MAXIM MXB7846EEE

19-2436; Rev 1; 5/04
2.375V to 5.25V, 4-Wire Touch-Screen Controller
with Internal Reference and Temperature Sensor
Applications
Features
♦ ESD-Protected ADC Inputs
±15kV IEC 61000-4-2 Air-Gap Discharge
±8kV IEC 61000-4-2 Contact Discharge
♦ Pin Compatible with MXB7843
♦ +2.375V to +5.25V Single Supply
♦ Internal +2.5V Reference
♦ Direct Battery Measurement (0 to 6V)
♦ On-Chip Temperature Measurement
♦ Touch-Pressure Measurement
♦ 4-Wire Touch-Screen Interface
♦ Ratiometric Conversion
♦ SPI™/QSPI™, 3-Wire Serial Interface
♦ Programmable 8-/12-Bit Resolution
♦ Auxiliary Analog Input
♦ Automatic Shutdown Between Conversions
♦ Low Power (External Reference)
270µA at 125ksps
115µA at 50ksps
25µA at 10ksps
5µA at 1ksps
2µA Shutdown Current
Ordering Information
Personal Digital Assistants
Portable Instruments
Point-of-Sales Terminals
Pagers
PART
TEMP RANGE
PIN-PACKAGE
MXB7846EEE
-40°C to +85°C
16 QSOP
MXB7846EUE
-40°C to +85°C
16 TSSOP
Touch-Screen Monitors
Cellular Phones
Typical Application Circuit appears at end of data sheet.
TransZorb is a trademark of Vishay Intertechnology, Inc.
SPI/QSPI are trademarks of Motorola, Inc.
Pin Configuration
TOP VIEW
VDD 1
16 DCLK
X+ 2
15 CS
14 DIN
Y+ 3
X- 4
MXB7846
13 BUSY
12 DOUT
Y- 5
GND 6
11 PENIRQ
BAT 7
10 VDD
AUX 8
9
REF
QSOP/TSSOP
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MXB7846
General Description
The MXB7846 is an industry-standard 4-wire touchscreen controller. It contains a 12-bit sampling analogto-digital converter (ADC) with a synchronous serial
interface and low on-resistance switches for driving
resistive touch screens. The MXB7846 uses an internal
+2.5V reference or an external reference. The
MXB7846 can make absolute or ratiometric measurements. In addition, this device has an on-chip temperature sensor, a battery-monitoring channel, and has the
ability to perform touch-pressure measurements without
external components. The MXB7846 has one auxiliary
ADC input. All analog inputs are fully ESD protected,
eliminating the need for external TransZorb™ devices.
The MXB7846 is guaranteed to operate with a supply
voltage down to +2.375V when used with an external
reference or +2.7V with an internal reference. In shutdown mode, the typical power consumption is reduced
to under 0.5µW, while the typical power consumption at
125ksps throughput and a +2.7V supply is 650µW.
Low-power operation makes the MXB7846 ideal for battery-operated systems, such as personal digital assistants with resistive touch screens and other portable
equipment. The MXB7846 is available in 16-pin QSOP
and TSSOP packages, and is guaranteed over the
-40°C to +85°C temperature range.
MXB7846
2.375V to 5.25V, 4-Wire Touch-Screen Controller
with Internal Reference and Temperature Sensor
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
VDD, VBAT, DIN, CS, DCLK to GND ........................-0.3V to +6V
Digital Outputs to GND...............................-0.3V to (VDD + 0.3V)
VREF, X+, X-, Y+, Y-, AUX to GND..............-0.3V to (VDD + 0.3V)
Maximum Current into Any Pin .........................................±50mA
Maximum ESD per IEC-61000-4-2 (per MIL STD-883 HBM)
X+, X-, Y+, Y-, VBAT, AUX ......................................15kV (4kV)
All Other Pins ..........................................................2kV (500V)
Continuous Power Dissipation (TA = +70°C)
16-Pin QSOP (derate 8.30mW/°C above +70°C).........667mW
16-Pin TSSOP (derate 5.70mW/°C above +70°C) .......456mW
Operating Temperature Range ...........................-40°C to +85°C
Junction Temperature ......................................................+150°C
Storage Temperature Range .............................-65°C to +150°C
Lead Temperature (soldering, 10s) .................................+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 = 2.7V to 3.6V, VREF = 2.5V, fDCLK = 2MHz (50% duty cycle), fSAMPLE = 125kHz, 12-bit mode, 0.1µF capacitor at REF, TA =
TMIN to TMAX, unless otherwise noted. Typical values are at TA = +25°C.)
PARAMETER
SYMBOL
CONDITIONS
MIN
TYP
11
12
MAX
UNITS
DC ACCURACY (Note 1)
Resolution
12
No Missing Codes
Relative Accuracy
INL
Differential Nonlinearity
DNL
(Note 2)
±1
±2
±1
Offset Error
(Note 3)
Noise
Including internal reference
LSB
LSB
±6
Gain Error
Bits
Bits
±4
70
LSB
LSB
µVRMS
CONVERSION RATE
Conversion Time
tCONV
Track/Hold Acquisition Time
Throughput Rate
tACQ
fSAMPLE
12 clock cycles (Note 4)
3 clock cycles
6
µs
125
kHz
1.5
µs
16 clock conversion
Multiplexer Settling Time
500
ns
Aperture Delay
30
ns
Aperture Jitter
Channel-to-Channel Isolation
Serial Clock Frequency
VIN = 2.5VP-P at 50kHz
fDCLK
Duty Cycle
100
ps
100
dB
0.1
2.0
MHz
40
60
%
0
VREF
V
ANALOG INPUT (X+, X-, Y+, Y-, AUX)
Input Voltage Range
Input Capacitance
25
Input Leakage Current
On/off leakage, VIN = 0 to VDD
±0.1
pF
±1
µA
SWITCH DRIVERS
On-Resistance (Note 5)
Y+, X+
7
Y-, X-
9
Ω
INTERNAL REFERENCE
Reference Output Voltage
REF Output Tempco
2
VREF
TCVREF
VDD = 2.7V to 5.25V, TA = +25°C
2.45
2.50
2.55
V
50
ppm°/C
REF Short-Circuit Current
18
mA
REF Output Impedance
250
Ω
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2.375V to 5.25V, 4-Wire Touch-Screen Controller
with Internal Reference and Temperature Sensor
(VDD = 2.7V to 3.6V, VREF = 2.5V, fDCLK = 2MHz (50% duty cycle), fSAMPLE = 125kHz, 12-bit mode, 0.1µF capacitor at REF, TA =
TMIN to TMAX, unless otherwise noted. Typical values are at TA = +25°C.)
