The Standalone Tag Reader Circuit (STARC) is an integrated
circuit dedicated to the automotive immobilizer applications. It
combines on the same chip all the circuitry to interface with a
transponder : antenna drivers and demodulator.
A low dropout voltage regulator and a physical interface fully
compatible with the ISO 9141 norm are also available.
The Standalone Tag Reader Circuit is fabricated with the
SMARTMOS
metal, 1.4µm, 45V technology, combining CMOS and bipolar
devices.
•Contactless 125kHz tag reader module :
- Self synchronous sample & hold demodulator
- Amplitude or phase modulation detection
- High sensitivity
- Fast “read after write“ demodulator settling time
- Low resistance and high current antenna drivers :
2Ω @ 150mA (typ.)
- Bidirectionnal data transmission
- Multi tag, multi scheme operation.
•Low dropout voltage regulator :
- Wide input supply voltage range :
from 5.5V up to 40V
- Output current capability up to 150mA DC with an
external power transistor
- 5V output voltage with a ± 5% accuracy
- Low voltage reset function
- Low current consumption in standby mode :
300µA (typ.).
•ISO 9141 transmitter and receiver module :
- Input voltage thresholds ratiometric to the supply
voltage
- Current limitation
- Ouput slew rate control
- No external protection device required.
TM
3.5 technology. This process is a double layer
TAG READER
CIRCUIT
DW SUFFIX
Plastic Package
CASE 751D
SO - 20
Pin Connections
VSUP
SOURCE
GATE
TD1
VSS
VDD
TD2
MODE1
MODE2
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
RD
ORDERING INFORMATION
Tx
20
19
Rx
18
K
17
AM
XTAL1
16
XTAL2
15
14
LVR
13
DOUT
12
CEXT
1110
AGND
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The Tag Reader module is dedicated for
automotive or industrial applications where
information has to be transmitted contactless.
The tag reader module is a write/read (challenge/
response) controller for applications which
demand high security level.
The tag reader module is connected to a serial
tuned LC circuit which generates a magnetic field
power supplying the tag.
Figure 2 : Tag Reader block diagram
R
A
TD1
L
A
125kHz
C
A
1/32 counter1/2
125kHz
Self synchronous
sample & hold
The use of a synchronous sample & hold
technique allows communication with all
avalaible tags using admittance switching
producing absorption of the RF field.
Load amplitude or phase shift modulation can be
detected at high bit rates up to 8kHz.
125kHz is the typical operational carrier
frequency of the tag reader module with a 8MHz
clock.
When answering to the base station, a
transponder generates an absorption modulation
of the magnetic field. It results in an amplitude/
phase modulation of the current across the
antenna. This information is picked up at the
antenna tap point between the coil and the
capacitor. An external resistive ladder down
scales this voltage to a level compatible with the
demodulator input voltage range (see parameter
V
page 16).
INRD
The demodulator (see figure 2) consists of :
- an input stage (emitter follower),
- a sample & hold circuit,
- a voltage follower,
- a low offset voltage comparator.
The sampling time is automatically set to take
into account a phase shift due to the tolerances
of the antenna components (L and C) and of the
oscillator. The allowed phase shift measured at
the input RD ranges from -45° to +45°. Assuming
that the phase reference is the falling edge of the
driving signal TD1, this leads to a sampling time
phase ranging from -78.75° to 90° with discrete
steps of 11.25°. After reset condition, the
sampling time phase is +11.25°.
The antenna phase shift evaluation is only
done :
- after each wake-up command (see pages
10 to 12),
- or after reset (see page 7).
This is necessary to obtain the best demodulator
performances.
In order to ensure a fast demodulator settling
time after wake up, reset or a write sequence, the
external capacitor C
is preloaded at its
EXT
working voltage.
This preset occurs 256µs after switching the
antenna drivers on and its duration is 128µs.
After wake up or reset, the preset has the same
duration but begins 518µs after clock settling.
After power on reset, VSUP must meet the
minimum specified value, enabling the nominal
operation of VDD, before the start of the preset.
Otherwise the preset must be done by the user
through a standby/wake-up sequence.
