MAXIM MAX117CPI

19-1081; Rev 1; 8/96
+3V, 400ksps, 4/8-Channel,
8-Bit ADCs with 1µA Power-Down
____________________________Features
The MAX113/MAX117 are microprocessor-compatible,
8-bit, 4-channel and 8-channel analog-to-digital converters (ADCs). They operate from a single +3V supply
and use a half-flash technique to achieve a 1.8µs conversion time (400ksps). A power-down pin (PWRDN)
reduces current consumption to 1µA typical. The
devices return from power-down mode to normal operating mode in less than 900ns, allowing large supplycurrent reductions in burst-mode applications. (In burst
mode, the ADC wakes up from a low-power state at
specified intervals to sample the analog input signals.)
Both converters include a track/hold, enabling the ADC
to digitize fast analog signals.
Microprocessor (µP) interfaces are simplified because
the ADC can appear as a memory location or I/O port
without external interface logic. The data outputs use
latched, three-state buffer circuitry for direct connection
to an 8-bit parallel µP data bus or system input port.
The MAX113/MAX117 input/reference configuration
enables ratiometric operation.
♦ +3.0V to +3.6V Single-Supply Operation
♦ 4 (MAX113) or 8 (MAX117) Analog Input Channels
♦ Low Power: 1.5mA (operating mode)
1µA (power-down mode)
♦ Total Unadjusted Error ≤ 1LSB
♦ Fast Conversion Time: 1.8µs per Channel
♦ No External Clock Required
♦ Internal Track/Hold
♦ Ratiometric Reference Inputs
♦ Internally Connected 8th Channel Monitors
Reference Voltage (MAX117)
______________Ordering Information
The 4-channel MAX113 is available in a 24-pin DIP or
SSOP. The 8-channel MAX117 is available in a 28-pin
DIP or SSOP. For +5V applications, refer to the
MAX114/MAX118 data sheet.
TEMP. RANGE
0°C to +70°C
24 Narrow Plastic DIP
MAX113CAG
MAX113C/D
MAX113ENG
0°C to +70°C
0°C to +70°C
-40°C to +85°C
24 SSOP
Dice*
24 Narrow Plastic DIP
PIN-PACKAGE
MAX113EAG
-40°C to +85°C
24 SSOP
MAX113MRG
-55°C to +125°C
24 Narrow CERDIP**
Ordering Information continued at end of data sheet.
*Dice are specified at TA = +25°C, DC parameters only.
**Contact factory for availability.
________________________Applications
Battery-Powered Systems
System-Health Monitoring
Communications Systems
PART
MAX113CNG
Portable Equipment
Remote Data Acquisition
Pin Configuration appears at end of data sheet.
_________________________________________________________Functional Diagram
REF+
D7
D6
D5
D4
4-BIT
FLASH
ADC
(4MSBs)
*IN8
*IN7
*IN6
*IN5
IN4
IN3
IN2
MUX
4-BIT
DAC
Σ
IN1
REF+
16
ADDRESS
LATCH
DECODE
THREESTATE
OUTPUT
DRIVERS
D3
D2
D1
D0
4-BIT
FLASH
ADC
(4LSBs)
TIMING AND
CONTROL
MAX113/MAX117
A0
*MAX117 ONLY
A1
A2
REF-
RD
CS
PWRDN
MODE
WR/RDY
INT
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MAX113/MAX117
_______________General Description
MAX113/MAX117
+3V, 400ksps, 4/8-Channel,
8-Bit ADCs with 1µA Power-Down
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
VDD to GND ..............................................................-0.3V to +7V
Digital Input Voltage to GND ......................-0.3V to (VDD + 0.3V)
Digital Output Voltage to GND ...................-0.3V to (VDD + 0.3V)
REF+ to GND..............................................-0.3V to (VDD + 0.3V)
REF- to GND...............................................-0.3V to (VDD + 0.3V)
IN_ to GND .................................................-0.3V to (VDD + 0.3V)
Continuous Power Dissipation (TA = +70°C)
24 Narrow Plastic DIP
(derate 13.33mW/°C above +70°C) ................................1.08W
24 SSOP (derate 8.00mW/°C above +70°C).................640mW
24 Narrow CERDIP (derate 12.50mW/°C above +70°C) .....1W
28 Wide Plastic DIP
(derate 14.29mW/°C above +70°C) ................................1.14W
28 SSOP (derate 9.52mW/°C above +70°C).................762mW
28 Wide CERDIP (derate 16.67mW/°C above +70°C)....1.33W
Operating Temperature Ranges
MAX113C_G/MAX117C_I ....................................0°C to +70°C
MAX113E_G/MAX117E_I ..................................-40°C to +85°C
MAX113MRG/MAX117MJI..............................-55°C to +125°C
Storage Temperature Range .............................-65°C to +150°C
Lead Temperature (soldering, 10sec) .............................+300°C
Stresses beyond those listed under “Absolute Maximum Ratings” may cause permanent damage to the device. These are stress ratings only, and functional
operation of the device at these or any other conditions beyond those indicated in the operational sections of the specifications is not implied. Exposure to
absolute maximum rating conditions for extended periods may affect device reliability.
