a FEATURES Synchronous Operation Full-Scale Frequency Set by External System Clock 8-Lead SOT-23 and 8-Lead microSOIC Packages 3 V or 5 V Operation Low Power: 3 mW (Typ) Nominal Input Range: 0 to VREF True –150 mV Capability Without Charge Pump VREF Range: 2.5 V to VDD Internal 2.5 V Reference 1 MHz Max Input Frequency Selectable High Impedance Buffered Input Minimal External Components Required APPLICATIONS Isolation of High Common-Mode Voltages Low-Cost Analog-to-Digital Conversion Battery Monitoring Automotive Sensing GENERAL DESCRIPTION The AD7740 is a low-cost, ultrasmall synchronous Voltage-toFrequency Converter (VFC). It works from a single 3.0 V to 3.6 V or 4.75 V to 5.25 V supply consuming 0.9 mA. The AD7740 is available in an 8-lead SOT-23 and also in an 8-lead microSOIC package. Small package, low cost and ease of use were major design goals for this product. The part contains an on-chip 2.5 V bandgap reference but the user may overdrive this using an external reference. This external reference range includes VDD. The full-scale output frequency is synchronous with the clock signal on the CLKIN pin. This clock can be generated with the addition of an external crystal (or resonator) or supplied from a CMOS-compatible clock source. The part has a maximum input frequency of 1 MHz. For an analog input signal that goes from 0 V to VREF, the output frequency goes from 10% to 90% of fCLKIN. In buffered mode, the part provides a very high input impedance and accepts a range of 0.1 V to VDD – 0.2 V on the VIN pin. There is also an unbuffered mode of operation that allows VIN to go from –0.15 V to VDD + 0.15 V. The modes are interchangeable using the BUF pin. 3 V/5 V Low Power, Synchronous Voltage-to-Frequency Converter AD7740* FUNCTIONAL BLOCK DIAGRAM REFIN/OUT AD7740 VIN VDD 2.5V REFERENCE VOLTAGE-TOFREQUENCY MODULATOR X1 FOUT CLOCK GENERATION BUF GND CLKOUT CLKIN PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS 1. The AD7740 is a single channel, single-ended VFC. It is available in 8-lead SOT-23 and 8-lead microSOIC packages, and is intended for low-cost applications. The AD7740 offers considerable space saving over alternative solutions. 2. The AD7740 operates from a single 3.0 V to 3.6 V or 4.75 V to 5.25 V supply and consumes typically 0.9 mA when the input is unbuffered. It also contains an automatic power-down function. 3. The AD7740 does not require external resistors and capacitors to set the output frequency. The maximum output frequency is set by a crystal or a clock. No trimming or calibration is required. 4. The analog input can be taken to 150 mV below GND for true bipolar operation. 5. The specified voltage reference range on REFIN is from 2.5 V to the supply voltage, VDD. The AD7740 (Y Grade) is guaranteed over the automotive temperature range of –40°C to +105°C. The AD7740 (K Grade) is guaranteed from 0°C to 85°C. *Protected under U.S. Patent # 6,147,528. REV. A Information furnished by Analog Devices is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, no responsibility is assumed by Analog Devices for its use, nor for any infringements of patents or other rights of third parties which may result from its use. No license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of Analog Devices. One Technology Way, P.O. Box 9106, Norwood, MA 02062-9106, U.S.A. Tel: 781/329-4700 World Wide Web Site: http://www.analog.com Fax: 781/326-8703 © Analog Devices, Inc., 2001 = 3.0 V to 3.6 V, 4.75 V to 5.25 V, GND = 0 V, REFIN = 2.5 V; CLKIN = 1 MHz; All AD7740 SPECIFICATIONS (VDD specifications T to T unless otherwise noted.) MIN MAX 1 Parameter2 Min DC PERFORMANCE Integral Nonlinearity CLKIN = 32 kHz3 CLKIN = 1 MHz CLKIN = 32 kHz3 CLKIN = 1 MHz Offset Error K, Y Versions Typ Max Unit Test Conditions/Comments % of Span4 % of Span % of Span % of Span mV mV % of Span µV/°C ppm of Span/°C dB dB Unbuffered