PARAMETER
SYMBOL
CONDITIONS
MIN
TYP
MAX
UNITS
EXTERNAL REFERENCE (Internal reference disabled, reference applied to REF)
Reference Input Voltage Range
(Note 7)
1
Input Resistance
VDD
1
Input Current
fSAMPLE = 125kHz
13
fSAMPLE = 12.5kHz
2.5
fDCLK = 0
V
GΩ
40
µA
±3
BATTERY MONITOR (BAT)
Input Voltage Range
0
Input Resistance
During acquisition
Accuracy
6
10
V
kΩ
VREF = 2.5V
±2
Internal reference
±3
%
TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENT
Resolution
Accuracy
Differential method (Note 8)
1.6
°C
Single-conversion method
0.3
°C
Differential method (Note 8)
±2
°C
Single-conversion method
±3
°C
DIGITAL INPUTS (DCLK, CS, DIN)
Input High Voltage
VIH
Input Low Voltage
VIL
Input Hysteresis
VDD ✕ 0.7
VHYST
Input Leakage Current
IIN
Input Capacitance
DIGITAL OUTPUT (DOUT, BUSY)
CIN
100
15
VOL
ISINK = 250µA
Output Voltage High
VOH
ISOURCE = 250µA
PENIRQ Output Low Voltage
VOL
50kΩ pullup to VDD
Three-State Output Capacitance
V
mV
±1
Output Voltage Low
Three-State Leakage Current
V
0.8
µA
pF
0.4
VDD - 0.5
V
V
0.8
IL
CS = VDD
1
COUT
CS = VDD
15
±10
V
µA
pF
POWER REQUIREMENTS
Supply Voltage
VDD
External reference
2.375
5.250
Internal reference
2.70
5.25
External
reference
Supply Current
IDD
Internal
reference
fSAMPLE = 125ksps
270
fSAMPLE = 12.5ksps
220
fSAMPLE = 0
150
fSAMPLE = 125ksps
780
fSAMPLE = 12.5ksps
720
fSAMPLE = 0
650
Shutdown Supply Current
ISHDN
DCLK = CS = VDD
Power-Supply Rejection Ratio
PSRR
VDD = 2.7V to 3.6V full scale
650
µA
950
µA
3
70
V
µA
dB
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MXB7846
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (continued)
MXB7846
2.375V to 5.25V, 4-Wire Touch-Screen Controller
with Internal Reference and Temperature Sensor
TIMING CHARACTERISTICS (Figure 1)
(VDD = 2.7V to 3.6V, VREF = 2.5V, fDCLK = 2MHz (50% duty cycle), fSAMPLE = 125kHz, 12-bit mode, 0.1µF capacitor at REF, TA =
TMIN to TMAX, unless otherwise noted. Typical values are at TA = +25°C.)
PARAMETER
SYMBOL
CONDITIONS
MIN
TYP
MAX
UNITS
TIMING CHARACTERISTICS (Figure 1)
Acquisition Time
tACQ
1.5
µs
DCLK Clock Period
tCP
500
ns
DCLK Pulse Width High
tCH
200
ns
DCLK Pulse Width Low
tCL
200
ns
DIN-to-DCLK Setup Time
tDS
100
ns
DIN-to-DCLK Hold Time
tDH
0
ns
CS Fall-to-DCLK Rise Setup Time
tCSS
100
ns
CS Rise-to-DCLK Rise Ignore
tCSH
0
ns
DCLK Falling-to-DOUT Valid
tDO
CLOAD = 50pF
200
ns
CS Rise-to-DOUT Disable
tTR
CLOAD = 50pF
200
ns
CS Fall-to-DOUT Enable
tDV
CLOAD = 50pF
200
ns
DCLK Falling-to-BUSY Rising
tBD
200
ns
CS Falling-to-BUSY Enable
tBDV
200
ns
CS Rise-to-BUSY Disable
tBTR
200
ns
Note 1: Tested at VDD = 2.7V.
Note 2: Relative accuracy is the deviation of the analog value at any code from its theoretical value after the full-scale range has
been calibrated.
Note 3: Offset nulled.
Note 4: Conversion time is defined as the number of clock cycles multiplied by the clock period; clock has 50% duty cycle.
Note 5: Resistance measured from the source to drain of the switch.
Note 6: External load should not change during conversion for specified accuracy.
Note 7: ADC performance is limited by the conversion noise floor, typically 300µVP-P. An external reference below 2.5V can compromise the ADC performance.
Note 8: Difference between Temp0 and Temp1. No calibration necessary.
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2.375V to 5.25V, 4-Wire Touch-Screen Controller
with Internal Reference and Temperature Sensor
0.3
0.8
0.6
0.4
DNL (LSB)
0.1
0
-0.1
0
-0.2
-0.4
-0.6
-0.3
-0.8
-0.4
0.5
0
-0.5
-1.5
-2.0
0
500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500 4000
1.0
-1.0
-1.0
500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500 4000
2.5
3.0
3.5
4.0
4.5
OUTPUT CODE
SUPPLY VOLTAGE (V)
CHANGE IN OFFSET ERROR
vs. TEMPERATURE
CHANGE IN GAIN ERROR
vs. SUPPLY VOLTAGE
CHANGE IN GAIN ERROR
vs. TEMPERATURE
GAIN ERROR (LSB)
0
1
0
-1
-0.5
-10
5
20
35
50
65
2.5
80
0
-0.5
-1.0
-2.0
-3
-40 -25
0.5
-1.5
-2
-1.0
MXB7846 toc08
2
0.5
1.0
GAIN ERROR FROM +25°C (LSB)
3
MXB7846 toc05
1.0
3.0
3.5
4.0
4.5
5.0
-40 -25 -10
5.5
5
20
35
50
TEMPERATURE (°C)
SUPPLY VOLTAGE (V)
TEMPERATURE (°C)
SWITCH ON-RESISTANCE vs. SUPPLY VOLTAGE
(X+, Y+ : +VDD TO PIN; X-, Y- : TO GND)
SWITCH ON-RESISTANCE vs. TEMPERATURE
(X+, Y+ : +VDD TO PIN; X-, Y- : PIN TO GND)
INTERNAL REFERENCE
vs. SUPPLY VOLTAGE
X10
Y-
RON (Ω)
8
X+
6
Y+
4
0
3.0
3.5
4.0
10
9
8
7
X+
YY+
6
5
4
3
2
2.5
X-
4.5
SUPPLY VOLTAGE (V)
5.0
5.5
80
2.6
CL = 0.1µf
2.5
INTERNAL REFERENCE (V)
12
11
65
MXB7846 toc09
12
MXB7846 toc03
14
5.5
5.0
OUTPUT CODE
MXB7846 toc07
0
OFFSET ERROR FROM +25°C (LSB)
0.2
-0.2
1.5
MXB7846 toc06
INL (LSB)
0.2
2.0
OFFSET ERROR (LSB)
0.4
MXB7846 toc02
1.0
MXB7846 toc01
0.5
RON (Ω)
CHANGE IN OFFSET ERROR
vs. SUPPLY VOLTAGE
DIFFERENTIAL NONLINEARITY
vs. DIGITAL OUTPUT CODE
MXB7846 toc04
INTEGRAL NONLINEARITY
vs. DIGITAL OUTPUT CODE
2.4
2.3
2.2
2.1
2
1
0
2.0
-40 -25
-10
5
20
35
50
TEMPERATURE (°C)
65
80
2.0
2.5
3.0
3.5
4.0
4.5
5.0
5.5
SUPPLY VOLTAGE (V)
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MXB7846
Typical Operating Characteristics
(VDD = 2.7V, VREF = 2.5VEXTERNAL, fDCLK = 2MHz, fSAMPLE = 125kHz, CLOAD = 50pF, 0.1µF capacitor at REF, TA = +25°C, unless
otherwise noted.)
