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ADC INPUT DRIVERS
Data acquisition systems generally require an amplier
preceding the ADC to buffer the input signal. Most modern
ADCs possess complex input characteristics due to the
capacitive charging and switching that occurs during sampling
and conversion. This behavior causes transient currents on
the ADCs input that can disturb or distort a precision analog
input signal. The input amplier serves to provide a stable,
accurate signal in the presence of these current transients. It
can also provide gain (or attenuation), level shifting, ltering
and other signal conditioning functions.
THS452x
The THS452x family of devices are very low-power, fully
differential op-amps with rail-to-rail output and an input
common-mode range that includes the negative rail. These
ampliers are designed for low-power data acquisition systems
and high-density applications where power dissipation is
a critical parameter. The family includes single (THS4521),
dual (THS4522), and quad (THS4524) versions. These fully
differential op-amps feature accurate output common-mode
control that allows for DC-coupling when driving ADCs.
The devices are ideally suited for driving both SAR and -
ADCs. The THS4521, THS4522 and THS4524 family of fully
differential op-amps is characterised for operation over the
full industrial temperature range from -40...+85 C.
OPA2695
The OPA2695 is a dual, very high bandwidth, current-feedback
op-amp that combines exceptional 2900 V/s slew rate and
low input voltage noise to deliver a precision, low-cost, high
dynamic range Intermediate Frequency (IF) amplier. The
OPA2695 is an ideal choice as a differential driver, such as
for a high-speed ADC. The OPA2695 low 12.9 mA/channel
supply current is precisely trimmed at +25 C. This trim, along
with a low temperature drift, gives low system power over
temperature. System power may be further reduced with the
optional disable control pin. If pulled low, the OPA2695 supply
current drops to less than 200 A/channel. This power-saving
feature, along with exceptional single +5 V operation, makes
the OPA2695 ideal for portable applications. The OPA2695
is available in an SO-8 (without disable) package or QFN-16
package (with disable).
OPA211
The OPA211 series of precision operational ampliers achieves
very low 1.1 nV/Hz noise density with a supply current of
only 3.6 mA. This series also offers rail-to-rail output swing,
which maximises dynamic range. The extremely low voltage
and low current noise, high speed and wide output swing of
the OPA211 series make these devices an excellent choice
as a loop lter amplier in PLL applications. In precision
data acquisition applications, the OPA211 series of op-amps
provides 700 ns settling time to 16-bit accuracy throughout
10 V output swings. This AC-performance, combined with
only 125 V of offset and 0.35 V/C of drift over temperature,
makes the OPA211 ideal for driving high-precision 16-bit
ADCs or buffering the output of high-resolution DACs. The
OPA211 series is specied over a wide dual-power supply
range of 2.25...18 V, or for single-supply operation from
4.5...36 V. The OPA211 is available in the small DFN-8
(3 3 mm
2
), MSOP-8 and SO-8 packages. A dual version,
the OPA2211, is available in the DFN-8 (3 3 mm
2
) or an
SO-8 PowerPAD package. This series of op amps is
specied from -40...+125 C.
OPA827
The OPA827 series of JFET op-amps combine outstanding
DC-precision with excellent AC-performance. These ampliers
offer low offset voltage (150 V, max), very low drift over
temperature (1.5 V/C, typ), low bias current (15 pA, typ),
and very low 0.1...10 Hz noise (250 nV
PP
, typ). The device
operates over a wide supply voltage range, 4...18 V on
a low supply current (4.8 mA/Ch, typ). AC-characteristics,
such as a 22 MHz gain bandwidth product, a slew rate of
28 V/s and precision DC-characteristics make the OPA827
series well-suited for a wide range of applications including
16...18-bit mixed signal systems, transimpedance (I/ V-
conversion) ampliers, lters, precision 10 V front ends
and professional audio applications. The OPA827 is available
in both SO-8 and MSOP-8 surface-mount packages and
is specied from -40...+125 C.
