TDK EV_MOD_CH101 Evaluation Module User Guide

TDK EV_MOD_CH101 Evaluation Module

Product Information

Specifications

• Manufacturer: Chirp Microsystems
• Model: EV_MOD_CH101 Evaluation Module
• Address: 2560 Ninth Street, Ste 200, Berkeley, CA 94710 U.S.A
• Document Number: AN-000231
• Revision: 1.0
• Release Date: 08/18/2020

Product Usage Instructions

1. EV_MOD_CH101 Evaluation Module Board Overview
   The EV_MOD_CH101 Evaluation Module Board is designed for evaluation and testing purposes. It features various pins for different functions as outlined below:

2. Pin Assignments****

calibration functions.
3. Electrical Specifications
For detailed electrical specifications, please refer to the DS-000331 CH101 Datasheet available from the manufacturer. Ensure proper power supply connections and adherence to recommended voltage levels.

4. Schematic
   The EV_MOD_CH101 module utilizes an 8-pin 0.5 mm pitch flat flex cable (FFC) connector for electrical connections. Refer to the schematic diagram provided for proper pinout and connection instructions.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Can I share connections between multiple EV_MOD_CH101 modules?
A: Each EV_MOD_CH101 module requires its own PROG and INT lines, while the remaining connections can be shared. Refer to the CH101 datasheet for further information.

SCOPE AND PURPOSE

This document details the specification, programming, and operation of an EV_MOD_CH101-03-01 (referred to as the EV_MOD_CH101 in the remainder of this document) ultrasonic sensor evaluation module. The module board incorporates a CH101 Ultrasonic Sensor device with an omnidirectional acoustic housing assembly, a capacitor, and an FPC/FFC connector. This evaluation module can perform pitch-catch and pulse-echo range-finding at distances from 4 cm to 1.2m. Several programming options are available for medium and short-range applications.

EV_MOD_CH101 EVALUATION MODULE BOARD

PIN ASSIGNMENTS

calibration functions
2| SCL| SCL Input. I2C clock input. This pin must be pulled up to VDD externally.
3| SDA| SDA Input/Output. I2C data I/O. This pin must be pulled up to VDD externally.
4| PROG| Program Enable. This pin must be pulled down to the ground externally.
5| RESET_N| Active-low reset. This pin must be pulled up to VDD externally.
6| VSS| Power return.
7| VSS| Power return.
8| VDD| Power supply input. Connect to externally regulated 1.8V supply

Table 1. EV_MOD_CH101 ZIF Connector Pin-Out

ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Please refer to the DS-000331 CH101 Datasheet for information on the device’s electrical characteristics. Please note that the datasheet covers CH101 part numbers with different suffixes. Regardless, the electrical specifications in the datasheet still apply.

SCHEMATIC
Electrical connection to the EV_MOD_CH101 module is via an 8-pin 0.5 mm pitch flat flex cable (FFC) connector. Part numbers of the FFC connectors on the module PCB and the recommended FFC cables are shown in Table 2. The electrical schematic of the module, including the connector pinout and the connections to the EV_MOD_CH101 module, is shown in Figure 2. Note that the 0.1 μF decoupling capacitor, as recommended in the CH101 datasheet, is included in the module. Consult the CH101 datasheet and application notes for additional information on the electrical connections and operation.

Each EV_MOD_CH101 requires its own PROG and INT lines, the remaining connections can be shared. Refer to the CH101 datasheet for additional information. Module connections using a flat flex cable (FFC) are shown in Figure 3.

FLAT CABLE CONNECTOR TYPE| Molex 503480-0800
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RECOMMENDED FLAT CABLE| Molex 151660073…151660094

Table 2. Recommended Flat Flex Cable and Connector

BILL OF MATERIALS

QUANTITY| REFERENCE| PART| PCB FOOTPRINT| MANUFACTURER| MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER
---|---|---|---|---|---
1| PCB| PCB| NA|  |
1| U1| CH101-03| Custom – 8 Pin| TDK| CH101-03
1| C1| 100n 6.3V 20% X7R 0402| 0402| TDK| CGA2B1X7R1C104K050BC
1| J1| Connector, FPC-FFC, 8-Pin| 8Pin, 0.5 mm Pitch| Molex| 503480-0800

Table 3. Bill of Material

CONFIGURATION, PROGRAMMING, AND OPERATION

Please refer to the DS-000379 CH101 Datasheet for information on the device’s electrical characteristics.

CONFIGURATION AND PROGRAMMING
Please refer to the following documents for configuration and programming information:

• AN-000154 SmartSonic Hello Chirp Hands-On Document
• AN-000175 SonicLib Programmers Guide

OPERATION
Please refer to the following documents for operating information:

• AN-000155 CHx01 SonicLink Software Quick Start Guide
• AN-000180 CH101 and CH201 SmartSonic Evaluation Kit Users Guide

MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Table 4. Geometric Dimensions for EV_MOD_CH101

The outer dimensions of the EV_MOD_CH101 assembly are shown in Figure 4. The acoustic port hole has a diameter of 0.7 mm and is in the center of the front face. During transducer operation, the port cannot be occluded or covered.

SENSOR MOUNTING AND BEAM PATTERNS

SENSOR MOUNTING
To achieve the best acoustic performance, users are recommended to mount the EV_MOD_CH101 module on a flat mounting plate. An example mounting plate is shown in Figure 5, where the sensor has been inserted into a 5.3 mm diameter hole and has been drilled in a 1 mm thick plastic plate measuring 135 mm x 175 mm.

BEAM PATTERNS
Pulse-echo beam-pattern plots of the EV_MOD_CH101 module are shown in Figure 6. This beam pattern was measured by placing a 1m2 target at a 30 cm distance from the EV_MOD_CH101 module and recording the ToF amplitude as the sensor is rotated 180°. The plots are shown in both raw LSB units and normalized dB units, where 0 dB corresponds to the peak amplitude (5000 LSB) recorded on- axis. Chirp defines the field-of-view (FoV) as the full width at half-maximum (FWHM) of the beam pattern; in other words, the FoV is the range of angles over which the amplitude remains above half the peak amplitude (or -6 dB). When mounted in the recommended plate, the sensor’s FoV is approximately 180° and the pulse-echo amplitude diminishes relatively smoothly from 0° to ±80°.

For comparison, the pulse-echo beam-pattern plot measured for an EV_MOD_CH101 when tested without a sensor mounting plate is shown in Figure 7. The beam pattern has three lobes: a main lobe and two side lobes that are centered at ±45°. The sensor device will work well for detecting on-axis targets, but targets located at ±25° will have approximately 70% lower (-10 dB) amplitude, possibly resulting in poor range-finding performance.

REVISION HISTORY

REVISION DATE

08/18/2020

| REVISION

1.0

| DESCRIPTION

Initial Release

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