Typical Operating Characteristics (continued)
(VDD = 2.7V, VREF = 2.5VEXTERNAL, fDCLK = 2MHz, fSAMPLE = 125kHz, CLOAD = 50pF, 0.1µF capacitor at REF, TA = +25°C, unless
otherwise noted.)
INTERNAL REFERENCE VOLTAGE
vs. TEMPERATURE
2.2
VDD = 2.7V
CL = 0.1µF
2.0
1.0
0.5
CL = 1µF
(1060µs) 12-BIT SETTLING
0
5
20
35
50
65
80
200
400
TEMPERATURE (°C)
REFERENCE CURRENT (µA)
8.0
7.9
5
10
7.7
5.0
5.5
15
20
25
30
MXB7846 toc13
VDD = 2.7V
CL = 0.1µF
fSAMPLE = 125kHz
EXTERNAL REFERENCE
EXTERNAL REFERENCE
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
-40 -25
-10
5
20
35
50
65
0
80
25
50
75
SAMPLE RATE (kHz)
TEMP DIODE VOLTAGE
vs. TEMPERATURE
TEMP0 DIODE VOLTAGE
vs. SUPPLY VOLTAGE
TEMP1 DIODE VOLTAGE
vs. SUPPLY VOLTAGE
TEMP2
0.5
0.4
0.3
0.2
TEMP0
588
587
586
MXB7846 toc17
589
705
704
TEMP1 DIODE VOLTAGE (mV)
0.6
MXB7846 toc16
MXB7846 toc15
TEMP1
0.7
590
125
100
TEMPERATURE (°C)
0.8
703
TEMP1
702
701
700
699
0.1
585
0
-40 -25 -10
5
20
35
50
TEMPERATURE (°C)
65
80
40
REFERENCE CURRENT vs. SAMPLE RATE
10
SUPPLY VOLTAGE (V)
0.9
35
TURN-ON TIME (µs)
7.9
7.7
1.0
6
NO CAPACITOR
(30µs) 12-BIT SETTLING
0
8.0
7.8
4.5
0.5
1000 1200
8.1
7.8
4.0
800
8.2
TEMP0 DIODE VOLTAGE (mV)
REFERENCE CURRENT (µA)
8.1
3.5
600
8.3
MXB7846 toc12
CL = 0.1µF
fSAMPLE = 125kHz
EXTERNAL REFERENCE
3.0
1.0
REFERENCE CURRENT vs. TEMPERATURE
8.3
2.5
1.5
TURN-ON TIME (µs)
REFERENCE CURRENT
vs. SUPPLY VOLTAGE
8.2
2.0
0
0
REFERENCE CURRENT (µA)
-40 -25 -10
MXB7846 toc11b
MXB7846 toc11a
1.5
2.5
MXB7846 toc14
2.3
2.0
3.0
INTERNAL VOLTAGE REFERENCE (V)
2.4
2.5
INTERNAL VOLTAGE REFERENCE (V)
MXB7846 toc10
INTERNAL REFERENCE VOLTAGE (V)
2.5
2.1
INTERNAL VOLTAGE REFERENCE
vs. TURN-ON TIME
INTERNAL VOLTAGE REFERENCE
vs. TURN-ON TIME
2.6
TEMP DIODE VOLTAGE (V)
MXB7846
2.375V to 5.25V, 4-Wire Touch-Screen Controller
with Internal Reference and Temperature Sensor
698
2.7
3.2
3.7
4.2
4.7
SUPPLY VOLTAGE (V)
5.2
2.7
3.2
3.7
4.2
4.7
SUPPLY VOLTAGE (V)
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5.2
2.375V to 5.25V, 4-Wire Touch-Screen Controller
with Internal Reference and Temperature Sensor
SUPPLY CURRENT vs. TEMPERATURE
200
fSAMPLE = 125kHz
VDD = 2.7V
280
275
270
265
200
175
150
260
175
125
255
100
250
150
2.5
3.0
3.5
4.0
4.5
5.0
-40 -25
5.5
-10
5
20
35
50
65
0
80
25
50
75
100
SUPPLY VOLTAGE (V)
TEMPERATURE (°C)
SAMPLE RATE (kHz)
SHUTDOWN CURRENT
vs. SUPPLY VOLTAGE
SHUTDOWN CURRENT vs. TEMPERATURE
MAXIMUM SAMPLE RATE
vs. SUPPLY VOLTAGE
110
SHUTDOWN CURRENT (nA)
250
DCLK = CS = VDD = 3V
200
150
1000
100
SAMPLE RATE (kHz)
DCLK = CS = VDD
90
80
70
125
MXB7846 toc23
120
MXB7846 toc21
300
MXB7846 toc22
2.0
SHUTDOWN CURRENT (nA)
VDD = 2.7V
VREF = 2.5V
225
SUPPLY CURRENT (µA)
SUPPLY CURRENT (µA)
225
285
SUPPLY CURRENT vs. SAMPLE RATE
250
MXB7846 toc19
fSAMPLE = 12.5kHz
SUPPLY CURRENT (µA)
290
MXB7846 toc18
250
MXB7846 toc20
SUPPLY CURRENT
vs. SUPPLY VOLTAGE
100
10
100
60
50
1
50
2.7
3.2
3.7
4.2
SUPPLY VOLTAGE (V)
4.7
5.2
-40 -25
-10
5
20
35
TEMPERATURE (°C)
50
65
80
2.0
2.5
3.0
3.5
4.0
4.5
5.0
5.5
SUPPLY VOLTAGE (V)
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MXB7846
Typical Operating Characteristics (continued)
(VDD = 2.7V, VREF = 2.5VEXTERNAL, fDCLK = 2MHz, fSAMPLE = 125kHz, CLOAD = 50pF, 0.1µF capacitor at REF, TA = +25°C, unless
otherwise noted.)
2.375V to 5.25V, 4-Wire Touch-Screen Controller
with Internal Reference and Temperature Sensor
MXB7846
Pin Description
PIN
NAME
1
VDD
Positive Supply Voltage. Connect to pin 10.
FUNCTION
2
X+
X+ Position Input, ADC Input Channel 1
3
Y+
Y+ Position Input, ADC Input Channel 2
4
X-
X- Position Input
5
Y-
Y- Position Input
6
GND
Ground
7
BAT
Battery Monitoring Inputs; ADC Input Channel 3
8
AUX
Auxiliary Input to ADC; ADC Input Channel 4
9
REF
Voltage Reference Output/Input. Reference voltage for analog-to-digital conversion. In internal
reference mode, the reference buffer provides a 2.50V nominal output. In external reference mode,
apply a reference voltage between 1V and VDD. Bypass REF to GND with a 0.1µF capacitor.
10
VDD
Positive Supply Voltage, +2.375V (2.70V) to +5.25V. External (internal) reference. Bypass with a 1µF
capacitor. Connect to pin 1.
