AD EVAL-AD7795EB

6-Channel, Low Noise, Low Power, 24-/16-Bit
∑-Δ ADC with On-Chip In-Amp and Reference
AD7794/AD7795
FEATURES
Industrial process control
Instrumentation
Blood analysis
Smart transmitters
Liquid/gas chromatography
6-digit DVM
Up to 23 effective bits
RMS noise: 40 nV @ 4.17 Hz, 85 nV @ 16.7 Hz
Current: 400 μA typical
Power-down: 1 μA maximum
Low noise, programmable gain, instrumentation amp
Band gap reference with 4 ppm/°C drift typical
Update rate: 4.17 Hz to 470 Hz
Six differential analog inputs
Internal clock oscillator
Simultaneous 50 Hz/60 Hz rejection
Reference detect
Programmable current sources
On-chip bias voltage generator
Burnout currents
Low-side power switch
Power supply: 2.7 V to 5.25 V
Temperature range:
B grade: –40°C to +105°C
C grade: –40°C to +125°C
Independent interface power supply
24-lead TSSOP
3-wire serial interface
SPI®, QSPI™, MICROWIRE™, and DSP compatible
Schmitt trigger on SCLK
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The AD7794/AD7795 are low power, low noise, complete
analog front ends for high precision measurement applications.
They contain a low noise, 24-/16-bit ∑-Δ ADC with six
differential inputs. The on-chip low noise instrumentation
amplifier means that signals of small amplitude can be
interfaced directly to the ADC.
Each device contains a precision, low noise, low drift internal
band gap reference, and can also accept up to two external
differential references. Other on-chip features include
programmable excitation current sources, burnout currents,
and a bias voltage generator that is used to set the commonmode voltage of a channel to AVDD/2. The low-side power
switch can be used to power down bridge sensors between
conversions, minimizing the system’s power consumption. The
AD7794/AD7795 can operate with either an internal clock or
an external clock. The output data rate from each part can vary
from 4.17 Hz to 470 Hz.
Both parts operate with a power supply from 2.7 V to 5.25 V.
The B-grade parts (AD7794 and AD7795) are specified for a
temperature range of −40°C to +105°C while the C-grade part
(AD7794) is specified for a temperature range of −40°C to
+125°C. They consume a current of 400 μA typical and are
housed in a 24-lead TSSOP.
APPLICATIONS
Temperature measurement
Pressure measurement
Weigh scales
Strain gage transducers
Gas analysis
FUNCTIONAL BLOCK DIAGRAM
GND
AVDD
AIN4(+)/REFIN2(+) REFIN1(+) AIN4(–)/REFIN2(–) REFIN1(–)
VBIAS
VDD
AIN1(+)
AIN1(–)
AIN2(+)
AIN2(–)
AIN3(+)
AIN3(–)
AIN5(+)/IOUT2
AIN5(–)/IOUT1
AIN6(+)/P1
AIN6(–)/P2
REFERENCE
DETECT
BAND GAP
REFERENCE
GND
BUF
Σ-Δ
ADC
IN-AMP
MUX
SERIAL
INTERFACE
AND
LOGIC
CONTROL
DOUT/RDY
DIN
SCLK
CS
GND
TEMP
SENSOR
INTERNAL
CLOCK
DVDD
AD7794/AD7795
VDD
PSW
GND
CLK
04854-001
AD7794: 24-BIT ADC
AD7795: 16-BIT ADC
Figure 1.
Rev. D
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AD7794/AD7795
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Features .............................................................................................. 1
Full-Scale Register...................................................................... 25
Applications....................................................................................... 1
ADC Circuit Information.............................................................. 26
General Description ......................................................................... 1
Overview ..................................................................................... 26
Functional Block Diagram .............................................................. 1
Digital Interface.......................................................................... 28
Revision History ............................................................................... 2
Circuit Description......................................................................... 31
Specifications..................................................................................... 3
Analog Input Channel ............................................................... 31
Timing Characteristics..................................................................... 8
Instrumentation Amplifier........................................................ 31
Timing Diagrams.............................................................................. 9
Bipolar/Unipolar Configuration .............................................. 31
Absolute Maximum Ratings.......................................................... 10
Data Output Coding .................................................................. 32
ESD Caution................................................................................ 10
Burnout Currents ....................................................................... 32
Pin Configuration and Function Descriptions........................... 11
Excitation Currents .................................................................... 32
RMS Noise and Resolution Specifications .................................. 13
Bias Voltage Generator .............................................................. 32
Chop Enabled.............................................................................. 13
Reference ..................................................................................... 32
Chop Disabled ............................................................................ 15
Reference Detect......................................................................... 33
Typical Performance Characteristics ........................................... 16
Reset ............................................................................................. 33
On-Chip Registers .......................................................................... 17
AVDD Monitor ............................................................................. 33
Communications Register......................................................... 17
Calibration................................................................................... 33
Status Register ............................................................................. 18
Grounding and Layout .............................................................. 34
Mode Register ............................................................................. 19
Applications Information .............................................................. 35
Configuration Register .............................................................. 22
Flowmeter.................................................................................... 35
Data Register ............................................................................... 24
Outline Dimensions ....................................................................... 36
ID Register................................................................................... 24
Ordering Guide .......................................................................... 36
IO Register................................................................................... 24
Offset Register............................................................................. 25
REVISION HISTORY
3/07—Rev. C to Rev. D
Changes to Specifications Endnote 1............................................. 7
Changes to Status Register Section .............................................. 18
Changes to Ordering Guide .......................................................... 36
10/06—Rev. B to Rev. C
Updated Format..................................................................Universal
Added AD7794 C-Grade Part...........................................Universal
Changes to Specifications ................................................................ 3
Changes to Ordering Guide .......................................................... 36
4/05—Rev. 0 to Rev. A
Changes to Absolute Maximum Ratings........................................9
Changes to Figure 21...................................................................... 25
Changes to Data Output Coding Section.................................... 28
Changes to Calibration Section .................................................... 30
Changes to Ordering Guide .......................................................... 33
10/04—Revision 0: Initial Version
6/06—Rev. A to Rev. B
Added AD7795 ...................................................................Universal
Changes to Features.......................................................................... 1
Changes to Table 1............................................................................ 3
Changes to RMS Noise and Resolution
Specifications Section..................................................................... 12
Changes to Table 19........................................................................ 20
Changes to ADC Circuit Information Section ........................... 25
Changes to Ordering Guide .......................................................... 35
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AD7794/AD7795
SPECIFICATIONS
AVDD = 2.7 V to 5.25 V, DVDD = 2.7 V to 5.25 V, GND = 0 V, all specifications TMIN to TMAX, unless otherwise noted.
Table 1.
Parameter 1
CHOP ENABLED
Output Update Rate
No Missing Codes 2
AD7794
AD7795
Resolution
RMS Noise and Update Rates
Integral Nonlinearity
Offset Error 3
Offset Error Drift vs. Temperature 4
Full-Scale Error3, 5
Gain Drift vs. Temperature4
Power Supply Rejection
ANALOG INPUTS
Differential Input Voltage Ranges
Absolute AIN Voltage Limits2
Unbuffered Mode
Buffered Mode
In-Amp Active
Common-Mode Voltage, VCM
Analog Input Current
Buffered Mode or In-Amp
Active
Average Input Current2
AD7794B/AD7795B
AD7794C
Average Input Current Drift
Unbuffered Mode
Average Input Current
Average Input Current Drift
Normal Mode Rejection2, 6
Internal Clock
@ 50 Hz, 60 Hz
@ 50 Hz
@ 60 Hz
External Clock
@ 50 Hz, 60 Hz
@ 50 Hz
@ 60 Hz
AD7794/AD7795
Unit
Test Conditions/Comments
4.17 to 470
Hz nom
Settling time = 2/output update rate
24
16
Bits min
Bits min
fADC ≤ 242 Hz
See the RMS Noise and Resolution Specifications section
See the RMS Noise and Resolution Specifications section
±15
±1
±10
±10
±1
±3
100
ppm of FSR
max
μV typ
nV/°C typ
μV typ
ppm/°C typ
ppm/°C typ
dB min
±VREF/gain
V nom
VREF = REFIN(+) − REFIN(−), or internal reference,
gain = 1 to 128
GND − 30 mV
AVDD + 30 mV
GND + 100 mV
AVDD − 100 mV
GND + 300 mV
AVDD − 1.1
0.5
V min
V max
V min
V max
V min
V max
V min
Gain = 1 or 2
±1
±250
±1
±3
±2
±3
±2
nA max
pA max
nA max
nA max
nA max
nA max
pA/°C typ
±400
±50
nA/V typ
pA/V/°C typ
65
80
90
dB min
dB min
dB min
80 dB typ, 50 ± 1 Hz, 60 ± 1 Hz, FS[3:0] = 1010
90 dB typ, 50 ± 1 Hz, FS[3:0] = 1001
100 dB typ, 60 ± 1 Hz, FS[3:0] = 1000
80
94
90
dB min
dB min
dB min
90 dB typ, 50 ± 1 Hz, 60 ± 1 Hz, FS[3:0] = 1010
100 dB typ, 50 ± 1 Hz, FS[3:0] = 1001
100 dB typ, 60 ± 1 Hz, FS[3:0] = 1000
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Gain = 1 to 16, external reference
Gain = 32 to 128, external reference
AIN = 1 V/gain, gain ≥ 4, external reference
Gain = 1 or 2
Gain = 4 to 128
VCM = (AIN(+) + AIN(−))/2, gain = 4 to 128
Gain = 1 or 2, update rate < 100 Hz
Gain = 4 to 128, update rate < 100 Hz
AIN6(+)/AIN6(−)
Gain = 1 or 2, update rate < 100 Hz
Gain = 4 to 128, update rate < 100 Hz
AIN6(+)/AIN6(−)
Gain = 1 or 2
Input current varies with input voltage
AD7794/AD7795
Parameter 1
Common-Mode Rejection
AD7794B/AD7795B
@ DC
@ 50 Hz, 60 Hz2
@ 50 Hz, 60 Hz2
AD7794C
@ DC
@ 50 Hz, 60 Hz2
@ 50 Hz, 60 Hz2
CHOP DISABLED
