Renesas's dual-path SSC IC is suitable for a variety of applications, including medical, industrial and consumer/white goods

     ZSSC3281 is a dual-channel sensor signal conditioning IC (SSC) for high-precision amplification, digitalization, and sensor-specific correction of sensor signals. ZSSC3281 is suitable for bridge and half-bridge sensors powered by on-chip current sources, as well as external voltage source elements and element sensors (e.g. Pt100 and external temperature sensor diodes).

     Digital compensation for sensor offset, sensitivity, temperature drift, and nonlinearity is accomplished through a mathematical core based on a 32-bit ARM M3 that runs correction algorithms, and the calibration coefficients are stored in a non-volatile, reprogrammable memory. The programmable integrated sensor front end allows optimal application of a variety of sensors in a wide range of applications.

     The ZSSC3281 provides measured value reading and programming capabilities via I2C, SPI or Single Wire interface (OWI). ZSSC3281 supports absolute and proportional voltage, current loop or interrupt output.