ON Semiconductor NCS32100IMNGEVB Buck Converter for Physical Interface Adapter

The ON Semiconductor NCS32100IMNGEVB is an evaluation board platform designed around the NCS32100 inductive position sensor interface IC. It enables engineers to accelerate the development of high-resolution angular position and velocity sensing systems using a contactless PCB coil structure. The core NCS32100 device supports absolute and multiturn output, battery backup, and serial digital communication, making it ideal for robust industrial automation, robotics, and servo applications.

Potential Benefits of Choosing the ON Semiconductor Buck Converter

• Plug-and-play evaluation board that shortens development time for sensor modules.
• Utilises the NCS32100 controller, which offers up to 20-bit single-turn and 24-bit multiturn resolution.
• Supports RS-485 driver interface at up to 2.5 Mbps, enabling long-distance industrial communication.
• Integrated features like backup battery monitoring and temperature sensing allow advanced system health diagnostics.

Engineered for Precision in Motion Sensing Systems

The NCS32100IMNGEVB board is engineered to help designers implement a next-generation inductive sensing solution by leveraging the NCS32100 IC’s internal MCU and signal-processing front-end, which eliminates much of the analogue complexity typically involved. The inductive coil interface resists contamination and wear, making it well-suited for industrial automation and harsh environments.

Product Use Cases

• Rapid prototyping of absolute angular position modules in robotic joints, turntables or actuators.
• Reference board for motion feedback in industrial automation, CNC machinery, or servo drives.
• Development of encoder modules aimed at contamination-resistant, contactless sensing in harsh environments.
• Evaluation platform for design engineers working on sensor hardware/comms firmware integration.
• Proof-of-concept for multi-turn tracking systems supporting backup battery monitoring and diagnostics.