Output Update Rate
No Missing Codes2
AD7794
AD7795
Resolution
RMS Noise and Update Rates
Integral Nonlinearity
Offset Error3
Offset Error Drift vs. Temperature4
Full-Scale Error3, 5
Gain Drift vs. Temperature4
Power Supply Rejection
ANALOG INPUTS
Differential Input Voltage Ranges
Absolute AIN Voltage Limits2
Unbuffered Mode
Buffered Mode
In-Amp Active
Common-Mode Voltage, VCM
Analog Input Current
Buffered Mode or In-Amp
Active
Average Input Current2
AD7794B/AD7795B
AD7794C
Average Input Current Drift
Unbuffered Mode
Average Input Current
Average Input Current Drift
AD7794/AD7795
Unit
Test Conditions/Comments
100
100
100
dB min
dB min
dB min
AIN = 1 V/gain, gain ≥ 4
50 ± 1 Hz, 60 ± 1 Hz, FS[3:0] = 1010
50 ± 1 Hz, FS[3:0] = 1001; 60 ± 1 Hz, FS[3:0] = 1000
97
97
97
dB min
dB min
dB min
AIN = 1 V/gain, gain ≥ 4
50 ± 1 Hz, 60 ± 1 Hz, FS[3:0] = 1010
50 ± 1 Hz, FS[3:0] = 1001; 60 ± 1 Hz, FS[3:0] = 1000
4.17 to 470
Hz nom
Settling time = 1/output update rate
24
16
Bits min
Bits min
fADC ≤ 123 Hz
See the RMS Noise and Resolution Specifications section
See the RMS Noise and Resolution Specifications section
±15
±100/gain
±100/gain
10
±10
±1
±3
100
ppm of FSR
max
μV typ
nV/°C typ
nV/°C typ
μV typ
ppm/°C typ
ppm/°C typ
dB typ
±VREF/gain
V nom
VREF = REFIN(+) − REFIN(−), or internal reference,
gain = 1 to 128
GND − 30 mV
AVDD + 30 mV
GND + 100 mV
AVDD − 100 mV
GND + 300 mV
AVDD − 1.1
0.2 + (gain/2 × (AIN(+) −
AIN(−)))
AVDD − 0.2 − (gain/2 ×
(AIN(+) − AIN(−)))
V min
V max
V min
V max
V min
V max
V min
Gain = 1 or 2
±1
±250
±1
±3
±2
±3
±2
nA max
pA max
nA max
nA max
nA max
nA max
pA/°C typ
±400
±50
nA/V typ
pA/V/°C typ
Without calibration
Gain = 1 to 16
Gain = 32 to 128
Gain = 1 to 16, external reference
Gain = 32 to 128, external reference
AIN = 1 V/gain, gain ≥ 4, external reference
Gain = 1 or 2
Gain = 4 to 128
AMP − CM = 1, VCM = (AIN(+) + AIN(–))/2, gain = 4 to 128
V max
Rev. D | Page 4 of 36
Gain = 1 or 2
Gain = 4 to 128
AIN6(+)/AIN6(−)
Gain = 1 or 2
Gain = 4 to 128
AIN6(+)/AIN6(−)
Gain = 1 or 2
Input current varies with input voltage
AD7794/AD7795
Parameter 1
Normal Mode Rejection2, 6
Internal Clock
@ 50 Hz, 60 Hz
@ 50 Hz
@ 60 Hz
External Clock
@ 50 Hz, 60 Hz
@ 50 Hz
@ 60 Hz
Common-Mode Rejection
AD7794B/AD7795B
@ DC
@ 50 Hz, 60 Hz2
@ 50 Hz, 60 Hz2
AD7794C
@ DC
@ 50 Hz, 60 Hz2
@ 50 Hz, 60 Hz2
CHOP ENABLED or DISABLED
REFERENCE INPUT
Internal Reference
Internal Reference Initial
Accuracy
Internal Reference Drift2
Power Supply Rejection
External Reference
External REFIN Voltage
Reference Voltage Range2
Absolute REFIN Voltage Limits2
Average Reference Input
Current
Average Reference Input
Current Drift
Normal Mode Rejection2
Common-Mode Rejection
Reference Detect Levels
EXCITATION CURRENT SOURCES
(IEXC1 and IEXC2)
Output Current
Initial Tolerance at 25°C
Drift
Current Matching
Drift Matching
Line Regulation (AVDD)
Load Regulation
Output Compliance
AD7794/AD7795
Unit
Test Conditions/Comments
60
78
86
dB min
dB min
dB min
70 dB typ, 50 ± 1 Hz, 60 ± 1 Hz, FS[3:0] = 1010
90 dB typ, 50 ± 1 Hz, FS[3:0] = 1001
100 dB typ, 60 ± 1 Hz, FS[3:0] = 1000
60
94
90
dB min
dB min
dB min
70 dB typ, 50 ± 1 Hz, 60 ± 1 Hz, FS[3:0] = 1010
100 dB typ, 50 ± 1 Hz, FS[3:0] = 1001
100 dB typ, 60 ± 1 Hz, FS[3:0] = 1000
100
100
100
dB min
dB min
dB min
AIN = 1 V/gain, with gain = 4, AMP-CM Bit = 1
50 ± 1 Hz, 60 ± 1 Hz, FS[3:0] = 1010
50 ± 1 Hz, FS[3:0] = 1001; 60 ± 1 Hz, FS[3:0] = 1000
97
97
97
dB min
dB min
dB min
AIN = 1 V/gain, with gain = 4, AMP-CM Bit = 1
50 ± 1 Hz, 60 ± 1 Hz, FS[3:0] = 1010
50 ± 1 Hz, FS[3:0] = 1001; 60 ± 1 Hz, FS[3:0] = 1000
1.17 ± 0.01%
V min/max
AVDD = 4 V, TA = 25°C
4
15
85
ppm/°C typ
ppm/°C max
dB typ
2.5
0.1
AVDD
V nom
V min
V max
GND − 30 mV
AVDD + 30 mV
400
V min
V max
nA/V typ
±0.03
nA/V/°C typ
100
0.3
0.65
dB typ
V min
V max
10/210/1000
±5
200
±0.5
50
2
0.2
AVDD − 0.65
AVDD − 1.1
GND − 30 mV
μA nom
% typ
ppm/°C typ
% typ
ppm/°C typ
%/V typ
%/V typ
V max
V max
V min
REFIN = REFIN(+) − REFIN(−)
When VREF = AVDD, the differential input must be
limited to 0.9 × VREF/gain if the in-amp is active
Same as for analog inputs
Rev. D | Page 5 of 36
NOXREF bit active if VREF < 0.3 V
Matching between IEXC1 and IEXC2, VOUT = 0 V
AVDD = 5 V ± 5%
Current sources programmed to 10 μA or 210 μA
Current sources programmed to 1 mA
AD7794/AD7795
Parameter 1
BIAS VOLTAGE GENERATOR
VBIAS
VBIAS Generator Start-Up Time
TEMPERATURE SENSOR
Accuracy
Sensitivity
LOW-SIDE POWER SWITCH
RON
Allowable Current2
DIGITAL OUTPUTS (P1 and P2)
VOH, Output High Voltage2
VOL, Output Low Voltage2
VOH, Output High Voltage2
VOL, Output Low Voltage2
INTERNAL/EXTERNAL CLOCK
Internal Clock
Frequency2
Duty Cycle
External Clock
Frequency
Duty Cycle
LOGIC INPUTS
CS2
VINL, Input Low Voltage
VINH, Input High Voltage
SCLK (Schmitt-Triggered Input),
CLK, and DIN2
AD7794B/AD7795B
VT(+)
VT(−)
VT(+) to VT(−)
VT(+)
VT(−)
VT(+) to VT(−)
AD7794C
VT(+)
VT(−)
VT(+) to VT(−)
VT(+)
VT(−)
VT(+) to VT(−)
Input Currents
Input Capacitance
AD7794/AD7795
Unit
AVDD/2
V nom
ms/nF typ
Test Conditions/Comments
Dependent on the capacitance connected to AIN;
See Figure 11
±2
0.81
°C typ
mV/°C typ
Applies if user calibrates the temperature sensor
7
9
30
Ω max
Ω max
mA max
AVDD = 5 V
AVDD = 3 V
Continuous current
AVDD − 0.6
0.4
4
0.4
V min
V max
V min
V max
AVDD = 3 V, ISOURCE = 100 μA
AVDD = 3 V, ISINK = 100 μA
AVDD = 5 V, ISOURCE = 200 μA
AVDD = 5 V, ISINK = 800 μA
64 ± 3%
50:50
kHz
min/max
% typ
64
kHz nom
45:55 to 55:45
% typ
0.8
0.4
2.0
V max
V max
V min
DVDD = 5 V
DVDD = 3 V
DVDD = 3 V or 5 V
1.4/2
0.8/1.7
0.1/0.17
0.9/2
0.4/1.35
0.06/0.13
V min/max
V min/max
V min/max
V min/max
V min/max
V min/max
DVDD = 5 V
DVDD = 5 V
DVDD = 5 V
DVDD = 3 V
DVDD = 3 V
DVDD = 3 V
1.35/2.05
0.8/1.9
0.1/0.19
0.9/2
0.4/1.35
0.06/0.15
±10
10
V min/max
V min/max
V min/max
V min/max
V min/max
V min/max
μA max
pF typ
DVDD = 5 V
DVDD = 5 V
DVDD = 5 V
DVDD = 3 V
DVDD = 3 V
DVDD = 3 V
VIN = DVDD or GND
All digital inputs
Rev. D | Page 6 of 36
A 128 kHz external clock can be used if the divide-by-2
function is used (Bit CLK1 = CLK0 = 1)
Applies for external 64 kHz clock, a 128 kHz clock can
have a less stringent duty cycle
AD7794/AD7795
Parameter 1
LOGIC OUTPUT (INCLUDING CLK)
VOH, Output High Voltage2
VOL, Output Low Voltage2
VOH, Output High Voltage2
VOL, Output Low Voltage2
Floating-State Leakage Current
Floating-State Output Capacitance
Data Output Coding
SYSTEM CALIBRATION2
Full-Scale Calibration Limit
Zero-Scale Calibration Limit
Input Span
POWER REQUIREMENTS 7
Power Supply Voltage
AVDD to GND
DVDD to GND
Power Supply Currents
IDD Current
IDD (Power-Down Mode)
AD7794/AD7795
Unit
Test Conditions/Comments
DVDD − 0.6
0.4
4
0.4
±10
10
Offset binary
V min
V max
V min
V max
μA max
pF typ
DVDD = 3 V, ISOURCE = 100 μA
DVDD = 3 V, ISINK = 100 μA
DVDD = 5 V, ISOURCE = 200 μA
DVDD = 5 V, ISINK = 1.6 mA (DOUT/RDY), 800 μA (CLK)
1.05 × FS
−1.05 × FS
0.8 × FS
2.1 × FS
V max
V min
V min
V max
2.7/5.25
2.7/5.25
V min/max
V min/max
140
μA max
185
μA max
400
μA max
500
μA max
1
2
μA max
μA max
1
110 μA typ @ AVDD = 3 V, 125 μA typ @ AVDD = 5 V,
unbuffered mode, external reference
130 μA typ @ AVDD = 3 V, 165 μA typ @ AVDD = 5 V,
buffered mode, gain = 1 or 2, external reference
300 μA typ @ AVDD = 3 V, 350 μA typ @ AVDD = 5 V,
gain = 4 to 128, external reference
400 μA typ @ AVDD = 3 V, 450 μA typ @ AVDD = 5 V,
gain = 4 to 128, internal reference
AD7794B, AD7795B
AD7794C
Temperature range: B Grade: −40°C to +105°C, C Grade: −40°C to +125°C. At the 19.6 Hz and 39.2 Hz update rates, the INL, power supply rejection (PSR), commonmode rejection (CMR), and normal mode rejection (NMR) do not meet the data sheet specification if the voltage on the AIN(+) or AIN(−) pins exceeds AVDD – 1.6 V
typically. In addition, the offset error and offset error drift degrade at these update rates when chopping is disabled. When this voltage is exceeded, the INL, for
example, is reduced to 18 ppm of FS typically while the PSR is reduced to 69 dB typically. Therefore, for guaranteed performance at these update rates, the absolute
voltage on the analog input pins needs to be below AVDD − 1.6 V.
2
Specification is not production tested but is supported by characterization data at initial product release.
3
Following a calibration, this error is in the order of the noise for the programmed gain and update rate selected.
4
Recalibration at any temperature removes these errors.
5
Full-scale error applies to both positive and negative full-scale, and applies at the factory calibration conditions (AVDD = 4 V, gain = 1, TA = 25°C).
6
FS[3:0] are the four bits used in the mode register to select the output word rate.
7
Digital inputs equal to DVDD or GND with excitation currents and bias voltage generator disabled.
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AD7794/AD7795
TIMING CHARACTERISTICS
AVDD = 2.7 V to 5.25 V, DVDD = 2.7 V to 5.25 V, GND = 0 V, Input Logic 0 = 0 V, Input Logic 1 = DVDD, unless otherwise noted.
Table 2.
Parameter 1, 2
t3
t4
Read Operation
t1
t2 3
t5 5, 6
t6
t7
Write Operation
t8
t9
t10
t11
Limit at TMIN, TMAX (B Version)
100
100
Unit
ns min
ns min
Conditions/Comments
SCLK high pulse width
SCLK low pulse width
0
60
80
0
60
80
10
80
0
10
ns min
ns max
ns max
ns min
ns max
ns max
ns min
ns max
ns min
ns min
CS falling edge to DOUT/RDY active time
DVDD = 4.75 V to 5.25 V
DVDD = 2.7 V to 3.6 V
SCLK active edge to data valid delay 4
DVDD = 4.75 V to 5.25 V
DVDD = 2.7 V to 3.6 V
Bus relinquish time after CS inactive edge
0
30
25
0
ns min
ns min
ns min
ns min
CS falling edge to SCLK active edge setup time4
Data valid to SCLK edge setup time
Data valid to SCLK edge hold time
CS rising edge to SCLK edge hold time
SCLK inactive edge to CS inactive edge
SCLK inactive edge to DOUT/RDY high
1
Sample tested during initial release to ensure compliance. All input signals are specified with tR = tF = 5 ns (10% to 90% of DVDD) and timed from a voltage level of 1.6 V.
See Figure 3 and Figure 4.
3
These numbers are measured with the load circuit shown in Figure 2 and defined as the time required for the output to cross the VOL or VOH limits.
4
SCLK active edge is falling edge of SCLK.
5
These numbers are derived from the measured time taken by the data output to change 0.5 V when loaded with the circuit shown in Figure 2. The measured number
is then extrapolated back to remove the effects of charging or discharging the 50 pF capacitor. This means that the times quoted in the timing characteristics are the
true bus relinquish times of the part and, therefore, are independent of external bus loading capacitances.
6 RDY
returns high after a read of the ADC. In single conversion mode and continuous conversion mode, the same data can be read again, if required, while RDY is high,
although care should be taken to ensure that subsequent reads do not occur close to the next output update. In continuous read mode, the digital word can be read
only once.
2
ISINK (1.6mA WITH DVDD = 5V,
100µA WITH DVDD = 3V)
TO
OUTPUT
PIN
1.6V
ISOURCE (200µA WITH DVDD = 5V,
100µA WITH DVDD = 3V)
Figure 2. Load Circuit for Timing Characterization
Rev. D | Page 8 of 36
04854-002
50pF
AD7794/AD7795
TIMING DIAGRAMS
CS (I)
t6
t1
t5
MSB
DOUT/RDY (O)
LSB
t7
t2
t3
04854-003
SCLK (I)
t4
I = INPUT, O = OUTPUT
Figure 3. Read Cycle Timing Diagram
CS (I)
t11
t8
SCLK (I)
t9
t10
MSB
LSB
I = INPUT, O = OUTPUT
Figure 4. Write Cycle Timing Diagram
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04854-004
DIN (I)
AD7794/AD7795
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
TA = 25°C, unless otherwise noted.
Table 3.
