AMSCO AS1536

AS1536/AS1537
D a ta s h e e t
1 2 - B i t , S i n g l e S u p p l y, L o w - P o w e r, 7 3 k s ps A / D C o n verters
1 General Description
2 Key Features
The AS1536/AS1537 are low-power, 12-bit, 73ksps analog-to-digital (A/D) converters specifically designed for
single-supply A/D applications. Superior AC characteristics, very low power consumption, and robust packaging
make these ultra-small devices perfect for battery-powered analog-data collection devices.
The integrated successive-approximation register (SAR)
and a fast (1.5µs) sampling track/hold time provide an
economic and highly-reliable A/D conversion solution.
The AS1536/AS1537 operate from a single 2.7V to
5.25V supply. The AS1537 requires an external reference, using less power than the AS1536, however, the
AS1536 features an internal 2.5V reference.
As with the AS1537, the AS1536 can also be used with
an external reference, which uses the input range 0V to
VREF, including the positive supply range.
The AS1537 consumes only 3mW (VDD = 3V) at the
73ksps maximum sampling speed. Both devices feature
a low-current (0.3µA) shutdown mode, which reduces
power consumption at slower throughput rates.
Data accesses are made via the standard, high-speed
3-wire serial interface, which is SPI-, QSPI-, and
Microwire-compatible. Both devices contain an internal
clock, however, both devices also support an external
clock for increased flexibility.
The AS1536/AS1537 are available in an 8-pin SOIC-150
package.
!
12-Bit Resolution with 7.5µs Conversion Time
!
Sampling Rate: 73ksps
!
Straight Binary (Unipolar) Data Format
!
Single-Supply Operation:+2.7V to +5.25V
!
Internal 2.5V Reference (AS1536)
!
Low Power-Consumption:
- 4mW (73ksps, AS1536)
- 3mW (73ksps, AS1537)
- 66µW (1ksps, AS1537)
- 1µW (Shutdown Mode)
!
Integrated Track/Hold Amplifier
!
Internal Clock
!
SPI/QSPI/Microwire 3-Wire Serial Interface
!
Operating Temperature Range: -40 to +85ºC
!
8-pin SOIC-150 Package
3 Applications
The devices are ideal for remote sensors, data-acquisition, data logging devices, lab instruments, or for any
other space-limited A/D devices with low power consumption and single-supply requirements.
Figure 1. Block Diagram
1
AS1536/AS1537
VDD
7
Output
Shift
Register
CSN
8
6
DOUT
SCLK
3
SHDNN
2
AIN
Control
Logic
Internal
Clock
Track/
Hold
12-Bit
SAR
2.5V
Ref
4
REF
www.austriamicrosystems.com
Revision 1.01
5
GND
AS1536
only
2 - 22
AS1536/AS1537
Datasheet - Table of C o n t e n t
Contents
1 General Description
............................................................................................................................. 2
2 Key Features
........................................................................................................................................ 2
3 Applications
.......................................................................................................................................... 2
4 Pinout
................................................................................................................................................... 4
Pin Description
..................................................................................................................................................... 4
5 Absolute Maximum Ratings
6 Electrical Characteristics
Timing Characteristics
................................................................................................................. 5
...................................................................................................................... 6
......................................................................................................................................... 8
7 Typical Operating Characteristics
8 Detailed Description
Analog Input
Track/Hold
........................................................................................................................... 12
....................................................................................................................................................... 12
.......................................................................................................................................................... 13
External Clock
.................................................................................................................................................... 13
Timing and Control
Transfer Function
............................................................................................................................................. 13
............................................................................................................................................... 15
Reducing Supply Current
................................................................................................................................... 15
Internal 2.5V Reference (AS1536)
External Reference
..................................................................................................................... 16
............................................................................................................................................ 16
9 Application Information
Initialization
........................................................................................................ 9
...................................................................................................................... 17
........................................................................................................................................................ 17
Serial Interface
................................................................................................................................................... 17
Layout Considerations
....................................................................................................................................... 19
10 Package Drawings and Markings
11 Ordering Information
.................................................................................................... 20
....................................................................................................................... 21
www.austriamicrosystems.com
Revision 1.01
3 - 22
AS1536/AS1537
Datasheet - P i n o u t
4 Pinout
Figure 2. Pin Assignments (Top View)
VDD 1
8 SCLK
AIN 2
7 CSN
AS1536/
AS1537
SHDNN 3
6 DOUT
REF 4
5 GND
Pin Description
Table 1. Pin Descriptions
Pin Number
Pin Name
Description
1
VDD
Positive Supply Voltage. +2.7V to +5.25V
2
AIN
Sampling Analog Input. 0V to VREF range.
