14-Bit, 2.5 MSPS, PulSAR 15.5 mW ADC in LFCSP AD7944 FEATURES APPLICATION DIAGRAM 14-bit resolution with no missing codes Throughput: 2.5 MSPS (TURBO high), 2.0 MSPS (TURBO low) Low power dissipation 15.5 mW at 2.5 MSPS, with external reference 28 mW at 2.5 MSPS, with internal reference INL: ±0.25 LSB typical, ±1.0 LSB maximum SNR 84 dB, with on-chip reference 84.5 dB, with external reference 4.096 V internal reference: typical drift of ±10 ppm/°C Pseudo differential analog input voltage range 0 V to VREF with VREF up to 5.0 V Allows use of any input range No pipeline delay Logic interface: 1.8 V/2.5 V/2.7 V Serial interface: SPI-/QSPI-/MICROWIRE-/DSP-compatible Ability to daisy-chain multiple ADCs with busy indicator 20-lead, 4 mm × 4 mm LFCSP (QFN) 5V 0V TO 2.5V 1.8V TO 2.7V VIO BVDD AVDD, DVDD TURBO IN+ VREF AD7944 IN– SDI SCK SDO CNV GND REF VIO 3- OR 4-WIRE INTERFACE: SPI, CS, DAISY CHAIN (TURBO = LOW) 04658-001 10µF NOTES 1. GND REFERS TO REFGND, AGND, AND DGND. Figure 1. GENERAL DESCRIPTION The AD7944 is a 14-bit, 2.5 MSPS successive approximation analog-to-digital converter (SAR ADC). It contains a low power, high speed, 14-bit sampling ADC, an internal conversion clock, an internal reference (and buffer), error correction circuits, and a versatile serial interface port. On the rising edge of CNV, the AD7944 samples an analog input, IN+, between 0 V and VREF with respect to a ground sense, IN−. The AD7944 features a very high sampling rate turbo mode (TURBO high) and a reduced power normal mode (TURBO low) for low power applications where the power is scaled with the throughput. APPLICATIONS Battery-powered equipment Communications ATE Data acquisition systems Medical instruments In normal mode (TURBO low), the SPI-compatible serial interface also features the ability, using the SDI input, to daisy-chain several ADCs on a single 3-wire bus and provide an optional busy indicator. The serial interface is compatible with 1.8 V, 2.5 V, and 2.7 V supplies using the separate VIO supply. The AD7944 is available in a 20-lead LFCSP with operation specified from −40°C to +85°C. Table 1. MSOP, LFCSP, 14-/16-/18-Bit PulSAR® ADCs1 Type 14-Bit 16-Bit 18-Bit 100 kSPS AD7940 AD7680 AD7683 AD7684 250 kSPS AD79422 AD76852 AD76872 AD7694 AD76912 400 kSPS to 500 kSPS AD79462 AD76862 AD76882 AD76932 AD76902 ≥1000 kSPS AD79443 AD79802 AD79832 AD79853 AD79822 AD79842 AD79863 ADC Driver ADA4941-1 ADA4841-x AD8021 ADA4941-1 ADA4841-x AD8021 1 See www.analog.com for the latest selection of PulSAR ADCs and ADC drivers. Pin-for-pin compatible with all other parts marked with this endnote. 3 The AD7944, AD7985, and AD7986 are pin-for-pin compatible. 2 Rev. 0 Information furnished by Analog Devices is believed to be accurate and reliable. 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AD7944 TABLE OF CONTENTS Features .............................................................................................. 1 Analog Inputs ............................................................................. 15 Applications ....................................................................................... 1 Driver Amplifier Choice ........................................................... 15 Application Diagram ........................................................................ 1 Voltage Reference Input ............................................................ 16 General Description ......................................................................... 1 Power Supply............................................................................... 16 Revision History ............................................................................... 2 Digital Interface .............................................................................. 17 Specifications..................................................................................... 3 Data Reading Options ............................................................... 18 Timing Specifications .................................................................. 5 CS Mode, 3-Wire Without Busy Indicator ............................. 19 Absolute Maximum Ratings............................................................ 6 CS Mode, 3-Wire with Busy Indicator .................................... 20 ESD Caution .................................................................................. 6 CS Mode, 4-Wire Without Busy Indicator ............................. 21 Pin Configuration and Function Descriptions ............................. 7 CS Mode, 4-Wire with Busy Indicator .................................... 22 Typical Performance Characteristics ............................................. 9 Chain Mode Without Busy Indicator ...................................... 23 Terminology .................................................................................... 12 Chain Mode with Busy Indicator ............................................. 24 Theory of Operation ...................................................................... 13 Applications Information .............................................................. 25 Circuit Information .................................................................... 13 Layout .......................................................................................... 25 Converter Operation .................................................................. 13 Evaluating AD7944 Performance............................................. 25 Conversion Modes of Operation .............................................. 13 Outline Dimensions ....................................................................... 27 Typical Connection Diagram ................................................... 14 Ordering Guide .......................................................................... 27 REVISION HISTORY 10/09—Revision 0: Initial Version Rev. 0 | Page 2 of 28 AD7944 SPECIFICATIONS AVDD = DVDD = 2.5 V, BVDD = 5 V, VIO = 1.8 V to 2.7 V, VREF = 4.096 V, TA = −40°C to +85°C, unless otherwise noted. Table 2. Parameter RESOLUTION ANALOG INPUT Voltage Range Absolute Input Voltage Leakage Current at 25°C Input Impedance ACCURACY No Missing Codes Differential Nonlinearity Error, DNL Integral Nonlinearity Error, INL Transition Noise Gain Error 2 Gain Error Temperature Drift Zero Error2 Zero Error Temperature Drift Power Supply Sensitivity 3 THROUGHPUT Conversion Rate Transient Response AC ACCURACY3 Dynamic Range Signal-to-Noise Ratio, SNR Spurious-Free Dynamic Range, SFDR Total Harmonic Distortion, THD 4 Signal-to-Noise-and-Distortion Ratio, SINAD SAMPLING DYNAMICS −3 dB Input Bandwidth Aperture Delay Test Conditions/Comments Min 14 (IN+) − (IN−) IN+ IN− Acquisition phase 0 −0.1 −0.1 Typ TMIN to TMAX −15 TMIN to TMAX −0.65 AVDD = 2.5 V ± 5% ±0.25 ±0.25 0.9 ±2 ±0.8 ±0.08 0.55 84.3 0 VREF VREF + 0.1 +0.1 V V V nA +0.90 +1.00 +15 +0.65 2.5 100 Full-scale step 1 Unit Bits 250 See the Analog Inputs section 14 −0.90 −1.00 VREF = 4.096 V, internal reference VREF = 5.0 V, external reference fIN = 20 kHz VREF = 4.096 V, internal reference VREF = 5.0 V, external reference fIN = 20 kHz fIN = 20 kHz, VREF = 4.096 V, internal reference fIN = 20 kHz, VREF = 4.096 V Max Bits LSB 1 LSB1 LSB1 LSB1 ppm/°C mV ppm/°C dB MSPS ns 83.5 84 84.5 85 dB dB 83.5 84 84 84.5 103 −102 dB dB dB dB 84 dB 19 0.7 MHz ns LSB means least significant bit. With the ±4.096 V input range, one LSB is 250 μV. See the Terminology section. These specifications include full temperature range variation but not the error contribution from the external reference. 