MLX90817LXE-DBG-001-RE 数据手册
MLX90817
Absolute Pressure Sensor IC
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Features and Benefits
Application Examples
High accuracy absolute pressure sensor
Ratiometric Analog Output
System in a package: MEMS, analog front end
circuitry, 16 bit microcontroller, analog back end
circuitry, voltage regulators
Large automotive temperature range (-40°C to
150°C)
Automotive qualified and automotive diagnostic
features (clamping levels, broken track
diagnostics, multiple internal fault diagnostics)
Factory calibrated or fully programmable or
reconfigurable through the connector for
customized calibration curves
Assembled in a rugged easy to use 4x5mm DFN
package
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Automotive applications with absolute
pressure from 1bar to 5.5bar
Manifold and Turbo Manifold Air Pressure
Manifold and Turbo Manifold Air Pressure
combined with Temperature
LPG/CNG Injectors
Ordering Information
Product Code
Temperature
Code
Package
Code
Option Code
Packing
Form Code
MLX90817
MLX90817
MLX90817
MLX90817
MLX90817
MLX90817
MLX90817
MLX90817
MLX90817
MLX90817
L
L
L
K
L
L
L
L
L
L
XE
XE
XE
XE
XE
XE
XE
XE
XE
XE
DBG-001
DBG-003
DBH-008
DBH-008
DBG-010
DBG-012
DBG-013
DBH-014
DCG-000
DCH-008
RE
RE
RE
RE
RE
RE
RE
RE
RE
RE
Legend:
Temperature Code:
Package Code:
Option Code:
Packing Form:
Ordering example:
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L (-40°C to 150°C)
K (-40°C to 125°C)
XE = DFN14
DBG-001 = 0.5 to 4bar absolute pressure / 0.5V to 4.5V output
DBG-003 = 0.2 to 5.5bar absolute pressure / 0.5V to 4.5V output
DBH-008 = 0.1 to 1.15bar absolute pressure / 0.4V to 4.65V output
DBG-010 = 0.2 to 2.5bar absolute pressure / 0.2V to 4.8V output
DBG-012 = 0.2 to 3bar absolute pressure / 0.4V to 4.65V output
DBG-013 = 0.2 to 4bar absolute pressure / 0.2V to 4.8V output
DBH-014 = 0.133 to 1.199bar absolute pressure / 1V to 4.2V output
DCG-000 = 0.2 to 4bar absolute pressure / 0.4V to 4.65V output / harsh media
DCH-008 = 0.1 to 1.15bar absolute pressure / 0.4V to 4.65V output / harsh media
RE = Reel
MLX90817LXE-DBG-001-RE
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Absolute Pressure Sensor IC
General Description
Functional Diagram
DSP
Sensing element
supply
Gain & Offset
Temperature
Compensation
On chip temperature
sensor
Piezoresistive
sensing element
Overvoltage &
reverse voltage
protection
Voltage regulator
POR
Vsupply
Pressure Linearization
Analog
driver
PGA
Vana
OPA
M
U
X
Programmable Filter
ADC
DAC
16 bits
Gain
12 bits
Analog
Output
Rom
InP, InN, VEXT
EEPROM
Test
Oscillator
Ram
Figure 1: Functional block diagram
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Test
Gnd
The MLX90817 is a packaged, factory calibrated,
absolute pressure sensor delivering ratiometric
analog output.
Use of an optimized architecture and a high
density CMOS technology imparts the MLX90817
with best in class automotive EMC performance.
A DSP based architecture using a 16bit
microcontroller
provides
outstanding
performance in terms of initial accuracy.
A smart package and die assembly concept suits
applications
with
stringent
automotive
temperature and stress conditions needing small
drift over life.