SHDNN
Three-Level Shutdown Input. Pulling this pin low puts the AS1536/AS1537
in shutdown mode, down to 4µA (max) supply current. The devices are fully
operational with this pin high or floating.
Note: For the AS1536, pulling this pin high enables the internal reference; letting this pin float disables the internal reference allowing for the use of an
external reference. See also pin 4.
4
REF
A/D Conversion Reference Voltage. This pin serves as the internal 2.5V
reference output for the AS1536; bypass this pin with a 4.7µF capacitor.
This pin also serves as the external reference voltage input for the AS1537, or
for AS1536 if the internal reference is disabled. Bypass this pin with a
minimum of 0.1µF when using an external reference. See also pin 3.
5
GND
Analog and Digital Ground
6
DOUT
7
CSN
Active-Low Chip Select. The falling edge of this pin initiates a conversion.
Note: When this pin is high, DOUT is high-impedance.
8
SCLK
Serial Clock Input. This pin clocks data out at rates up to 2.1MHz.
3
www.austriamicrosystems.com
Serial Data Output. Data changes state at SCLK’s falling edge.
Note: This pin is high-impedance when pin CSN is high.
Revision 1.01
4 - 22
AS1536/AS1537
Datasheet - A b s o l u t e M a x i m u m R a t i n g s
5 Absolute Maximum Ratings
Stresses beyond those listed in Table 2 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 Section 6 Electrical
Characteristics on page 6 is not implied. Exposure to absolute maximum rating conditions for extended periods may
affect device reliability.
Table 2. Absolute Maximum Ratings
Parameter
Min
Max
Units
VDD to GND
0.3
+7
V
AIN to GND
-0.3
VDD +
0.3V
V
REF to GND
-0.3
VDD +
0.3V
V
Digital Inputs to GND
-0.3
VDD +
0.3V
V
DOUT to GND
-0.3
VDD +
0.3V
V
DOUT Current
-25
+25
mA
471
mW
Continuous Power Dissipation
(TAMB = +70ºC)
Operating Temperature Range
-40
+85
ºC
Storage Temperature Range
-60
+150
ºC
Package-Body Peak Temperature
www.austriamicrosystems.com
260
°C
Revision 1.01
Comments
Derate 5.88mW/ºC above +70ºC
The reflow peak soldering temperature (body
temperature) specified is in accordance with
IPC/JEDEC J-STD-020D “Moisture/Reflow
Sensitivity Classification for non-hermetic
Solid State Surface Mount Devices”.
5 - 22
AS1536/AS1537
Datasheet - E l e c t r i c a l C h a r a c t e r i s t i c s
6 Electrical Characteristics
VDD = +2.7V to +5.25V, 73ksps, fSCLK = 2.1MHz (50% duty cycle); AS1536:4.7µF capacitor at REF, AS1537: external
reference; VREF = 2.5V applied to REF; TAMB = TMIN to TMAX (unless otherwise specified).
Table 3. Electrical Characteristics
Symbol
Parameter
DC Accuracy
Conditions
Min
Resolution
Max
12
Units
Bits
2
±1
LSB
±1
LSB
Offset Error
±6
LSB
3
±6
LSB
Relative Accuracy
DNL
Typ
1
Differential Non-Linearity
Gain Error
No missing codes over temperature
Gain Temperature Coefficient
±1
ppm/°C
70.5
dB
Dynamic Specifications (10kHz sine-wave input, 0V to 2.5Vp-p, 73ksps, fSCLK =2.1MHz)
SINAD
Signal-to-Noise + Distortion
Ratio
THD
Total Harmonic Distortion
SFDR
Spurious-Free Dynamic Range
Small-Signal Bandwidth
67
Up to the 5th harmonic
-83
80
-3dB rolloff
Full-Power Bandwidth
-80
dB
88
dB
2.5
MHz
2.5
MHz
Conversion Rate
tCONV
Conversion Time
tACQ
Track/Hold Acquisition Time
Throughput Rate
tAP
4
Aperture Delay
5.5
fSCLK = 2.1MHz
Figure 27 on page 14
Aperture Jitter
7.5
µs
1.5
µs
73
ksps
7
ns
<50
ps
Analog Input
Input Voltage Range
0
Input Capacitance
VREF
21
V
pF
Internal Reference (AS1536 only)
REF Output Voltage
TAMB = +25ºC
5
2.47
2.50
REF Short-Circuit Current
REF Temperature Coefficient
Load Regulation
CREFBYP
6
2.53
V
45
mA
AS1536
±30
ppm/°C
0 to 0.2mA output load