Write function
Whatever the selected configuration (see
page 9), the write function is achieved by
switching on/off the output drivers TD1/2.
Once the drivers have been set in high
impedance, the load current flows alternatively
Figure 3 : Current flow when the buffers are switched off
The low dropout voltage regulator provides a
regulated 5V supply for the internal circuitry. It
can also supply external peripherals or sensors.
The input supply voltage ranges from 5.5V to
over 40V.
This voltage regulator uses a series combination
of high voltage LDMOS and low voltage PMOS
transistors to provide regulation. An external low
ESR capacitor is required for the regulator
stability.
The maximum average current is limited by the
power dissipation capability of the SO 20
package.
This limitation can be overcome by connecting
an external N channel MOS in parallel with the
Figure 4 : Voltage regulator block diagram
VBAT
C
1
VSUP
internal LDMOS. The threshold voltage of this
transistor must be lower than the one of the
internal LDMOS (1.95V typ.) in order to prevent
the current from flowing into the LDMOS. Its
breakdown voltage must be higher than the
maximum supply voltage.
A low voltage reset function monitors the VDD
output. An internal 10µA pull-up current source
allows, when an external capacitor is connected
between LVR and GND, to generate delays at
power up (5ms typ. with C
Reset
=22nF) .
The LVR pin is also the input generating the
internal reset signal. Applying a logic low level on
this pin resets the circuit :
This interface module is fully compatible with
the ISO 9141 norm describing the diagnosis line.
It includes one transmitter (pin K) and 2 receivers
(pins K and AM).
The input stages consist of high voltage CMOS
triggers. The thresholds are ratiometric to VSUP.
A ground referenced current source (2.5µA typ.)
pulls down the input when unconnected.
When a negative voltage is applied on the K or
AM lines, the input current is internally limited by
a 2k
Ω resistor (typ.) in series with a diode.
A current limitation allows the transmitter to drive
Figure 5 : ISO 9141interface
AM data
any capacitive load and protects against short
circuit to the battery voltage. An overtemperature
protection shuts the driver down when the
junction temperature exceeds 150°C (typ). Once
shut down by the overtemperature protection,
the driver can be switched on again :
- if the junction temperature has decreased
below the threshold,
- and by applying an off/on command, coming
either from the demodulator in configurations A
and B or directly applied on the input Tx in
configuration C (see pin K status in table 1 page
9).
The electromagnetic emission is reduced thanks
to the voltage slew rate control (5V/µs typ.).
When a low level is applied on pins MODE1
and MODE2, the circuit is in configuration A
(standalone single wire bus configuration, see
figure 13 page 18).
After power on, the circuit is set into read mode.
The demodulator output is directly routed to the
ISO 9141 interface output K.
The circuit can be set into write mode at anytime
by violation of all possible patterns on the single
wire bus during more than 1ms. Then the K line
achieves the amplitude modulation by switching
on/off both antenna drivers.
After 1ms of inactivity at the end of the challenge
phase (bus in idle recessive one state), the circuit
is set back into read mode.
Figure 6 : Mode access description in one wire bus configuration
Read to write mode :
K line
read mode
Write to read mode :
K line
write mode
Write to standby mode :
K line
write mode
Standby mode to read mode :
T0 ≤ t < T0’+T1’100011
t ≥T
0
t ≥ T
1
The circuit can be put into standby mode by
forcing the K line at zero during more than 2 ms
after entering the write mode. Once the K line is
released, the circuit sends an acknowledge pulse
before entering into standby mode.
In standby mode, the oscillator and most of the
internal biasing currents are switched off.
Therefore, the functions (tag reader, ISO 9141
driver) are inactive except the voltage regulator
and the ISO 9141 receiver on pin K. The driver
output TD1 forces a low level and TD2 a high
level. A rising edge on K wakes up the circuit.
After completion of the wake-up sequence, the
circuit is automatically set in read mode.
In configuration A, DOUT and Rx outputs always
force a low level, Tx is disabled.
that the device toggles from read to write (or from
write to read). But indeed, the STARC may toggle
from read to write (or from write to read) between
T
and T0’.
