INTERSIL ICL7126CPL

ICL7126
®
Data Sheet
October 25, 2004
3 1/2 Digit, Low Power, Single Chip A/D
Converter
The ICL7126 is a high performance, very low power
31/2-digit, A/D converter. All the necessary active devices
are contained on a single CMOS IC, including seven
segment decoders, display drivers, reference, and clock. The
ICL7126 is designed to interface with a liquid crystal display
(LCD) and includes a backplane drive. The supply current of
100µA is ideally suited for 9V battery operation.
The ICL7126 brings together an unprecedented combination
of high accuracy, versatility, and true economy. It features
auto-zero to less than 10µV, zero drift of less than 1µV/oC,
input bias current of 10pA maximum, and rollover error of
less than one count. The versatility of true differential input
and reference is useful in all systems, but gives the designer
an uncommon advantage when measuring load cells, strain
gauges and other bridge-type transducers. And finally the
true economy of single power operation allows a high
performance panel meter or multi-meter to be built with the
addition of only 10 passive components and a display.
Features
• 8,000 Hours Typical 9V Battery Life
• Guaranteed Zero Reading for 0V Input on All Scales
• True Polarity at Zero for Precise Null Detection
• 1pA Typical Input Current
• True Differential Input and Reference
• Direct LCD Display Drive - No External Components
Required
• Pin Compatible With the ICL7106
• Low Noise - Less Than 15µVP-P
• On-Chip Clock and Reference
• Low Power Dissipation Guaranteed Less Than 1mW
• No Additional Active Circuits Required
• Pb-Free Available (RoHS Compliant)
Pinout
ICL7126 (PDIP)
TOP VIEW
The ICL7126 can be used as a plug-in replacement for the
ICL7106 in a wide variety of applications, changing only the
passive components.
Ordering Information
TEMP. RANGE
PART NUMBER
(°C)
PACKAGE
PKG.
DWG. #
FN3084.5
(1s)
V+
1
40 OSC 1
D1
2
39 OSC 2
C1
3
38 OSC 3
B1
4
37 TEST
A1
5
36 REF HI
F1
6
35 REF LO
ICL7126CPL
0 to 70
40 Ld PDIP
E40.6
G1
7
34 CREF+
ICL7126CPLZ
(Note 1)
0 to 70
40 Ld PDIP
E40.6
(Pb-free) (Note 2)
E1
8
D2
9
33 CREF32 COMMON
C2
10
31 IN HI
B2
11
30 IN LO
A2
12
29 A-Z
F2
13
28 BUFF
E2
14
27 INT
D3
15
26 V-
B3
16
25 G2 (10s)
F3
17
24 C3
E3
18
23 A3
(1000) AB4
19
22 G3
POL
(MINUS)
20
21 BP/GND
NOTES:
1. Intersil Pb-free products employ special Pb-free material sets;
molding compounds/die attach materials and 100% matte tin
plate termination finish, which are RoHS compliant and
compatible with both SnPb and Pb-free soldering operations.
Intersil Pb-free products are MSL classified at Pb-free peak
reflow temperatures that meet or exceed the Pb-free
requirements of IPC/JEDEC J STD-020C.
2. Pb-free PDIPs can be used for through hole wave solder
processing only. They are not intended for use in Reflow solder
processing applications.
1
(10s)
(100s)
(100s)
CAUTION: These devices are sensitive to electrostatic discharge; follow proper IC Handling Procedures.
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ICL7126
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Thermal Information
Supply Voltage V+ to V- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15V
Analog Input Voltage (Either Input) (Note 1) . . . . . . . . . . . . .V+ to VReference Input Voltage (Either Input) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .V+ to VClock Input. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .TEST to V+
Thermal Resistance (Typical, Note 2)
θJA (oC/W)
PDIP Package. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
50
Maximum Junction Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150oC
Maximum Storage Temperature Range . . . . . . . . . . -65oC to 150oC
Maximum Lead Temperature (Soldering 10s) . . . . . . . . . . . . 300oC
Operating Conditions
Temperature Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0oC to 70oC
NOTE: Pb-free PDIPs can be used for through hole wave solder
processing only. They are not intended for use in Reflow solder
processing applications.
CAUTION: Stresses above those listed in “Absolute Maximum Ratings” may cause permanent damage to the device. This is a stress only rating and operation of the
device at these or any other conditions above those indicated in the operational sections of this specification is not implied.
NOTES:
1. Input voltages may exceed the supply voltages provided the input current is limited to ±100µA.
2. θJA is measured with the component mounted on an evaluation PC board in free air.
