AD AD7799

Preliminary Technical Data
FEATURES
AD7798: 16-Bit
AD7799: 24-Bit
Three Differential Analog Inputs
Low Noise Programmable Gain Amp
RMS noise: 80 nV (Gain = 64) at 16.6 Hz update rate (AD7798)
65 nV (Gain = 64) at 16.6 Hz update rate (AD7799)
30 nV (Gain = 64) at 4 Hz update rate (AD7799)
Update Rate: 4 Hz to 500 Hz
Power
Supply: 2.7 V to 5.25 V operation
Normal: 330 µA typ (AD7798)
400 µA typ (AD7799)
Power-down: 1 µA max
Simultaneous 50 Hz/60 Hz Rejection
Two Programmable Digital Outputs
Internal Clock Oscillator
Reference Detect
100 nA Burnout Currents
Low Side Power Switch
Independent Interface Power Supply
16-Lead TSSOP
Low Power, 24-Bit/16-Bit
Sigma-Delta ADC with In-Amp
AD7798/AD7799
FUNCTIONAL BLOCK DIAGRAM
Resolution:
INTERFACE
3-wire serial
SPI®, QSPI™, MICROWIRE™, and DSP compatible
Schmitt trigger on SCLK
APPLICATIONS
Pressure measurement
Weigh scales
AD7799/AD7798
REFERENCE
DETECT
AVDD
AIN1(+)
AIN1(-)
AIN2(+)
AIN2(-)
AIN3(+)/P1
AIN3(-)/P2
GND
PWRSW
SIGMA DELTA
ADC
IN-AMP
MUX
INTERNAL
CLOCK
SERIAL
INTERFACE
AND
CONTROL
LOGIC
DOUT/RDY
DIN
SCLK
CS
DVDD
GND
Figure 1.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The AD7798/AD7799 is a low power, complete analog front end
for low frequency measurement applications. The device
contains a low noise 24-bit (AD7799)/ 16-bit (AD7798) ∑-∆
ADC with three differential inputs. The on-chip low noise
instrumentation amplifier means that signals of small
amplitude can be interfaced directly to the ADC. With a gain
setting of 64, the rms noise is 80 nV for AD7798 and 65 nV for
the AD7799 at 16.6 Hz.
The device contains a low side power switch which is useful in
bridge applications. The switch allows the bridge to be
disconnected from the power supply when conversions are not
being performed and this will minimise power consumption.
The device also has 100 nA burnout currents. These currents
are used to detect if sensors connected to the analog inputs are
burnt out. Other on-chip features include an internal clock so
the user does not have to supply a clock to the device. This
reduces the component count in a system and provides board
space savings. The update rate is programmable on the
AD7798/99. It can be varied from 4 Hz to 500 Hz.
The part operates with a single power supply from 2.7 V to 5.25
V. It consumes a current of 380 uA maximum for the AD7798
and 450 uA maximum for the AD7799. The AD7799/AD7798 is
housed in a 16-lead TSSOP package.
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AD7798/AD7799
Preliminary Technical Data
TABLE OF CONTENTS
AD7799/AD7798—Specifications.................................................. 3
Timing Characteristics, .................................................................... 6
Absolute Maximum Ratings............................................................ 8
Pin Configuration and Function Descriptions............................. 9
Typical Performance Characteristics ........................................... 11
On-chip Registers ........................................................................... 12
Communications Register (RS2, RS1, RS0 = 0, 0, 0) .............. 12
Status Register (RS2, RS1, RS0 = 0, 0, 0; Power-on/Reset =
0x88)............................................................................................. 13
Configuration Register (rs2, RS1, RS0 = 0, 1, 0; Poweron/Reset = 0x0710) .................................................................... 15
Data Register (RS2, RS1, RS0 = 0, 1, 1; Power-on/Reset =
0x0000 (AD7798)/ 0x000000 (AD7799))................................ 16
ID Register (RS2, RS1, RS0 = 1, 0, 0; Power-on/Reset = 0xX8
(AD7798)/ 0xX9 (AD7799))..................................................... 16
OFFSET Register (RS2, RS1, RS0 = 1, 1, 0; Power-on/Reset =
0x8000 (AD7798)/0x800000 (AD7799))................................. 17
FULLSCALE Register (RS2, RS1, RS0 = 1, 1, 1; Poweron/Reset = 0x5XXX (AD7798)/0x5XXX000 (AD7799)) ..... 17
TYPICAL APPLICATION........................................................ 17
Mode Register (RS2, RS1, RS0 = 0, 0, 1; Power-on/Reset =
0x000A)........................................................................................ 13
REVISION HISTORY
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Preliminary Technical Data
AD7798/AD7799
AD7799/AD7798—SPECIFICATIONS1
Table 1. (AVDD = 2.7 V to 5.25 V; DVDD = 2.7 V to 5.25 V; GND = 0 V; REFIN(+) = 2.5 V; REFIN(-) = 0 V; all specifications TMIN to
TMAX, unless otherwise noted.)
