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qt220

Manufacturer Part Number
qt220
Description
2 Key Qtouch? Sensor Ic
Manufacturer
Quantum Research Group
Datasheet
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APPLICATIONS
! PC Peripherals
! Backlighted buttons
The QT220 charge-transfer (“QT’”) QTouch IC is a self-contained digital sensor IC capable of detecting near-proximity or touch
on two electrodes. It allows electrodes to project independent sense fields through any dielectric like glass, plastic, stone,
ceramic, and wood. It can also turn metal-bearing objects into intrinsic sensors, making them responsive to proximity or touch.
This capability coupled with its continuous self-calibration feature can lead to entirely new product concepts , adding high value
to product designs.
Each of the channels operate s independently of the other, and each can be tuned for a unique sensitivity level by simply
changing its sample capacitor value. Two speeds are supported, one of which consumes on ly 90µA of typical current at 4V.
Unique among capacitance sensors, the device incorporates spread spectrum modulation for unsurpassed EMC compliance.
The devices are designed specifically for human interfaces, like control panels, appliances, gaming devices, lighting controls,
or anywhere a mechanical switch or button may be found; they may also be used for some material sensing and control
applications.
These devices feature a SYNC pin which allows for synchronization with additional similar parts and/or to an external source to
suppress interference. This pin doubles as a drive pin for spread-spectrum modulation. Option pins are provided which allow
different timing and feature settings.
The RISC core of these devices use signal processing techniques pioneered by Quantum which are designed to survive
numerous real-world challenges, such as ‘stuck sensor’ conditions, component aging, moisture films, and signal drift. By using
the charge transfer principle, these devices deliver a level of performance clearly superior to older technologies yet are highly
cost-effective.
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Two independent charge-transfer (‘QT’) touch keys
Individual outputs per channel - active high
Projects prox fields through any dielectric
Sensitivity easily adjusted on a per-channel basis
100% autocal for life - no adjustments required
3.9V ~ 5.5V single supply operation
10s, 60s, infinite autorecal timeout (strap options)
Sync pin for line sync to suppress noise
Spread spectrum operation
Pin options for autorecalibration timings
Extremely low cost per key
20-SSOP RoHS compliant package
! Appliance controls
! Security systems
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AVAILABLE OPTIONS
! Access systems
! Pointing devices
2 K
QT220-ISSG
SSOP-20
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QT
Copyright © 2005-2006 QRG Ltd
SYNC/SS
SNS1A
SNS1K
SPEED
OUT1
OUT2
OUCH
VSS
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! Instrument panels
! Gaming machines
QT220-ISSG
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20-SSOP
QT220R R1.03/1006
QT220
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ENSOR
OPT2
SNS2K/OPT1
SNS2A
/RES
OSC
VDD
n.c.
n.c.
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n.c.
IC

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qt220 Summary of contents

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... PC Peripherals ! Backlighted buttons The QT220 charge-transfer (“QT’”) QTouch self-contained digital sensor IC capable of detecting near-proximity or touch on two electrodes. It allows electrodes to project independent sense fields through any dielectric like glass, plastic, stone, ceramic, and wood. It can also turn metal-bearing objects into intrinsic sensors, making them responsive to proximity or touch. ...

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... QT220 Specifics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

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... Overview 1.1 Introduction QT220 devices are burst mode digital charge-transfer (QT) sensor ICs designed specifically for touch controls; they include all hardware and signal processing functions necessary to provide stable sensing under a wide variety of conditions. Only a single low cost capacitor per channel is required for operation. ...

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... Rs resistors have no effect on sensitivity and should not be altered. Load capacitances can also be added to overly sensitive channels to ground, to reduce their gains. These should be in the order of a few picofarads. 2 QT220 Specifics 2.1 Signal Processing 2.1.1 Introduction These devices process all signals using 16 -bit math, using a number of algorithms pioneered by Quantum ...

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... Cx should be below 50pF to prevent errors; this value can be read with a conventional capacitance meter with the QT220 removed. The option setting resistors are mandatory and cannot be deleted. They must be strapped to either Vdd or Vss. ...

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... A sync pulse on SYNC/SS in slow mode acts to break the QT220 out of its sleep state between bursts, and to do another burst. The device will then go back to sleep again and await a new SYNC pulse Sync pulse does not arrive within about 90ms, it will wake again and run normally ...

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... If the supply voltage drifts or shift quickly, the drift compensation mechanism will not be able to keep up, causing sensitivity anomalies or false detections. The QT220 will track slow changes in Vdd, but can be seriously affected by rapid voltage steps. If the supply is shared with another electronic system, care should be taken to assure that the supply is free of digital spikes, sags, and surges which can cause adverse effects ...

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... Higher values of Rsns will make crosstalk problems worse; try to keep Rsns to 22K or less if possible. In general try to keep the QT220 close to the electrodes and reduce the adjacency of the sense wiring to ground planes and other signal traces; this will reduce the Cx load, reduce interference effects, and increase signal gain ...

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... Fosc; fast mode only; Circuit of Figure 1.2 bursts Fast mode only Notes Units mA Fast mode µA Slow mode, no Sync V/s Req’d for startup, w/o reset circuit V /RES V /RES V SYNC V SYNC V OUTn, 4mA sink V OUTn, 1mA source µA OPT1, OPT2, OPT3 bits QT220R R1.03/1006 O C ...

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... Nominal timing dependent on Fosc, Sync ms/level Nominal timing dependent on Fosc, Sync secs Nominal timing dependent on Fosc, Sync Option pin selected; secs Nominal timings; dependent on Fosc, Sync B A ø G Base level Metric (mm) Min Typ 7.39 4.98 0.23 6.88 1. 0.650 0.10 0.66 0.10 8º 0º QT220R R1.03/1006 H Max 8.20 5.59 0.38 7.49 1.85 - 0.25 0.86 0.20 8º ...

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... Marking QT220-ISSG xxxx = fab code 4.8 Moisture Sensitivity Level (MSL) MSL Rating MSL3 LQ Part Temperature Range -40 - 85C QT220-IG © QRG xxxxR 1 Peak Body Temperature O 260 C 11 Package SSOP-20 Specifications IPC/JEDEC J-STD-020C QT220R R1.03/1006 ...

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This device is covered under one or more United States and corresponding international patents. QRG patent numbers can be found online at www.qprox.com. Numerous further patents are pending, which may apply to this device or the applications thereof. The ...

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