AD AD7788ARM

Low Power, 16-/24-Bit
Sigma-Delta ADC
AD7788/AD7789
FEATURES
AD7788: 16-bit resolution
AD7789: 24-bit resolution
Power
Supply: 2.5 V to 5.25 V operation
Normal: 75 µA maximum
Power-down: 1 µA maximum
RMS noise: 1.5 µV
AD7788: 16-bit p-p resolution
AD7789: 19-bit p-p resolution (21.5 bits effective)
Integral nonlinearity: 3.5 ppm typical
Simultaneous 50 Hz and 60 Hz rejection
Internal clock oscillator
VDD monitor channel
10-lead MSOP
INTERFACE
3-wire serial
SPI®, QSPI™, MICROWIRE™, and DSP compatible
Schmitt trigger on SCLK
APPLICATIONS
Smart transmitters
Battery applications
Portable instrumentation
Sensor measurement
Temperature measurement
Pressure measurement
Weigh scales
4 to 20 mA loops
FUNCTIONAL BLOCK DIAGRAM
REFIN(+) REFIN(–) GND
AD7788/
AD7789
AIN(+)
AIN(–)
VDD
CLOCK
Σ-∆
ADC*
*AD7788: 16-BIT ADC
AD7789: 24-BIT ADC
SERIAL
INTERFACE
AND
CONTROL
LOGIC
DOUT/RDY
DIN
SCLK
CS
03539-0-001
Figure 1.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The AD7788/AD7789 are low power, low noise, analog front
ends for low frequency measurement applications. The AD7789
contains a low noise 24-bit ∑-∆ ADC with one differential input.
The AD7788 is a 16-bit version of the AD7789.
The device operates from an internal clock. Therefore, the user
does not have to supply a clock source to the device. The output
data rate is 16.6 Hz, which gives simultaneous 50 Hz/60 Hz
rejection.
The part operates with a single power supply from 2.5 V to
5.25 V. When operating from a 3 V supply, the power dissipation
for the part is 225 µW maximum. The AD7788/AD7789 is
housed in a 10-lead MSOP.
Rev. 0
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AD7788/AD7789
TABLE OF CONTENTS
AD7789—Specifications.................................................................. 3
ADC Circuit Information.............................................................. 14
AD7788—Specifications.................................................................. 4
Overview ..................................................................................... 14
AD7788/AD7789 Specifications..................................................... 5
Noise Performance ..................................................................... 14
Timing Characteristics..................................................................... 6
Digital Interface .......................................................................... 14
Absolute Maximum Ratings............................................................ 8
Single Conversion Mode ....................................................... 15
Pin Configuration and Function Descriptions............................. 9
Continuous Conversion Mode............................................. 15
Typical Performance Characteristics ........................................... 10
Continuous Read Mode ........................................................ 16
On-Chip Registers .......................................................................... 11
Circuit Description......................................................................... 17
Communications Register
(RS1, RS0 = 0, 0) ......................................................................... 11
Analog Input Channel ............................................................... 17
Bipolar/Unipolar Configuration .............................................. 17
Status Register
(RS1, RS0 = 0, 0; Power-on/Reset = 0x88 [AD7788]
and 0x8C [AD7789]).................................................................. 12
Data Output Coding .................................................................. 17
Mode Register
(RS1, RS0 = 0, 1; Power-on/Reset = 0x02)............................... 12
VDD Monitor ................................................................................ 18
Data Register
(RS1, RS0 = 1, 1; Power-on/Reset = 0x0000 [AD7788]
and 0x000000 [AD7789]) .......................................................... 13
Reference Input........................................................................... 17
Grounding and Layout .............................................................. 18
Outline Dimensions ....................................................................... 19
REVISION HISTORY
Revision 0: Initial Version
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AD7788/AD7789
AD7789—SPECIFICATIONS1
Table 1. (VDD = 2.5 V to 5.25 V; REFIN(+) = 2.5 V; REFIN(–) = GND; GND = 0 V;
all specifications TMIN to TMAX, unless otherwise noted.)
Parameter
ADC CHANNEL SPECIFICATION
Output Update Rate
ADC CHANNEL
No Missing Codes2
Resolution
Output Noise
Integral Nonlinearity
Offset Error
Offset Error Drift vs. Temperature
Full-Scale Error3
Gain Drift vs. Temperature
Power Supply Rejection
ANALOG INPUTS
Differential Input Voltage Ranges
Absolute AIN Voltage Limits2
Analog Input Current
Average Input Current2
Average Input Current Drift
Normal Mode Rejection2
@ 50 Hz, 60 Hz
Common Mode Rejection
@ DC
@ 50 Hz, 60 Hz2
REFERENCE INPUT
REFIN Voltage
Reference Voltage Range2
Absolute REFIN Voltage Limits2
Average Reference Input Current
Average Reference Input Current Drift
Normal Mode Rejection2
@ 50 Hz, 60 Hz
Common Mode Rejection
@ DC
@ 50 Hz, 60 Hz
1
2
3
AD7789B
Unit
Test Conditions/Comments
16.6
Hz nom
24
19
1.5
±15
±3
±10
±10
±0.5
90
Bits min
Bits p-p
µV rms typ
ppm of FSR max
µV typ
nV/°C typ
µV typ
ppm/°C typ
dB min
±REFIN
GND – 30 mV
VDD + 30 mV
V nom
V min
V max
±400
±50
nA/V typ
pA/V/°C typ
65
dB min
90
100
dB min
dB min
2.5
0.1
V DD
GND – 30 mV
VDD + 30 mV
0.5
±0.03
V nom
V min
V max
V min
V max
µA/V typ
nA/V/°C typ
REFIN = REFIN(+) – REFIN(–)
65
dB min
50 ± 1 Hz, 60 ± 1 Hz
AIN = 1 V
110
110
dB typ
dB typ
100 dB typ, AIN = 1 V
REFIN = REFIN(+) – REFIN(–)
Input current varies with input voltage.