Parameter
AVDD to GND
DVDD to GND
Analog Input Voltage to GND
Reference Input Voltage to GND
Digital Input Voltage to GND
Digital Output Voltage to GND
AIN/Digital Input Current
Operating Temperature Range
B Grade
C Grade
Storage Temperature Range
Maximum Junction Temperature
TSSOP
θJA Thermal Impedance
θJC Thermal Impedance
Lead Temperature, Soldering
Vapor Phase (60 sec)
Infrared (15 sec)
Rating
−0.3 V to +7 V
−0.3 V to +7 V
−0.3 V to AVDD + 0.3 V
−0.3 V to AVDD + 0.3 V
−0.3 V to DVDD + 0.3 V
−0.3 V to DVDD + 0.3 V
10 mA
Stresses above those listed under Absolute Maximum Ratings
may cause permanent damage to the device. This is a stress
rating only; functional operation of the device at these or any
other conditions above those listed in the operational sections
of this specification is not implied. Exposure to absolute
maximum rating conditions for extended periods may affect
device reliability.
ESD CAUTION
−40°C to +105°C
−40°C to +125°C
−65°C to +150°C
150°C
97.9°C/W
14°C/W
215°C
220°C
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AD7794/AD7795
PIN CONFIGURATION AND FUNCTION DESCRIPTIONS
SCLK 1
24 DIN
CLK 2
23 DOUT/RDY
CS 3
NC 4
AIN6(+)/P1 5
AD7794/
AD7795
21 AVDD
20 GND
19 PSW
TOP VIEW
AIN1(+) 7 (Not to Scale) 18 AIN4(–)/REFIN2(–)
AIN1(–) 8
17 AIN4(+)/REFIN2(+)
AIN2(+) 9
16 AIN5(–)/IOUT1
AIN2(–) 10
15 AIN5(+)/IOUT2
AIN3(+) 11
14 REFIN1(–)
AIN3(–) 12
13 REFIN1(+)
NC = NO CONNECT
04854-005
AIN6(–)/P2 6
22 DVDD
Figure 5. Pin Configuration
Table 4. Pin Function Descriptions
Pin No.
1
Mnemonic
SCLK
2
CLK
3
CS
4
5
NC
AIN6(+)/P1
6
AIN6(−)/P2
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
AIN1(+)
AIN1(−)
AIN2(+)
AIN2(−)
AIN3(+)
AIN3(−)
REFIN1(+)
14
15
REFIN1(−)
AIN5(+)/IOUT2
16
AIN5(−)/IOUT1
17
AIN4(+)/REFIN2(+)
Description
Serial Clock Input. This serial clock input is for data transfers to and from the ADC. The SCLK has a Schmitttriggered input, making the interface suitable for opto-isolated applications. The serial clock can be
continuous with all data transmitted in a continuous train of pulses. Alternatively, it can be a noncontinuous
clock with the information being transmitted to or from the ADC in smaller batches of data.
Clock In/Clock Out. The internal clock can be made available at this pin. Alternatively, the internal clock can
be disabled, and the ADC can be driven by an external clock. This allows several ADCs to be driven from a
common clock, allowing simultaneous conversions to be performed.
Chip Select Input. This is an active low logic input used to select the ADC. CS can be used to select the ADC in
systems with more than one device on the serial bus or as a frame synchronization signal in communicating
with the device. CS can be hardwired low, allowing the ADC to operate in 3-wire mode with SCLK, DIN, and
DOUT used to interface with the device.
No Connect.
Analog Input/Digital Output Pin. AIN6(+) is the positive terminal of the differential analog input pair,
AIN6(+)/AIN6(−). This pin can also function as a general-purpose output bit referenced between AVDD and GND.
Analog Input/Digital Output Pin. AIN6(−) is the negative terminal of the differential analog input pair,
AIN6(+)/AIN6(−). This pin can also function as a general-purpose output bit referenced between AVDD and GND.
Analog Input. AIN1(+) is the positive terminal of the differential analog input pair, AIN1(+)/AIN1(−).
Analog Input. AIN1(−) is the negative terminal of the differential analog input pair, AIN1(+)/AIN1(−).
Analog Input. AIN2(+) is the positive terminal of the differential analog input pair, AIN2(+)/AIN2(−).
Analog Input. AIN2(−) is the negative terminal of the differential analog input pair, AIN2(+)/AIN2(−).
Analog Input. AIN3(+) is the positive terminal of the differential analog input pair, AIN3(+)/AIN3(−).
Analog Input. AIN3(−) is the negative terminal of the differential analog input pair, AIN3(+)/AIN3(−).
Positive Reference Input. An external reference can be applied between REFIN1(+) and REFIN1(−). REFIN1(+)
can lie anywhere between AVDD and GND + 0.1 V. The nominal reference voltage, (REFIN1(+) − REFIN1(−)), is
2.5 V, but the part functions with a reference from 0.1 V to AVDD.
Negative Reference Input. This reference input can lie anywhere between GND and AVDD − 0.1 V.
Analog Input/Output of Internal Excitation Current Source. AIN5(+) is the positive terminal of the differential
analog input pair AIN5(+)/AIN5(−). Alternatively, the internal excitation current source can be made available at
this pin and is programmable so that the current can be 10 μA, 210 μA, or 1 mA. Either IEXC1 or IEXC2 can be
switched to this output.
Analog Input/Output of Internal Excitation Current Source. AIN5(−) is the negative terminal of the
differential analog input pair, AIN5(+)/AIN5(−). Alternatively, the internal excitation current source can be
made available at this pin and is programmable so that the current can be 10 μA, 210 μA, or 1 mA. Either
IEXC1 or IEXC2 can be switched to this output.
Analog Input/Positive Reference Input. AIN4(+) is the positive terminal of the differential analog input pair
AIN4(+)/AIN4(−). This pin also functions as a positive reference input for REFIN2. REFIN2(+) can lie anywhere
between AVDD and GND + 0.1 V. The nominal reference voltage (REFIN2(+) to REFIN2(−)) is 2.5 V, but the part
functions with a reference from 0.1 V to AVDD.
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AD7794/AD7795
Pin No.
18
Mnemonic
AIN4(−)/REFIN2(−)
19
20
21
22
PSW
GND
AVDD
DVDD
23
DOUT/RDY
24
DIN
Description
Analog Input/Negative Reference Input. AIN4(−) is the negative terminal of the differential analog input pair
AIN4(+)/AIN4(−). This pin also functions as the negative reference input for REFIN2. This reference input can
lie anywhere between GND and AVDD − 0.1 V.
Low-Side Power Switch to GND.
Ground Reference Point.
Supply Voltage, 2.7 V to 5.25 V.
Serial Interface Supply Voltage, 2.7 V to 5.25 V. DVDD is independent of AVDD. Therefore, the serial interface
operates at 3 V with AVDD at 5 V or vice versa.
Serial Data Output/Data Ready Output. DOUT/RDY serves a dual purpose. It functions as a serial data output
pin to access the output shift register of the ADC. The output shift register can contain data from any of the
on-chip data or control registers. In addition, DOUT/RDY operates as a data ready pin, going low to indicate
the completion of a conversion. If the data is not read after the conversion, the pin goes high before the
next update occurs. The DOUT/RDY falling edge can also be used as an interrupt to a processor, indicating
that valid data is available. With an external serial clock, the data can be read using the DOUT/RDY pin. With
CS low, the data/control word information is placed on the DOUT/RDY pin on the SCLK falling edge and is
valid on the SCLK rising edge.
Serial Data Input to the Input Shift Register on the ADC. Data in this shift register is transferred to the control
registers within the ADC with the register selection bits of the communications register identifying the
appropriate register.
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AD7794/AD7795
RMS NOISE AND RESOLUTION SPECIFICATIONS
The AD7794/AD7795 can be operated with chop enabled or
chop disabled, allowing the ADC to be optimized for switching
time or drift performance. With chop enabled, the settling time
is two times the conversion time. However, the offset is
continuously removed by the ADC leading to low offset and low
offset drift. With chop disabled, the allowable update rates are
the same as in chop enable mode. However, the settling time
now equals the conversion time. With chop disabled, the offset
is not removed by the ADC, so periodic offset calibrations can
be required to remove offset due to drift.
CHOP ENABLED
External Reference
Table 5 shows the AD7794/AD7795 rms noise for some update
rates and gain settings. The numbers given are for the bipolar
input range with an external 2.5 V reference. These numbers are
typical and are generated with a differential input voltage of 0 V.
Table 6 and Table 7 show the effective resolution, while the
output peak-to-peak (p-p) resolution is listed in brackets. It is
important to note that the effective resolution is calculated
using the rms noise, while the p-p resolution is calculated based
on peak-to-peak noise. The p-p resolution represents the
resolution for which there is no code flicker. These numbers are
typical and are rounded to the nearest LSB.
Table 5. RMS Noise (μV) vs. Gain and Output Update Rate Using an External 2.5 V Reference with Chop Enabled
Update Rate (Hz)
4.17
8.33
16.7
33.2
62
123
242
470
Gain of 1
0.64
1.04
1.55
2.3
2.95
4.89
11.76
11.33
Gain of 2
0.6
0.96
1.45
2.13
2.85
4.74
9.5
9.44
Gain of 4
0.29
0.38
0.54
0.74
0.92
1.49
4.02
3.07
Gain of 8
0.22
0.26
0.36
0.5
0.58
1
1.96
1.79
Gain of 16
0.1
0.13
0.18
0.23
0.29
0.48
0.88
0.99
Gain of 32
0.065
0.078
0.11
0.17
0.2
0.32
0.45
0.63
Gain of 64
0.039
0.057
0.087
0.124
0.153
0.265
0.379
0.568
Gain of 128
0.041
0.055
0.086
0.118
0.144
0.283
0.397
0.593
Table 6.
Effective Resolution (Bits) vs. Gain and Output Update Rate for the AD7794 Using an External 2.5 V Reference with Chop Enabled
Update Rate (Hz)
4.17
8.33
16.7
33.2
62
123
242
470
Gain of 1
23 (20.5)
22 (19.5)
21.5 (19)
21 (18.5)
20.5 (18)
20 (17.5)
18.5 (16)
18.5 (16)
Gain of 2
22 (19.5)
21.5 (19)
20.5 (18)
20 (17.5)
19.5 (17)
19 (16.5)
18 (15.5)
18 (15.5)
Gain of 4
22 (19.5)
21.5 (19)
21 (18.5)
20.5 (18)
20.5 (18)
19.5 (17)
18 (15.5)
18.5 (16)
Gain of 8
21.5 (19)
21 (18.5)
20.5 (18)
20 (17.5)
20 (17.5)
19 (16.5)
18 (15.5)
18.5 (16)
Gain of 16
21.5 (19)
21 (18.5)
20.5 (18)
20.5 (18)
20 (17.5)
19.5 (17)
18.5 (16)
18 (15.5)
Gain of 32
21 (18.5)
21 (18.5)
20.5 (18)
20 (17.5)
19.5 (17)
19 (16.5)
18.5 (16)
18 (15.5)
Gain of 64
21 (18.5)
20.5 (18)
20 (17.5)
19 (16.5)
19 (16.5)
18 (15.5)
17.5 (15)
17 (14.5)
Gain of 128
20 (17.5)
19.5 (17)
19 (16.5)
18.5 (16)
18 (15.5)
17 (14.5)
16.5 (14)
16 (13.5)
Table 7.
Effective Resolution (Bits) vs. Gain and Output Update Rate for the AD7795 Using an External 2.5 V Reference with Chop Enabled
Update Rate (Hz)
4.17
8.33
16.7
33.2
62
123
242
470
Gain of 1
16 (16)
16 (16)
16 (16)
16 (16)
16 (16)
16 (16)
16 (16)
16 (16)
Gain of 2
16 (16)
16 (16)
16 (16)
16 (16)
16 (16)
16 (16)
16 (15.5)
16 (15.5)
Gain of 4
16 (16)
16 (16)
16 (16)
16 (16)
16 (16)
16 (16)
16 (15.5)
16 (16)
Gain of 8
16 (16)
16 (16)
16 (16)
16 (16)
16 (16)
16 (16)
16 (15.5)
16 (16)
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Gain of 16
16 (16)
16 (16)
16 (16)
16 (16)
16 (16)
16 (16)
16 (16)
16 (15.5)
Gain of 32
16 (16)
16 (16)
16 (16)
16 (16)
16 (16)
16 (16)
16 (16)
16 (15.5)
Gain of 64
16 (16)
16 (16)
16 (16)
16 (16)
16 (16)
16 (15.5)
16 (15)
16 (14.5)
Gain of 128
16 (16)
16 (16)
16 (16)
16 (16)
16 (15.5)
16 (14.5)
16 (14)
16 (13.5)
AD7794/AD7795
Internal Reference
Table 8 shows the AD7794/AD7795 rms noise for some of the
update rates and gain settings. The numbers given are for the
bipolar input range with the internal 1.17 V reference. These
numbers are typical and are generated with a differential input
voltage of 0 V. Table 9 and Table 10 show the effective resolution
while the output peak-to-peak (p-p) resolution is listed in brackets.
It is important to note that the effective resolution is calculated
using the rms noise while the p-p resolution is calculated based
on peak-to-peak noise. The p-p resolution represents the
resolution for which there is no code flicker. These numbers are
typical and rounded to the nearest LSB.