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Absolute Pressure Sensor IC
Contents
Features and Benefits ....................................................................................................................... 1
Application Examples ........................................................................................................................ 1
Ordering Information ........................................................................................................................ 1
Functional Diagram ........................................................................................................................... 2
General Description .......................................................................................................................... 2
Glossary of Terms ............................................................................................................................. 5
Absolute Maximum Ratings .............................................................................................................. 5
Pin Definitions and Descriptions ........................................................................................................ 6
General Electrical Specifications........................................................................................................ 7
Detailed General Description .......................................................................................................... 8
Default programmed settings ......................................................................................................... 9
Default Characteristics DBG-001 ............................................................................................... 10
Default Characteristics DBG-003 ............................................................................................... 10
Default Characteristics DBH-008 ............................................................................................... 11
Default Characteristics DBG-010 ............................................................................................... 11
Default Characteristics DBG-012 ............................................................................................... 12
Default Characteristics DBG-013 ............................................................................................... 12
Default Characteristics DBH-014 ............................................................................................... 13
Default Characteristics DCG-000 ............................................................................................... 13
Default Characteristics DCH-008 ............................................................................................... 14
Filters ........................................................................................................................................... 15
PFLT ........................................................................................................................................... 15
SSF ............................................................................................................................................. 15
Analog Front End .......................................................................................................................... 16
ADC .............................................................................................................................................. 18
Digital ........................................................................................................................................... 18
Wrong Connections Overview ....................................................................................................... 19
Diagnostics ................................................................................................................................... 19
Input Diagnostics....................................................................................................................... 19
Diagnostic Sources .................................................................................................................... 20
Application Information ................................................................................................................ 21
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PCB Land Pattern Recommendation.............................................................................................. 21
Standard information regarding manufacturability of Melexis products with different soldering
processes ....................................................................................................................................... 22
ESD Precautions ............................................................................................................................ 22
Package Information for Option Codes DBx-xxx ............................................................................. 23
Package Information for Option Codes DCx-xxx ............................................................................. 24
Contact ......................................................................................................................................... 25
Disclaimer ..................................................................................................................................... 25
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Glossary of Terms
Bar: Pressure unit (1bar = 100kPa)
POR: Power-on Reset
ADC: Analog to Digital Converter
DAC: Digital to Analog Converter
DSP: Digital Signal Processor
EMC: Electro Magnetic Compatibility
Vbrg: Sensor bridge supply
InP: Positive sensing element input
InN: Negative sensing element input
OV: Over Voltage
UV: Under Voltage
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Exceeding the absolute maximum ratings may cause permanent damage. Exposure to absolute-maximum-rated
conditions for extended periods may affect device reliability.
Parameter
Supply Voltage (overvoltage)
Value
18
Units
V
Reverse Voltage Protection
-14
V
Positive output voltage
18
V
Reverse output voltage
-0.5
V
Operating Temperature Range
-40 to 150
°C
Storage Temperature Range
-40 to 150
°C
Programming Temperature Range
-40 to 125
°C
15
Bar
Burst pressure (Room Temperature)
Table 1: Absolute maximum ratings
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Pin Definitions and Descriptions
14
1
8
7
Figure 2: Package pinout (bottom view)
Pin number
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Description
Test pin
Not Connected
Test pin
Not Connected
Test pin
Not Connected
Supply input
Pin number
14
13
12
11
10
9
8
Description
Ground
Not Connected
Not Connected
Not Connected
Ground
Not Connected
Output
Table 2: Pin out definitions and descriptions
17VZZZ
Figure 3: Package marking (top view)
Symbol
Function / Description
V
MEMS and ASIC traceability letter
ZZZ
Last 3 digits of ASIC lot number
YY
Year of assembly
WW
Calendar week of assembly
XX
Last 2 digits of the sensor lot #
Table 3: Package marking definition
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General Electrical Specifications
DC Operating Parameters TA = -40°C to 150°C
Parameter
Nominal supply voltage
Nominal supply current
Decoupling capacitor on
supply
Capacitive load on
output
Resistive load on output
Supply programming
entry level
Analog POR level (rising)
Analog POR hysteresis
Digital POR level (rising)
Digital POR hysteresis
Nominal bridge supply
voltage
Sensing element
sensitivity
Diagnostic limits
Max
5.5
10
47
Typ(1)
5
8.5
100
Units
V
mA
nF
Cload
47
100
470
nF
Pull up or Pull down
Rload
Vdd_com Threshold to enter communication mode
4.7
6.2
7
7.8
kOhm
V
3.1
3.5
3.9
V
500
2.7
200
+9%
mV
V
mV
V
Symbol
Vdd
Idd
Remarks
No output load connected
100
2.05
10
-9%
Vbrg
Option codes DBG-xxx and DCG-xxx
Diag low
Pull-up ≥ 4.7kΩ
Pull-down ≥ 4.7kΩ
Pull-down ≥ 8kΩ
Programmable range with 7 bit resolution
Clamp
for the low clamping level, 9 for the high
low
Clamp
high
Analog saturation output Vsat high Pull-up ≥ 4.7kΩ
Pull-down ≥ 4.7kΩ
level
Clamping levels
Pull-down ≥ 10kΩ
Vsat low
Response time
1
Pull-up ≥ 4.7kΩ
Pull-down ≥ 4.7kΩ
Time from reaching minimum allowed
supply voltage of 4.5V till having the
output within specification
Time needed for the output to change
from an input pressure step to 90% of its
final value.