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
(VDD = +3V to +3.6V, REF+ = 3V, REF- = GND, Read Mode (MODE = GND), TA = TMIN to TMAX, unless otherwise noted.)
PARAMETER
SYMBOL
CONDITIONS
MIN
TYP
MAX
UNITS
±1
LSB
ACCURACY (Note 1)
Resolution
N
Total Unadjusted Error
TUE
Differential Nonlinearity
DNL
8
Bits
±1
LSB
Zero-Code Error
No-missing-codes guaranteed
±1
LSB
Full-Scale Error
±1
LSB
±1/4
LSB
Channel-to-Channel Mismatch
DYNAMIC PERFORMANCE
Signal-to-Noise Plus
Distortion Ratio
SINAD
Total Harmonic Distortion
THD
Spurious-Free Dynamic
Range
SFDR
Input Full-Power Bandwidth
MAX11_C/E, fSAMPLE = 400kHz, fIN = 30.273kHz
45
MAX11_M, fSAMPLE = 340kHz, fIN = 30.725kHz
45
dB
MAX11_C/E, fSAMPLE = 400kHz, fIN = 30.273kHz
-50
MAX11_M, fSAMPLE = 340kHz, fIN = 30.725kHz
-50
MAX11_C/E, fSAMPLE = 400kHz, fIN = 30.273kHz
50
MAX11_M, fSAMPLE = 340kHz, fIN = 30.725kHz
50
VIN_ = 3Vp-p
Input Slew Rate, Tracking
0.28
dB
dB
0.3
MHz
0.5
V/µs
ANALOG INPUT
Input Voltage Range
VIN_
Input Leakage Current
IIN_
Input Capacitance
CIN_
VREFGND < VIN_ < VDD
VREF+
V
±3
µA
32
pF
REFERENCE INPUT
Reference Resistance
4
kΩ
REF+ Input Voltage Range
VREF-
VDD
V
REF- Input Voltage Range
GND
VREF+
V
2
RREF
1
2
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+3V, 400ksps, 4/8-Channel,
8-Bit ADCs with 1µA Power-Down
MAX113/MAX117
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (continued)
(VDD = +3V to +3.6V, REF+ = 3V, REF- = GND, Read Mode (MODE = GND), TA = TMIN to TMAX, unless otherwise noted.)
PARAMETER
SYMBOL
CONDITIONS
MIN
TYP
MAX
UNITS
LOGIC INPUTS
Input High Voltage
VINH
Input Low Voltage
VINL
Input High Current
IINH
CS, WR, RD, PWRDN, A0, A1, A2
MODE
2
V
2.4
CS, WR, RD, PWRDN, A0, A1, A2
0.66
MODE
0.8
CS, RD, PWRDN, A0, A1, A2
±1
WR
±3
MODE
15
Input Low Current
IINL
CS, WR, RD, PWRDN, MODE, A0, A1, A2
Input Capacitance (Note 2)
CIN
CS, WR, RD, PWRDN, MODE, A0, A1, A2
5
V
µA
100
±1
µA
8
pF
LOGIC OUTPUTS
Output Low Voltage
VOL
ISINK = 20µA, INT, D0–D7
0.1
ISINK = 400µA, INT, D0–D7
0.4
RDY, ISINK = 1mA
0.4
ISOURCE = 20µA, INT, D0–D7
VDD - 0.1
ISOURCE = 400µA, INT, D0–D7
VDD - 0.4
Output High Voltage
VOH
Three-State Current
ILKG
D0–D7, RDY, digital outputs = 0V to VDD
Three-State Capacitance
(Note 2)
COUT
D0–D7, RDY
V
V
5
±3
µA
8
pF
3.6
V
POWER REQUIREMENTS
Supply Voltage
VDD
VDD Supply Current
IDD
MAX11_C
2.5
5
MAX11_E/M
2.5
6
VDD = 3.0V, CS = RD = 0V,
PWRDN = VDD
MAX11_C
1.5
3
MAX11_E/M
1.5
3.5
1
10
µA
±1/16
±1/4
LSB
CS = RD = VDD, PWRDN = 0V (Note 3)
Power-Down VDD Current
Power-Supply Rejection
3.0
VDD = 3.6V, CS = RD = 0V,
PWRDN = VDD
PSR
VDD = 3.0V to 3.6V, VREF = 3.0V
mA
Note 1: Accuracy measurements performed at VDD = +3.0V. Operation over supply range is guaranteed by power-supply rejection test.