Mode, External Clock at CLKIN Unbuffered Mode, Crystal at CLKIN Buffered Mode, External Clock at CLKIN Buffered Mode, Crystal at CLKIN Unbuffered Mode, VIN = 0 V Buffered Mode, VIN = 0.1 V 8 5 VDD – 0.2 10 100 V V µA nA ± 150 mV Overrange Available Buffered Mode Unbuffered Mode, VIN = 5.4 V, REFIN = 5.25 V Buffered Mode, VIN = 0.1 V, REFIN = 2.5 V 2.5 VDD V 2.5 1 ± 50 –75 –60 100 2.7 V kΩ ppm/°C dB dB µV p–p ±7 ±7 ± 0.1 ± 20 ±4 –55 –65 Gain Error Offset Error Drift3 Gain Error Drift3 Power Supply Rejection Ratio3 ANALOG INPUT, VIN Nominal Input Span 0 – VREF 0.1 Input Current REFERENCE VOLTAGE REFIN5 Nominal Input Voltage REFOUT Output Voltage Output Impedance3 Reference Drift3 Line Rejection3 Line Rejection3 Reference Noise (0.1 Hz to 10 Hz)3 2.3 FOUT OUTPUT Nominal Frequency Span LOGIC INPUTS (CLKIN, BUF) CLKIN Input Frequency Input High Voltage, VIH Input High Voltage, VIH Input Low Voltage, VIL Input Low Voltage, VIL Input Current Pin Capacitance BUF Input High Voltage, VIH Input High Voltage, VIH Input Low Voltage, VIL Input Low Voltage, VIL Input Current Pin Capacitance ± 0.012 ± 0.012 ± 0.018 ± 0.018 ± 35 ± 35 ± 0.7 0.1 fCLKIN to 0.9 fCLKIN ∆VDD = ± 5% (5 V) ∆VDD = ± 10% (3.3 V) See Pin Function Description ∆VDD = ± 5% (5 V) ∆VDD = ± 10% (3.3 V) Hz VIN = 0 V to VREF. See Figure 2 0.8 0.4 ±2 10 kHz V V V V µA pF For Specified Performance VDD = 5 V ± 5% VDD = 3.3 V ± 10% VDD = 5 V ± 5% VDD = 3.3 V ± 10% VIN = 0 V to VDD 0.8 0.4 ± 100 10 V V V V nA pF VDD = 5 V ± 5% VDD = 3.3 V ± 10% VDD = 5 V ± 5% VDD = 3.3 V ± 10% 0.4 V V V Output Sourcing 200 µA6. VDD = 5 V ± 5% Output Sourcing 200 µA6. VDD = 3.3 V ± 10% Output Sinking 1.6 mA6 3 32 3.5 2.5 1000 3 2.4 2.1 3 3 LOGIC OUTPUTS (FOUT, CLKOUT) Output High Voltage, VOH Output High Voltage, VOH Output Low Voltage, VOL POWER REQUIREMENTS VDD7 IDD (Normal Mode)8 IDD (Normal Mode)8 IDD (Power-Down) Power-Up Time3 4.0 2.1 0.1 3.0 0.9 1.1 30 30 5.25 1.25 1.5 100 V mA mA µA µs VIH = VDD, VIL= GND. Unbuffered Mode VIH = VDD, VIL= GND. Buffered Mode Exiting Power-Down (Ext. Clock at CLKIN) NOTES 1 Temperature range: K Version, 0°C to +85°C; Y Version, –40°C to +105°C; typical specifications are at 25°C. 2 See Terminology. 3 Guaranteed by design and characterization, not production tested. 4 Span = Max output frequency–Min output frequency. 5 Because this pin is bidirectional, any external reference must be capable of sinking/sourcing 400 µA in order to overdrive the internal reference. 6 These logic levels apply to CLKOUT only when it is loaded with one CMOS load. 7 Operation at VDD = 2.7 V is also possible with degraded specifications. 8 Outputs unloaded. I DD increases by CL × VOUT × fFOUT when FOUT is loaded. If using a crystal/resonator as the clock source, I DD will vary depending on the crystal/resonator type (see Clock Generation section). Specifications subject to change without notice. –2– REV. A AD7740 TIMING CHARACTERISTICS1, 2, 3 (VDD = 3.0 V to 3.6 V, 4.75 V to 5.25 V, GND = O V, REFIN = 2.5 V) Parameter fCLKIN tHIGH:tLOW t1 t2 t3 t4 Limit at TMIN, TMAX VDD = 3.0 V to 3.6 V Limit at TMIN, TMAX VDD = 4.75 V to 5.25 V Unit Conditions/Comments 32 1 40:60 60:40 50 2.3 1.6 tHIGH ± 20 32 1 40:60 60:40 35 1.8 1.4 tHIGH ± 8 kHz min MHz max min max ns typ ns typ ns typ ns typ Clock Frequency Clock Mark/Space Ratio CLKIN Edge to FOUT Edge Delay FOUT Rise Time FOUT Fall Time FOUT Pulsewidth NOTES 1 Guaranteed by design and characterization, not production tested. 2 All input signals are specified with tr = tf = 5 ns (10% to 90% of VDD) and timed from a voltage level of (V IL + VIH)/2. 3 See Figure 1. Specifications subject to change without notice. t HIGH CLKIN t4 t LOW FOUT t1 t2 t3 Figure 1. Timing Diagram ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS* (TA = 25°C unless otherwise noted) VDD to GND . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . –0.3 V to +7 V Analog Input Voltage to GND . . . . . . . . –0.3 V to VDD + 0.3 V Reference Input Voltage to GND . . . . . –0.3 V to VDD + 0.3 V Logic Input Voltage to GND . . . . . . . . –0.3 V to VDD + 0.3 V FOUT Voltage to GND . . . . . . . . . . . –0.3 V to VDD + 0.3 V Operating Temperature Range Commercial (K Version) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0°C to +85°C Automotive (Y Version) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . –40°C to +105°C Storage Temperature Range . . . . . . . . . . . . –65°C to +150°C Junction Temperature (TJ Max) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150°C SOT-23 Package Power Dissipation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (TJ Max – TA)/θJA θJA Thermal Impedance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240°C/W Lead Temperature (10 secs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300°C Reflow Soldering Peak Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220 + 5/0°C Time at Peak Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 sec to 40 sec microSOIC Package Power Dissipation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (TJ Max – TA)/θJA θJA Thermal Impedance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206°C/W θJC Thermal Impedance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44°C/W Lead Temperature (10 secs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300°C Reflow Soldering Peak Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220 +5/0°C Time at Peak Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 sec to 40 sec *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. CAUTION ESD (electrostatic discharge) sensitive device. Electrostatic charges as high as 4000 V readily accumulate on the human body and test equipment and can discharge without detection. Although the AD7740 features proprietary ESD protection circuitry, permanent damage may occur on devices subjected to high-energy electrostatic discharges. Therefore, proper ESD precautions are recommended to avoid performance degradation or loss of functionality. REV. A –3– WARNING! ESD SENSITIVE DEVICE AD7740 PIN CONFIGURATIONS 8-Lead SOT-23 8-Lead microSOIC CLKOUT 1 CLKIN 2 AD7740 8 BUF 7 FOUT BUF 1 2 8 AD7740 CLKOUT 7 CLKIN SOT-23 6 GND TOP VIEW (Not to Scale) 5 REFIN/OUT VIN 4 FOUT microSOIC TOP VIEW 6 VDD (Not to Scale) 5 VIN REFIN/OUT 4 GND 3 VDD 3 PIN FUNCTION DESCRIPTIONS 8-LEAD microSOIC PIN NUMBERS* Pin No. Mnemonic Function 1 CLKOUT 2 CLKIN 3 4 GND REFIN/OUT 5 VIN 6 VDD 7 8 FOUT BUF The crystal/resonator is tied between this pin and CLKIN. In the case of an external clock driving CLKIN, an inverted clock signal appears on this pin and can be used to drive other circuitry provided it is buffered first. The master clock for the device may be in the form of a crystal/resonator tied between this pin and CLKOUT. An external CMOS-compatible clock may also be applied to this input as the clock for the device. If CLKIN is inactive low for 1 ms (typ), the AD7740 automatically enters power-down. Ground reference for all the circuitry on-chip. Voltage Reference Input. This is the reference input to the core of the VFC and defines the span of the VFC. If this pin is left unconnected, the internal 2.5 V reference is the default reference. Alternatively, a precision external reference may be used to overdrive the internal reference. The internal reference has high output impedance in order to allow it to be overdriven. The analog input to the VFC. It has a nominal input range from 0 V to VREF which corresponds to an output frequency of 10% fCLKIN to 90% fCLKIN. It has a ± 150 mV overrange. If buffered, it draws virtually no current from whatever source is driving it. Power Supply Input. These parts can be operated at 3.3 V ± 10% or 5 V ± 5%. The supply should be adequately decoupled with a 10 µF and a 0.1 µF capacitor to GND. Frequency