OPA2614
The OPA2614 offers very low 1.8 nV/Hz input noise in
a wideband, high gain bandwidth, voltage-feedback
architecture. Intended for xDSL driver applications,
the OPA2614 also supports this low input noise with
exceptionally low harmonic distortion, particularly in
differential congurations. Adequate output current is
provided to drive the potentially heavy load of a twisted-
pair line. Harmonic distortion for a 2VPP differential output
operating from 5...12 V supplies is -80 dBc through
1 MHz input frequencies. Operating on a low 6.0 mA/ch
supply current, the OPA2614 can satisfy most xDSL driver
requirements over a wide range of possible supply voltage
from a single +5 condition, to 5 V, on up to a single
+12 V design. General-purpose applications on a single
+5 V supply will benet from the high input and output
voltage swing available on this reduced supply voltage.
Baseband I/Q receiver channels can achieve almost perfect
channel match with noise and distortion to support signals
through 5 MHz with >14-bit dynamic range.
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Figure 7: THS4521 and ADS1278 combined performance
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sample rates. It is specied over the industrial temperature
range (-40...+85 C).
ADS548x
The ADS548x is a 16-bit family of Analog-to-Digital Converters
(ADCs) that operate from both a 5 V supply and 3.3 V supply
while providing LVDS-compatible digital outputs. The ADS548x
integrated analog input buffer isolates the internal switching
of the onboard Track and Hold (T&H) from disturbing the
signal source while providing a high-impedance input. An
internal reference generator is also provided to simplify
the system design. Designed for highest total ENOB, the
ADS548x family has outstanding low noise performance
and spurious-free dynamic range.
The ADS548x is available in a QFN-64 PowerPAD package.
The device is built on Texas Instruments complementary
bipolar process (BiCom3) and is specied over the full
industrial temperature range (-40...+85 C).
ADS5474
The ADS5474 is a 14-bit, 400 MSPS ADC that operates from
both a 5 V supply and 3.3 V supply while providing LVDS-
compatible digital outputs. This ADC is one of a family of
12/13/14-bit ADCs that operate from 210...550 MSPS with an
input bandwidth of up to 2.3 GHz. The ADS5474 input buffer
isolates the internal switching of the onboard Track and
Hold (T&H) from disturbing the signal source while providing
a high-impedance input. An internal reference generator is
also provided to simplify the system design.
The ADS5474 is available in an TQFP-80 PowerPAD package.
The device is built on Texas Instruments complementary
bipolar process (BiCom3) and is specied over the full
industrial temperature range (-40...+85 C).
PIPELINE ADCs
ADS614x (612x)
ADS614X (ADS612X) is a family of 14-bit (12-bit) ADCs with
sampling rates up to 250 MSPS. It combines high dynamic
performance and low power consumption in a compact
48-QFN package. ADS614X/2X has ne gain options that can
be used to improve SFDR performance at lower full-scale
input ranges. It includes a DC offset correction loop that can
be used to cancel the ADC offset. Derivatives for both DDR
LVDS (Double Data Rate) and parallel CMOS digital output
interfaces are available. At lower sampling rates, the ADC
automatically operates at scaled down power with no loss
in performance.
It includes internal references while the traditional reference
pins and associated decoupling capacitors have been
eliminated. Nevertheless, the device can also be driven
with an external reference. The device is specied over the
industrial temperature range (-40...+85 C).
ADS556x
ADS556X is a high performance 16-bit ADC family with
sampling rates up to 80 MSPS. It supports very high SNR
for input frequencies in the rst Nyquist zone. The device
includes a low frequency noise suppression mode that
improves the noise from DC to about 1 MHz. Innovative
techniques, such as DDR LVDS and an internal reference that
does not require external decoupling capacitors, have been
used to achieve signicant savings in pin-count. This results
in a compact 7 x 7 mm
2
48-pin QFN package.