Note 2: Guaranteed by design.
Note 3: Power-down current increases if logic inputs are not driven to GND or VDD.
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MAX113/MAX117
+3V, 400ksps, 4/8-Channel,
8-Bit ADCs with 1µA Power-Down
TIMING CHARACTERISTICS
(VDD = +3V, TA = +25°C, unless otherwise noted.) (Note 4)
PARAMETER
SYMBOL
CONDITIONS
TA = +25°C
ALL GRADES
MIN
Conversion Time
(WR-RD Mode)
tCWR
Conversion Time
(RD Mode)
TYP
tRD < tINTL, CL = 100pF
(Note 5)
MAX
TA = TMIN to TMAX
MAX117C/E
MIN
MAX
MAX117M
MIN
UNITS
MAX
1.8
2.06
2.4
µs
tCRD
2.0
2.4
2.6
µs
Power-Up Time
tUP
0.9
1.2
1.4
µs
CS to RD, WR
Setup Time
tCSS
0
0
0
ns
CS to RD, WR
Hold Time
tCSH
0
0
0
ns
CS to RDY Delay
tRDY
CL = 50pF,
RL = 5.1kΩ to VDD
Data Access Time
(RD Mode)
tACC0
CL = 100pF (Note 5)
RD to INT Delay
(RD Mode)
tINTH
CL = 50pF
Data Hold Time
tDH
(Note 6)
Minimum
Acquisition Time
tACQ
(Note 7)
WR Pulse Width
tWR
0.6
Delay Between WR
and RD Pulses
tRD
0.8
0.9
1.0
µs
400
500
600
ns
RD Pulse Width
(WR-RD Mode)
tREAD1
tRD < tINTL, determined by
tACC1
Data Access Time
(WR-RD Mode)
tACC1
tRD < tINTL, CL = 100pF
(Note 5)
100
100
120
140
ns
tCRD +
100
tCRD +
130
tCRD +
150
ns
160
170
180
ns
100
130
150
ns
450
600
10
0.66
700
10
0.8
ns
10
µs
400
500
600
ns
300
340
400
ns
1.45
1.6
1.8
µs
RD to INT Delay
tRI
WR to INT Delay
tINTL
RD Pulse Width
(WR-RD Mode)
tREAD2
tRD > tINTL, determined by
tACC2
Data Access Time
(WR-RD Mode)
tACC2
tRD > tINTL, CL = 100pF
(Note 5)
180
220
250
ns
WR to INT Delay
tIHWR
Pipelined mode, CL = 50pF
180
200
240
ns
Data Access Time
After INT
tID
Pipelined mode, CL = 100pF
100
130
150
ns
Multiplexer Address
Hold Time
tAH
CL = 50pF
0.7
180
50
220
60
250
70
ns
ns
Note 4: Input control signals are specified with tr = tf = 5ns, 10% to 90% of 3V, and timed from a voltage level of 1.3V. Timing
delays get shorter at higher supply voltages. See the Conversion Time vs. Supply Voltage graph in the Typical Operating
Characteristics to extrapolate timing delays at other power-supply voltages.
Note 5: See Figure 1 for load circuit. Parameter defined as the time required for the output to cross 0.66V or 2.0V.