0
is the minimum time required to guarantee
T
1
that the device toggles from write to standby. But
indeed, the STARC may toggle in standby
between T
When a low level is applied on MODE1 and a
high level on MODE2, the circuit is in
configuration B (standalone 2 wires bus
configuration, see figure 14 page 19).
The K pin is set as an output sending the
demodulated data.
The AM pin is set as a VSUP referenced input pin
receiving the amplitude modulation and the
shutdown/wake-up commands. Forcing high and
low levels on AM achieves the amplitude
modulation by switching on/off both antenna
drivers. Meanwhile, this amplitude modulation
can be monitored on the K output. This allows
antenna short and open circuit diagnosis.
The circuit can be put into standby mode by
Figure 8 : Modes access description in two wires bus configuration
Read & write sequences :
AM line
K line
Entering into st
AM line
K line
andby mode :
t ≥ T1
data read
T1
drivers on
acknowledge
T2T2
forcing the AM line at zero during more than 2
ms. The circuit sends an acknowledge pulse
before entering into standby mode
In standby mode, the oscillator and most of the
internal biasing currents are switched off.
Therefore, the functions (tag reader, ISO 9141
driver) are inactive except the voltage regulator
and the ISO 9141 receiver on pin AM. The driver
output TD1 forces a low level and TD2 a high
level. A rising edge on AM wakes up the circuit.
After completion of the wake-up sequence, the
circuit is automatically set in read mode.
In configuration B, DOUT and Rx outputs always
force a low level, Tx is disabled.
DIRECT CONNECTION TO A MICROCONTROLLER CONFIGURATION
When a high level is applied on MODE1, the
circuit is in configuration C (direct connection to
a microcontroller configuration, see figure 15
page 19).
The demodulated data are sent through DOUT.
The AM pin is set as a VDD referenced input pin
receiving the AM command. Forcing high and
low levels on AM achieves the amplitude
modulation by switching on/off both antenna
drivers. Meanwhile, this amplitude modulation
can be monitored on DOUT. This allows antenna
short and open circuit diagnosis.
The circuit can be put into standby mode by
applying a low level on the MODE2 pin.
In standby mode, the oscillator and most of the
internal biasing currents are switched off.
Therefore, the functions (tag reader, ISO 9141
interface) are inactive except the voltage
Figure 10 : Configuration C state diagram
reset
TD1/2
switching
regulator. The driver outputs TD1 and TD2 are
frozen in their state (high or low level) before
entering into standby mode. DOUT forces a low
level.
The ISO 9141 interface K is standalone and can
be directly controlled by the input pin Tx and
monitored by the output Rx.
Applying a logic high level on Tx switches the
output driver K on (dominant zero state when an
external pull-up resistor is connected between K
and VBAT). Applying a logic low level turns the
driver off (one recessive state).
Rx monitors the voltage at the K pin. When the
voltage is below the low threshold voltage, Rx
forces a logic low level. When the voltage is
above the high threshold voltage, Rx forces a
logic high level.
In standby mode, Tx is disabled and Rx output
monitors the voltage at the K pin.
1. This level ensures the circuit operation with a 8MHz clock. It is applied through a capacitive coupling. A 1MΩ resistor connected between
XTAL1 and XTAL2 biases the oscillator input.
Figure 13 : Standalone configuration with one wire bus
VBAT
C
1
NC
GATE
NC
SOURCE
MC33690
VSUP
LVR
XTAL1
XTAL2
MODE1
MODE2
NC
DOUT
AM
K
NC
1MΩ
VSUP
8.2pF
8MHz
8.2pF
VBAT
510Ω
VSS
L
C
C
10µF
A
A
R
C
2
1
C
EXT
3
100nF
R
R
2
A
NC
VDD
VSS
TD1
RD
TD2
CEXT
10nF
AGND
STARC
Tx
Rx
If no external MOS transistor is necessary to increase the voltage regulator current capability, the pins GATE
and SOURCE must be left unconnected.
In this configuration, the outputs Rx and DOUT force a low level.
C
is not required for the STARC functionality and only acts as a reservoir of energy.
1
To preserve the demodulator sensitivity,
C
and R2 should be connected to AGND, and VSS connected to
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