Parameter
ADC CHANNEL SPECIFICATION
Output Update Rate
ADC CHANNEL
No Missing Codes2
Resolution
Output Noise and Update Rates
Integral Nonlinearity
Offset Error3
Offset Error Drift vs. Temperature4
Full-Scale Error5
Gain Drift vs. Temperature4
Power Supply Rejection
ANALOG INPUTS
Differential Input Voltage Ranges
Absolute AIN Voltage Limits2
Unbuffered Mode
Buffered Mode
In-Amp Enabled
Common Mode Voltage
In-Amp Enabled
Analog Input Current
Buffered Mode or In-Amp Enabled
Average Input Current
2
Average Input Current Drift
Unbuffered Mode
Average Input Current
Average Input Current Drift
Normal Mode Rejection2
@ 50 Hz, 60 Hz
@ 50 Hz
@ 60 Hz
Common Mode Rejection
@DC
@ 50 Hz, 60 Hz
2
AD7798/AD7799B
Unit
4
500
Hz min nom
Hz max nom
24
16
16
19
16
18.5
Bits min
Bits min
Bits p-p
Bits p-p
Bits p-p
Bits p-p
AD7799, fADC ≤ 125 Hz
AD7798
Gain = 128, 16.6 Hz Update Rate
Gain = 1, 16.6 Hz Update Rate, AD7799
Gain = 1, 16.6 Hz Update Rate, AD7798
Gain = 64, 4 Hz Update Rate, AD7799
See Tables in ADC
Description
±15
±25
±3
±10
±10
±0.5
±3
90
ppm of FSR max
ppm of FSR max
µV typ
nV/°C typ
µV typ
ppm/°C typ
ppm/°C typ
dB min
3.5 ppm typ, Gain 1 to 32
Gain = 64 or 128
±REFIN/Gain
V nom
REFIN = REFIN(+) – REFIN(–), Gain = 1 to 128
GND + 30 mV
AVDD – 30 mV
GND + 100 mV
AVDD – 100 mV
GND + 300 mV
VDD – 1.2
V max
V min
V min
V max
V min
V max
Gain = 1 or 2
0.5
V min
Gain = 4 to 128
±200
±1
±2
pA max
nA max
pA/°C typ
AIN1(+) – AIN1(-), AIN2(+) – AIN2(-) only.
AIN3(+) – AIN3(-).
±400
±50
nA/V typ
pA/V/°C typ
70
84
90
dB min
dB min
dB min
90
100
dB min
dB min
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Test Conditions/Comments
Gain = 1, 2
Gain = 4 to 128
100 dB typ, AIN = 50 % of full scale
Gain = 1 or 2
Gain = 4 to 128
Gain = 1 or 2
Input current varies with input voltage.
73 dB typ, 50 ± 1 Hz, 60 ± 1 Hz, FS[3:0] = 10106
90 dB typ, 50 ± 1 Hz, FS[3:0] = 10016
90 dB typ, 60 ± 1 Hz, FS[3:0] = 10006
AIN = 50% of FS
80 dB typ, FS[3:0] = 10106
50 ± 1 Hz (FS[3:0] = 10016), 60 ± 1 Hz (FS[3:0] =
10006)
AD7798/AD7799
Preliminary Technical Data
Parameter
REFERENCE INPUT
REFIN Voltage
Reference Voltage Range
2
Absolute REFIN Voltage Limits
2
Average reference Input Current
Average Reference Input Current Drift
Normal Mode Rejection
Common Mode Rejection
Reference Detect
2
LOW SIDE POWER SWITCH
RON
Allowable Current
INTERNAL CLOCK
Drift
LOGIC INPUTS
All Inputs Except SCLK and DIN
VINL, Input Low Voltage
VINH, Input High Voltage
SCLK and DIN Only (SchmittTriggered Input)
VT(+)
VT(–)
VT(+) – VT(–)
VT(+)
VT(–)
VT(+) - VT(–)
Input Currents
Input Capacitance
LOGIC OUTPUTS
VOH, Output High Voltage
VOL, Output Low Voltage
VOH, Output High Voltage
VOL, Output Low Voltage
AD7798/AD7799B
Unit
Test Conditions/Comments
2.5
0.1
AV DD
GND – 30 mV
AVDD + 30 mV
400
±0.03
See ANALOG INPUTS
See ANALOG INPUTS
0.3
0.65
V nom
V min
V max
V min
V max
nA/V typ
nA/V/°C typ
REFIN = REFIN(+) – REFIN(–)
V min
V max
NOREF bit Inactive if VREF < 0.3 V
NOREF bit Active if VREF > 0.65 V
5
7
20
Ω max
Ω max
mA max
AVDD = 5V
AVDD = 3V
Continuous Current
64 ±2%
0.01
KHz nom
%/°C typ
0.8
0.4
2.0
V max
V max
V min
DVDD = 5 V
DVDD = 3 V
DVDD = 3 V or 5 V
1.4/2
0.8/1.4
0.3/0.85
0.9/2
0.4/1.1
0.3/0.85
±1
10
V min/V max
V min/V max
V min/V max
V min/V max
V min/V max
V min/V max
µA max
pF typ
DVDD = 5 V
DVDD = 5 V
DVDD = 5 V
DVDD = 3 V
DVDD = 3 V
DVDD = 3 V
VIN = DVDD or GND
All Digital Inputs
DVDD – 0.6
0.4
4
0.4
V min
V max
V min
V max
DVDD = 3 V, ISOURCE = 100 µA
DVDD = 3 V, ISINK = 100 µA
DVDD = 5 V, ISOURCE = 200 µA
DVDD = 5 V, ISINK = 1.6 mA
±1
10
Offset Binary
µA max
pF typ
AVDD – 0.6
0.4
4
0.4
V min
V max
V min
V max
2
2
2
2
2
Floating-State Leakage Current
Floating-State Output Capacitance