Table 8. RMS Noise (μV) vs. Gain and Output Update Rate Using an Internal 1.17 V Reference with Chop Enabled
Update Rate (Hz)
4.17
8.33
16.7
33.2
62
123
242
470
Gain of 1
0.81
1.18
1.96
2.99
3.6
5.83
11.22
12.46
Gain of 2
0.67
1.11
1.72
2.48
3.25
5.01
8.64
10.58
Gain of 4
0.32
0.41
0.55
0.83
1.03
1.69
2.69
4.58
Gain of 8
0.2
0.25
0.36
0.48
0.65
0.96
1.9
2
Gain of 16
0.13
0.16
0.25
0.33
0.46
0.67
1.04
1.27
Gain of 32
0.065
0.078
0.11
0.17
0.2
0.32
0.45
0.63
Gain of 64
0.04
0.058
0.088
0.13
0.15
0.25
0.35
0.50
Gain of 128
0.039
0.059
0.088
0.12
0.15
0.26
0.34
0.49
Table 9.
Effective Resolution (Bits) vs. Gain and Output Update Rate for the AD7794 Using an Internal 1.17 V Reference with Chop Enabled
Update Rate (Hz)
4.17
8.33
16.7
33.2
62
123
242
470
Gain of 1
21.5 (19)
21 (18.5)
20 (17.5)
19.5 (17)
19.5 (17)
18.5 (16)
17.5 (15)
17.5 (15)
Gain of 2
20.5 (18)
20 (17.5)
19.5 (17)
19 (16.5)
18.5 (16)
18 (15.5)
17 (14.5)
17 (14.5)
Gain of 4
21 (18.5)
20.5 (18)
20 (17.5)
19.5 (17)
19 (16.5)
18.5 (16)
17.5 (15)
17 (14.5)
Gain of 8
20.5 (18)
20 (17.5)
19.5 (17)
19 (16.5)
19 (16.5)
18 (15.5)
17 (14.5)
17 (14.5)
Gain of 16
20 (17.5)
20 (17.5)
19 (16.5)
19 (16.5)
18.5 (16)
17.5 (15)
17 (14.5)
17 (14.5)
Gain of 32
20 (17.5)
20 (17.5)
19.5 (17)
18.5 (16)
18.5 (16)
18 (15.5)
17.5 (15)
17 (14.5)
Gain of 64
20 (17.5)
19 (16.5)
18.5 (16)
18 (15.5)
18 (15.5)
17 (14.5)
16.5 (14)
16 (13.5)
Gain of 128
19 (16.5)
18 (15.5)
17.5 (15)
17 (14.5)
17 (14.5)
16 (13.5)
15.5 (13)
15 (12.5)
Table 10.
Effective Resolution (Bits) vs. Gain and Output Update Rate for the AD7795 Using an Internal 1.17 V Reference with Chop Enabled
Update Rate (Hz)
4.17
8.33
16.7
33.2
62
123
242
470
Gain of 1
16 (16)
16 (16)
16 (16)
16 (16)
16 (16)
16 (16)
16 (15)
16 (15)
Gain of 2
16 (16)
16 (16)
16 (16)
16 (16)
16 (16)
16 (15.5)
16 (14.5)
16 (14.5)
Gain of 4
16 (16)
16 (16)
16 (16)
16 (16)
16 (16)
16 (16)
16 (15)
16 (14.5)
Gain of 8
16 (16)
16 (16)
16 (16)
16 (16)
16 (16)
16 (15.5)
16 (14.5)
16 (14.5)
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Gain of 16
16 (16)
16 (16)
16 (16)
16 (16)
16 (16)
16 (15)
16 (14.5)
16 (14.5)
Gain of 32
16 (16)
16 (16)
16 (16)
16 (16)
16 (16)
16 (15.5)
16 (15)
16 (14.5)
Gain of 64
16 (16)
16 (16)
16 (16)
16 (15.5)
16 (15.5)
16 (14.5)
16 (14)
16 (13.5)
Gain of 128
16 (16)
16 (15.5)
16 (15)
16 (14.5)
16 (14.5)
16 (13.5)
15.5 (13)
15 (12.5)
AD7794/AD7795
CHOP DISABLED
With chop disabled, the switching time or settling time is
reduced by a factor of two. However, periodic offset calibrations
may now be required to remove offset and offset drift. When
chop is disabled, the AMP-CM bit in the mode register should
be set to 1. This limits the allowable common-mode voltage that
can be used. However, the common-mode rejection degrades if
the bit is not set.
Table 11 shows the rms noise of the AD7794/AD7795 for some
of the update rates and gain settings with chop disabled.
The numbers given are for the bipolar input range with the
internal 1.17 V reference. These numbers are typical and are
generated with a differential input voltage of 0 V.
Table 12 and Table 13 show the effective resolution while the
output peak-to-peak (p-p) resolution is listed in brackets. It is
important to note that the effective resolution is calculated
using the rms noise, while the p-p resolution is calculated based
on peak-to-peak noise. The p-p resolution represents the
resolution for which there is no code flicker. These numbers are
typical and rounded to the nearest LSB.
Table 11. RMS Noise (μV) vs. Gain and Output Update Rate Using an Internal 1.17 V Reference with Chop Disabled
Update Rate (Hz)
4.17
8.33
16.7
33.2
62
123
242
470
Gain of 1
1.22
1.74
2.64
4.55
5.03
8.13
15.12
17.18
Gain of 2
0.98
1.53
2.44
3.52
4.45
7.24
13.18
14.63
Gain of 4
0.33
0.49
0.79
1.11
1.47
2.27
3.77
8.86
Gain of 8
0.18
0.29
0.48
0.66
0.81
1.33
2.09
2.96
Gain of 16
0.13
0.21
0.33
0.46
0.58
0.96
1.45
1.92
Gain of 32
0.062
0.1
0.16
0.21
0.27
0.48
0.64
0.89
Gain of 64
0.053
0.079
0.13
0.17
0.2
0.36
0.5
0.69
Gain of 128
0.051
0.07
0.12
0.16
0.22
0.37
0.47
0.7
Table 12.
Effective Resolution (Bits) vs. Gain and Output Update Rate for the AD7794 Using an Internal 1.17 V Reference with Chop Disabled
Update Rate (Hz)
4.17
8.33
16.7
33.2
62
123
242
470
Gain of 1
21 (18.5)
20.5 (18)
20 (17.5)
19 (16.5)
19 (16.5)
18 (15.5)
17 (14.5)
17 (14.5)
Gain of 2
20 (17.5)
19.5 (17)
19 (16.5)
18.5 (16)
18 (15.5)
17.5 (15)
16.5 (14)
16.5 (14)
Gain of 4
21 (18.5)
20 (17.5)
19.5 (17)
19 (16.5)
18.5 (16)
18 (15.5)
17 (14.5)
16 (13.5)
Gain of 8
20.5 (18)
20 (17.5)
19 (16.5)
19 (16.5)
18.5 (16)
17.5 (15)
17 (14.5)
16.5 (14)
Gain of 16
20 (17.5)
19.5 (17)
19 (16.5)
18.5 (16)
18 (15.5)
17 (14.5)
16.5 (14)
16 (13.5)
Gain of 32
20 (17.5)
19.5 (17)
19 (16.5)
18.5 (16)
18 (15.5)
17 (14.5)
17 (14.5)
16.5 (14)
Gain of 64
19.5 (17)
19 (16.5)
18 (15.5)
17.5 (15)
17.5 (15)
16.5 (14)
16 (13.5)
15.5 (13)
Gain of 128
18.5 (16)
18 (15.5)
17 (14.5)
17 (14.5)
16.5 (14)
15.5 (13)
15 (12.5)
14.5 (12)
Table 13.
Effective Resolution (Bits) vs. Gain and Output Update Rate for the AD7795 Using an Internal 1.17 V Reference with Chop Disabled
Update Rate (Hz)
4.17
8.33
16.7
33.2
62
123
242
470
Gain of 1
16 (16)
16 (16)
16 (16)
16 (16)
16 (16)
16 (15.5)
16 (14.5)
16 (14.5)
Gain of 2
16 (16)
16 (16)
16 (16)
16 (16)
16 (15.5)
16 (15)
16 (14)
16 (14)
Gain of 4
16 (16)
16 (16)
16 (16)
16 (16)
16 (16)
16 (15.5)
16 (14.5)
16 (13.5)
Gain of 8
16 (16)
16 (16)
16 (16)
16 (16)
16 (16)
16 (15)
16 (14.5)
16 (14)
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Gain of 16
16 (16)
16 (16)
16 (16)
16 (16)
16 (15.5)
16 (14.5)
16 (14)
16 (13.5)
Gain of 32
16 (16)
16 (16)
16 (16)
16 (16)
16 (15.5)
16 (14.5)
16 (14.5)
16 (14)
Gain of 64
16 (16)
16 (16)
16 (15.5)
16 (15)
16 (15)
16 (14)
16 (13.5)
15.5 (13)
Gain of 128
16 (16)
16 (15.5)
16 (14.5)
16 (14.5)
16 (14)
15.5 (13)
15 (12.5)
14.5 (12)
AD7794/AD7795
14
8388750
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8388700
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8388650
8388600
8
6
8388550
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8388500
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8388450
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800
04854-009
OCCURRENCE
8388800
04854-006
CODE READ
TYPICAL PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS
0
8388068 8388100
1000
8388150
8388200
8388250
8388300
8388350
8388396
CODE
READING NUMBER
Figure 6. Typical Noise Plot for the AD7794 (Internal Reference,
Gain = 64, Update Rate = 16.7 Hz, Chop Enabled)
Figure 9. Noise Distribution Histogram for the AD7794 (Internal Reference,
Gain = 64, Update Rate = 16.7 Hz, Chop Disabled, AMP-CM = 1)
16
14
20
10
(%)
OCCURRENCE
12
8
10
6
04854-007
2
0
8388482
8388520
8388560
8388600
8388640
8388680
8388720
04854-010
4
0
–2.0
8388750
–1.2
–0.8
CODE
0.4
0.8
1.2
1.6
2.0
Figure 10. Excitation Current Matching (210 μA) at Ambient Temperature
90
8388400
80
8388350
70
POWER-UP TIME (ms)
8388450
8388300
8388250
8388200
8388150
60
50
BOOST = 0
40
30
0
200
400
600
800
10
0
1000
READING NUMBER
Figure 8. Typical Noise Plot for the AD7794 (Internal Reference,
Gain = 64, Update Rate = 16.7 Hz, AMP-CM = 1, Chop Disabled)
04854-011
20
8388100
04854-008
CODE READ
0
MATCHING (%)
Figure 7. Noise Distribution Histogram for the AD7794 (Internal Reference,
Gain = 64, Update Rate = 16.7 Hz, Chop Enabled)
8388050
–0.4
BOOST = 1
0
200
400
600
800
1000
LOAD CAPACITANCE (nF)
Figure 11. Bias Voltage Generator Power-Up Time vs. Load Capacitance
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AD7794/AD7795
ON-CHIP REGISTERS
The ADC is controlled and configured via a number of on-chip
registers that are described in the following sections. In the
following descriptions, set implies a Logic 1 state and cleared
implies a Logic 0 state, unless otherwise noted.
COMMUNICATIONS REGISTER
RS2, RS1, RS0 = 0, 0, 0
The communications register is an 8-bit write-only register. All
communications to the part must start with a write operation to
the communications register. The data written to the communications register determines whether the next operation is a read
or write operation, and to which register this operation takes
place. For read or write operations, once the subsequent read or
write operation to the selected register is complete, the interface
CR7
WEN(0)
CR6
R/W(0)
CR5
RS2(0)
CR4
RS1(0)
returns to where it expects a write operation to the
communications register. This is the default state of the
interface and, on power-up or after a reset, the ADC is in this
default state waiting for a write operation to the communications
register. In situations where the interface sequence is lost, a
write operation of at least 32 serial clock cycles with DIN high
returns the ADC to this default state by resetting the entire part.
Table 14 outlines the bit designations for the communications
register. CR0 through CR7 indicate the bit location, with CR
denoting the bits are in the communications register. CR7
denotes the first bit of the data stream. The number in brackets
indicates the power-on/reset default status of that bit.
CR3
RS0(0)
CR2
CREAD(0)
CR1
0(0)
CR0
0(0)
Table 14. Communications Register Bit Designations
Bit No.
CR7
Mnemonic
WEN
CR6
R/W
CR5 to
CR3
CR2
RS2 to RS0
CR1 to
CR0
0
CREAD
Description
Write Enable Bit. A 0 must be written to this bit so that the write to the communications register actually occurs. If
a 1 is the first bit written, the part does not clock on to subsequent bits in the register. It stays at this bit location
until a 0 is written to this bit. Once a 0 is written to the WEN bit, the next seven bits are loaded to the
communications register.
A 0 in this bit location indicates that the next operation is a write to a specified register. A 1 in this position
indicates that the next operation is a read from the designated register.
Register Address Bits. These address bits are used to select which registers of the ADC are being selected during
this serial interface communication. See Table 15.
Continuous Read of the Data Register. When this bit is set to 1 (and the data register is selected), the serial
interface is configured so that the data register can be read continuously, that is, the contents of the data register
are automatically placed on the DOUT pin when the SCLK pulses are applied after the RDY pin goes low to
indicate that a conversion is complete. The communications register does not have to be written to for data reads.
To enable continuous read mode, the instruction 01011100 must be written to the communications register. To
exit the continuous read mode, the instruction 01011000 must be written to the communications register while
the RDY pin is low. While in continuous read mode, the ADC monitors activity on the DIN line so it can receive the
instruction to exit continuous read mode. Additionally, a reset occurs if 32 consecutive 1s are seen on DIN.
Therefore, DIN should be held low in continuous read mode until an instruction is written to the device.