11
PENIRQ
12
DOUT
Serial Data Output. Data changes state on the falling edge of DCLK. High impedance when CS is
HIGH.
13
BUSY
Busy Output. BUSY pulses high for one clock period before the MSB decision. High impedance when
CS is HIGH.
14
DIN
Serial Data Input. Data clocked in on the rising edge of DCLK.
15
CS
Active-Low Chip Select. Data is only clocked into DIN when CS is low. When CS is HIGH, DOUT and
BUSY are high impedance.
16
DCLK
Serial Clock Input. Clocks data in and out of the serial interface and sets the conversion speed (duty
cycle must be 40% to 60%).
Pen Interrupt Output. Open anode output. 10kΩ to 100kΩ pullup resistor required to VDD.
CS
tCH
tCSS
tCL
tCP
tCSH
DCLK
tDO
tDS
tDH
DIN
tTR
tDV
DOUT
tBDV
tBTR
BUSY
tBD
Figure 1. Detailed Serial Interface Timing
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2.375V to 5.25V, 4-Wire Touch-Screen Controller
with Internal Reference and Temperature Sensor
The MXB7846 uses a successive-approximation conversion technique to convert analog signals to a 12-bit digital output. An SPI/QSPI/MICROWIRE™-compatible serial
interface provides easy communication to a microprocessor (µP). It features an internal 2.5V reference, an
on-chip temperature sensor, a battery monitor, and a
4-wire touch-screen interface (Functional Diagram).
Analog Inputs
Figure 2 shows a block diagram of the analog input section that includes the input multiplexer of the MXB7846,
the differential signal inputs of the ADC, and the differential reference inputs of the ADC. The input multiplexer
switches between X+, X-, Y+, Y-, AUX, BAT, and the
internal temperature sensor.
In single-ended mode, conversions are performed using
REF as the reference. In differential mode, ratiometric
conversions are performed with REF+ connected to X+ or
Y+, and REF- connected to X- or Y-. Configure the reference and switching matrix according to Tables 1 and 2.
t ACQ = 8.4 × (RS + RIN ) × 25pF
where RIN = 2kΩ and RS is the source impedance of
the input signal.
Source impedances below 1kΩ do not significantly affect
the ADC’s performance. Accommodate higher source
impedances by either slowing down DCLK or by placing
a 1µF capacitor between the analog input and GND.
+VDD
PENIRQ
TEMP1
VREF
TEMP0
MXB7846
A2–A0
(SHOWN 001B)
SER/DFR
(SHOWN HIGH)
X+
X-
REF ON/OFF
Y+
Y2.5V
REFERENCE
+IN REF+
12-BIT ADC
-IN
REF-
7.5kΩ
VBAT
2.5kΩ
BATTERY
ON
AUX
GND
Figure 2. Equivalent Input Circuit
MICROWIRE is a trademark of National Semiconductor Corp.
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MXB7846
During the acquisition interval, the selected channel
charges the sampling capacitance. The acquisition
interval starts on the fifth falling clock edge and ends
on the eighth falling clock edge.
The time required for the T/H to acquire an input signal
is a function of how quickly its input capacitance is
charged. If the input signal’s source impedance is high,
the acquisition time lengthens, and more time must be
allowed between conversions. The acquisition time
(tACQ) is the maximum time the device takes to acquire
the input signal to 12-bit accuracy. Calculate tACQ with
the following equation:
Detailed Description
2.375V to 5.25V, 4-Wire Touch-Screen Controller
with Internal Reference and Temperature Sensor
MXB7846
Functional Diagram
VDD
PENIRQ
X+
XTEMPERATURE
SENSOR
DOUT
Y+
Y-
BUSY
PENIRQ
6-TO-1
MUX
SERIAL
DATA
INTERFACE
12-BIT ADC
DCLK
BATTERY
MONITOR
BAT
AUX
DIN
CS
2.5V
REFERENCE
REF
Table 1. Input Configuration, Single-Ended Reference Mode (SER/DFR HIGH)
A2
A1
A0
MEASUREMENT
ADC INPUT CONNECTION
0
0
0
0
0
DRIVERS ON
0
Temp0
Temp0
—
1
Y position
X+
Y+, Y-
1
0
BAT
BAT
—
0
1
1
Z1
X+
X-, Y+
1
0
0
Z2
Y-
X-, Y+
1
0
1
X- position
Y+
X-, X+
1
1
0
AUX
AUX
—
1
1
1
Temp1
Temp1
—
Table 2. Input Configuration, Differential Reference Mode (SER/DFR LOW)
10
A2
A1
A0
ADC +REF
CONNECTION TO
ADC -REF
CONNECTION TO
ADC INPUT
CONNECTION TO
MEASUREMENT
PERFORMED
DRIVER ON
0
0
1
Y+
Y-
0
1
1
Y+
Y-
X+
Y position
Y+, Y-
X+
Z1 position
0
1
0
X+
Y+, X-
X-
Y-
Z2 position
Y+, X-
1
0
1
X+
X-
Y+
X position
X+, X-
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Analog Input Protection
Internal protection diodes, which clamp the analog input
to VDD and GND, allow the analog input pins to swing
from GND - 0.3V to VDD + 0.3V without damage. Analog
inputs must not exceed VDD by more than 50mV or be
lower than GND by more than 50mV for accurate conversion. If an off-channel analog input voltage exceeds
the supplies, limit the input current to 50mA. The analog
input pins are ESD protected to ±8kV using the Contact
Discharge method and ±15kV using the Air-Gap
method specified in IEC 61000-4-2.
Touch-Screen Conversion
The MXB7846 provides two conversion methods—differential and single ended. The SER/DFR bit in the control
word selects either mode. A logic 1 selects a singleended conversion, while a logic 0 selects a differential
conversion.
Differential vs. Single Ended
Changes in operating conditions can degrade the accuracy and repeatability of touch-screen measurements.
Therefore, the conversion results representing X and Y
coordinates may be incorrect. For example, in singleended measurement mode, variation in the touch-screen
driver voltage drops results in incorrect input reading.
Differential mode minimizes these errors.
Single-Ended Mode
Figure 3 shows the switching matrix configuration for
Y-coordinate measurement in single-ended mode. The
MXB7846 measures the position of the pointing device
by connecting X+ to IN+ of the ADC, enabling Y+ and
Y- drivers, and digitizing the voltage on X+. The ADC
performs a conversion with REF+ = REF and REF- =
GND. In single-ended measurement mode, the bias to
the touch screen can be turned off after the acquisition
to save power. The on-resistance of the X and Y drivers
results in a gain error in single-ended measurement
mode. Touch-screen resistance ranges from 200Ω to
900Ω (depending on the manufacturer), whereas the
on-resistance of the X and Y drivers is 8Ω (typ). Limit
the touch-screen current to less than 50mA by using a
touch screen with a resistance higher than 100Ω. The
resistive-divider created by the touch screen and the
on-resistance of the X and Y drivers result in both an
offset and a gain shift. Also, the on-resistance of the X
and Y drivers does not track the resistance of the touch
screen over temperature and supply. This results in further measurement errors.
