Analog Devices AD7151 Capacitive Proximity Sensor Datasheet

AD7151 is an ultra-low power, 1-channel capacitance converter for proximity sensing. It features an ultra-low power converter with fast response time.


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Brand
Analog Devices
Category
Other Electronics
Document type
Datasheet
Language
English
Pages
28
File format
PDF
File size
509 KB
Published
23 March, 2012
Updated
30 September, 2023
Model
AD7151
MD5 checksum
2651B4E006693DFC5E06CF34B84094AB

About this manual

The AD7151 from Analog Devices provides a complete signal‑processing solution for capacitive proximity sensors. It operates from 2.7 V to 3.6 V, consumes only 70 pA in standby, and offers a fast 10 ms conversion time. The device includes adaptive environmental compensation and can be used in standalone mode or interfaced to a microcontroller via an I²C‑compatible serial interface.

The datasheet details electrical specifications, timing diagrams, pin functions, and typical performance curves. It also includes design guidelines for handling parasitic capacitance, ESD protection, and power‑supply decoupling, making it suitable for designers of contact‑less switching and proximity‑detection circuits.

What's inside

  • Features
  • Applications
  • General Description
  • Functional Block Diagram
  • Specifications
  • Timing Specifications
  • Absolute Maximum Ratings
  • Pin Configuration and Function Descriptions
  • Typical Performance Characteristics
  • Register Descriptions

Specifications

Supply voltage (Vop)2.7 V to 3.6 V
Operating temperature-40 °C to +85 °C
Conversion time10 ms
Capacitance input range0.5 pF to 4 pF
Number of input channels1

Frequently asked questions

What is the supply voltage range of the AD7151?

The device operates from 2.7 V to 3.6 V.

How fast does the AD7151 convert a measurement?

The conversion time is 10 ms.

What temperature range can the AD7151 operate in?

It works from –40 °C up to +85 °C.

How many capacitance input channels does the AD7151 have?

It provides a single capacitance input channel.

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