0.35
mV
Capacitive Bypass at REF
4.7
µF
External Reference (VREF = 2.5V)
Input Voltage Range
1.00
Input Current
100
Input Resistance
REF Input Current in Shutdown
CREFBYP
18
SHDNN = 0V
Capacitive Bypass at REF
www.austriamicrosystems.com
Revision 1.01
V
150
µA
25
±0.01
0.1
VDD +
50mV
kΩ
10
µA
µF
6 - 22
AS1536/AS1537
Datasheet - E l e c t r i c a l C h a r a c t e r i s t i c s
Table 3. Electrical Characteristics (Continued)
Symbol
Parameter
Conditions
Min
Typ
Max
Units
Digital Inputs: SCLK, SHDNN, CSN
VIH
SCLK, CSN Input High Voltage
VIL
SCLK, CSN Input Low Voltage
VHYST
SCLK, CSN Input Hysteresis
IIN
SCLK, CSN Input Leakage
CIN
SCLK, CSN Input Capacitance
VSH
SHDNN Input High Voltage
VSL
SHDNN Input Low Voltage
0.7x
VDD
V
0.3x
VDD
V
0.2
VIN = 0V or VDD
±0.01
7
SHDNN Input Current
V
±1
µA
15
pF
VDD 0.4
V
SHDNN = 0V or VDD
1.1
0.4
V
±4.0
µA
VDD 1.1
V
VSM
SHDNN Input Mid Voltage
VFLT
SHDNN Voltage, Floating
SHDNN = float
SHDNN Max Allowed Leakage,
Mid Input
SHDNN = float
±50
ISINK = 5mA
0.4
ISINK = 16mA
0.8
VDD/2
V
nA
Digital Output: DOUT
VOL
Output Voltage Low
VOH
Output Voltage High
ISOURCE = 0.5mA
IL
Tri-State Leakage Current
CSN = VDD
COUT
Tri-State Output Capacitance
CSN = VDD
V
VDD 0.5
V
±0.01
7
±10
µA
15
pF
5.25
V
Power Requirements
VDD
IDD
PSR
Supply Voltage
2.7
Supply Current
Power-Supply Rejection
8
Int. Reference (AS1536), VDD = 3.6V
1.4
2.0
Int. Reference (AS1536), VDD = 5.25V
1.6
2.3
External Reference, VDD = 3.6V
1.0
1.4
External Reference, VDD = 5.25V
1.2
1.7
Shutdown mode, VDD = 3.6V
0.3
2
Shutdown mode, VDD = 5.25V
0.6
4
VDD = VDDMIN to VDDMAX,
full-scale input
±1
mA
µA
mV
1. Tested at VDD = +2.7V.
2. Relative accuracy is the deviation of the analog value at any code from its theoretical value after the full-scale
range and offset have been calibrated.
3. Offset nulled.
4. Achievable with standard timing (see Figure 25 on page 14).
5. Sample tested at 0.1% AQL.
6. External load should not change during conversion for specified accuracy.
7. Guaranteed by design; not subject to production testing.
8. Measured as [VFS(VDDMIN) - VFS(VDDMAX)] with external reference.
www.austriamicrosystems.com
Revision 1.01
7 - 22
AS1536/AS1537
Datasheet - E l e c t r i c a l C h a r a c t e r i s t i c s
Timing Characteristics
VDD = +2.7 to +5.25V, TAMB = TMIN to TMAX (unless otherwise specified).
Table 4. Timing Characteristics
Parameter
Acquisition Time
Symbol
1
Conditions
tACQ
Min
Typ
Max
1.5
Units
µs
SCLK Falling-to-DOUT Valid
tDO
Figure 3, CLOAD = 50pF
CSN Falling-to-Output Enable
tDV
CSN Rising-to-Output Disable
tTR
SCLK Clock Frequency
fSCLK
0
SCLK Pulse Width High
tCH
200
ns
SCLK Pulse Width Low
tCL
200
ns
SCLK Low-to-CSN Falling Setup
Time
tCS0
50
ns
tSTR
0
ns
tCS
240
ns
DOUT Rising-to-SCLK Rising
2
CSN Pulse Width
20
200
ns
Figure 3, CLOAD = 50pF
240
ns
Figure 4, CLOAD = 50pF
240
ns
2.1
MHz
1. To guarantee acquisition time, tACQ is the maximum time the device takes to acquire the signal, and is also the
minimum time needed for the signal to be acquired
2. Guaranteed by design; not subject to production testing.
Figure 3. DOUT Enable-Time Load Circuits
+2.7V
DOUT
6kΩ
CLOAD
50pF
6kΩ
DOUT
DGND
CLOAD
50pF
GND
High-impedance to VOH and VOL to VOH
DGND
High-impedance to VOL and VOH to VOL
Figure 4. DOUT Disable-Time Load Circuits
+2.7V
DOUT
CLOAD
50pF
6kΩ
6kΩ
DOUT
DGND
GND
CLOAD
50pF
VOH to high-impedance
DGND
VOL to high-impedance
www.austriamicrosystems.com
Revision 1.01
8 - 22
AS1536/AS1537
Datasheet - Ty p i c a l O p e r a t i n g C h a r a c t e r i s t i c s
7 Typical Operating Characteristics
1
1
0.8
0.8
0.6
0.6
0.4
0.4
DNL (LSB) .