Differential Measurement Mode
Figure 4 shows the switching matrix configuration for
Y-coordinate measurement. The REF+ and REF- inputs
are connected directly to the Y+ and Y- pins, respectively. Differential mode uses the voltage at the Y+ pin
as the REF+ voltage and voltage at the Y- pin as REFvoltage. This conversion is ratiometric and independent
of the voltage drop across the drivers and variation in
the touch-screen resistance. In differential mode, the
touch screen remains biased during the acquisition and
conversion process. This results in additional supply
current and power dissipation during conversion when
compared to the absolute measurement mode.
PEN Interrupt Request (PENIRQ)
Figure 5 shows the block diagram for the PENIRQ function. When used, PENIRQ requires a 10kΩ to 100kΩ
pullup to +VDD. If enabled, PENIRQ goes low whenever
the touch screen is touched. The PENIRQ output can
be used to initiate an interrupt to the microprocessor,
which can write a control word to the MXB7846 to start
a conversion.
Figure 6 shows the timing diagram for the PENIRQ pin
function. The diagram shows that once the screen is
touched while CS is high, the PENIRQ output goes low
after a time period indicated by tTOUCH. The tTOUCH
value changes for different touch-screen parasitic
capacitance and resistance. The microprocessor
receives this interrupt and pulls CS low to initiate a conversion. At this instant, the PENIRQ pin should be
masked, as transitions can occur due to a selected
input channel or the conversion mode. The PENIRQ pin
functionality becomes valid when either the last data bit
is clocked out, or CS is pulled high.
Touch-Pressure Measurement
The MXB7846 provides two methods for measuring the
pressure applied to the touch screen (Figure 7). By
measuring R TOUCH , it is possible to differentiate
between a finger or stylus in contact with the touch
screen. Although 8-bit resolution is typically sufficient,
the following calculations use 12-bit resolution demonstrating the maximum precision of the MXB7846.
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Input Bandwidth and Anti-Aliasing
The ADCs input tracking circuitry has a 25MHz smallsignal bandwidth, so it is possible to digitize highspeed transient events. To avoid high-frequency signals being aliased into the frequency band of interest,
anti-alias filtering is recommended.
MXB7846
2.375V to 5.25V, 4-Wire Touch-Screen Controller
with Internal Reference and Temperature Sensor
VDD
VDD
Y+
REF
+IN
X+
Y+
REF+
12-BIT ADC
-IN
X+
REF-
+IN
-IN
Y-
REF-
Y-
GND
GND
Figure 3. Single-Ended Y-Coordinate Measurement
Figure 4. Ratiometric Y-Coordinate Measurement
+VDD
100kΩ
OPEN CIRCUIT
Y+
PENIRQ
TOUCH SCREEN
X+
YON
PENIRQ
ENABLE
Figure 5. PENIRQ Functional Block Diagram
12
REF+
12-BIT ADC
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MXB7846
SCREEN TOUCHED HERE
PENIRQ
CS
DCLK
1
DIN
S
2
3
A2
A1
4
5
A0
6
M
S/D
7
PD1
8
1
2
3
12
13
14
15
16
PD0
INTERRUPT PROCESSOR
NO RESPONSE TO TOUCHMASK PENIRQ
PENIRQ ENABLED
tTOUCH
Figure 6. PENIRQ Timing Diagram
MEASURE X- POSITION
V
-
SENSE LINE
+
Y+
FORCED LINE
X+
RTOUCH
 Z  
X

RTOUCH = (RXPLATE ) ×  POSITION  ×  2  − 1
 4096 
 Z1  
X- POSITION
X-
The second method requires knowing both the X-plate
and Y-plate resistance. Three conversions are required in
this method: the X-position, Y-position, and Z1-position.
Use the following equation to calculate RTOUCH:
YOPEN CIRCUIT
MEASURE Z1
SENSE LINE
X+
Y+
 R
 4096 
 X

RTOUCH =  XPLATE  ×  POSITION  × 
 −1
Z1   4096 
 Z1 


 YPOSITION  
− RYPLATE × 

 4096  

+
RTOUCH
V
FORCED LINE
-
X-
YOPEN CIRCUIT
OPEN CIRCUIT
X+
Internal Temperature Sensor
Y+
+
RTOUCH
V
FORCED LINE
-
X-
The first method performs pressure measurements
using a known X-plate resistance. After completing
three conversions (X-position, Z1, and Z2), use the following equation to calculate RTOUCH:
Y-
SENSE LINE
MEASURE Z2
Figure 7. Pressure Measurement Block Diagram
The MXB7846 provides two temperature measurement
options: single-ended conversion and differential conversion. Both temperature measurement techniques rely
on the semiconductor junction’s temperature characteristics. The forward diode voltage (VBE) vs. temperature
is a well-defined characteristic. The ambient temperature can be calculated by knowing the value of VBE at a
fixed temperature and then monitoring the change in
that voltage as the temperature changes. The single
conversion method requires calibration at a known temperature, but only needs a single reading to calculate
the ambient temperature. First, the PENIRQ diode for-
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with Internal Reference and Temperature Sensor
ward bias voltage is measured by the ADC with an
address of A2 = 0, A1 = 0, and A0 = 0 at a known temperature. Subsequent diode measurements provide an
estimate of the ambient temperature through extrapolation. This assumes a temperature coefficient of
-2.1mV/°C. The single conversion method results in a
resolution of 0.3°C/LSB and a typical accuracy of ±3°C.
The differential conversion method uses two measurement points. The first measurement (Temp0) is performed with a fixed bias current into the PENIRQ diode.
The second measurement (Temp1) is performed with a
fixed multiple of the original bias current with an
address of A2 = 1, A1 = 1, and A0 = 1. The voltage difference between the first and second conversion is
proportional to the absolute temperature and is
expressed by the following formula:

T(°C) = 2.60 × (T1

−

 VREF 
T0) 
 × 1000 − 273
 4096 

where T0 (Temp0) and T1 (Temp1) are the conversion
results.
This differential conversion method can provide much
improved absolute temperature measurement; however,
the resolution is reduced to 1.6°C/LSB.
Battery Voltage Monitor
A dedicated analog input (BAT) allows the MXB7846 to
monitor the system battery voltage. Figure 8 shows the
battery voltage monitoring circuitry. The MXB7846 monitors battery voltages from 0 to 6V. An internal resistor
network divides down VBAT by 4 so that a 6.0V battery
voltage results in 1.5V at the ADC input. To minimize
power consumption, the divider is only enabled during
the sampling of VBAT.
Internal Reference
Enable the internal 2.5V reference by setting PD1 in the
control byte to a logic 1 (see Tables 3 and 4). The
MXB7846 uses the internal reference for single-ended
measurement mode, battery monitoring, temperature
measurement, and for measurement on the auxiliary
input. To minimize power consumption, disable the internal reference by setting PD1 to a logic 0 when performing
ratiometric position measurements. The internal 2.5V reference typically requires 10ms to settle (with no external
load). For optimum performance, connect a 0.1µF capacitor from REF to GND. This internal reference can be overdriven with an external reference. For best performance,
the internal reference should be disabled when the external reference is applied. The internal reference of the
MXB7846 must also be disabled to maintain compatibility
with the MXB7843. To disable the internal reference of the
MXB7846 after power-up, a control byte with PD1 = 0 is
required. (See Typical Operating Characteristics for
power-up time of the reference from power down.)