Data Output Coding
DIGITAL OUTPUTS
P1 and P2
VOH, Output High Voltage2
VOL, Output Low Voltage
VOH, Output High Voltage2
VOL, Output Low Voltage
2
2
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AVDD = 3 V, ISOURCE = 100 µA
AVDD = 3 V, ISINK = 100 µA
AVDD = 5 V, ISOURCE = 200 µA
AVDD = 5 V, ISINK = 800 µA
Preliminary Technical Data
Parameter
SYSTEM CALIBRATION2
Full-Scale Calibration Limit
Zero-Scale Calibration Limit
Input Span
POWER REQUIREMENTS7
Power Supply Voltage
VDD – GND
IOVDD – GND
Power Supply Currents
IDD Current
IDD (Power-Down Mode)
AD7798/AD7799
AD7798/AD7799B
Unit
1.05 x FS
-1.05 x FS
0.8 x FS
2.1 x FS
V max
V min
V min
V max
2.7/5.25
2.7/5.25
V min/max
V min/max
150
175
380
450
1
µA max
µA max
µA max
µA max
µA max
1
Test Conditions/Comments
125 µA typ, Unbuffered Mode
150 µA typ, Buffered Mode, In-Amp Bypassed
330 µA typ, In-Amp used (AD7798)
400 µA typ, IN-AMP used (AD7799)
Temperature Range –40°C to +105°C.
Specification is not production tested but is supported by characterization data at initial product release.
A System calibration will reduce this error to the order of the noise for the programmed gain and update rate.
4
A calibration at any temperature will remove this error.
5
Full-scale error applies to both positive and negative full-scale and applies at the factory calibration conditions (AVDD = 4 V).
6
FS[3:0] are the four bits used in the mode register to select the output word rate.
7
Digital inputs equal to DVDD or GND.
2
3
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AD7798/AD7799
Preliminary Technical Data
TIMING CHARACTERISTICS8, 9
Table 2. (AVDD = 2.7 V to 5.25 V; DVDD = 2.7 V to 5.25; GND = 0 V, Input Logic 0 = 0 V, Input Logic 1 = DVDD, unless otherwise
noted.)
Parameter
t3
t4
Read Operation
t1
t210
t512, 13
t6
t7
Write Operation
t8
t9
t10
t11
8
9
Limit at TMIN, TMAX
(B Version)
100
100
Unit
ns min
ns min
Conditions/Comments
SCLK High Pulsewidth
SCLK Low Pulsewidth
0
60
80
0
60
80
10
80
100
10
ns min
ns max
ns max
ns min
ns max
ns max
ns min
ns max
ns max
ns min
CS Falling Edge to DOUT/RDY Active Time
DVDD = 4.75 V to 5.25 V
DVDD = 2.7 V to 3.6 V
SCLK Active Edge to Data Valid Delay11
DVDD = 4.75 V to 5.25 V
DVDD = 2.7 V to 3.6 V
Bus Relinquish Time after CS Inactive Edge
SCLK Inactive Edge to CS Inactive Edge
SCLK Inactive Edge to DOUT/RDY High
0
30
25
0
ns min
ns min
ns min
ns min
CS Falling Edge to SCLK Active Edge Setup Time
Data Valid to SCLK Edge Setup Time
Data Valid to SCLK Edge Hold Time
CS Rising Edge to SCLK Edge Hold Time
11
Sample tested during initial release to ensure compliance. All input signals are specified with tR = tF = 5 ns (10% to 90% of VDD) and timed from a voltage level of 1.6 V.
See Figure 3 and Figure 4.
10
These numbers are measured with the load circuit of Figure 2 and defined as the time required for the output to cross the VOL or VOH limits.
11
SCLK active edge is falling edge of SCLK.
12
These numbers are derived from the measured time taken by the data output to change 0.5 V when loaded with the circuit of Figure 2. The measured number is then
extrapolated back to remove the effects of charging or discharging the 50 pF capacitor. This means that the times quoted in the timing characteristics are the true bus
relinquish times of the part and, as such, are independent of external bus loading capacitances.
RDY returns high after a read of the ADC. In single conversion mode and continuous conversion mode, the same data can be read again, if required, while RDY is high,
although care should be taken to ensure that subsequent reads do not occur close to the next output update. In continuous read mode, the digital word can be read
only once.