TA = 25oC, VREF = 100mV, fCLOCK = 48kHz (Notes 1, 3)
Electrical Specifications
PARAMETER
TEST CONDITIONS
MIN
TYP
MAX
UNITS
-000.0
±000.0
+000.0
Digital
Reading
999
999/100
0
1000
Digital
Reading
SYSTEM PERFORMANCE
Zero Input Reading
VIN = 0.0V, Full Scale = 200mV
Ratiometric Reading
VlN = VREF , VREF = 100mV
Rollover Error
-VIN = +VlN ≅ 200mV
Difference in Reading for Equal Positive and Negative
Inputs Near Full Scale
-
±0.2
±1
Counts
Linearity
Full Scale = 200mV or Full Scale = 2V Maximum Deviation
from Best Straight Line Fit (Note 5)
-
±0.2
±1
Counts
Common Mode Rejection Ratio
VCM = ±1V, VIN = 0V, Full Scale = 200mV (Note 5)
-
50
-
µV/V
Noise
VIN = 0V, Full Scale = 200mV
(Peak-To-Peak Value Not Exceeded 95% of Time) (Note 5)
-
15
-
µV
Leakage Current Input
VlN = 0V (Note 5)
-
1
10
pA
Zero Reading Drift
VlN = 0V, 0oC To 70oC (Note 5)
VIN = 199mV, 0oC To 70oC,
(Ext. Ref. 0ppm/×oC) (Note 5)
-
0.2
1
µV/oC
-
1
5
ppm/oC
V+ Supply Current
VIN = 0V (Does Not Include COMMON Current)
-
70
100
µA
COMMON Pin Analog Common Voltage
25kΩ Between Common and Positive Supply
(With Respect to + Supply)
2.4
3.0
3.2
V
Temperature Coefficient of Analog Common
25kΩ Between Common and Positive Supply
(With Respect to + Supply) (Note 5)
-
80
-
ppm/oC
Peak-To-Peak Segment Drive Voltage
Peak-To-Peak Backplane Drive Voltage
V+ = to V- = 9V (Note 4)
4
5.5
6
V
Power Dissipation Capacitance
vs Clock Frequency
-
40
-
pF
Scale Factor Temperature Coefficient
NOTES:
3. Unless otherwise noted, specifications are tested using the circuit of Figure 1.
4. Back plane drive is in phase with segment drive for ‘off’ segment, 180 degrees out of phase for ‘on’ segment. Frequency is 20 times conversion
rate. Average DC component is less than 50mV.
5. Not tested, guaranteed by design.
2
FN3084.5
ICL7126
Typical Application Schematics
-
9V
+
IN
-
+
750Ω
R1
R5
240kΩ 1MΩ
0.047µF
A3 23
G3 22
BP 21
20 POL
C3 24
17 F3
19 AB4
G2 25
16 B3
18 E3
V- 26
INT 27
C1 = 0.1µF
C2 = 0.22µF
C3 = 0.047µF
C4 = 50pF
C5 = 0.01µF
R1 = 240kΩ
R2 = 180kΩ
R3 = 180kΩ
R4 = 10kΩ
R5 = 1MΩ
DISPLAY
15 D3
A-Z 29
IN HI 31
BUFF 28
0.01
C3
0.22µF
C2 R2
IN LO 30
COM 32
CREF- 33
REF LO 35
TEST 37
C1 0.1µF
REF HI 36
OSC 3 38
180kΩ
OSC 2 39
OSC 1 40
R4
10kΩ
C4
50pF
CREF+ 34
R3
180kΩ
C5
14 E2
13 F2
12 A2
11 B2
D2
9
10 C2
E1
8
A1
5
F1
B1
4
G1
C1
3
7
D1
2
6
V+
1
ICL7126
DISPLAY
FIGURE 1. ICL7126 TEST CIRCUIT AND TYPICAL APPLICATION WITH LCD DISPLAY COMPONENTS SELECTED
FOR 200mV FULL SCALE
-
+
SET REF = 100.0mV
IN
9V
-
+
R1
R5
240kΩ 1MΩ
C5
V- 26
G2 25
C3 24
A3 23
G3 22
BP 21
16 B3
17 F3
18 E3
19 AB4
20 POL
DISPLAY
15 D3
INT 27
0.15µF
BUFF 28
14 E2
180kΩ
C3
13 F2
IN LO 30
IN HI 31
COM 32
CREF- 33
CREF+ 34
REF HI 36
REF LO 35
TEST 37
OSC 3 38
A-Z 29
0.33µF
C2 R2
C1 0.1µF
OSC 2 39
OSC 1 40
180kΩ
C4
50pF
0.01
R3
R4
10kΩ
B1
A1
F1
G1
E1
D2
4
5
6
7
8
9
11 B2
C1
3
12 A2
D1
2
10 C2
V+
1
ICL7126
C1 = 0.1µF
C2 = 0.33µF
C3 = 0.5µF
C4 = 50pF
C5 = 0.01µF
R1 = 240kΩ
R2 = 180kΩ
R3 = 180kΩ
R4 = 10kΩ
R5 = 1MΩ
DISPLAY
FIGURE 2. ICL7126 CLOCK FREQUENCY 16kHz, 1 READING/S
3
FN3084.5
ICL7126
(Continued)
R1
240kΩ
IN
-
+
+
9V
-
Typical Application Schematics
750Ω
R5
1MΩ
C5
0.047µF
A3 23
BP 21
20 POL
C3 24
17 F3
G3 22
G2 25
16 B3
19 AB4
V- 26
15 D3
18 E3
INT 27
14 E2
180kΩ
DISPLAY
BUFF 28
A-Z 29
C3
13 F2
0.22µF
0.01
