Brief description:
The SSC standard product family interfaces with two main sensor types: resistive bridges and differential capacitors. For a particular sensor type, further specialization targets the optimal performance and price point for the required operating voltage and temperature range, gain and resolution, input/output format, and qualification level. Refer to the chart below for more details on the available options and features.
Precision Sensor Signal Conditioner ICs with built-in correction and first-pass calibration. Designing sensor interfaces for nonlinear, temperature-dependent transducers can be quite challenging and time consuming, and producing them in volume is often expensive due to long test cycles on costly production test equipment. ZMDI Sensor Signal Conditioner ICs facilitate both design and production of sensor interfaces by providing highly accurate, widely programmable gain and quantization functions combined with powerful, high-order digital correction and linearization algorithms, all in one energy-efficient product that is easy to use and supported by expert software and sensor system design experience. A distinct advantage of our correction algorithms is that they are calibrated and programmed in an efficient “single-pass” operation that lowers costs by reducing test time and loading of production test equipment without sacrificing precision.
APPLICATIONS: Automotive Application:
- Brake Systems – Pressure Sensing
- Common Rail Systems – Diesel Feed Pump Pressure Control
- Crash Protection – Seat Occupant Classification
- Drive by Wire – Throttle Flap Angle Sensing
- Electric Power Steering – Torque Sensing
- Emission Control – Urea Dosing Pressure Sensing
- Exhaust management – High Temperature Sensing
- Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning – Coolant Pressure and Temperature Sensing
- Motor Management – Ultra Sonic Oil Level and Quality Sensing
- Variable Valve Timing – Camshaft Position Sensing
Medical Application:
- Assist Systems – Hearing Aid Signal Processing
- Diabetes Treatment – Blood Glucose Sensing
- Diagnostic Devices – Test Strip Handler Control
- Homecare – Respiratory Pressure Control
- Implantable Devices – Bio Sensor Control
- Intensive Care – Respiratory Flow Sensing
- Long-Term Monitoring – Wearable ECG Recording
- Vital Signs – Blood Pressure Sensing
- Vital Signs – Contactless Ear Thermometer
Industrial Application:
- Bulk Material Storage – Residual Moisture Monitoring
- Cold Stores – Energy Management
- Factory Automation – Bus Interfacing of Actuators and Sensors
- Logistics – RFID Item Tracking
- Machine Tools – Automated Sensor Setpoint Change
- Meteorology – Aero Probe Equipment
- Mobile Hydraulics – Filter Load Detection
- Oil & Gas Industry – Throughput Control
- Railway Vehicles – Brake Pressure Sensing
Consumer Application:
- Flip Phone – Opening Sensing
- Mobile Navigation – Barometric Altitude Measurement
- Inkjet Printer – Humidity Sensing
- Touch Screen – Proximity Sensing
- Outdoor Equipment - 3D Compass
- Domestic Air Conditioner – Humidity Sensing
White Goods / Household Appliances:
- Laundry Dryer – Humidity Sensing
- Washing Machine – Level Sensing
- Dish Washer – Spray Pressure Control
- Scales – Load Cell Measurement
Communication:
- Building Automation – Wireless Thermostat Control
- Home Automation – Wireless Energy Metering
- Smart Energy – Wireless Switched Electrical Outlets
Manufacturer:
ZMDI (www.zmdi.com)