External Reference
DC/DC
CONVERTER
+2.375V TO +5.25V
BATTERY
0 TO 6.0V
VDD
BAT
0 TO 1.5V
7.5kΩ
12-BIT ADC
Although the internal reference may be overdriven with
an external reference, the internal reference should be
disabled (PD1 = 0) for best performance when using
an external reference. During conversion, an external
reference at REF must deliver up to 40µA DC load current. If the reference has a higher output impedance or
is noisy, bypass it close to the REF pin with a 0.1µF and
a 4.7µF capacitor. Temperature measurements are
always performed using the internal reference.
Digital Interface
2.5kΩ
BATTERY
MEASUREMENT ON
Initialization After Power-Up and Starting a
Conversion
The digital interface consists of three inputs, DIN, DCLK,
CS, and one output, DOUT. A logic-high on CS disables
the MXB7846 digital interface and places DOUT in a
high-impedance state. Pulling CS low enables the
MXB7846 digital interface.
Figure 8. Battery Measurement Functional Block Diagram
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with Internal Reference and Temperature Sensor
MXB7846
Table 3. Control Byte Format
BIT 7
BIT 6
BIT 5
BIT 4
BIT 3
BIT 2
BIT 1
BIT 0
START
A2
A1
A0
MODE
SER/DFR
PD1
PD0
BIT
NAME
7
START
6
A2
5
A1
4
A0
3
MODE
2
SER/DFR
1
PD1
0
PD0
DESCRIPTION
Start bit
Address (Tables 1 and 2)
Conversion resolution: 1 = 8 bits, 0 = 12 bits
Conversion mode: 1 = single ended, 0 = differential
Power-down mode (Table 4)
Start a conversion by clocking a control byte into DIN
(Table 3) with CS low. Each rising edge on DCLK
clocks a bit from DIN into the MXB7846’s internal shift
register. After CS falls, the first arriving logic 1 bit
defines the control byte’s START bit. Until the START bit
arrives, any number of logic 0 bits can be clocked into
DIN with no effect.
The MXB7846 is compatible with SPI/QSPI/MICROWIRE
devices. For SPI, select the correct clock polarity and
sampling edge in the SPI control registers of the microcontroller: set CPOL = 0 and CPHA = 0. MICROWIRE,
SPI, and QSPI all transmit a byte and receive a byte at
the same time. The simplest software interface requires
only three 8-bit transfers to perform a conversion (one 8bit transfer to configure the ADC, and two more 8-bit
transfers to read the conversion result; Figure 9).
Simple Software Interface
Make sure the CPU’s serial interface runs in master
mode so the CPU generates the serial clock. Choose a
clock frequency from 500kHz to 2MHz:
1) Set up the control byte and call it TB. TB should be
in the format: 1XXXXXXX binary, where X denotes
the particular channel, selected conversion mode,
and power mode (Tables 3, 4).
2) Use a general-purpose I/O line on the CPU to pull
CS low.
3) Transmit TB and simultaneously receive a byte; call
it RB1.
4) Transmit a byte of all zeros ($00 hex) and simultaneously receive byte RB2.
5) Transmit a byte of all zeros ($00 hex) and simultaneously receive byte RB3.
6) Pull CS high.
Figure 9 shows the timing for this sequence. Byte RB2
and RB3 contain the result of the conversion, padded
with four trailing zeros. The total conversion time is a
function of the serial-clock frequency and the amount of
idle timing between 8-bit transfers.
Digital Output
The MXB7846 outputs data in straight binary format. Data
is clocked out on the falling edge of the DCLK MSB first.
Serial Clock
The external clock not only shifts data in and out, but it
also drives the analog-to-digital conversion steps.
BUSY pulses high for one clock period after the last bit
of the control byte. Successive-approximation bit decisions are made and appear at DOUT on each of the
next 12 DCLK falling edges. BUSY and DOUT go into a
high-impedance state when CS goes high.
The conversion must complete in 500µs or less; if not,
droop on the sample-and-hold capacitors can degrade
conversion results.
Data Framing
The falling edge of CS does not start a conversion. The
first logic high clocked into DIN is interpreted as a start
bit and defines the first bit of the control byte. A conversion starts on DCLK’s falling edge, after the eighth bit of
the control byte is clocked into DIN.
The first logic 1 clocked into DIN after bit 6 of a conversion in progress is clocked onto the DOUT pin and is
treated as a START bit (Figure 10).
Once a start bit has been recognized, the current conversion must be completed.
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with Internal Reference and Temperature Sensor
Table 4. Power-Mode Selection
SUPPLY CURRENT (typ) (µA)
PD1
PD0
PENIRQ
0
0
Enabled
ADC is ON during conversion, OFF between conversion
0
1
Disabled
1
0
Disabled
1
1
Disabled
STATUS
DURING
CONVERSION
200
AFTER
CONVERSION
1
ADC is always ON, reference is always OFF
200
200
ADC is always OFF, reference is always ON
400
400
ADC is always ON, reference is always ON
600
600
CS
TB
RB2
RB3
tACQ
DCLK
1
DIN
S
(START)
4
A2
A1
8
SER/
A0 MODE DFR PD1
IDLE
9
12
16
20
24
PD0
ACQUIRE
CONVERSION
IDLE
BUSY
RB1
11
DOUT
10
9
8
7
6
5
A/D STATE
IDLE
CONVERSION
ACQUIRE
DRIVERS 1 AND 2
(SER/DFR HIGH)
OFF
DRIVERS 1 AND 2
(SER/DFR LOW)
OFF
ON
4
3
2
1
0
(LSB)
(MSB)
IDLE
OFF
ON
OFF
Figure 9. Conversion Timing, 24-Clock per Conversion, 8-Bit Bus Interface
The fastest the MXB7846 can run with CS held continuously low is 15 clock conversions. Figure 10 shows the
serial-interface timing necessary to perform a conversion every 15 DCLK cycles. If CS is connected low and
DCLK is continuous, guarantee a start bit by first clocking in 16 zeros.
Most microcontrollers (µCs) require that data transfers
occur in multiples of eight DCLK cycles; 16 clocks per
conversion is typically the fastest that a µC can drive the
MXB7846. Figure 11 shows the serial interface timing necessary to perform a conversion every 16 DCLK cycles.
16
8-Bit Conversion
The MXB7846 provides an 8-bit conversion mode
selected by setting the MODE bit in the control byte
high. In the 8-bit mode, conversions complete four
clock cycles earlier than in the 12-bit output mode,
resulting in 25% faster throughput. This can be used in
conjunction with serial interfaces that provide 12-bit
transfers, or two conversions could be accomplished
with three 8-bit transfers. Not only does this shorten each
conversion by 4 bits, but each conversion can also
occur at a faster clock rate since settling to better than 8
bits is all that is required. The clock rate can be as much
as 25% faster. The faster clock rate and fewer clock
cycles combine to increase the conversion rate.