IN HI 31
IN LO 30
COM 32
CREF- 33
REF LO 35
TEST 37
C2 R2
C1 0.1µF
REF HI 36
OSC 3 38
180kΩ
OSC 2 39
OSC 1 40
R4
10kΩ
C4
50pF
CREF+ 34
R3
B1
A1
F1
G1
E1
D2
4
5
6
7
8
9
12 A2
C1
3
11 B2
D1
2
10 C2
V+
1
ICL7126
C1 = 0.1µF
C2 = 0.22µF
C3 = 0.047µF
C4 = 50pF
C5 = 0.01µF
R1 = 240kΩ
R2 = 180kΩ
R3 = 180kΩ
R4 = 10kΩ
R5 = 1MΩ
DISPLAY
FIGURE 3. CLOCK FREQUENCY 48kHz, 3 READINGS/S
4
FN3084.5
ICL7126
Design Information Summary Sheet
• OSCILLATOR FREQUENCY
fOSC = 0.45/RC
COSC > 50pF; ROSC > 50kΩ
fOSC (Typ) = 48kHz
• DISPLAY COUNT
• OSCILLATOR PERIOD
tOSC = RC/0.45
• CONVERSION CYCLE
tCYC = tCL0CK x 4000
tCYC = tOSC x 16,000
when fOSC = 48KHz; tCYC = 333ms
V IN
COUNT = 1000 × --------------V REF
• INTEGRATION CLOCK FREQUENCY
fCLOCK = fOSC /4
• COMMON MODE INPUT VOLTAGE
(V- + 1V) < VlN < (V+ - 0.5V)
• INTEGRATION PERIOD
tINT = 1000 x (4/fOSC)
• AUTO-ZERO CAPACITOR
0.01µF < CAZ < 1µF
• 60/50Hz REJECTION CRITERION
tINT /t60Hz or tlNT /t50Hz = Integer
• REFERENCE CAPACITOR
0.1µF < CREF < 1µF
• OPTIMUM INTEGRATION CURRENT
IINT = 4µA
• FULL-SCALE ANALOG INPUT VOLTAGE
VlNFS (Typ) = 200mV or 2V
• INTEGRATE RESISTOR
V INFS
R INT = ---------------I INT
• VCOM
Biased between V+ and V• VCOM ≅ V+ - 2.8V
Regulation lost when V+ to V- < ≅6.8V;
If VCOM is externally pulled down to (V + to V -)/2,
the VCOM circuit will turn off
• ICL7126 POWER SUPPLY: SINGLE 9V
V+ - V- = 9V
Digital supply is generated internally
VTEST ≅ V+ - 4.5V
• INTEGRATE CAPACITOR
( t INT ) ( I INT )
C INT = ------------------------------V INT
• INTEGRATOR OUTPUT VOLTAGE SWING
( t INT ) ( I INT )
V INT = ------------------------------C INT
• ICL7126 DISPLAY: LCD
Type: Direct drive with digital logic supply amplitude
• VINT MAXIMUM SWING:
(V- + 0.5V) < VINT < (V+ - 0.5V), VINT (Typ) = 2V
Typical Integrator Amplifier Output Waveform (INT Pin)
AUTO ZERO PHASE
(COUNTS)
2999 - 1000
SIGNAL INTEGRATE
PHASE FIXED
1000 COUNTS
DE-INTEGRATE PHASE
0 - 1999 COUNTS
TOTAL CONVERSION TIME = 4000 x tCLOCK = 16,000 x tOSC
5
FN3084.5
ICL7126
Detailed Description
De-integrate Phase
The final phase is de-integrate, or reference integrate. Input
low is internally connected to analog COMMON and input
high is connected across the previously charged reference
capacitor. Circuitry within the chip ensures that the capacitor
will be connected with the correct polarity to cause the
integrator to output to return to zero. The time required for
the output to return to zero is proportional to the input signal.
Analog Section
Figure 4 shows the Functional Diagram of the Analog
Section for the ICL7126. Each measurement cycle is divided
into three phases. They are (1) auto-zero (A-Z), (2) signal
integrate (INT) and (3) de-integrate (DE).
Auto-Zero Phase
During auto-zero three things happen. First, input high and
low are disconnected from the pins and internally shorted to
analog COMMON. Second, the reference capacitor is
charged to the reference voltage. Third, a feedback loop is
closed around the system to charge the auto-zero capacitor
CAZ to compensate for offset voltages in the buffer amplifier,
integrator, and comparator. Since the comparator is included
in the loop, the A-Z accuracy is limited only by the noise of
the system. In any case, the offset referred to the input is
less than 10µV.