50 ± 1 Hz, 60 ± 1 Hz
AIN = 1 V
100 dB typ
50 ± 1 Hz, 60 ± 1 Hz
50 ± 1 Hz, 60 ± 1 Hz
Temperature Range –40°C to +105°C.
Specification is not production tested, but is supported by characterization data at initial product release.
Full-scale error applies to both positive and negative full scale and applies at the factory calibration conditions (VDD = 4 V).
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AD7788/AD7789
AD7788—SPECIFICATIONS1
Table 2. (VDD = 2.5 V to 5.25 V (B Grade); VDD = 2.7 V to 5.25 V (A Grade); REFIN(+) = 2.5 V; REFIN(–) = GND; GND = 0 V;
all specifications TMIN to TMAX, unless otherwise noted.)
Parameter
ADC CHANNEL SPECIFICATION
Output Update Rate
ADC CHANNEL
No Missing Codes2
Resolution
Output Noise
Integral Nonlinearity
Offset Error
Offset Error Drift vs. Temperature
Full-Scale Error3
Gain Drift vs. Temperature
Power Supply Rejection
ANALOG INPUTS
Differential Input Voltage Ranges
Absolute AIN Voltage Limits2
Analog Input Current
Average Input Current2
Average Input Current Drift
Normal Mode Rejection2
@ 50 Hz, 60 Hz
Common Mode Rejection
@ DC
@ 50 Hz, 60 Hz2
REFERENCE INPUT
REFIN Voltage
Reference Voltage Range2
Absolute REFIN Voltage Limits2
Average Reference Input Current
Average Reference Input Current Drift
Normal Mode Rejection2
@ 50 Hz, 60 Hz
Common Mode Rejection
@ DC
@ 50 Hz, 60 Hz
AD7788A, B
Unit
Test Conditions/Comments
16.6
Hz nom
16
16
1.5
±15
±50
±3
±10
±10
±0.5
90
90
Bits min
Bits p-p
µV rms typ
ppm of FSR max
ppm of FSR max
µV typ
nV/°C typ
µV typ
ppm/°C typ
dB min
dB typ
±REFIN
GND – 30 mV
VDD + 30 mV
V nom
V min
V max
±400
±50
nA/V typ
pA/V/°C typ
65
60
dB min
dB min
90
90
100
100
dB min
dB typ
dB min
dB typ
2.5
0.1
VDD
GND – 30 mV
VDD + 30 mV
0.5
±0.03
V nom
V min
V max
V min
V max
µA/V typ
nA/V/°C typ
REFIN = REFIN(+) – REFIN(–)
65
60
dB min
dB min
B Grade, 50 ± 1 Hz, 60 ± 1 Hz
A Grade
AIN = 1 V
100
110
dB typ
dB typ
B Grade
A Grade
B Grade
A Grade
REFIN = REFIN(+) – REFIN(–)
Input current varies with input voltage.
1
B Grade, 50 ± 1 Hz, 60 ± 1 Hz
A Grade, 50 ± 1 Hz, 60 ± 1 Hz
AIN = 1 V
B Grade, 100 dB typ
A Grade
B Grade, 50 ± 1 Hz, 60 ± 1 Hz
A Grade, 50 ± 1 Hz, 60 ± 1 Hz
50 ± 1 Hz, 60 ± 1 Hz
Temperature Range: B Grade, –40°C to +105°C; A Grade, –40°C to +85°C.
Specification is not production tested but is supported by characterization data at initial product release.
3
Full-scale error applies to both positive and negative full scale and applies at the factory calibration conditions (VDD = 4 V).
2
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AD7788/AD7789
AD7788/AD7789 SPECIFICATIONS
Table 3.
Parameter
LOGIC INPUTS
All Inputs Except SCLK1
VINL, Input Low Voltage
VINH, Input High Voltage
SCLK Only (Schmitt-Triggered Input)1
VT(+)
VT(–)
VT(+) – VT(–)
VT(+)
VT(–)
VT(+) - VT(–)
Input Currents
Input Capacitance
LOGIC OUTPUTS
VOH, Output High Voltage1
VOL, Output Low Voltage1
VOH, Output High Voltage1
VOL, Output Low Voltage1
Floating-State Leakage Current
Floating-State Output Capacitance
Data Output Coding
POWER REQUIREMENTS2
Power Supply Voltage
VDD – GND
Power Supply Currents
IDD Current
IDD (Power-Down Mode)
1
2
AD7788A, B/
AD7789B
Unit
Test Conditions/Comments
0.8
0.4
2.0
V max
V max
V min
VDD = 5 V
VDD = 3 V
VDD = 3 V or 5 V
1.4/2
0.8/1.4
0.3/0.85
0.9/2
0.4/1.1
0.3/0.85
±1
10
V min/V max
V min/V max
V min/V max
V min/V max
V min/V max
V min/V max
µA max
pF typ
VDD = 5 V
VDD = 5 V
VDD = 5 V
VDD = 3 V
VDD = 3 V
VDD = 3 V
VIN = VDD
All Digital Inputs
VDD – 0.6
0.4
4
0.4
±1
10
Offset Binary
V min
V max
V min
V max
µA max
pF typ
VDD = 3 V, ISOURCE = 100 µA
VDD = 3 V, ISINK = 100 µA
VDD = 5 V, ISOURCE = 200 µA
VDD = 5 V, ISINK = 1.6 mA
2.5/5.25
2.7/5.25
V min/max
V min/max
AD7789, AD7788B Grade
AD7788A Grade
75
80
1
µA max
µA max
µA max
65 µA typ, VDD = 3.6 V
73 µA typ, VDD = 5.25 V
Specification is not production tested but is supported by characterization data at initial product release.
