LINER LTC2470 Selectable 208sps/833sps, 16-bit adcs with 10ppm/c max precision reference Datasheet

LTC2470/LTC2472
Selectable 208sps/833sps,
16-Bit ΔΣ ADCs with 10ppm/°C
Max Precision Reference
Description
Features
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16-Bit Resolution
Internal, High Accuracy Reference—10ppm/°C (Max)
Single-Ended (LTC2470) or Differential (LTC2472)
Selectable 208sps/833sps Output Rate
1mV Offset Error
0.01% Gain Error
Single Conversion Settling Time for Multiplexed
Applications
Single-Cycle Operation with Auto Shutdown
3.5mA (Typ) Supply Current
2µA (Max) Sleep Current
Internal Oscillator—No External Components
Required
SPI Interface
Small 12-Lead, 3mm × 3mm DFN and MSOP
Packages
Following a single conversion, the LTC2470/LTC2472
automatically power down the converter and can also be
configured to power down the reference. When both the
ADC and reference are powered down, the supply current
is reduced to 200nA.
Applications
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The LTC®2470/LTC2472 are small, 16-bit analog-to-digital
converters with an integrated precision reference and
a selectable 208sps or 833sps output rate. They use a
single 2.7V to 5.5V supply and communicate through a
SPI Interface. The LTC2470 is single-ended with a 0V to
VREF input range and the LTC2472 is differential with a
±VREF input range. Both ADC’s include a 1.25V integrated
reference with 2ppm/°C drift performance and 0.1% initial
accuracy. The converters are available in a 12-pin DFN
3mm × 3mm package or an MSOP-12 package. They
include an integrated oscillator and perform conversions
with no latency for multiplexed applications. The LTC2470/
LTC2472 include a proprietary input sampling scheme
that reduces the average input current several orders of
magnitude when compared to conventional delta sigma
converters.
System Monitoring
Environmental Monitoring
Direct Temperature Measurements
Instrumentation
Industrial Process Control
Data Acquisition
Embedded ADC Upgrades
The LTC2470/LTC2472 include a user selectable 208sps
or 833sps output rate and due to a large oversampling
ratio (8,192 at 208sps and 2,048 at 833sps) have relaxed
anti-aliasing requirements.
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7088280, 7164378.
Typical Application
VREF vs Temperature
1.2520
0.1µF
0.1µF
0.1µF
10k
REFOUT
SCK
LTC2472
IN–
10k
R
0.1µF
SDO
CS
REF–
10µF
COMP VCC
IN+
10k
0.1µF
GND
SPI
INTERFACE
REFERENCE OUTPUT VOLTAGE (V)
2.7V TO 5.5V
1.2515
1.2510
1.2505
1.2500
1.2495
1.2490
1.2485
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1.2480
–50
–30
–10 10
30
50
TEMPERATURE (°C)
70
90
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Absolute Maximum Ratings
(Notes 1, 2)
Supply Voltage (VCC).................................... –0.3V to 6V
Analog Input Voltage
(VIN+, VIN –, VIN, VREF –,
VCOMP, VREFOUT )............................–0.3V to (VCC + 0.3V)
Digital Voltage
(VSDI, VSDO, VSCK, VCS).................–0.3V to (VCC + 0.3V)
Storage Temperature Range................... –65°C to 150°C
Operating Temperature Range
LTC2470C/LTC2472C................................ 0°C to 70°C
LTC2470I/LTC2472I..............................–40°C to 85°C
Pin Configuration
LTC2472
LTC2472
TOP VIEW
REFOUT
1
12 VCC
COMP
2
11 GND
CS
3
SDI
4
13
GND
TOP VIEW
–
10 IN
9 IN+
SCK
5
8 REF–
SDO
6
7 GND
1
2
3
4
5
6
REFOUT
COMP
CS
SDI
SCK
SDO
VCC
GND
IN–
IN+
REF–
GND
MS PACKAGE
12-LEAD PLASTIC MSOP
TJMAX = 125°C, θJA = 130°C/W
DD PACKAGE
12-LEAD (3mm × 3mm) PLASTIC DFN
TJMAX = 125°C, θJA = 43°C/W
EXPOSED PAD (PIN 13) PCB GROUND CONNECTION OPTIONAL
LTC2470
12
11
10
9
8
7
LTC2470
TOP VIEW
REFOUT
1
12 VCC
COMP
2
11 GND
CS
3
SDI
4
SCK
5
8 REF–
SDO
6
7 GND
13
GND
TOP VIEW
REFOUT
COMP
CS
SDI
SCK
SDO
10 GND
9 IN
1
2
3
4
5
6
12
11
10
9
8
7
VCC
GND
GND
IN
REF–
GND
MS PACKAGE
12-LEAD PLASTIC MSOP
TJMAX = 125°C, θJA = 130°C/W
DD PACKAGE
12-LEAD (3mm × 3mm) PLASTIC DFN
TJMAX = 125°C, θJA = 43°C/W
EXPOSED PAD (PIN 13) PCB GROUND CONNECTION OPTIONAL
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LEAD FREE FINISH
TAPE AND REEL
PART MARKING*
PACKAGE DESCRIPTION
TEMPERATURE RANGE
LTC2470CDD#PBF
LTC2470IDD#PBF
LTC2470CDD#TRPBF
LFPV
12-Lead Plastic (3mm × 3mm) DFN
0°C to 70°C
LTC2470IDD#TRPBF
LFPV
12-Lead Plastic (3mm × 3mm) DFN
–40°C to 85°C
LTC2470CMS#PBF
LTC2470CMS#TRPBF
2470
12-Lead Plastic MSOP
0°C to 70°C
LTC2470IMS#PBF
LTC2470IMS#TRPBF
2470
12-Lead Plastic MSOP
–40°C to 85°C
LTC2472CDD#PBF
LTC2472CDD#TRPBF
LFGV
12-Lead Plastic (3mm × 3mm) DFN
0°C to 70°C
LTC2472IDD#PBF
LTC2472IDD#TRPBF
LFGV
12-Lead Plastic (3mm × 3mm) DFN
–40°C to 85°C
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order information
LEAD FREE FINISH
TAPE AND REEL
PART MARKING*
PACKAGE DESCRIPTION
TEMPERATURE RANGE
LTC2472CMS#PBF
LTC2472CMS#TRPBF
2472
12-Lead Plastic MSOP
0°C to 70°C
LTC2472IMS#PBF
LTC2472IMS#TRPBF
2472
12-Lead Plastic MSOP
–40°C to 85°C
Consult LTC Marketing for parts specified with wider operating temperature ranges. *The temperature grade is identified by a label on the shipping container.
