Key facts
- Brand
- NXP
- Model
- PCF8883
- Category
- sensor
- Industry
- Industrial
- Documents
- 2
- Languages
- EN
- Last added
- 2014-05-28
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NXP UM10370 User Manual for the PCF8883 Evaluation Kit OM11055 Manual
The PCF8883 Evaluation Kit OM11055 is a development board for the single‑channel PCF8883 capacitive proximity switch. It can be powered via a mini‑USB cable or a 9 V battery and includes four built‑in sensor plates plus connectors for external sensors.
The manual explains how to select operation modes with jumper J9, configure sensor plates, adjust sensitivity by swapping through‑hole components, and use the optional high‑impedance op‑amp for voltage monitoring.
NXP PCF8883 specifications
| Power supply options | Mini USB cable or 9 V battery |
|---|---|
| Number of sensor plates | Four built‑in sensor plates |
| Operation modes (jumper J9) | Pulse, toggle, momentary switch |
| High‑impedance rail‑to‑rail op‑amp (U2) | Optional voltage buffer for CPC pin |
Source: NXP UM10370 User Manual for the PCF8883 Evaluation Kit OM11055 Manual
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Day-to-day operation, settings and troubleshooting. Start here if the product is already set up.
Questions answered in these manuals
How do I power the evaluation kit?
Connect the supplied mini‑USB cable to a PC, USB power adapter, or attach a 9 V battery to the board.
From: NXP UM10370 User Manual for the PCF8883 Evaluation Kit OM11055 Manual
How do I change the PCF8883 operation mode?
Place a jumper on J9: no jumper for pulse mode, jumper across TOG‑TIM for toggle mode, or jumper across SW‑TIM for momentary (push‑button) mode.
From: NXP UM10370 User Manual for the PCF8883 Evaluation Kit OM11055 Manual