13
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AD7798/AD7799
TO OUTPUT PIN
+1.6 V
50 pF
Figure 2. Load Circuit for Timing Characterization
CS (I)
t6
t1
t5
MSB
DOUT/RDY (O)
LSB
t7
t2
t3
SCLK (I)
t4
04227-0-003
I = INPUT, O = OUTPUT
Figure 3. Read Cycle Timing Diagram
CS (I)
t11
t8
SCLK (I)
t9
t10
DIN (I)
MSB
LSB
04227-0-004
I = INPUT, O = OUTPUT
Figure 4. Write Cycle Timing Diagram
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Preliminary Technical Data
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
Table 3. (TA= 25°C, unless otherwise noted.)
Parameter
AVDD to GND
DVDD to GND
Analog Input Voltage to GND
Reference Input Voltage to GND
Digital Input Voltage to GND
Digital Output Voltage to GND
AIN/digital Input Current
Operating Temperature Range
Storage Temperature Range
Maximum Junction Temperature
TSSOP
θJA Thermal Impedance
θJC Thermal Impedance
Lead Temperature, Soldering
Vapor Phase (60 sec)
Infrared
Rating
-0.3V to +7V
-0.3V to +7V
–0.3 V to AVDD + 0.3 V
–0.3 V to AVDD + 0.3 V
–0.3 V to DVDD + 0.3 V
–0.3 V to DVDD + 0.3 V
10 mA
–40°C to +105°C
–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 listed in the operational sections
of this specification is not implied. Exposure to absolute
maximum rating conditions for extended periods may affect
device reliability.
97.9°C/W
14°C/W
215°C
220°C
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AD7798/AD7799
PIN CONFIGURATION AND FUNCTION DESCRIPTIONS
SCLK
1
16
DIN
CS
2
15
D OU T /RD Y
14
D VD D
AI N3(- )/P2
4
AD 7799/98
13
AV D D
AI N1(+)
5
T OP VI EW
(Not To Scale)
12
GND
AI N1(- )
6
11
PWRSW
AI N2( +)
7
10
REFI N(- )
AI N2(- )
8
9
REFI N(+ )
AI N3(+)/P1 3
Figure 5. Pin Configuration
Table 4. Pin Function Descriptions
Pin
No.
1
Mnemonic
SCLK
2
CS
3
AIN3(+)/P1
4
AIN3(–)/P2
5
6
7
8
9
AIN1(+)
AIN1(-)
AIN2(+)
AIN2(-)
REFIN(+)
10
11
12
13
14
REFIN(-)
PSW
GND
AVDD
DVDD
15
DOUT/RDY
Function
Serial Clock Input for Data Transfers to and from the ADC. The SCLK has a Schmitt-triggered input, making
the interface suitable for opto-isolated applications. The serial clock can be continuous with all data
transmitted in a continuous train of pulses. Alternatively, it can be a noncontinuous clock with the
information being transmitted to or from the ADC in smaller batches of data.
Chip Select Input. This is an active low logic input used to select the ADC. CS can be used to select the ADC
in systems with more than one device on the serial bus or as a frame synchronization signal in communicating with the device. CS can be hardwired low, allowing the ADC to operate in 3-wire mode with SCLK,
DIN, and DOUT used to interface with the device.
Analog Input/Digital Output pin. AIN3(+) is the positive terminal of the differential analog input pair
AIN3(+)/AIN3(-). Alternatively, this pin can function as a general purpose output bit referenced between
AVDD and GND
Analog Input/ Digital Output pin. AIN3(–) is the negative terminal of the differential analog input pair
AIN3(+)/AIN3(-). Alternatively, this pin can function as a general purpose output bit referenced between
AVDD and GND
Analog Input. AIN1(+) is the positive terminal of the differential analog input pair AIN1(+)/AIN1(-).
Analog Input. AIN1(–) is the negative terminal of the differential analog input pair AIN1(+)/AIN1(-).
Analog Input. AIN2(+) is the positive terminal of the differential analog input pair AIN2(+)/AIN2(-).
Analog Input. AIN2(–) is the negative terminal of the differential analog input pair AIN2(+)/AIN2(-).
Positive Reference Input. REFIN(+) can lie anywhere between AVDD and GND + 0.1 V.
The nominal reference voltage (REFIN(+) – REFIN(–)) is 2.5 V, but the part functions with a reference from 0.1
V to AVDD.
Negative Reference Input. This reference input can lie anywhere between GND and AVDD – 0.1 V.
Low Side Power Switch to GND.
Ground Reference Point.
Supply Voltage, 2.7 V to 5.25 V.
Serial Interface Supply voltage, 2.7 V to 5 V. DVDD is independent of AVDD, therefore the serial interface can
be operated at 3V with VDD at 5V or vice versa.
Serial Data Output/Data Ready Output. DOUT/RDY serves a dual purpose . It functions as a serial data output
pin to access the output shift register of the ADC. The output shift register can contain data from any of the
on-chip data or control registers. In addition, DOUT/RDY operates as a data ready pin,
going low to indicate the completion of a conversion. If the data is not read after the conversion, the pin will
go high before the next update occurs.