These bits must be programmed to Logic 0 for correct operation.
Table 15. Register Selection
RS2
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
RS1
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
1
1
RS0
0
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
Register
Communications Register During a Write Operation
Status Register During a Read Operation
Mode Register
Configuration Register
Data Register
ID Register
IO Register
Offset Register
Full-Scale Register
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Register Size
8-bit
8-bit
16-bit
16-bit
24-bit (AD7794)/16-Bit (AD7795)
8-bit
8-bit
24-bit (AD7794)/16-Bit (AD7795)
24-bit (AD7794)/16-Bit (AD7795)
AD7794/AD7795
STATUS REGISTER
RS2, RS1, RS0 = 0, 0, 0; Power-On/Reset = 0x80
(AD7795)/0x88 (AD7794)
The status register is an 8-bit read-only register. To access the
ADC status register, the user must write to the communications
register, select the next operation to be read, and load Bit RS2,
Bit RS1, and Bit RS0 with 0.
SR7
RDY(1)
SR6
ERR(0)
SR5
NOXREF(0)
SR4
0(0)
Table 16 outlines the bit designations for the status register. SR0
through SR7 indicate the bit locations, with SR denoting that
the bits are in the status register. SR7 denotes the first bit of the
data stream. The number in brackets indicates the poweron/reset default status of that bit.
SR3
0/1
SR2
CH2(0)
SR1
CH1(0)
SR0
CH0(0)
Table 16. Status Register Bit Designations
Bit No.
SR7
Mnemonic
RDY
SR6
ERR
SR5
NOXREF
SR4
SR3
SR2 to
SR0
0
0/1
CH2 to CH0
Description
Ready Bit for ADC. Cleared when data is written to the ADC data register. The RDY bit is set automatically after the
ADC data register has been read or a period of time before the data register is updated with a new conversion
result to indicate to the user not to read the conversion data. It is also set when the part is placed in power-down
mode. The end of a conversion is also indicated by the DOUT/RDY pin. This pin can be used as an alternative to the
status register for monitoring the ADC for conversion data.
ADC Error Bit. This bit is written to at the same time as the RDY bit. Set to indicate that the result written to the
ADC data register has been clamped to all 0s or all 1s. Error sources include overrange, underrange, or the absence
of a reference voltage. Cleared by a write operation to start a conversion.
No External Reference Bit. Set to indicate that the selected reference (REFIN1 or REFIN2) is at a voltage that is
below a specified threshold. When set, conversion results are clamped to all 1s. Cleared to indicate that a valid
reference is applied to the selected reference pins. The NOXREF bit is enabled by setting the REF_DET bit in the
configuration register to 1. The ERR bit is also set if the voltage applied to the selected reference input is invalid.
This bit is automatically cleared.
This bit is automatically cleared on the AD7795 and is automatically set on the AD7794.
These bits indicate which channel is being converted by the ADC.
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AD7794/AD7795
MODE REGISTER
RS2, RS1, RS0 = 0, 0, 1; Power-On/Reset = 0x000A
The mode register is a 16-bit read/write register that is used to
select the operating mode, the update rate, and the clock source.
denoting that the bits are in the mode register. MR15 is the first
bit of the data stream. The number in parentheses indicates the
power-on/reset default status of that bit. Any write to the setup
register resets the modulator and filter, and sets the RDY bit.
Table 17 outlines the bit designations for the mode register.
MR0 through MR15 indicate the bit locations with MR
MR15
MD2(0)
MR7
CLK1(0)
MR14
MD1(0)
MR6
CLK0(0)
MR13
MD0(0)
MR5
0(0)
MR12
PSW(0)
MR4
CHOP-DIS(0)
MR11
0(0)
MR3
FS3(1)
MR10
0(0)
MR2
FS2(0)
MR9
AMP-CM(0)
MR1
FS1(1)
MR8
0(0)
MR0
FS0(0)
Table 17. Mode Register Bit Designations
Bit No.
MR15 to MR13
MR12
Mnemonic
MD2 to MD0
PSW
MR11 to MR10
MR9
0
AMP-CM
MR8
MR7 to MR6
0
CLK1 to CLK0
MR5
MR4
0
CHOP-DIS
MR3 to MR0
FS3 to FS0
Description
Mode Select Bits. These bits select the operating mode of the AD7794/AD7795 (see Table 18).
Power Switch Control Bit. Set by user to close the power switch PSW to GND. The power switch can sink
up to 30 mA. Cleared by user to open the power switch. When the ADC is placed in power-down mode,
the power switch is opened.
These bits must be programmed with a Logic 0 for correct operation.
Instrumentation Amplifier Common-Mode Bit. This bit is used in conjunction with the CHOP-DIS bit. With
chop disabled, the user can operate with a wider range of common-mode voltages when AMP-CM is
cleared. However, the dc common-mode rejection degrades. With AMP-CM set, the span for the commonmode voltage is reduced (see the Specifications section). However, the dc common-mode rejection is
significantly better.
This bit must be programmed with a Logic 0 for correct operation.
These bits are used to select the clock source for the AD7794/AD7795. Either the on-chip 64 kHz clock can
be used or an external clock can be used. The ability to use an external clock allows several AD7794/AD7795
devices to be synchronized. Also, 50 Hz/60 Hz rejection is improved when an accurate external clock
drives the AD7794/AD7795.
CLK1
CLK0
ADC Clock Source
0
0
Internal 64 kHz clock. Internal clock is not available at the CLK pin.
0
1
Internal 64 kHz clock. This clock is made available at the CLK pin.
1
0
External 64 kHz. The external clock can have a 45:55 duty cycle (see the
Specifications section for the external clock).
1
1
External clock. The external clock is divided by 2 within the AD7794/AD7795.
This bit must be programmed with a Logic 0 for correct operation.
This bit is used to enable or disable chop. On power-up or following a reset, CHOP-DIS is cleared so chop is
enabled. When CHOP-DIS is set, chop is disabled. This bit is used in conjunction with the AMP-CM bit.
When chop is disabled, the AMP-CM bit should be set. This limits the common-mode voltage that can be
used by the ADC, but the dc common-mode rejection does not degrade.
Filter Update Rate Select Bits (see Table 19).
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AD7794/AD7795
Table 18. Operating Modes
MD2
0
MD1
0
MD0
0
0
0
1
0
1
0
0
1
1
1
0
0
1
0
1
1
1
0
1
1
1
Mode
Continuous Conversion Mode (Default).
In continuous conversion mode, the ADC continuously performs conversions and places the result in the data
register. RDY goes low when a conversion is complete. The user can read these conversions by placing the device
in continuous read mode whereby the conversions are automatically placed on the DOUT line when SCLK pulses
are applied. Alternatively, the user can instruct the ADC to output the conversion by writing to the communications register. After power-on, the first conversion is available after a period of 2/fADC when chop is enabled or
1/fADC when chop is disabled. Subsequent conversions are available at a frequency of fADC with chop either
enabled or disabled.
Single Conversion Mode.
When single conversion mode is selected, the ADC powers up and performs a single conversion. The oscillator
requires 1 ms to power up and settle. The ADC then performs the conversion, which takes a time of 2/fADC when
chop is enabled, or 1/fADC when chop is disabled. The conversion result is placed in the data register, RDY goes
low, and the ADC returns to power-down mode. The conversion remains in the data register and RDY remains
active (low) until the data is read or another conversion is performed.
Idle Mode.
In idle mode, the ADC filter and modulator are held in a reset state although the modulator clocks are still
provided.
Power-Down Mode.
In power-down mode, all the AD7794/AD7795 circuitry is powered down including the current sources, power
switch, burnout currents, bias voltage generator, and clock circuitry.
Internal Zero-Scale Calibration.
An internal short is automatically connected to the enabled channel. A calibration takes two conversion cycles to
complete when chop is enabled and one conversion cycle when chop is disabled. RDY goes high when the
calibration is initiated and returns low when the calibration is complete. The ADC is placed in idle mode following
a calibration. The measured offset coefficient is placed in the offset register of the selected channel.
Internal Full-Scale Calibration.
A full-scale input voltage is automatically connected to the selected analog input for this calibration.
When the gain equals 1, a calibration takes two conversion cycles to complete when chop is enabled and one
conversion cycle when chop is disabled.
For higher gains, four conversion cycles are required to perform the full-scale calibration when chop is enabled
and 2 conversion cycles when chop is disabled.
RDY goes high when the calibration is initiated and returns low when the calibration is complete. The ADC is
placed in idle mode following a calibration. The measured full-scale coefficient is placed in the full-scale register
of the selected channel.
Internal full-scale calibrations cannot be performed when the gain equals 128. With this gain setting, a system
full-scale calibration can be performed. A full-scale calibration is required each time the gain of a channel is
changed to minimize the full-scale error.
System Zero-Scale Calibration.
User should connect the system zero-scale input to the channel input pins as selected by the CH2 bit, CH1 bit,
and CH0 bit. A system offset calibration takes two conversion cycles to complete when chop is enabled and one
conversion cycle when chop is disabled. RDY goes high when the calibration is initiated and returns low when
the calibration is complete. The ADC is placed in idle mode following a calibration. The measured offset coefficient is placed in the offset register of the selected channel.
System Full-Scale Calibration.
User should connect the system full-scale input to the channel input pins as selected by the CH2 bit, CH1 bit, and
CH0 bit.
A calibration takes two conversion cycles to complete when chop is enabled and one conversion cycle when
chop is disabled. RDY goes high when the calibration is initiated and returns low when the calibration is
complete. The ADC is placed in idle mode following a calibration. The measured full-scale coefficient is placed in
the full-scale register of the selected channel.
A full-scale calibration is required each time the gain of a channel is changed.
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AD7794/AD7795
Table 19. Update Rates Available (Chop Enabled) 1
FS3
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
FS2
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
FS1
0
0
1
1
0
0
1
1
0
0
1
1
0
0
1
1
FS0
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
fADC (Hz)
x
470
242
123
62
50
39
33.2
19.6
16.7
16.7
12.5
10
8.33
6.25
4.17
TSETTLE (ms)
x
4
8
16
32
40
48
60
101
120
120
160
200
240
320
480
Rejection @ 50 Hz/60 Hz (Internal Clock)
90 dB (60 Hz only)
80 dB (50 Hz only)
65 dB (50 Hz and 60 Hz)
66 dB (50 Hz and 60 Hz)
69 dB (50 Hz and 60 Hz)
70 dB (50 Hz and 60 Hz)
72 dB (50 Hz and 60 Hz)
74 dB (50 Hz and 60 Hz)
With chop disabled, the update rates remain unchanged, but the settling time for each update rate is reduced by a factor of 2. The rejection at 50 Hz/60 Hz for a
16.6 Hz update rate degrades to 60 dB.
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AD7794/AD7795
CONFIGURATION REGISTER
RS2, RS1, RS0 = 0, 1, 0; Power-On/Reset = 0x0710
The configuration register is a 16-bit read/write register that is
used to configure the ADC for unipolar or bipolar mode, enable
or disable the buffer, enable or disable the burnout currents,
select the gain, and select the analog input channel.
Table 20 outlines the bit designations for the filter register.
CON0 through CON15 indicate the bit locations. CON denotes
that the bits are in the configuration register. CON15 is the first
bit of the data stream. The number in parentheses indicates the
power-on/reset default status of that bit.
CON15
VBIAS1(0)
CON14
VBIAS0(0)
CON13
BO(0)
CON12
U/B(0)
CON11
BOOST(0)
CON10
G2(1)
CON9
G1(1)
CON8
G0(1)
CON7
REFSEL1(0)
CON6
REFSEL0(0)
CON5
REF_DET(0)
CON4
BUF(1)
CON3
CH3(0)
CON2
CH2(0)
CON1
CH1(0)
CON0
CH0(0)
Table 20. Configuration Register Bit Designations
Bit No.
CON15 to
CON14
Mnemonic
VBIAS1 to VBIAS0
CON13
BO
CON12
U/B
CON11
BOOST
CON10 to
CON8
G2 to G0
CON7 to
CON6
REFSEL1/REFSEL0
Description
Bias Voltage Generator Enable. The negative terminal of the analog inputs can be biased up to AVDD/2.
These bits are used in conjunction with the BOOST bit.
VBIAS1
VBIAS0
Bias Voltage
0
0
Bias voltage generator disabled
0
1
Bias voltage generator connected to AIN1(−)
1
0
Bias voltage generator connected to AIN2(−)
1
1
Bias voltage generator connected to AIN3(−)
Burnout Current Enable Bit. This bit must be programmed with a Logic 0 for correct operation. When this
bit is set to 1 by the user, the 100 nA current sources in the signal path are enabled. When BO = 0, the
burnout currents are disabled. The burnout currents can be enabled only when the buffer or in-amp is active.
Unipolar/Bipolar Bit. Set by user to enable unipolar coding, that is, zero differential input results in
0x000000 output and a full-scale differential input results in 0xFFFFFF output. Cleared by the user to
enable bipolar coding. Negative full-scale differential input results in an output code of 0x000000, zero
differential input results in an output code of 0x800000, and positive full-scale differential input results in
an output code of 0xFFFFFF.
This bit is used in conjunction with the VBIAS1 and VBIAS0 bits. When set, the current consumed by the
bias voltage generator is increased, which reduces its power-up time.
Gain Select Bits.