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Electrical Characteristics
The l denotes the specifications which apply over the full operating
temperature range, otherwise specifications are at TA = 25°C. (Note 2)
PARAMETER
CONDITIONS
MIN
TYP
Resolution
MAX
16
Integral Nonlinearity
Output Rate 208sps (Note 4)
Output Rate 833sps (Note 4)
Offset Error
UNITS
Bits
l
l
2
8
8.5
16
LSB
LSB
l
±1
±2.5
mV
Offset Error Drift
0.05
LSB/°C
Gain Error
l
±0.01
Gain Error Drift
l
0.15
LSB/°C
Transition Noise
3
µVRMS
Power Supply Rejection DC
80
dB
Analog Inputs
specifications are at TA = 25°C.
SYMBOL
PARAMETER
CONDITIONS
Positive Input Voltage Range
LTC2472
l
VIN
–
Negative Input Voltage Range
LTC2472
VIN
Input Voltage Range
LTC2470
+, V
VOR
+
UR
–
VOR , VUR–
% of FS
The l denotes the specifications which apply over the full operating temperature range, otherwise
+
VIN
±0.25
Overrange/Underrange Voltage, IN+
Overrange/Underrange Voltage, IN–
CIN
IN+, IN–, IN Sampling Capacitance
IDC_LEAK(IN+, IN–, IN)
IN+, IN– DC Leakage Current (LTC2472)
IN DC Leakage Current (LTC2470)
ICONV
Input Sampling Current (Note 8)
VREF
Reference Output Voltage
Reference Voltage Coefficient
MIN
MAX
UNITS
0
VREF
V
l
0
VREF
V
l
0
VREF
V
– = 0.625V
VIN
+ = 0.625V
VIN
TYP
8
LSB
8
LSB
0.35
VIN = GND (Note 5)
VIN = VCC (Note 5)
l
l
–10
–10
±1
±1
pF
10
10
50
l
(Note 9)
C-Grade
I-Grade
l
1.247
nA
nA
nA
1.25
1.253
V
±2
±5
±10
ppm/°C
ppm/°C
Reference Line Regulation
2.7V ≤ VCC ≤ 5.5V
Reference Short Circuit Current
VCC = 5.5, Forcing Output to GND
l
35
mA
COMP Pin Short Circuit Current
VCC = 5.5, Forcing Output to GND
l
200
µA
–90
dB
Reference Load Regulation
2.7V ≤ VCC ≤ 5.5V, IOUT = 100μA Sourcing
3.5
mV/mA
Reference Output Noise Density
CCOMP= 0.1μF, CREFOUT = 0.1μF, At f =
1ksps
30
nV/√Hz
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Power Requirements
The l denotes the specifications which apply over the full operating temperature
range, otherwise specifications are at TA = 25°C.
SYMBOL
PARAMETER
VCC
Supply Voltage
ICC
Supply Current
Conversion
Conversion
Nap
Sleep
CONDITIONS
MIN
2.7
l
CS = GND (Note 6) LTC2472
CS = GND (Note 6) LTC2470
CS = VCC (Note 6)
CS = VCC (Note 6)
TYP
UNITS
5.5
3.5
2.5
800
0.2
l
l
l
l
MAX
V
5
4
1500
2
mA
mA
µA
µA
Digital Inputs and Digital Outputs
The l denotes the specifications which apply over the full
operating temperature range, otherwise specifications are at TA = 25°C. (Note 2)
SYMBOL
PARAMETER
CONDITIONS
MIN
VIH
High Level Input Voltage
l
VIL
Low Level Input Voltage
l
IIN
Digital Input Current
l
–10
CIN
Digital Input Capacitance
VOH
High Level Output Voltage
IO = –800µA
l
VCC – 0.5
VOL
Low Level Output Voltage
IO = 1.6mA
l
IOZ
Hi-Z Output Leakage Current
TYP
MAX
UNITS
VCC – 0.3
V
0.3
V
10
µA
10
l
pF
V
–10
0.4
V
10
µA
Timing Characteristics The l denotes the specifications which apply over the full operating temperature
range, otherwise specifications are at TA = 25°C.
SYMBOL
PARAMETER
CONDITIONS
MIN
TYP
MAX
tCONV1
Conversion Time
SPD = 0
l
3.2
4
4.8
tCONV2
Conversion Time
SPD = 1
l
0.8
1
1.2
ms
fSCK
SCK Frequency Range
2
MHz
tlSCK
SCK Low Period
(Note 7)
l
250
thSCK
SCK High Period
(Note 7)
l
250
t1
CS Falling Edge to SDO Low Z
(Note 7)
l
0
100
ns
t2
CS Rising Edge to SDO High Z
(Note 7)
l
0
100
ns
t3
CS Falling Edge to SCK Falling Edge
(Note 7)
l
100
ns
t4
SDI Setup Before SCK↑
(Notes 3, 7)
l
100
ns
t5
SDI Hold After SCK↑
(Notes 3, 7)
l
100
tKQ
SCK Falling Edge to SDO Valid
(Note 7)
l
0
l
Note 1: Stresses beyond those listed under Absolute Maximum Ratings
may cause permanent damage to the device. Exposure to any Absolute
Maximum Rating condition for extended periods may affect device
reliability and lifetime.
Note 2. All voltage values are with respect to GND. VCC = 2.7V to 5.5V
unless otherwise specified.
VREFCM = VREF/2, FS = VREF, –VREF ≤ VIN ≤ VREF
VIN = VIN+ – VIN –, VINCM = (VIN+ + VIN –)/2. (LTC2472)
Note 3. Guaranteed by design, not subject to test.
Note 4. Integral nonlinearity is defined as the deviation of a code from a
straight line passing through the actual endpoints of the transfer curve.
UNITS
ms
ns
ns
ns
100
ns
Note 5: CS = VCC. A positive current is flowing into the DUT pin.
Note 6: SCK = VCC or GND. SDO is high impedance.
Note 7: See Figure 5.
Note 8: Input sampling current is the average input current drawn from
the input sampling network while the LTC2470/LTC2472 is actively
sampling the input.
Note 9: Temperature coefficient is calculated by dividing the maximum
change in output voltage by the specified temperature range.