The DOUT/RDY falling edge can be used as an interrupt to a processor, indicating that valid data is available.
With an external serial clock, the data can be read using the DOUT/RDY pin. With CS low, the data/control
word informa-tion is placed on the DOUT/RDY pin on the SCLK falling edge and is valid on the SCLK rising
edge.
The end of a conversion is also indicated by the RDY bit in the status register. When CS is high, the
DOUT/RDY pin is three-stated but the RDY bit remains active.
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AD7798/AD7799
Pin
No.
16
Mnemonic
DIN
Preliminary Technical Data
Function
Serial Data Input to the Input Shift Register on the ADC. Data in this shift register is transferred to the control
registers within the ADC, the register selection bits of the communications register identifying the
appropriate register.
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AD7798/AD7799
TYPICAL PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS
Figure 6.
Figure 9.
Figure 7.
Figure 10.
Figure 8.
Figure 11.
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Preliminary Technical Data
ON-CHIP REGISTERS
The ADC is controlled and configured via a number of on-chip registers, which are described on the following pages. In the following
descriptions, set implies a Logic 1 state and cleared implies a Logic 0 state, unless otherwise stated.
COMMUNICATIONS REGISTER (RS2, RS1, RS0 = 0, 0, 0)
The communications register is an 8-bit write-only register. All communications to the part must start with a write operation to the communications register. The data written to the communications register determines whether the next operation is a read or write operation,
and to which register this operation takes place. For read or write operations, once the subsequent read or write operation to the selected
register is complete, the interface returns to where it expects a write operation to the communications register. This is the default state of
the interface and, on power-up or after a reset, the ADC is in this default state waiting for a write operation to the communications register. In situations where the interface sequence is lost, a write operation of at least 32 serial clock cycles with DIN high returns the ADC to
this default state by resetting the entire part. Table 5 outlines the bit designations for the communications register. CR0 through CR7 indicate the bit location, CR denoting the bits are in the communications register. CR7 denotes the first bit of the data stream. The number in
brackets indicates the power-on/reset default status of that bit.
CR7
WEN(0)
CR6
R/W(0)
CR5
RS2(0)
CR4
RS1(0)
CR3
RS0(0)
CR2
CREAD(0)
CR1
0(0)
CR0
0(0)
Table 5. Communications Register Bit Designations
Bit Location
CR7
Bit Name
WEN
CR6
R/W
CR5–CR3
RS2–RS0
CR2
CREAD
CR1–CR0
0
Description
Write Enable Bit. A 0 must be written to this bit so that the write to the communications register actually
occurs. If a 1 is the first bit written, the part will not clock on to subsequent bits in the register. It will stay
at this bit location until a 0 is written to this bit. Once a 0 is written to the WEN bit, the next seven bits
will be loaded to the communications register.
A 0 in this bit location indicates that the next operation will be a write to a specified register. A 1 in this
position indicates that the next operation will be a read from the designated register.
Register Address Bits. These address bits are used to select which of the ADC’s registers are being
selected during this serial interface communication. See Table 6.
Continuous Read of the Data Register. When this bit is set to 1 (and the data register is selected), the
serial interface is configured so that the data register can be continuously read, i.e., the contents of the
data register are placed on the DOUT pin automatically when the SCLK pulses are applied. The communications register does not have to be written to for data reads. To enable continuous read mode, the
instruction 01011100 must be written to the communications register. To exit the continuous read
mode, the instruction 01011000 must be written to the communications register while the RDY pin is
low. While in continuous read mode, the ADC monitors activity on the DIN line so that it can receive the
instruction to exit continuous read mode. Additionally, a reset will occur if 32 consecutive 1s are seen on
DIN. Therefore, DIN should be held low in continuous read mode until an instruction is to be written to
the device.
These bits must be programmed to logic 0 for correct operation.
Table 6. Register Selection
RS2
0
0
0
0
0
RS1
0
0
0
1
1
RS0
0
0
1
0
1
Register
Communications Register during a Write Operation
Status Register during a Read Operation
Mode Register
Configuration Register
Data Register
1
1
1
0
0
1
0
1
0
ID Register
IO Register
Offset Register
1
1
1
Full-Scale Register
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Register Size
8-Bit
8-Bit
16-Bit
16-Bit
24-Bit (AD7799)
16-bit (AD7798)
8-Bit
8-Bit
24-Bit (AD7799)
16-bit (AD7798)
24-Bit (AD7799)
16-Bit (AD7798)
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AD7798/AD7799
STATUS REGISTER (RS2, RS1, RS0 = 0, 0, 0; POWER-ON/RESET = 0x88)
The status register is an 8-bit read-only register. To access the ADC status register, the user must write to the communications register,
select the next operation to be a read, and load bits RS2, RS1 and RS0 with 0. Table 7 outlines the bit designations for the status register.
SR0 through SR7 indicate the bit locations, SR denoting the bits are in the status register. SR7 denotes the first bit of the data stream. The
number in brackets indicates the power-on/reset default status of that bit.
