Resistive bridge sensors are common in automotive systems and frequently they connect using the vehicle’s LIN bus. For those applications, ZMDI’s ZSSC3170 IC could be an ideal solution. The single chip combines a fast and precise sensor conditioning IC with a robust LIN transceiver.

Designed for powering directly from the vehicle’s 12V supply, the ZSSC3170 has maximum analog gain of 420, as well as extended offset compensation capabilities. The unit conforms to LIN specifications 1.3 / 2.0 / 2.1.  The circuitry is packaged in a SSOP-20 but is also available in die format

The IC targets air-conditioning, level measurement and seat adjustment applications in vehicles with an integrated LIN interface.

For more information about ZMDI’s ZSSC3170 sensor signal conditioner IC, click here.