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and Y- drivers are turned on, connecting one side of
the vertical resistive layer to VDD and the other side to
ground. In this case, the horizontal resistive layer functions as a sense line. One side of this resistive layer
gets connected to the X+ input, while the other side is
left open or floating. The point where the touch screen
is pressed brings the two resistive layers in contact and
forms a voltage-divider at that point. The data converter
senses the voltage at the point of contact through the
X+ input and digitizes it. The horizontal layer resistance
does not introduce any error in the conversion because
no DC current is drawn.
The conversion process of the analog input voltage to
digital output is controlled through the serial interface
between the A/D converter and the µP. The processor
controls the MXB7846 configuration through a control
byte (see Tables 3 and 4). Once the processor instructs
Applications Information
Basic Operation of the MXB7846
The 4-wire touch-screen controller works by creating a
voltage gradient across the vertical or horizontal resistive network connected to the MXB7846, as shown in
the Typical Application Circuit. The touch screen is
biased through internal MOSFET switches that connect
each resistive layer to VDD and ground on an alternate
basis. For example, to measure the Y position when a
pointing device presses on the touch screen, the Y+
CS
1
8
15
1
8
15
1
DCLK
DIN
S
CONTROL BYTE 0
S
CONTROL BYTE 1
CONTROL BYTE 2
B11 B10 B9 B8 B7 B6 B5 B4 B3 B2 B1 B0
B11 B10 B9 B8 B7 B6 B5 B4 B3 B2 B1 B0
DOUT
S
CONVERSION RESULT 0
CONVERSION RESULT 1
BUSY
Figure 10. 15-Clock/Conversion Timing
...
CS
1
8
16
1
8
16
...
DCLK
DIN
S
CONTROL BYTE 0
DOUT
S
...
CONTROL BYTE 1
B11 B10 B9 B8 B7 B6 B5 B4 B3 B2 B1 B0
B11 B10 B9 B8 B7 B6
CONVERSION RESULT 0
CONVERSION RESULT 1
...
...
BUSY
Figure 11. 16-Clock/Conversion Timing
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Data Format
The MXB7846 output data is in straight binary format as
shown in Figure 12. This figure shows the ideal output
code for the given input voltage and does not include
the effects of offset, gain, or noise.
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with Internal Reference and Temperature Sensor
the MXB7846 to initiate a conversion, the MXB7846
biases the touch screen through the internal switches at
the beginning of the acquisition period. The voltage
transient at the touch screen needs to settle down to a
stable voltage before the acquisition period is over.
After the acquisition period is over, the A/D converter
goes into a conversion period with all internal switches
turned off if the device is in single-ended mode. If the
device is in differential mode, the internal switches
remain on from the start of the acquisition period to the
end of the conversion period.
The power-up wait before conversion period is dependent on the power-down state. When exiting software
low-power modes, conversion can start immediately
when running at decreased clock rates. Upon poweron reset, the MXB7846 is in power-down mode with
PD1 = 0 and PD0 = 0. When exiting software shutdown,
the MXB7846 is ready to perform a conversion in 10µs
with an external reference. When using the internal reference, allow enough time for reference to settle to 12bit accuracy when exiting full power-down mode, as
shown in the Typical Operating Characteristics.
Power-On Reset
PD1 = 1, PD0 = 1
In this mode, the MXB7846 is always powered up and
both the reference and the ADC are always on. The
device remains fully powered after the current conversion completes.
When power is first applied, internal power-on circuitry
resets the MXB7846. Allow 10µs for the first conversion
after the power supplies stabilize. If CS is low, the first
logic 1 on DIN is interpreted as a start bit. Until a conversion takes place, DOUT shifts out zeros. On powerup, allow time for the reference to stabilize.
Power Modes
Save power by placing the converter in one of two lowcurrent operating modes or in full power down between
conversions. Select the power-down mode through
PD1 and PD0 of the control byte (Tables 3 and 4).
The software power-down modes take effect after the
conversion is completed. The serial interface remains
active while waiting for a new control byte to start a conversion and switches to full-power mode. After completing its conversion, the MXB7846 enters the programmed
power mode until a new control byte is received.
OUTPUT CODE
FULL-SCALE
TRANSITION
11…111
11…110
11…101
FS = (VREF+ - VREF-)
1LSB =
00…011
00…010
(VREF+ - VREF-)
4096
PD1 = 0, PD0 = 0
In this mode, the MXB7846 powers down after the current conversion completes or on the next rising edge of
CS, whichever occurs first. The next control byte
received on DIN powers up the MXB7846. At the start
of a new conversion, it instantly powers up. When each
conversion is finished, the part enters power-down
mode, unless otherwise indicated. The first conversion
after the ADC returns to full power is valid for differential conversions and single-ended measurement conversions when using an external reference.
When operating at full speed and 16 clocks per conversion, the difference in power consumption between
PD1 = 0, PD0 = 1, and PD1 = 0, PD0 = 0 is negligible.
Also, in the case where the conversion rate is
decreased by slowing the frequency of the DCLK input,
the power consumption between these two modes is
not very different. When the DCLK frequency is kept at
the maximum rate during a conversion, conversions are
done less often. There is a significant difference in
power consumption between these two modes.
PD1 = 1, PD0 = 0
In this mode, the MXB7846 is powered down. This
mode becomes active after the current conversion
completes or on the next rising edge of CS, whichever
occurs first. The next command byte received on the
DIN returns the MXB7846 to full power. The first conversion after the ADC returns to full power is valid.
00…001
00…000
0
1
2
3
FS
FS-3/2LSB
INPUT VOLTAGE (LSB) = [(V+IN) - (V-IN)]
PD1 = 0, PD0 = 1
This mode turns the internal reference off and leaves
the ADC on to perform conversions using an external
reference.
Figure 12. Ideal Input Voltages and Output Codes
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Touch-Screen Settling
There are two key touch-screen characteristics that can
degrade accuracy. First, the parasitic capacitance
between the top and bottom layers of the touch screen
can result in electrical ringing. Second, vibration of the
top layer of the touch screen can cause mechanical
contact bouncing.
External filter capacitors may be required across the
touch screen to filter noise induced by the LCD panel
or backlight circuitry, etc. These capacitors lengthen
the settling time required when the panel is touched
and can result in a gain error, as the input signal may
not settle to its final steady-state value before the ADC
samples the inputs. Two methods to minimize or eliminate this issue are described below.
One option is to lengthen the acquisition time by stopping
or slowing down DCLK, allowing for the required touchscreen settling time. This method solves the settling time
problem for both single-ended and differential modes.
The second option is to operate the MXB7846 in the differential mode only for the touch screen, and perform
additional conversions with the same address until the
input signal settles. The MXB7846 can then be placed
in the power-down state on the last measurement.
Connection to Standard Interface
MICROWIRE Interface
When using the MICROWIRE- (Figure 13) or SPI-compatible interface (Figure 14), set the CPOL = CPHA = 0.