Specifically, the digital reading displayed is:
 VIN 
Display Count = 1000  --------------- .
 VREF 
Differential Input
The input can accept differential voltages anywhere within
the common mode range of the input amplifier, or specifically
from 0.5V below the positive supply to 1V above the negative
supply. In this range, the system has a CMRR of 86dB
typical. However, care must be exercised to assure the
integrator output does not saturate. A worst case condition
would be a large positive common mode voltage with a near
full-scale negative differential input voltage. The negative
input signal drives the integrator positive when most of its
swing has been used up by the positive common mode
voltage. For these critical applications the integrator output
swing can be reduced to less than the recommended 2V full
scale swing with little loss of accuracy. The integrator output
can swing to within 0.5V of either supply without loss of
linearity.
Signal Integrate Phase
During signal integrate, the auto-zero loop is opened, the
internal short is removed, and the internal input high and low
are connected to the external pins. The converter then
integrates the differential voltage between IN HI and IN LO
for a fixed time. This differential voltage can be within a wide
common mode range: up to 1V from either supply. If, on the
other hand, the input signal has no return with respect to the
converter power supply, IN LO can be tied to analog
COMMON to establish the correct common mode voltage. At
the end of this phase, the polarity of the integrated signal is
determined.
CREF
RINT
CREF+
REF HI
34
36
V+
REF LO
35
A-Z
CREF33
28
A-Z
CAZ
BUFFER V+
1
CINT
A-Z
INT
29
27
INTEGRATOR
-
+
1µA
-
+
2.8V
31
+
TO
DIGITAL
SECTION
IN HI
DE-
INT
DE+
6.2V
INPUT
HIGH
A-Z
A-Z
DE+
32
COMPARATOR
+
N
-
DE-
COMMON
INPUT
LOW
A-Z AND DE(±)
30
IN LO
INT
26
V-
FIGURE 4. ANALOG SECTION OF ICL7126
6
FN3084.5
ICL7126
V+
V+
V+
V+
REF HI
6.8V
ZENER
REF LO
27kΩ
200kΩ
ICL7126
ICL7126
IZ
REF HI
REF LO
ICL8069
1.2V
REFERENCE
COMMON
V-
FIGURE 5B.
FIGURE 5A.
FIGURE 5.
Differential Reference
The reference voltage can be generated anywhere within the
power supply voltage of the converter. The main source of
common mode error is a roll-over voltage caused by the
reference capacitor losing or gaining charge to stray capacity
on its nodes. If there is a large common mode voltage, the
reference capacitor can gain charge (increase voltage) when
called up to de-integrate a positive signal but lose charge
(decrease voltage) when called up to de-integrate a negative
input signal. This difference in reference for positive or
negative input voltage will give a roll-over error. However, by
selecting the reference capacitor large enough in comparison
to the stray capacitance, this error can be held to less than 0.5
count worst case. (See Component Value Selection.)
Analog COMMON
COMMON, a common mode voltage exists in the system
and is taken care of by the excellent CMRR of the converter.
However, in some applications IN LO will be set at a fixed
known voltage (power supply common for instance). In this
application, analog COMMON should be tied to the same
point, thus removing the common mode voltage from the
converter. The same holds true for the reference voltage. If
reference can be conveniently tied to analog COMMON, it
should be since this removes the common mode voltage
from the reference system.
Within the lC, analog COMMON is tied to an N channel FET
that can sink approximately 3mA of current to hold the voltage 2.8V below the positive supply (when a load is trying to
pull the common line positive). However, there is only 1µA of
source current, so COMMON may easily be tied to a more
negative voltage thus overriding the internal reference.
This pin is included primarily to set the common mode
voltage for battery operation or for any system where the
input signals are floating with respect to the power supply.
The COMMON pin sets a voltage that is approximately 2.8V
more negative than the positive supply. This is selected to
give a minimum end-of-life battery voltage of about 6.8V.
However, analog COMMON has some of the attributes of a
reference voltage. When the total supply voltage is large
enough to cause the zener to regulate (<6.8V), the
COMMON voltage will have a low voltage coefficient
(0.001%/V), low output impedance (≅15Ω), and a
temperature coefficient typically less than 80ppm/oC.
The limitations of the on-chip reference should also be
recognized, however. The reference Temperature Coefficient
(TC), can cause some degradation in performance.
Temperature changes of 2oC to 8oC, typical for instruments,
can give a scale factor error of a count or more. Also the
common voltage will have a poor voltage coefficient when the
total supply voltage is less than that which will cause the zener
to regulate (<7V). These problems are eliminated if an
external reference is used, as shown in Figure 5.
