AD EVAL-AD7949CBZ

14-Bit, 8-Channel,
250 kSPS PulSAR ADC
AD7949
FEATURES
APPLICATIONS
Battery-powered equipment
Medical instruments: ECG/EKG
Mobile communications: GPS
Personal digital assistants
Power line monitoring
Data acquisition
Seismic data acquisition systems
Instrumentation
Process control
FUNCTIONAL BLOCK DIAGRAM
0.5V TO 4.096V
0.1µF
2.7V TO 5V
0.5V TO VDD
22µF
REFIN
REF
BAND GAP
REF
VDD
1.8V
VIO TO
VDD
AD7949
TEMP
SENSOR
IN0
IN1
IN2
IN3
IN4
IN5
IN6
IN7
CNV
16-BIT SAR
ADC
MUX
ONE-POLE
LPF
SPI SERIAL
INTERFACE
SCK
SDO
DIN
SEQUENCER
COM
07351-001
14-bit resolution with no missing codes
8-channel multiplexer with choice of inputs
Unipolar single ended
Differential (GND sense)
Pseudobipolar
Throughput: 250 kSPS
INL/DNL: ±0.5 LSB typical
SINAD: 85 dB @ 20 kHz
THD: 100 dB @ 20 kHz
Analog input range: 0 V to VREF with VREF up to VDD
Multiple reference types
Internal selectable 2.5 V or 4.096 V
External buffered (up to 4.096 V)
External (up to VDD)
Internal temperature sensor
Channel sequencer, selectable 1-pole filter, busy indicator
No pipeline delay, SAR architecture
Single-supply 2.7 V to 5.5 V operation with
1.8 V to 5 V logic interface
Serial interface compatible with SPI, MICROWIRE,
QSPI, and DSP
Power dissipation
2.9 mW @ 2.5 V/200 kSPS
10.8 mW @ 5 V/250 kSPS
Standby current: 50 nA
20-lead 4 mm × 4 mm LFCSP package
GND
Figure 1.
Table 1. Multichannel 14-/16-Bit PulSAR® ADC
Type
14-Bit
16-Bit
16-Bit
Channels
8
4
8
250 kSPS
AD7949
AD7682
AD7689
500 kSPS
AD7699
ADC Driver
ADA4841-x
ADA4841-x
ADA4841-x
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The AD7949 is an 8-channel, 14-bit, charge redistribution
successive approximation register (SAR) analog-to-digital
converter (ADC) that operates from a single power supply, VDD.
The AD7949 contains all components for use in a multichannel,
low power data acquisition system, including a true 14-bit SAR
ADC with no missing codes; an 8-channel, low crosstalk multiplexer useful for configuring the inputs as single ended (with or
without ground sense), differential, or bipolar; an internal low
drift reference (selectable 2.5 V or 4.096 V) and buffer; a
temperature sensor; a selectable one-pole filter; and a sequencer
that is useful when channels are continuously scanned in order.
The AD7949 uses a simple SPI interface for writing to the
configuration register and receiving conversion results. The SPI
interface uses a separate supply, VIO, which is set to the host
logic level. Power dissipation scales with throughput.
The AD7949 is housed in a tiny 20-lead LFCSP with operation
specified from −40°C to +85°C.
Rev. A
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AD7949
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Features .............................................................................................. 1
Typical Connection Diagrams.................................................. 16
Applications....................................................................................... 1
Analog Inputs ............................................................................. 17
Functional Block Diagram .............................................................. 1
Driver Amplifier Choice ........................................................... 18
General Description ......................................................................... 1
Voltage Reference Output/Input .............................................. 19
Revision History ............................................................................... 2
Power Supply............................................................................... 20
Specifications..................................................................................... 3
Supplying the ADC from the Reference.................................. 20
Timing Specifications....................................................................... 6
Digital Interface .............................................................................. 21
Absolute Maximum Ratings............................................................ 8
Configuration Register, CFG .................................................... 22
ESD Caution.................................................................................. 8
Pin Configuration and Function Descriptions............................. 9
Read/Write Spanning Conversion Without a
Busy Indicator............................................................................. 23
Typical Performance Characteristics ........................................... 10
Read/Write Spanning Conversion with a Busy Indicator..... 24
Terminology .................................................................................... 13
Application Hints ........................................................................... 25
Theory of Operation ...................................................................... 14
Layout .......................................................................................... 25
Overview...................................................................................... 14
Evaluating AD7949 Performance............................................. 25
Converter Operation.................................................................. 14
Outline Dimensions ....................................................................... 26
Transfer Functions...................................................................... 15
Ordering Guide .......................................................................... 26
REVISION HISTORY
5/08—Rev. 0 to Rev. A
Changes to Ordering Guide .......................................................... 26
5/08—Revision 0: Initial Version
Rev. A | Page 2 of 28
AD7949
SPECIFICATIONS
VDD = 2.5 V to 5.5 V, VIO = 2.3 V to VDD, VREF = VDD, all specifications TMIN to TMAX, unless otherwise noted.
Table 2.
Parameter
RESOLUTION
ANALOG INPUT
Voltage Range
Absolute Input Voltage
Analog Input CMRR
Leakage Current at 25°C
Input Impedance 1
THROUGHPUT
Conversion Rate
Full Bandwidth 2
¼ Bandwidth2
Transient Response
ACCURACY
No Missing Codes
Integral Linearity Error
Differential Linearity Error
Transition Noise
Gain Error 4
Gain Error Match
Gain Error Temperature Drift
Offset Error4
Offset Error Match
Offset Error Temperature Drift
Power Supply Sensitivity
Conditions/Comments
Min
14
Unipolar mode
Bipolar mode
Positive input, unipolar and bipolar modes
Negative or COM input, unipolar mode
Negative or COM input, bipolar mode
fIN = 250 kHz
Acquisition phase
0
−VREF/2
−0.1
−0.1
VREF/2 − 0.1
VDD = 4.5 V to 5.5 V
VDD = 2.3 V to 4.5 V
VDD = 4.5 V to 5.5 V
VDD = 2.3 V to 4.5 V
Full-scale step, full bandwidth
Full-scale step, ¼ bandwidth
0
0
0
0
14
−1
−1
REF = VDD = 5 V
−5
−1
−1
VDD = 5 V ± 5%
Rev. A | Page 3 of 28
Typ
VREF/2
68
1
Max
Unit
Bits
+VREF
+VREF/2
VREF + 0.1
+0.1
VREF/2 + 0.1
V
dB
nA
250
200
62.5
50
1.8
14.8
±0.5
±0.25
0.1
±0.5
±0.2
±1
±0.5
±0.2
±1
±0.2
V
+1
+1
+5
+1
+1
kSPS
kSPS
kSPS
kSPS
μs
μs
Bits
LSB 3
LSB
LSB
LSB
LSB
ppm/°C
LSB
LSB
ppm/°C
LSB
AD7949
Parameter
AC ACCURACY 5
Dynamic Range
Signal-to-Noise
SINAD
Total Harmonic Distortion
Spurious-Free Dynamic Range
Channel-to-Channel Crosstalk
SAMPLING DYNAMICS
−3 dB Input Bandwidth
Aperture Delay
INTERNAL REFERENCE
REF Output Voltage
REFIN Output Voltage 7
REF Output Current
Temperature Drift
Line Regulation
Long-Term Drift
Turn-On Settling Time
EXTERNAL REFERENCE
Voltage Range
Current Drain
TEMPERATURE SENSOR
Output Voltage 8
Temperature Sensitivity
DIGITAL INPUTS
Logic Levels
VIL
VIH
IIL
IIH
DIGITAL OUTPUTS
Data Format 9
Pipeline Delay 10
VOL
VOH
Conditions/Comments
Min
Typ
dB 6
dB
dB
dB
dB
dB
dB
dB
dB
dB
dB
MHz
ns
84.5
Selectable
VDD = 5 V
0.425
1.7
2.5
2.5 V, @ 25°C
4.096 V, @ 25°C
2.5 V, @ 25°C
4.096 V, @ 25°C
2.490
4.086
2.500
4.096
1.2
2.3
±300
±10
±15
50
5
VDD = 5 V ± 5%
1000 hours
CREF = 10 μF
REF input
REFIN input (buffered)
250 kSPS, REF = 5 V
2.510
4.106
V
V
V
V
μA
ppm/°C
ppm/V
ppm
ms
VDD + 0.3
VDD − 0.2
50
V
V
μA
283
1
mV
mV/°C
0.5
0.5
@ 25°C
−0.3
0.7 × VIO
−1
−1
ISINK = +500 μA
ISOURCE = −500 μA
VIO − 0.3
Rev. A | Page 4 of 28
Unit
85.6
85.5
85
84
85
33.5
85
84
−100
108
−125
fIN = 20 kHz, VREF = 5 V
fIN = 20 kHz, VREF = 4.096 V internal REF
fIN = 20 kHz, VREF = 2.5 V internal REF
fIN = 20 kHz, VREF = 5 V
fIN = 20 kHz, VREF = 5 V, −60 dB input
fIN = 20 kHz, VREF = 4.096 V internal REF
fIN = 20 kHz, VREF = 2.5 V internal REF
fIN = 20 kHz
fIN = 20 kHz
fIN = 100 kHz on adjacent channel(s)
84
Max
+0.3 × VIO
VIO + 0.3
+1
+1
V
V
μA
μA
0.4
V
V
AD7949
Parameter
POWER SUPPLIES
VDD
VIO
Standby Current 11, 12
Power Dissipation
Energy per Conversion
TEMPERATURE RANGE 13
Specified Performance
Conditions/Comments
Min
Specified performance
Specified performance
Operating range
VDD and VIO = 5 V, @ 25°C
VDD = 2.5 V, 100 SPS throughput
VDD = 2.5V, 100 kSPS throughput
VDD = 2.5 V, 200 kSPS throughput
VDD = 5 V , 250 kSPS throughput
VDD = 5 V, 250 kSPS throughput with internal
reference
2.3
2.3
1.8
Typ
50
1.5
1.45
2.9
10.8
13.5
Max
Unit
5.5
VDD + 0.3
VDD + 0.3
V
V
V
nA
μW
mW
mW
mW
mW
2.0
4.0
12.5
15.5
50
TMIN to TMAX
−40
1
nJ
+85
°C
See the Analog Inputs section.