Using the default filter settings PFLT=0
and SSF=1.
For response times using different filter
settings see Table 14.
2.3
3.5
9
18
Option codes DBH-xxx
Diag high Pull-up ≥ 4.7kΩ
Power up time
Min
4.5
3
3
mV/V/bar
mV/V/bar
%Vdd
96
96
0
%Vdd
12.5
%Vdd
50
100
%Vdd
97
96
97
0
0
100
100
100
3
3
1.3
%Vdd
1
ms
%Vdd
ms
Typical values are defined at T A = +25 °C and VDD = 5V.
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Parameter
Symbol
ADC resolution
InP InN digital diagnostic
levels
Output noise
Remarks
Min
Diagnostic thresholds of 25% of VDDA
(low) and 75% of VDDA (high)
Typ(1)
16
-16384
Max
16384
Units
Bits
lsb
2
mVrms
BW limited to 50kHz.
Table 4: Electrical specifications
Detailed General Description
The MLX90817 contains a pressure sensing element which consists of a diaphragm realized in the silicon chip by
wafer bonding on an etched cavity with built in reference vacuum. The diaphragm reacts to a change in absolute
pressure. The internal strain increases, in particular at the border of the diaphragm. Here, the piezo-resistive
elements have been implanted into the silicon diaphragm forming a Wheatstone bridge, which act as a
transducer.
The electronics front end amplifies the signal from the bridge, performs a coarse offset compensation and an
ADC conversion. The DSP performs the compensations over temperature. Furthermore, the digital circuit
provides some filtering, the possibility to linearize the pressure signal and also implements the clamping function.
This chip delivers an analog output proportional to the pressure. A broken wire detection block allows actively
driving the analog output to one of the rails in case of a broken supply or ground connection. Extensive
protection of the supply lines allows the MLX90817 to handle extreme overvoltage conditions and is immune to
severe external disturbances. Several diagnostic functions (over-voltage, under-voltage, overpressure, under
pressure detections) have been implemented on the 90817 and can be enabled by programming EEPROM
settings. Figure 4 describes MLX90817 block diagram.
DSP
Sensing element
supply
Piezoresistive
sensing element
Gain & Offset
Temperature
Compensation
On chip temperature
sensor
Overvoltage &
reverse voltage
protection
Voltage regulator
POR
Vsupply
Pressure Linearization
Analog
driver
PGA
Vana
M
U
X
OPA
Programmable Filter
ADC
DAC
16 bits
12 bits
Gain
Analog
Output
Rom
InP, InN, VEXT
EEPROM
Test
Oscillator
Ram
Test
Gnd
Figure 4: MLX90817 block diagram
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Default programmed settings
The MLX90817 is calibrated at the final manufacturing test step. During the calibration, settings are stored in the
on chip EEPROM to define the pressure transfer curve as well as the output clamping levels. Together with the
transfer functions, the IC filter values are set.
The transfer curves as described below are valid assuming a supply voltage of 5V for the IC, the analog output
scales in a ratiometric way to the supply voltage.