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. 4 Tested fully in production at fIN = 1 kHz. 2 3 Rev. 0 | Page 3 of 28 AD7944 Table 3. Parameter INTERNAL REFERENCE Output Voltage Temperature Drift Line Regulation Turn-On Settling Time REFIN Output Voltage REFIN Output Resistance EXTERNAL REFERENCE Voltage Range Current Drain REFERENCE BUFFER REFIN Input Voltage REFIN Input Current DIGITAL INPUTS Logic Levels VIL VIH IIL IIH DIGITAL OUTPUTS Data Format Pipeline Delay Test Conditions/Comments PDREF is low TA = 25°C −40°C to +85°C AVDD = 2.5 V ± 5% CREF = 10 μF, CREFIN = 0.1 μF REFIN at 25°C VOL VOH POWER SUPPLIES AVDD, DVDD BVDD VIO Standby Current 1, 2 Power Dissipation With Internal Reference ISINK = +500 μA ISOURCE = −500 μA With External Reference TEMPERATURE RANGE 3 Specified Performance Min Typ Max Unit 4.081 4.096 ±10 ±50 40 1.2 6 4.111 V ppm/°C ppm/V ms V kΩ 5.1 500 V μA 1.2 160 V μA PDREF is high, REFIN is low 2.4 −0.3 0.9 × VIO −1 −1 Specified performance AVDD = DVDD = VIO = 2.5 V Serial 14 bits, straight binary Conversion results available immediately after completed conversion 0.4 VIO − 0.3 2.375 4.75 1.8 2.5 MSPS throughput 2.0 MSPS throughput 2.5 MSPS throughput 2.0 MSPS throughput TMIN to TMAX −40 1 With all digital inputs forced to VIO or GND as required. During acquisition phase. 3 Contact an Analog Devices, Inc., sales representative for the extended temperature range. 2 Rev. 0 | Page 4 of 28 +0.1 × VIO VIO + 0.3 +1 +1 V V μA μA V V 2.5 5.0 2.5 1.0 2.625 5.25 2.7 V V V μA 28 25 15.5 12 33 30 17 13 mW mW mW mW +85 °C AD7944 TIMING SPECIFICATIONS AVDD = DVDD = 2.5 V, BVDD = 5 V, VIO = 1.8 V to 2.7 V, VREF = 4.096 V, TA = −40°C to +85°C, unless otherwise noted. 1 Table 4. Parameter Conversion Time: CNV Rising Edge to Data Available Acquisition Time Time Between Conversions CNV Pulse Width Data Read During Conversion Quiet Time During Acquisition from Last SCK Falling Edge to CNV Rising Edge SCK Period SCK Low Time SCK High Time SCK Falling Edge to Data Remains Valid SCK Falling Edge to Data Valid Delay CNV or SDI Low to SDO D13 MSB Valid CNV or SDI High or Last SCK Falling Edge to SDO High Impedance SDI Valid Setup Time from CNV Rising Edge SDI Valid Hold Time from CNV Rising Edge SCK Valid Setup Time from CNV Rising Edge SCK Valid Hold Time from CNV Rising Edge SDI Valid Setup Time from SCK Falling Edge SDI Valid Hold Time from SCK Falling Edge SDI High to SDO High Test Conditions/Comments Turbo mode Min 320 tCONV tACQ tCYC tCYC tCNVH tDATA tDATA tQUIET Normal mode 420 80 400 500 10 tSCK tSCK tSCKL tSCKH tHSDO tDSDO tEN tDIS CS mode Chain mode CS mode tSSDICNV tHSDICNV tHSDICNV tSSCKCNV tHSCKCNV tSSDISCK tHSDISCK tDSDOSDI CS mode Chain mode Chain mode Chain mode Chain mode Chain mode Chain mode with busy indicator Turbo mode Normal mode CS mode Turbo mode Normal mode Typ Max 190 290 20 9 11 3.5 3.5 2 Unit ns ns ns ns ns ns ns ns ns 4 5 8 ns ns ns ns ns ns ns ns 15 ns ns ns ns ns ns ns ns 4 0 0 5 5 2 3 See Figure 2 and Figure 3 for load conditions. 10% VIO IOL 90% VIO tDELAY 1.4V TO SDO CL 20pF 500µA IOH tDELAY VIH1 VIL1 VIH1 VIL1 1MINIMUM VIH AND MAXIMUM VIL USED. SEE DIGITAL INPUTS SPECIFICATIONS IN TABLE 3. Figure 3. Voltage Levels for Timing Figure 2. Load Circuit for Digital Interface Timing Rev. 0 | Page 5 of 28 04658-003 500µA 04658-002 1 Symbol tCONV AD7944 ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS Table 5. Parameter Analog Inputs IN+, IN− to GND 1 Supply Voltage REF, BVDD to GND, REFGND AVDD, DVDD, VIO to GND AVDD, DVDD to VIO Digital Inputs to GND Digital Outputs to GND Storage Temperature Range Junction Temperature θJA Thermal Impedance 20-Lead LFCSP (QFN) Lead Temperatures Vapor Phase (60 sec) Infrared (15 sec) 1 Rating −0.3 V to VREF + 0.3 V or ±130 mA −0.3 V to +6.0 V −0.3 V to +2.7 V −6 V to +3 V −0.3 V to VIO + 0.3 V −0.3 V to VIO + 0.3 V −65°C to +150°C 150°C 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 30.4°C/W 215°C 220°C See the Analog Inputs section for an explanation of IN+ and IN−. Rev. 0 | Page 6 of 28 AD7944 20 19 18 17 16 REFIN BVDD AGND AGND AVDD PIN CONFIGURATION AND FUNCTION DESCRIPTIONS 1 2 3 4 5 PIN 1 INDICATOR AD7944 TOP VIEW (Not to Scale) 15 14 13 12 11 TURBO SDI CNV SCK DVDD NOTES 1. THE EXPOSED PAD IS NOT CONNECTED INTERNALLY. FOR INCREASED RELIABILITY OF THE SOLDER JOINTS, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE PAD BE SOLDERED TO THE SYSTEM GROUND PLANE. 04658-004 IN+ PDREF VIO SDO DGND 6 7 8 9 10 REF REF REFGND REFGND IN– Figure 4. Pin Configuration Table 6. Pin Function Descriptions Pin No. 1, 2 Mnemonic REF Type 1 AI 3, 4 5 6 REFGND IN− IN+ AI AI AI 7 PDREF DI 8 VIO P 9 10 11 12 13 SDO DGND DVDD SCK CNV DO P P DI DI 14 SDI DI 15 TURBO DI 16 17, 18 AVDD AGND P P Description Reference Output/Input Voltage. When PDREF is low, the internal reference and buffer are enabled, producing 4.096 V on this pin. When PDREF is high, the internal reference and buffer are disabled, allowing an externally supplied voltage reference up to 5.0 V. Decoupling is required with or without the internal reference and buffer. This pin is referred to the REFGND pins and should be decoupled closely to the REFGND pins with a 10 μF capacitor. Reference Input Analog Ground. Analog Input Ground Sense. Connect this pin to the analog ground plane or to a remote ground sense. Analog Input. This pin is referred to IN−. The voltage range, that is, the difference between IN+ and IN−, is 0 V to VREF. Internal Reference Power-Down Input. When this pin is low, the internal reference is enabled. When this pin is high, the internal reference is powered down and an external reference must be used. Input/Output Interface Digital Power. Nominally at the same supply voltage as the host interface (1.8 V, 2.5 V, or 2.7 V). Serial Data Output. The conversion result is output on this pin. It is synchronized to SCK. Digital Power Ground. Digital Power. Nominally at 2.5 V. Serial Data Clock Input. When the part is selected, the conversion result is shifted out by this clock. Convert Input. This input has multiple functions. On its rising edge, it initiates the conversions and selects the interface mode of the part: chain mode or CS mode. In CS mode, the SDO pin is enabled when CNV is low. In chain mode, the data