Written by the user to select the ADC input range as follows:
G2
G1
G0
Gain
ADC Input Range (2.5 V Reference)
0
0
0
2.5 V
1 (in-amp not
used)
0
0
1
1.25 V
2 (in-amp not
used)
0
1
0
4
625 mV
0
1
1
8
312.5 mV
1
0
0
16
156.2 mV
1
0
1
32
78.125 mV
1
1
0
64
39.06 mV
1
1
1
128
19.53 mV
Reference Select Bits.
The reference source for the ADC is selected using these bits.
REFSEL1 REFSEL0
Reference Source
0
0
External reference applied between REFIN1(+) and REFIN1(−)
0
1
External reference applied between REFIN2(+) and REFIN2(−)
1
0
Internal 1.17 V reference
1
1
Reserved
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AD7794/AD7795
Bit No.
CON5
Mnemonic
REF_DET
CON4
BUF
CON3 to
CON0
CH3 to CH0
Description
Enables the reference detect function. When set, the NOXREF bit in the status register indicates when the
external reference being used by the ADC is open circuit or less than 0.5 V. When cleared, the reference
detect function is disabled.
Configures the ADC for buffered or unbuffered mode of operation. If cleared, the ADC operates in
unbuffered mode, lowering the power consumption of the device. If set, the ADC operates in buffered
mode, allowing the user to place source impedances on the front end without contributing gain errors to
the system. For gains of 1 and 2, the buffer can be enabled or disabled. For higher gains, the buffer is
automatically enabled. With the buffer disabled, the voltage on the analog input pins can be from 30 mV
below GND to 30 mV above AVDD. When the buffer is enabled, it requires some headroom so the voltage
on any input pin must be limited to 100 mV within the power supply rails.
Channel Select Bits.
Written by the user to select the active analog input channel to the ADC.
CH3
CH2 CH1
CH0
Channel
Calibration Pair
0
0
0
0
AIN1(+)/AIN1(−)
0
0
0
0
1
AIN2(+)/AIN2(−)
1
0
0
1
0
AIN3(+)/AIN3(−)
2
0
0
1
1
AIN4(+)/AIN4(−)
3
0
1
0
0
AIN5(+)/AIN5(−)
3
0
1
0
1
AIN6(+)/AIN6(−)
3
0
1
1
0
Temp Sensor
Automatically selects the internal 1.17 V reference
and sets the gain to 1
0
1
1
1
AVDD Monitor
Automatically selects the internal 1.17 V reference
and sets the gain to 1/6
1
0
0
0
AIN1(−)/AIN1(−)
0
1
0
0
1
Reserved
1
0
1
1
Reserved
1
1
0
0
Reserved
1
1
0
1
Reserved
1
1
1
0
Reserved
1
1
1
1
Reserved
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AD7794/AD7795
DATA REGISTER
IO REGISTER
RS2, RS1, RS0 = 0, 1, 1; Power-On/Reset =
0x0000(AD7795), 0x000000 (AD7794)
RS2, RS1, RS0 = 1, 0, 1; Power-On/Reset = 0x00
The IO register is an 8-bit read/write register that is used
to enable the excitation currents and select the value of the
excitation currents.
The conversion result from the ADC is stored in this data
register. This is a read-only register. On completion of a read
operation from this register, the RDY bit/pin is set.
ID REGISTER
RS2, RS1, RS0 = 1, 0, 0; Power-On/Reset = 0xXF
The identification number for the AD7794/AD7795 is stored in
the ID register. This is a read-only register.
IO7
0(0)
IO6
IOEN(0)
IO5
IO2DAT(0)
IO4
IO1DAT(0)
Table 21 outlines the bit designations for the IO register. IO0
through IO7 indicate the bit locations. IO denotes that the bits
are in the IO register. IO7 denotes the first bit of the data
stream. The number in brackets indicates the power-on/reset
default status of that bit.
IO3
IEXCDIR1(0)
IO2
IEXCDIR0(0)
IO1
IEXCEN1(0)
IO0
IEXCEN0(0)
Table 21. IO Register Bit Designations
Bit No.
IO7
IO6
Mnemonic
0
IOEN
IO5 to IO4
IO2DAT/IO1DAT
IO3 to IO2
IEXCDIR1 to IEXCDIR0
IO3 to IO2
IEXCEN1 to IEXCEN0
Description
This bit must be programmed with a Logic 0 for correct operation.
Configures Pin AIN6(+)/P1 and Pin AIN6(−)/P2 as analog input pins or digital output pins. When this
bit is set, the pins are configured as Digital Output Pin P1 and Digital Output Pin P2. When this bit is
cleared, these pins are configured as Analog Input Pin AIN6(+) and Analog Input Pin AIN6(−).
P2/P1 Data. When IOEN is set, the data for Digital Output Pin P1 and Digital Output Pin P2 is written
to Bit IO2DAT and Bit IO1DAT.
Direction of Current Sources Select Bits.
IEXCDIR1 IEXCDIR0
Current Source Direction
0
0
Current Source IEXC1 connected to Pin IOUT1. Current Source IEXC2
connected to Pin IOUT2.
0
1
Current Source IEXC1 connected to Pin IOUT2. Current Source IEXC2
connected to Pin IOUT1.
1
0
Both current sources connected to Pin IOUT1. Permitted only when the
current sources are set to 10 μA or 210 μA.
1
1
Both current sources connected to Pin IOUT2. Permitted only when the
current sources are set to 10 μA or 210 μA.
These bits are used to enable and disable the current sources. They also select the value of the
excitation currents.
IEXCEN1
IEXCEN0
Current Source Value
0
0
Excitation currents disabled
0
1
10 μA
1
0
210 μA
1
1
1 mA
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AD7794/AD7795
OFFSET REGISTER
FULL-SCALE REGISTER
RS2, RS1, RS0 = 1, 1, 0; Power-On/Reset = 0x8000
(AD7795), 0x800000 (AD7794))
RS2, RS1, RS0 = 1, 1, 1; Power-On/Reset = 0x5XXX
(AD7795), 0x5XXX00 (AD7794)
The offset register is a 16-bit register on the AD7795 and a 24-bit
register on the AD7794. The offset register holds the offset
calibration coefficient for the ADC and its power-on reset value
is 0x8000/0x800000, for the AD7794/AD7795, respectively. The
AD7794/AD7795 each have four offset registers. Channel AIN1
to Channel AIN3 have dedicated offset registers while the
AIN4, AIN5, and AIN6 channels share an offset register. Each
of these registers is a read/write register. The register is used in
conjunction with its associated full-scale register to form a
register pair. The power-on reset value is automatically
overwritten if an internal or system zero-scale calibration is
initiated by the user. The AD7794/AD7795 must be placed in
power-down mode or idle mode when writing to the offset
register.
The full-scale register is a 16-bit register on the AD7795 and a
24-bit register on the AD7794. The full-scale register holds the
full-scale calibration coefficient for the ADC. The AD7794/
AD7795 each have four full-scale registers. The AIN1, AIN2,
and AIN3 channels have dedicated full-scale registers, while the
AIN4, AIN5, and AIN6 channels share a register. The full-scale
registers are read/write registers. However, when writing to the
full-scale registers, the ADC must be placed in power-down
mode or idle mode. These registers are configured on power-on
with factory calibrated full-scale calibration coefficients, the
calibration being performed at gain = 1. Therefore, every device
has different default coefficients. The coefficients are different,
depending on whether the internal reference or an external
reference is selected. The default value is automatically
overwritten if an internal or system full-scale calibration is
initiated by the user or the full-scale register is written to.
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ADC CIRCUIT INFORMATION
50 Hz and 60 Hz rejection is optimized when the update rate
equals 16.7 Hz or less, as notches are placed at both 50 Hz and
60 Hz with these update rates (see Figure 14).
OVERVIEW
The AD7794/AD7795 are low power ADCs that incorporate a
∑-Δ modulator, buffer, reference, in-amp, and on-chip digital
filtering, which are intended for the measurement of wide
dynamic range, low frequency signals (such as those in pressure
transducers), weigh scales, and temperature measurement
applications.
The AD7794/AD7795 use slightly different filter types,
depending on the output update rate, so that the rejection of
quantization noise and device noise is optimized. When the
update rate is 4.17 Hz to 12.5 Hz, a Sinc3 filter along with an
averaging filter is used. When the update rate is 16.7 Hz to
39 Hz, a modified Sinc3 filter is used. This filter gives
simultaneous 50 Hz/60 Hz rejection when the update rate
equals 16.7 Hz. A Sinc4 filter is used when the update rate is
50 Hz to 242 Hz. Finally, an integrate-only filter is used when
the update rate equals 470 Hz. Figure 13 to Figure 16 show the
frequency response of the different filter types for some of the
update rates when chop is enabled. In this mode, the settling
time equals twice the update rate. Figure 17 to Figure 20 show
the filter response with chop disabled.
Each part has six differential inputs that can be buffered or
unbuffered. The devices operate with an internal 1.17 V reference or by using an external reference. Figure 12 shows the
basic connections required to operate the parts.
The output rate of the AD7794/AD7795 (fADC) is user programmable. The allowable update rates, along with the
corresponding settling times, are listed in Table 19 for chop
enabled. With chop disabled, the allowable update rates remain
unchanged, but the settling time equals 1/fADC. Normal mode
rejection is the major function of the digital filter. Simultaneous
VDD
REFIN1(+) GND
IN+
OUT–
AD7794/AD7795
AIN1(+)
AIN1(–)
IN+
OUT–
OUT+
AVDD
VDD
IN–
OUT+
AIN2(+)
AIN2(–)
IN–
AIN3(+)
MUX
BUF
IN-AMP
Σ-Δ
ADC
SERIAL
INTERFACE
AND
LOGIC
CONTROL
DOUT/RDY
DIN
SCLK
CS
AIN3(–)
GND
REFIN2(+)
VDD
REFIN2(–)
IOUT1
INTERNAL
CLOCK
DVDD
REFIN1(–)
PSW
04854-012
RCM
GND
CLK
Figure 12. Basic Connection Diagram
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0
0
–10
–20
–20
(dB)
(dB)
–40
–30
–60
–40
–80
0
20
40
60
80
–60
120
100
04854-020
04854-017
–100
–50
0
1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 6000 7000 8000 9000 10000
FREQUENCY (Hz)
FREQUENCY (Hz)
Figure 13. Filter Response with Update Rate = 4.17 Hz (Chop Enabled)
Figure 16. Filter Response with Update Rate = 470 Hz (Chop Enabled)
–20
–20
–40
–40
–60
–80
–80
–100
04854-018
–60
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
140
160
180
–100
200
04854-021
(dB)
0
(dB)
0
0
20
40
FREQUENCY (Hz)
60
80
100
120
FREQUENCY (Hz)
Figure 14. Filter Response with Update Rate = 16.7 Hz (Chop Enabled)
Figure 17. Filter Response with Update Rate = 4.17 Hz (Chop Disabled)
–20
–20
–40
–40
–60
–80
–80
–100
04854-019
–60
0
500
1000
1500
2000
2500
–100
3000
FREQUENCY (Hz)
04854-022
(dB)
0
(dB)
0
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
140
160
180
200
FREQUENCY (Hz)
Figure 15. Filter Response with Update Rate = 242 Hz (Chop Enabled)
Figure 18. Filter Response with Update Rate = 16.7 Hz (Chop Disabled)
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to transfer data into the on-chip registers, while DOUT/RDY is
used for accessing data from the on-chip registers. SCLK is the
serial clock input for the devices, and all data transfers (either
on DIN or DOUT/RDY) occur with respect to the SCLK signal.
The DOUT/RDY pin also operates as a data ready signal; the
line goes low when a new data-word is available in the output
register. It is reset high when a read operation from the data
register is complete. It also goes high prior to the updating of
the data register to indicate when not to read from the device, to
ensure that a data read is not attempted while the register is
being updated. CS is used to select a device. It can be used to
decode the AD7794/AD7795 in systems where several
components are connected to the serial bus.
0
–20
(dB)
–40
–60
–100
04854-023
–80
0
500
1000
1500
2000
2500
3000
FREQUENCY (Hz)
Figure 3 and Figure 4 show timing diagrams for interfacing to the
AD7794/AD7795 with CS, which is being used to decode the parts.
Figure 3 shows the timing for a read operation from the output
shift register of the AD7794/AD7795, while Figure 4 shows the
timing for a write operation to the input shift register. It is
possible to read the same word from the data register several
times, even though the DOUT/RDY line returns high after the
first read operation. However, care must be taken to ensure that
the read operations have been completed before the next output
update occurs. In continuous read mode, the data register can
be read only once.
Figure 19. Filter Response at 242 Hz Update Rate (Chop Disabled)
0
–10
(dB)
–20
–30
–40
The serial interface can operate in 3-wire mode by tying CS low.
In this case, the SCLK, DIN, and DOUT/RDY lines are used to
communicate with the AD7794/AD7795. The end of the
conversion can be monitored using the RDY bit in the status
register. This scheme is suitable for interfacing to microcontrollers. If CS is required as a decoding signal, it can be
generated from a port pin. For microcontroller interfaces, it is
recommended that SCLK idle high between data transfers.
