SNOA930C March   2015  – May 2021 LDC0851 , LDC1001 , LDC1001-Q1 , LDC1041 , LDC1051 , LDC1101 , LDC1312 , LDC1312-Q1 , LDC1314 , LDC1314-Q1 , LDC1612 , LDC1612-Q1 , LDC1614 , LDC1614-Q1 , LDC2112 , LDC2114 , LDC3114 , LDC3114-Q1

 

  1.   Trademarks
  2. 1The Sensor
    1. 1.1 Sensor Frequency
    2. 1.2 RS and RP
      1. 1.2.1 AC Resistance
      2. 1.2.2 Skin Effect
  3. 2Inductor Characteristics
    1. 2.1 Inductor Shape
      1. 2.1.1 Example Uses of Different Inductor Shapes
    2. 2.2 Number of Turns
    3. 2.3 Multiple Layers
      1. 2.3.1 Mutual Inductance of Coils in Series
      2. 2.3.2 Multi-Layer Parallel Inductor
      3. 2.3.3 Temperature Compensation
    4. 2.4 Inductor Size
    5. 2.5 Self-Resonance Frequency
      1. 2.5.1 Measurement of SRF
      2. 2.5.2 Techniques to Improve SRF for Wire-wound Inductors
  4. 3Capacitor Characteristics
    1. 3.1 Capacitor RS, Q, and SRF
    2. 3.2 Effect of Parasitic Capacitance
      1. 3.2.1 Recommended Capacitor Values
    3. 3.3 Capacitor Placement
  5. 4Physical Coil Design
    1. 4.1 Example Design Procedure Using WEBENCH
      1. 4.1.1 General Design Sequence
    2. 4.2 PCB Layout Recommendations
      1. 4.2.1 Minimize Conductors Near Sensor
      2. 4.2.2 Sensor Vias and Other Techniques for PCBs
  6. 5Summary
  7. 6References
  8. 7Revision History

Revision History

Changes from Revision B (September 2019) to Revision C (May 2021)

  • Updated title.Go
  • Updated the numbering format for tables, figures, and cross-references throughout the document.Go
  • Added references to the LDC3114 deviceGo
  • Updated application references for clarityGo

Changes from Revision A (April 2018) to Revision B (September 2019)

  • Updated language for clarity throughoutGo
  • Added references to the LDC1001 deviceGo

Changes from Revision * (March 2015) to Revision A (April 2018)

  • Added information on LDC0851 and LDC211x device performanceGo
  • Changed phrasing of various sections for better clarityGo
  • Added details on calculation of RP Go
  • Added sensing range information on LDC0851 and LDC211x devicesGo
  • Added sensor capacitor placement guidelines for the LDC0851 and LDC211x devices.Go