should be read when CNV is high. Serial Data Input. This input has multiple functions. It selects the interface mode of the ADC as follows. Chain mode is selected if SDI is low during the CNV rising edge. In chain mode, SDI is used as a data input to daisy-chain the conversion results of two or more ADCs onto a single SDO line. The digital data level on SDI is output on SDO with a delay of 14 SCK cycles. CS mode is selected if SDI is high during the CNV rising edge. In CS mode, either SDI or CNV can enable the serial output signals when low. If SDI or CNV is low when the conversion is complete, the busy indicator feature is enabled. Conversion Mode Selection. When TURBO is high, the maximum throughput (2.5 MSPS) is achieved, and the ADC does not power down between conversions. When TURBO is low, the maximum throughput is lower (2.0 MSPS), and the ADC powers down between conversions. Input Analog Power. Nominally at 2.5 V. Analog Power Ground. Rev. 0 | Page 7 of 28 AD7944 Pin No. 19 Mnemonic BVDD Type1 P 20 REFIN AI/O EP Exposed Pad EP 1 Description Reference Buffer Power. Nominally at 5.0 V. If an external reference buffer is used to achieve the maximum SNR performance with a 5 V reference, the reference buffer must be powered down by connecting the REFIN pin to ground. The external reference buffer must be connected to the BVDD pin. Internal Reference Output/Reference Buffer Input. When PDREF is low, the internal band gap reference produces a 1.2 V (typical) voltage on this pin, which needs external decoupling (0.1 μF typical). When PDREF is high, use an external reference to provide 1.2 V (typical) to this pin. When PDREF is high and REFIN is low, the on-chip reference buffer and the band gap reference are powered down. An external reference must be connected to REF and BVDD. The exposed pad is not connected internally. For increased reliability of the solder joints, it is recommended that the pad be soldered to the system ground plane. AI = analog input, AI/O = bidirectional analog, DI = digital input, DO = digital output, and P = power. Rev. 0 | Page 8 of 28 AD7944 TYPICAL PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS AVDD = DVDD = VIO = 2.5 V, BVDD = 5.0 V, VREF = 5.0 V, external reference (PDREF is high, REFIN is low), unless otherwise noted. 0.8 0.6 0.6 0.4 0.4 0.2 0.2 0 –0.2 0 –0.2 –0.4 –0.4 –0.6 –0.6 –0.8 –0.8 4096 8192 12,288 –1.0 04658-105 –1.0 0 POSITIVE DNL = +0.11LSB NEGATIVE DNL = –0.11LSB 0.8 DNL (LSB) INL (LSB) 1.0 POSITIVE INL = +0.12 LSB NEGATIVE INL = –0.20 LSB 16,384 CODE 0 4096 8192 12,288 16,384 CODE 04658-108 1.0 Figure 8. Differential Nonlinearity vs. Code Figure 5. Integral Nonlinearity vs. Code 80,000 140,000 126,022 67,766 70,000 120,000 62,982 60,000 100,000 COUNT COUNT 50,000 80,000 60,000 40,000 30,000 40,000 20,000 20,000 2 8188 8189 8190 4899 8191 8192 149 0 0 0 8193 8194 8195 8196 CODE IN HEX 0 0 0 324 8188 8189 8190 8191 8192 0 0 0 8193 8194 8195 CODE IN HEX Figure 6. Histogram of DC Input at Code Center (External Reference) 04658-109 0 04658-106 0 10,000 0 Figure 9. Histogram of DC Input at Code Transition (External Reference) 140,000 80,000 124,396 67,825 70,000 120,000 63,238 60,000 100,000 COUNT COUNT 50,000 80,000 60,000 40,000 30,000 40,000 20,000 20,000 2 8188 8189 8190 5236 8191 8192 1438 0 0 0 8193 8194 8195 8196 CODE IN HEX 0 Figure 7. Histogram of DC Input at Code Center (Internal Reference) 0 0 7 8189 8190 8191 8192 8193 CODE IN HEX 2 0 0 8194 8195 8196 04658-107 0 04658-110 0 10,000 0 Figure 10. Histogram of DC Input at Code Transition (Internal Reference) Rev. 0 | Page 9 of 28 AD7944 –40 AMPLITUDE (dB) –80 –100 –120 –60 –80 –100 –120 –140 –140 –160 –160 250 500 750 1000 1250 FREQUENCY (kHz) –180 04658-111 0 SNR = 84dB THD = –102dB SINAD = 84dB –40 –60 –180 fS = 2.5MSPS fIN = 20kHz –20 SNR = 84.65dB THD = –100dB SINAD = 84.5dB 0 250 14.5 –101 81 13.5 ENOB 80 13.0 79 12.5 3.5 4.0 4.5 THD (dB) 14.0 ENOB (Bits) 82 –102 –103 –104 12.0 5.0 –105 2.50 04658-112 SNR, SINAD (dB) SINAD 3.0 1250 –100 15.0 83 2.5 1000 Figure 14. FFT Plot (Internal Reference) SNR 78 750 FREQUENCY (kHz) Figure 11. FFT Plot (External Reference) 84 500 04658-114 –20 AMPLITUDE (dB) 0 fS = 2.5MSPS fIN = 20kHz REFERENCE VOLTAGE (V) 2.75 3.00 3.25 3.50 3.75 4.00 4.25 4.50 4.75 5.00 REFERENCE VOLTAGE (V) Figure 12. SNR, SINAD, and ENOB vs. Reference Voltage 04658-115 0 Figure 15. THD vs. Reference Voltage 85.0 –80 84.5 –85 84.0 –90 THD (dB) 83.0 82.5 82.0 –95 –100 81.5 81.0 –105 80.0 1 10 100 FREQUENCY (kHz) 1000 Figure 13. SINAD vs. Frequency –110 1 10 100 FREQUENCY (kHz) Figure 16. THD vs. Frequency Rev. 0 | Page 10 of 28 1000 04658-116 80.5 04658-113 SINAD (dB) 83.5 AD7944 2.0 89 1.8 88 1.6 OPERATING CURRENT (mA) 90 86 85 84 83 82 81 1.2 1.0 0.8 IREF 0.4 –8 –7 –6 –5 –4 –3 –2 –1 0 0 –55 –35 –15 5 25 45 65 85 105 125 TEMPERATURE (°C) Figure 17. SNR vs. Input Level 04658-119 –9 INPUT LEVEL (dBFS) Figure 19. Operating Current vs. Temperature 2.0 14 1.8 IAVDD 12 1.6 SUPPLY CURRENT (µA) IDVDD 1.4 IVIO 1.2 1.0 0.8 IBVDD 0.6 IREF 10 8 6 4 IAVDD + IDVDD + IVIO 0.4 2 0.2 0 2.375 2.425 2.475 2.525 2.575 AVDD AND DVDD VOLTAGE (V) 2.625 04658-118 OPERATING CURRENT (mA) IBVDD 0.6 0.2 04658-117 80 –10 1.4 Figure 18. Operating Current vs. Supply Voltage 0 –55 –35 –15 5 25 45 65 85 105 TEMPERATURE (°C) Figure 20. Power-Down Current vs. Temperature Rev. 0 | Page 11 of 28 125 04658-120 SNR (dB) 87 IAVDD AD7944 TERMINOLOGY Aperture Delay Aperture delay is the measure of the acquisition performance. It is the time between the rising edge of the CNV input and when the input signal is held for a conversion. 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. 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. It is measured with a signal at −60 dBFS so that it includes all noise sources and DNL artifacts. Effective Number of Bits (ENOB) ENOB is a measurement of the resolution with a sine wave input. It is expressed in bits and is related to SINAD as follows: ENOB = (SINADdB − 1.76)/6.02 Effective Resolution Effective resolution is expressed in bits and is calculated as follows: Effective Resolution = log2(2N/RMS Input Noise) Gain Error The last transition (from 111 … 10 to 111 … 11) should occur for an analog voltage 1½ LSB below the nominal full scale (4.999542 V for the 0 V to 5 V range). The gain error is the deviation of the difference between the actual level of the last transition and the actual level of the first transition from the difference between the ideal levels. 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 22). Noise-Free Code Resolution Noise-free code resolution is the number of bits beyond which it is impossible to distinctly resolve individual codes. It is expressed in bits and is calculated as follows: Noise-Free Code Resolution = log2(2N/Peak-to-Peak Noise) 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-and-Distortion (SINAD) Ratio 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. Spurious-Free Dynamic Range (SFDR) SFDR is the difference, in decibels (dB), between the rms amplitude of the input signal and the peak spurious signal. 