Digital inputs equal to VDD or GND.
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AD7788/AD7789
TIMING CHARACTERISTICS1, 2
Table 4. (VDD = 2.5 V to 5.25 V (AD7788B and AD7789), VDD = 2.7 V to 5.25 V (AD7788A); GND = 0 V, REFIN(+) = 2.5 V,
REFIN(–) = GND, Input Logic 0 = 0 V, Input Logic 1 = VDD, unless otherwise noted.)
Parameter
t3
t4
Read Operation
t1
t23
t55, 6
t6
t7
Write Operation
t8
t9
t10
t11
Limit at TMIN, TMAX
(B Version)
100
100
Unit
ns min
ns min
Conditions/Comments
SCLK High Pulsewidth
SCLK Low Pulsewidth
0
60
80
0
60
80
10
80
100
10
ns min
ns max
ns max
ns min
ns max
ns max
ns min
ns max
ns max
ns min
CS Falling Edge to DOUT/RDY Active Time
VDD = 4.75 V to 5.25 V
VDD = 2.7 V to 3.6 V
SCLK Active Edge to Data Valid Delay4
VDD = 4.75 V to 5.25 V
VDD = 2.7 V to 3.6 V
Bus Relinquish Time after CS Inactive Edge
0
30
25
0
ns min
ns min
ns min
ns min
CS Falling Edge to SCLK Active Edge Setup Time4
Data Valid to SCLK Edge Setup Time
Data Valid to SCLK Edge Hold Time
CS Rising Edge to SCLK Edge Hold Time
1
SCLK Inactive Edge to CS Inactive Edge
SCLK Inactive Edge to DOUT/RDY High
Sample tested during initial release to ensure compliance. All input signals are specified with tR = tF = 5 ns (10% to 90% of VDD) and timed from a voltage level of 1.6 V.
See Figure 3 and Figure 4.
These numbers are measured with the load circuit of Figure 2 and defined as the time required for the output to cross the VOL or VOH limits.
4
SCLK active edge is falling edge of SCLK.
5
These numbers are derived from the measured time taken by the data output to change 0.5 V when loaded with the circuit of Figure 2. The measured number is then
extrapolated back to remove the effects of charging or discharging the 50 pF capacitor. This means that the times quoted in the timing characteristics are the true bus
relinquish times of the part and, as such, are independent of external bus loading capacitances.
6 RDY
returns high after a read of the ADC. In single conversion mode and continuous conversion mode, the same data can be read again, if required, while RDY is high,
although care should be taken to ensure that subsequent reads do not occur close to the next output update. In continuous read mode, the digital word can be read
only once.
2
3
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AD7788/AD7789
ISINK (1.6mA WITH VDD = 5V,
100µA WITH VDD = 3V)
TO OUTPUT
PIN
1.6V
50pF
ISOURCE (200µA WITH VDD = 5V,
100µA WITH VDD = 3V)
03539-0-002
Figure 2. Load Circuit for Timing Characterization
CS (I)
t6
t1
t5
MSB
DOUT/RDY (O)
LSB
t7
t2
t3
SCLK (I)
t4
03539-0-003
I = INPUT, O = OUTPUT
Figure 3. Read Cycle Timing Diagram
CS (I)
t11
t8
SCLK (I)
t9
t10
DIN (I)
MSB
LSB
03539-0-004
I = INPUT, O = OUTPUT
Figure 4. Write Cycle Timing Diagram
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AD7788/AD7789
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
Table 5. (TA= 25°C, unless otherwise noted.)
Parameter
VDD to GND
Analog Input Voltage to GND
Reference Input Voltage to GND
Total AIN/REFIN Current (Indefinite)
Digital Input Voltage to GND
Digital Output Voltage to GND
Operating Temperature Range
B Grade
A Grade
Storage Temperature Range
Maximum Junction Temperature
MSOP
θJA Thermal Impedance
θJC Thermal Impedance
Lead Temperature, Soldering (10 sec)
IR Reflow, Peak Temperature
Rating
–0.3 V to +7 V
–0.3 V to VDD + 0.3 V
–0.3 V to VDD + 0.3 V
30 mA
–0.3 V to VDD + 0.3 V
–0.3 V to VDD + 0.3 V
Stresses above those listed under Absolute Maximum Ratings
may cause permanent damage to the device. This is a stress
rating only; functional operation of the device at these or any
other conditions above those listed in the operational sections
of this specification is not implied. Exposure to absolute
maximum rating conditions for extended periods may affect
device reliability.
–40°C to +105°C
–40°C to +85°C
–65°C to +150°C
150°C
206°C/W
44°C/W
300°C
220°C
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AD7788/AD7789
PIN CONFIGURATION AND FUNCTION DESCRIPTIONS
SCLK 1
CS 2
AD7788/
AD7789
10
DIN
9
DOUT/RDY
AIN(+) 3
8 VDD
TOP VIEW
AIN(–) 4 (Not to Scale) 7 GND
REF(+) 5
6
Figure 5. Pin Configuration
Table 6. Pin Function Descriptions
Mnemonic
SCLK
2
CS
3
AIN(+)
4
AIN(–)
5
REFIN(+)
Mnemonic
REFIN(–)
7
8
9
GND
VDD
DOUT/RDY
10
DIN
REF(–)
03539-0-005
Pin
No.
1
Pin
No.
6
Function
Serial Clock Input for Data Transfers to and
from the ADC. The SCLK has a Schmitttriggered input, making the interface
suitable for opto-isolated applications. The
serial clock can be continuous with all data
transmitted in a continuous train of pulses.
Alternatively, it can be a noncontinuous
clock with the information being transmitted to or from the ADC in smaller
batches of data.