Output. FOUT goes from 10% to 90% of fCLKIN, depending on VIN. Buffered Mode Select Pin. When BUF is tied low, the VIN input is unbuffered and the range on the VIN pin is –0.15 V to VDD + 0.15 V. When it is tied high, VIN is buffered and the range on the VIN pin is restricted to 0.1 V to VDD – 0.2 V. *Note that the SOT-23 and microSOIC packages have different pinouts. ORDERING GUIDE Model Temperature Range Package Description Package Option Branding Information AD7740KRM AD7740YRT AD7740YRM 0°C to 85°C –40°C to +105°C –40°C to +105°C microSOIC Package SOT-23 Package microSOIC Package RM-8 RT-8 RM-8 VOK VOY VOY –4– REV. A AD7740 TERMINOLOGY INTEGRAL NONLINEARITY POWER SUPPLY REJECTION RATIO (PSRR) For the VFC, Integral Nonlinearity (INL) is a measure of the maximum deviation from a straight line passing through the actual endpoints of the VFC transfer function. The error is expressed in % of the actual frequency span: This indicates how the apparent input voltage of the VFC is affected by changes in the supply voltage. The input voltage is kept constant at 2 V, VREF is 2.5 V and the VDD supply is varied ⫾10% at 3.3 V and ±5% at 5 V. The ratio of the apparent change in input voltage to the change in VDD is measured in dBs. Frequency Span = FOUT(max) – FOUT(min) OUTPUT FREQUENCY FOUT OFFSET ERROR 0.9 fCLKIN Ideally, the output frequency for 0 V input voltage is 10% of fCLKIN in unbuffered mode. The deviation from this value referred to the input is the offset error at BUF = 0. In buffered mode the minimum output frequency (corresponding to 0.10 V minimum input voltage) is 13.2% of fCLKIN at VREF = 2.5 V. The deviation from this value referred to the input is the offset error at BUF = 1. Offset error is expressed in mV. GAIN ERROR IDEAL WITH OFFSET ERROR ONLY WITH OFFSET ERROR AND GAIN ERROR GAIN ERROR This is a measure of the span error of the VFC. The gain is the scale factor that relates the input VIN to the output FOUT. The gain error is the deviation in slope of the actual VFC transfer characteristic from the ideal expressed as a percentage of the fullscale span. See Figure 2. OFFSET ERROR DRIFT This is a measure of the change in Offset Error with changes in temperature. It is expressed in µV/°C. GAIN ERROR DRIFT This is a measure of the change in Gain Error with changes in temperature. It is expressed in (ppm of span)/°C. REV. A –5– 0.1 fCLKIN 0 OFFSET ERROR REFIN Figure 2. Offset and Gain INPUT VOLTAGE VIN AD7740–Typical Performance Characteristics 0.015 –4 BUFFER OFF 0 –0.005 BUFFER ON –5 BUFFER ON –6 –7 –0.01 0.05 BUFFER ON 0 –0.05 VDD = 5V REFIN = 2.5V TA = 25C BUFFER OFF 0 1 1.5 VIN – V 0.5 2 –8 2.5 0.08 GAIN ERROR 1000 –0.1 0 200 400 600 800 CLKIN FREQUENCY – kHz 1000 TPC 3. Gain Error vs. CLKIN (Buffered and Unbuffered) –50 1.25 0 GAIN ERROR 0 –0.04 OFFSET ERROR –4 GAIN ERROR – % Span PSRR – dB 0.04 4 1 –60 BUFFER ON –8 –0.12 4 VDD – V 5 6 TPC 4. Offset and Gain Error vs. VDD BUFFER ON 0.75 BUFFER OFF 0.5 VDD = 5V REFIN = 5V TA = 25C CFOUT = 43pF CCLKOUT = 22pF –70 VDD = 5V REFIN = 4.75V CLKIN = 1MHz TA = 25C –0.08 3 800 BUFFER OFF BUF = 0 0 600 TPC 2. Offset Error vs. CLKIN (Buffered and Unbuffered) 12 8 400 200 CLKIN FREQUENCY – kHz TPC 1. INL vs. VIN (Buffered and Unbuffered) REFIN = 2.5V CLKIN = 1MHz TA = 25C 0 IDD – mA –0.015 –0.5 OFFSET ERROR – mV BUFFER OFF GAIN ERROR – % Span 0.005 OFFSET ERROR – mV INL ERROR – % of Span 0.01 0.1 VDD = 5V REFIN = 2.5V TA = 25C VDD = 5V REFIN = 2.5V CLKIN = 1MHz TA = 25C –80 –1 0 1 0.25 2 VIN – V 3 4 5 TPC 5. PSRR vs. VIN (Buffered and Unbuffered) 0 0 400 600 800 200 CLKIN FREQUENCY – kHz 1000 TPC 6. IDD vs. CLKIN (Buffered and Unbuffered) 2.520 TA = 25C REFOUT – V 2.515 FOUT 1 VDD = 5V REFIN = 5V TA = 25C CLKIN 1 MHz 2.510 CLKIN 2.505 2 2.500 2.5 CH1 2.00V CH2 2.00V M 2.00s 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5 VDD – V 5.0 TPC 7. REFOUT vs. VDD 5.5 TPC 