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Typical Performance Characteristics
Integral Nonlinearity
(TA = 25°C, unless otherwise noted)
Integral Nonlinearity
3
VCC = 2.7V
TA = –45°C, 25°C, 90°C
2 OUTPUT RATE = 208sps
Maximum INL vs Temperature
3
6
2
4
1
2
OUTPUT RATE = 208sps
INL (LSB)
INL (LSB)
0
INL (LSB)
VCC = 5.5V
1
0
–1
–1
–2
–2
–2 VCC = 5.5V
TA = –45°C, 25°C, 90°C
OUTPUT RATE = 208sps
–3
0.25
0.75
–1.25
–0.75
–0.25
DIFFERENTIAL INPUT VOLTAGE (V)
–4
–3
–1.25
0.25
0.75
–0.75
–0.25
DIFFERENTIAL INPUT VOLTAGE (V)
1.25
Offset Error vs Temperature
ADC Gain Error vs Temperature
VCC = 4.1V
15
10
VCC = 2.7V
–30
50
–10 10
30
TEMPERATURE (°C)
30
20
VCC = 4.1V
10
VCC = 2.7V
–10
–50 –30
90
–10 10
30
50
TEMPERATURE (°C)
70
VCC = 5.5V
3.7
VCC = 4.1V
3.6
3.5
3.4
VCC = 2.7V
3.3
3.2
250
200
VCC = 4.1V
150
50
–10 10
30
TEMPERATURE (°C)
70
90
100
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0
–50
VCC = 2.7V
–30
VCC = 5.5V
5
4
3
VCC = 2.7V
2
50
–10 10
30
TEMPERATURE (°C)
–30
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VCC = 5.5V
50
3.1
–30
6
1.2508
300
SLEEP CURRENT (nA)
3.8
7
0
–50
90
350
3.9
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Sleep Mode Power Supply
Current vs Temperature
4.0
90
1
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Conversion Mode Power Supply
Current vs Temperature
3.0
–50
VCC = 5.5V
0
70
70
9
REFERENCE OUTPUT VOLTAGE (V)
0
–50
30
50
–10 10
TEMPERATURE (°C)
Transition Noise vs Temperature
TRANSITION NOISE RMS (µV)
ADC GAIN ERROR (LSB)
OFFSET ERROR (LSB)
20
–30
10
40
25
5
CONVERSION CURRENT (mA)
–6
–50
1.25
50
35
VCC = 5.5V
VCC = 2.7V
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30
VCC = 4.1V
0
70
90
24702 G08
50
–10 10
30
TEMPERATURE (°C)
70
90
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VREF vs Temperature
1.2507
1.2506
1.2505
1.2504
1.2503
1.2502
–50
–30
50
–10 10
30
TEMPERATURE (°C)
70
90
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Typical Performance Characteristics
Power Supply Rejection
vs Frequency Applied to VCC
Conversion Time vs Temperature
4.4
TA = 25°C
CONVERSION TIME (ms)
REJECTION (dB)
–40
–60
–80
–120
VCC = 2.7V
1
10
100 1k 10k 100k
FREQUENCY AT VCC (Hz)
1M
10M
1.250335
4.2
1.250330
VCC = 4.1V
4.1
1.250325
1.250320
4.0
3.8
–50
1.250315
VCC = 5.5V
3.9
–100
TA = 25°C
1.250340
4.3
–20
VREF vs VCC
1.250345
VREF (V)
0
(TA = 25°C, unless otherwise noted)
1.250310
–25
25
50
0
TEMPERATURE (°C)
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75
100
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1.250305
2.0
2.5
3.0
3.5
4.0 4.5
VCC (V)
5.0
5.5
6.0
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Pin Functions
REFOUT (Pin 1): Reference Output Pin. Nominally 1.25V,
this voltage sets the full-scale input range of the ADC. For
noise and reference stability connect to a 0.1µF capacitor
tied to GND. This capacitor value must be less than or
equal to the capacitor tied to the reference compensation
pin (COMP). REFOUT cannot be overdriven by an external
reference.
COMP (Pin 2): Internal Reference Compensation Pin. For
low noise and reference stability, tie a 0.1μF capacitor
to GND.
CS (Pin 3): Chip Select (Active LOW) Digital Input. A LOW
on this pin enables the SDO output. A HIGH on this pin
places the SDO output pin in a high impedance state and
any inputs on SDI and SCK will be ignored.
SDI (Pin 4): Serial Data Input Pin. This pin is used to program the sleep mode and the 208sps/833sps output rate.
SCK (Pin 5): Serial Clock Input. SCK synchronizes the
serial data input/output. Once the conversion is complete,
a new data bit is produced at the SDO pin following each
SCK falling edge. Data is shifted into the SDI pin on each
rising edge of SCK.
SDO (Pin 6): Three-State Serial Data Output. SDO is used
for serial data output during the DATA INPUT/OUTPUT
state. This pin goes Hi-Z when CS is high.
GND (Pins 7, 11, Exposed Pad Pin 13 – DFN Package):
Ground. Connect directly to the ground plane through a
low impedance connection.
REF– (Pin 8): Negative Reference Input to the ADC. The
voltage on this pin sets the zero input to the ADC. This
pin should be tied directly to ground or the ground sense
of the input sensor.
IN+ (LTC2472), IN (LTC2470) (Pin 9): Positive input voltage for the LTC2472 differential device. ADC input for the
LTC2470 single-ended device.
IN– (LTC2472), GND (LTC2470) (Pin 10): Negative input
voltage for the LTC2472 differential device. GND for the
LTC2470 single-ended device.
VCC (Pin 12): Positive Supply Voltage. Bypass to GND
with a 10μF capacitor in parallel with a low-series-inductance 0.1μF capacitor located as close to the device as
possible.
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Block Diagram
1
9
10
IN+
(IN)
IN–
(GND)
2
REFOUT
COMP
12
CS
INTERNAL
REFERENCE
ΔΣ A/D
CONVERTER
–
VCC
SPI
INTERFACE
DECIMATING
SINC FILTER
SCK
SDO
SDI
3
5
6
4
ΔΣ A/D
CONVERTER
INTERNAL
OSCILLATOR
8
REF–
( ) PARENTHESIS INDICATE LTC2470
7, 11, 13 DD PACKAGE
GND
7, 11 MS PACKAGE
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Figure 1. Functional Block Diagram
Applications Information
Converter Operation
POWER-ON RESET
Converter Operation Cycle
CONVERT
The LTC2470/LTC2472 are low power, delta sigma, analog
to digital converters with a simple SPI interface and a user
selected 208sps/833sps output rate (see Figure 1). The
LTC2472 has a fully differential input while the LTC2470 is
single-ended. Both are pin and software compatible. Their
operation is composed of three distinct states: CONVERT,
SLEEP/NAP, and DATA INPUT/OUTPUT. The operation
begins with the CONVERT state (see Figure 2). Once the
conversion is finished, the converter automatically powers down (NAP) or under user control, both the converter
and reference are powered down (SLEEP). The conversion
result is held in a static register while the device is in this
state. The cycle concludes with the DATA INPUT/OUTPUT
state. Once all 16-bits are read or an abort is initiated the
device begins a new conversion.
The CONVERT state duration is determined by the
LTC2470/LTC2472 conversion time (nominally 4ms or
1ms depending on the selected output rate). Once started,
this operation can not be aborted except by a low power
supply condition (VCC < 2.1V) which generates an internal
power-on reset signal.
After the completion of a conversion, the LTC2470/LTC2472
enters the SLEEP/NAP state and remains there until the
chip select is LOW (CS = LOW). Following this condition,
the ADC transitions into the DATA INPUT/OUTPUT state.
SLEEP/NAP
NO
CS = LOW?
YES
DATA INPUT/OUTPUT
NO
16TH FALLING
EDGE OF SCK
OR
CS = HIGH?