Chip Select Input. This is an active low logic
input used to select the ADC. CS can be
used to select the ADC in systems with
more than one device on the serial bus or as
a frame synchronization signal in communicating with the device. CS can be hardwired
low, allowing the ADC to operate in 3-wire
mode with SCLK, DIN, and DOUT used to
interface with the device.
Analog Input. AIN(+) is the positive terminal
of the fully differential analog input.
Analog Input. AIN(–) is the negative terminal of the fully differential analog input.
Positive Reference Input. REFIN(+) can lie
anywhere between VDD and GND + 0.1 V.
The nominal reference voltage (REFIN(+) –
REFIN(–)) is 2.5 V, but the part functions
with a reference from 0.1 V to VDD.
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Function
Negative Reference Input. This reference
input can lie anywhere between GND and
VDD – 0.1 V.
Ground Reference Point.
Supply Voltage, 3 V or 5 V Nominal.
Serial Data Output/Data Ready Output.
DOUT/RDY serves a dual purpose. It functions
as a serial data output pin to access the output shift register of the ADC. The output shift
register can contain data from any of the
on-chip data or control registers. In addition,
DOUT/RDY operates as a data ready pin,
going low to indicate the completion of a
conversion. If the data is not read after the
conversion, the pin will go high before the
next update occurs.
The DOUT/RDY falling edge can be used as an
interrupt to a processor, indicating that valid
data is available. With an external serial clock,
the data can be read using the DOUT/RDY pin.
With CS low, the data/control word information is placed on the DOUT/RDY pin on the
SCLK falling edge and is valid on the SCLK
rising edge.
The end of a conversion is also indicated by
the RDY bit in the status register. When CS is
high, the DOUT/RDY pin is three-stated but
the RDY bit remains active.
Serial Data Input to the Input Shift Register
on the ADC. Data in this shift register is
transferred to the control registers within
the ADC, the register selection bits of the
communications register identifying the
appropriate register.
AD7788/AD7789
TYPICAL PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS
0
8388625
–10
–20
–30
–40
CODE
dB
–50
–60
–70
–80
–90
–100
VDD = 3V, VREF = 2.048V,
TA = 25°C, RMS NOISE = 1.25µV
–110
–120
0
20
40
60
80
100
FREQUENCY (Hz)
120
8388591
160
140
0
200
Figure 6. Frequency Response with 16.6 Hz Update Rate
70
800
1000
03539-0-009
Figure 8. AD7789 Noise Plot
3.0
VDD = 3V
VREF = 2.048V
TA = 25°C
RMS NOISE = 1.25µV
VDD = 5V
UPDATE RATE = 16.6Hz
TA = 25°C
2.5
50
RMS NOISE (µV)
OCCURENCE
60
400
600
READ NO.
03539-0-007
40
30
2.0
1.5
1.0
20
0.5
10
0
8388591
CODE
0
8388625
0
03539-0-008
Figure 7. AD7789 Noise Histogram
0.5
1.0
1.5
2.0
2.5
3.0
VREF (V)
3.5
4.0
Figure 9. AD7788/AD7789 Noise vs. VREF
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4.5
5.0
03539-0-013
AD7788/AD7789
ON-CHIP REGISTERS
The ADC is controlled and configured via a number of on-chip registers, which are described on the following pages. In the following
descriptions, set implies a Logic 1 state and cleared implies a Logic 0 state, unless otherwise stated.
COMMUNICATIONS REGISTER (RS1, RS0 = 0, 0)
The communications register is an 8-bit write-only register. All communications to the part must start with a write operation to the communications register. The data written to the communications register determines whether the next operation is a read or write operation,
and to which register this operation takes place. For read or write operations, once the subsequent read or write operation to the selected
register is complete, the interface returns to where it expects a write operation to the communications register. This is the default state of
the interface and, on power-up or after a reset, the ADC is in this default state waiting for a write operation to the communications register. In situations where the interface sequence is lost, a write operation of at least 32 serial clock cycles with DIN high returns the ADC to
this default state by resetting the entire part. Table 7 outlines the bit designations for the communications register. CR0 through CR7 indicate the bit location, CR denoting the bits are in the communications register. CR7 denotes the first bit of the data stream. The number in
brackets indicates the power-on/reset default status of that bit.
CR7
WEN(0)
CR6
0(0)
CR5
RS1(0)
CR4
RS0(0)
CR3
R/W(0)
CR2
CREAD(0)
CR1
CH1(0)
CR0
CH0(0)
Table 7. Communications Register Bit Designations
Bit Location
CR7
Bit Name
WEN
CR6
CR5–CR4
0
RS1–RS0
CR3
R/W
CR2
CREAD
CR1–CR0
CH1–CH0
Description
Write Enable Bit. A 0 must be written to this bit so that the write to the communications register actually
occurs. If a 1 is the first bit written, the part will not clock on to subsequent bits in the register. It will stay
at this bit location until a 0 is written to this bit. Once a 0 is written to the WEN bit, the next seven bits
will be loaded to the communications register.
This bit must be programmed with a Logic 0 for correct operation.
Register Address Bits. These address bits are used to select which of the ADC’s registers are being
selected during this serial interface communication. See Table 8.
A 0 in this bit location indicates that the next operation will be a write to a specified register. A 1 in this
position indicates that the next operation will be a read from the designated register.
Continuous Read of the Data Register. When this bit is set to 1 (and the data register is selected), the
serial interface is configured so that the data register can be continuously read, i.e., the contents of the
data register are placed on the DOUT pin automatically when the SCLK pulses are applied. The communications register does not have to be written to for data reads. To enable continuous read mode, the
instruction 001111XX must be written to the communications register. To exit the continuous read
mode, the instruction 001110XX must be written to the communications register while the RDY pin is
low. While in continuous read mode, the ADC monitors activity on the DIN line so that it can receive the
instruction to exit continuous read mode. Additionally, a reset will occur if 32 consecutive 1s are seen on
DIN. Therefore, DIN should be held low in continuous read mode until an instruction is to be written to
the device.