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. Transient Response Transient response is the time required for the ADC to accurately acquire its input after a full-scale step function is applied. Zero Error Zero error is the difference between the ideal midscale voltage (0 V) and the actual voltage producing the midscale output code, that is, 0 LSB. Rev. 0 | Page 12 of 28 AD7944 THEORY OF OPERATION IN+ MSB LSB 8192C 4096C 4C 2C C SWITCHES CONTROL SW+ C BUSY REF COMP REFGND 8192C 4096C 4C 2C C CONTROL LOGIC OUTPUT CODE C LSB MSB SW– 04658-005 CNV IN– Figure 21. ADC Simplified Schematic CIRCUIT INFORMATION The AD7944 is a fast, low power, single-supply, precise, 14-bit ADC using a successive approximation architecture. The AD7944 features different modes to optimize performance according to the application. In turbo mode, the AD7944 is capable of converting 2,500,000 samples per second (2.5 MSPS). The AD7944 provides the user with an on-chip track-and-hold and does not exhibit any pipeline delay or latency, making it ideal for multiple multiplexed channel applications. The AD7944 can be interfaced to any 1.8 V to 2.7 V digital logic family. It is available in a space-saving 20-lead LFCSP that allows flexible configurations. It is pin-for-pin compatible with the 16-bit AD7985 and the 18-bit AD7986. CONVERTER OPERATION When the conversion phase begins, SW+ and SW− are opened first. The two capacitor arrays are then disconnected from the analog inputs and connected to the REFGND input. Therefore, the differential voltage between the IN+ and IN− 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 REFGND and REF, 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 AD7944 has an on-board conversion clock, the serial clock, SCK, is not required for the conversion process. CONVERSION MODES OF OPERATION The AD7944 is a successive approximation ADC based on a charge redistribution DAC. Figure 21 shows the simplified schematic of the ADC. The capacitive DAC consists of two identical arrays of 14 binary-weighted capacitors that are connected to the two comparator inputs. During the acquisition phase, the terminals of the array tied to the input of the comparator are connected to AGND via SW+ and SW−. All independent switches are connected to the analog inputs. Therefore, the capacitor arrays are used as sampling capacitors and acquire the analog signal on the IN+ and IN− inputs. When the acquisition phase is completed and the CNV input goes high, a conversion phase is initiated. The AD7944 features two conversion modes of operation: turbo and normal. Turbo conversion mode (TURBO high) allows the fastest conversion rate of up to 2.5 MSPS and does not power down between conversions. The first conversion in turbo mode should be ignored because it contains meaningless data. For applications that require lower power and slightly slower sampling rates, the normal conversion mode (TURBO low) allows a maximum conversion rate of 2.0 MSPS and powers down between conversions. The first conversion in normal mode contains meaningful data. Rev. 0 | Page 13 of 28 AD7944 Transfer Functions Table 7. Output Codes and Ideal Input Voltages Description FSR − 1 LSB Midscale + 1 LSB Midscale Midscale − 1 LSB −FSR + 1 LSB −FSR 111 ... 111 111 ... 110 111 ... 101 1 2 Analog Input, VREF = 4.096 V 4.09575 V 2.04825 V 2.048 V 2.04775 V 250 μV 0V Digital Output Code (Hex) 0x3FFF1 0x2001 0x2000 0x1FFF 0x0001 0x00002 This is also the code for an overranged analog input (VIN+ − VIN− above VREF − REFGND). This is also the code for an underranged analog input (VIN+ − VIN− below REFGND). 000 ... 010 TYPICAL CONNECTION DIAGRAM 000 ... 001 000 ... 000 –FSR –FSR + 1 LSB –FSR + 0.5 LSB +FSR – 1 LSB +FSR – 1.5 LSB ANALOG INPUT Figure 23 shows an example of the recommended connection diagram for the AD7944 when multiple supplies are available. 04658-006 Figure 22. ADC Ideal Transfer Function 5V V+ BVDD AVDD, DVDD 15Ω 0V TO VREF 2.5V IN+ AD7944 2.7nF IN– V– 1.8V TO 2.7V VIO TURBO SDI SCK SDO REF GND CNV VIO 3- OR 4-WIRE INTERFACE: SPI, CS, DAISY CHAIN (TURBO = LOW) 10µF NOTES 1. GND REFERS TO REFGND, AGND, AND DGND. Figure 23. Typical Application Diagram with Multiple Supplies Rev. 0 | Page 14 of 28 04658-007 ADC CODE (STRAIGHT BINARY) The ideal transfer characteristic for the AD7944 is shown in Figure 22 and Table 7. AD7944 ANALOG INPUTS DRIVER AMPLIFIER CHOICE Figure 24 shows an equivalent circuit of the analog input structure of the AD7944. Although the AD7944 is easy to drive, the driver amplifier must meet the following requirements: The two diodes, D1 and D2, provide ESD protection for the analog inputs, IN+ and IN−. Care must be taken to ensure that the analog input signal does not exceed the reference input voltage (VREF) by more than 0.3 V. If the analog input signal exceeds this level, the diodes become forward-biased and start conducting current. These diodes can handle a forward-biased current of 130 mA maximum. However, if the supplies of the input buffer (for example, the V+ and V− supplies of the buffer amplifier in Figure 23) are different from those of REF, the analog input signal may eventually exceed the supply rails by more than 0.3 V. In such a case (for example, an input buffer with a short circuit), the current limitation can be used to protect the part. • ⎛ ⎜ 225 SNR LOSS (dB) = 20log ⎜ ⎜ π 2 ⎜ 225 + f −3 dB (Ne N )2 2 ⎝ RIN CIN IN+ OR IN– D2 04658-008 CPIN REFGND Figure 24. Equivalent Analog Input Circuit The analog input structure allows the sampling of the true differential signal between IN+ and IN−. By using these differential inputs, signals common to both inputs are rejected. During the acquisition phase, the impedance of the analog inputs (IN+ and IN−) can be modeled as a parallel combination of Capacitor CPIN and the network formed by the series connection of RIN and CIN. CPIN is primarily the pin capacitance. RIN is typically 400 Ω and is a lumped component composed of serial resistors and the on resistance of the switches. CIN is typically 30 pF and is mainly the ADC sampling capacitor. During the sampling phase, where the switches are closed, the input impedance is limited to CPIN. RIN and CIN make a one-pole, low-pass filter that reduces undesirable aliasing effects and limits noise. When the source impedance of the driving circuit is low, the AD7944 can be driven directly. Large source impedances significantly affect the ac performance, especially 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. The THD degrades as a function of the source impedance and the maximum input frequency. ⎞ ⎟ ⎟ ⎟ ⎟ ⎠ where: f−3 dB is the input bandwidth, in MHz, of the AD7944 (19 MHz) or the cutoff frequency of the input filter, if one is used. N is the noise gain of the amplifier (for