Analog Output
in Volt
HCL
O2
εp
εo
Absolute Pressure
in Bar
O1
LCL
P1
P2
Figure 5: Pressure transfer function description at room temperature
Temperature Factor
Pressure Accuracy
Fe
Fc
-40
-20
10
35
60
85
110
135
150
Temperature (°C)
Fc
Fe
Figure 6: Pressure accuracy temperature factor
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Default Characteristics DBG-001
Transfer Curve
Parameter
Pressure 1
Pressure 2
Output 1
Output 2
Low clamping level
High clamping level
Pressure Accuracy
Parameter
Symbol
Remarks
P1
P2
O1
O2
LCL
HCL
See Figure 5: Pressure
transfer function
description at room
temperature
Symbol
Remarks
Output accuracy
εo
Pressure accuracy
εp
Center temperature
accuracy factor
Extended temperature
accuracy factor
Fc
Overall accuracy
expressed as output
value (FS range from
0.5V to 4.5V)
Overall accuracy
expressed as pressure
value
See Figure 6: Pressure
accuracy temperature
factor
Value
Unit
0.5
4
0.5
4.5
0.3
4.7
Min
Typ
Bar
Bar
V
V
V
V
Max
Unit
-40
-1
40
1
mV
%FS
-35
35
mBar
1
1.5
Fe
Table 5: DBG-001 Default configuration
Default Characteristics DBG-003
Transfer Curve
Parameter
Pressure 1
Pressure 2
Output 1
Output 2
Low clamping level
High clamping level
Pressure Accuracy
Parameter
Symbol
Remarks
P1
P2
O1
O2
LCL
HCL
See Figure 5: Pressure
transfer function
description at room
temperature
Symbol
Remarks
Output accuracy
εo
Pressure accuracy
εp
Center temperature
accuracy factor
Extended temperature
accuracy factor
Fc
Overall accuracy
expressed as output
value (FS range from
0.5V to 4.5V)
Overall accuracy
expressed as pressure
value
See Figure 6: Pressure
accuracy temperature
factor
Value
Unit
0.2
5.5
0.5
4.5
0
5
Min
Max
Unit
-40
-1
40
1
mV
%FS
-53
53
mBar
Fe
Typ
Bar
Bar
V
V
V
V
1
1.5
Table 6: DBG-003 Default configuration
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Default Characteristics DBH-008
Transfer Curve
Parameter
Pressure 1
Pressure 2
Output 1
Output 2
Low clamping level
High clamping level
Pressure Accuracy
Parameter
Symbol
Remarks
P1
P2
O1
O2
LCL
HCL
See Figure 5: Pressure
transfer function
description at room
temperature
Symbol
Remarks
Output accuracy
εo
Pressure accuracy
εp
Center temperature
accuracy factor
Extended temperature
accuracy factor
Fc
Overall accuracy
expressed as output
value (FS range from
0.5V to 4.5V)
Overall accuracy
expressed as pressure
value
See Figure 6: Pressure
accuracy temperature
factor
Value
Unit
0.1
1.15
0.4
4.65
0.3
4.7
Min
Typ
Bar
Bar
V
V
V
V
Max
Unit
-50
-1.25
50
1.25
mV
%FS
-12.5
12.5
mBar
1
1.5
Fe
Table 7: DBH-008 Default configuration
Default Characteristics DBG-010
Transfer Curve
Parameter
Pressure 1
Pressure 2
Output 1
Output 2
Low clamping level
High clamping level
Pressure Accuracy
Parameter
Symbol
Remarks
P1
P2
O1
O2
LCL
HCL
See Figure 5: Pressure
transfer function
description at room
temperature
Symbol
Remarks
Output accuracy
εo
Pressure accuracy
εp
Center temperature
accuracy factor
Extended temperature
accuracy factor
Fc
Overall accuracy
expressed as output
value (FS range from
0.5V to 4.5V)
Overall accuracy
expressed as pressure
value
See Figure 6: Pressure
accuracy temperature
factor
Value
Unit
0.2
2.5
0.2
4.8
0
5
Min
Max
Unit
-65
-1.63
65
1.63
mV
%FS
-33
33
mBar
Fe
Typ
Bar
Bar
V
V
V
V
1
1.5
Table 8: DBG-010 Default configuration
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Default Characteristics DBG-012
Transfer Curve
Parameter
Pressure 1
Pressure 2
Output 1
Output 2
Low clamping level
High clamping level
Pressure Accuracy
Parameter
Symbol
Remarks
P1
P2
O1
O2
LCL
HCL
See Figure 5: Pressure
transfer function
description at room
temperature
Symbol
Remarks
Output accuracy
εo
Pressure accuracy
εp
Center temperature
accuracy factor
Extended temperature
accuracy factor
Fc
Overall accuracy
expressed as output
value (FS range from
0.5V to 4.5V)
Overall accuracy
expressed as pressure
value
See Figure 6: Pressure
accuracy temperature
factor
Value
Unit
0.2
3
0.4
4.65
0
5
Min
Typ
Bar
Bar
V
V
V
V
Max
Unit
-50
-1.25
50
1.25
mV
%FS
-33
33
mBar
1
1.5
Fe
Table 9: DBG-012 Default configuration
Default Characteristics DBG-013
Transfer Curve
Parameter
Pressure 1
Pressure 2
Output 1
Output 2
Low clamping level
High clamping level
Pressure Accuracy
Parameter
Symbol
Remarks
P1
P2
O1
O2
LCL
HCL
See Figure 5: Pressure
transfer function