The bandwidth is set with the configuration register
LSB means least significant bit. With the 5 V input range, one LSB = 305 μV.
4
See the Terminology section. These specifications include full temperature range variation but not the error contribution from the external reference.
5
With VDD = 5 V, unless otherwise noted.
6
All specifications expressed in decibels are referred to a full-scale input FSR and tested with an input signal at 0.5 dB below full scale, unless otherwise specified.
7
This is the output from the internal band gap.
8
The output voltage is internal and present on a dedicated multiplexer input.
9
Unipolar mode: serial 14-bit straight binary.
Bipolar mode: serial 14-bit twos complement.
10
Conversion results available immediately after completed conversion.
11
With all digital inputs forced to VIO or GND as required.
12
During acquisition phase.
13
Contact an Analog Devices, Inc., sales representative for the extended temperature range.
2
3
Rev. A | Page 5 of 28
AD7949
TIMING SPECIFICATIONS
VDD = 4.5 V to 5.5 V, VIO = 2.3 V to VDD, all specifications TMIN to TMAX, unless otherwise noted.
Table 3. 1
Parameter
Conversion Time: CNV Rising Edge to Data Available
Acquisition Time
Time Between Conversions
CNV Pulse Width
Data Write/Read During Conversion
SCK Period
SCK Low Time
SCK High Time
SCK Falling Edge to Data Remains Valid
SCK Falling Edge to Data Valid Delay
VIO Above 4.5 V
VIO Above 3 V
VIO Above 2.7 V
VIO Above 2.3 V
CNV Low to SDO D15 MSB Valid
VIO Above 4.5 V
VIO Above 3 V
VIO Above 2.7 V
VIO Above 2.3 V
CNV High or Last SCK Falling Edge to SDO High Impedance
CNV Low to SCK Rising Edge
DIN Valid Setup Time from SCK Falling Edge
DIN Valid Hold Time from SCK Falling Edge
1
Symbol
tCONV
tACQ
tCYC
tCNVH
tDATA
tSCK
tSCKL
tSCKH
tHSDO
tDSDO
Min
Typ
Max
2.2
1.8
4
10
1.0
15
7
7
4
Unit
μs
μs
μs
ns
μs
ns
ns
ns
ns
16
17
18
19
ns
ns
ns
ns
15
17
18
22
25
ns
ns
ns
ns
ns
ns
ns
ns
tEN
tDIS
tCLSCK
tSDIN
tHDIN
See Figure 2 and Figure 3 for load conditions.
Rev. A | Page 6 of 28
10
4
4
AD7949
VDD = 2.3 V to 4.5 V, VIO = 2.3 V to VDD, all specifications TMIN to TMAX, unless otherwise noted.
Table 4. 1
Parameter
Conversion Time: CNV Rising Edge to Data Available
Acquisition Time
Time Between Conversions
CNV Pulse Width
Data Write/Read During Conversion
SCK Period
SCK Low Time
SCK High Time
SCK Falling Edge to Data Remains Valid
SCK Falling Edge to Data Valid Delay
VIO Above 3 V
VIO Above 2.7 V
VIO Above 2.3 V
CNV Low to SDO D15 MSB Valid
VIO Above 3 V
VIO Above 2.7 V
VIO Above 2.3 V
CNV High or Last SCK Falling Edge to SDO High Impedance
CNV Low to SCK Rising Edge
SDI Valid Setup Time from SCK Falling Edge
SDI Valid Hold Time from SCK Falling Edge
Min
Max
3.2
1.0
25
12
12
5
Unit
μs
μs
μs
ns
μs
ns
ns
ns
ns
24
30
37
ns
ns
ns
21
27
35
50
ns
ns
ns
ns
ns
ns
ns
tEN
tDIS
tCLSCK
tSDIN
tHDIN
10
5
5
See Figure 2 and Figure 3 for load conditions.
500µA
IOL
1.4V
TO SDO
CL
50pF
500µA
IOH
Figure 2. Load Circuit for Digital Interface Timing
70% VIO
30% VIO
tDELAY
2V OR VIO –
0.5V1
0.8V OR 0.5V2
2V OR VIO – 0.5V1
0.8V OR 0.5V2
2V IF VIO ABOVE 2.5V, VIO – 0.5V IF VIO BELOW 2.5V.
0.8V IF VIO ABOVE 2.5V, 0.5V IF VIO BELOW 2.5V.
Figure 3. Voltage Levels for Timing
Rev. A | Page 7 of 28
07351-003
tDELAY
1
2
Typ
1.8
5
10
07351-002
1
Symbol
tCONV
tACQ
tCYC
tCNVH
tDATA
tSCK
tSCKL
tSCKH
tHSDO
tDSDO
AD7949
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
Table 5.
Parameter
Analog Inputs
INx, 1 COM1
REF, REFIN
Supply Voltages
VDD, VIO to GND
VDD to VIO
DIN, CNV, SCK to GND 2
SDO to GND
Storage Temperature Range
Junction Temperature
θJA Thermal Impedance (LFCSP)
θJC Thermal Impedance (LFCSP)
1
2
Rating
GND − 0.3 V to VDD + 0.3 V
or VDD ± 130 mA
GND − 0.3 V to VDD + 0.3 V
−0.3 V to +7 V
±7 V
−0.3 V to VIO + 0.3 V
−0.3 V to VIO + 0.3 V
−65°C to +150°C
150°C
47.6°C/W
4.4°C/W
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 indicated in the operational
section of this specification is not implied. Exposure to absolute
maximum rating conditions for extended periods may affect
device reliability.
ESD CAUTION
See the Analog Inputs section.
CNV must be low during power up. See the Power Supply section.
Rev. A | Page 8 of 28
AD7949
20
19
18
17
16
VDD
IN3
IN2
IN1
IN0
PIN CONFIGURATION AND FUNCTION DESCRIPTIONS
PIN 1
INDICATOR
AD7949
TOP VIEW
(Not to Scale)
15
14
13
12
11
VIO
SDO
SCK
DIN
CNV
07351-004
1
2
3
4
5
IN4 6
IN5 7
IN6 8
IN7 9
COM 10
VDD
REF
REFIN
GND
GND
Figure 4. 20-Lead LFCSP Pin Configuration
Table 6. Pin Function Descriptions
Pin No.
1, 20
Mnemonic
VDD
Type 1
P
2
REF
AI/O
3
REFIN
AI/O
4, 5
6 to 9
10
GND
IN4 to IN7
COM
P
AI
AI
11
CNV
DI
12
DIN
DI
13
SCK
DI
14
SDO
DO
15
VIO
P
16 to 19
IN0 to IN3
AI
Description
Power Supply. Nominally 2.5 V to 5.5 V when using an external reference and decoupled with
10 μF and 100 nF capacitors.
When using the internal reference for 2.5 V output, the minimum should be 3.0 V.
When using the internal reference for 4.096 V output, the minimum should be 4.5 V.
Reference Input/Output. See the Voltage Reference Output/Input section.