Two consecutive 8-bit readings are necessary to obtain
the entire 12-bit result from the ADC. DOUT data transitions occur on the serial clock’s falling edge and are
clocked into the µP on the DCLK’s rising edge. The first
8-bit data stream contains the first 8 bits of the current
conversion, starting with the MSB. The second 8-bit
data stream contains the remaining 4 result bits followed by 4 trailing zeros. DOUT then goes high impedance when CS goes high.
QSPI/SPI Interface
The MXB7846 can be used with the QSPI/SPI interface
using the circuit in Figure 14 with CPOL = 0 and CPHA
= 0. This interface can be programmed to do a conversion on any analog input of the MXB7846.
I/O
MXB7846
Hardware Power-Down
CS also places the MXB7846 into power-down. When
CS goes HIGH, the MXB7846 immediately powers
down and aborts the current conversion. The internal
reference does not turn off when CS goes high. To disable the internal reference, an additional command
byte is required before CS goes high (PD1 = 0). Set
PD1 = 0 before CS goes high.
CS
SCK
DCLK
MISO
DOUT
MICROWIRE
MXB7846
MOSI
MASKABLE
INTERRUPT
DIN
BUSY
Figure 13. MICROWIRE Interface
I/O
CS
SCK
DCLK
MISO
DOUT
QSPI/SPI
MXB7846
MOSI
MASKABLE
INTERRUPT
DIN
BUSY
Figure 14. QSPI/SPI Interface
XF
CLKX
CS
SCLK
CLKR
TMS320LC3x
MXB7846
DX
DIN
DR
DOUT
FSR
BUSY
Figure 15. TMS320 Serial Interface
TMS320LC3x Interface
Figure 15 shows an example circuit to interface the
MXB7846 to the TMS320. The timing diagram for this
interface circuit is shown in Figure 16.
Use the following steps to initiate a conversion in the
MXB7846 and to read the results:
1) The TMS320 should be configured with CLKX (transmit clock) as an active-high output clock and CLKR
(TMS320 receive clock) as an active-high input
clock. CLKX and CLKR on the TMS320 are connected to the MXB7846 DCLK input.
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MXB7846
MXB7846
2.375V to 5.25V, 4-Wire Touch-Screen Controller
with Internal Reference and Temperature Sensor
CS
DCLK
DIN
START
A2
A1
A0
MODE
SER/DEF
PD1
PD0
BUSY
HIGH IMPEDANCE
DOUT
MSB
B10
B1
B0
HIGH IMPEDANCE
Figure 16. MXB7846-to-TMS320 Serial Interface Timing Diagram
2) The MXB7846’s CS pin is driven low by the TMS320’s
XF I/O port to enable data to be clocked into the
MXB7846’s DIN pin.
3) An 8-bit word (1XXXXXXX) should be written to the
MXB7846 to initiate a conversion and place the
device into normal operating mode. See Table 3 to
select the proper XXXXXXX bit values for your specific applications.
4) The MXB7846’s BUSY output is monitored through
the TMS320’s FSR input. A falling edge on the BUSY
output indicates that the conversion is in progress
and data is ready to be received from the device.
5) The TMS320 reads in 1 data bit on each of the next
16 rising edges of DCLK. These bits represent the
12-bit conversion result followed by 4 trailing bits.
6) Pull CS high to disable the MXB7846 until the next
conversion is initiated.
Layout, Grounding, and Bypassing
For best performance, use printed circuit (PC) boards
with good layouts; wire-wrap boards are not recommended. Board layout should ensure that digital and analog
signal lines are separated from each other. Do not run
analog and digital (especially clock) lines parallel to one
another, or digital lines underneath the ADC package.
Establish a single-point analog ground (star ground
point) at GND. Connect all analog grounds to the star
ground. Connect the digital system ground to the star
ground at this point only. For lowest noise operation,
minimize the length of the ground return to the star
ground’s power supply.
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Power-supply decoupling is also crucial for optimal
device performance. A good way to decouple analog
supplies is to place a 10µF tantalum capacitor in parallel with a 0.1µF capacitor bypassed to GND. To maximize performance, place these capacitors as close as
possible to the supply pin of the device. Minimize
capacitor lead length for best supply-noise rejection. If
the supply is very noisy, a 10Ω resistor can be connected in series as a lowpass filter.
While using the MXB7846, the interconnection between
the converter and the touch screen should be as short
as possible. Since touch screens have low resistance,
longer or loose connections may introduce error. Noise
can also be a major source of error in touch-screen
applications (e.g., applications that require a backlight
LCD panel). EMI noise coupled through the LCD panel
to the touch screen may cause flickering of the converted data. Utilizing a touch screen with a bottom-side
metal layer connected to ground decouples the noise
to ground. In addition, the filter capacitors from Y+, Y-,
X+, and X- inputs to ground also help further reduce
the noise. Caution should be observed for settling time
of the touch screen, especially operating in the singleended measurement mode and at high data rates.
Definitions
Integral Nonlinearity
Integral nonlinearity (INL) is the deviation of the values
on an actual transfer function from a straight line. This
straight line can be either a best-straight-line fit or a line
drawn between the endpoints of the transfer function,
once offset and gain errors have been nullified. The
static linearity parameters for the MXB7846 are measured using the end-point method.
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2.375V to 5.25V, 4-Wire Touch-Screen Controller
with Internal Reference and Temperature Sensor
Aperture Delay
Aperture delay (tAD) is the time defined between the
falling edge of the sampling clock and the instant when
an actual sample is taken.
Aperture Jitter
Aperture jitter (tAJ) is the sample-to-sample variation in
the time between the samples.
Chip Information
TRANSISTOR COUNT: 12,000
PROCESS: 0.6µm BiCMOS
Typical Application Circuit
2.375V TO 5.5V
1µF TO 10µF
OPTIONAL
0.1µF
SERIAL/CONVERSION CLOCK
+VDD
2
X+
CS 15
CHIP SELECT
3 Y+
DIN 14
SERIAL DATA IN
4 XTOUCH
SCREEN
DCLK 16
1
5 Y-
MXB7846
BUSY 13
CONVERTER STATUS
DOUT 12
SERIAL DATA OUT
TO BATTERY
GND
PENIRQ 11
7 BAT
+VDD 10
8 AUX
REF 9
6
AUXILIARY
INPUT
PEN INTERRUPT
50kΩ
0.1µF
VOLTAGE
REGULATOR
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MXB7846
Differential Nonlinearity
Differential nonlinearity (DNL) is the difference between
an actual step width and the ideal value of 1LSB. A
DNL error specification of less than 1LSB guarantees
no missing codes and a monotonic transfer function.
Package Information
(The package drawing(s) in this data sheet may not reflect the most current specifications. For the latest package outline information,
go to www.maxim-ic.com/packages.)
QSOP.EPS
MXB7846
2.375V to 5.25V, 4-Wire Touch-Screen Controller
with Internal Reference and Temperature Sensor
PACKAGE OUTLINE, QSOP .150", .025" LEAD PITCH
21-0055
22
E
1
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1
2.375V to 5.25V, 4-Wire Touch-Screen Controller
with Internal Reference and Temperature Sensor
TSSOP4.40mm.EPS
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Printed USA
is a registered trademark of Maxim Integrated Products.
MXB7846
Package Information (continued)
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go to www.maxim-ic.com/packages.)