description at room
temperature
Symbol
Remarks
Output accuracy
εo
Pressure accuracy
εp
Center temperature
accuracy factor
Extended temperature
accuracy factor
Fc
Overall accuracy
expressed as output
value (FS range from
0.5V to 4.5V)
Overall accuracy
expressed as pressure
value
See Figure 6: Pressure
accuracy temperature
factor
Value
Unit
0.2
4
0.2
4.8
0
5
Min
Max
Unit
-65
-1.63
65
1.63
mV
%FS
-54
54
mBar
Fe
Typ
Bar
Bar
V
V
V
V
1
1.5
Table 10: DBG-013 Default configuration
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Default Characteristics DBH-014
Transfer Curve
Parameter
Pressure 1
Pressure 2
Output 1
Output 2
Low clamping level
High clamping level
Pressure Accuracy
Parameter
Symbol
Remarks
P1
P2
O1
O2
LCL
HCL
See Figure 5: Pressure
transfer function
description at room
temperature
Symbol
Remarks
Output accuracy
εo
Pressure accuracy
εp
Center temperature
accuracy factor
Extended temperature
accuracy factor
Fc
Overall accuracy
expressed as output
value (FS range from
0.5V to 4.5V)
Overall accuracy
expressed as pressure
value
See Figure 6: Pressure
accuracy temperature
factor
Value
Unit
0.133
1.199
1
4.2
0
5
Min
Typ
Bar
Bar
V
V
V
V
Max
Unit
-45
-1.13
45
1.13
mV
%FS
-15
15
mBar
1
1.5
Fe
Table 11: DBH-014 Default configuration
Default Characteristics DCG-000
Transfer Curve
Parameter
Pressure 1
Pressure 2
Output 1
Output 2
Low clamping level
High clamping level
Pressure Accuracy
Parameter
Symbol
Remarks
P1
P2
O1
O2
LCL
HCL
See Figure 5: Pressure
transfer function
description at room
temperature
Symbol
Remarks
Output accuracy
εo
Pressure accuracy
εp
Center temperature
accuracy factor
Extended temperature
accuracy factor
Fc
Overall accuracy
expressed as output
value (FS range from
0.5V to 4.5V)
Overall accuracy
expressed as pressure
value
See Figure 6: Pressure
accuracy temperature
factor
Value
Unit
0.2
4
0.4
4.65
0.3
4.7
Min
Max
Unit
-32
-0.8
32
0.8
mV
%FS
-28.6
28.6
mBar
Fe
Typ
Bar
Bar
V
V
V
V
1
1.5
Table 12: DCG-000 Default configuration
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Default Characteristics DCH-008
Transfer Curve
Parameter
Pressure 1
Pressure 2
Output 1
Output 2
Low clamping level
High clamping level
Pressure Accuracy
Parameter
Symbol
Remarks
P1
P2
O1
O2
LCL
HCL
See Figure 5: Pressure
transfer function
description at room
temperature
Symbol
Remarks
Output accuracy
εo
Pressure accuracy
εp
Center temperature
accuracy factor
Extended temperature
accuracy factor
Fc
Overall accuracy
expressed as output
value (FS range from
0.5V to 4.5V)
Overall accuracy
expressed as pressure
value
See Figure 6: Pressure
accuracy temperature
factor
Value
Unit
0.1
1.15
0.4
4.65
0.3
4.7
Min
Max
Unit
-50
-1.25
50
1.25
mV
%FS
-12.5
12.5
mBar
Fe
Typ
Bar
Bar
V
V
V
V
1
1.5
Table 13: DCH-008 Default configuration
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Filters
There are two filters available to filter the pressure signal. The first filter is a Small Signal Filter which can be
disabled or enabled. The second filter is a first order low pass filter for the pressure signal which has a
programmable depth.
PFLT
PFLT is a programmable first order low pass filter. The depth of this filter can be selected. This filter can be
configured to select the optimal trade-off between response time and output noise.
The low pass filter is implemented according to the following formula:
𝐹𝑖𝑙𝑡𝑒𝑟𝑜𝑢𝑡𝑝𝑢𝑡 (𝑘) =
𝐹𝑖𝑙𝑡𝑒𝑟𝑖𝑛𝑝𝑢𝑡 (𝑘) − 𝐹𝑖𝑙𝑡𝑒𝑟𝑜𝑢𝑡𝑝𝑢𝑡 (𝑘 − 1)
+ 𝐹𝑖𝑙𝑡𝑒𝑟𝑜𝑢𝑡𝑝𝑢𝑡 (𝑘 − 1)
2𝑃𝐹𝐿𝑇
The PFLT parameter in the formula is set in EEPROM and can have a value between 0 and 9. An overview of
typical response times when applying a step on the input using different PFLT filter settings can be found in Table
14. Filter setting 0 disables the PFLT.
PFLT setting
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Response time
in ms(2)
0.93
1.25
2
3.7
7.1
13.7
27.0
53.8
106.8
203.8
Table 14: Filter settings and typical response times
SSF
The SSF (Small Signal Filter) is a digital filter which is designed not to have an impact on the response time of a
fast changing pressure signal like a pressure step. When a large signal change at the input is present, the filter is
bypassed and not filtering the signal. For small signal changes, which are in most cases noise, the filter is used
and filtering the pressure signal.