example, 1 in buffer configuration). eN is the equivalent input noise voltage of the op amp, in nV/√Hz. REF D1 The noise generated by the driver amplifier must be kept as low as possible to preserve the SNR and transition noise performance of the AD7944. The noise from the driver is filtered by the AD7944 analog input circuit’s one-pole, lowpass filter, made by RIN and CIN, or by the external filter, if one is used. Because the typical noise of the AD7944 is 225 μV rms, the SNR degradation due to the amplifier is • • For ac applications, the driver should have a THD performance commensurate with that of the AD7944. For multichannel multiplexed applications, the driver amplifier and the AD7944 analog input circuit must settle for a full-scale step onto the capacitor array at a 14-bit level (0.0061%, 61 ppm). In the data sheet of the driver amplifier, settling at 0.1% to 0.01% is more commonly specified. This value can 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 AD8021 AD8022 ADA4899-1 AD8014 Rev. 0 | Page 15 of 28 Typical Application Very low noise and high frequency Low noise and high frequency Ultralow noise and high frequency Low power and high frequency AD7944 VOLTAGE REFERENCE INPUT Reference Decoupling The AD7944 allows the choice of a very low temperature drift internal voltage reference, an external reference, or an external buffered reference. The AD7944 voltage reference input, REF, has a dynamic input impedance that requires careful decoupling between the REF and REFGND pins. The Layout section describes how this can be done. To use the internal reference, the PDREF input must be low. This enables the on-chip band gap reference and buffer, resulting in a 4.096 V reference on the REF pin (1.2 V on REFIN). The internal reference is temperature compensated to 4.096 V ± 15 mV. The reference is trimmed to provide a typical drift of 10 ppm/°C. The output resistance of REFIN is 6 kΩ when the internal reference is enabled. It is necessary to decouple this pin with a ceramic capacitor of at least 100 nF. The output resistance of REFIN and the decoupling capacitor form an RC filter, which helps to reduce noise. Because the output impedance of REFIN is typically 6 kΩ, relative humidity (among other industrial contaminants) can directly affect the drift characteristics of the reference. A guard ring is typically used to reduce the effects of drift under such circumstances. However, the fine pitch of the AD7944 makes this difficult to implement. One solution, in these industrial and other types of applications, is to use a conformal coating, such as Dow Corning® 1-2577 or HumiSeal® 1B73. External 1.2 V Reference and Internal Buffer (PDREF High) To use an external reference along with the internal buffer, PDREF must be high. This powers down the internal reference and allows the 1.2 V reference to be applied to REFIN, producing 4.096 V (typically) on the REF pin. External Reference (PDREF High, REFIN Low) If an unbuffered reference voltage is used, the decoupling value depends on the reference used. For example, a 22 μF (X5R, 1206 size) ceramic chip capacitor is appropriate for optimum performance using a low temperature drift ADR43x reference. If desired, a reference decoupling capacitor with a value as small as 2.2 μF can be used with minimal impact on performance, especially DNL. In any case, there is no need for an additional, lower value ceramic decoupling capacitor (for example, 100 nF) between the REF and REFGND pins. POWER SUPPLY The AD7944 has four power supply pins: an analog supply (AVDD), a buffer supply (BVDD), a digital supply (DVDD), and a digital input/output interface supply (VIO). VIO allows a direct interface to any logic from 1.8 V to 2.7 V. To reduce the number of supplies needed, the VIO, DVDD, and AVDD pins can be tied together. The power supplies do not need to be started in a particular sequence. In addition, the AD7944 is very insensitive to power supply variations over a wide frequency range. In normal mode, the AD7944 powers down automatically at the end of each conversion phase and, therefore, the power scales linearly with the sampling rate. This makes the part ideal for low sampling rates (even of a few SPS) and battery-powered applications. To apply an external reference voltage directly to the REF pin, tie PDREF high and tie REFIN low. BVDD should also be driven to the same potential as REF. For example, if REF = 2.5 V, BVDD should be tied to 2.5 V. The advantages of directly using an external voltage reference are as follows: • SNR and dynamic range improvement (about 1.7 dB) resulting from the use of a larger reference voltage (5 V) instead of a typical 4.096 V reference when the internal reference is used. This is calculated by 4.096 ⎞ SNR = 20 log ⎛⎜ ⎟ ⎝ 5.0 ⎠ • 10 1 0.1 IBVDD IAVDD IDVDD IVIO IVREF 0.01 0.1 1 SAMPLING RATE (MSPS) Power savings when the internal reference is powered down (PDREF high). Figure 25. Operating Current vs. Sampling Rate in Normal Mode Rev. 0 | Page 16 of 28 04658-121 Internal Reference, REF = 4.096 V (PDREF Low) When using an external reference, a very low impedance source (for example, a reference buffer using the AD8031 or the AD8605) and a 10 μF (X5R, 0805 size) ceramic chip capacitor are appropriate for optimum performance. OPERATING CURRENT (mA) The internal reference of the AD7944 provides excellent performance and can be used in almost all applications. AD7944 DIGITAL INTERFACE Although the AD7944 has a reduced number of pins, it offers flexibility in its serial interface modes. In CS mode, the AD7944 is compatible with SPI, MICROWIRE™, QSPI™, and digital hosts. In CS mode, the AD7944 can use either a 3-wire or a 4-wire interface. A 3-wire interface that uses the CNV, SCK, and SDO signals minimizes wiring connections, which is useful, for example, in isolated applications. A 4-wire interface that uses the SDI, CNV, SCK, and SDO signals allows CNV, which initiates conversions, to be independent of the readback timing (SDI). This is useful in low jitter sampling or simultaneous sampling applications. In chain mode, the AD7944 provides a daisy-chain feature that uses the SDI input for cascading multiple ADCs on a single data line similar to a shift register. Chain mode is available only in normal conversion mode (TURBO low). The mode in which the part operates depends on the SDI level when the CNV rising edge occurs. CS mode is selected if SDI is high, and chain mode is selected if SDI is low. The SDI hold time is such that when SDI and CNV are connected together, chain mode is always selected. In normal mode operation, the AD7944 offers the option of forcing a start bit in front of the data bits. This start bit can be used as a busy signal indicator to interrupt the digital host and trigger the data reading. Otherwise, without a busy indicator, the user must time out the maximum conversion time prior to readback. The busy indicator feature is enabled