until it indicates a conversion result is present, or use the INTB signal reporting as described in DRDY (Data Ready) Reporting on SDO. 3. Read back registers 0x38, 0x39, and 0x3A. These registers can be retrieved in a single extended SPI transaction as described in SPI Programming. 4. Process the conversion results on the MCU and repeat from step 2 if additional conversions are desired. If no additional conversions are required, place the LDC1101 into Sleep mode or Shutdown mode. Both sets of conversion results can be retrieved when the conversions complete. Note that the RP+L conversions do not complete at the same time as LHR conversions. 9.2.3 Application Curves The RCOUNT = 0x00FF curve, which corresponds to a sample rate of 3.87 ksps, measures the target position with a slightly lower resolution than the RCOUNT = 0x014A used in this example. Over the target movement range of 3 mm, which corresponds to the normalized value of 0.3 on the Axial Measurement graph, the target position can be resolved to 4 µm. 10 LHR Measurement Resolution (µm) 9 RCOUNT = 0xFFFF RCOUNT = 0x0FFF RCOUNT = 0x00FF 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 Target Distance / Sensor Diameter 0.7 0.8 0.9 1 D014 Figure 59. LHR Axial Measurement Resolution vs Normalized Distance for Aluminum Target Submit Documentation Feedback Copyright © 2015–2016, Texas Instruments Incorporated Product Folder Links: LDC1101 45 LDC1101 SNOSD01D – MAY 2015 – REVISED OCTOBER 2016 www.ti.com 7500000 LHR Output Code (DEC) 7000000 6500000 6000000 5500000 5000000 4500000 4000000 0 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 Target Distance / Sensor Diameter 0.7 0.8 0.9 1 D015 Figure 60. LHR Output Code vs Normalized Distance for Aluminum Target 46 Submit Documentation Feedback Copyright © 2015–2016, Texas Instruments Incorporated Product Folder Links: LDC1101 LDC1101 www.ti.com SNOSD01D – MAY 2015 – REVISED OCTOBER 2016 10 Power Supply Recommendations A parallel set of 1-µF and 0.1-µF capacitors must be used to bypass VDD, although it may be necessary to include a larger capacitor with systems which have a larger amount of supply variation. The smallest value capacitor should be placed as close to the VDD pin as possible. A ground plane is recommended to connect both the ground and the die attach pad (DAP). CLDO capacitor must be nonpolarized and have an equivalent series resistance (ESR) less than 1 Ω, with a SRF of at least 24 MHz. 11 Layout 11.1 Layout Guidelines The LDC1101 requires minimal external components for effective operation. Following good layout techniques providing good grounding and clean supplies are critical for optimum operation. Due to the small physical size of the LDC1101, use of surface mount 0402 or smaller components can ease routing. 11.1.1 Ground and Power Planes Ground and power planes are helpful for maintaining a clean supply to the LDC1101. In the layout shown in Figure 61, a top-layer ground fill is also used for improved grounding. 11.1.2 CLKIN Routing The CLKIN pin routing must maintain consistent impedance; typically this is 50 Ω, but can be adjusted based on board geometries. If a parallel termination resistor is used, it must be placed as close to the CLKIN pin as possible. Minimize layer changes and routing through vias for the CLKIN signal. Maintain an uninterrupted ground plane under the trace. 11.1.3 Capacitor Placement The capacitor CLDO must be placed as close to the CLDO pin as possible. Place the bypass capacitors as close to the VDD pin as possible, with the smaller valued capacitor placed closer. 