When the internal reference is enabled, this pin produces a selectable system reference = 2.5 V or
4.096 V.
When the internal reference is disabled and the buffer is enabled, REF produces a buffered
version of the voltage present on the REFIN pin (4.096 V maximum) useful when using low cost,
low power references.
For improved drift performance, connect a precision reference to REF (0.5 V to VDD).
For any reference method, this pin needs decoupling with an external 10 μF capacitor
connected as close to REF as possible. See the Reference Decoupling section.
Internal Reference Output/Reference Buffer Input. See the Voltage Reference Output/Input
section.
When using the internal reference, the internal unbuffered reference voltage is present and
needs decoupling with a 0.1μF capacitor.
When using the internal reference buffer, apply a source between 0.5 V and 4.096 V that is
buffered to the REF pin as described above.
Power Supply Ground.
Channel 4 through Channel 7 Analog Inputs.
Common Channel Input. All channels [7:0] can be referenced to a common mode point of 0 V or
VREF/2 V.
Convert Input. On the rising edge, CNV initiates the conversion. During conversion, if CNV is
held high, the busy indictor is enabled.
Data Input. This input is used for writing to the 14-bit configuration register. The configuration
register can be written to during and after conversion.
Serial Data Clock Input. This input is used to clock out the data on ADO and clock in data on DIN
in an MSB first fashion.
Serial Data Output. The conversion result is output on this pin synchronized to SCK. In unipolar
modes, conversion results are straight binary; in bipolar modes, conversion results are twos
complement.
Input/Output Interface Digital Power. Nominally at the same supply as the host interface (1.8 V,
2.5 V, 3 V, or 5 V).
Channel 0 through Channel 3 Analog Inputs.
1
AI = analog input, AI/O = analog input/output, DI = digital input, DO = digital output, and P = power.
Rev. A | Page 9 of 28
AD7949
TYPICAL PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS
1.0
1.0
0.5
0.5
DNL (LSB)
0
4,096
8,192
12,288
16,384
CODES
–1.0
07351-006
0
259,473
250k
200k
200k
16,384
150k
150k
100k
100k
50k
50k
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
1FFD
1FFE
1FFF
2000
2001
2002
2003
0
0
07351-007
0
1FFC
VREF = VDD = 2.5V
0
0
955
1FFC 1FFD 1FFE 1FFF
2000
693
0
0
0
2001
2002
2003
2004
CODE IN HEX
Figure 6. Histogram of a DC Input at Code Center
07351-010
COUNTS
250k
CODE IN HEX
Figure 9. Histogram of a DC Input at Code Center
0
0
VREF = VDD = 5V
fS= 250kSPS
fIN = 19.9kHz
SNR = 85.3dB
SINAD = 85.2dB
THD = –100dB
SFDR = 103dB
SECOND HARMONIC = –110dB
THIRD HARMONIC = –103dB
–40
–60
VREF = VDD = 2.5V
fs= 200kSPS
fIN = 19.9kHz
SNR = 84.2dB
SINAD = 82.4dB
THD = –84dB
SFDR = 85dB
SECOND HARMONIC = –100dB
THIRD HARMONIC = –85dB
–20
AMPLITUDE (dB of Full-Scale)
–20
–80
–100
–120
–140
–40
–60
–80
–100
–120
–140
–160
0
25
50
75
100
FREQUENCY (kHz)
125
07351-008
AMPLITUDE (dB of Full-Scale)
12,288
300k
VREF = VDD = 5V
261,120
–160
8,192
Figure 8. Differential Nonlinearity vs. Code, VREF = VDD = 5 V
300k
0
4,096
CODES
Figure 5. Integral Nonlinearity vs. Code, VREF = VDD = 5 V
COUNTS
0
07351-009
–0.5
–0.5
–1.0
0
Figure 7. 20 kHz FFT, VREF = VDD = 5 V
–180
0
25
50
75
FREQUENCY (kHz)
Figure 10. 20 kHz FFT, VREF = VDD = 2.5 V
Rev. A | Page 10 of 28
100
07351-011
INL (LSB)
VDD = 2.5 V to 5.5 V, VREF = 2.5 V to 5 V, VIO = 2.3 V to VDD
90
90
85
85
80
80
SINAD (dB)
75
75
70
70
50
100
150
200
FREQUENCY (kHz)
60
0
50
15.5
SNR
SINAD
ENOB
86
15.0
130
–60
125
–65
120
–70
115
–75
14.5
82
14.0
SFDR (dB)
84
ENOB (Bits)
110
80
–90
95
–95
THD
2.5
3.0
3.5
4.0
4.5
5.0
5.5
REFERENCE VOLTAGE (V)
–105
80
–110
75
–115
1.5
2.0
2.5
3.0
3.5
4.0
4.5
–120
5.5
5.0
REFERENCE VOLTAGE (V)
Figure 12. SNR, SINAD, and ENOB vs. Reference Voltage
Figure 15. SFDR and THD vs. Reference Voltage
–90
90
fIN = 20kHz
fIN = 20kHz
VDD = VREF = 5V
85
–95
VDD = VREF = 2.5V
VDD = VREF = 5V
THD (dB)
80
75
VDD = VREF = 2.5V
–100
70
–105
65
60
–55
–35
–15
5
25
45
65
TEMPERATURE (°C)
85
105
125
–110
–55
07351-014
SNR (dB)
–100
85
70
1.0
07351-013
2.0
–85
100
13.5
13.0
–80
SFDR
105
90
1.5
200
Figure 14. SINAD vs. Frequency
88
78
1.0
150
FREQUENCY (kHz)
Figure 11. SNR vs. Frequency
SNR, SINAD (dB)
100
07351-012
0
65
= 5V, –0.5dB
= 5V, –10dB
= 2.5V, –0.5dB
= 2.5V, –10dB
THD (dB)
60
VDD = VREF
VDD = VREF
VDD = VREF
VDD = VREF
07351-016
65
= 5V, –0.5dB
= 5V, –10dB
= 2.5V, –0.5dB
= 2.5V, –10dB
07351-041
VDD = VREF
VDD = VREF
VDD = VREF
VDD = VREF
–35
–15
5
25
45
65
TEMPERATURE (°C)
Figure 13. SNR vs. Temperature
Figure 16. THD vs. Temperature
Rev. A | Page 11 of 28
85
105
125
07351-017
SNR (dB)
AD7949
AD7949
2750
100
2.5V INTERNAL REF
4.096V INTERNAL REF
INTERNAL BUFFER, TEMP ON
INTERNAL BUFFER, TEMP OFF
EXTERNAL REF, TEMP ON
EXTERNAL REF, TEMP OFF
VIO
VDD CURRENT (µA)
2250
–90
–100
0
50
100
150
200
FREQUENCY (kHz)
60
1500
50
1250
40
1000
30
750
2.5
3.0
89
20
5.5
5.0
3000
fIN = 20kHz
180
fS = 200kSPS
2750
87
160
VDD CURRENT (µA)
2500
VDD = VREF = 5V
86
SNR (dB)
4.5
Figure 20. Operating Currents vs. Supply
88
85
84
VDD = VREF = 2.5V
83
82
140
VDD = 5V, INTERNAL 4.096V REF
2250
120
2000
100
VDD = 5V, EXTERNAL REF
1750
1500
81
80
80
60
VIO
VDD = 2.5, EXTERNAL REF
1250
79
–8
–6
–4
–2
0
INPUT LEVEL (dB)
40
1000
–55
07351-018
78
–10
–35
–15
5
25
45
65
85
105
20
125
TEMPERATURE (°C)
Figure 18. SNR vs. Input Level
Figure 21. Operating Currents vs. Temperature
2
25
VDD = 2.5V, 85°C
20
TDSDO DELAY (ns)
1
0
–1
–2
–55
UNIPOLAR ZERO
UNIPOLAR GAIN
BIPOLAR ZERO
BIPOLAR GAIN
–35
–15
5
15
VDD = 2.5V, 25°C
10
VDD = 5V, 85°C
VDD = 5V, 25°C
5
VDD = 3.3V, 85°C
VDD = 3.3V, 25°C
25
45
65
85
105
TEMPERATURE (°C)
125
0
07351-020
OFFSET ERROR AND GAIN ERROR (LSB)
4.0
VDD SUPPLY (V)
Figure 17. THD vs. Frequency
90
3.5
Figure 19. Offset and Gain Errors vs. Temperature
0
20
40
60
80
SDO CAPACITIVE LOAD (pF)
100
120
Figure 22. tDSDO Delay vs. SDO Capacitance Load and Supply
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07351-022
–120
= 5V, –0.5dB
= 2.5V, –0.5dB
= 2.5V, –10dB
= 5V, –10dB
70
1750
07351-015
VDD = VREF
VDD = VREF
VDD = VREF
VDD = VREF
–110
2000
80
07351-023
THD (dB)
–80
90
VIO CURRENT (µA)
2500
–70
fS = 200kSPS
07351-021
–60
AD7949
TERMINOLOGY
Least Significant Bit (LSB)
The LSB is the smallest increment that can be represented by a
converter. For an analog-to-digital converter with N bits of
resolution, the LSB expressed in volts is
LSB (V) =
VREF
2N
Integral Nonlinearity Error (INL)
INL refers to the deviation of each individual code from a line
drawn from negative full scale through positive full scale. The
point used as negative full scale occurs ½ LSB before the first
code transition. Positive full scale is defined as a level 1½ LSB
beyond the last code transition. The deviation is measured from
the middle of each code to the true straight line (see Figure 24).