Note 6: See Figure 2 for load circuit. Parameter defined as the time required for the data lines to change 0.5V.
Note 7: Also defined as the Minimum Address-Valid to Convert-Start Time.
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+3V, 400ksps, 4/8-Channel,
8-Bit ADCs with 1µA Power-Down
EFFECTIVE BITS vs.
INPUT FREQUENCY (WR-RD MODE)
SIGNAL-TO-NOISE RATIO
0
MAX113/117-02
8.0
MAX113/117-01
1.4
7.5
fIN = 30.27kHz
VIN = 2.88Vp-p
fSAMPLE = 400ksps
SNR = 48.8dB
-20
VDD = 3.6V
1.0
VDD = 3.3V
0.8
6.5
6.0
5.0
0.4
-100
4.0
-20
20
140
100
60
-60
-80
fSAMPLE = 400kHz
VIN = 2.98Vp-p
4.5
1k
10k
TEMPERATURE (°C)
100k
40
0
1M
80
120
160
200
FREQUENCY (kHz)
INPUT FREQUENCY (Hz)
AVERAGE POWER CONSUMPTION
vs. SAMPLING RATE USING PWRDN
CONVERSION TIME
vs. SUPPLY VOLTAGE
1200
1100
1000
900
MAX113/117-06
1300
5
POWER DISSIPATION (mW)
MAX113/117-04
1400
tCRD (ns)
4
3
2
1
0
800
3.0
3.4
3.2
3.6
3.8
100
1000
SAMPLING RATE (ksps)
TOTAL UNADJUSTED ERROR
vs. POWER-UP TIME
SUPPLY CURRENT vs. TEMPERATURE
(EXCLUDING REFERENCE CURRENT)
VDD = 3.0V
4
SUPPLY CURRENT (mA)
3
2
1
10
SUPPLY VOLTAGE (V)
5
4
1
4.0
MAX113/117-10
2.8
MAX113/117-08
-60
-40
5.5
VDD = 3.0V
0.6
SNR (dB)
EFFECTIVE BITS
7.0
1.2
TUE (LSB)
tCRD (NORMALIZED TO VALUE
AT VDD = +3.3V, +25°C)
1.6
MAX113/117-03
CONVERSION TIME
vs. AMBIENT TEMPERATURE
VDD = 5.25V
3
VDD = 3.3V
2
VDD = 3.0V
1
VDD = 3.6V
0
0
120
160
200
240
tUP (ns)
280
320
-60
-20
20
60
100
140
TEMPERATURE (°C)
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MAX113/MAX117
__________________________________________Typical Operating Characteristics
(VDD = +3V, TA = +25°C, unless otherwise noted.)
MAX113/MAX117
+3V, 400ksps, 4/8-Channel,
8-Bit ADCs with 1µA Power-Down
______________________________________________________________Pin Description
PIN
6
NAME
FUNCTION
MAX113
MAX117
—
1
IN6
Analog Input Channel 6
—
2
IN5
Analog Input Channel 5
1
3
IN4
Analog Input Channel 4
2
4
IN3
Analog Input Channel 3
3
5
IN2
Analog Input Channel 2
4
6
IN1
Analog Input Channel 1
5
7
MODE
Mode Selection Input. Internally pulled low with a 15µA current source. MODE = 0
activates read mode; MODE = 1 activates write-read mode (see Digital Interface
section).
6
8
D0
7, 8, 9
9, 10, 11
D1, D2, D3
Three-State Data Output (LSB)
10
12
RD
Read Input. RD must be low to access data (see Digital Interface section).
11
13
INT
Interrupt Output. INT goes low to indicate end of conversion (see Digital Interface
section).
12
14
GND
Ground
13
15
REF-
Lower limit of reference span. REF- sets the zero-code voltage. Range is GND ≤
VREF- < VREF+.
14
16
REF+
Upper limit of reference span. REF+ sets the full-scale input voltage. Range is
VREF- < VREF+ ≤ VDD. Internally hardwired to IN8 (Table 1).
15
17
WR/RDY
Three-State Data Outputs
Write-Control Input/Ready-Status Output (see Digital Interface section)
16
18
CS
17, 18, 19
19, 20, 21
D4, D5, D6
Chip-Select Input. CS must be low for the device to recognize WR or RD inputs.