–60
04854-024
–50
0
1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 6000 7000 8000 9000 10000
FREQUENCY (Hz)
Figure 20. Filter Response at 470 Hz Update Rate (Chop Disabled)
DIGITAL INTERFACE
As previously outlined in the On-Chip Registers section, the
programmable functions of the AD7794/AD7795 are controlled
using a set of on-chip registers. Data is written to these registers
via the serial interface. Read access to the on-chip registers is
also provided by this interface. All communications with the
parts must start with a write to the communications register.
After power-on or reset, each device expects a write to its
communications register. The data written to this register
determines whether the next operation is a read operation or a
write operation, and determines to which register this read or
write operation occurs. Therefore, write access to any of the
other registers on the parts begins with a write operation to the
communications register, followed by a write to the selected
register. A read operation from any other register (except when
continuous read mode is selected) starts with a write to the
communications register, followed by a read operation from the
selected register.
The serial interface of the AD7794/AD7795 consists of four
signals: CS, DIN, SCLK, and DOUT/RDY. The DIN line is used
The AD7794/AD7795 can be operated with CS being used as a
frame synchronization signal. This scheme is useful for DSP
interfaces. In this case, the first bit (MSB) is effectively clocked
out by CS, because CS normally occurs after the falling edge of
SCLK in DSPs. The SCLK can continue to run between data
transfers, provided the timing numbers are obeyed.
The serial interface can be reset by writing a series of 1s on the
DIN input. If a Logic 1 is written to the AD7794/AD7795 line
for at least 32 serial clock cycles, the serial interface is reset.
This ensures that the interface can be reset to a known state if
the interface gets lost due to a software error or some glitch in
the system. Reset returns the interface to the state in which it is
expecting a write to the communications register. This
operation resets the contents of all registers to their power-on
values. Following a reset, the user should allow a period of
500 μs before addressing the serial interface.
The AD7794/AD7795 can be configured to continuously convert
or perform a single conversion (see Figure 21 through Figure 23).
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CS
DIN
0x08
0x200A
0x58
DATA
04854-014
DOUT/RDY
SCLK
Figure 21. Single Conversion
CS
0x58
0x58
DIN
DATA
DATA
04854-015
DOUT/RDY
SCLK
Figure 22. Continuous Conversion
CS
0x5C
DIN
DATA
DATA
DATA
04854-016
DOUT/RDY
SCLK
Figure 23. Continuous Read
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Single Conversion Mode
Continuous Read
In single conversion mode, the AD7794/AD7795 are placed in
shutdown mode between conversions. When a single
conversion is initiated by setting MD2 to 0, MD1 to 0, and MD0
to 1 in the mode register, the AD7794/AD7795 power up,
perform a single conversion, and then return to shutdown
mode. The on-chip oscillator requires 1 ms to power up. A
conversion requires a time period of 2 × tADC. DOUT/RDY goes
low to indicate the completion of a conversion. When the dataword has been read from the data register, DOUT/RDY goes
high. If CS is low, DOUT/RDY remains high until another
conversion is initiated and completed. The data register can be
read several times, if required, even when DOUT/RDY has
gone high.
Rather than write to the communications register each time a
conversion is complete to access the data, the AD7794/AD7795
can be configured so that the conversions are placed on the
DOUT/RDY line automatically. By writing 01011100 to the
communications register, the user need only apply the
appropriate number of SCLK cycles to the ADC. The 24-bit
word is automatically placed on the DOUT/RDY line when a
conversion is complete. The ADC should be configured for
continuous conversion mode.
Continuous Conversion Mode
This is the default power-up mode. The AD7794/AD7795
continuously convert with the RDY pin in the status register
going low each time a conversion is complete. If CS is low, the
DOUT/RDY line also goes low when a conversion is complete.
To read a conversion, the user writes to the communications
register, indicating that the next operation is a read of the data
register. The digital conversion is placed on the DOUT/RDY
pin as soon as SCLK pulses are applied to the ADC. DOUT/RDY
returns high when the conversion is read. The user can read this
register additional times, if required. However, the user must
ensure that the data register is not being accessed at the completion
of the next conversion, or else the new conversion word is lost.
When DOUT/RDY goes low to indicate the end of a conversion,
sufficient SCLK cycles must be applied to the ADC, and the
data conversion is placed on the DOUT/RDY line. When the
conversion is read, DOUT/RDY returns high until the next
conversion is available.
In this mode, the data can be read only once. Also, the user must
ensure that the data-word is read before the next conversion is
complete. If the user has not read the conversion before the
completion of the next conversion, or if insufficient serial clocks are
applied to the AD7794/AD7795 to read the word, the serial
output register is reset when the next conversion is complete.
The new conversion is then placed in the output serial register.
To exit the continuous read mode, the instruction 01011000
must be written to the communications register while the RDY
pin is low. While in the continuous read mode, the ADC
monitors activity on the DIN line so that it can receive the
instruction to exit the continuous read mode. Additionally, a
reset occurs if 32 consecutive 1s are seen on DIN. Therefore,
DIN should be held low in continuous read mode until an
instruction is to be written to the device.
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CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION
ANALOG INPUT CHANNEL
INSTRUMENTATION AMPLIFIER
The AD7794/AD7795 have six differential analog input
channels. These are connected to the on-chip buffer amplifier
when the devices are operated in buffered mode. When in
unbuffered mode, the channels connect directly to the
modulator. In buffered mode (the BUF bit in the configuration
register is set to 1), the input channel feeds into a high
impedance input stage of the buffer amplifier. Therefore, the
input can tolerate significant source impedances and is tailored
for direct connection to external resistive-type sensors such as
strain gages or resistance temperature detectors (RTDs).
Amplifying the analog input signal by a gain of 1 or 2 is
performed digitally within the AD7794/AD7795. However,
when the gain equals 4 or higher, the output from the buffer is
applied to the input of the on-chip instrumentation amplifier.
This low noise in-amp means that signals of small amplitude
can be gained within the AD7794/AD7795 while still
maintaining excellent noise performance. For example, when
the gain is set to 64, the rms noise is 40 nV typically, which is
equivalent to 21 bits effective resolution or 18.5 bits peak-topeak resolution.
When BUF = 0, the parts operate in unbuffered mode. This
results in a higher analog input current. Note that this
unbuffered input path provides a dynamic load to the driving
source. Therefore, resistor/capacitor combinations on the input
pins can cause gain errors, depending on the output impedance
of the source that is driving the ADC input. Table 22 shows the
allowable external resistance/capacitance values for unbuffered
mode so that no gain error at the 20-bit level is introduced.
Each AD7794/AD7795 can be programmed to have a gain of 1,
2, 4, 8, 16, 32, 64, and 128 using Bit G2 to Bit G0 in the
configuration register. Therefore, with an external 2.5 V
reference, the unipolar ranges are from 0 mV to 20 mV to 0 V
to 2.5 V and the bipolar ranges are from ±20 mV to ±2.5 V.
When the in-amp is active (gain ≥ 4), the common-mode
voltage ((AIN(+) + AIN(−))/2) must be greater than or equal to
0.5 V when chop is enabled. With chop disabled, and with the
AMP-CM bit set to 1 to prevent degradation in the commonmode rejection, the allowable common-mode voltage is limited
to between
Table 22. External R-C Combination for 20-Bit No Gain Error
Capacitance (pF)
50
100
500
1000
5000
Resistance (Ω)
9k
6k
1.5 k
900
200
0.2 + (Gain/2 × (AIN(+) − AIN(−)))
and
AVDD − 0.2 − (Gain/2 × (AIN(+) − AIN(−)))
The AD7794/AD7795 can be operated in unbuffered mode
only when the gain equals 1 or 2. At higher gains, the buffer
is automatically enabled. The absolute input voltage range in
buffered mode is restricted to a range between GND + 100 mV
and AVDD − 100 mV. When the gain is set to 4 or higher, the
in-amp is enabled. The absolute input voltage range when the inamp is active is restricted to a range between GND + 300 mV and
AVDD − 1.1 V. Care must be taken in setting up the commonmode voltage so that these limits are not exceeded. Otherwise,
there is degradation in linearity and noise performance.
The absolute input voltage in unbuffered mode includes the
range between GND − 30 mV and AVDD + 30 mV as a result of
being unbuffered. The negative absolute input voltage limit does
allow the possibility of monitoring small, true bipolar signals
with respect to GND.
If the AD7794/AD7795 are operated with an external reference
that has a value equal to AVDD, for correct operation, the analog
input signal must be limited to 90% of VREF/gain when the inamp is active.
BIPOLAR/UNIPOLAR CONFIGURATION
The analog input to the AD7794/AD7795 can accept either
unipolar or bipolar input voltage ranges. A bipolar input range
does not imply that the parts can tolerate negative voltages with
respect to system GND. Unipolar and bipolar signals on the
AIN(+) input are referenced to the voltage on the AIN(−) input.
For example, if AIN(−) is 2.5 V and the ADC is configured for
unipolar mode with a gain of 1, the input voltage range on the
AIN(+) pin is 2.5 V to 5 V.
If the ADC is configured for bipolar mode, the analog input
range on the AIN(+) input is 0 V to 5 V. The bipolar/unipolar
option is chosen by programming the U/B bit in the
configuration register.
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DATA OUTPUT CODING
EXCITATION CURRENTS
When the ADC is configured for unipolar operation, the output
code is natural (straight) binary with a zero differential input
voltage resulting in a code of 00...00, a miscalled voltage
resulting in a code of 100...000, and a full-scale input voltage
resulting in a code of 111...111. The output code for any analog
input voltage can be represented as
The AD7794/AD7795 also contain two matched, software
configurable, constant current sources that can be programmed
to equal 10 μA, 210 μA, or 1 mA. Both source currents from
AVDD are directed to either the IOUT1 or IOUT2 pin of the
device. These current sources are controlled via bits in the IO
register. The configuration bits enable the current sources and
direct the current sources to IOUT1 or IOUT2, along with
selecting the value of the current. These current sources can be
used to excite external resistive bridge or RTD sensors.
Code = (2N × AIN × GAIN)/VREF
When the ADC is configured for bipolar operation, the output
code is offset binary with a negative full-scale voltage resulting
in a code of 000...000, a zero differential input voltage resulting
in a code of 100...000, and a positive full-scale input voltage
resulting in a code of 111...111. The output code for any analog
input voltage can be represented as
Code = 2N – 1 × [(AIN × GAIN/VREF) + 1]
where:
AIN is the analog input voltage.
GAIN is the in-amp setting (1 to 128).
N = 24.
BURNOUT CURRENTS
The AD7794/AD7795 contain two 100 nA constant current
generators, one sourcing current from AVDD to AIN(+), and one
sinking current from AIN(−) to GND. The currents are
switched to the selected analog input pair. Both currents are
either on or off, depending on the burnout current enable (BO)
bit in the configuration register. These currents can be used to
verify that an external transducer is still operational before
attempting to take measurements on that channel. Once the
burnout currents are turned on, they flow in the external
transducer circuit, and a measurement of the input voltage on
the analog input channel can be taken. If the resulting voltage
measured is full scale, the user needs to verify why this is the
case. A full-scale reading could mean that the front-end sensor
is open circuit. It could also mean that the front-end sensor is
overloaded and is justified in outputting full scale, or that the
reference may be absent and the NOXREF bit is set, thus
clamping the data to all 1s.
When reading all 1s from the output, the user needs to check
these three cases before making a judgment. If the voltage
measured is 0 V, it may indicate that the transducer has short
circuited. For normal operation, these burnout currents are
turned off by writing a 0 to the BO bit in the configuration
register. The current sources work over the normal absolute
input voltage range specifications with buffers on.
BIAS VOLTAGE GENERATOR
A bias voltage generator is included on the AD7794/AD7795. It
biases the negative terminal of the selected input channel to
AVDD/2. This function is available on inputs AIN1(−) to
AIN3(−). It is useful in thermocouple applications, as the
voltage generated by the thermocouple must be biased about
some dc voltage if the gain is greater than 2. This is necessary
because the instrumentation amplifier requires headroom. If
there is no headroom, signals close to GND or AVDD do not
convert accurately.
The bias voltage generator is controlled using the VBIAS1 and
VBIAS0 bits in conjunction with the BOOST bit in the
configuration register. The power-up time of the bias voltage
generator is dependent on the load capacitance. To accommodate
higher load capacitances, each AD7794/AD7795 has a BOOST
bit. When this bit is set to 1, the current consumed by the bias
voltage generator is increased so that power-up time is reduced
considerably. Figure 11 shows the power-up times when
BOOST equals 0 and BOOST equals 1 for different load
capacitances. The current consumption of the AD7794/AD7795
increases by 40 μA when the bias voltage generator is enabled,
and BOOST equals 0. With the BOOST function enabled, the
current consumption increases by 250 μA.
REFERENCE
The AD7794/AD7795 have embedded 1.17 V references. These
references can be used to supply the ADC or external references
can be applied. The embedded references are low noise, low
drift references with 4 ppm/°C drift typically. For external
references, the ADC has a fully differential input capability for
the channel. In addition, the user has the option of selecting one
of two external reference options (REFIN1 or REFIN2). The
reference source for the AD7794/AD7795 is selected using the
REFSEL1 and REFSEL0 bits in the configuration register. When
the internal reference is selected, it is internally connected to
the modulator (it is not available on the REFIN pins).