Differential Nonlinearity Error (DNL)
In an ideal ADC, code transitions are 1 LSB apart. DNL is the
maximum deviation from this ideal value. It is often specified in
terms of resolution for which no missing codes are guaranteed.
Offset Error
The first transition should occur at a level ½ LSB above analog
ground. The unipolar offset error is the deviation of the actual
transition from that point.
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)
SNR is the ratio of the rms value of the actual input signal to the
rms sum of all other spectral components below the Nyquist
frequency, excluding harmonics and dc. The value for SNR is
expressed in decibels.
Signal-to-(Noise + Distortion) Ratio (SINAD)
SINAD is the ratio of the rms value of the actual input signal to
the rms sum of all other spectral components below the Nyquist
frequency, including harmonics but excluding dc. The value for
SINAD is expressed in decibels.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)
THD is the ratio of the rms sum of the first five harmonic
components to the rms value of a full-scale input signal and is
expressed in decibels.
Spurious-Free Dynamic Range (SFDR)
SFDR is the difference, in decibels, between the rms amplitude
of the input signal and the peak spurious signal.
Effective Number of Bits (ENOB)
ENOB is a measurement of the resolution with a sine wave
input. It is related to SINAD by the formula
ENOB = (SINADdB − 1.76)/6.02
Gain Error
and is expressed in bits.
The last transition (from 111 … 10 to 111 … 11) should occur
for an analog voltage 1½ LSB below the nominal full scale. The
gain error is the deviation in LSB (or percentage of full-scale
range) of the actual level of the last transition from the ideal
level after the offset error is adjusted out. Closely related is the
full-scale error (also in LSB or percentage of full-scale range),
which includes the effects of the offset error.
Channel-to-Channel Crosstalk
Channel-to-channel crosstalk is a measure of the level of
crosstalk between any two adjacent channels. It is measured by
applying a dc to the channel under test and applying a full-scale,
100 kHz sine wave signal to the adjacent channel(s). The
crosstalk is the amount of signal that leaks into the test channel
and is expressed in decibels.
Aperture Delay
Aperture delay is the measure of the acquisition performance. It
is the time between the rising edge of the CNV input and the
point at which the input signal is held for a conversion.
Reference Voltage Temperature Coefficient
Reference voltage temperature coefficient is derived from the
typical shift of output voltage at 25°C on a sample of parts at the
maximum and minimum reference output voltage (VREF) measured at TMIN, T (25°C), and TMAX. It is expressed in ppm/°C as
Transient Response
Transient response is the time required for the ADC to accurately
acquire its input after a full-scale step function is applied.
Dynamic Range
Dynamic range is the ratio of the rms value of the full scale to
the total rms noise measured with the inputs shorted together.
The value for dynamic range is expressed in decibels.
TCVREF (ppm/ °C ) =
VREF ( Max ) – VREF ( Min)
VREF (25°C ) × (TMAX – TMIN )
× 10 6
where:
VREF (Max) = maximum VREF at TMIN, T (25°C), or TMAX.
VREF (Min) = minimum VREF at TMIN, T (25°C), or TMAX.
VREF (25°C) = VREF at 25°C.
TMAX = +85°C.
TMIN = –40°C.
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AD7949
THEORY OF OPERATION
INx+
SWITCHES CONTROL
MSB
8,192C
4,096C
LSB
4C
2C
C
SW+
C
BUSY
REF
COMP
GND
8,192C
4,096C
4C
2C
C
CONTROL
LOGIC
OUTPUT CODE
C
MSB
LSB
SW–
07351-026
CNV
INx– OR
COM
Figure 23. ADC Simplified Schematic
OVERVIEW
CONVERTER OPERATION
The AD7949 is an 8-channel, 14-bit, charge redistribution
successive approximation register (SAR) analog-to-digital
converter (ADC). The AD7949 is capable of converting 250,000
samples per second (250 kSPS) and powers down between
conversions. For example, when operating with an external
reference at 1 kSPS, it consumes 15 μW typically, ideal for
battery-powered applications.
The AD7949 is a successive approximation ADC based on a
charge redistribution DAC. Figure 23 shows the simplified
schematic of the ADC. The capacitive DAC consists of two
identical arrays of 14 binary-weighted capacitors, which are
connected to the two comparator inputs.
The AD7949 contains all of the components for use in a multichannel, low power, data acquisition system, including
•
•
•
•
•
•
14-bit SAR ADC with no missing codes
8-channel, low crosstalk multiplexer
Internal low drift reference and buffer
Temperature sensor
Selectable one-pole filter
Channel sequencer
These components are configured through an SPI-compatible,
14-bit register. Conversion results, also SPI compatible, can be
read after or during conversions with the option for reading
back the current configuration.
The AD7949 provides the user with an on-chip track-and-hold
and does not exhibit pipeline delay or latency.
The AD7949 is specified from 2.3 V to 5.5 V and can be
interfaced to any 1.8 V to 5 V digital logic family. It is housed in
a 20-lead, 4 mm × 4 mm LFCSP that combines space savings
and allows flexible configurations. It is pin-for-pin compatible
with the 16-bit AD7682, AD7699, and AD7689.
During the acquisition phase, terminals of the array tied to the
comparator input are connected to GND via SW+ and SW−. All
independent switches are connected to the analog inputs.
Thus, the capacitor arrays are used as sampling capacitors and
acquire the analog signal on the INx+ and INx− (or COM)
inputs. When the acquisition phase is complete and the CNV
input goes high, a conversion phase is initiated. When the
conversion phase begins, SW+ and SW− are opened first. The
two capacitor arrays are then disconnected from the inputs and
connected to the GND input. Therefore, the differential voltage
between the INx+ and INx− (or COM) inputs captured at the
end of the acquisition phase is applied to the comparator inputs,
causing the comparator to become unbalanced. By switching
each element of the capacitor array between GND and CAP, the
comparator input varies by binary-weighted voltage steps
(VREF/2, VREF/4, ... VREF/16,384). The control logic toggles these
switches, starting with the MSB, to bring the comparator back
into a balanced condition. After the completion of this process,
the part returns to the acquisition phase, and the control logic
generates the ADC output code and a busy signal indicator.
Because the AD7949 has an on-board conversion clock, the
serial clock, SCK, is not required for the conversion process.
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AD7949
With the inputs configured for bipolar range (COM = VREF/2 or
paired differentially with INx− = VREF/2), the data outputs are
twos complement.
TWOS
STRAIGHT
COMPLEMENT
BINARY
011...111
111...111
011...110
011...101
111...110
111...101
The ideal transfer characteristic for the AD7949 is shown in
Figure 24 and for both unipolar and bipolar ranges with the
internal 4.096 V reference.
100...010
000...010
100...001
000...001
100...000
000...000
–FSR
–FSR + 1LSB
–FSR + 0.5LSB
+FSR – 1LSB
+FSR – 1.5LSB
ANALOG INPUT
07351-027
With the inputs configured for unipolar range (single ended,
COM with ground sense, or paired differentially with INx− as
ground sense), the data output is straight binary.
ADC CODE
TRANSFER FUNCTIONS
Figure 24. ADC Ideal Transfer Function
Table 7. Output Codes and Ideal Input Voltages
Description
FSR − 1 LSB
Midscale + 1 LSB
Midscale
Midscale − 1 LSB
−FSR + 1 LSB
−FSR
Unipolar Analog Input1
VREF = 4.096 V
4.095750 V
2.048250 V
2.048 V
2.04775 V
250 μV
0V
Digital Output Code
(Straight Binary Hex)
0x3FFF
0x2001
0x2000
0x1FFF
0x0001
0x0000
1
With COM or INx− = 0 V or all INx referenced to GND.
With COM or INx− = VREF /2.
3
This is also the code for an overranged analog input ((INx+) − (INx−), or COM, above VREF − VGND).
4
This is also the code for an underranged analog input ((INx+) − (INx−), or COM, below VGND).