8. Typical FOUT Pulse Train (VIN = VREF /4) –6– REV. A AD7740 GENERAL DESCRIPTION VFC Modulator The AD7740 is a CMOS synchronous Voltage-to-Frequency Converter (VFC) which uses a charge-balance conversion technique. The input voltage signal is applied to a proprietary front-end based around an analog modulator which converts the input voltage into an output pulse train. The analog input signal to the AD7740 is continuously sampled by a switched capacitor modulator whose sampling rate is set by a master clock. The input signal may be buffered on-chip (BUF = 1) before being applied to the sampling capacitor of the modulator. This isolates the sampling capacitor charging currents from the analog input pin. The part also contains an on-chip 2.5 V bandgap reference and operates from a single 3.3 V or 5 V supply. A block diagram of the AD7740 is shown in Figure 3. INTEGRATOR COMPARATOR SWITCHED CAPS VIN FOUT This system is a negative feedback loop that acts to keep the net charge on the integrator capacitor at zero, by balancing charge injected by the input voltage with charge injected by VREF. The output of the comparator provides the digital input for the 1-bit DAC, so that the system functions as a negative feedback loop that acts to minimize the difference signal. See Figure 5. SWITCHED CAPS CLK BUF AD7740 GND INTEGRATOR COMPARATOR Figure 3. Block Diagram INPUT 1-BIT BITSTREAM Input Amplifier Buffering and Voltage Range The analog input VIN can be buffered by setting BUF = 1. This presents a high impedance, typically 100 MΩ, which allows significant external source impedances to be tolerated. The VIN voltage range is now 0.1 V to VDD – 0.2 V. By setting BUF = 0 the AD7740 input circuit accepts an analog input below GND and the analog input VIN has a voltage range from –0.15 V to VDD + 0.15 V. In this case the input impedance is typically 650 kΩ. The transfer function for the AD7740 is represented by: FOUT = 0.1 fCLKIN + 0.8 (VIN/VREF) fCLKIN It is shown in Figure 4 for unbuffered mode. OUTPUT FREQUENCY FOUT FOUT MAX 0.90 fCLKIN AD7740 +VREF AD7740 –VREF Figure 5. Modulator Loop The digital data that represents the analog input voltage is contained in the duty cycle of the pulse train appearing at the output of the comparator. The output is a pulse train whose frequency depends on the analog input signal. A full-scale input gives an output frequency of 0.9 fCLKIN and zero-scale input gives an output frequency of 0.1 fCLKIN. The output allows simple interfacing to either standard logic families or opto-couplers. The pulsewidth of FOUT is fixed and is determined by the high period of CLKIN. The pulse is synchronized to the rising edge of the clock signal. The delay time between the edge of CLKIN and the edge of FOUT is typically 35 ns. Figure 6 shows the waveform of this frequency output. (See TPC 8.) fCLKIN FOUT = fCLKIN/2 VIN = VREF/2 0.10 fCLKIN FOUT MIN –0.15V 0 VREF V REF + 0.15V FOUT = fCLKIN/5 VIN = VREF/8 INPUT VOLTAGE VIN FOUT = fCLKIN 3/10 VIN = VREF/4 Figure 4. Transfer Function Sample Calculation: 3t CLKIN VREF = 2.5 V, BUF = 0 FOUT (min) = 0.1 fCLKIN + 0.8(–0.15/2.5) fCLKIN = 0.052 fCLKIN FOUT (max) = 0.1 fCLKIN + 0.8(2.65/2.5) fCLKIN = 0.948 fCLKIN REV. A 4t CLKIN AVERAGE FOUT IS fCLKIN 3/10 BUT THE ACTUAL PULSE STREAM VARIES BETWEEN fCLKIN/3 and fCLKIN/4 Figure 6. Frequency Output Waveforms If there is a step change in input voltage, there is a settling time that must elapse before valid data is obtained. This is typically two CLKIN cycles. –7– AD7740 Clock Generation Reference Input As distinct from the asynchronous VFCs that rely on the stability of an external capacitor to set their full-scale frequency, the AD7740 uses an external clock to define the full-scale output frequency. The result is a more stable transfer function, which allows the designer to determine the system stability and drift based upon the