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Sensor AFE Revolutionizes Sensor System Design

National's configurable Sensor AFE ICs and WEBENCH® Sensor AFE Designer are part of an integrated hardware and software development platform to simplify sensor system design by enabling the engineer to select a sensor, design and configure the solution, and download configuration in minutes. The development systems allows engineers to evaluate the complete signal path solution (including sensors) either online or on the bench.

National Sensor AFE Revolutionizes Sensor System Design

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Sensor AFE Overview

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New! National Expands Sensor AFE Family

Seven Options for Channel Configurations, Current Source, and Resolution

  • 24-bit or 16-bit sigma-delta ADC with a programmable input (mux)
  • Up to 4-differential inputs, or 7-single-ended inputs in any combination of input types
  • True background calibration eliminates offset and gain drift over time and temperature without disturbing the measured signal
  • Each channel is independently configurable for gain and sample rate
  • Automatic, manual, and single scan of selected channels
  • Continuous background sensor diagnostics for detecting shorts, opens and out-of-range signals
  • -40‘C to 125‘C temperature range
  • Supported by Sensor AFE hardware & software development platform
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Dual RTD Application Comparison: Sensor AFE Versus Discrete Design

Parameter LMP90100 Integrated Sensor AFE Discrete Solution
ADC LMP90100
Pressure Sensor Op Amps +
RTD Op Amps +
RTD Current Sources
Total Cost (1kpcs) $4.95 $6.50
Resolution 24-bit, 7-Channel 10-bit, 2-Channel
Integrated  
Software Reconfigurable  
True Continuous Background Calibration  
Simplified Stocking  
Quick Design & Evaluation

 

Typical Sensor AFE Applications

  • Load cells
  • Differential pressure transducers
  • Force sensors
  • Hall effect sensors
  • Level sensors
  • Load cells
  • MEMS sensors
  • Oil pressure sensors
  • Pressure gauges, pressure switches, pressure transducers
  • Strain gauge
  • Weighing sensors
  • Wheatstone bridge sensors
  • Chemical sensors
  • Gas detector systems
  • Carbon dioxide (CO2) detectors
  • Carbon monoxide (CO) detectors
  • Gas analyzers, gas detectors, gas monitors, gas sensors
  • H2S gas detectors

 

  • Digital thermometers
  • Type k thermocouples
  • Resistance Temperature Resistance (RTDs)
  • Temperature probes