The Small Signal Filter can be enabled or disabled in EEPROM.
2
Time needed for the output to change from an input pressure step to 90% of its final value.
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Analog Front End
The analog front end of the MLX90817 consists of a chopping stage and 3 amplification stages as can be seen in
Figure 7. There are also several input diagnostics integrated into this front end to be able to detect a broken InP
or InN connection or an input which is out of range. This diagnostic information is transferred to the
microcontroller to handle further action for example flagging a diagnostic message.
G = 4.5 to 10.5
3 bits
G = 1.25 or 3.5
CSOF: 1/3 to 2/3
of VDDA
G = 1.6, 3.2 or 6.4
InP
Input
Diag
nostics
InN
OPA
Chopping
1us/phase
Stage 1:
Instrumentation amplifier
OPA
Stage 2:
Differential amplifier
Stage 3:
Integrator
Figure 7: Analog front end block diagram
The first stage is an instrumentation amplifier of which the gain can be programmed using 3 bits to cover a gain
range between 4.5 and 10.6.
Transfer equation:
OUTP1 – OUTN1 = Gst1*(InP – InN) in phase 1
OUTP1 – OUTN1 = Gst1*(InN – InP) in phase 2
The second stage is a fully differential amplifier. The gain of the amplifier can be calibrated using 1 bit.
Transfer equation:
OUTP2 – OUTN2 = -Gst2*(OUTP1 – OUTN1) – Gst2*(CSOF1 – CSOF2) in phase 1
OUTP2 – OUTN2 = -Gst2*(OUTN1 – OUTP1) – Gst2*(CSOF2 – CSOF1) in phase 2
The CSOF1 and CSOF2 signals are generated by the coarse offset DAC with the following transfer functions:
VDDA
2 1 VDDA CO[6 : 0]
CO 7
+ (− 1) * − *
*
2
2
127
3 3
VDDA
1 VDDA CO[6 : 0]
CO 7 2
CSOF 2 =
− (− 1) * − *
*
2
2
127
3 3
CSOF1 =
CO[6:0] fixes the DAC output. CO7 is used for the polarity.
The third stage is an integrator which is controlled using 2 bits to set a gain between 1.6 and 6.4
Transfer equation at the outputs of the amplifier:
OUTP3 – OUTN3 = -N*(C1/C2)*(OUTP2 – OUTN2)
OUTP3_common_mode and OUTN3_common_mode = VCM = VDDA/2
In this equation N represents the number of integration cycles which is a fixed value of N = 40.
C2 is a fixed feedback capacitor of approximately 5pF. C1 can have 3 different values: 0.2pF, 0.4pF or 0.8pF.
Transfer equation after the ADC:
Pressure_ADC = ((OUTN3 – OUTP3)*216/VDDA) + 32768
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An overview of all possible values for Gst1, Gst2 and Gst3 can be found in Table 15 below.
The input stage is designed to work with an input common-mode voltage range between 42%Vbrg and 58%Vbrg.