Analog COMMON is also used as the input low return during
auto-zero and de-integrate. If IN LO is different from analog
7
FN3084.5
ICL7126
V+
V+
V+
BP
1MΩ
TO LCD
DECIMAL
POINT
ICL7126
BP
TEST
ICL7126
TO LCD
DECIMAL
POINTS
DECIMAL
POINT
SELECT
21
TEST
37
TO LCD
BACKPLANE
FIGURE 6. SIMPLE INVERTER FOR FIXED
DECIMAL POINT
TEST
The TEST pin serves two functions. It is coupled to the
internally generated digital supply through a 500Ω resistor.
Thus it can be used as the negative supply for externally
generated segment drivers such as decimal points or any
other presentation the user may want to include on the LCD
display. Figures 6 and 7 show such an application. No more
than a 1mA load should be applied.
The second function is a “lamp test”. When TEST is pulled
high (to V+) all segments will be turned on and the display
should read “-1888”. The TEST pin will sink about 10mA
under these conditions.
V+ = DP ON
GND = DP OFF
CD4030
GND
FIGURE 7. EXCLUSIVE ‘OR’ GATE FOR
DECIMAL POINT DRIVE
to 3000 counts). For signals less than full-scale, auto-zero gets
the unused portion of reference de-integrate. This makes a
complete measure cycle of 4,000 counts (16,000 clock pulses)
independent of input voltage. For three readings/second, an
oscillator frequency of 48kHz would be used.
To achieve maximum rejection of 60Hz pickup, the signal
integrate cycle should be a multiple of 60Hz. Oscillator
frequencies of 60kHz, 48kHz, 40kHz, 331/3kHz, etc. should
be selected. For 50Hz rejection, oscillator frequencies of
662/3kHz, 50kHz, 40kHz, etc. would be suitable. Note that
40kHz (2.5 readings/sec.) will reject both 50Hz and 60Hz
(also 400Hz and 440Hz).
CAUTION: In the lamp test mode, the segments have a constant DC voltage (no square-wave) and may burn the LCD display if left in this mode for
several minutes.
Digital Section
Figure 8 shows the digital section for the ICL7126. An internal
digital ground is generated from a 6V Zener diode and a large
P-Channel source follower. This supply is made stiff to absorb
the relative large capacitive currents when the back plane (BP)
voltage is switched. The BP frequency is the clock frequency
divided by 800. For three readings/second this is a 60Hz
square wave with a nominal amplitude of 5V. The segments are
driven at the same frequency and amplitude and are in phase
with BP when OFF, but out of phase when ON. In all cases
negligible DC voltage exists across the segments. The polarity
indication is “ON” for negative analog inputs. If IN LO and IN HI
are reversed, this indication can be reversed also, if desired.
System Timing
Figure 9 shows the clocking arrangement used in the
ICL7126. Two basic clocking arrangements can be used:
Figure 9A, an external oscillator connected to pin 40.
Figure 9B, an R-C oscillator using all three pins.
The oscillator frequency is divided by four before it clocks the
decade counters. It is then further divided to form the three
convert-cycle phases. These are signal integrate (1000 counts),
reference de-integrate (0 to 2000 counts) and auto-zero (1000
8
FN3084.5
ICL7126
a
f
a
b
g
b
e
c
d
BACKPLANE
21
LCD PHASE DRIVER
7
SEGMENT
DECODE
TYPICAL SEGMENT OUTPUT
V+
7
SEGMENT
DECODE
7
SEGMENT
DECODE
÷200
0.5mA
LATCH
SEGMENT
OUTPUT
2mA
1000’s
COUNTER
100’s
COUNTER
10’s
COUNTER
1’s
COUNTER
INTERNAL DIGITAL GROUND
TO SWITCH DRIVERS
FROM COMPARATOR OUTPUT
35
V+
CLOCK
† THREE INVERTERS.
÷4
†
ONE INVERTER SHOWN FOR CLARITY.
6.2V
LOGIC CONTROL
500Ω
TEST
INTERNAL
DIGITAL
GROUND
37
VTH = 1V
26
40
OSC 1
39
OSC 2
38
1
V-
HLDR
OSC 3
FIGURE 8. DIGITAL SECTION
INTERNAL TO PART
INTERNAL TO PART
÷4
40
39
38
÷4
CLOCK
40
39
38
R
C
CLOCK
TEST ICL7126
FIGURE 9A. EXTERNAL SIGNAL
FIGURE 9B. RC OSCILLATOR
FIGURE 9. CLOCK CIRCUITS
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FN3084.5
ICL7126
Component Value Selection
Integrating Resistor
Both the buffer amplifier and the integrator have a class A
output stage with 6µA of quiescent current. They can
supply ~1µA of drive current with negligible nonlinearity.
The integrating resistor should be large enough to remain
in this very linear region over the input voltage range, but
small enough that undue leakage requirements are not
placed on the PC board. For 2V full-scale, 1.8MΩ is near
optimum and similarly a 180kΩ for a 200mV scale.
