SLYA048B March   2020  – June 2021 FDC1004 , FDC1004-Q1 , FDC2112 , FDC2112-Q1 , FDC2114 , FDC2114-Q1 , FDC2212 , FDC2212-Q1 , FDC2214 , FDC2214-Q1 , LDC0851 , LDC1001 , LDC1041 , LDC1051 , LDC1101 , LDC1312 , LDC1312-Q1 , LDC1314 , LDC1314-Q1 , LDC1612 , LDC1612-Q1 , LDC1614 , LDC1614-Q1 , LDC2112 , LDC2114 , LDC3114 , LDC3114-Q1

 

  1.   Trademarks
  2. 1Inductive and Capacitive Theory of Operation
    1. 1.1 Inductive Sensing Theory of Operation
    2. 1.2 Capacitive Sensing Theory of Operation
  3. 2FDC: Capacitive Level Sensing
    1. 2.1 Capacitive Technology Benefits in Liquid Level Sensing
    2. 2.2 Getting Started With Capacitive Liquid Level Sensing
    3. 2.3 Device Selection
    4. 2.4 Design Challenges and Additional Collateral
  4. 3LDC: Inductive Touch Buttons
    1. 3.1 Inductive Technology Benefits in Buttons
    2. 3.2 Getting Started With Inductive Buttons
    3. 3.3 Device Selection
    4. 3.4 Design Challenges and Additional Collateral
  5. 4LDC: Incremental Encoder and Event Counting
    1. 4.1 Inductive Technology Benefits in Incremental Encoders
    2. 4.2 Getting Started With an Inductive Incremental Encoder
    3. 4.3 Device Recommendations
    4. 4.4 Design Challenges and Additional Collateral
  6. 5LDC: Metal Proximity Sensor
    1. 5.1 Inductive Technology Benefits in Metal Proximity Detection
    2. 5.2 Criteria to Consider when Choosing Inductive Sensing for Metal Proximity Applications
      1. 5.2.1 Metal Target Movement in Relation to Inductive Coil
      2. 5.2.2 Sensing Distance
      3. 5.2.3 Size and Shape of Metal Target
      4. 5.2.4 Speed (Sample Rate versus Resolution)
      5. 5.2.5 Environmental Compensation
    3. 5.3 Getting Started With Inductive Metal Proximity Sensing
    4. 5.4 Device Recommendations
    5. 5.5 Design Challenges and Additional Collateral
  7. 6Revision History

4.3 Device Recommendations

The LDC0851 is the preferred inductive device for simple incremental encoders due to the switch output of the device.

GUID-BFEBC5E9-B3F7-4B90-97B0-4EEFD1305B43-low.gif Figure 4-3 LDC0851 Functional Block Diagram

Key LDC0851 parameters for incremental encoders:

  • Switch output allows for simplicity
  • Differential implementation with reference and sense coils to prevent false triggering over environmental factors such as temperature variation or humidity effects
  • Small size - 2.30-mm × 2.30-mm, 8-pin WSON package
  • Internal hysteresis to prevent false switching due to noise or mechanical vibration at the switching threshold
  • MCU-less operation allows for simple solution