These bits are used to select the analog input channel. The differential channel can be selected
(AIN(+)/AIN(–)) or an internal short (AIN(–)/AIN(–)) can be selected. Alternatively, the power supply can
be selected, i.e., the ADC can measure the voltage on the power supply, which is useful for monitoring
power supply variation. The power supply voltage is divided by 5 and then applied to the modulator for
conversion. The ADC uses a 1.17 V ± 5% on-chip reference as the reference source for the analog to
digital conversion. Any change in channel resets the filter and a new conversion is started.
Table 8. Register Selection
RS1
0
RS0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
0
1
Register
Communications Register
during a Write Operation
Status Register during a
Read Operation
Mode Register
Reserved
Data Register
Table 9. Channel Selection
Register Size
8-Bit
8-Bit
8-Bit
8-Bit
16-Bit (AD7788)
24-Bit (AD7789)
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CH1
0
0
1
1
CH0
0
1
0
1
Channel
AIN(+) – AIN(–)
Reserved
AIN(–) – AIN(–)
VDD Monitor
AD7788/AD7789
STATUS REGISTER (RS1, RS0 = 0, 0; POWER-ON/RESET = 0x88 [AD7788] AND 0x8C [AD7789])
The status register is an 8-bit read-only register. To access the ADC status register, the user must write to the communications register,
select the next operation to be a read, and load bits RS1 and RS0 with 0. Table 10 outlines the bit designations for the status register. SR0
through SR7 indicate the bit locations, SR denoting the bits are in the status register. SR7 denotes the first bit of the data stream. The
number in brackets indicates the power-on/reset default status of that bit.
SR7
RDY(1)
SR6
ERR(0)
SR5
0(0)
SR4
0(0)
SR3
1(1)
SR2
WL(1/0)
SR1
CH1(0)
SR0
CH0(0)
Table 10. Status Register Bit Designations
Bit Location
SR7
Bit Name
RDY
SR6
ERR
SR5
SR4
SR3
SR2
0
0
1
1/0
SR1–SR0
CH1–CH0
Description
Ready bit for ADC. Cleared when data is written to the ADC data register. The RDY bit is set automatically
after the ADC data register has been read or a period of time before the data register is updated with a
new conversion result to indicate to the user not to read the conversion data. It is also set when the part
is placed in powe-down mode. The end of a conversion is indicated by the DOUT/RDY pin also. This pin
can be used as an alternative to the status register for monitoring the ADC for conversion data.
ADC Error Bit. This bit is written to at the same time as the RDY bit. Set to indicate that the result written
to the ADC data register has been clamped to all 0s or all 1s. Error sources include overrange,
underrange. Cleared by a write operation to start a conversion.
This bit is automatically cleared.
This bit is automatically cleared.
This bit is automatically set.
This bit is automatically cleared if the device is an AD7788 and it is automatically set if the device is an
AD7789. This bit can be used to distinguish between the AD7788 and AD7789.
These bits indicate which channel is being converted by the ADC.
MODE REGISTER (RS1, RS0 = 0, 1; POWER-ON/RESET = 0x02)
The mode register is an 8-bit register from which data can be read or to which data can be written. This register is used to configure the
ADC for range, unipolar or bipolar mode, enable or disable the buffer, or place the device into power-down mode. Table 11 outlines the
bit designations for the mode register. MR0 through MR7 indicate the bit locations, MR denoting the bits are in the mode register. MR7
denotes the first bit of the data stream. The number in brackets indicates the power-on/reset default status of that bit. Any write to the
setup register resets the modulator and filter and sets the RDY bit.
MR7
MD1(0)
MR6
MD0(0)
MR5
0(0)
MR4
0(0)
MR3
0(0)
MR2
U/B(0)
MR1
1(1)
MR0
0(0)
Table 11. Mode Register Bit Designations
Bit Location
MR7–MR6
Bit Name
MD1–MD0
Description
Mode Select Bits. These bits select between continuous conversion mode, single conversion mode, and
standby mode. In continuous conversion mode, the ADC continuously performs conversions and places
the result in the data register. RDY goes low when a conversion is complete. The user can read these
conversions by placing the device in continuous read mode whereby the conversions are automatically
placed on the DOUT line when SCLK pulses are applied. Alternatively, the user can instruct the ADC to
output the conversion by writing to the communications register. After power-on, the first conversion is
available after a period 2/ fADC while subsequent conversions are available at a frequency of fADC. In single
conversion mode, the ADC is placed in power-down mode when conversions are not being performed.
When single conversion mode is selected, the ADC powers up and performs a single conversion, which
occurs after a period 2/fADC. The conversion result in placed in the data register, RDY goes low, and the
ADC returns to power-down mode. The conversion remains in the data register and RDY remains active
(low) until the data is read or another conversion is performed. See Table 12.
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Bit Location
MR5–MR3
MR2
Bit Name
0
U/B
MR1
MR0
1
0
Description
This bit must be programmed with a Logic 0 for correct operation.
Unipolar/Bipolar Bit. Set by user to enable unipolar coding, i.e., zero differential input will result in
000…000 output and a full-scale differential input will result in 111…111 output. Cleared by the user to
enable bipolar coding. Negative full-scale differential input will result in an output code of 000…000,
zero differential input will result in an output code of 100…000, and a positive full-scale differential
input will result in an output code of 111…111.
This bit must be programmed with a Logic 1 for correct operation.
This bit must be programmed with a Logic 0 for correct operation.