11.1.4 Sensor Connections The sensor capacitor must be as close to the sensor inductor as possible. The INA and INB traces must be routed in parallel and as close to each other as possible to minimize coupling of noise. If cable is to be used, then INA and INB should be a twisted pair or in coaxial cable. The distance between the INA/INB pins and the sensor affects the maximum possible sensor frequency. For some applications, it may be helpful to place smallvalue capacitor (for example, 10 pF) from INA to ground and INB to ground; these capacitors should be located close to the INA and INB pins. Refer to Application Note LDC Sensor Design (SNOA930) for additional information on sensor design. Submit Documentation Feedback Copyright © 2015–2016, Texas Instruments Incorporated Product Folder Links: LDC1101 47 LDC1101 SNOSD01D – MAY 2015 – REVISED OCTOBER 2016 www.ti.com 11.2 Layout Example Figure 61. Layout Recommendations 48 Submit Documentation Feedback Copyright © 2015–2016, Texas Instruments Incorporated Product Folder Links: LDC1101 LDC1101 www.ti.com SNOSD01D – MAY 2015 – REVISED OCTOBER 2016 12 Device and Documentation Support 12.1 Device Support 12.1.1 Development Support For on-line LDC system design tools, see Texas Instruments' Webench® Tool. The LDC Calculator tools provides a collection of calculation tools which run under MS Excel® useful for LDC system development. 12.2 Documentation Support 12.2.1 Related Documentation For detailed information on LDC sensor design, refer to the application report LDC Sensor Design. For detailed information on lateral position sensing with an LDC, in which a target is moved at a constant height from a sensor and the offset is to be measured, refer to LDC1612/LDC1614 Linear Position Sensing. The LDC1101 LHR mode is functionally equivalent to a single channel LDC1612/LDC1614. For information on temperature compensation, refer to LDC1000 Temperature Compensation. The following resources contain additional information on LDC1101 operation, configuration, and system design: • Inductive Linear Position Sensing Using the LDC1101 • Inductive Proximity Switch Using the LDC1101 • LDC Selection Guide Application Report • LDC Sensor Design Application Report • LDC Target Design Application Report • Performing L Measurements from LDC DRDY Timing Application Report • Optimizing L Measurement Resolution for the LDC161x and LDC1101 Application Report • Measuring RP of an L-C Sensor for Inductive Sensing Application Report • Setting LDC1312/4, LDC1612/4, and LDC1101 Sensor Drive Configuration Application Report 12.3 Community Resources The following links connect to TI community resources. Linked contents are provided "AS IS" by the respective contributors. They do not constitute TI specifications and do not necessarily reflect TI's views; see TI's Terms of Use. TI E2E™ Online Community TI's Engineer-to-Engineer (E2E) Community. 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For browser-based versions of this data sheet, refer to the left-hand navigation. 50 Submit Documentation Feedback Copyright © 2015–2016, Texas Instruments Incorporated Product Folder Links: LDC1101 PACKAGE OPTION ADDENDUM www.ti.com 10-Dec-2020 PACKAGING INFORMATION Orderable Device Status (1) Package Type Package Pins Package Drawing Qty Eco Plan (2) Lead finish/ Ball material MSL Peak Temp Op Temp (°C) Device Marking (3) (4/5) (6) LDC1101DRCR ACTIVE VSON DRC 10 3000 RoHS & Green NIPDAU Level-2-260C-1 YEAR -40 to 125 L1101 LDC1101DRCT ACTIVE VSON DRC 10 250 RoHS & Green NIPDAU Level-2-260C-1 YEAR -40 to 125 L1101 (1) The marketing status values are defined as follows: ACTIVE: Product device recommended for new designs. LIFEBUY: TI has announced that the device will be discontinued, and a lifetime-buy period is in effect. NRND: Not recommended for new designs. Device is in production to support existing customers, but TI does not recommend using this part in a new design. PREVIEW: Device has been announced but is not in production. Samples may or may not be available. OBSOLETE: TI has discontinued the production of the device. (2) RoHS: TI defines "RoHS" to mean semiconductor products that are compliant with the current EU RoHS requirements for all 10 RoHS substances, including the requirement that RoHS substance do not exceed 0.1% by weight in homogeneous materials. Where designed to be soldered at high temperatures, "RoHS" products are suitable for use in specified lead-free processes. TI may reference these types of products as "Pb-Free". RoHS Exempt: TI defines "RoHS Exempt" to mean products that contain lead but are compliant with EU RoHS pursuant to a specific EU RoHS exemption. Green: TI defines "Green" to mean the content of Chlorine (Cl) and Bromine (Br) based flame retardants meet JS709B low halogen requirements of