Integrating Capacitor
The integrating capacitor should be selected to give the
maximum voltage swing that ensures tolerance build-up will
not saturate the integrator swing (approximately. 0.3V from
either supply). When the analog COMMON is used as a
reference, a nominal ±2V full-scale integrator swing is fine. For
three readings/second (48kHz clock) nominal values for ClNT
are 0.047µF, for 1/s (16kHz) 0.15µF. Of course, if different
oscillator frequencies are used, these values should be
changed in inverse proportion to maintain the same
output swing.
The integrating capacitor should have a low dielectric
absorption to prevent roll-over errors. While other types may
be adequate for this application, polypropylene capacitors
give undetectable errors at reasonable cost.
At three readings/sec, a 750Ω resistor should be placed in
series with the integrating capacitor, to compensate for
comparator delay.
VREF should equal 100mV and 1V, respectively. However, in
many applications where the A/D is connected to a transducer,
there will exist a scale factor other than unity between the input
voltage and the digital reading. For instance, in a weighing
system, the designer might like to have a full-scale reading
when the voltage from the transducer is 0.682V. Instead of
dividing the input down to 200mV, the designer should use the
input voltage directly and select VREF = 0.341V. Suitable values
for integrating resistor 330kΩ. This makes the system slightly
quieter and also avoids a divider network on the input. Another
advantage of this system occurs when a digital reading of zero
is desired for VIN ≠ 0. Temperature and weighing systems with
a variable fare are examples. This offset reading can be
conveniently generated by connecting the voltage transducer
between IN HI and COMMON and the variable (or fixed) offset
voltage between COMMON and IN LO.
Typical Applications
The ICL7126 may be used in a wide variety of
configurations. The circuits which follow show some of the
possibilities, and serve to illustrate the exceptional versatility
of these A/D converters.
The following application notes contain very useful
information on understanding and applying this part and are
available from Intersil Corporation.
Application Notes
NOTE #
DESCRIPTION
AN016
“Selecting A/D Converters”
AN017
“The Integrating A/D Converter”
The size of the auto-zero capacitor has some influence on
the noise of the system. For 200mV full-scale where noise is
very important, a 0.32µF capacitor is recommended. On the
2V scale, a 0.33µF capacitor increases the speed of
recovery from overload and is adequate for noise on this
scale.
AN018
“Do’s and Don’ts of Applying A/D Converters”
AN023
“Low Cost Digital Panel Meter Designs”
AN032
“Understanding the Auto-Zero and Common Mode
Performance of the ICL7136/7/9 Family”
AN046
“Building a Battery-Operated Auto Ranging DVM with
the ICL7106”
Reference Capacitor
AN052
“Tips for Using Single-Chip 31/2 Digit A/D Converters”
Auto-Zero Capacitor
A 0.1µF capacitor gives good results in most applications.
However, where a large common mode voltage exists (i.e.,
the REF LO pin is not at analog COMMON) and a 200mV
scale is used, a larger value is required to prevent roll-over
error. Generally 1µF will hold the roll-over error to 0.5 count
in this instance.
Oscillator Components
For all ranges of frequency a 50pF capacitor is recommended
and the resistor is selected from the approximation equation
0.45
f ∼ ----------- • For 48kHz clock (3 readings/sec), R = 180kΩ
RC
Reference Voltage
The analog input required to generate full-scale output (2000
counts) is: VlN = 2VREF. Thus, for the 200mV and 2V scale,
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Typical Applications
OSC 1 40
OSC 1 40
180kΩ
OSC 3 38
OSC 3 38
SET VREF
= 100mV
50pF
TEST 37
TEST 37
10kΩ
CREF 34
220kΩ
CREF 34
0.1µF
CREF 33
CREF 33
COMMON 32
1MΩ
IN
0.01µF
0.33µF
IN LO 30
-
A-Z 29
+
A-Z 29
180kΩ
BUFF 28
BUFF 28
9V
-
INT 27
750kΩ
V - 26
C3 24
TO DISPLAY
A3 23
A3 23
G3 22
G3 22
BP/GND 21
BP/GND 21
TO BACKPLANE
Values shown are for 200mV full scale, 3 readings/sec., floating
supply voltage (9V battery).
FIGURE 10. ICL7126 USING THE INTERNAL REFERENCE
0.33µF
IN
-
180kΩ
0.15µF
V-
OSC 2 39
100kΩ
OSC 3 38
SET VREF
= 1.000V
50pF
TO DISPLAY
IN LO is tied to COMMON, thus establishing the correct common
mode voltage. COMMON acts as a pre-regulator for the reference.
Values shown are for 1 reading/sec.