SR7
RDY(1)
SR6
ERR(0)
SR5
NOREF(0)
SR4
0(0)
SR3
0/1
SR2
CH2(0)
SR1
CH1(0)
SR0
CH0(0)
Table 7. Status Register Bit Designations
Bit Location
SR7
Bit Name
RDY
SR6
ERR
SR5
NOREF
SR4
SR3
SR2–SR0
0
0/1
CH2–CH0
Description
Ready bit for ADC. Cleared when data is written to the ADC data register. The RDY bit is set automatically
after the ADC data register has been read or a period of time before the data register is updated with a
new conversion result to indicate to the user not to read the conversion data. It is also set when the part
is placed in power-down mode. The end of a conversion is indicated by the DOUT/RDY pin also. This pin
can be used as an alternative to the status register for monitoring the ADC for conversion data.
ADC Error Bit. This bit is written to at the same time as the RDY bit. Set to indicate that the result written
to the ADC data register has been clamped to all 0s or all 1s. Error sources include overrange,
underrange, NOREF Cleared by a write operation to start a conversion.
No Reference Bit. Set to indicate that one or both of the REFIN pins is floating or the applied voltage is
below a specified threshold. When set, conversion results are clamped to all ones.
Cleared to indicate that a valid reference is applied between REFIN(+) and REFIN(-).
The NOREF bit is enabled by setting the REF_DET bit in the Configuration register to 1. The ERR bit is
also set if the voltage applied to the reference input is invalid.
This bit is automatically cleared.
This bit is automatically cleared on the AD7798, and is automatically set on the AD7799.
These bits indicate which channel is being converted by the ADC.
MODE REGISTER (RS2, RS1, RS0 = 0, 0, 1; POWER-ON/RESET = 0x000A)
The mode register is a 16-bit register from which data can be read or to which data can be written. This register is used to configure the
Low Side Power Switch, select the mode of the ADC and select the ADC update rate. Table 8 outlines the bit designations for the mode
register. MR0 through MR15 indicate the bit locations, MR denoting the bits are in the mode register. MR15 denotes the first bit of the
data stream. The number in brackets indicates the power-on/reset default status of that bit. Any write to the setup register resets the
modulator and filter and sets the RDY bit.
MR15
MD2(0)
MR7
(0)
MR14
MD1(0)
MR6
(0)
MR13
MD0(0)
MR5
0(0)
MR12
PSW(0)
MR4
0(0)
MR11
0(0)
MR3
FS3(1)
MR10
0(0)
MR2
FS2(0)
MR9
0(0)
MR1
FS1(1)
MR8
0(0)
MR0
FS0(0)
Table 8. Mode Register Bit Designations
Bit Location
MR15–MR13
MR12
Bit Name
MD2–MD0
PSW
MR11-MR4
MR3-MR0
0
FS3-FS0
Description
Mode Select Bits. These bits select the operational mode of the AD7798/AD7799 (See Table 9).
Power Switch Control Bit.
Set by user to close the power switch PSW to GND. The power switch can sink up to 20 mA.
Cleared by user to open the power switch.
When the ADC is placed in power-down mode, the power switch is opened.
These bits must be programmed with a Logic 0 for correct operation.
Filter Update Rate Select Bits (see Table 10).
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Preliminary Technical Data
Table 9. Operating Modes
MD2
0
MD1
0
MD0
0
0
0
1
0
1
0
0
1
1
1
0
0
1
0
1
1
1
0
1
1
1
Mode
Continuous Conversion Mode (Default).
In continuous conversion mode, the ADC continuously performs conversions and places the result in the data
register. RDY goes low when a conversion is complete. The user can read these conversions by placing the
device in continuous read mode whereby the conversions are automatically placed on the DOUT line when
SCLK pulses are applied. Alternatively, the user can instruct the ADC to output the conversion by writing to
the communications register. After power-on, or following a write to the Mode, Configuration or IO
Registers, a conversion is available after a period 2/ fADC while subsequent conversions are available at a
frequency of fADC.
Single Conversion Mode.
In single conversion mode, the ADC is placed in power-down mode when conversions are not being
performed. When single conversion mode is selected, the ADC powers up and performs a single conversion,
which occurs after a period 2/fADC. The conversion result in placed in the data register, RDY goes low, and the
ADC returns to power-down mode. The conversion remains in the data register and RDY remains active (low)
until the data is read or another conversion is performed.
Idle Mode.
In Idle Mode, the ADC Filter an Modulator are held in a reset state although the modulator clocks are still
provided
Power-Down Mode.
In power down mode, all the AD7798/99 circuitry is powered down including the power switch and
burnout currents.
Internal Zero-Scale Calibration.
An internal short is automatically connected to the enabled channel. A calibration takes 2 conversion cycles
to complete. RDY goes high when the calibration is initiated and returns low when the the calibration is
complete. The ADC is placed in idle mode following a calibration. The measured offset coefficient is placed in
the offset register of the selected channel.
Internal Full-Scale Calibration.