The common-mode range for these differential inputs is from
GND to AVDD. The reference input is unbuffered; therefore,
excessive R-C source impedances introduce gain errors. The
reference voltage REFIN (REFIN(+) − REFIN(−)) is 2.5 V
nominal, but the AD7794/AD7795 are functional with reference
voltages from 0.1 V to AVDD. In applications where the
excitation (voltage or current) for the transducer on the analog
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input also drives the reference voltage for the parts, the effect of
the low frequency noise in the excitation source is removed,
because the application is ratiometric. If the AD7794/AD7795
are used in nonratiometric applications, a low noise reference
should be used.
Recommended 2.5 V reference voltage sources for the
AD7794/AD7795 include the ADR381 and ADR391, which are
low noise, low power references. Also, note that the reference
inputs provide a high impedance, dynamic load. Because the
input impedance of each reference input is dynamic, resistor/capacitor combinations on these inputs can cause dc gain
errors, depending on the output impedance of the source
driving the reference inputs.
Reference voltage sources (for example, the ADR391) typically
have low output impedances and are, therefore, tolerant to
having decoupling capacitors on REFIN(+) without introducing
gain errors in the system. Deriving the reference input voltage
across an external resistor means that the reference input sees a
significant external source impedance. External decoupling on
the REFIN pins is not recommended in this type of circuit
configuration.
REFERENCE DETECT
The AD7794/AD7795 include on-chip circuitry to detect if they
have a valid reference for conversions or calibrations when the
user selects an external reference as the reference source. This
feature is enabled when the REF_DET bit in the configuration
register is set to 1. If the voltage between the selected REFIN(+)
and REFIN(–) pins goes below 0.3 V, or either the REFIN(+) or
REFIN(–) inputs are open circuit, the AD7794/AD7795 detect
that they no longer have valid references. In this case, the
NOXREF bit of the status register is set to 1. If the AD7794/
AD7795 are performing normal conversions and the NOXREF
bit becomes active, the conversion results revert to all 1s.
Therefore, it is not necessary to continuously monitor the status
of the NOXREF bit when performing conversions. It is only
necessary to verify its status if the conversion result read from
the ADC data register is all 1s. If the AD7794/AD7795 are
performing either offset or full-scale calibrations and the
NOXREF bit becomes active, the updating of the respective
calibration registers is inhibited to avoid loading incorrect
coefficients to these registers, and the ERR bit in the status
register is set. If the user is concerned about verifying that a
valid reference is in place every time a calibration is performed,
the status of the ERR bit should be checked at the end of the
calibration cycle.
RESET
The circuitry and serial interface of the AD7794/AD7795 can
be reset by writing 32 consecutive 1s to the device. This resets
the logic, the digital filter, and the analog modulator, and all onchip registers are reset to their default values. A reset is
automatically performed on power-up. When a reset is initiated,
the user must allow a period of 500 μs before accessing any of
the on-chip registers. A reset is useful if the serial interface
becomes asynchronous due to noise on the SCLK line.
AVDD MONITOR
Along with converting external voltages, the ADC can be
used to monitor the voltage on the AVDD pin. When Bit CH2
to Bit CH0 equals 1, the voltage on the AVDD pin is internally
attenuated by 6, and the resulting voltage is applied to the
∑-Δ modulator using an internal 1.17 V reference for analogto-digital conversion. This is useful because variations in the
power supply voltage can be monitored.
CALIBRATION
The AD7794/AD7795 provide four calibration modes that can
be programmed via the mode bits in the mode register. These
are internal zero-scale calibration, internal full-scale calibration,
system zero-scale calibration, and system full-scale calibration,
which effectively reduce the offset error and full-scale error to
the order of the noise. After each conversion, the ADC
conversion result is scaled using the ADC calibration registers
before being written to the data register. The offset calibration
coefficient is subtracted from the result prior to multiplication
by the full-scale coefficient.
To start a calibration, write the relevant value to the MD2 to
MD0 bits in the mode register. After the calibration is
completed, the contents of the corresponding calibration
registers are updated, the RDY bit in the status register is set,
the DOUT/RDY pin goes low (if CS is low), and the
AD7794/AD7795 revert to idle mode.
During an internal zero-scale or full-scale calibration, the
respective zero input and full-scale input are automatically
connected internally to the ADC input pins. A system calibration,
however, expects the system zero-scale and system full-scale
voltages to be applied to the ADC pins before initiating the
calibration mode. In this way, external ADC errors are removed.
From an operational point of view, a calibration should be
treated like another ADC conversion. A zero-scale calibration,
if required, should always be performed before a full-scale
calibration. System software should monitor the RDY bit in the
status register or the DOUT/RDY pin to determine the end of
calibration via a polling sequence or an interrupt-driven routine.
With chop enabled, both an internal offset calibration and
a system offset calibration take two conversion cycles. With
chop enabled, an internal offset calibration is not needed
because the ADC itself removes the offset continuously. With
chop disabled, an internal offset calibration or system offset
calibration takes one conversion cycle to complete. Internal
offset calibrations are required with chop disabled and should
occur before the full-scale calibration.
To perform an internal full-scale calibration, a full-scale input
voltage is automatically connected to the selected analog input
for this calibration. When the gain equals 1, a calibration takes
two conversion cycles to complete when chop is enabled and
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one conversion cycle when chop is disabled. For higher gains,
four conversion cycles are required to perform the full-scale
calibration when chop is enabled, and two conversion cycles
when chop is disabled. DOUT/RDY goes high when the
calibration is initiated and returns low when the calibration is
complete. The ADC is placed in idle mode following a calibration. The measured full-scale coefficient is placed in the fullscale register of the selected channel. Internal full-scale
calibrations cannot be performed when the gain equals 128.
With this gain setting, a system full-scale calibration can be
performed. A full-scale calibration is required each time the
gain of a channel is changed to minimize the full-scale error.
An internal full-scale calibration can be performed at specified
update rates only. For gains of 1, 2, and 4, an internal full-scale
calibration can be performed at any update rate. However, for
higher gains, internal full-scale calibrations can be performed
only when the update rate is less than or equal to 16.7 Hz, 33.3 Hz,
and 50 Hz. However, the full-scale error does not vary with
update rate, so a calibration at one update is valid for all update
rates (assuming the gain or reference source is not changed).
A system full-scale calibration takes two conversion cycles to
complete, irrespective of the gain setting when chop is enabled
and one conversion cycle when chop is disabled. A system fullscale calibration can be performed at all gains and all update
rates. With chop disabled, the offset calibration (internal or
system offset) should be performed before the system full-scale
calibration is initiated.
GROUNDING AND LAYOUT
Because the analog inputs and reference inputs of the ADC are
differential, most of the voltages in the analog modulator are
common-mode voltages. The excellent common-mode
rejection of the part removes common-mode noise on these
inputs. The digital filter provides rejection of broadband noise
on the power supply, except at integer multiples of the
modulator sampling frequency. The digital filter also removes
noise from the analog and reference inputs, provided that these
noise sources do not saturate the analog modulator. As a result,
the AD7794/AD7795 are more immune to noise interference
than conventional high resolution converters. However, because
the resolution of the AD7794/AD7795 is so high, and the noise
levels from the AD7794/AD7795 are so low, care must be taken
with regard to grounding and layout.
The printed circuit board that houses the AD7794/AD7795
should be designed so that the analog and digital sections are
separated and confined to certain areas of the board. A minimum
etch technique is generally best for ground planes because it
gives the best shielding.
It is recommended that the GND pin of the AD7794/AD7795
be tied to the AGND plane of the system. In any layout, it is
important that the user keep in mind the flow of currents in the
system, ensuring that the return paths for all currents are as
close as possible to the paths the currents took to reach their
destinations. Avoid forcing digital currents to flow through the
AGND sections of the layout.
The ground plane of the AD7794/AD7795 should be allowed to
run under the AD7794/AD7795 to prevent noise coupling. The
power supply lines to the AD7794/AD7795 should use as wide a
trace as possible to provide low impedance paths and reduce the
effects of glitches on the power supply line. Fast switching
signals, such as clocks, should be shielded with digital ground
to avoid radiating noise to other sections of the board. In
addition, clock signals should never be run near the analog
inputs. Avoid crossover of digital and analog signals. Traces on
opposite sides of the board should run at right angles to each
other. This reduces the effects of feedthrough through the
board. A microstrip technique is the best, but it is not always
possible with a double-sided board. In this technique, the
component side of the board is dedicated to ground planes,
while signals are placed on the solder side.
Good decoupling is important when using high resolution
ADCs. AVDD should be decoupled with 10 μF tantalum in
parallel with 0.1 μF capacitors to GND. DVDD should be
decoupled with 10 μF tantalum in parallel with 0.1 μF
capacitors to the system’s DGND plane, with the system’s
AGND to DGND connection being close to the
AD7794/AD7795. To achieve the best from these decoupling
components, they should be placed as close as possible to the
device, ideally right up against the device. All logic chips should
be decoupled with 0.1 μF ceramic capacitors to DGND.
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AD7794/AD7795
APPLICATIONS INFORMATION
The AD7794/AD7795 offer low cost, high resolution analog-todigital functions. Because the analog-to-digital function is
provided by a ∑-Δ architecture, it makes the parts more immune
to noisy environments, making them ideal for use in sensor
measurement, and industrial and process control applications.
A second advantage of using the AD7794/AD7795 in transducerbased applications is that the low-side power switch can be fully
utilized in low power applications. The low-side power switch is
connected in series with the cold side of the bridges. In normal
operation, the switch is closed and measurements can be taken.
In applications where power is of concern, the AD7794/AD7795
can be placed in standby mode, thus significantly reducing the
power consumed in the application. In addition, the low-side
power switch can be opened while in standby mode, thus
avoiding unnecessary power consumption by the front-end
transducers. When the parts are taken out of standby mode, and
the low-side power switch is closed, the user should ensure that
the front-end circuitry is fully settled before attempting a read
from the AD7794/AD7795.
FLOWMETER
Figure 24 shows the AD7794/AD7795 being used in a
flowmeter application that consists of two pressure transducers,
with the rate of flow being equal to the pressure difference. The
pressure transducers shown are the BP01 from Sensym. The
pressure transducers are arranged in a bridge network and give
a differential output voltage between its OUT+ and OUT–
terminals. With rated full-scale pressure (in this case
300 mmHg) on the transducer, the differential output voltage is
3 mV/V of the input voltage (that is, the voltage between the
IN(+) and IN(–) terminals).
In the diagram, temperature compensation is performed using a
thermistor. The on-chip excitation current supplies the thermistor.
In addition, the reference voltage for the temperature measurement
is derived from a precision resistor in series with the thermistor.
This allows a ratiometric measurement so that variation of the
excitation current has no effect on the measurement (it is the
ratio of the precision reference resistance to the thermistor
resistance that is measured).
Assuming a 5 V excitation voltage, the full-scale output range
from the transducer is 15 mV. The excitation voltage for the
bridge can be used to directly provide the reference for the
ADC, as the reference input range includes the supply voltage.
VDD
REFIN1(+) GND
IN+
OUT–
AD7794/AD7795
AIN1(+)
AIN1(–)
IN+
OUT–
OUT+
AVDD
VDD
IN–
OUT+
AIN2(+)
AIN2(–)
IN–
AIN3(+)
MUX
BUF
IN-AMP
Σ-Δ
ADC
SERIAL
INTERFACE
AND
LOGIC
CONTROL
DOUT/RDY
DIN
SCLK
CS
AIN3(–)
GND
REFIN2(+)
VDD
REFIN2(–)
IOUT1
INTERNAL
CLOCK
DVDD
REFIN1(–)
PSW
04854-025
RCM
GND
CLK
Figure 24. Typical Application (Flowmeter)
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AD7794/AD7795
OUTLINE DIMENSIONS
7.90
7.80
7.70
24
13
4.50
4.40
4.30
1
6.40 BSC
12
PIN 1
0.65
BSC
0.15
0.05
0.30
0.19
0.10 COPLANARITY
1.20
MAX
SEATING
PLANE
0.20
0.09
8°
0°
0.75
0.60
0.45
COMPLIANT TO JEDEC STANDARDS MO-153-AD
Figure 25. 24-Lead Thin Shrink Small Outline Package [TSSOP]
(RU-24)
Dimensions shown in millimeters
ORDERING GUIDE
Model
AD7794BRU
AD7794BRU-REEL
AD7794BRUZ 1
AD7794BRUZ-REEL1
AD7794CRUZ1
AD7794CRUZ-REEL1
AD7795BRUZ1
AD7795BRUZ-REEL1
EVAL-AD7794EB
EVAL-AD7795EB
1
Temperature Range
–40°C to +105°C
–40°C to +105°C
–40°C to +105°C
–40°C to +105°C
–40°C to +125°C
–40°C to +125°C
–40°C to +105°C
–40°C to +105°C
Package Description
24-Lead Thin Shrink Small Outline Package [TSSOP]
24-Lead Thin Shrink Small Outline Package [TSSOP]
24-Lead Thin Shrink Small Outline Package [TSSOP]
24-Lead Thin Shrink Small Outline Package [TSSOP]
24-Lead Thin Shrink Small Outline Package [TSSOP]
24-Lead Thin Shrink Small Outline Package [TSSOP]
24-Lead Thin Shrink Small Outline Package [TSSOP]
24-Lead Thin Shrink Small Outline Package [TSSOP]
Evaluation Board
Evaluation Board
Z = RoHS Compliant Part.
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Package Option
RU-24
RU-24
RU-24
RU-24
RU-24
RU-24
RU-24
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