Table 12. Operating Modes
MD1
0
MD0
0
0
1
1
1
0
1
Mode
Continuous Conversion Mode
(Default)
Reserved
Single Conversion Mode
Powerdown Mode
DATA REGISTER (RS1, RS0 = 1, 1; POWER-ON/RESET = 0x0000 [AD7788] AND 0x000000 [AD7789])
The conversion result from the ADC is stored in this data register. This is a read-only register. On completion of a read operation from
this register, the RDY bit/pin is set.
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ADC CIRCUIT INFORMATION
OVERVIEW
DIGITAL INTERFACE
The AD7788/AD7789 is a low power ADC that incorporates a
∑-∆ modulator and on-chip digital filtering intended for the
measurement of wide dynamic range, low frequency signals
such as those in pressure transducers, weigh scales, and
temperature measurement applications.
As previously outlined, the AD7788/AD7789’s programmable
functions are controlled using a set of on-chip registers. Data is
written to these registers via the part’s serial interface and read
access to the on-chip registers is also provided by this interface.
All communications with the part must start with a write to the
communications register. After power-on or reset, the device
expects a write to its communications register. The data written
to this register determines whether the next operation is a read
operation or a write operation and also determines to which
register this read or write operation occurs. Therefore, write
access to any of the other registers on the part begins with a
write operation to the communications register followed by a
write to the selected register. A read operation from any other
register (except when continuous read mode is selected) starts
with a write to the communications register followed by a read
operation from the selected register.
The part has one unbuffered differential input. The device
requires an external reference voltage between 0.1 V and VDD.
Figure 10 shows the basic connections required to operate
the part.
POWER
SUPPLY
0.1µF
10µF
VDD
REFIN(+)
IN+
OUT–
OUT+
IN–
AD7788/
AD7789
CS
AIN(+)
DOUT/RDY
AIN(–)
MICROCONTROLLER
SCLK
REFIN(–)
GND
03539-0-006
Figure 10. Basic Connection Diagram
The output rate of the AD7788/AD7789 (fADC) is 16.6 Hz with
the settling time equal to 2 × tADC (120.4 ms). Normal mode
rejection is the major function of the digital filter. Simultaneous
50 Hz and 60 Hz rejection is optimized as notches are placed at
both 50 Hz and 60 Hz with this update rate (see Figure 6).
NOISE PERFORMANCE
The AD7788/AD7789 has an rms noise of 1.5 µV rms typically,
which corresponds to a peak-to-peak resolution of 16 bits for
the AD7788 and 19 bits (equivalent to an effective resolution of
21.5 bits) for the AD7789. The numbers given are for the bipolar input range with a reference of 2.5 V. The noise was
measured with a differential input voltage of 0 V. The peak-topeak resolution figures represent the resolution for which there
will be no code flicker within a six-sigma limit. The output
noise comes from two sources. The first is the electrical noise in
the semiconductor devices (device noise) used in the implementation of the modulator. The second is quantization noise,
which is added when the analog input is converted into the
digital domain.
The AD7788/AD7789’s serial interface consists of four signals:
CS, DIN, SCLK, and DOUT/RDY. The DIN line is used to
transfer data into the on-chip registers while DOUT/RDY is
used for accessing from the on-chip registers. SCLK is the serial
clock input for the device and all data transfers (either on DIN
or DOUT/RDY) occur with respect to the SCLK signal. The
DOUT/ RDY pin operates as a Data Ready signal also, the line
going low when a new data-word is available in the output register. It is reset high when a read operation from the data
register is complete. It also goes high prior to the updating of
the data register to indicate when not to read from the device to
ensure that a data read is not attempted while the register is
being updated. CS is used to select a device. It can be used to
decode the AD7788/AD7789 in systems where several components are connected to the serial bus.
Figure 3 and Figure 4 show timing diagrams for interfacing to
the AD7788/AD7789 with CS being used to decode the part.
Figure 3 shows the timing for a read operation from the
AD7788/AD7789’s output shift register while Figure 4 shows
the timing for a write operation to the input shift register. In all
modes except continuous read mode, it is possible to read the
same word from the data register several times even though the
DOUT/RDY line returns high after the first read operation.
However, care must be taken to ensure that the read operations
have been completed before the next output update occurs. In
continuous read mode, the data register can be read only once.
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The serial interface can operate in 3-wire mode by tying CS low.
In this case, the SCLK, DIN, and DOUT/RDY lines are used to
communicate with the AD7788/AD7789. The end of conversion
can be monitored using the RDY bit in the status register. This
scheme is suitable for interfacing to microcontrollers. If CS is
required as a decoding signal, it can be generated from a port
pin. For microcontroller interfaces, it is recommended that
SCLK idles high between data transfers.
The AD7788/AD7789 can be operated with CS being used as a
frame synchronization signal. This scheme is useful for DSP
interfaces. In this case, the first bit (MSB) is effectively clocked
out by CS since CS would normally occur after the falling edge
of SCLK in DSPs. The SCLK can continue to run between data
transfers, provided the timing numbers are obeyed.
The serial interface can be reset by writing a series of 1s on the
DIN input. If a Logic 1 is written to the AD7788/AD7789 line
for at least 32 serial clock cycles, the serial interface is reset. This
ensures that in 3-wire systems, the interface can be reset to a
known state if the interface gets lost due to a software error or
some glitch in the system. Reset returns the interface to the state
in which it is expecting a write to the communications register.
This operation resets the contents of all registers to their poweron values.
The AD7788/AD7789 can be configured to continuously convert or to perform a single conversion. See Figure 11 through
Figure 13.
Single Conversion Mode
In single conversion mode, the AD7788/AD7789 is placed in
shutdown mode between conversions. When a single conversion is initiated by setting MD1 to 1 and MD0 to 0 in the mode
register, the AD7788/AD7789 powers up, performs a single conversion, and then returns to shutdown mode. A conversion will
require a time period of 2 × tADC. DOUT/RDY goes low to indicate the completion of a conversion. When the data-word has
been read from the data register, DOUT/RDY will go high. If CS
is low, DOUT/RDY will remain high until another conversion is
initiated and completed. The data register can be read several
times, if required, even when DOUT/ RDY has gone high.