20
22
D7
Three-State Data Output (MSB)
Three-State Data Outputs
—
23
A2
Multiplexer Channel Address Input (MSB)
21
24
A1
Multiplexer Channel Address Input
22
25
A0
Multiplexer Channel Address Input (LSB)
23
26
PWRDN
24
27
VDD
Positive Supply, +3.0V to +3.6V
—
28
IN7
Analog Input Channel 7
Power-Down Input. PWRDN reduces supply current when low.
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+3V, 400ksps, 4/8-Channel,
8-Bit ADCs with 1µA Power-Down
VDD
RL = 3k
DATA
OUTPUTS
DATA
OUTPUTS
CL
RL = 3k
a) HIGH-Z TO VOH
MAX113/MAX117
VDD
3k
DATA
OUTPUTS
DATA
OUTPUTS
CL
10pF
3k
b) HIGH-Z TO VOL
a) VOH TO HIGH-Z
10pF
b) VOL TO HIGH-Z
Figure 1. Load Circuits for Data-Access Time Test
Figure 2. Load Circuits for Data-Hold Time Test
_______________Detailed Description
be started. If the power-down feature is not required,
connect PWRDN to VDD. For minimum current consumption, keep digital inputs at the supply rails in
power-down mode. Refer to the Reference section for
information on reducing the reference current during
power-down.
Converter Operation
The MAX113/MAX117 use a half-flash conversion technique (see Functional Diagram) in which two 4-bit flash
ADC sections achieve an 8-bit result. Using 15 comparators, the flash ADC compares the unknown input
voltage to the reference ladder and provides the upper
four data bits. An internal digital-to-analog converter
(DAC) uses the four most significant bits (MSBs) to
generate both the analog result from the first flash conversion and a residue voltage that is the difference
between the unknown input and the DAC voltage. The
residue is then compared again with the flash comparators to obtain the lower four data bits (LSBs).
An internal analog multiplexer enables the devices to
read four (MAX113) or eight (MAX117) different analog
voltages under microprocessor (µP) control. One of the
MAX117’s analog channels, IN8, is internally hardwired and always reads VREF+ when selected.
Power-Down Mode
In burst-mode or low-sample-rate applications, the
MAX113/MAX117 can be shut down between conversions, reducing supply current to microamp levels (see
Typical Operating Characteristics). A logic low on the
PWRDN pin shuts the devices down, reducing supply
current typically to 1µA when powered from a single
+3V supply. A logic high on PWRDN wakes up the
MAX113/MAX117, and the selected analog input enters
the track mode. The signal is fully acquired after 900ns
(this includes both the power-up delay and the
track/hold acquisition time), and a new conversion can
___________________Digital Interface
The MAX113/MAX117 have two basic interface modes,
which are set by the MODE pin. When MODE is low,
the converters are in read mode; when MODE is high,
the converters are set up for write-read mode. The A0,
A1, and A2 inputs control channel selection, as shown
in Table 1. The address must be valid for a minimum
time, tACQ, before the next conversion starts.
Table 1. Truth Table for Input Channel
Selection
MAX113
MAX117
SELECTED CHANNEL
A1
A0
A2
A1
A0
0
0
0
0
0
IN1
0
1
0
0
1
IN2
1
0
0
1
0
IN3
1
1
0
1
1
IN4
—
—
1
0
0
IN5
—
—
1
0
1
IN6
—
—
1
1
0
IN7
—
—
1
1
1
IN8
(reads VREF+ if selected)
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MAX113/MAX117
+3V, 400ksps, 4/8-Channel,
8-Bit ADCs with 1µA Power-Down
Read Mode (MODE = 0)
In read mode, conversions and data access are controlled by the RD input (Figure 3). The comparator
inputs track the analog input voltage for the duration of
tACQ. A conversion is initiated by driving CS and RD
low. With µPs that can be forced into a wait state, hold
RD low until output data appears. The µP starts the
conversion, waits, and then reads data with a single
read instruction.
In read mode, WR/RDY is configured as a status output
(RDY), so it can drive the ready or wait input of a µP.