2
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Bipolar Analog Input2
VREF = 4.096 V
2.047750 V
250 μV
0
−250 μV
−2.047750 V
−2.048 V
Digital Output Code
(Twos Complement Hex)
0x1FFF
0x0001
0x00004
0x3FFF3
0x2001
0x2000
AD7949
TYPICAL CONNECTION DIAGRAMS
V+
100nF
REFIN VDD
REF
IN0
V–
100nF
100nF
10µF2
0V TO VREF
VIO
AD7949
V+
INx
0V TO VREF
ADA4841-x 3
DIN
MOSI
SCK
SCK
SDO
MISO
CNV
SS
V–
0V OR
VREF /2
COM
GND
NOTES:
1. INTERNAL REFERENCE SHOWN. SEE VOLTAGE REFERENCE OUTPUT/INPUT SECTION FOR
REFERENCE SELECTION.
2. CREF IS USUALLY A 10µF CERAMIC CAPACITOR (X5R).
3. SEE DRIVER AMPLIFIER CHOICE SECTION FOR ADDITIONAL RECOMMENDED AMPLIFIERS.
4. SEE THE DIGITAL INTERFACE SECTION FOR CONFIGURING AND READING CONVERSION DATA.
07351-028
ADA4841-x 3
1.8V TO VDD
5V
Figure 25. Typical Application Diagram with Multiple Supplies
1.8V TO VDD
5V
V+
100nF
100nF
10µF2
REF
REFIN VDD
100nF
VIO
ADA4841-x 3
IN0
AD7949
V+
INx
ADA4841-x 3
VREF /2
COM
MOSI
SCK
SDO
MISO
CNV
SS
GND
NOTES:
1. INTERNAL REFERENCE SHOWN. SEE VOLTAGE REFERENCE OUTPUT/INPUT SECTION FOR
REFERENCE SELECTION.
2. CREF IS USUALLY A 10µF CERAMIC CAPACITOR (X5R).
3. SEE DRIVER AMPLIFIER CHOICE SECTION FOR ADDITIONAL RECOMMENDED AMPLIFIERS.
4. SEE THE DIGITAL INTERFACE SECTION FOR CONFIGURING AND READING CONVERSION DATA.
07351-029
VREF p-p
DIN
SCK
Figure 26. Typical Bipolar Application Diagram
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AD7949
Unipolar or Bipolar
70
Figure 25 shows an example of the recommended connection
diagram for the AD7949 when multiple supplies are available.
65
60
Bipolar Single Supply
ANALOG INPUTS
Input Structure
Figure 27 shows an equivalent circuit of the input structure of
the AD7949. The two diodes, D1 and D2, provide ESD
protection for the analog inputs, IN[7:0] and COM. Care must
be taken to ensure that the analog input signal does not exceed
the supply rails by more than 0.3 V because this causes the
diodes to become forward biased and to start conducting
current.
These diodes can handle a forward-biased current of 130 mA
maximum. For instance, these conditions may eventually occur
when the input buffer supplies are different from VDD. In such
a case, for example, an input buffer with a short circuit, the
current limitation can be used to protect the part.
VDD
D1
CPIN
RIN
CIN
35
30
1
10
100
FREQUENCY (kHz)
1k
10k
Figure 28. Analog Input CMRR vs. Frequency
During the acquisition phase, the impedance of the analog
inputs can be modeled as a parallel combination of the
capacitor, CPIN, and the network formed by the series
connection of RIN and CIN. CPIN is primarily the pin capacitance.
RIN is typically 3.5 kΩ and is a lumped component made up of
serial resistors and the on resistance of the switches. CIN is
typically 27 pF and is mainly the ADC sampling capacitor.
Selectable Low Pass Filter
During the conversion phase, where the switches are opened,
the input impedance is limited to CPIN. While the AD7949 is
acquiring, RIN and CIN make a one-pole, low-pass filter that
reduces undesirable aliasing effects and limits the noise from
the driving circuitry. The low pass filter can be programmed for
the full bandwidth or ¼ of the bandwidth with CFG[6] as shown in
Table 9. Note that the converters throughout must also be
reduced by ¼ when using the filter. If the maximum throughput
is used with the BW set to ¼, the converter acquisition time,
tACQ, will be violated, resulting in increased THD.
Input Configurations
Figure 29 shows the different methods for configuring the analog
inputs with the configuration register (CFG[12:10]). Refer to
the Configuration Register, CFG, section for more details.
D2
GND
45
40
07351-030
INx+
OR INx–
OR COM
50
07351-031
For this circuit, a rail-to-rail input/output amplifier can be used;
however, the offset voltage vs. input common-mode range
should be noted and taken into consideration (1 LSB = 76.3 μV
with VREF = 5 V). Note that the conversion results are in twos
complement format when using the bipolar input configuration.
Refer to the AN-581 Application Note for additional details
about using single-supply amplifiers.
CMRR (dB)
55
Figure 26 shows an example of a system with a bipolar input
using single supplies with the internal reference (optional different
VIO supply). This circuit is also useful when the amplifier/signal
conditioning circuit is remotely located with some common mode
present. Note that for any input configuration, the inputs INx are
unipolar and always referenced to GND. R1, R2 and R1’, and
R2’ add common mode to the amplifier, A1, and COM,
respectively.
Figure 27. Equivalent Analog Input Circuit
This analog input structure allows the sampling of the true
differential signal between INx+ and COM or INx+ and INx−.
(COM or INx− = GND ± 0.1 V or VREF ± 0.1 V). By using these
differential inputs, signals common to both inputs are rejected,
as shown in Figure 28.
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AD7949
CH0+
IN0
CH0+
CH1+
IN1
CH1+
IN1
CH2+
IN2
CH2+
IN2
CH3+
IN3
CH3+
IN3
CH4+
IN4
CH4+
IN4
CH5+
IN5
CH5+
IN5
CH6+
IN6
CH6+
IN6
CH7+
IN7
CH7+
IN7
COM
COM–
COM
GND
GND
IN0
CH0+ (–)
CH0– (+)
IN1
CH0– (+)
IN1
CH1+ (–)
IN2
CH1+ (–)
IN2
CH1– (+)
IN3
CH1– (+)
IN3
CH2+ (–)
IN4
CH2+
IN4
CH2– (+)
IN5
CH3+
IN5
CH3+ (–)
IN6
CH4+
IN6
CH3– (+)
IN7
CH5+
IN7
IN0
COM–
Examples
Only the bits for input and sequencer are highlighted.
As a first example, scan all IN[7:0] referenced to COM = GND
with temperature sensor.
13
CFG
-
COM
GND
C—4 CHANNELS,
DIFFERENTIAL
While operating in a sequence, the CFG can be changed by
writing 012 to CFG[2:1]. However, if changing CFG11 (paired
or single channel) or CFG[9:7] (last channel in sequence), the
sequence reinitializes and converts IN0 (or IN1) after CFG is
updated.
B—8 CHANNELS,
COMMON REFERNCE
CH0+ (–)
COM
To enable the sequencer, CFG[2:1] are written to for initializing
the sequencer. After CFG[13:0] is updated, DIN must be held
low while reading data out (at least for Bit 13), or the CFG will
begin updating again.
GND
D—COMBINATION
13
CFG
-
Figure 29. Multiplexed Analog Input Configuraitons
The analog inputs can be configured as
•
•
•
•
12
1
11 10
INCC
1
0
9
8 7
INx
1 1 1
6
BW
-
5
-
4 3
REF
-
2 1
SEQ
1 0
0
RB
-
As a second example, scan three paired channels without
temperature sensor and referenced to VREF/2.
07351-032
A—8 CHANNELS,
SINGLE ENDED
The sequencer starts with IN0 and finishes with INx set in
CFG[9:7]. For paired channels, the channels are paired
depending on the last channel set in CFG[9:7]. Note that the
channel pairs are always paired IN (even) = INx+ and IN (odd)
= INx− regardless of CFG[7].
IN0
Figure 29A, single ended referenced to system ground;
CFG[12:10] = 1112.
Figure 29B, bipolar differential with a common reference
point; COM = VREF/2; CFG[12:10] = 0102.
Unipolar differential with COM connected to a ground
sense; CFG[12:10] = 1102.
Figure 29C, bipolar differential pairs with INx− referenced
to VREF/2; CFG[12:10] = 00X2.
Unipolar differential pairs with INx− referenced to a
ground sense; CFG[12:10] = 10X2.
In this configuration, the INx+ is identified by the channel
in CFG[9:7]. Example: for IN0 = IN1+ and IN1 = IN1−,
CFG[9:7] = 0002; for IN1 = IN1+ and IN0 = IN1−,
CFG[9:7] = 0012.
Figure 29D, inputs configured in any of the above combinations (showing that the AD7949 can be configured
dynamically).