in CS mode if CNV or SDI is low when the ADC conversion ends (see Figure 29 and Figure 33). TURBO must be kept low for both digital interfaces. Table 9 lists the availability of each serial interface mode, with and without the busy indicator, for the two conversion modes. Table 9. Serial Interface Modes (CS and Chain Mode) for Each Conversion Mode (Turbo and Normal) Serial Interface Mode CS Mode, 3-Wire Without Busy Indicator With Busy Indicator CS Mode, 4-Wire Without Busy Indicator With Busy Indicator Chain Mode Without Busy Indicator With Busy Indicator Conversion Mode Turbo Mode Normal Mode Yes No Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes No No Yes Yes When CNV is low, readback can occur during conversion or acquisition, or it can be split across acquisition and conversion, as described in the following sections. A discontinuous SCK is recommended because the part is selected with CNV low, and SCK activity begins to clock out data. Note that in the following sections, the timing diagrams indicate digital activity (SCK, CNV, SDI, and SDO) during the conversion. However, due to the possibility of performance degradation, digital activity should occur only prior to the safe data reading time, tDATA, because the AD7944 provides error correction circuitry that can correct for an incorrect bit decision during this time. From tDATA to tCONV, there is no error correction, and conversion results may be corrupted. Similarly, tQUIET, the time from the last falling edge of SCK to the rising edge of CNV, must remain free of digital activity. The user should configure the AD7944 and initiate the busy indicator (if desired in normal mode) prior to tDATA. It is also possible to corrupt the sample by having SCK near the sampling instant. Therefore, it is recommended that the digital pins be kept quiet for approximately 20 ns before and 10 ns after the rising edge of CNV, using a discontinuous SCK whenever possible to avoid any potential performance degradation. Rev. 0 | Page 17 of 28 AD7944 DATA READING OPTIONS There are three different data reading options for the AD7944. There is the option to read during conversion, to split the read across acquisition and conversion (see Figure 28 and Figure 29), and, in normal mode, to read during acquisition. The desired SCK frequency largely determines the reading option to use. To determine how to split the read for a particular SCK frequency, follow these examples to read data from conversion (n − 1). For turbo mode (2.5 MSPS) fSCK = 50 MHz; tDATA = 190 ns Number_SCK_Edges = 50 MHz × 190 ns = 9.5 Reading During Conversion, Fast Host (Turbo or Normal Mode) Nine bits are read during conversion (n), and five bits are read during acquisition (n). When reading during conversion (n), conversion results are for the previous (n − 1) conversion. Reading should occur only up to tDATA and, because this time is limited, the host must use a fast SCK. For normal mode (2.0 MSPS) The required SCK frequency is calculated by f SCK ≥ Number _ SCK _ Edges t DATA fSCK = 40 MHz; tDATA = 290 ns Number_SCK_Edges = 40 MHz × 290 ns = 11.6 Eleven bits are read during conversion (n), and three bits are read during acquisition (n). For slow throughputs, the time restriction is dictated by the throughput required by the user; the host is free to run at any speed. Similar to reading during acquisition, data access for slow hosts must take place during the acquisition phase with additional time into the conversion. To determine the minimum SCK frequency, follow these examples to read data from conversion (n − 1). For turbo mode (2.5 MSPS) Note that data access spanning conversion requires the CNV pin 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. Number_SCK_Edges = 14; tDATA = 190 ns fSCK = 14/190 ns = 73.7 MHz For normal mode (2.0 MSPS) Reading During Acquisition, Any Speed Host (Turbo or Normal Mode) Number_SCK_Edges = 14; tDATA = 290 ns fSCK = 14/290 ns = 48.3 MHz The time between tDATA and tCONV is an I/O quiet time during which digital activity should not occur, or sensitive bit decisions may be corrupted. Split Reading, Any Speed Host (Turbo or Normal Mode) To allow for a slower SCK, there is the option of a split read, where data access starts at the current acquisition (n) and spans into the conversion (n). Conversion results are for the previous (n − 1) conversion. Similar to reading during conversion, split reading should occur only up to tDATA. For the maximum throughput, the only time restriction is that split reading take place during the tACQ (minimum) + (tDATA − tQUIET) time. The time between the falling edge of SCK and CNV rising is an acquisition quiet time, tQUIET. When reading during acquisition (n), conversion results are for the previous (n − 1) conversion. Maximum throughput is achievable in normal mode (2.0 MSPS); however, in turbo mode, 2.5 MSPS throughput is not achievable. For the maximum throughput, the only time restriction is that reading take place during the tACQ (minimum) time. For slow throughputs, the time restriction is dictated by the throughput required by the user; the host is free to run at any speed. Thus, for slow hosts, data access must take place during the acquisition phase. Rev. 0 | Page 18 of 28 AD7944 minimum conversion time elapses and then held high for the maximum possible conversion time to avoid the generation of the busy signal indicator. CS MODE, 3-WIRE WITHOUT BUSY INDICATOR This mode is usually used when a single AD7944 is connected to an SPI-compatible digital host. The connection diagram is shown in Figure 26, and the corresponding timing is given in Figure 27. When the conversion is complete, the AD7944 enters the acquisition phase and, if the part is in normal mode (TURBO low), powers down. When CNV goes low, the MSB is output onto SDO. The remaining data bits are clocked by subsequent SCK falling edges. The 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 that it has an acceptable hold time. After the 14th SCK falling edge or when CNV goes high (whichever occurs first), SDO returns to high impedance. With SDI tied to VIO, a rising edge on CNV initiates a conversion, selects CS mode, and forces SDO to high impedance. When a conversion is initiated, it continues until completion, irrespective of the state of CNV. This can be useful, for example, to bring CNV low to select other SPI devices, such as analog multiplexers; however, CNV must be returned high before the CONVERT DIGITAL HOST CNV VIO SDI AD7944 DATA IN SDO 04658-009 SCK CLK Figure 26. CS Mode, 3-Wire Without Busy Indicator Connection Diagram (SDI High) tCYC >tCONV tCONV tDATA tCNVH SDI = 1 tCONV tDATA CNV tACQ ACQUISITION (n – 1) CONVERSION (n – 1) (I/O QUIET TIME) ACQUISITION (n) (I/O QUIET TIME) (I/O QUIET TIME) CONVERSION (n) ACQUISITION (n + 1) tQUIET 12 13 1 14 2 12 13 tHSDO tEN SDO tDSDO tEN 2 1 tDIS END DATA (n – 2) 0 13 tDIS 14 tSCK 12 11 BEGIN DATA (n – 1) 2 Figure 27. CS