Finger capacitance in smartsense

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AnDa_3584326
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Hi,

I'm using capsense CSD v6.0 block and for better sensitivity, I made changes in finger capacitance value in smartsense(Full auto tune).

by default value is 0.16pf, I made it 0.1pf. please tell me, change in finger capacitance value causes a misbehaving like no touch or auto sensing?

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BragadeeshV
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Hi anagha.dankh_3584326​,

The finger capacitance given in the configuration window is the measure of Capsense sensitivity. If you reduce the value of Cf, SmartSense increases sensitivity by increasing the scan resolution. Could you please let us know your exact observations when you decreased the Cf value?

1. Raw counts before and after reducing Cf

2. SNR

3. Thickness of overlay

4. Cp of the sensor

Note: SmartSense supports a sensor parasitic capacitance range of 5 pF to 45 pF if the expected finger capacitance is higher than 0.2 pF. If the expected finger capacitance is lower than 0.2 pF, but higher than or equal to 0.1 pF, the supported parasitic capacitance range is 5 pF to 35 pF. In case you don't see any touch, this might be due to Cp greater than 35pF.

Regards,

Bragadeesh

Regards,
Bragadeesh

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BragadeeshV
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First question asked 1000 replies posted 750 replies posted

Hi anagha.dankh_3584326​,

The finger capacitance given in the configuration window is the measure of Capsense sensitivity. If you reduce the value of Cf, SmartSense increases sensitivity by increasing the scan resolution. Could you please let us know your exact observations when you decreased the Cf value?

1. Raw counts before and after reducing Cf

2. SNR

3. Thickness of overlay

4. Cp of the sensor

Note: SmartSense supports a sensor parasitic capacitance range of 5 pF to 45 pF if the expected finger capacitance is higher than 0.2 pF. If the expected finger capacitance is lower than 0.2 pF, but higher than or equal to 0.1 pF, the supported parasitic capacitance range is 5 pF to 35 pF. In case you don't see any touch, this might be due to Cp greater than 35pF.

Regards,

Bragadeesh

Regards,
Bragadeesh
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Thank you for reply.

But how could I measure the Cp  of the sensor when i'm using smartsense (full auto tune). 

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Hi anagha.dankh_3584326​,

You have to use the Self Test library (BIST) to measure the Cp of the sensor. But you have to use either SmartSense (hardware parameters only) or Manual tuning to use this feature. SmarSense (Full Auto-Tune) and BIST (built in self test) feature can't be used together.

Use any of the above two mentioned modes to measure Cp and then switch back to SmarSense (Full Auto-Tune) for normal operation.

You can also use a LCR meter to measure the Cp.

Regards,

Bragadeesh

Regards,
Bragadeesh
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