YES
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Figure 2. LTC2470/LTC2472 State Transition Diagram
While in the SLEEP/NAP state, when chip select input is
HIGH (CS = HIGH), the LTC2470/LTC2472’s converters are
powered down. This reduces the supply current by approximately 70%. While in the NAP state the reference remains
powered up. The user can power down both the reference
and the converter by enabling the sleep mode during the
DATA INPUT/OUTPUT state. Once the next conversion is
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complete, the SLEEP state is entered and power is reduced
to 2μA (maximum). The reference is powered up once CS
is brought low. The reference startup time is 12ms (if the
reference and compensation capacitor values are both
0.1μF). As the reference and compensation capacitors are
decreased, the startup time is reduced (see Figure 3), but
the transition noise increases (see Figure 4).
Upon entering the DATA INPUT/OUTPUT state, SDO
outputs the sign (D15) of the conversion result. During
this state, the ADC shifts the conversion result serially
through the SDO output pin under the control of the SCK
input pin. There is no latency in generating this data and
the result corresponds to the last completed conversion.
A new bit of data appears at the SDO pin following each
falling edge detected at the SCK input pin and appears
250
200
VCC = 2.7V
TIME (ms)
VCC = 4.1V
50
20
The DATA INPUT/OUTPUT state concludes in one of two
different ways. First, the DATA INPUT/OUTPUT state operation is completed once all 16 data bits have been shifted
out and the clock then goes low. This corresponds to the
16th falling edge of SCK. Second, the DATA INPUT/OUTPUT state can be aborted at any time by a LOW-to-HIGH
transition on the CS input. Following either one of these
two actions, the LTC2470/LTC2472 will enter the CONVERT
state and initiate a new conversion cycle.
15
Power-Up Sequence
VCC = 5.5V
0
–50
0.1
0.01
CAPACITANCE (µF)
1
0.001
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Figure 3. Reference Start-Up Time vs VREF and
Compensation Capacitance
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TRANSITION NOISE (µV RMS)
During the DATA INPUT/OUTPUT state, the LTC2470/
LTC2472 can be programmed to SLEEP or NAP (default)
and the output rate can be updated. Data is shifted into
the device through the SDI pin on the rising edge of SCK.
The input word is 4 bits. If the first bit EN1 = 1 and the
second bit EN2 = 0 the device is enabled for programming.
The following two bits (SPD and SLP) will be written into
the device. SPD is used to select the output rate. If SPD =
0 (Default) the output rate is 208sps and SPD = 1 sets a
833sps output rate. The next bit (SLP) enables the sleep
or nap mode. If SLP = 0 (default) the reference remains
powered up at the end of each conversion cycle. If SLP =
1, the reference powers down following the next conversion cycle. The remaining 12 SDI input bits are ignored
(don’t care).
SDI may also be tied directly to GND or VDD in order to
simplify the user interface. If SDI is tied LOW the output
rate is 208sps and if SDI is tied HIGH the output rate is
833sps. The reference sleep mode is disabled if SDI is
tied to GND or VDD.
150
100
from MSB to LSB. The user can reliably latch this data
on every rising edge of the external serial clock signal
driving the SCK pin.
When the power supply voltage (VCC) applied to the converter is below approximately 2.1V, the ADC performs a
power-on reset. This feature guarantees the integrity of
the conversion result.
10
5
0
0.0001
0.001
0.01
0.1
CAPACITANCE (µF)
1
10
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Figure 4. Transition Noise RMS vs COMP and
Reference Capacitance
When VCC rises above this critical threshold, the converter
generates an internal power-on reset (POR) signal for
approximately 0.5ms. For proper operation VDD needs
to be restored to normal operating range (2.7V to 5.5V)
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before the conclusion of the POR cycle. The POR signal
clears all internal registers. Following the POR signal, the
LTC2470/LTC2472 start a conversion cycle and follow the
succession of states shown in Figure 2. The reference
startup time following a POR is 12ms (CCOMP = CREFOUT =
0.1μF). The first conversion following power-up will be
invalid since the reference voltage has not completely
settled. The first conversion following power up can be
discarded using the data abort command or simply read
and ignored. Depending on the value chosen for CCOMP
and CREFOUT, the reference startup can take more than
one conversion period, see Figure 3. If the startup time is
less than 1.2ms (833sps output rate) or 4.8ms (208sps
output rate) then conversions following the first period
are accurate to the device specifications. If the startup
time exceeds 1.2ms or 4.8ms then the user can wait the
appropriate time or use the fixed conversion period as
a startup timer by ignoring results within the unsettled
period. Once the reference has settled, all subsequent
conversion results are valid. If the user places the device
into the sleep mode (SLP = 1, reference powered down)
the reference will require a startup time proportional to
the value of CCOMP and CREFOUT (see Figure 3).
Ease of Use
The LTC2470/LTC2472 data output has no latency, filter
settling delay, or redundant results associated with the
conversion cycle. There is a one-to-one correspondence
between the conversion and the output data. Therefore,
multiplexing multiple analog input voltages requires no
special actions.
The LTC2470/LTC2472 include a proprietary input sampling
scheme that reduces the average input current by several
orders of magnitude when compared to traditional deltasigma architectures. This allows external filter networks
to interface directly to the LTC2470/LTC2472. Since the
average input sampling current is 50nA, an external RC
lowpass filter using 1kΩ and 0.1µF results in <1LSB
additional error. Additionally, there is negligible leakage
current between IN+ and IN– (for the LTC2472).
Input Voltage Range (LTC2470)
Ignoring offset and full-scale errors, the LTC2470 will
theoretically output an “all zero” digital result when the
input is at ground (a zero scale input) and an “all one”
digital result when the input is at VREF or higher (VREFOUT
= 1.25V). In an underrange condition (for all input voltages
below zero scale) the converter will generate the output
code 0. In an overrange condition (for all input voltages
greater than VREF) the converter will generate the output
code 65535.
Input Voltage Range (LTC2472)
As detailed in the Output Data Format section, the output
code is given as 32768 • (VIN+ – VIN–)/VREF + 32768. For
(VIN+ – VIN–) ≥ VREF, the output code is clamped at 65535
(all ones). For (VIN+ – VIN–) ≤ –VREF, the output code is
clamped at 0 (all zeroes).
Output Data Format
The LTC2470/LTC2472 generates a 16-bit direct binary
encoded result. It is provided as a 16-bit serial stream
through the SDO output pin under the control of the SCK
input pin (see Figure 5).
The LTC2472 (differential input) output code is given by
32768 • (VIN+ – VIN–)/VREF + 32768. The first bit output
by the LTC2472, D15, is the MSB, which is 1 for VIN+ ≥
VIN– and 0 for VIN+ < VIN–. This bit is followed by successively less significant bits (D14, D13, …) until the LSB is
output by the LTC2472, see Table 1.
The LTC2470 (single-ended input) output code is a direct
binary encoded result, see Table 1.
During the data output operation the CS input pin must
be pulled low (CS = LOW). The data output process starts
with the most significant bit of the result being present at
the SDO output pin (SDO = D15) once CS goes low. A new
data bit appears at the SDO output pin after each falling
edge detected at the SCK input pin. The output data can
be reliably latched on the rising edge of SCK.