RDY is an open-collector output (no internal pull-up)
that goes low after the falling edge of CS and goes high
at the end of the conversion. If not used, the WR/RDY
pin can be left unconnected. The INT output goes low
at the end of the conversion and returns high on the rising edge of CS or RD.
tUP
PWRDN
CS
tCSH
tCSS
RD
A0–A2
RDY
tACQ
ADDRESS VALID
(N)
tAH
tACQ
ADDRESS VALID (N + 1)
tAH
WITH EXTERNAL
PULL-UP
tRDY
tINTH
INT
tCRD
tDH
VALID DATA
(N)
D0–D7
tACCO
Figure 3. Read Mode Timing (Mode = 0)
Write-Read Mode (MODE = 1)
Figures 4 and 5 show the operating sequence for writeread mode. The comparator inputs track the analog
input voltage for the duration of tACQ. The conversion is
initiated by a falling edge of WR. When WR returns
high, the result of the four-MSBs flash is latched into the
output buffers and the conversion of the four-LSBs flash
starts. INT goes low, indicating conversion end, and the
lower four data bits are latched into the output buffers.
The data is then accessible after RD goes low (see
Timing Characteristics).
A minimum acquisition time (tACQ) is required from INT
going low to the start of another conversion (WR going
low).
Options for reading data from the converter include
using internal delay, reading before delay, and pipelined
operation (discussed in the following sections).
Using Internal Delay
The µP waits for the INT output to go low before reading
the data (Figure 4). INT goes low after the rising edge of
WR, indicating that the conversion is complete and the
result is available in the output latch. With CS low, data
outputs D0–D7 can be accessed by pulling RD low. INT
is then reset by the rising edge of CS or RD.
Fastest Conversion:
Reading Before Delay
An external method of controlling the conversion time is
shown in Figure 5. The internally generated delay
(tINTL) varies slightly with temperature and supply voltage, and can be overridden with RD to achieve the
fastest conversion time. RD is brought low after the rising edge of WR, but before INT goes low. This completes the conversion and enables the output buffers
8
CS
tCSH
tCSS
tWR
WR
tACQ
tACQ
tAH
ADDRESS
VALID (N)
A0–A2
ADDRESS VALID (N + 1)
tCSH
tCSS
RD
tREAD2
tINTH
tRD
INT
tINTL
VALID DATA
(N)
D0–D7
tACC2
tDH
Figure 4. Write-Read Mode Timing (tRD > tINTL) (Mode = 1)
CS
tWR
WR
tCSS
A0–A2
tCSH
tRD
tACQ
tINTL
tAH
tACQ
ADDRESS
VALID (N)
ADDRESS VALID (N + 1)
tCSS
RD
tCSH
tREAD1
tRI
INT
VALID DATA
(N)
D0–D7
tCWR
tACC1
tINTH
tDH
Figure 5. Write-Read Mode Timing (tRD < tINTL) (Mode = 1)
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+3V, 400ksps, 4/8-Channel,
8-Bit ADCs with 1µA Power-Down
tCSS
tCSH
tWR
RD, WR
A0–A2
VIN+
IN_
VIN-
GND
VDD MAX113
REF+ MAX117
+3V
tACQ
tACQ
tAH
ADDRESS
VALID (N)
ADDRESS
VALID (N + 1)
REF-
tIHWR
INT
0.1µF
4.7µF
Figure 7a. Power Supply as Reference
tINTL
VIN+
tID
D0–D7
OLD DATA (N - 1)
MAX113/MAX117
CS
VINNEW DATA (N)
GND
VDD
+3V
Figure 6. Pipelined Mode Timing (WR = RD) (Mode = 1)
4.7µF
0.1µF
8
1
3
that contain the conversion result (D0–D7). INT also
goes low after the falling edge of RD and is reset on the
rising edge of RD or CS. The total conversion time is
therefore: tWR + tRD + tACC1 = 1800ns.
Pipelined Operation
Besides the two standard write-read-mode options,
“pipelined” operation can be achieved by connecting
WR and RD together (Figure 6). With CS low, driving
WR and RD low initiates a conversion and concurrently
reads the result of the previous conversion.
_____________Analog Considerations
Reference
Figures 7a, 7b, and 7c show typical reference connections. The voltages at REF+ and REF- set the ADC’s
analog input range (Figure 10). The voltage at REFdefines the input that produces an output code of all
zeros, and the voltage at REF+ defines the input that
produces an output code of all ones.