Continuous Conversion Mode
This is the default power-up mode. The AD7788/AD7789 will
continuously convert, the RDY pin in the status register going
low each time a conversion is complete. If CS is low, the
DOUT/RDY line will also go low when a conversion is
complete. To read a conversion, the user can write to the
communications register, indicating that the next operation is a
read of the data register. The digital conversion will be placed
on the DOUT/RDY pin as soon as SCLK pulses are applied to
the ADC. DOUT/RDY will return high when the conversion is
read. The user can read this register additional times, if
required. However, the user must ensure that the data register is
not being accessed at the completion of the next conversion or
else the new conversion word will be lost.
CS
DIN
DOUT/RDY
0x10
0x82
0x10
DATA
0x82
DATA
SCLK
03539-0-010
Figure 11. Single Conversion
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Continuous Read Mode
before the next conversion is complete. If the user has not read
the conversion before the completion of the next conversion or
if insufficient serial clocks are applied to the AD7788/AD7789
to read the word, the serial output register is reset when the next
conversion is complete and the new conversion is placed in the
output serial register.
Rather than write to the communications register each time a
conversion is complete to access the data, the AD7788/AD7789
can be placed in continuous read mode. By writing 001111XX
to the communications register, the user needs only to apply the
appropriate number of SCLK cycles to the ADC and the data
word will automatically be placed on the DOUT/RDY line
when a conversion is complete.
To exit the continuous read mode, the instruction 001110XX
must be written to the communications register while the RDY
pin is low. While in the continuous read mode, the ADC
monitors activity on the DIN line so that it can receive the
instruction to exit the continuous read mode. Additionally, a
reset will occur if 32 consecutive 1s are seen on DIN. Therefore,
DIN should be held low in continuous read mode until an
instruction is to be written to the device.
When DOUT/RDY goes low to indicate the end of a conversion, sufficient SCLK cycles must be applied to the ADC and the
data conversion will be placed on the DOUT/RDY line. When
the conversion is read, DOUT/RDY will return high until the
next conversion is available. In this mode, the data can be read
only once. Also, the user must ensure that the data-word is read
CS
0x38
0x38
DIN
DATA
DOUT/RDY
DATA
SCLK
03539-0-012
Figure 12. Continuous Conversion
CS
DIN
DOUT/RDY
0x3C
DATA
DATA
DATA
SCLK
03539-0-011
Figure 13. Continuous Read
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CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION
ANALOG INPUT CHANNEL
The AD7788/AD7789 has one differential analog input channel
that is connected to the modulator, i.e., the input is unbuffered.
Note that this unbuffered input path provides a dynamic load to
the driving source. Therefore, resistor/capacitor combinations
on the input pins can cause dc gain errors, depending on the
output impedance of the source that is driving the ADC input.
Table 13 shows the allowable external resistance/capacitance
values such that no gain error at the 16-bit level is introduced
(AD7788), while Table 14 shows the allowable external resistance/capacitance values such that no gain error at the 20-bit
level is introduced (AD7789).
R (Ω)
22.8K
13.1K
3.3K
1.8K
360
When the ADC is configured for unipolar operation, the output
code is natural (straight) binary with a zero differential input
voltage resulting in a code of 00...00, a midscale voltage resulting in a code of 100...000, and a full-scale input voltage resulting
in a code of 111...111. The output code for any analog input
voltage can be represented as
Code = 2N × (AIN/VREF)
Code = 2N – 1 × [(AIN/VREF) + 1]
where AIN is the analog input voltage and N = 16 for the
AD7788 and 24 for the AD7789.
Table 14. External R-C Combination for No 20-Bit Gain
Error (AD7789)
C (pF)
50
100
500
1000
5000
DATA OUTPUT CODING
When the ADC is configured for bipolar operation, the output
code is offset binary with a negative full-scale voltage resulting
in a code of 000...000, a zero differential input voltage resulting
in a code of 100...000, and a positive full-scale input voltage
resulting in a code of 111...111. The output code for any analog
input voltage can be represented as
Table 13. External R-C Combination for No 16-Bit Gain
Error (AD7788)
C (pF)
50
100
500
1000
5000
the analog input range on the AIN(+) input is 0 V to 5 V. The
bipolar/unipolar option is chosen by programming the B/U bit
in the mode register.
REFERENCE INPUT
R (Ω)
16.7K
9.6K
2.2K
1.1K
160
The absolute input voltage includes the range between GND –
30 mV and VDD + 30 mV. The negative absolute input voltage
limit does allow the possibility of monitoring small true bipolar
signals with respect to GND.
The absolute input voltage includes the range between GND –
30 mV and VDD + 30 mV. The negative absolute input voltage
limit does allow the possibility of monitoring small true bipolar
signals with respect to GND.
BIPOLAR/UNIPOLAR CONFIGURATION
The analog input to the AD7788/AD7789 can accept either
unipolar or bipolar input voltage ranges. A bipolar input range
does not imply that the part can tolerate large negative voltages
with respect to system GND. Unipolar and bipolar signals on
the AIN(+) input are referenced to the voltage on the AIN(–)
input. For example, if AIN(–) is 2.5 V and the ADC is configured for unipolar mode, the input voltage range on the AIN(+)
pin is 2.5 V to 5 V. If the ADC is configured for bipolar mode,
The AD7788/AD7789 has a fully differential input capability for
the channel. The common-mode range for these differential
inputs is from GND to VDD. The reference input is unbuffered
and, therefore, excessive R-C source impedances will introduce
gain errors. The reference voltage REFIN (REFIN(+) –
REFIN(–)) is 2.5 V nominal, but the AD7788/AD7789 is functional with reference voltages from 0.1 V to VDD. In applications
where the excitation (voltage or current) for the transducer on
the analog input also drives the reference voltage for the part,
the effect of the low frequency noise in the excitation source
will be removed because the application is ratiometric. If the
AD7788/AD7789 is used in a nonratiometric application, a low
noise reference should be used.