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t1
t3
t2
CS
D14
D15
D13
D12
D11
D10
D9
D8
D7
D6
D5
D4
D3
D2
D1
MSB
SDO
D0
LSB
SCK
tKQ
EN1
EN2
tlSCK
SPD
thSCK
SLP
DON’T CARE
SDI
t4
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Figure 5. Data Input/Output Timing
Table 1. LTC2470/LTC2472 Output Data Format
SINGLE ENDED INPUT VIN
(LTC2470)
DIFFERENTIAL INPUT VOLTAGE
VIN+ – VIN– (LTC2472)
D15
(MSB)
D14
D13
D12...D2
D1
D0
(LSB)
CORRESPONDING
DECIMAL VALUE
≥VREF
≥VREF
1
1
1
1
1
1
65535
VREF – 1LSB
VREF – 1LSB
1
1
1
1
1
0
65534
0.75 • VREF
0.5 • VREF
1
1
0
0
0
0
49152
0.75 • VREF – 1LSB
0.5 • VREF – 1LSB
1
0
1
1
1
1
49151
0.5 • VREF
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
32768
0.5 • VREF – 1LSB
–1LSB
0
1
1
1
1
1
32767
0.25 • VREF
–0.5 • VREF
0
1
0
0
0
0
16384
0.25 • VREF – 1LSB
–0.5 • VREF – 1LSB
0
0
1
1
1
1
16383
0
≤ –VREF
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Data Input Format
Table 2. Input Data Format
The data input word is 4 bits long and consists of two enable bits (EN1 and EN2) and two programming bits (SPD
and SLP) see Table 2. EN1 is applied to the first rising edge
of SCK after the conversion is complete. Programming is
enabled by setting EN1 = 1 and EN2 = 0.
BIT NAME FUNCTION
EN1
Should Be High (EN1 = 1) in Order to Enable Program Mode
EN2
Should Be Low (EN2 = 0) in Order to Enable Program Mode
SPD
Low (SPD = 0, Default) for 208sps, High (SPD = 1) for
833sps Output Rate
SLP
Low (SLP = 0, Default) for Nap Mode, High (SLP = 1)
for Sleep Mode Where Both Reference and Converter are
Powered Down
*SDI May Also Be Tied Directly to GND to Set Output Rate to 208sps or
VDD to Set Output Rate to 833sps. Sleep Mode is Disabled if SDI is Tied
to GND or VDD.
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The speed bit (SPD) determines the output rate, SPD = 0
(default) for a 208sps and SPD = 1 for a 833sps output
rate. The sleep bit (SLP) is used to power down the
on-chip reference. In the default mode, the reference remains powered up at the conclusion of each conversion
cycle while the ADC is automatically powered down at the
end of each conversion cycle. If the SLP bit is set HIGH,
the reference and the ADC are powered down once the
next conversion cycle is completed. The reference and
ADC are powered up again once CS is pulled low. The
following conversion is invalid if the next conversion is
started before the reference has started up (see Figure 3
for reference startup times as a function of compensation
capacitor and reference capacitor).
Serial Interface Operation Modes
The modes of operation can be summarized as follows:
1) The LTC2470/LTC2472 function with SCK idle high
(commonly known as CPOL = 1) or idle low (commonly
known as CPOL = 0).
2) After the 16th bit is read, a new conversion is started
if CS is pulled high or SCK is pulled low.
3) At any time during the Data Output state, pulling CS
high causes the part to leave the I/O state, abort the
output and begin a new conversion.
Serial Clock Idle-High (CPOL = 1) Examples
If the sleep mode is not required, SPD can be tied to GND
or VDD in order to simplify the user interface. It should
be noted that by tying SDI to GND, the output rate will be
set to 208sps. Tying SDI to VDD will result in a 833sps
output rate.
In Figure 6, following a conversion cycle the LTC2470/
LTC2472 automatically enter the NAP mode with the ADC
powered down. The ADC’s reference will power down if the
SLP bit was set high prior to the just completed conversion
and CS is HIGH. Once CS goes low, both the reference and
ADC are powered up.
Serial Interface
When the conversion is complete, the user applies 16
clock cycles to transfer the result. The CS rising edge is
then used to initiate a new conversion.
The LTC2470/LTC2472 transmit the conversion result
and receive the start of conversion command through
a synchronous 2-, 3- or 4-wire interface. This interface
can be used during the DATA OUTPUT state to read the
conversion result, program sleep and speed mode, and
to trigger a new conversion.
The operation example of Figure 7 is identical to that of
Figure 6, except the new conversion cycle is triggered by
the falling edge of the serial clock (SCK).
CS
D15
SD0
D14
D13
D12
D2
D1
D0
SCK
clk1
EN1
SDI
CONVERT
NAP
clk2
EN2
clk3
SPD
clk4
clk15
clk16
SLP
DATA OUTPUT
CONVERT
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Figure 6. Idle-High (CPOL = 1) Serial Clock Operation Example.
The Rising Edge of CS Starts a New Conversion
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the remaining data bits from the output register, aborts
the output cycle and triggers a new conversion. Figure
10 shows an example of aborting an I/O with idle-high
(CPOL = 1) and Figure 11 shows an example of aborting
an I/O with idle-low (CPOL = 0).
Serial Clock Idle-Low (CPOL = 0) Examples
In Figure 8, following a conversion cycle the LTC2470/
LTC2472 automatically enters the NAP state. The device
reference will power down if the SLP bit was set high
prior to the just completed conversion and CS is HIGH.
Once CS goes low, the reference powers up. The user
determines data availability (and the end of conversion)
based upon external timing. The user then pulls CS low
(CS = ↓) and uses 16 clock cycles to transfer the result.
Following the 16th rising edge of the clock, CS is pulled high
(CS = ↑), which triggers a new conversion.
A new conversion cycle can be triggered using the CS
signal without having to generate any serial clock pulses
as shown in Figure 12. If SCK is held at a low logic level,
after the end of a conversion cycle, a new conversion operation can be triggered by pulling CS low and then high.
When CS is pulled low (CS = LOW), SDO will output the
sign (D15) of the result of the just completed conversion.
While a low logic level is maintained at SCK pin and CS
is subsequently pulled high (CS = HIGH) the remaining
15 bits of the result (D14:D0) are discarded and a new
conversion cycle starts.
The timing diagram in Figure 9 is identical to that of Figure 8,
except in this case a new conversion is triggered by SCK.
The 16th SCK falling edge triggers a new conversion cycle
and the CS signal is subsequently pulled high.
Examples of Aborting Cycle using CS
Following the aborted I/O, additional clock pulses in the
CONVERT state are acceptable, but excessive signal transitions on SCK can potentially create noise on the ADC
during the conversion, and thus may negatively influence
the conversion accuracy.
For some applications, the user may wish to abort the I/O
cycle and begin a new conversion. If the LTC2470/LTC2472
are in the data input/output state, a CS rising edge clears
CS
D15
SD0
D14
D13
D12
D2
D1
D0
SCK
clk1
clk2
EN1
SDI
CONVERT
clk3
EN2
clk4
SPD
clk15
clk16
clk17
SLP
NAP
DATA OUTPUT
CONVERT
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Figure 7. Idle-High (CPOL = 1) Clock Operation Example.