selected external clock. The AD7740 performs conversions relative to the applied reference voltage. This reference may be taken from the internal 2.5 V bandgap reference by leaving REFIN/OUT unconnected. Alternatively an external precision reference may be used. This is connected to the REFIN/OUT pin, overdriving the internal reference. Drive capability, initial error, noise, and drift characteristics should be considered when selecting an external reference. The AD780 and REF192 are suitable choices for external references. The AD7740 requires a master clock input, which may be an external CMOS-compatible clock signal applied to the CLKIN pin (CLKOUT not used). For a frequency of 1 MHz, a crystal or resonator can be connected between CLKIN and CLKOUT so that the clock circuit functions as a crystal controlled oscillator. Figure 7 shows a simple model of this. The internal reference is most suited to applications where ratiometric operation of the signal source is possible. Using the internal reference in systems where the signal source varies with time, temperature, loading, etc., tends to cancel out errors. Power-Down Mode ON-CHIP CIRCUITRY When CLKIN is inactive low for 1 ms (typ), the AD7740 automatically enters a power-down mode. In this mode most of the digital and analog circuitry is shut down and REFOUT floats. FOUT goes high. This reduces the power consumption to 525 µW max (5 V) and 360 µW (3.3 V). 5M CLKIN C1 CLKOUT C2 OFF-CHIP CIRCUITRY APPLICATIONS Figure 7. On-Chip Oscillator The basic connection diagram for the part is shown in Figure 8. In the connection diagram shown, the AD7740 is configured in unbuffered mode. The 5 V power supply is used as a reference to the AD7740. A quartz crystal provides the master clock source for the part. It may be necessary to connect capacitors (C1 and C2 in the diagram) to the crystal to ensure that it does not oscillate at overtones of its fundamental operating frequency. The values of capacitors will vary depending on the manufacturer’s specifications. Using the part with a crystal or ceramic resonator between the CLKIN and CLKOUT pins generally causes more current to be drawn from VDD than when the part is clocked from a driven clock signal at the CLKIN pin. This is because the on-chip oscillator is active in the case of the crystal or resonator. The amount of additional current depends on a number of factors. First, the larger the value of the capacitor on CLKIN and CLKOUT pins, the larger the current consumption. Typical values recommended by the crystal and resonator manufacturers are in the range of 30 pF to 50 pF. Another factor that influences IDD is Effective Series Resistance of the crystal (ESR). The lower the ESR value, the lower the current taken by the oscillator circuit. 5V 0.1F 10F VDD The on-chip oscillator also has a start-up time associated with it before it oscillates at its correct frequency and voltage levels. The typical start-up time is 10 ms with a VDD of 5 V and 15 ms with a VDD of 3.3 V (both with a 1 MHz crystal). REFIN VIN AD7740 The AD7740 master clock appears inverted on the CLKOUT pin of the device. The maximum recommended load on this pin is one CMOS load. When using a crystal to generate the AD7740’s clock it may be desirable to then use this clock as the clock source for the entire system. In this case, it is recommended that the CLKOUT signal be buffered with a CMOS buffer before being applied to the rest of the circuit (as shown in Figure 7). FOUT GND BUF CLKIN C1 CLKOUT C2 Figure 8. Basic Connection Diagram –8– REV. A AD7740 A/D Conversion Techniques Using the AD7740 One method of using a VFC in an A/D system is to count the output pulses of FOUT for a fixed gate interval (see Figure 9). This fixed gate interval should be generated by dividing down the clock input frequency. This ensures that any errors due to clock jitter or clock