The fullscale input is automatically connected to the selected analog input for this calibration. When the gain
equals 1, a calibration takes 2 conversion cycles to complete. For higher gains, 4 conversion cycles are
required for the fullscale calibration. RDY goes high when the calibration is initiated and returns low when
the calibration is complete. The ADC is placed in idle mode following a calibration. The measured full-scale
calibration coefficient is placed in the fullscale register of the selected channel. A fullscale calibration is
required each time the gain of a channel is changed. The full-scale error of the AD7799/AD7798 is calibrated
in the factory at both a gain of 1 and 128. These values are loaded into the fullscale register when the gain is 1
or 128. If a different PGA gain is used, then an Internal Full-Scale Calibration is required to calibrate out the
gain error associated with that PGA gain. Note that Internal Fullscale Calibrations cannot be performed at a
gain of 128.
System Offset Calibration.
User should connect the system zero-scale input to the channel input pins as selected by the CH2-CH0 bits.
A system offset calibration takes 2 conversion cycles to complete. RDY goes high when the calibration is
initiated and returns low when the calibration is complete. The ADC is placed in idle mode following a
calibration. The measurded offset calibration coefficient is placed in the offset register of the selected
channel.
System Full-Scale Calibration.
User should connect the system full-scale input to the channel input pins s selected by the CH2-CH0 bits. A
system full-scale calibration takes 2 conversion cycles to complete. RDY goes high when the calibration is
initiated and returns low when the calibration is complete. The ADC is placed in idle mode following a
calibration. The measured full-scale calibration coefficient is placed in the fullscale register of the selected
channel.
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Preliminary Technical Data
AD7798/AD7799
Table 10. Update Rates Available
FS3
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
FS2
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
FS1
0
0
1
1
0
0
1
1
0
0
1
1
0
0
1
1
FS0
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
Tsettle
(ms)
x
5
8
16
32
40
48
60
101
120
120
160
200
240
320
480
fADC (Hz)
x
500
250
125
62.5
50
41.6
33.3
19.6
16.6
16.6
12.5
10
8.33
6.25
4.17
Rejection @50 Hz/60 Hz
90 dB (60 Hz only)
84 dB (50 Hz only)
70 dB (50 Hz and 60 Hz)
67 dB (50 Hz and 60 Hz)
69 dB (50 Hz and 60 Hz)
73 dB (50 Hz and 60 Hz)
74 dB (50 Hz and 60 Hz)
75 dB @ 50/60 Hz
CONFIGURATION REGISTER (RS2, RS1, RS0 = 0, 1, 0; POWER-ON/RESET = 0x0710)
The configuration register is a 16-bit register from which data can be read or to which data can be written. This register is used to configure
the ADC for unipolar or bipolar mode, enable or disable the buffer, enable or disable the burnout currents, select the gain and select the analog input channel. CON0 through CON15 indicate the bit locations, CON denoting the bits are in the configuration register. CON15
denotes the first bit of the data stream. The number in brackets indicates the power-on/reset default status of that bit.
CON15
0
CON14
0
CON13
BO(0)
CON12
U/B (0)
CON11
0(0)
CON10
G2(1)
CON9
G1(1)
CON8
G0(1)
CON7
0
CON6
0
CON5
REF_DET(0)
CON4
BUF(1)
CON3
0(0)
CON2
CH2(0)
CON1
CH1(0)
CON0
CH0(0)
Table 11. Configuration Register Bit Designations
Bit Location
CON15–CON14
CON13
Bit Name
0
BO
CON12
U/B
CON11
CON10-CON8
0
G2-G0
Description
These bits must be programmed with a logic 0 for correct operation.
Burnout Current Enable Bit. When this bit is set to 1 by the user, the 100 nA current sources in the
signal path are enabled. When BO = 0, the burnout currents are disabled. The burnout currents
can be enabled only when the buffer or In-Amp is active.
Unipolar/Bipolar Bit. Set by user to enable unipolar coding, i.e., zero differential input will result in
0x0000(00) output and a full-scale differential input will result in 0XFFFF(FF) output for the
AD7798(99).
Cleared by the user to enable bipolar coding. Negative full-scale differential input will result in an
output code of 0x0000(00), zero differential input will result in an output code of 0x8000(00), and
a positive full-scale differential input will result in an output code of 0xFFFF(FF) for the
AD7798(99).
This bit must be programmed with a Logic 0 for correct operation.
Gain Select Bits.
Written by the user to select the ADC input range as follows
G2
G1
G0
Gain
ADC Input Range (2.5V Reference)
0
0
0
0
0
1
1 (In-Amp not
used)
2 (In-Amp not
used)
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±2.5 V
±1.25 V
AD7798/AD7799
Bit Location
Preliminary Technical Information
Bit Name
CON7-CON6
CON5
0
REF_DET
CON4
BUF
CON3
CON2-CON0
0
CH2-CH0
Description
0
1
0
4
±625 mV
0
1
1
8
±312.5 mV
1
0
0
16
±156.2 mV
1
0
1
32
±78.125 mV
1
1
1
1
0
1
64
128
±39.06 mV
±19.53 mV
These bits must be programmed to a logic 0 for correct operation.
Enables the Reference Detect Function.