Recommended 2.5 V reference voltage sources for the AD7788/
AD7789 include the ADR381 and ADR391, which are low noise,
low power references. If the analog circuitry uses a 2.5 V power
supply, the reference voltage source will require some headroom. In this case, a 2.048 V reference such as the ADR380 or
ADR390 can be used. Again, these are low power, low noise
references. Also note that the reference inputs provide a high
impedance, dynamic load. Because the input impedance of each
reference input is dynamic, resistor/capacitor combinations on
these inputs can cause dc gain errors, depending on the output
impedance of the source that is driving the reference inputs.
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Reference voltage sources like those recommended above (e.g.,
ADR391) will typically have low output impedances and are,
therefore, tolerant to having decoupling capacitors on REFIN(+)
without introducing gain errors in the system. Deriving the
reference input voltage across an external resistor will mean that
the reference input sees a significant external source impedance.
External decoupling on the REFIN pins would not be
recommended in this type of circuit configuration.
VDD MONITOR
Along with converting external voltages, the analog input channel can be used to monitor the voltage on the VDD pin. When the
CH1 and CH0 bits in the communications register are set to 1,
the voltage on the VDD pin is internally attenuated by 5 and the
resultant voltage is applied to the ∑-∆ modulator using an internal 1.17 V reference for analog to digital conversion. This is
useful because variations in the power supply voltage can be
monitored.
GROUNDING AND LAYOUT
Since the analog inputs and reference inputs of the ADC are
differential, most of the voltages in the analog modulator are
common-mode voltages. The excellent common-mode
rejection of the part will remove common-mode noise on these
inputs. The digital filter will provide rejection of broadband
noise on the power supply, except at integer multiples of the
modulator sampling frequency. The digital filter also removes
noise from the analog and reference inputs, provided that these
noise sources do not saturate the analog modulator. As a result,
the AD7788/AD7789 is more immune to noise interference
than a conventional high resolution converter. However,
because the resolution of the AD7788/AD7789 is so high, and
the noise levels from the AD7788/AD7789 are so low, care must
be taken with regard to grounding and layout.
The printed circuit board that houses the AD7788/AD7789
should be designed such that the analog and digital sections are
separated and confined to certain areas of the board. A minimum etch technique is generally best for ground planes because
it gives the best shielding.
It is recommended that the AD7788/AD7789’s GND pin be tied
to the AGND plane of the system. In any layout, it is important
that the user keep in mind the flow of currents in the system,
ensuring that the return paths for all currents are as close as
possible to the paths the currents took to reach their destinations. Avoid forcing digital currents to flow through the AGND
sections of the layout.
The AD7788/AD7789’s ground plane should be allowed to run
under the AD7788/AD7789 to prevent noise coupling. The
power supply lines to the AD7788/AD7789 should use as wide a
trace as possible to provide low impedance paths and reduce the
effects of glitches on the power supply line. Fast switching signals such as clocks should be shielded with digital ground to
avoid radiating noise to other sections of the board, and clock
signals should never be run near the analog inputs. Avoid crossover of digital and analog signals. Traces on opposite sides of
the board should run at right angles to each other. This will
reduce the effects of feedthrough through the board. A microstrip technique is by far the best, but it is not always possible
with a double-sided board. In this technique, the component
side of the board is dedicated to ground planes, while signals are
placed on the solder side.
Good decoupling is important when using high resolution
ADCs. VDD should be decoupled with 10 µF tantalum in parallel
with 0.1 µF capacitors to GND. To achieve the best from these
decoupling components, they should be placed as close as
possible to the device, ideally right up against the device. All
logic chips should be decoupled with 0.1 µF ceramic capacitors
to DGND.
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AD7788/AD7789
OUTLINE DIMENSIONS
3.00 BSC
10
6
4.90 BSC
3.00 BSC
1
5
PIN 1
0.50 BSC
0.95
0.85
0.75
0.15
0.00
1.10 MAX
0.27
0.17
SEATING
PLANE
0.23
0.08
8°
0°
0.80
0.60
0.40
COPLANARITY
0.10
COMPLIANT TO JEDEC STANDARDS MO-187BA
Figure 14. 10-Lead Mini Small Outline Package [MSOP]
(RM-10)
Dimensions shown in millimeters
ESD (electrostatic discharge) sensitive device. Electrostatic charges as high as 4000 V readily accumulate on
the human body and test equipment and can discharge without detection. Although this product features
proprietary ESD protection circuitry, permanent damage may occur on devices subjected to high energy
electrostatic discharges. Therefore, proper ESD precautions are recommended to avoid performance
degradation or loss of functionality.
Table 15. Ordering Guide
Model
AD7788BRM
AD7788BRM-REEL
AD7788ARM
AD7788ARM-REEL
AD7789BRM
AD7789BRM-REEL
Temperature Range
–40°C to +105°C
–40°C to +105°C
–40°C to +85°C
–40°C to +85°C
–40°C to +105°C
–40°C to +105°C
Package Description
10-Lead Mini Small Outline Package (MSOP)
10-Lead Mini Small Outline Package (MSOP)
10-Lead Mini Small Outline Package (MSOP)
10-Lead Mini Small Outline Package (MSOP)
10-Lead Mini Small Outline Package (MSOP)
10-Lead Mini Small Outline Package (MSOP)
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Package Option
RM-10
RM-10
RM-10
RM-10
RM-10
RM-10
Branding
COX
COX
COZ
COZ
COY
COY
AD7788/AD7789
NOTES
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