The device can be put in an external reference mode, where
the V
CM
pin behaves as the external reference input. For
applications where power is important, ADS556X offers
power down modes and automatic power scaling at lower
AD56xxx/55xx
High IF
High 5NP
Low power
High density
Communications
Imaging
Portable test
DeIense
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AD554xx
Highest perIormance
Highest 5NP, 5FDP
Highest speed
Highest IF perIormance
High input impedance
Input buIIer
Communications
Test and measurement
DeIense
single
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AD552xx
Lowest power ADCs
High channel density
5mall package
5erial LVD5 I/F
Medical imaging
CCD imaging
Communications
40...70 M5P5
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ADS7882
The ADS7882 is a 12-bit 3 MSPS ADC with 2.5 V internal
reference. The device includes a capacitor based SAR ADC
with inherent sample and hold.
The device offers a 12-bit parallel interface with an additional
byte mode that provides easy interface with 8-bit processors.
The device has a pseudo-differential input stage. The -IN
swing of 200 mV is useful to compensate for ground voltage
mismatch between the ADC and sensor and also to cancel
common-mode noise.
With nap mode enabled, the device operates at lower power
when used at lower conversion rates. The device is available
in 48-pin TQFP package.
ADS8329/30
The ADS8329 is a low-power, 16-bit, 1 MSPS ADC with a
unipolar input. The device includes a 16-bit capacitor-based
SAR ADC with inherent sample-and-hold.
The ADS8330 is based on the same core and includes a 2-to-1
input MUX with programmable option of TAG bit output. Both
the ADS8329 and ADS8330 offer a high-speed, wide voltage
serial interface and are capable of chain mode operation
when multiple converters are used.
These converters are available in 4 4 QFN and 16-pin
TSSOP packages and are fully specied for operation over
the industrial -40...+85 C temperature range.
SAR ADCs
ADS8517
The ADS8517 is a complete low-power, single 5 V supply,
16-bit sampling ADC. It contains a complete, 16-bit, capacitor-
based, SAR ADC with sample-and-hold, clock, reference and
data interface.
The converter can be congured for a variety of input ranges
including 10/4 and 5 V. For most input ranges, the input
voltage can swing to 25 V or -25 V without damage to the
device. An SPI-compatible serial interface allows data to be
synchronised to an internal or external clock. A full parallel
interface using the selectable BYTE pin is also provided to
allow the maximum system design exibility.
The ADS8517 is specied at a 200 kHz sampling rate over
the industrial -40...+85 C temperature range.
ADS7865
The ADS7865 is a dual, 12-bit, 2 MSPS ADC with four
fully differential or six pseudo-differential input channels
grouped into two pairs for high-speed, simultaneous signal
acquisition. Inputs to the Sample-and-Hold (S/H) ampliers
are fully differential and are maintained differentially to
the input of the ADC.
This architecture provides excellent common-mode
rejection of 72 dB at 100 kHz, which is a critical performance
characteristic in noisy environments. The ADS7865 is
pin-compatible with the ADS7862, but offers additional
features. The ADS7865 is offered in a TQFP-32 package. It
is specied over the extended operating temperature range
of -40... +125 C.
5imultaneous
5ampling
2/6/S
Motor control
3 phase power control
!2/!6 bits
250...2000 k5P5
High 5peed
High resolution data
acquisition
S...!S bits
500...4000 k5P5
Bipolar Input
2.5 V 5 V 10 V
Industrial process control
Data acquisition systems
40...250 k5P5
!2/!6 bits
LVD5
AD5S5xx
AD57S6x
AD5S36x
Multi axis positioning
system
Machine and motion control
AD5S3xx, AD5S4xx
AD57SSx, AD5795x
Medical imaging
Fast high resolution
control loop
Cptical networking
PAP I
2
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2
C SPI PAP I
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IN2
IN3
IN4
IN5
IN6
IN7
INS
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3
4
5
6
7
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Eight
Linear
Phase
FIP
Digital
Filters
5PI
and
Frame
5ync
InterIace
Control
Logic
ADS1178
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The -architecture offers near ideal 16-bit AC-performance
(97 dB SNR, -105 dB THD, 1 LSB linearity) combined with
0.005 dB passband ripple and linear phase response.
