ZSSC41xx SSC Evaluation Board User Guide
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May 13, 2019
1.
Introduction
The ZSSC41xx SSC Evaluation Board (ZSSC41xx SSC EB) is the main board in the modular ZSSC41xx SSC Evaluation Kits. These kits are
designed for sensor module evaluation, laboratory setup, and module calibration development for the ZSSC41xx Sensor Signal Conditioner
ICs (SSC), including the ZSSC4151, ZSSC4161, ZSSC4162, ZSSC4165, ZSSC4169 and ZSSC4175 (i.e., the device under test). Unless
otherwise noted, all references to the ZSSC41xx apply to these products.
Refer to the product-specific kit user manuals for the specific contents, hardware setup details, software setup, basic operation, and order codes
for the kits. Refer to the product-specific software manuals for full instructions for using the software for communication, calibration, configuration,
and evaluation of the device under test (DUT). These manuals and the product-specific software are available for download on the IDT web
pages for the specific products (see section 5).
The ZSSC41xx SSC Evaluation Kits contain the SSC Communication Board (SSC-CB), the ZSSC41xx SSC Evaluation Board, and the Sensor
Replacement Board (SSC-SRB). These boards can be connected in the following configurations:
The kit can be set up using the Sensor Replacement Board in place of a real sensor only for demonstration purposes as illustrated in
Figure 1 (see details in section 2.1).
The user’s sensor can be connected on the KL1/KL2/KL3 screw terminals (see Figure 2) on the ZSSC41xx SSC Evaluation Board instead
of using the Sensor Replacement Board.
The “Sensor 1” or “Sensor 2” headers can be used to connect through the Evaluation Board to a complete user’s module (including the
user’s sensor, ZSSC41xx DUT, and external circuit); in this case, do not use the 24-QFN socket or Sensor Replacement Board.
Note: Sensor 2 is not applicable to the ZSSC4151.
Note: The SSC Communication Board (SSC-CB) must be version 4.1 with the current firmware version (see section 5) to function properly with
the ZSSC41xx SSC Evaluation Board.
Note: On delivery, the ZSSC41xx SSC Evaluation Board has a “dummy” IC in the socket that must be replaced with an actual ZSSC41xx DUT.
Refer to Figure 1 for the location of pin 1 for proper IC orientation.
Figure 1. ZSSC41xx SSC Evaluation Kit
SSC Communication Board
(SSC-CB)
ZSSC415x/6x/7x
SSC Evaluation Board
(ZSSC41xx SSC EB)
Sensor Replacement Board
(SSC-SRB)
Reset
Pin 1