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MAS6502 – Piezoresistive Sensor Signal Interface IC

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06.10.2011

Micro Analog Systems Oy introduces MAS6502, a 16-bit Piezoresistive Sensor Signal Interface IC primarily intended for MEMS based pressure sensor modules.

The device uses a ratiometric AD-converter principle employing a delta-sigma conversion technique, giving very good noise performance. Its current consumption is extremely low (2.3 µA) and it can operate at low supply voltage from 2.0 V to 3.6 V which makes it an ideal solution for interfacing a piezo-resistive sensor in power consumption critical portable applications. The effective number of bits (ENOB) of the ADC is 14-bits. The over sampling ratio (OSR) of the Delta-Sigma converter has four values to choose from for further optimization between conversion accuracy, speed and current consumption. The external sensor bridge can be used to sense not only pressure but also temperature, using the built-in sensor sampling switches. The MAS6502 communicates via a standard 2-wire I2C serial bus interface.

MAS6502

FEATURES

  • Low Standby Current Consumption 0.1 µA TypMAS6520 sensor
  • Very Low Supply Current: 0.35 µA…2.3 µA
  • Supply Voltage: 2.0 V…3.6 V
  • Ratiometric Delta-Sigma Conversion
  • Selectable Input Signal Ranges (VDD=2.35V):
    • 325 mVPP, 220 mVPP, 150 mVPP, 100 mVP
  • Selectable Optional Offset (VDD=2.35V):
    • 33 mV
  • Selectable Sensor Resistance Values
    •  5 kohm, 4.5 kohm, 4 kohm, 3.4 kohm
  • Over Sampling Ratio: 512, 256, 128, 64
  • Conversion Times 0.8 ms…10.6 ms Typ
  • 2-Wire Serial Data Interface (I2C Bus)
  • 256 Bit EEPROM Memory
  • Good Noise Performance thanks to the Delta-Sigma Architecture

MAS6502 is available in a QFN-16 4x4x0.75 package as well as tested wafers or dies in waffle pack. For further information and samples please contact Micro Analog Systems Oy

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Data Sheet and PCN subscription

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02.08.2011

Micro Analog Systems Oy now offers the possibility to subscribe to Data Sheet and Product Change Notification updates. “Please send us an email telling us which parts you are interested in and your contact information and we will add you to our data base and send you the requested information whenever a new version is available” says Jan Gripsborn, VP Sales & Marketing at MAS.

MAS offers RCT test equipment

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02.08.2011

Micro Analog Systems Oy now offers the possibility to subscribe to Data Sheet and Product Change Notification updates. “Please send us an email telling us which parts you are interested in and your contact information and we will add you to our data base and send you the requested information whenever a new version is available” says Jan Gripsborn, VP Sales & Marketing at MAS.

MAS opens a sales office in Hong Kong

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PRESS RELEASE 2.1.2011

Micro Analog Systems Oy today announced the opening of a sales office, Micro Analog Systems Ltd. in Hong Kong. The sales office will support customers in the Hong Kong and China markets. The new company has already appointed Mr. Ricky Law as Marketing Director, Ricky will bring with him more than 12 years of experience from the semiconductor market and has a thorough knowledge about the MAS high performance analog semiconductors. MAS HK Ltd. Will have a local stock for all the MAS products to ensure fast and reliable deliveries to customers. MAS HK Ltd will also employ local sales engineers to give technical support for customers in China. MAS – High performance analog semiconductors Founded in 1984, Micro Analog Systems Oy is a privately owned fabless semiconductor house located in Helsinki, Finland. MAS supplies Application Specific Standard Parts and ASICs for a worldwide customer base. MAS current standard product portfolio consists of time signal receiver ICs, crystal oscillator ICs and AD converters for sensor applications as well as of other high performance analog ICs.