The high-order, chopper-stabilised modulator achieves very
low drift (2 V/C offset, 2 ppm/C gain) and low noise
(1 LSBPP). The on-chip FIR lter provides a usable signal
bandwidth up to 90% of the Nyquist rate with 100 dB of stop
band attenuation while suppressing modulator and signal out-
of-band noise.Two operating modes allow for optimisation of
speed and power: high-speed mode (31 mW/Ch at 52 kSPS) and
low-power mode (7 mW/Ch at 10 kSPS).
The devices are fully specied over the extended industrial
range (-40...+105 C) and are available in an HTQFP-64
PowerPAD package.
DELTA SIGMA ADCs
ADS1675
The ADS1675 is a high-speed, high-precision ADC. Using
an advanced -architecture, it operates at speeds up to
4 MSPS. The ADS1675 is comprised of a low-drift modulator
with out-of-range detection and a dual-path programmable
digital lter. The dual lter path allows the user to select
between two post-processing lters: low-latency or wide-
bandwidth. The low-latency lter settles quickly (as fast as
2.65 s), for applications with large instantaneous changes,
such as a multiplexer. The wide-bandwidth path provides
an optimised frequency response for AC measurements
with a passband ripple of less than 0.00002 dB, stop band
attenuation of 115 dB and a bandwidth of 1.7 MHz.
The device offers two speed modes with distinct interface,
resolution and feature set. In the high-speed mode the
device can be set to operate at either 4 MSPS or 2 MSPS.
In the low-speed mode, it can be set to operate at either
1 MSPS, 500/250/125 kSPS.
The exible serial interface supports data readback with
either standard CMOS and LVDS logic levels, allowing
the ADS1675 to directly connect to a wide range of
microcontrollers, DSPs, FPGAs. The ADS1675 operates
from an analog supply of 5 V and digital supply of 3 V and
dissipates 575 mW of power. The device is fully specied
over the industrial temperature range and is offered in a
TQFP-64 package.
ADS1174 / 1178
The ADS1174 (quad) and ADS1178 (octal) are multiple -
ADCs with data rates up to 52 kSPS, which allow synchronous
sampling of four and eight channels. These devices are also
compatible with the high-performance 24-bit ADS1274 and
ADS1278, permitting drop-in upgrades.
High Pesolution
DC PerIormance
5eismic/Energy exploration
Industrial process control
24 bit
30 5P5...!25 k5P5
Wide Bandwidth
5cientiIic instruments
!6/24 bit
!.25...!0 M5P5
AC/DC PerIormace
4/S channel
simultaneous sampling
AD5!!74/S
AD5!274/S
Motion control
Power quality monitoring
50/!2S k5P5
!6/24 bit
AD5!2xx
Weigh scales
AD5!6xx
Test equipment
Communications
Wideband signal analysis
PAP
SPI
I
2
C SPI SPI
Flow meters
Vibration analysis
SPI LVDS
Figure 8: ADS1178
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Dual sample/hold enable simultaneous sampling
or sequencing sampling modes
Analog input: 0...3.3 V (ratiometric)
Auto Sequencer supports up to 16 conversions without
CPU intervention
Sequencer can be operated as two independent 8-state
sequencers or as one large 16-state sequencer
16 result registers (individually addressable) to store
conversion values
The ADC module in the C2000
TM
family has been enhanced
to provide exible interface to ePWM peripherals. The ADC
interface is built around a fast, 12-bit ADC module with a
fast conversion rate of up to 80 ns at 25 MHz ADC clock.
