The LX34070-H/ST from Microchip Technology is a high-speed inductive position sensor IC for automotive and industrial applications. It is AEC-Q100 Grade 0 certified and ISO26262 ASIL C(D) SEOOC compliant, making it suitable for use in the most demanding environments.

The LX34070-H/ST uses PCB traces to both generate an magnetic excitation signal and detect the presence of a metal targets positioned within the generated magnetic field. This makes it a very flexible sensor that can be used in a wide variety of applications.

The LX34070-H/ST has two independent analog channels with demodulation and automatic gain control (AGC). This allows it to achieve high resolution over a large range of target air gaps. The device also has differential output buffers with accurate common-mode level and protection circuitry against output shorts.

The LX34070-H/ST can be calibrated through VIN or GPIO. It also has a number of fault detection features, including detection of faults at the exciter coil pins and receive coil pins, power supply and ground loss detection.

The LX34070-H/ST is a very powerful and versatile inductive position sensor IC. It is ideal for use in a wide variety of applications, including:

• Automotive: engine management, transmission control, anti-lock braking systems, traction control systems, suspension control systems, and more.
• Industrial: robotics, automation, process control, and more.
• Other: medical devices, aerospace applications, and more.

Here are some of the key features and benefits of the LX34070-H/ST:

• AEC-Q100 Grade 0 certified and ISO26262 ASIL C(D) SEOOC compliant
• High speed: up to 1 MHz
• Noise immunity: differential outputs
• Flexibility: PCB traces used for both excitation and detection
• High resolution: over a large range of target air gaps
• Fault detection: exciter coil pins, receive coil pins, power supply, ground
• Wide operating temperature range: -40°C to 150°C

The LX34070-H/ST is a valuable tool for engineers designing high-performance inductive position sensor systems. It is a powerful and versatile IC that can be used in a wide variety of applications.