Gain
setting
[-]
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
Gst1
[V/V]
4.49
5.06
5.8
6.52
7.43
8.37
9.35
10.6
4.49
5.06
5.8
6.52
7.43
8.37
9.35
10.6
4.49
5.06
5.8
6.52
7.43
8.37
9.35
10.6
4.49
5.06
5.8
6.52
7.43
8.37
9.35
10.6
Gst2
[V/V]
-1.25
-1.25
-1.25
-1.25
-1.25
-1.25
-1.25
-1.25
-3.5
-3.5
-3.5
-3.5
-3.5
-3.5
-3.5
-3.5
-3.5
-3.5
-3.5
-3.5
-3.5
-3.5
-3.5
-3.5
-3.5
-3.5
-3.5
-3.5
-3.5
-3.5
-3.5
-3.5
Gst3
[V/V]
1.6
1.6
1.6
1.6
1.6
1.6
1.6
1.6
1.6
1.6
1.6
1.6
1.6
1.6
1.6
1.6
3.2
3.2
3.2
3.2
3.2
3.2
3.2
3.2
6.4
6.4
6.4
6.4
6.4
6.4
6.4
6.4
Total
gain
[V/V]
-9.0
-10.1
-11.6
-13.0
-14.9
-16.7
-18.7
-21.2
-25.1
-28.3
-32.5
-36.5
-41.6
-46.9
-52.4
-59.4
-50.3
-56.7
-65.0
-73.0
-83.2
-93.7
-104.7
-118.7
-100.6
-113.3
-129.9
-146.0
-166.4
-187.5
-209.4
-237.4
FS Differential
input signal
[mV]
± 195
± 173
± 151
± 134
± 118
± 105
± 94
± 83
± 70
± 62
± 54
± 48
± 42
± 37
± 33
± 29
± 35
± 31
± 27
± 24
± 21
± 19
± 17
± 15
± 17
± 15
± 13
± 12
± 11
±9
±8
±7
Table 15: Gain and input signal range of the analog front end
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ADC
The 16 bit differential ADC has a range from –VDDA/2 to +VDDA/2.
There are 7 different ADC channels. Channel 0 is not used. Table 16 below describes all the channels.
ADC
SIN[2:0]
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Signal
Remarks
P
Tint
Vsup
InP/InN
Vdig
Tntc
Text
Nothing connected
Pressure
Internal Temperature
External Supply
Multiplexing between Positive/Negative Sensor Output
Digital Regulator
NTC Output
External Temperature
Table 16: ADC channels
The different channels are converted in a constantly repeating sequence. A new ADC conversion is done every
50us following the sequence shown below in Figure 8. This is resulting in an updated pressure output value every
200us.
P
Tint
P
Text
P
Tntc
P
Vsup
P
Tint
P
Text
P
Tntc
P
InP/InN
P
Tint
P
...
Figure 8: ADC sequence
Digital
The digital is built around a 16-bit microcontroller. It contains besides the processor also ROM, RAM and EEPROM
and a set of user and system IO registers.
Temperature compensation of the pressure signal and pressure linearization is handled by the microcontroller.
For the pressure compensation there are EEPROM parameters allocated to be able to cover a large variety of
calibration approaches.
Both for gain and offset of the pressure signal, there is a separate temperature dependency programmable
ranging from a temperature independence to a first order, second order and finally a third order compensation.
This is reflected in EEPROM parameters for the offset (O0, O1, O2 and O3) and for the gain (G0, G1, G2 and G3).
If required, the linearity of the pressure signal can also be compensated without a temperature dependency or
with a first order temperature dependency through EEPROM parameters L0 and L1.
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Wrong Connections Overview
Table 17 provides an overview of the behavior of the MLX90817 when different combinations of connections to
GND, VDD and OUT are made.
GND
VDD
Analog out
Effect on output
0V
Disconnected
0V
0V
5V
5V
Disconnected
5V
Pull-down or Pull-up
Pull-down or Pull-up
Pull-down or Pull-up
Disconnected
0V
0V
0V
0V
0V
5V
5V
5V
0V
18V
0V
5V
18V
Pull-down or Pull-up
Pull-down or Pull-up
5V
5V
5V
0V
Pull-down or Pull-up
Pull-down or Pull-up
Normal operation
High Fault Band
Low Fault Band
Low Fault Band for
Pull-down
High Fault Band for
Pull-up
Low Fault Band
High Fault Band
18V
Low Fault Band
Low Fault Band for
Pull-down
High Fault Band for
Pull-up
High Fault Band
Action after wrong
connection
Normal operation
Normal operation
Normal operation
Normal operation
Normal operation
Normal operation
Normal operation
Normal operation
Normal operation
Normal operation
Normal operation
Table 17: Wrong connections overview
Diagnostics
Input Diagnostics
An overview of the different input diagnostics conditions and their corresponding fault band and diagnostic
source can be found in Table 18.