A 17th Clock Pulse is Used to Trigger a New Conversion Cycle
CS
D15
SD0
D14
D13
clk2
clk3
D12
D2
D1
D0
clk15
clk16
SCK
clk1
EN1
SDI
CONVERT
NAP
EN2
SPD
clk4 clk14
SLP
DATA OUTPUT
CONVERT
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Figure 8. Idle-Low (CPOL = 0) Clock. CS Triggers a New Conversion
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CS
D14
D15
SD0
D13
D12
D2
D1
clk14
clk15
D0
SCK
clk1
clk2
EN1
SDI
CONVERT
EN2
clk3
SPD
NAP
clk4
clk16
SLP
DATA OUTPUT
CONVERT
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Figure 9. Idle-Low (CPOL = 0) Clock. The 16th SCK Falling Edge Triggers a New Conversion
CS
D15
SD0
D14
D13
SCK
clk1
clk2
EN1
SDI
CONVERT
NAP
clk3
EN2
clk4
SPD
SLP
DATA OUTPUT
CONVERT
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Figure 10. Idle-High (CPOL = 1) Clock and Aborted I/O Example
CS
D14
D15
SD0
D13
SCK
clk1
EN1
SDI
CONVERT
NAP
clk2
EN2
clk3
SPD
SLP
DATA OUTPUT
CONVERT
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Figure 11. Idle-Low (CPOL = 0) Clock and Aborted I/O Example
CS
D15
SD0
SDI = DON’T CARE
SCK = LOW
CONVERT
NAP
DATA OUTPUT
CONVERT
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Figure 12. Idle-Low (CPOL = 0) Clock and Minimum Data Output Length Example
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2-Wire Operation
sign (D15) of the conversion result. The user must use
external timing in order to determine the end of conversion
and result availability. Subsequently 16 clock pulses are
applied to SCK in order to serially shift the 16-bit result.
The 16th clock falling edge triggers a new conversion
cycle. Tie SDI LOW for 208sps output rate and SDI HIGH
for 833sps output rate.
The 2-wire operation modes, while reducing the number
of required control signals, should be used only if the
LTC2470/LTC2472 low power sleep capability is not required. In addition the option to abort serial data transfers
is no longer available. Hardwire CS to GND for 2-wire
operation. Tie SDI LOW for 208sps output rate and SDI
HIGH for 833sps output rate.
PRESERVING THE CONVERTER ACCURACY
Figure 13 shows a 2-wire operation sequence which uses
an idle-high (CPOL = 1) serial clock signal. Following a
conversion cycle, the ADC enters the data output state
and the SDO output transitions from HIGH to LOW. Subsequently 16 clock pulses are applied to the SCK input in
order to serially shift the 16 bit result. Finally, the 17th
clock pulse is applied to the SCK input in order to trigger
a new conversion cycle.
The LTC2470/LTC2472 are designed to minimize the
conversion result’s sensitivity to device decoupling, PCB
layout, anti-aliasing circuits, line and frequency perturbations. Nevertheless, in order to preserve the high accuracy capability of this part, some simple precautions
are desirable.
Digital Signal Levels
Figure 14 shows a 2-wire operation sequence which uses
an idle-low (CPOL = 0) serial clock signal. Following a
conversion cycle, the LTC2470/LTC2472 enters the DATA
OUTPUT state. At this moment the SDO pin outputs the
Due to the nature of CMOS logic, it is advisable to keep input
digital signals near GND or VCC. Voltages in the range of
0.5V to VCC – 0.5V may result in additional current leakage
CS = LOW
D15
SD0
D14
D13
D12
D2
D1
D0
SCK
clk1
CONVERT
clk2
clk3
clk4
clk15
clk16
clk17
DATA OUTPUT
CONVERT
SDI = 0 OR 1
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Figure 13. 2-Wire, Idle-High (CPOL = 1) Serial Clock, Operation Example
CS = LOW
SD0
D15
D14
D13
D12
D2
D1
D0
clk2
clk3
clk4 clk14
clk15
clk16
SCK
clk1
CONVERT
DATA OUTPUT
SDI = 0 OR 1
CONVERT
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from the part. Undershoot and overshoot should also be
minimized, particularly while the chip is converting. It is
thus beneficial to keep edge rates of about 10ns and limit
overshoot and undershoot to less than 0.3V.
Noisy external circuitry can potentially impact the output
under 2-wire operation. In particular, it is possible to get
the LTC2470/LTC2472 into an unknown state if an SCK
pulse is missed or noise triggers an extra SCK pulse. In
this situation, it is impossible to distinguish SDO = 1 (indicating conversion in progress) from valid “1” data bits.
A method to prevent this from happening is to read 32
bits each cycle instead of 16 and ignoring the last 16 data
bits. In the case where a noisy bus leads to an unknown
SCK clock count, the extra 16 SCK clock pulses will force
a new conversion and place the device in a known state.
Driving VCC and GND
In relation to the VCC and GND pins, the LTC2470/LTC2472
combines internal high frequency decoupling with damping
elements, which reduce the ADC performance sensitivity
to PCB layout and external components. Nevertheless,
the very high accuracy of this converter is best preserved by careful low and high frequency power supply
decoupling.
A 0.1µF, high quality, ceramic capacitor in parallel with
a 10µF low ESR ceramic capacitor should be connected
between the VCC and GND pins, as close as possible to the
package. The 0.1µF capacitor should be placed closest
to the ADC package. It is also desirable to avoid any via
in the circuit path, starting from the converter VCC pin,
passing through these two decoupling capacitors, and
returning to the converter GND pin. The area encompassed
by this circuit path, as well as the path length, should be
minimized.
As shown in Figure 15, REF– is used as the negative
reference voltage input to the ADC. This pin can be tied
directly to ground or Kelvin sensed to sensor ground. In
the case where REF– is used as a sense input, it should
be bypassed to ground with a 0.1μF ceramic capacitor in
parallel with a 10μF low ESR ceramic capacitor.
Very low impedance ground and power planes, and star
connections at both VCC and GND pins, are preferable.
The VCC pin should have two distinct connections: the
first to the decoupling capacitors described above, and
the second to the ground return for the power supply
voltage source.
REFOUT and COMP
The on chip 1.25V reference is internally tied to the
converter’s reference input and is output to the REFOUT
pin. A 0.1μF capacitor should be placed on the REFOUT
pin. It is possible to reduce this capacitor, but the transition
noise increases (see Figure 4). A 0.1μF capacitor should
also be placed on the COMP pin. This pin is tied to an
internal point in the reference and is used for stability.