OSC 1 40
180kΩ
OSC 3 38
TEST 37
REF HI 36
100pF
SET VREF
= 100mV
REF HI 36
V+ 35
V+
250kΩ
CREF 34
240kΩ
CREF 33
COMMON 32
1MΩ
IN HI 31
0.22µF
A-Z 29
IN
0.1µF
1.2V (ICL8069)
A-Z 29
BUFF 28
INT 27
1MΩ
+
IN HI 31
IN LO 30
-
1.8MΩ
BUFF 28
1kΩ 10kΩ 15kΩ
COMMON 32
+
0.01µF
+5V
V+ 35
CREF 34
0.1µF
CREF 33
IN
0.01µF
0.47µF
-
47kΩ
INT 27
750Ω
0.047µF
V
-
G2 25
V - 26
0.22µF
G2 25
TO DISPLAY
C3 24
A3 23
G3 22
BP/GND 21
+
0.01µF
FIGURE 11. ICL7126 WITH AN EXTERNAL BAND-GAP
REFERENCE (1.2V TYPE)
OSC 2 39
A3 23
1MΩ
G2 25
C3 24
C3 24
0.1µF
INT 27
0.047µF
G2 25
V - 26
V+
IN HI 31
IN LO 30
IN LO 30
SET VREF
= 100mV
200kΩ 27kΩ
COMMON 32
+
IN HI 31
TEST 37
20kΩ
V+ 35
V+ 35
OSC 1 40
50pF
REF HI 36
REF HI 36
V - 26
560kΩ
OSC 2 39
OSC 2 39
TO DISPLAY
G3 22
TO BACK PLANE
BP/GND 21
3 reading/s. For 1 reading/sec., delete 750Ω resistor, change CINT,
ROSC to values of Figure 11.
Since low TC zeners have breakdown voltages ~6.8V, diode must be
placed across the total supply (10V). As in the case of Figure 12, IN
LO may be tied to COMMON.
FIGURE 12. RECOMMENDED COMPONENT VALUES FOR 2.0V
FULL SCALE
FIGURE 13. ICL7126 WITH ZENER DIODE REFERENCE
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Typical Applications
(Continued)
V+
OSC 1 40
OSC 2 39
OSC 1 40
†
OSC 2 39
OSC 3 38
TEST 37
OSC 3 38
SET VREF
= 100mV
50pF
TEST 37
20kΩ 100kΩ
CREF 34
CREF 34
27kΩ
CREF 33
0.1µF
CREF 33
1.2V (ICL8069)
COMMON 32
1MΩ
A-Z 29
IN HI 31
IN LO 30
IN
0.01µF
0.33µF
A-Z 29
-
BUFF 28
180kΩ
BUFF 28
INT 27
V - 26
†
A3 23
C3 24
A3 23
TO DISPLAY
†
TO DISPLAY
G3 22
GND 21
G3 22
GND 21
0.33µF
RINT
G2 25
G2 25
C3 24
0.1µF
COMMON 32
+
IN HI 31
V - 26
V+ 35
+5V
V+ 35
INT 27
50pF
REF HI 36
REF HI 36
IN LO 30
†
TO BACK PLANE
TO BACK PLANE
An external reference must be used in this application, since the
voltage between V+ and V- is insufficient for correct operation of the
internal reference. † indicates values depend on clock frequency.
The resistor values within the bridge are determined by the desired
sensitivity. † indicates values depend on clock frequency.
FIGURE 14. ICL7126 OPERATED FROM SINGLE +5V SUPPLY
FIGURE 15. ICL7126 MEASURING RATIOMETRIC VALUES OF
QUAD LOAD CELL
OSC 1 40
†
OSC 2 39
OSC 3 38
SCALE
FACTOR
ADJUST
50pF
TEST 37
REF HI 36
V+ 35
CREF 34
CREF 33
100kΩ
100kΩ 1MΩ
200kΩ 470kΩ
0.1µF
COMMON 32
ZERO
ADJUST
0.01µF
0.33µF
A-Z 29
390kΩ
BUFF 28
9V
INT 27
-
V - 26
SILICON NPN
MPS 3704 OR
SIMILAR
+
IN HI 31
IN LO 30
†
G2 25
C3 24
A3 23
TO DISPLAY
G3 22
BP 21
TO BACKPLANE
A silicon diode-connected transistor has a temperature coefficient of about -2mV/oC. Calibration is achieved by placing the sensing transistor in
ice water and adjusting the zeroing potentiometer for a 000.0 reading. The sensor should then be placed in boiling water and the scale-factor
potentiometer adjusted for a 100.0 reading.
