AD7746

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24-bit, 2 Channel Capacitance to Digital Converter

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Overview

  • New standard in single chip solutions
  • Interfaces to single or differential floating sensors
  • Resolution down to 4 aF (that is, up to 21 ENOB)
  • Accuracy: 4 fF
  • Linearity: 0.01%
  • Common-mode (not changing) capacitance up to 17 pF
  • Full-scale (changing) capacitance range: ±4 pF
  • Tolerant of parasitic capacitance to ground up to 60 pF
  • Update rate: 10 Hz to 90 Hz
  • Simultaneous 50 Hz and 60 Hz rejection at 16 Hz
  • Temperature sensor on-chip
    Resolution: 0.1°C, accuracy: ±2°C
  • Voltage input channel
  • Internal clock oscillator
  • 2-wire serial interface (I2C®-compatible)
  • Power
    2.7 V to 5.25 V single-supply operation
    0.7 mA current consumption
  • Operating temperature: –40°C to +125°C
  • 16-lead TSSOP package

The AD7745/AD7746 are a high resolution, Σ-Δ capacitance-to-digital converter (CDC). The capacitance to be measured is connected directly to the device inputs. The architecture fea-tures inherent high resolution (24-bit no missing codes, up to 21-bit effective resolution), high linearity (±0.01%), and high accuracy (±4 fF factory calibrated). The AD7745/AD7746 capacitance input range is ±4 pF (changing), while it can accept up to 17 pF common-mode capacitance (not changing), which can be balanced by a programmable on-chip, digital-to-capacitance converter (CAPDAC).

The AD7745 has one capacitance input channel, while the AD7746 has two channels. Each channel can be configured as single-ended or differential. The AD7745/AD7746 are designed for floating capacitive sensors. For capacitive sensors with one plate connected to ground, the AD7747 is recommended.

The parts have an on-chip temperature sensor with a resolution of 0.1°C and accuracy of ±2°C. The on-chip voltage reference and the on-chip clock generator eliminate the need for any external components in capacitive sensor applications. The parts have a standard voltage input, which together with the differential reference input allows easy interface to an external temperature sensor, such as an RTD, thermistor, or diode.

The AD7745/AD7746 have a 2-wire, I2C-compatible serial interface. Both parts can operate with a single power supply from 2.7 V to 5.25 V. They are specified over the automotive temperature range of –40°C to +125°C and are housed in a 16-lead TSSOP package.

Applications

Automotive, Industrial and Medical Systems for:

  • Pressure Measurement
  • Position Sensors
  • Level Sensors
  • Flowmeters
  • Humidity Sensors
  • Impurity Detection

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24-bit, 2 Channel Capacitance to Digital Converter
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Evaluation Kits

EVAL-AD7746

AD7746 Evaluation Kit

Product Details

The EVAL-AD7746EBZ is a fully featured evaluation board for the AD7746. The evaluation board is operated with a PC via a standard USB connection with software provided enabling the user to perform detailed analysis of the CDC's performance. This software includes the technical note describing the operation and set up of the evaluation board.

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AD7746 Evaluation Kit

Reference Designs

Figure 1. CN0552 Block Diagram
CN0552 Circuits from the lab

Capacitance to Digital Converter with Extended Range

Features and Benefits

  • ±4.096 pF input range suits a wide array sensors.
  • Extended input range circuit provides ±50pF input range
  • 4.2 aF RMS resolution @ 9.1sps conversion rate
  • Auxiliary temperature sensor and voltage input for system-level calibration

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    CN0552 Capacitance-Digital Conversion w/ Extended Range Circuitry
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Capacitance to Digital Converter with Extended Range
Figure 1. CN0552 Block Diagram
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