
Maxim Integrated
General Description
The MAX1463 is a highly integrated, low-power, two-channel sensor signal processor optimized for industrial and process control applications such as pressure sensing and compensation, RTD and thermal-couple linearization, weight sensing and classification, and remote process monitoring with limit indication.
FEATUREs
♦ Programmable Amplification, Calibration, Linearization, and Temperature Compensation
♦ Two Differential or Four Single-Ended Sensor Input Channels
♦ Accommodates Sensor Output Sensitivities from 1mV/V to 1V/V
♦ Two DAC/PWM Output Signal Channels
♦ 4–20mA Output Capability
♦ 4kB of FLASH Memory for Code and Coefficients
♦ 128 Bytes of FLASH Memory for User Information
♦ Integrated Temperature Sensor
♦ Flexible Dual Op-Amp Blocks
♦ Programmable Sensor Input Gain and Offset
♦ Programmable Sensor Sampling Rate and Resolution
♦ Programmable Current Excitation Source for Bridge Sensors
♦ Buffered 1.25V Output Reference
♦ No External Trim Components Required
APPLICATIONs
Pressure Sensor Signal Conditioning
Weight Measurement Systems
Thermocouple and RTD Linearization
Transducers and Transmitters
Process Indicators
Calibrators and Controllers
GMR and MR Magnetic Direction Sensors