STAR2020

Digital temperature sensor

Description

STAR2020 is a silicon proven digital temperature sensor in a Silterra 1.8V/5V, 0.18um CMOS process. It uses a Delta-Sigma modulator architecture to enable a flexible resolution for the resultant digital output. The sensor achieves an error of < +/-2C. StarIC is able to customize an optional CIC with digital processing to enable the user to achieve an output digital word size between 8 and 16-bits. STAR2020 uses a two point factory calibration to achieve optimal absolute temperature accuracy. The digital temperature sensor consumes only 40uA of current (analog PTAT:10uA, ADC: 30uA).

Features

  • Silicon proven design

  • GDS ready design

  • <+/-2C temperature error between -10C and +50C

  • 1.8V/5V 0.18um Silterra CMOS process

  • Delta-Sigma ADC architecture enables adjustable resolution and improved out-of-band noise rejection.

  • Current consumption: <50uA

  • Area:

    • 5V analog core (Bandgap+PTAT generator) 300um x 300um

    • Portable to a 1.8V/3.3V process

    • 1.8V 16b Delta-Sigma ADC: 580um x 450um

  • Optional decimation (CIC) filter

  • Manufacture time calibration

STAR2020 block diagram

STAR2020 block diagram

 
Measured temperature error plot

Measured temperature error plot

 

Applications

  • MEMS sensor applications

  • Power management applications

  • MCU applications

  • Consumer applications

 

IP deliverables

  • .gds layout database

  • .lib liberty timing models

  • .lef layout exchange format files

  • Extensive documentation

  • Customer support/integration package

  • Design usage training

  • Schematics available

  • Secured online portal