The ADC module has up to 16 channels, congurable as
two independent 8-channel modules. The two independent
8-channel modules can be cascaded to form a 16-channel
module. Although there are multiple input channels and
two sequencers, there is only one converter in the ADC
module. The two 8-channel modules have the capability to
autosequence a series of conversions, each module has the
choice of selecting any one of the respective eight channels
available through an analog MUX. In the cascaded mode, the
autosequencer functions as a single 16-channel sequencer.
On each sequencer, once the conversion is complete, the
selected channel value is stored in its respective RESULT
register. Autosequencing allows the system to convert the
same channel multiple times, allowing the user to perform
oversampling algorithms. This gives increased resolution
over traditional single-sampled conversion results.
C2000 PORTFOLIO WITH ON CHIP ADCs
TMS320C2000 microcontrollers combine control peripheral
integration with the processing power of a 32-bit architecture.
All C28x microcontrollers are 100% software compatible
and offer high-speed 12-bit ADCs and advanced PWM
generators.
Features
Up to 12.5-MSPS throughput
Number of channels dependent on package size:
7/13/16 input channels
Industrial drives
AC/DC rectiIier
!2 bits
5AP
7/!3/!6ch
60 MIP5 + CLA*
LED lighting
White goods
up to 4.6 M5P5
CAN
Piccolo: F2S02x
F2S03x
F2S0xx
Fan, blower, pump
UAPT I
2
C SPI
Power line communications
Penewable energy
5AP
!6ch
s_!00 MIP5
5AP
!6ch
!50 MIP5 + FPU*
F2S!x
F2S23x
F2S33x
Highend motion drive
Digital power supply
Padar & vision
up to !2.5 M5P5 up to !2.5 M5P5
!2 bits !2 bits
CAN UAPT I
2
C SPI CAN UAPT I
2
C SPI
*optional
S ADC
Inputs
Pesult
Pegisters
MUX
Prescaler
5/H
0
!2bit
ADC
Module
S ADC
Inputs
MUX
5/H
!
5Y5CLK
5tart oI
Conversion
Auto 5equencer
Figure 9: On-Chip 12-bit ADC
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transfer controller (DTC) and ADC12 features a 16-word
conversion-and-control buffer. These added features
allow samples to be converted and stored without CPU
intervention.
Comparator_A/Comparator_A+: The Comparator_A/A+
module supports precision slope analog-to-digital
conversions, supply voltage supervision and monitoring
of external analog signals for accurate voltage and
resistor value measurement. The module features
a selectable reference voltage generator and input
multiplexer. (Comp A+)
DAC12: The DAC12 module is a 12-bit, voltage output
DAC featuring internal or external reference selection,
programmable settling time for optimal power
consumption and can be congured in 8 or 12-bit mode.
When multiple DAC12 modules are present, they may be
grouped together for synchronous update operation.
OA: The MSP430 integrated op-amps feature single-
supply, low-current operation with rail-to-rail
outputs and programmable settling times. Internal,
programmable feedback resistors and connections
between multiple op-amps allow for a variety of
software-selectable conguration options including:
unity gain mode, comparator mode, inverting PGA,
non-inverting PGA, differential and instrumentation
amplier.
SD16/SD16_A: The SD16/SD16_A module features
up to three 16-bit A/D converters with an internal
1.2 V reference. Each has up to seven fully differential
multiplexed inputs including a built-in temperature
sensor. The converters are second-order oversampling
modulators with selectable oversampling ratios
of up to 1024 (SD16_A) or 256 (SD16).
MSP430 PORTFOLIO WITH ON CHIP ADCs
16-bit RISC MSP430 MCUs are the industrys lowest power
solution for 8...16-bit battery-powered measurement
applications including metering, portable instrumentation
and intelligent sensing. The product line offers a wide range
of catalog devices as well as Application Specic Standard
Products (ASSP).