INTERNAL
REFERENCE
VCC
ILEAK
RSW
15k
(TYP)
REFOUT
ILEAK
IN
(LTC2470)
IN+
(LTC2472)
VCC
ILEAK
ILEAK
VCC
IN–
(LTC2472)
RSW
15k
(TYP)
ILEAK
CEQ
0.35pF
(TYP)
RSW
15k
(TYP)
ILEAK
VCC
ILEAK
REF–
RSW
15k
(TYP)
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ILEAK
Figure 15. LTC2470/LTC2472 Analog Input/Reference
Equivalent Circuit
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In order for the reference to remain stable, the capacitor
placed on the COMP pin must be greater than or equal
to the capacitor tied to the REFOUT pin. The REFOUT pin
cannot be overridden by an external voltage.
Depending on the size of the capacitors tied to the REFOUT
and COMP pins, the internal reference has a corresponding
start up time. This start up time is typically 12ms when
0.1μF capacitors are used. The first conversion following
power up can be discarded using the data abort command or simply read and ignored. Depending on the value
chosen for CCOMP and CREFOUT, the reference startup can
take more than one conversion period, see Figure 3. If the
startup time is less than 1.2ms (833sps output rate) or
4.8ms (208sps output rate) then conversions following
the first period are accurate to the device specifications.
If the startup time exceeds 1.2ms or 4.8ms then the user
can wait the appropriate time or use the fixed conversion
period as a startup timer by ignoring results within the
unsettled period. Once the reference has settled all subsequent conversion results are valid. If the user places the
device into the sleep mode (SLP = 1, reference powered
down) the reference will require a startup time proportional
to the value of CCOMP and CREFOUT, see Figure 3.
If the reference is put to sleep (program SLP = 1 and CS =
1) the reference is powered down after the next conversion.
This last conversion result is valid. On CS falling edge,
the reference is powered back up. In order to ensure the
reference output has settled before the next conversion,
the power up time can be extended by delaying the data
read after the falling edge of CS. Once all 16 bits are read
from the device or CS is brought HIGH, the next conversion automatically begins. In the default operation, the
reference remains powered up at the conclusion of the
conversion cycle.
Driving VIN+ and VIN–
The input drive requirements can best be analyzed using
the equivalent circuit of Figure 16. The input signal VSIG is
connected to the ADC input pins (IN+ and IN–) through an
equivalent source resistance RS. This resistor includes both
the actual generator source resistance and any additional
optional resistors connected to the input pins. Optional
input capacitors CIN are also connected to the ADC input
pins. This capacitor is placed in parallel with the input
parasitic capacitance CPAR. This parasitic capacitance
includes elements from the printed circuit board (PCB)
IN
(LTC2470)
RS
SIG+
+
–
IN+
(LTC2472)
CIN
VCC
ILEAK
ILEAK
CEQ
0.35pF
(TYP)
CPAR
VCC
RS
SIG–
+
–
IN–
(LTC2472)
CIN
CPAR
ILEAK
ILEAK
RSW
15k
(TYP)
ICONV
RSW
15k
(TYP)
CEQ
0.35pF
(TYP)
ICONV
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Figure 16. LTC2470/LTC2472 Input Drive Equivalent Circuit
and the associated input pin of the ADC. Depending on the
PCB layout, CPAR has typical values between 2pF and 15pF.
In addition, the equivalent circuit of Figure 16 includes the
converter equivalent internal resistor RSW and sampling
capacitor CEQ.
There are some immediate trade-offs in RS and CIN without
needing a full circuit analysis. Increasing RS and CIN can
give the following benefits:
1) Due to the LTC2470/LTC2472’s input sampling algorithm, the input current drawn by either IN+ or IN– over
a conversion cycle is typically 50nA. A high RS • CIN
attenuates the high frequency components of the input
current, and RS values up to 1k result in <1LSB error.
2) The bandwidth from VSIG is reduced at the input pins
(IN+, IN– or IN). This bandwidth reduction isolates the
ADC from high frequency signals, and as such provides
simple anti-aliasing and input noise reduction.
3) Switching transients generated by the ADC are attenuated before they go back to the signal source.
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4) A large CIN gives a better AC ground at the input pins,
helping reduce reflections back to the signal source.
5) Increasing RS protects the ADC by limiting the current
during an outside-the-rails fault condition.
There is a limit to how large RS • CIN should be for a given
application. Increasing RS beyond a given point increases
the voltage drop across RS due to the input current,
to the point that significant measurement errors exist.
Additionally, for some applications, increasing the RS • CIN
product too much may unacceptably attenuate the signal
at frequencies of interest.
For most applications, it is desirable to implement CIN as
a high-quality 0.1µF ceramic capacitor and to set RS ≤
1k. This capacitor should be located as close as possible
to the actual IN+, IN– and IN package pins. Furthermore,
the area encompassed by this circuit path, as well as the
path length, should be minimized.
In the case of a 2-wire sensor that is not remotely
grounded, it is desirable to split RS and place series
resistors in the ADC input line as well as in the sensor
ground return line, which should be tied to the ADC GND
pin using a star connection topology.
Figure 17 shows the measured LTC2472 INL vs Input
Voltage as a function of RS value with an input capacitor
CIN = 0.1µF.
In some cases, RS can be increased above these guidelines.
The input current is zero when the ADC is either in sleep
or I/O modes. Thus, if the time constant of the input RC
circuit t = RS • CIN, is of the same order of magnitude or
longer than the time periods between actual conversions,
then one can consider the input current to be reduced
correspondingly.
These considerations need to be balanced out by the input
signal bandwidth. The 3dB bandwidth ≈ 1/(2pRSCIN).
Finally, if the recommended choice for CIN is unacceptable
for the user’s specific application, an alternate strategy is to
eliminate CIN and minimize CPAR and RS. In practical terms,
this configuration corresponds to a low impedance sensor
directly connected to the ADC through minimum length
traces. Actual applications include current measurements
through low value sense resistors, temperature measurements, low impedance voltage source monitoring, and so
on. The resultant INL vs VIN is shown in Figure 18. The
measurements of Figure 18 include a capacitor CPAR corresponding to a minimum sized layout pad and a minimum
width input trace of about 1 inch length.
Signal Bandwidth, Transition Noise and Noise
Equivalent Input Bandwidth
The LTC2470/LTC2472 include a sinc2 type digital filter. The
first notch is located at 416Hz if the 208sps output rate is
selected and 1666Hz if the 833sps output rate is selected.
The calculated input signal attenuation vs. frequency over a
wide frequency range is shown in Figure 19. The calculated
input signal attenuation vs. frequency at low frequencies
is shown in Figure 20. The converter noise level is about
3µVRMS and can be modeled by a white noise source connected at the input of a noise-free converter.
On a related note, the LTC2472 uses two separate A/D
converters to digitize the positive and negative inputs.
Each of these A/D converters has 3µVRMS transition noise.
If one of the input voltages is within this small transition
noise band, then the output will fluctuate one bit, regardless of the value of the other input voltage. If both of the
input voltages are within their transition noise bands, the
output can fluctuate 2 bits.