Mode, 3-Wire Without Busy Indicator Serial Interface Timing (SDI High) Rev. 0 | Page 19 of 28 1 tDIS END DATA (n – 1) 0 tDIS 04658-010 SCK AD7944 When the conversion is complete, SDO goes from high impedance to low impedance. With a pull-up on the SDO line, this transition can be used as an interrupt signal to initiate the data readback controlled by the digital host. The AD7944 then enters the acquisition phase and powers down. The data bits are then clocked out, MSB first, by subsequent SCK falling edges. The 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 that it has an acceptable hold time. After the optional 15th SCK falling edge, SDO returns to high impedance. CS MODE, 3-WIRE WITH BUSY INDICATOR This mode is usually used when a single AD7944 is connected to an SPI-compatible digital host that has an interrupt input. It is available only in normal conversion mode (TURBO low). The connection diagram is shown in Figure 28, and the corresponding timing is given in Figure 29. With SDI tied to VIO, a rising edge on CNV initiates a conversion, selects CS mode, and forces SDO to high impedance. SDO is maintained in high impedance until the completion of the conversion, irrespective of the state of CNV. Prior to the minimum conversion time, CNV can be used to select other SPI devices, such as analog multiplexers, but CNV must be returned low before the minimum conversion time elapses and then held low for the maximum possible conversion time to guarantee the generation of the busy signal indicator. If multiple AD7944 devices are selected at the same time, the SDO output pin handles this contention without damage or induced latch-up. Meanwhile, it is recommended that this contention be kept as short as possible to limit extra power dissipation. CONVERT VIO CNV VIO DIGITAL HOST 47kΩ SDI AD7944 DATA IN SDO IRQ TURBO 04658-011 SCK CLK Figure 28. CS Mode, 3-Wire with Busy Indicator Connection Diagram (SDI High) TURBO = 0 SDI = 1 tCYC tCNVH CNV ACQUISITION tCONV tACQ CONVERSION ACQUISITION (I/O QUIET TIME) tSCK tQUIET tSCKL 1 2 3 13 tHSDO 14 15 tSCKH tDSDO SDO D13 D12 tDIS D1 D0 Figure 29. CS Mode, 3-Wire with Busy Indicator Serial Interface Timing (SDI High) Rev. 0 | Page 20 of 28 04658-012 SCK AD7944 conversion time elapses and then held high for the maximum possible conversion time to avoid the generation of the busy signal indicator. CS MODE, 4-WIRE WITHOUT BUSY INDICATOR This mode is usually used when multiple AD7944 devices are connected to an SPI-compatible digital host. A connection diagram example using two AD7944 devices is shown in Figure 30, and the corresponding timing is given in Figure 31. When the conversion is complete, the AD7944 enters the acquisition phase and, if the part is in normal mode (TURBO low), powers down. Each ADC result can be read by bringing its SDI input low, which consequently outputs the MSB onto SDO. The remaining data bits are then clocked by subsequent SCK falling edges. The 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 that it has an acceptable hold time. After the 14th SCK falling edge, SDO returns to high impedance and another AD7944 can be read. With SDI high, a rising edge on CNV initiates a conversion, selects CS mode, and forces SDO to high impedance. In this mode, CNV must be held high during the conversion phase and the subsequent data readback. (If SDI and CNV are low, SDO is driven low.) Prior to the minimum conversion time, SDI can be used to select other SPI devices, such as analog multiplexers, but SDI must be returned high before the minimum CS2 CS1 CONVERT CNV CNV AD7944 SDO AD7944 SDI SCK DIGITAL HOST SDO SCK 04658-013 SDI DATA IN CLK Figure 30. CS Mode, 4-Wire Without Busy Indicator Connection Diagram tCYC tCONV tCONV tDATA tDATA CNV tACQ ACQUISITION (n – 1) CONVERSION (n – 1) (I/O QUIET TIME) ACQUISITION (n) (I/O QUIET TIME) (I/O QUIET TIME) CONVERSION (n) ACQUISITION (n + 1) tHSDICNV SDI tSSDICNV tQUIET 12 13 1 14 2 12 13 tHSDO tEN SDO tDSDO tEN 2 1 END DATA (n – 2) 13 0 tHSDO 14 tSCK 12 11 BEGIN DATA (n – 1) 2 Figure 31. CS Mode, 4-Wire Without Busy Indicator Serial Interface Timing Rev. 0 | Page 21 of 28 1 tDIS END DATA (n – 1) 0 tDIS 04658-014 SCK AD7944 used to select other SPI devices, such as analog multiplexers, but SDI must be returned low before the minimum conversion time elapses and then held low for the maximum possible conversion time to guarantee the generation of the busy signal indicator. CS MODE, 4-WIRE WITH BUSY INDICATOR This mode is usually used when a single AD7944 is connected to an SPI-compatible digital host with an interrupt input and when it is desired to keep CNV, which is used to sample the analog input, independent of the signal used to select the data reading. This independence is particularly important in applications where low jitter on CNV is desired. This mode is available only in normal conversion mode (TURBO low). The connection diagram is shown in Figure 32, and the corresponding timing is given in Figure 33. When the conversion is complete, SDO goes from high impedance to low impedance. With a pull-up on the SDO line, this transition can be used as an interrupt signal to initiate the data readback controlled by the digital host. The AD7944 then enters the acquisition phase and powers down. The data bits are then clocked out, MSB first, by subsequent SCK falling edges. The 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 that it has an acceptable hold time. After the optional 15th SCK falling edge or when SDI goes high (whichever occurs first), SDO returns to high impedance. With SDI high, a rising edge on CNV initiates a conversion, selects CS mode, and forces SDO to high impedance. In this mode, CNV must be held high during the conversion phase and the subsequent data readback. (If SDI and CNV are low, SDO is driven low.) Prior to the minimum conversion time, SDI can be CS1 CONVERT VIO DIGITAL HOST CNV 47kΩ AD7944 SCK DATA IN SDO IRQ TURBO 04658-015 SDI CLK Figure 32. CS Mode, 4-Wire with Busy Indicator Connection Diagram TURBO = 0 tCYC CNV ACQUISITION tCONV tACQ CONVERSION ACQUISITION (I/O QUIET TIME) tSSDICNV SDI tSCK tHSDICNV tSCKL 1 2 3 tHSDO 13 14 15 tSCKH tDSDO tDIS tEN SDO D13 D12 D1 Figure 33. CS Mode, 4-Wire with Busy Indicator Serial Interface Timing Rev. 0 | Page 22 of 28 D0 04658-016 SCK tQUIET AD7944 When the conversion is complete, the MSB is output onto SDO, and the AD7944 enters the acquisition phase and powers down. The remaining data bits stored in the internal shift register are clocked by subsequent SCK falling edges. For each ADC, SDI feeds the input of the internal shift register and is clocked by the SCK falling edge. Each ADC in the chain outputs its data MSB first, and 14 × N clocks are required to read back the N ADCs. The 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 and, consequently, more AD7944 devices in the chain, provided that the digital host has an acceptable hold