Integrated High-Performance Analog Peripherals
ADC10/ADC12: The ADC10/12 module supports fast,
>200 ksps, 10 or 12-bit analog-to-digital conversions.
The module features a 10 or 12-bit SAR core with
5/8/12 or 8/12/16 input channels respectively, sample
select control, 1.5/2.5 V reference generator and
internal temperature sensor. ADC10 features a data
!6 bits
5AP
5/S/!2ch
M5P430F!xxx
M5P430F2xxx
Battery powered devices
Energy harvesting
200 k5P5
IrDA UAPT I
2
C SPI
5moke detectors
Building automation
5AP
2...7ch
s_!00 MIP5
M5P430F2xxx
M5P430F4xxx
Metering
!ph, 2ph, 3ph Emetering
Temperature measurements
(medical)
~ 4 k5P5
!2 bits !0 bits
IrDA UAPT I
2
C SPI
Heart rate monitor
S/!2/!6ch
M5P430F!xxx
M5P430F2xxx
M5P430F4xxx
M5P430F5xxx
Industrial measurement
Medical consumer devices
Portable consumer devices
Intelligent sensing
Portable instrumentation
200 k5P5
IrDA UAPT I
2
C SPI
S diII.
ADC
Inputs
V
PEF
Sx
5D!6MEM0
!.2 V
Batt
PCA !6bit
Temp
Figure 10: On-Chip 16-bit -ADC
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DAC9881
The DAC9881 is an 18-bit, single-channel, voltage-output
DAC. It features 18-bit monotonicity, excellent linearity, very
low-noise and fast settling time. The on-chip precision output
amplier allows rail-to-rail output swing to be achieved
over the full supply range of 2.7...5.5 V. The device supports a
standard SPI serial interface with input data clock frequencies
of up to 50 MHz. The DAC9881 requires an external reference
voltage to set the output range of the DAC channel. A
programmable power-on reset circuit is also incorporated
into the device.
The DAC9881 provides low-power operation. To further save
energy, power-down mode can be achieved by accessing
the PDN pin, thereby reducing the current consumption to
25 A at 5 V. Power consumption is 4 mW at 5 V, reducing to
125 W in power-down mode. The DAC9881 is available in a
4 4 mm
2
QFN-24 package with a specied temperature
range of -40...+105 C.
PRECISION DACs
DAC8565
The DAC8565 is a low-power, voltage-output, four-channel,
16-bit DAC. The device includes a 2.5 V, 2 ppm/C internal
reference, giving a full-scale output voltage range of 2.5 V.
The internal reference has an initial accuracy of 0.004% and
can source up to 20 mA at the V
REFH
/V
REFOUT
pin. The device
is monotonic, provides very good linearity and minimises
undesired code-to-code transient voltages. The DAC8565 use
a versatile 3-wire serial interface that operates at clock rates
up to 50 MHz. It is compatible with the standard SPI, QSPI,
Microwire and DSP interfaces. The power consumption is
2.9 mV at 3 V, reducing to 1.5 W in power-down mode.
The DAC8565 is drop-in and functionally compatible with
the DAC7564 and DAC8164 and functionally compatible with
the DAC7565, DAC8165 and DAC8564. All these devices are
available in a TSSOP-16 package.
Ceneral Purpose
5ingle supply
DAC75xx
DACS5xx
DACx3!!
Closed loop servo control
Data acquisition systems
PAP SPI
Portable test equipment
0.5...5 s settling time
S...!6 bits
I
2
C SPI I
2
C SPI
DAC76xx
DAC77xx
DAC7Sxx
DACSSxx
Industrial process control
Automatic test equipment
DAXSSxx
DAC9SS!
Industrial control PLC
Digitally controlled
calibration
S...!6 bits !4...!S bits
Bipolar Cutput High Accuracy
quad octal dual quad dual quad dual
0.!...!0 s settling time 6...!0 s settling time
!
0.S
0.6
0.4
0.2
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0.2
0.4
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