When set, the NOREF bit in the status register indicates when the reference being used by the
ADC is not present.
When cleared, the reference detect function is disabled.
Configures the ADC for buffered or unbuffered mode of operation. If cleared, the ADC operates in
unbuffered mode, lowering the power consumption of the device. If set, the ADC operates in
buffered mode, allowing the user to place source impedances on the front end without
contributing gain errors to the system.
This bits must be programmed to a logic 0 for correct operation.
Channel Select bits.
Written by the user to select the active analog input channel to the ADC.
CH2 CH1 CH0 Channel
Calibration Pair
0
0
0
AIN1(+) – AIN1(-)
0
0
0
1
AIN2(+) – AIN2(-)
1
0
1
0
AIN3(+) – AIN3(-)
2
0
1
1
AIN1(-) – AIN1(-)
0
1
0
0
Reserved
1
0
1
Reserved
1
1
0
Reserved
1
1
1
VDD Monitor
DATA REGISTER (RS2, RS1, RS0 = 0, 1, 1; POWER-ON/RESET = 0x0000 (AD7798)/ 0X000000 (AD7799))
The conversion result from the ADC is stored in this data register. This is a read-only register. On completion of a read operation from
this register, the RDY bit/pin is set.
ID REGISTER (RS2, RS1, RS0 = 1, 0, 0; POWER-ON/RESET = 0xX8 (AD7798)/ 0xX9 (AD7799))
The Identification Number for the AD7798/AD7799 is stored in the ID register. This is a read-only register.
IO REGISTER (RS2, RS1, RS0 = 1, 0, 1; POWER-ON/RESET = 0x00)
The I/O register is an 8-bit register from which data can be read or to which data can be written. IO0 through IO7 indicate
the bit locations, IO denoting the bits are in the IO register. Table 12 outline the bit designations for the IO register. IO7 denotes the first
bit of the data stream. The number in brackets indicates the power-on/reset default status of that bit.
IO7
0
IO6
IOEN(0)
IO5
IO2DAT(0)
IO4
IO1DAT(0)
IO3
0
IO2
0
IO1
0
IO0
0
Table 12. I/O register Bit Designations
Bit Location
IO7
IO6
Bit Name
0
IOEN
IO5-IO4
IO3-IO0
IO2DAT/IO1DAT
0
Description
These bits must be programmed to a logic 0 for correct operation.
Configures the pins AIN3(+)/P1 and AIN3(-)/P2 as analog input pins or digital output pins.
When this bit is set, the pins are configured as digital output pins P1 and P2.
When this bit is cleared, these pins are configured as analog input pins AIN3(+) and AIN3(-).
P2/P1 Data.
These bits must be programmed to a logic 0 for correct operation.
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Preliminary Technical Information
AD7798/AD7799
The offset register holds the offset calibration coefficient for the ADC. The power-on-reset value of the internal zero-scale calibration
coefficient register is 8000 hex (AD7798)/800000 hex (AD7799). The AD7798/AD7799 has 3 offset registers. Each of these registers is a
16/24-bit read/write register. However, when writing to the offset-scale registers, the ADC must be placed in power down mode or idle
mode. This register is used in conjunction with its associated full-scale register to form a register pair. The power-on-reset value is
automatically overwritten if an internal or system zero-scale calibration is initiated by the user.
FULLSCALE Register (RS2, RS1, RS0 = 1, 1, 1; Power-on/Reset = 0x5XXX (AD7798)/0x5XXX000 (AD7799))
The full-scale register holds the full-scale calibration coefficient for the ADC. The AD7798/AD7799 has 3 full-scale registers. Each of
these registers is a 16/24-bit read/write register. However, when writing to the full-scale registers, the ADC must be placed in power
down mode or idle mode. The full-scale error of the AD7799/AD7798 is calibrated in the factory at both a gain of 1 and 128. Therefore if
the gain is set to 128, as on power-on, or if the gain is set to 1, the factory calibrated internal full-scale coefficients are automatically
loaded into the full-scale registers of the AD7799/AD7798. Therefore, every device will have different default coefficients. The user can
overwrite these values, if required. These coefficients will be automatically overwritten if an internal or system full-scale calibration is
initiated by the user. A full-scale calibration should be performed when the gain is changed. When the gain equals 128, internal full-scale
calibrations cannot be performed.
TYPICAL APPLICATION
AVDD
GND
REFIN(+)
AVDD
AD7799/AD7798
REFERENCE
DETECT
AVDD
IN+
AIN1(+)
OUT-
OUT+
AIN1(-)
IN-
AIN2(+)
SIGMA DELTA
ADC
IN-AMP
MUX
AIN2(-)
GND
INTERNAL
CLOCK
REFIN(-)
PWRSW
Figure 12.
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SERIAL
INTERFACE
AND
CONTROL
LOGIC
DOUT/RDY
DIN
SCLK
CS
DVDD
PR04856-0-6/04(PrD)
OFFSET REGISTER (RS2, RS1, RS0 = 1, 1, 0; Power-on/Reset = 0x8000 (AD7798)/0x800000 (AD7799))