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Type Analog front-end (AFE) Features Direct drive Gain (min) (dB) 20 Gain (max) (dB) 41 Number of input channels 1 Supply voltage (min) (V) 2.7 Supply voltage (max) (V) 5.5 Operating temperature range (°C) -40 to 125 Interface type SPI Rating Catalog
Type Analog front-end (AFE) Features Direct drive Gain (min) (dB) 20 Gain (max) (dB) 41 Number of input channels 1 Supply voltage (min) (V) 2.7 Supply voltage (max) (V) 5.5 Operating temperature range (°C) -40 to 125 Interface type SPI Rating Catalog
TSSOP (PW) 28 62.08 mm² 9.7 x 6.4
  • Measurement Range: Up to 8 ms
  • Operating Current: 1.8 µA (2 SPS)
  • Transmitter Channel TX
    • Supports Single Transducer Applications
    • Programmable Excitation: 31.25 kHz to 4 MHz,
      Up to 31 Pulses
  • Receiver Channel RX
    • STOP Cycle-to-Cycle Jitter: 50 psRMS
    • Low-Noise and Programmable Gain Amplifiers
    • Access to Signal Chain for External Filter
      Design
    • Programmable Threshold Comparator for Echo
      Qualification
    • Programmable Low Power Mode for Long TOF
      Measurements
  • Temperature Measurement
    • Interface to Two PT1000/500 RTDs
    • RTD-to-RTD Matching Accuracy 0.02°CRMS
  • Operating Temperature Range: –40°C to 125°C
  • Measurement Range: Up to 8 ms
  • Operating Current: 1.8 µA (2 SPS)
  • Transmitter Channel TX
    • Supports Single Transducer Applications
    • Programmable Excitation: 31.25 kHz to 4 MHz,
      Up to 31 Pulses
  • Receiver Channel RX
    • STOP Cycle-to-Cycle Jitter: 50 psRMS
    • Low-Noise and Programmable Gain Amplifiers
    • Access to Signal Chain for External Filter
      Design
    • Programmable Threshold Comparator for Echo
      Qualification
    • Programmable Low Power Mode for Long TOF
      Measurements
  • Temperature Measurement
    • Interface to Two PT1000/500 RTDs
    • RTD-to-RTD Matching Accuracy 0.02°CRMS
  • Operating Temperature Range: –40°C to 125°C

The TDC1011 is a fully integrated analog front-end (AFE) for ultrasonic sensing measurements of liquid level, fluid identification/concentration, and proximity/ distance applications common in automotive, industrial, medical, and consumer markets. When paired with an MSP430/C2000 MCU, power, wireless, and source code, TI provides the complete ultrasonic sensing solution.

TI’s Ultrasonic AFE offers programmability and flexibility to accommodate a wide-range of applications and end equipment. The TDC1011 can be configured for multiple transmit pulses and frequencies, gain, and signal thresholds for use with a wide-range of transducer frequencies (31.25kHz to 4MHz) and Q-factors. Similarly, the programmability of the receive path allows ultrasonic waves to be detected over a wider range of distances/tank sizes and through various mediums.

Selecting different modes of operation, the TDC1011 can be optimized for low power consumption, making it ideal for battery powered applications. The low noise amplifiers and comparators provide extremely low jitter, enabling picosecond resolution and accuracy.

The TDC1011 is a fully integrated analog front-end (AFE) for ultrasonic sensing measurements of liquid level, fluid identification/concentration, and proximity/ distance applications common in automotive, industrial, medical, and consumer markets. When paired with an MSP430/C2000 MCU, power, wireless, and source code, TI provides the complete ultrasonic sensing solution.

TI’s Ultrasonic AFE offers programmability and flexibility to accommodate a wide-range of applications and end equipment. The TDC1011 can be configured for multiple transmit pulses and frequencies, gain, and signal thresholds for use with a wide-range of transducer frequencies (31.25kHz to 4MHz) and Q-factors. Similarly, the programmability of the receive path allows ultrasonic waves to be detected over a wider range of distances/tank sizes and through various mediums.

Selecting different modes of operation, the TDC1011 can be optimized for low power consumption, making it ideal for battery powered applications. The low noise amplifiers and comparators provide extremely low jitter, enabling picosecond resolution and accuracy.

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* Data sheet TDC1011 Single Channel Ultrasonic Sensing Analog Front End (AFE) for Level Sensing, Concentration Sensing Applications datasheet PDF | HTML 07 Jul 2015
Application note Ultrasonic Sensing Basics (Rev. D) PDF | HTML 02 Dec 2021
Application note How to Select and Mount Transducers in Ultrasonic Sensing for Level Sensing and (Rev. A) PDF | HTML 25 Nov 2015
Application note Using Ultrasonic Sensing to Monitor Level in Tanks 25 Jul 2015
Application note Ultrasonic Sensing Basics for Liquid Level Sensing, Flow Sensing, and Fluid Iden (Rev. A) 11 Jun 2015
Application note Ultrasonic Sensing for Fluid Identification and Contamination 30 Apr 2015
EVM User's guide TDC1000-C2000EVM User’s Guide 09 Dec 2014

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TDC1000-C2000EVM — Ultrasonic Sensing for Level and Concentration Measurement Evaluation Module

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