The LDC1000EVM (Evaluation Module) demonstrates the use of inductive sensing technology to sense and measure the presence, position or composition of a conductive target object. The module includes an example of a PCB sensor coil. An MSP430 microcontroller is used to interface the LDC to a host computer.

This module is designed to provide the user with maximum flexibility for system prototyping. It is perforated at two locations: one, between the PCB sensor coil (LC tank) and the LDC1000 IC, and another, between the LDC1000 IC and the MSP430 interface. The first perforation gives the user the option to snap off the PCB coil from the module and experiment with custom sensor coils. The second perforation allows the user to connect the LDC1000+Sensor to a different microcontroller system or use multiple such sensors in one system.

An accompanying GUI allows for maximum flexibility and experimentation but the EVM also indicates basic conductor detection with an on-board LED.

LDC1000 EVM software GUI enables the evaluation of the LDC1000EVM by providing the means to configure the device and display its output. The two key parameters, eddy current losses and total inductance, are displayed on the front page of the GUI.

LDC1000 firmware library is written to support a wide range of MSP430 devices, from the G2 value series to the higher-performance 5xx/6xx series.

Features:

Two board perforations: provide maximum evaluation and system design flexibility
Includes an example of a PCB sensor coil
Operates standalone or via PC
Accompanying GUI for quick concept demonstration and data capture
EVM design accelerates prototyping of end application

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