FIGURE 16. ICL7126 USED AS A DIGITAL CENTIGRADE THERMOMETER
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Typical Applications
(Continued)
V+
TO LOGIC
VCC
1 V+
OSC 1 40
2 D1
OSC 2 39
3 C1
OSC 3 38
4 B1
TEST 37
5 A1
REF HI 36
6 F1
REF LO 35
TO
CREF 34 LOGIC
GND
CREF 33
7 G1
8 E1
COMMON 32
9 D2
O /RANGE
U /RANGE
CD4023 OR
74C10
10 C2
IN HI 31
11 B2
IN LO 30
12 A2
A-Z 29
13 F2
BUFF 28
14 E2
INT 27
15 D3
V- 26
16 B3
G2 25
17 F3
C3 24
18 E3
A3 23
19 AB4
G3 22
20 POL
BP 21
V-
CD4077
FIGURE 17. CIRCUIT FOR DEVELOPING UNDERRANGE AND OVERRANGE SIGNAL FROM ICL7126 OUTPUTS
TO PIN 1
OSC 1 40
180kΩ
OSC 2 39
10µF
SCALE FACTOR ADJUST
(VREF = 100mV FOR AC TO RMS)
OSC 3 38
50pF
TEST 37
5µF
ICL7611
REF HI 36
10kΩ
CREF 34
220kΩ
AC IN
470kΩ
0.1µF
CREF 33
2.2MΩ
COMMON 32
10kΩ
1µF
IN HI 31
1µF
10kΩ
1µF
4.3kΩ
IN LO 30
0.22µF
0.22µF
A-Z 29
+
180kΩ
10µF
750Ω
9V
-
BUFF 28
-
1N914
REF LO 35
100kΩ
+
INT 27
0.047µF
V - 26
100pF
(FOR OPTIMUM
BANDWIDTH)
G2 25
C3 24
A3 23
TO DISPLAY
G3 22
BP 21
TO BACKPLANE
Test is used as a common-mode reference level to ensure compatibility with most op amps.
FIGURE 18. AC TO DC CONVERTER WITH ICL7126
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Die Characteristics
DIE DIMENSIONS:
PASSIVATION:
127 mils x 149 mils
Type: PSG Nitride
Thickness: 15kÅ ±3kÅ
METALLIZATION:
WORST CASE CURRENT DENSITY:
Type: Al
Thickness: 10kÅ ±1kÅ
9.1 x 104 A/cm2
Metallization Mask Layout
ICL7126
E2
F2
A2
B2
C2
D2
E1
G1
F1
A1
(14)
(13)
(12)
(11)
(10)
(9)
(8)
(7)
(6)
(5)
D3 (15)
(4) B1
B3 (16)
(3) C1
F3 (17)
E3 (18)
(2) D1
AB4 (19)
(1) V+
POL (20)
(40) OSC 1
BP/GND (21)
G3 (22)
A3 (23)
(39) OSC 2
C3 (24)
G2 (25)
(38) OSC 3
(37) TEST
V- (26)
14
(27)
(28)
(29)
(30)
(31)
(32)
INT
BUFF
A/Z
IN LO
IN HI
COMM
(33)
(34)
CREF- CREF+
(35)
(36)
LO
HI
REF
REF
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ICL7126
Dual-In-Line Plastic Packages (PDIP)
E40.6 (JEDEC MS-011-AC ISSUE B)
N
40 LEAD DUAL-IN-LINE PLASTIC PACKAGE
E1
INDEX
AREA
1 2 3
INCHES
N/2
SYMBOL
-B-
A2
-C-
SEATING
PLANE
e
B1
D1
A1
eC
B
0.010 (0.25) M
C A B S
MAX
NOTES
-
0.250
-
6.35
4
0.015
-
0.39
-
4
A2
0.125
0.195
3.18
4.95
-
B
0.014
0.022
0.356
0.558
-
C
L
B1
0.030
0.070
0.77
1.77
8
eA
C
0.008
0.015
0.204
0.381
-
D
1.980
2.095
D1
0.005
-
A
L
D1
MIN
A
E
BASE
PLANE
MAX
A1
-AD
MILLIMETERS
MIN
C
eB
NOTES:
1. Controlling Dimensions: INCH. In case of conflict between English
and Metric dimensions, the inch dimensions control.
2. Dimensioning and tolerancing per ANSI Y14.5M-1982.
50.3
53.2
5
-
5
0.13
E
0.600
0.625
15.24
15.87
6
E1
0.485
0.580
12.32
14.73
5
e
0.100 BSC
2.54 BSC
-
eA
0.600 BSC
15.24 BSC
6
3. Symbols are defined in the “MO Series Symbol List” in Section 2.2
of Publication No. 95.
eB
-
0.700
-
17.78
7
L
0.115
0.200
2.93
5.08
4
4. Dimensions A, A1 and L are measured with the package seated in
JEDEC seating plane gauge GS-3.
N
40
40
5. D, D1, and E1 dimensions do not include mold flash or protrusions.
Mold flash or protrusions shall not exceed 0.010 inch (0.25mm).
6. E and eA are measured with the leads constrained to be perpendicular to datum -C- .
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Rev. 0 12/93
7. eB and eC are measured at the lead tips with the leads unconstrained. eC must be zero or greater.
8. B1 maximum dimensions do not include dambar protrusions. Dambar protrusions shall not exceed 0.010 inch (0.25mm).
9. N is the maximum number of terminal positions.
10. Corner leads (1, N, N/2 and N/2 + 1) for E8.3, E16.3, E18.3, E28.3,
E42.6 will have a B1 dimension of 0.030 - 0.045 inch (0.76 - 1.14mm).
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