MAX351ESE

Product Overview

• Category: Integrated Circuit (IC)
• Use: Ultrasonic Time-of-Flight (ToF) Sensor
• Characteristics: High accuracy, low power consumption
• Package: Small Outline Integrated Circuit (SOIC)
• Essence: Measures distance using ultrasonic waves
• Packaging/Quantity: Available in tape and reel packaging, quantity varies

Specifications

• Supply Voltage: 2.7V to 3.6V
• Operating Temperature Range: -40°C to +85°C
• Measurement Range: Up to 10 meters
• Resolution: 1 cm
• Output Interface: I2C or SPI
• Power Consumption: Low power mode < 5µA, active mode < 200µA

Pin Configuration

The MAX351ESE has a total of 16 pins. The pin configuration is as follows:

1. VDD - Power supply voltage
2. GND - Ground
3. SDA - Serial Data Line (I2C interface)
4. SCL - Serial Clock Line (I2C interface)
5. INT - Interrupt output
6. CS - Chip Select (SPI interface)
7. SDOUT - Serial Data Output (SPI interface)
8. SDIN - Serial Data Input (SPI interface)
9. XTAL1 - Crystal oscillator input
10. XTAL2 - Crystal oscillator output
11. REF - Reference voltage output
12. TRIG - Trigger input
13. ECHO - Echo output
14. NC - No connection
15. NC - No connection
16. VDDIO - Digital I/O supply voltage

Functional Features

• Accurate distance measurement using ultrasonic ToF technology
• Low power consumption for energy-efficient applications
• Wide operating temperature range for versatile usage
• Multiple output interfaces (I2C and SPI) for easy integration
• High-resolution measurement for precise distance calculations

Advantages and Disadvantages

Advantages

• High accuracy in distance measurement
• Low power consumption extends battery life
• Versatile operating temperature range
• Multiple output interfaces for flexibility in system design

Disadvantages

• Limited measurement range of up to 10 meters
• Requires external crystal oscillator for clock generation

Working Principles

The MAX351ESE is based on ultrasonic ToF technology. It emits ultrasonic waves and measures the time it takes for the waves to travel to an object and return as echoes. By calculating the time-of-flight, the sensor accurately determines the distance to the object.

Detailed Application Field Plans

The MAX351ESE finds applications in various fields, including:

1. Industrial automation: Distance measurement for object detection, level sensing, and positioning systems.
2. Robotics: Navigation and obstacle avoidance in autonomous robots.
3. Automotive: Parking assistance, collision avoidance, and adaptive cruise control.
4. Consumer electronics: Proximity sensing, gesture recognition, and virtual reality applications.
5. Healthcare: Non-contact vital sign monitoring and medical imaging.

Detailed and Complete Alternative Models

1. MAX35101 - Ultrasonic ToF sensor with extended measurement range up to 20 meters.
2. MAX35103 - Ultrasonic ToF sensor with integrated temperature compensation for improved accuracy.
3. MAX35104 - Ultrasonic ToF sensor with enhanced noise immunity for reliable operation in noisy environments.
4. MAX35105 - Ultrasonic ToF sensor with built-in signal processing capabilities for simplified integration.

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