The internal resistance from REF+ to REF- can be as
low as 1kΩ, and current will flow through it even when
the MAX113/MAX117 are shut down. Figure 7d shows
how an N-channel MOSFET can be connected to REFto break this current path during power-down. The FET
should have an on-resistance of less than 2Ω with a 3V
gate drive. When REF- is switched, as in Figure 7d, a
new conversion can be initiated after waiting a time
equal to the power-up delay (tUP) plus the N-channel
FET’s turn-on time.
Although REF+ is frequently connected to VDD, the circuit of Figure 7d uses a low-current, low-dropout, 2.5V
voltage reference: the MAX872. Since the MAX872
cannot continuously furnish enough current for the ref-
7
+2.5V
6
34.8k
2
LM10
IN_
REF+
0.1µF
MAX113
MAX117
3.01k
4
REF-
Figure 7b. External Reference, 2.5V Full Scale
VIN+
IN_
GND
+3V
4.7µF
VDD
0.1µF
MAX113
REF+ MAX117
+2.5V
VINR*
REF0.1µF
0.1µF
* CURRENT PATH MUST STILL
EXIST FROM VIN- TO GND
Figure 7c. Input Not Referenced to GND
erence resistance, this circuit is intended for applications where the MAX113/MAX117 are normally in standby and are turned on in order to make measurements
at intervals greater than 100µs. C1 (the capacitor connected to REF+) is slowly charged by the MAX872 during the standby period, and furnishes the reference
current during the short measurement period.
The 4.7µF value of C1 ensures a voltage drop of less
than 1/2LSB when performing four to eight successive
conversions. Larger capacitors reduce the error still further. Use ceramic or tantalum capacitors for C1.
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9
MAX113/MAX117
+3V, 400ksps, 4/8-Channel,
8-Bit ADCs with 1µA Power-Down
+3V
VDD
0.1µF
MAX113
REF+ MAX117
MAX872
C1
4.7µF
N-FET*
RON
VIN2
.
.
.
RIN
REFPWRDN
MAX113
MAX117
MUX
0.1µF
T/H
PWRDN
* IRML2402
Figure 7d. An N-channel MOSFET switches off the reference
load during power-down
Figure 8. Equivalent Input Circuit
Initial Power-Up
When power is first applied, perform a conversion to
initialize the MAX113/MAX117. Disregard the output
data.
R
VIN_
1 VIN
Bypassing
22pF
Use a 4.7µF electrolytic in parallel with a 0.1µF ceramic
capacitor to bypass VDD to GND. Minimize capacitor
lead lengths.
Bypass the reference inputs with 0.1µF capacitors, as
shown in Figures 7a, 7b, and 7c.
Analog Inputs
Figure 8 shows the equivalent circuit of the MAX113/
MAX117 input. When a conversion starts and WR is
low, VIN_ is connected to sixteen 0.6pF capacitors.
During this acquisition phase, the input capacitors
charge to the input voltage through the resistance of
the internal analog switches. In addition, about 22pF of
stray capacitance must be charged. The input can be
modeled as an equivalent RC network (Figure 9). As
source impedance increases, the capacitors take
longer to charge.
The typical 32pF input capacitance allows source resistance as high as 1.5kΩ without setup problems. For
larger resistances, the acquisition time (tACQ) must be
increased.
Internal protection diodes, which clamp the analog
input to VDD and GND, allow the channel input pins to
swing from GND - 0.3V to VDD + 0.3V without damage.
However, for accurate conversions near full scale and
zero scale the inputs must not exceed VDD by more
than 50mV or be lower than GND by 50mV.
2k
10pF
MAX113
MAX117
Figure 9. RC Network Equivalent Input Model
OUTPUT CODE
FULL-SCALE
TRANSITION
11111111
11111110
11111101
1LSB =
00000011
00000010
00000001
VREF+
00000000
VREF-
1
2
FS
3
INPUT VOLTAGE (LSBs)
Figure 10. Transfer Function
10
VREF+ - VREF256
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FS - 1LSB
+3V, 400ksps, 4/8-Channel,
8-Bit ADCs with 1µA Power-Down
Track/Hold
The track/hold enters hold mode when a conversion
starts (RD low or WR low). INT goes low at the end of
the conversion, at which point the track/hold enters
track mode. The next conversion can start after the
minimum acquisition time, tACQ.
Transfer Function
Figure 10 shows the MAX113/MAX117’s nominal transfer function. Code transitions occur halfway between
successive-integer LSB values. Output coding is binary
with 1LSB = (VREF+ - VREF-) / 256.