time. The maximum conversion rate may be reduced due to the total readback time. CHAIN MODE WITHOUT BUSY INDICATOR This mode can be used to daisy-chain multiple AD7944 devices on a 3-wire serial interface. It is available only in normal conversion mode (TURBO is low). This feature is useful for reducing component count and wiring connections, for example, in isolated multiconverter applications or for systems with a limited interfacing capacity. Data readback is analogous to clocking a shift register. A connection diagram example using two AD7944 devices is shown in Figure 34, and the corresponding timing is given in Figure 35. When SDI and CNV are low, SDO is driven low. With SCK low, a rising edge on CNV initiates a conversion, selects chain mode, and disables the busy indicator. In this mode, CNV is held high during the conversion phase and the subsequent data readback. CONVERT CNV AD7944 A SCK SDO SDI DIGITAL HOST AD7944 B TURBO DATA IN SDO TURBO SCK 04658-017 SDI CNV CLK Figure 34. Chain Mode Without Busy Indicator Connection Diagram TURBO = 0 SDIA = 0 tCYC CNV ACQUISITION tCONV tACQ CONVERSION ACQUISITION tSCK tSCKL tQUIET SCK 1 tHSCKCNV 2 3 12 13 tSSDISCK 14 15 16 DA13 DA12 26 27 28 DA1 DA0 tSCKH tHSDISCK tEN SDOA = SDIB DA13 DA12 DA11 DA1 DA0 DB13 DB12 DB11 DB1 DB0 SDOB Figure 35. Chain Mode Without Busy Indicator Serial Interface Timing Rev. 0 | Page 23 of 28 04658-018 tHSDO tDSDO AD7944 When all ADCs in the chain have completed their conversions, the SDO pin of the ADC closest to the digital host (see the AD7944 ADC labeled C in Figure 36) is driven high. This transition on SDO can be used as a busy indicator to trigger the data readback controlled by the digital host. The AD7944 then enters the acquisition phase and powers down. The data bits stored in the internal shift register are clocked out, MSB first, by subsequent SCK falling edges. For each ADC, SDI feeds the input of the internal shift register and is clocked by the SCK falling edge. Each ADC in the chain outputs its data MSB first, and 14 × N + 1 clocks are required to read back the N ADCs. Although the rising edge can be used to capture the data, a digital host using the SCK falling edge allows a faster reading rate and, consequently, more AD7944 devices in the chain, provided that the digital host has an acceptable hold time. CHAIN MODE WITH BUSY INDICATOR This mode can be used to daisy-chain multiple AD7944 devices on a 3-wire serial interface while providing a busy indicator. It is available only in normal conversion mode (TURBO low). This feature is useful for reducing component count and wiring connections, for example, in isolated multiconverter applications or for systems with a limited interfacing capacity. Data readback is analogous to clocking a shift register. A connection diagram example using three AD7944 devices is shown in Figure 36, and the corresponding timing is given in Figure 37. When SDI and CNV are low, SDO is driven low. With SCK high, a rising edge on CNV initiates a conversion, selects chain mode, and enables the busy indicator. In this mode, CNV is held high during the conversion phase and the subsequent data readback. CONVERT SDI CNV AD7944 A SCK SDO SDI CNV AD7944 B SCK TURBO SDO SDI DIGITAL HOST AD7944 C SCK TURBO SDO DATA IN IRQ TURBO 04658-019 CNV CLK Figure 36. Chain Mode with Busy Indicator Connection Diagram TURBO = 0 tCYC ACQUISITION tCONV tACQ ACQUISITION CONVERSION tSSCKCNV SCK tSCKH 1 tHSCKCNV 2 tSSDISCK tEN SDOA = SDIB 3 4 tSCK 13 14 16 17 27 28 29 30 31 tSCKL tHSDISCK DA13 DA12 DA11 15 DA1 SDOB = SDIC 43 DA0 tDSDOSDI DB13 DB12 DB11 DB1 DB0 DA13 DA12 DA1 DA0 DC13 DC12 DC11 DC1 DC0 DB13 DB12 DB1 DB0 DA13 DA12 tDSDOSDI SDOC 42 tDSDOSDI tHSDO tDSDO tDSDOSDI 41 tDSDOSDI Figure 37. Chain Mode with Busy Indicator Serial Interface Timing Rev. 0 | Page 24 of 28 DA1 DA0 04658-020 CNV = SDIA AD7944 APPLICATIONS INFORMATION Finally, the power supplies, VDD and VIO of the AD7944, should be decoupled with ceramic capacitors, typically 100 nF, placed close to the AD7944 and connected using short, wide traces to provide low impedance paths and to reduce the effect of glitches on the power supply lines. LAYOUT The printed circuit board (PCB) that houses the AD7944 should be designed so that the analog and digital sections are separated and confined to certain areas of the board. The pinout of the AD7944, with its analog signals on the left side and its digital signals on the right side, eases this task. EVALUATING AD7944 PERFORMANCE Avoid running digital lines under the device because they couple noise onto the die, unless a ground plane under the AD7944 is used as a shield. Fast switching signals, such as CNV or clocks, should not run near analog signal paths. Avoid crossover of digital and analog signals. 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 AD7944 devices. Other recommended layouts for the AD7944 are outlined in the documentation for the AD7944 evaluation board (EVAL-AD7944EBZ). The evaluation board package includes a fully assembled and tested evaluation board, documentation, and software for controlling the board from a PC via the EVAL-CED1Z board. The AD7944 voltage reference inputs (REF) have 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 REFGND pins and connecting them with wide, low impedance traces. Rev. 0 | Page 25 of 28 AD7944 AVDD BVDD REF REF REF PADDLE 1 2 GND GND GND GND 3 4 DVDD 5 6 GND 04658-030 GND VIO Figure 38. Example Layout of the AD7944 (Top Layer) 5V EXTERNAL REFERENCE (ADR435 OR ADR445) REF REF AVDD CAVDD CBVDD BVDD REF GND CREF GND GND GND GND CDVDD DVDD GND GND GND VIO CVIO 04658-031 GND Figure 39. Example Layout of the AD7944 (Bottom Layer) Rev. 0 | Page 26 of 28 AD7944 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 10 1.00 0.85 0.80 12° MAX 0.80 MAX 0.65 TYP 0.30 0.23 0.18 SEATING PLANE 0.50 0.40 0.30 0.05 MAX 0.02 NOM COPLANARITY 0.08 0.20 REF 0.25 MIN FOR PROPER CONNECTION OF THE EXPOSED PAD, REFER TO THE PIN CONFIGURATION AND FUNCTION DESCRIPTIONS SECTION OF THIS DATA SHEET. COMPLIANT TO JEDEC STANDARDS MO-220-VGGD-1 090408-B TOP VIEW 6 11 Figure 40. 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 AD7944BCPZ 1 AD7944BCPZ-RL71 EVAL-AD7944EBZ1, 2 EVAL-CED1Z 3 1 2 3 Temperature Range −40°C to +85°C −40°C to +85°C Package Description 20-Lead Lead Frame Chip Scale Package [LFCSP_VQ], Tray 20-Lead Lead Frame Chip Scale Package [LFCSP_VQ], Reel Evaluation Board Converter Evaluation and Development Board Package Option CP-20-4 CP-20-4 Z = RoHS Compliant Part. This board can be used as a standalone evaluation board or in conjunction with the EVAL-CED1Z for evaluation/demonstration purposes. This board allows a PC to control and communicate with all Analog Devices evaluation boards ending in the EB designator. Rev. 0 | Page 27 of 28 Ordering Quantity 490 1,500 AD7944 NOTES ©2009 Analog Devices, Inc. All rights reserved. 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