0
11 10
INCC
0
X
9
8 7
INx
1 0 X
6
BW
-
5
-
4 3
REF
-
2 1
SEQ
1 1
0
RB
-
Source Resistance
When the source impedance of the driving circuit is low, the
AD7949 can be driven directly. Large source impedances
significantly affect the ac performance, especially total harmonic
distortion (THD). The dc performances are less sensitive to the
input impedance. The maximum source impedance depends on
the amount of THD that can be tolerated.
DRIVER AMPLIFIER CHOICE
Although the AD7949 is easy to drive, the driver amplifier must
meet the following requirements:
•
Sequencer
The AD7949 includes a channel sequencer useful for scanning
channels in a IN0 to INx fashion. Channels are scanned as
singles or pairs, with or without the temperature sensor, after
the last channel is sequenced.
12
•
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The noise generated by the driver amplifier must be kept as
low as possible to preserve the SNR and transition noise
performance of the AD7949. Note that the AD7949 has a
noise much lower than most of the other 14-bit ADCs and,
therefore, can be driven by a noisier amplifier to meet a
given system noise specification. The noise from the
amplifier is filtered by the AD7949 analog input circuit
low-pass filter made by RIN and CIN or by an external filter,
if one is used.
For ac applications, the driver should have a THD
performance commensurate with the AD7949. Figure 17
shows THD vs. frequency for the AD7949.
AD7949
•
For multichannel, multiplexed applications on each input
or input pair, the driver amplifier and the AD7949 analog
input circuit must settle a full-scale step onto the capacitor
array at a 14-bit level (0.0015%). In the amplifier data
sheet, settling at 0.1% to 0.01% is more commonly
specified. This may differ significantly from the settling
time at a 14-bit level and should be verified prior to driver
selection.
Table 8. Recommended Driver Amplifiers
Amplifier
ADA4841-x
AD8655
AD8021
AD8022
OP184
AD8605, AD8615
Typical Application
Very low noise, small, and low power
5 V single supply, low noise
Very low noise and high frequency
Low noise and high frequency
Low power, low noise, and low frequency
5 V single supply, low power
The internal reference buffer is useful in multiconverter applications because a buffer is typically required in these applications.
In addition, a low power reference can be used because the
internal buffer provides the necessary performance to drive the
SAR architecture of the AD7949.
External Reference
In any of the six voltage reference schemes, an external reference
can be connected directly on the REF pin because the output
impedance of REF is >5 kΩ. To reduce power consumption, the
reference and buffer can be powered down independently or
together for the lowest power consumption. However, for
applications requiring the use of the temperature sensor, the
reference must be active. Refer to Table 9 for register details.
For improved drift performance, an external reference such as
the ADR43x or ADR44x is recommended.
Reference Decoupling
VOLTAGE REFERENCE OUTPUT/INPUT
The AD7949 allows the choice of a very low temperature drift
internal voltage reference, an external reference, or an external
buffered reference.
The internal reference of the AD7949 provides excellent performance and can be used in almost all applications. There are six
possible choices of voltage reference schemes briefly described
in Table 9 with more details in each of the following sections.
Internal Reference/Temperature Sensor
The internal reference can be set for either 2.5 V or a 4.096 V
output as detailed in Table 9. With the internal reference
enabled, the band gap voltage is also present on the REFIN pin,
which requires an external 0.1 μF capacitor. Because the current
output of REFIN is limited, it can be used as a source if followed
by a suitable buffer, such as the AD8605.
Enabling the reference also enables the internal temperature
sensor, which measures the internal temperature of the AD7949
and is thus useful for performing a system calibration. Note
that, when using the temperature sensor, the output is straight
binary referenced from the AD7949 GND pin.
The internal reference is temperature-compensated to within
15 mV. The reference is trimmed to provide a typical drift of
3 ppm/°C.
External Reference and Internal Buffer
For improved drift performance, an external reference can be
used with the internal buffer. The external reference is connected to REFIN, and the output is produced on the REF pin.
An external reference can be used with the internal buffer with
or without the temperature sensor enabled. Refer to Table 9 for
the register details. With the buffer enabled, the gain is unity and is
limited to an input/output of 4.096 V.
Whether using an internal or external reference, the AD7949
voltage reference output/input, REF, has a dynamic input
impedance and should therefore be driven by a low impedance
source with efficient decoupling between the REF and GND pins.
This decoupling depends on the choice of the voltage reference
but usually consists of a low ESR capacitor connected to REF
and GND with minimum parasitic inductance. A 10 μF (X5R,
1206 size) ceramic chip capacitor is appropriate when using the
internal reference, the ADR43x /ADR44x external reference, or
a low impedance buffer such as the AD8031 or the AD8605.
The placement of the reference decoupling capacitor is also
important to the performance of the AD7949, as explained in the
Layout section. The decoupling capacitor should be mounted on
the same side as the ADC at the REF pin with a thick PCB trace.
The GND should also connect to the reference decoupling
capacitor with the shortest distance and to the analog ground
plane with several vias.
If desired, smaller reference decoupling capacitor values down
to 2.2 μF can be used with a minimal impact on performance,
especially on DNL.
Regardless, there is no need for an additional lower value
ceramic decoupling capacitor (for example, 100 nF) between the
REF and GND pins.
For applications that use multiple AD7949s or other PulSAR
devices, it is more effective to use the internal reference buffer
to buffer the external reference voltage, thus reducing SAR
conversion crosstalk.
The voltage reference temperature coefficient (TC) directly impacts
full scale; therefore, in applications where full-scale accuracy
matters, care must be taken with the TC. For instance, a
±61 ppm/°C TC of the reference changes full scale by ±1 LSB/°C.
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AD7949
10000
POWER SUPPLY
The AD7949 uses three power supply pins: two core supplies
(VDD) and a digital input/output interface supply (VIO). VIO
allows direct interface with any logic between 1.8 V and VDD.
To reduce the supplies needed, the VIO and VDD pins can be
tied together. The AD7949 is independent of power supply
sequencing between VIO and VDD. The only restriction is that
CNV must be low during power up. Additionally, it is very
insensitive to power supply variations over a wide frequency
range, as shown in Figure 30.
VDD = 5V, INTERNAL REF
OPERATING CURRENT (µA)
1000
100
VDD = 5V, EXTERNAL REF
10
VDD = 2.5V, EXTERNAL REF
1
VIO
0.1
0.010
0.001
70
100
10
1k
10k
SAMPLING RATE (sps)
65
100k
1M
07351-040
75
Figure 31. Operating Currents vs. Sampling Rate
SUPPLYING THE ADC FROM THE REFERENCE
55
For simplified applications, the AD7949, with its low operating
current, can be supplied directly using the reference circuit as
shown in Figure 32. The reference line can be driven by
50
45
40
•
•
30
1
10
100
FREQUENCY (kHz)
1k
10k
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The system power supply directly
A reference voltage with enough current output capability,
such as the ADR43x/ADR44x
A reference buffer, such as the AD8605, which can also
filter the system power supply, as shown in Figure 32
•
Figure 30. PSRR vs. Frequency
The AD7949 powers down automatically at the end of each
conversion phase; therefore, the operating currents and power
scale linearly with the sampling rate. This makes the part ideal
for low sampling rates (even of a few hertz) and low batterypowered applications.
5V
5V
10Ω
5V
10kΩ
1µF
AD8605
1µF
10µF
0.1µF
0.1µF
1
REF
VDD
VIO
AD7949
1OPTIONAL
REFERENCE BUFFER AND FILTER.
Figure 32. Example of an Application Circuit
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PSSR (dB)
60
AD7949
Reading/Writing During Conversion, Fast Hosts
DIGITAL INTERFACE
The AD7949 uses a simple 4-wire interface and is compatible
with SPI, MICROWIRE™, QSPI™, digital hosts, and DSPs, for
example, Blackfin® ADSP-BF53x, SHARC®, ADSP-219x, and
ADSP-218x.
The interface uses the CNV, DIN, SCK, and SDO signals and
allows CNV, which initiates the conversion, to be independent
of the readback timing. This is useful in low jitter sampling or
simultaneous sampling applications.
A 14-bit register, CFG[13:0], is used to configure the ADC for
the channel to be converted, the reference selection, and other
components, which are detailed in the Configuration Register,
CFG, section.
When CNV is low, reading/writing can occur during conversion,
acquisition, and spanning conversion (acquisition plus conversion),
as detailed in the following sections. The CFG word is updated
on the first 14 SCK rising edges, and conversion results are read
back on the first 13 (or 14 if busy mode is selected) SCK falling
edges. If the CFG readback is enabled, an additional
14 SCK falling edges are required to read back the CFG word
associated with the conversion results with the CFG MSB
following the LSB of the conversion result.