Conversion Rate
The maximum sampling rate (fMAX) for the MAX113/
MAX117 is achieved in write-read mode (tRD < tINTL)
and is calculated as follows:
1
fMAX =
t WR + tRD + tRI + tACQ
fMAX =
1
600ns + 800ns + 300ns + 450ns
fMAX = 465kHz
where tWR = the write pulse width, tRD = the delay
between write and read pulses, tRI = RD to INT delay,
and tACQ = minimum acquisition time.
Signal-to-Noise Ratio and
Effective Number of Bits
Signal-to-noise plus distortion (SINAD) is the ratio of the
fundamental input frequency’s RMS amplitude to all
other ADC output signals. The output spectrum is limited to frequencies above DC and below one-half the
ADC sample rate.
The theoretical minimum analog-to-digital noise is
caused by quantization error, and results directly from
the ADC’s resolution: SNR = (6.02N + 1.76)dB, where
N is the number of bits of resolution. Therefore, a perfect 8-bit ADC can do no better than 50dB.
The FFT Plot (see Typical Operating Characteristics)
shows the result of sampling a pure 30.27kHz sinusoid
at a 400kHz rate. This FFT plot of the output shows the
output level in various spectral bands.
The effective resolution (or “effective number of bits”)
the ADC provides can be measured by transposing the
equation that converts resolution to SNR: N = (SINAD 1.76) / 6.02 (see Typical Operating Characteristics).
Total Harmonic Distortion
Total harmonic distortion (THD) is the ratio of the RMS
sum of all harmonics of the input signal (in the frequency band above DC and below one-half the sample rate)
to the fundamental itself. This is expressed as:

2
2
2
2
 V2 + V3 + V4 + ...VN
THD = 20log
V1





where V1 is the fundamental RMS amplitude, and V2
through VN are the amplitudes of the 2nd through Nth
harmonics.
Spurious-Free Dynamic Range
Spurious-free dynamic range (SFDR) is the ratio of the
fundamental RMS amplitude to the amplitude of the
next largest spectral component (in the frequency band
above DC and below one-half the sample rate). Usually
the next largest spectral component occurs at some
harmonic of the input frequency. However, if the ADC is
exceptionally linear, it may occur only at a random
peak in the ADC’s noise floor. See the Signal-to-Noise
Ratio graph in Typical Operating Characteristics.
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11
MAX113/MAX117
If the analog input exceeds 50mV beyond the supplies, limit the input current to no more than two
milliamperes, as excessive current will degrade the
conversion accuracy of the on channel.
MAX113/MAX117
+3V, 400ksps, 4/8-Channel,
8-Bit ADCs with 1µA Power-Down
__Ordering Information (continued)
PART
TEMP. RANGE
___________________Chip Information
PIN-PACKAGE
MAX117CPI
0°C to +70°C
28 Wide Plastic DIP
MAX117CAI
MAX117C/D
MAX117EPI
0°C to +70°C
0°C to +70°C
-40°C to +85°C
28 SSOP
Dice*
28 Wide Plastic DIP
MAX117EAI
MAX117MJI
-40°C to +85°C
-55°C to +125°C
28 SSOP
28 Wide CERDIP**
TRANSISTOR COUNT: 2011
*Dice are specified at TA = +25°C, DC parameters only.
**Contact factory for availability.
__________________________________________________________Pin Configurations
TOP VIEW
IN4 1
24 VDD
IN3 2
23 PWRDN
IN2 3
22 A0
IN1 4
21 A1
MODE 5
MAX113
20 D7
D0 6
19 D6
D1 7
18 D5
D2 8
17 D4
D3 9
16 CS
RD 10
15 WR/RDY
INT 11
14 REF+
GND 12
13 REF-
DIP/SSOP
IN6 1
28 IN7
IN5 2
27 VDD
IN4 3
26 PWRDN
IN3 4
25 A0
IN2 5
IN1 6
MAX117
24 A1
23 A2
MODE 7
22 D7
D0 8
21 D6
D1 9
20 D5
D2 10
19 D4
D3 11
18 CS
RD 12
17 WR/RDY
INT 13
16 REF+
GND 14
15 REF-
DIP/SSOP
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