Condition
Vbrg disconnected
GND (sensor) disconnected
InP disconnected
InN disconnected
Vbrg shorted to GND
InP shorted to GND
InN shorted to GND
InP shorted to Vbrg
InN shorted to Vbrg
Fault Band
Low
Low
Low
Low
Low
Low
Low
Low
Low
Diagnostic Source
ERR_EN_SPSN
ERR_EN_SPSN
ERR_EN_BW
ERR_EN_BW
ERR_EN_SPSN
ERR_EN_SPSN
ERR_EN_SPSN
ERR_EN_SPSN
ERR_EN_SPSN
Table 18: Input diagnostics
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Diagnostic Sources
The MLX90817 product has several internal checks which monitor the status of device. These checks or
diagnostic sources can be enabled or disabled based on the sensor module requirements. An overview of the
different diagnostic sources, their enable/disable parameter and the explanation of their functionality can be
found below in Table 19. The default diagnostic configuration for the different option codes can be found in Table
20.
Parameter
ERR_EN_TINT
ERR_EN_IO
ERR_EN_SPSN
ERR_EN_PV
ERR_EN_PP
ERR_EN_BW
ERR_EN_VSUPH
ERR_EN_VSUPL
ERR_EN_TCHIP
Error condition
The Internal temperature could not be measured/calculated
RAM configuration error
SP or SN pin voltage out of range
The pressure value could not be measured/calculated
Pressure parameter error
A broken wire is detected in the pressure sensor path
The supply voltage is too high
The supply voltage is too low
The chip temperature out of range
Table 19: Diagnostic sources
Parameter
ERR_EN_TINT
ERR_EN_IO
ERR_EN_SPSN
ERR_EN_PV
ERR_EN_PP
ERR_EN_BW
ERR_EN_VSUPH
ERR_EN_VSUPL
ERR_EN_TCHIP
Dxx001
Dxx003
Dxx008
Dxx010
Dxx012
Dxx013
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
Dxx014
Dxx000
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
Table 20: Default diagnostic configuration
The level of the over and under voltage diagnostics can be configured according to the ranges described in Table
21.
Parameter
Under voltage detection
threshold range
Overvoltage detection
threshold range
Over-/Under-voltage
detection accuracy
Min
Max
Units
3.25
5.74
V
4.25
6.74
V
200
mV
Comment
Optional and Programmable
with 8 bits in parameter
VSUP_LOW
Optional and
Programmable with 8 bits in
parameter VSUP_HIGH
Table 21: MLX90817 under and overvoltage detection
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Application Information
Application schematic
OUT
MLX90817
VDD
100nF
100nF
GND
Figure 9: Basic application schematic
These recommendations for external components are only providing a basic protection. Depending on the
module design and the EMC speciation requirements different configurations can be needed.
PCB Land Pattern Recommendation
Figure 10: PCB Land Pattern
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Standard information regarding manufacturability of Melexis products
with different soldering processes
Our products are classified and qualified regarding soldering technology, solderability and moisture sensitivity
level according to following test methods:
Reflow Soldering SMD’s (Surface Mount Devices)
▪
▪
IPC/JEDEC J-STD-020
Moisture/Reflow Sensitivity Classification for Nonhermetic Solid State Surface Mount Devices
(classification reflow profiles according to table 5-2)
EIA/JEDEC JESD22-A113
Preconditioning of Nonhermetic Surface Mount Devices Prior to Reliability Testing
(reflow profiles according to table 2)
Wave Soldering SMD’s (Surface Mount Devices) and THD’s (Through Hole Devices)
▪
▪
EN60749-20
Resistance of plastic- encapsulated SMD’s to combined effect of moisture and soldering heat
EIA/JEDEC JESD22-B106 and EN60749-15
Resistance to soldering temperature for through-hole mounted devices
Iron Soldering THD’s (Through Hole Devices)
▪
EN60749-15
Resistance to soldering temperature for through-hole mounted devices
Solderability SMD’s (Surface Mount Devices) and THD’s (Through Hole Devices)
▪
EIA/JEDEC JESD22-B102 and EN60749-21
Solderability
For all soldering technologies deviating from above mentioned standard conditions (regarding peak temperature,
temperature gradient, temperature profile etc) additional classification and qualification tests have to be agreed
upon with Melexis.
The application of Wave Soldering for SMD’s is allowed only after consulting Melexis regarding assurance of
adhesive strength between device and board.
Melexis is contributing to global environmental conservation by promoting lead free solutions. For more
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use of certain Hazardous Substances) please visit the quality page on our website:
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Electronic semiconductor products are sensitive to Electro Static Discharge (ESD).
Always observe Electro Static Discharge control procedures whenever handling semiconductor products.
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Package Information for Option Codes DBx-xxx
Figure 11: MLX90817 package drawing option codes DBx-xxx
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Package Information for Option Codes DCx-xxx
Figure 12: MLX90817 package drawing option codes DCx-xxx
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