A discontinuous SCK is recommended because the part is
selected with CNV low and SCK activity begins to write a new
configuration word and clock out data.
Note that in the following sections, the timing diagrams
indicate digital activity (SCK, CNV, DIN, SDO) during the
conversion. However, due to the possibility of performance
degradation, digital activity should occur only prior to the safe
data reading/writing time, tDATA, because the AD7949 provides
error correction circuitry that can correct for an incorrect bit
during this time. From tDATA to tCONV, there is no error
correction and conversion results may be corrupted. The user
should configure the AD7949 and initiate the busy indicator (if
desired) prior to tDATA. It is also possible to corrupt the sample
by having SCK or DIN transitions near the sampling instant.
Therefore, it is recommended to keep the digital pins quiet for
approximately 30 ns before and 10 ns after the rising edge of
CNV, using a discontinuous SCK whenever possible to avoid
any potential performance degradation.
When reading/writing during conversion (n), conversion
results are for the previous (n − 1) conversion, and writing the
CFG is for the next (n + 1) acquisition and conversion.
After the CNV is brought high to initiate conversion, it must be
brought low again to allow reading/writing during conversion.
Reading/writing should only occur up to tDATA and, because this
time is limited, the host must use a fast SCK.
The SCK frequency required is calculated by
f SCK ≥
Number _ SCK _ Edges
t DATA
The time between tDATA and tCONV is a safe time when digital
activity should not occur, or sensitive bit decisions may be
corrupt.
Reading/Writing During Acquisition, Any Speed Hosts
When reading/writing during acquisition (n), conversion
results are for the previous (n − 1) conversion, and writing is for
the (n + 1) acquisition.
For the maximum throughput, the only time restriction is that
the reading/writing take place during the tACQ (min) time. For
slow throughputs, the time restriction is dictated by throughput
required by the user, and the host is free to run at any speed.
Thus for slow hosts, data access must take place during the
acquisition phase.
Reading/Writing Spanning Conversion, Any Speed Host
When reading/writing spanning conversion, the data access
starts at the current acquisition (n) and spans into the
conversion (n). Conversion results are for the previous (n − 1)
conversion, and writing the CFG is for the next (n + 1) acquisition
and conversion.
Similar to reading/writing during conversion, reading/writing
should only occur up to tDATA. For the maximum throughput,
the only time restriction is that reading/writing take place
during the tACQ (min) + tDATA time.
For slow throughputs, the time restriction is dictated by the
user’s required throughput, and the host is free to run at any
speed. Similar to the reading/writing during acquisition, for
slow hosts, the data access must take place during the
acquisition phase with additional time into the conversion.
Note that data access spanning conversion requires the CNV to
be driven high to initiate a new conversion, and data access is
not allowed when CNV is high. Thus, the host must perform
two bursts of data access when using this method.
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and two dummy conversions are required to update the register.
To preload the CFG with a factory setting, hold DIN high for two
conversions. Thus CFG[13:0] = 0x3FFF. This sets the AD7949 for
CONFIGURATION REGISTER, CFG
The AD7949 uses a 14-bit configuration register (CFG[13:0]) as
detailed in Table 9 for configuring the inputs, channel to be
converted, one-pole filter bandwidth, reference, and channel
sequencer. The CFG is latched (MSB first) on DIN with 14 SCK
rising edges. The CFG update is edge dependent, allowing for
asynchronous or synchronous hosts.
•
•
•
•
The register can be written to during conversion, during acquisition, or spanning acquisition/conversion and is updated at the
end of conversion, tCONV (max). There is always a one deep delay
when writing CFG. Note that, at power up, the CFG is undefined,
13
CFG
12
INCC
11
INCC
10
INCC
9
INx
8
INx
IN[7:0] unipolar referenced to GND, sequenced in order
Full bandwidth for one-pole filter
Internal reference/temperature sensor disabled, buffer
enabled
No readback of CFG
Table 9 summarizes the configuration register bit details. See
the Theory of Operation section for more details.
7
INx
6
BW
5
REF
4
REF
3
REF
2
SEQ
1
SEQ
0
RB
Table 9. Configuration Register Description
Bit(s)
<13>
Name
CFG
<12:10>
INCC
<9:7>
INx
<6>
BW
<5:3>
REF
<2:1>
SEQ
0
RB
Description
Configuration update.
0 = Keep current configuration settings.
1 = Overwrite contents of register.
Input channel configuration. Selection of pseudobipolar, pseudodifferential, pairs, single-ended or temperature sensor. Refer to
the Input Configurations section.
Bit 12
Bit 11
Bit 10
Function
0
0
X
Bipolar differential pairs; INx− referenced to VREF/2 ±0.1 V.
0
1
0
Bipolar; INx referenced to COM = VREF/2 ±0.1 V.
0
1
1
Temperature sensor.
1
0
X
Unipolar differential pairs; INx− referenced to GND ±0.1 mV.
1
1
0
Unipolar, IN0 to IN7 referenced to COM = GND ±0.1 V (GND sense).
1
1
1
Unipolar, IN0 to IN7 referenced to GND.
Input channel selection in binary fashion.
Bit 9
Bit 8
Bit 7
Channel
0
0
0
IN0
0
0
1
IN1
…
…
…
1
1
1
IN7
Select bandwidth for low-pass filter. Refer to the Selectable Low Pass Filter section.
0 = ¼ of BW, uses an additional series resistor to further bandwidth limit the noise. Maximum throughout must be reduced to
¼ also.
1 = Full BW.
Reference/buffer selection. Selection of internal, and external, external buffered, and enabling of the on-chip temperature
sensor. Refer to the Voltage Reference Output/Input section.
Bit 5
Bit 4
Bit 3
Function
0
0
0
Internal reference, REF = 2.5 V output.
0
0
1
Internal reference, REF = 4.096 V output.
0
1
0
External reference, temperature enabled.
0
1
1
External reference, internal buffer, temperature enabled.
1
1
0
External reference, temperature disabled.
1
1
1
External reference, internal buffer, temperature disabled.
Channel sequencer. Allows for scanning channels in an IN0 to INx fashion. Refer to the Sequencer section.
Bit 2
Bit 1
Function
0
0
Disable sequencer.
0
1
Update configuration during sequence.
1
0
Scan IN0 to INx (set in CFG[9:7]), then temperature.
1
1
Scan IN0 to INx (set in CFG[9:7]).
Read back the CFG register.
0 = Read back current configuration at end of data.
1 = Do not read back contents of configuration.
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to begin the CFG update. While CNV is low, both a CFG
update and a data readback take place. The first 14 SCK rising
edges are used to update the CFG, and the first 13 SCK falling
edges clock out the conversion results starting with MSB − 1.
The restriction for both configuring and reading is that they
both occur before the tDATA time of the next conversion elapses.
All 14 bits of CFG[13:0] must be written or they are ignored.
Also, if the 14-bit conversion result is not read back before tDATA
elapses, it is lost.
READ/WRITE SPANNING CONVERSION WITHOUT
A BUSY INDICATOR
This mode is used when the AD7949 is connected to any host
using an SPI, serial port, or FPGA. The connection diagram is
shown in Figure 33, and the corresponding timing is given in
Figure 34. For SPI, the host should use CPHA = CPOL = 0.
Reading/writing spanning conversion is shown, which covers
all three modes detailed in the Digital Interface section.
A rising edge on CNV initiates a conversion, forces SDO to
high impedance, and ignores data present on DIN. After a
conversion is initiated, it continues until completion
irrespective of the state of CNV. CNV must be returned high
before the safe data transfer time, tDATA, and then held high
beyond the conversion time, tCONV, to avoid generation of the
busy signal indicator.
The SDO data is valid on both SCK edges. Although the rising
edge can be used to capture the data, a digital host using the
SCK falling edge allows a faster reading rate, provided it has an
acceptable hold time. After the 14th (or 28th) SCK falling edge, or
when CNV goes high (whichever occurs first), SDO returns to
high impedance. If CFG readback is enabled, the CFG associated with the conversion result (n − 1) is read back MSB first
following the LSB of the conversion result. A total of 30 SCK
falling edges is required to return SDO to high impedance if
this is enabled.
After the conversion is complete, the AD7949 enters the
acquisition phase and powers down. When the host brings
CNV low after tCONV (max), the MSB is enabled on SDO. The
host also must enable the MSB of CFG at this time (if necessary)
CNV
SS
SDO
MISO
DIN
MOSI
SCK
SCK
FOR SPI USE CPHA = 0, CPOL = 0.