frequency drift are eliminated. The ratio of the FOUT frequency to the clock frequency is what is important here, not the absolute value of FOUT. The frequency division can be done by a binary counter where CLKIN is the counter input. FOUT VIN COUNTER AD7740 CLKIN FREQUENCY DIVIDER TO P GATE SIGNAL If the output frequency is measured by counting pulses gated to a signal derived from the clock, the clock stability is unimportant and the device simply performs as a voltage-controlled frequency divider, producing a high-resolution ADC. The inherent monotonicity of the transfer function and wide range of input clock frequencies allows the conversion time and resolution to be optimized for specific applications. Another parameter is taken into account when choosing the length of the gate interval. Because the integration period of the VFC is equal to the gate interval, any interfering signal can be rejected by counting for an integer number of periods of the interfering signal. For example, a gate interval of 100 ms will give normal-mode rejection of 50 Hz and 60 Hz signals. Isolation Applications CLOCK GENERATOR Figure 9. A/D Conversion Using the AD7740 VFC Figure 10 shows the waveforms of CLKIN, FOUT, and the Gate signal. A counter counts the rising edges of FOUT while the Gate signal is high. Since the gate interval is not synchronized with FOUT, there is a possibility of a counting inaccuracy. Depending on FOUT, an error of one count may occur. CLKIN FOUT GATE Since TGATE × FOUTMAX = number of counts at full scale, the fastest conversion for a given resolution can be performed with the highest CLKIN frequency. t GATE Figure 10. Waveforms in an A/D Converter Using a VFC The clock frequency and the gate time determine the resolution of such an ADC. If 12-bit resolution is required and CLKIN is 1 MHz (therefore, FOUTMAX is 0.9 MHz), the minimum gate time required is calculated as follows: The AD7740 can also be used in isolated analog signal transmission applications. Due to noise, safety requirements or distance, it may be necessary to isolate the AD7740 from any controlling circuitry. This can easily be achieved by using opto-isolators. This is extremely useful in overcoming ground loops between equipment. The analog voltage to be transmitted is converted to a pulse train using the VFC. An opto-isolator circuit is used to couple this pulse train across an isolation barrier using light as the connecting medium. The input LED of the isolator is driven from the output of the AD7740. At the receiver side, the output transistor is operated in the photo-transistor mode. The pulse train can be reconverted to an analog voltage using a frequencyto-voltage converter; alternatively, the pulse train can be fed into a counter to generate a digital signal. The analog and digital sections of the AD7740 have been designed to allow operation from a single-ended power source, simplifying its use with isolated power supplies. Figure 11 shows a general purpose VFC circuit using a low cost opto-isolator. A 5 V power supply is assumed for both the isolated (VDD) and local (VCC) supplies. VCC VDD 0.1F 10F N counts at Full Scale (0.9 MHz) will take R (N/0.9 × 10 ) seconds = minimum gate time 6 N is the total number of codes for a given resolution; 4096 for 12 bits. VIN minimum gate time = (4096/0.9 × 106) seconds = 4.551 ms AD7740 GND1 OPTOCOUPLER FOUT ISOLATION BARRIER GND2 Figure 11. Opto-Isolated Application REV. A –9– AD7740 Temperature Sensor Application Power Supply Bypassing and Grounding The AD7740 can be used with an AD22100S temperature sensor to give a digital measure of ambient temperature. The output voltage of the AD22100S is proportional to the temperature times the supply voltage. It uses a single 5 V supply, and its output swings from 0.25 V at –50°C to 4.75 V at +150°C. By feeding its output through the AD7740, the value of ambient temperature is converted into a digital pulse train. See Figure 12. In any circuit where accuracy is important, careful consideration of the power supply and ground return layout helps to ensure the rated performance. The printed circuit board housing the AD7740 should be designed such that the analog and digital sections are separated and confined to certain areas of the board. 