For a simple system noise analysis, the VIN drive circuit can
be modeled as a single-pole equivalent circuit characterized by a pole location fi and a noise spectral density ni.
If the converter has an unlimited bandwidth, or at least a
bandwidth substantially larger than fi, then the total noise
contribution of the external drive circuit would be:
Vn = ni π / 2 • fi
Then, the total system noise level can be estimated as
the square root of the sum of (Vn2) and the square of the
LTC2470/LTC2472 noise floor.
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applications information
6
4
3
RS = 1k
2
RS = 1k
2
CIN = 0
VCC = 5V
TA = 25°C
4
INL (LSB)
INL (LSB)
6
CIN = 0.1µF
VCC = 5V
TA = 25°C
5
1
0
0
RS = 0k
–2
–1
–2
RS = 0k
–4
–3
–4
–1.25
0.25
0.75
–0.75
–0.25
DIFFERENTIAL INPUT VOLTAGE (V)
–6
–1.25
1.25
0.25
0.75
–0.75
–0.25
DIFFERENTIAL INPUT VOLTAGE (V)
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Figure 18. Measured INL vs Input Voltage
0
0
–20
–20
INPUT SIGNAL ATTENUATIOIN (dB)
INPUT SIGNAL ATTENUATION (dB)
Figure 17. Measured INL vs Input Voltage
–40
–60
–80
–100
–40
–60
–80
–100
–120
–140
–120
0
5
10
20
15
–140
0
INPUT SIGNAL FREQUENCY (MHz)
1000
3000
4000
2000
INPUT SIGNAL FREQUENCY (Hz)
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Figure 20. LTC2472 Input Signal Attenuation vs
Frequency (208sps Mode)
0
0
–20
–20
–40
–60
–80
–100
5000
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INPUT SIGNAL ATTENUATIOIN (dB)
INPUT SIGNAL ATTENUATIOIN (dB)
Figure 19. LTC2472 Input Signal Attenuation vs
Frequency (208sps Mode)
–40
–60
–80
–100
–120
–140
1.25
–120
0
5
15
10
INPUT SIGNAL FREQUENCY (MHz)
20
–140
0
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Figure 21. LTC2472 Input Signal Attenuation vs
Frequency (833sps Mode)
5
15
10
INPUT SIGNAL FREQUENCY (kHz)
20
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Figure 22. LTC2472 Input Signal Attenuation vs
Frequency (833sps Mode)
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Package Description
Please refer to http://www.linear.com/designtools/packaging/ for the most recent package drawings.
DD Package
12-Lead Plastic DFN (3mm × 3mm)
(Reference LTC DWG # 05-08-1725 Rev A)
0.70 ±0.05
3.50 ±0.05
2.10 ±0.05
2.38 ±0.05
1.65 ±0.05
PACKAGE
OUTLINE
0.25 ±0.05
0.45 BSC
2.25 REF
RECOMMENDED SOLDER PAD PITCH AND DIMENSIONS
APPLY SOLDER MASK TO AREAS THAT ARE NOT SOLDERED
3.00 ±0.10
(4 SIDES)
R = 0.115
TYP
7
0.40 ±0.10
12
2.38 ±0.10
1.65 ±0.10
PIN 1 NOTCH
R = 0.20 OR
0.25 × 45°
CHAMFER
PIN 1
TOP MARK
(SEE NOTE 6)
6
0.200 REF
1
0.23 ±0.05
0.45 BSC
0.75 ±0.05
2.25 REF
0.00 – 0.05
(DD12) DFN 0106 REV A
BOTTOM VIEW—EXPOSED PAD
NOTE:
1. DRAWING IS NOT A JEDEC PACKAGE OUTLINE
2. DRAWING NOT TO SCALE
3. ALL DIMENSIONS ARE IN MILLIMETERS
4. DIMENSIONS OF EXPOSED PAD ON BOTTOM OF PACKAGE DO NOT INCLUDE
MOLD FLASH. MOLD FLASH, IF PRESENT, SHALL NOT EXCEED 0.15mm ON ANY SIDE
5. EXPOSED PAD AND TIE BARS SHALL BE SOLDER PLATED
6. SHADED AREA IS ONLY A REFERENCE FOR PIN 1 LOCATION ON THE
TOP AND BOTTOM OF PACKAGE
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Package Description
Please refer to http://www.linear.com/designtools/packaging/ for the most recent package drawings.
MS Package
12-Lead Plastic MSOP
(Reference LTC DWG # 05-08-1668 Rev A)
0.889 ±0.127
(.035 ±.005)
5.10
(.201)
MIN
3.20 – 3.45
(.126 – .136)
4.039 ±0.102
(.159 ±.004)
(NOTE 3)
0.65
(.0256)
BSC
0.42 ±0.038
(.0165 ±.0015)
TYP
12 11 10 9 8 7
RECOMMENDED SOLDER PAD LAYOUT
0.254
(.010)
DETAIL “A”
3.00 ±0.102
(.118 ±.004)
(NOTE 4)
4.90 ±0.152
(.193 ±.006)
0° – 6° TYP
0.406 ±0.076
(.016 ±.003)
REF
GAUGE PLANE
0.53 ±0.152
(.021 ±.006)
DETAIL “A”
0.18
(.007)
SEATING
PLANE
1 2 3 4 5 6
1.10
(.043)
MAX
0.22 – 0.38
(.009 – .015)
TYP
0.650
(.0256)
BSC
NOTE:
1. DIMENSIONS IN MILLIMETER/(INCH)
2. DRAWING NOT TO SCALE
3. DIMENSION DOES NOT INCLUDE MOLD FLASH, PROTRUSIONS OR GATE BURRS.
MOLD FLASH, PROTRUSIONS OR GATE BURRS SHALL NOT EXCEED 0.152mm (.006") PER SIDE
4. DIMENSION DOES NOT INCLUDE INTERLEAD FLASH OR PROTRUSIONS.
INTERLEAD FLASH OR PROTRUSIONS SHALL NOT EXCEED 0.152mm (.006") PER SIDE
5. LEAD COPLANARITY (BOTTOM OF LEADS AFTER FORMING) SHALL BE 0.102mm (.004") MAX
0.86
(.034)
REF
0.1016 ±0.0508
(.004 ±.002)
MSOP (MS12) 0213 REV A
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Revision History
REV
DATE
DESCRIPTION
A
9/13
Clarified maximum operating output rate as 208sps/833sps
PAGE NUMBER
B
1/14
Removed No Missing Codes Resolution
Global
1, 3
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Typical Application
10µF
VCC
0.1µF
0.1µF
1µF
CS SCK SDO
1
IN+
IN–
1k
1k
9
0.1µF
0.1µF
IN+
12
REFOUT VCC
LTC2472
CS
SCK
3
U1*
VCC V+
1 10V
2
5V
µC
6
CS
4
SCK/SCL
7
MOSI/SDA
5
MISO/SDO
5
6
SDO
IN–
4
10
SDI
COMP REF– GND
0.1µF
2
8
7, 11
0.1µF
GND GND GND
3
8
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