07351-036
DIGITAL HOST
AD7949
Figure 33. Connection Diagram for the AD7949 Without a Busy Indicator
tCYC
> tCONV
tCONV
tCONV
tDATA
tDATA
tCNVH
RETURN CNV HIGH
FOR NO BUSY
RETURN CNV HIGH
FOR NO BUSY
CNV
tACQ
(QUIET
TIME)
CONVERSION (n – 1)
UPDATE (n)
CFG/SDO
SCK
12
DIN
X
14/
28
13
X
tCLSCK
LSB + 1
tDIS
END DATA (n – 2)
tSDIN
CFG
MSB
tEN END CFG (n)
SDO
2
tEN
MSB
LSB
tDIS
12
13
X
X
ACQUISITION
(n + 1)
UPDATE (n + 1)
CFG/SDO
SEE NOTE
1
CFG
LSB
(QUIET
TIME)
CONVERSION (n)
ACQUISITION (n)
14/
28
tHDIN
CFG
MSB – 1
BEGIN CFG (n + 1) tHSDO
tDSDO
tEN
SEE NOTE
MSB – 1
BEGIN DATA (n – 1)
LSB + 1
tDIS
END DATA (n – 1)
NOTES:
1. THE LSB IS FOR CONVERSION RESULTS OR THE CONFIGURATION REGISTER CFG (n – 1) IF
15 SCK FALLING EDGES = LSB OF CONVERSION RESULTS.
29 SCK FALLING EDGES = LSB OF CONFIGURATION REGISTER.
ON THE 16TH OR 30TH SCK FALLING EDGE, SDO IS DRIVEN TO HIGH IMPENDANCE.
Figure 34. Serial Interface Timing for the AD7949 Without a Busy Indicator
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CFG
LSB
END CFG (n + 1)
LSB
tDIS
07351-037
ACQUISITION
(n - 1)
AD7949
MSB of CFG at this time (if necessary) to begin the CFG
update. While CNV is low, both a CFG update and a data
readback take place. The first 14 SCK rising edges are used to
update the CFG, and the first 14 SCK falling edges clock out the
conversion results starting with the MSB. The restriction for
both configuring and reading is that they both occur before the
tDATA time elapses for the next conversion. All 14 bits of
CFG[13:0] must be written or they are ignored. Also, if the 14-bit
conversion result is not read back before tDATA elapses, it is lost.
READ/WRITE SPANNING CONVERSION WITH A
BUSY INDICATOR
This mode is used when the AD7949 is connected to any host
using an SPI, serial port, or FPGA with an interrupt input. The
connection diagram is shown in Figure 35, and the corresponding timing is given in Figure 36. For SPI, the host should use
CPHA = CPOL = 1. Reading/writing spanning conversion is
shown, which covers all three modes detailed in the Digital
Interface section.
The SDO data is valid on both SCK edges. Although the rising
edge can be used to capture the data, a digital host using the
SCK falling edge allows a faster reading rate, provided it has an
acceptable hold time. After the optional 14th (or 28th) SCK
falling edge or when CNV goes high (whichever occurs first),
SDO returns to high impedance. If CFG readback is enabled,
the CFG associated with the conversion result (n − 1) is read
back MSB first following the LSB of the conversion result.
A total of 29 SCK falling edges is required to return SDO to
high impedance if this is enabled.
A rising edge on CNV initiates a conversion, forces SDO to
high impedance, and ignores data present on DIN. After a
conversion is initiated, it continues until completion
irrespective of the state of CNV. CNV must be returned low
before the safe data transfer time, tDATA, and then held low
beyond the conversion time, tCONV, to generate the busy signal
indicator. When the conversion is complete, SDO transitions
from high impedance to low with a pull-up to VIO, which can
be used to interrupt the host to begin data transfer.
After the conversion is complete, the AD7949 enters the
acquisition phase and powers down. The host must enable the
VIO
AD7949
DIGITAL HOST
SDO
MISO
IRQ
DIN
MOSI
SCK
SCK
FOR SPI USE CPHA = 1, CPOL = 1.
07351-038
SS
CNV
Figure 35. Connection Diagram for the AD7949 with a Busy Indicator
tCYC
tCONV
tACQ
tDATA
tDATA
tCNVH
CNV
CONVERSION
(n – 1)
(QUIET
TIME)
CONVERSION (n – 1)
UPDATE (n)
CFG/SDO
SCK
13
14
15/
29
(QUIET
TIME)
CONVERSION (n)
ACQUISITION (n)
UPDATE (n + 1)
CFG/SDO
SEE NOTE
1
2
13
14
15/
29
X
X
X
tHDIN
ACQUISITION
(n + 1)
tSDIN
X
X
tDIS
END CFG (n)
SDO
LSB
+1
END DATA (n – 2)
CFG
CFG
MSB MSB –1
X
BEIGN CFG (n + 1)
MSB
LSB
tEN
tHSDO
tDSDO
tEN
MSB
–1
BEGIN DATA (n – 1)
LSB
+1
tDIS
LSB
END DATA (n – 1) SEE NOTE
NOTES:
1. THE LSB IS FOR CONVERSION RESULTS OR THE CONFIGURATION REGISTER CFG (n – 1) IF
16 SCK FALLING EDGES = LSB OF CONVERSION RESULTS.
30 SCK FALLING EDGES = LSB OF CONFIGURATION REGISTER.
ON THE 17TH OR 31st SCK FALLING EDGE, SDO IS DRIVEN TO HIGH IMPENDANCE.
OTHERWISE, THE LSB REMAINS ACTIVE UNTIL THE BUSY INDICATOR IS DRIVEN LOW.
Figure 36. Serial Interface Timing for the AD7949 with a Busy Indicator
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tDIS
END CFG (n + 1)
tEN
07351-039
DIN
AD7949
APPLICATION HINTS
LAYOUT
The printed circuit board that houses the AD7949 should be
designed so that the analog and digital sections are separated
and confined to certain areas of the board. The pinout of the
AD7949, with all its analog signals on the left side and all its
digital signals on the right side, eases this task.
Avoid running digital lines under the device because these
couple noise onto the die unless a ground plane under the
AD7949 is used as a shield. Fast switching signals, such as CNV
or clocks, should not run near analog signal paths. Crossover of
digital and analog signals should be avoided.
At least one ground plane should be used. It can be common or
split between the digital and analog sections. In the latter case,
the planes should be joined underneath the AD7949s.
The AD7949 voltage reference input REF has a dynamic input
impedance and should be decoupled with minimal parasitic
inductances. This is done by placing the reference decoupling
ceramic capacitor close to, ideally right up against, the REF and
GND pins and connecting them with wide, low impedance traces.
Finally, the power supplies VDD and VIO of the AD7949
should be decoupled with ceramic capacitors, typically 100 nF,
placed close to the AD7949 and connected using short, wide
traces to provide low impedance paths and reduce the effect of
glitches on the power supply lines.
EVALUATING AD7949 PERFORMANCE
Other recommended layouts for the AD7949 are outlined in the
documentation of the evaluation board for the AD7949 (EVALAD7949CBZ). The evaluation board package includes a fully
assembled and tested evaluation board, documentation, and
software for controlling the board from a PC via the evaluation
controller board, EVAL-CONTROL BRD3.
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AD7949
OUTLINE DIMENSIONS
0.60 MAX
4.00
BSC SQ
0.60 MAX
15
PIN 1
INDICATOR
20
16
1
PIN 1
INDICATOR
3.75
BSC SQ
0.50
BSC
2.65
2.50 SQ
2.35
EXPOSED
PAD
(BOTTOM VIEW)
5
TOP VIEW
12° MAX
6
0.25 MIN
0.80 MAX
0.65 TYP
0.30
0.23
0.18
SEATING
PLANE
10
0.05 MAX
0.02 NOM
COPLANARITY
0.08
0.20 REF
COMPLIANT TO JEDEC STANDARDS MO-220-VGGD-1
012508-B
1.00
0.85
0.80
0.50
0.40
0.30
11
Figure 37. 20-Lead Lead Frame Chip Scale Package (LFCSP_VQ)
4 mm × 4 mm Body, Very Thin Quad
(CP-20-4)
Dimensions shown in millimeters
ORDERING GUIDE
Model
AD7949BCPZ 1
AD7949BCPZRL71
EVAL-AD7949CBZ1
EVAL-CONTROL BRD3 2
1
2
Temperature
Range
–40°C to +85°C
–40°C to +85°C
Package Description
20-Lead QFN (LFCSP_VQ)
20-Lead QFN (LFCSP_VQ)
Evaluation Board
Controller Board
Package
Option
CP-20-4
CP-20-4
Ordering
Quantity
Tray, 490
Reel, 1,500
Z = RoHS Compliant Part.
This controller board allows a PC to control and communicate with all Analog Devices evaluation boards whose model numbers end in CB.
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NOTES
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AD7949
NOTES
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