5V 0.1F 10F 0.1F Avoid running digital lines under the device, as these will couple noise onto the die. The analog ground plane should be allowed to run under the AD7740 to avoid noise coupling. The power supply lines to the AD7740 should use as large a trace as possible to provide low impedance paths and reduce the effects of glitches on the power supply line. Fast switching signals like clocks should be shielded with digital ground to avoid radiating noise to other parts of the board, and clock signals should never be run near 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 effect of feedthrough through the board. A microstrip technique is by far the best but is not always possible with a double-sided board. In this technique, the component side of the board is dedicated to the ground plane while the signal traces are placed on the solder side. 10F VDD V+ REFIN AD22100S FOUT VIN BUF AD7740 GND CLKIN CLKOUT C1 C2 Figure 12. Using the AD7740 with a Temperature Sensor Due to its ratiometric nature this application provides an extremely cost-effective solution. The need for an external precision reference is eliminated since the 5 V power-supply is used as a reference to both the VFC and the AD22100S. 32 kHz Operation The AD7740 oscillator circuit will not operate at 32 kHz. If the user wishes to use a 32 kHz watch crystal, some additional external circuitry is required. The circuit in Figure 13 is for a crystal with a required drive of 1 µW. Resistors R1 and R2 reduce the power to this level. R3 1M 40106 40106 To minimize capacitive coupling between them, digital and analog ground planes should only be joined in one place, close to the AD7740, and should not overlap. Good decoupling is also important. All analog supplies should be decoupled to GND with surface mount capacitors, 10 µF in parallel with 0.1 µF located as close to the package as possible, ideally right up against the device. The lead lengths on the bypass capacitor should be as short as possible. It is essential that these capacitors be placed physically close to the AD7740 to minimize the inductance of the PCB trace between the capacitor and the supply pin. The 10 µF are the tantalum bead type and are located in the vicinity of the VFC to reduce low-frequency ripple. The 0.1 µF capacitors should have low Effective Series Resistance (ESR) and Effective Series Inductance (ESI), such as the common ceramic types, which provide a low impedance path to ground at high frequencies to handle transient currents due to internal logic switching. Additionally, it is beneficial to have large capacitors (> 47 µF) located at the point where the power connects to the PCB. CLKIN 32kHz R2 100k R1 220k Figure 13. 32 kHz Watch Crystal Circuit –10– REV. A AD7740 OUTLINE DIMENSIONS Dimensions shown in inches and (mm). C01030a–2.5–2/01 (rev. A) 8-Lead microSOIC (RM-8) 0.122 (3.10) 0.114 (2.90) 8 5 0.199 (5.05) 0.187 (4.75) 0.122 (3.10) 0.114 (2.90) 1 4 PIN 1 0.0256 (0.65) BSC 0.120 (3.05) 0.112 (2.84) 0.120 (3.05) 0.112 (2.84) 0.043 (1.09) 0.037 (0.94) 0.006 (0.15) 0.002 (0.05) 0.018 (0.46) SEATING 0.008 (0.20) PLANE 0.011 (0.28) 0.003 (0.08) 33 27 0.028 (0.71) 0.016 (0.41) 8-Lead SOT-23 (RT-8) 0.122 (3.10) 0.110 (2.80) 8 7 6 5 1 2 3 4 0.071 (1.80) 0.059 (1.50) PIN 1 0.026 (0.65) BSC 0.077 (1.95) BSC 0.051 (1.30) 0.035 (0.90) 0.015 (0.38) SEATING 0.009 (0.22) PLANE 10 0.009 (0.23) 0 0.003 (0.08) 0.022 (0.55) 0.014 (0.35) PRINTED IN U.S.A. 0.006 (0.15) 0.000 (0.00) 0.057 (1.45) 0.035 (0.90) REV. A –11–