INL (LSB) .
VDD = 3.0V, VREF = 2.5V, fSCLK = 2.1MHz, CLOAD = 50pF, TAMB = +25ºC (unless otherwise specified).
Figure 5. Integral Nonlinearity vs. Digital Output Code
Figure 6. Differential Nonlinearity vs. Digital Output Code
0.2
0
-0.2
0.2
0
-0.2
-0.4
-0.4
-0.6
-0.6
-0.8
-0.8
-1
-1
0
1024
2048
3072
0
4096
1024
Figure 7. FFT @ 1kHz
3072
4096
Figure 8. FFT @ 10kHz
0
0
Fsample = 75ksps
NFFT = 16384
-20
Fsample = 75ksps
NFFT = 16384
-20
-40
FFT (dBC) .
-40
FFT (dBC) .
2048
Digital Output Code
Digital Output Code
-60
-80
-100
-60
-80
-100
-120
-120
-140
-140
-160
-160
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
0
40
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
Input Signal Frequency (kHz)
Input Signal Frequency (kHz)
Figure 10. ENOB vs. Input Signal Frequency
Figure 9. ENOB vs. VREF
11.75
11.62
11.57
11.55
ENOB (Bit) .
ENOB (Bit) .
11.65
11.45
11.35
11.25
11.52
11.47
11.15
11.05
11.42
1.3
2.3
3.3
4.3
5.3
0
Reference Voltage (V)
www.austriamicrosystems.com
10
20
30
40
Frequency (kHz)
Revision 1.01
9 - 22
AS1536/AS1537
Datasheet - Ty p i c a l O p e r a t i n g C h a r a c t e r i s t i c s
Figure 11. Supply Current vs. Supply Voltage
Figure 12. Supply Current vs. Temperature
Supply Current (mA)
Supply Current (mA) .
2
.
2
1.5
Internal Reference
1
External Reference
0.5
0
2.7
3.1
3.5
3.9
4.3
4.7
5.1
1.5
1
External Reference
0.5
0
-40
5.5
Internal Reference
-15
Supply Voltage (V)
35
60
85
Figure 14. Shutdown Supply Current vs. Temperature
2
2
Supply Current (µA) .
.
Figure 13. Shutdown Supply Current vs. Supply Voltage
Shutdown Supply Current (µA)
10
Temperature (°C)
1.5
1
0.5
3.1
3.5
3.9
4.3
4.7
5.1
1
0.5
0
-40
0
2.7
1.5
5.5
-15
10
35
60
85
Temperature (°C)
Supply Voltage (V)
Figure 15. Offset Error vs. Supply Voltage
Figure 16. Offset Voltage vs. Temperature
1
1.2
.
0.6
0.4
Offset Error (LSB)
Offset Error (LSB)
.
0.8
0.2
0
-0.2
-0.4
-0.6
1
0.8
0.6
-0.8
-1
2.7
3.1
3.5
3.9
4.3
4.7
5.1
5.5
0.4
-40
Supply Voltage (V)
www.austriamicrosystems.com
-15
10
35
60
85
Temperature (°C)
Revision 1.01
10 - 22
AS1536/AS1537
Datasheet - Ty p i c a l O p e r a t i n g C h a r a c t e r i s t i c s
Figure 18. Gain Error vs. Temperature
0.3
0.1
0.2
0
0.1
Gain Error (LSB) .
Gain Error (LSB) .
Figure 17. Gain Error vs. Supply Voltage
0
-0.1
-0.2
-0.3
-0.1
-0.2
-0.3
-0.4
-0.5
-0.4
-0.5
2.7
3.1
3.5
3.9
4.3
4.7
5.1
-0.6
-40
5.5
-15
Supply Voltage (V)
10
35
60
85
Temperature (°C)
.
2.51
Internal Reference Voltage (V)
Internal Reference Voltage (V)
.
Figure 19. Internal Reference Voltage vs. Supply Voltage Figure 20. Internal Reference Voltage vs. Temperature
2.505
2.5
2.495
3.1
3.5
3.9
4.3
4.7
5.1
2.51
2.5
2.49
2.48
-40
2.49
2.7
2.52
5.5
-15
10
35
60
85
Temperature (°C)
Supply Voltage (V)
Figure 21. Integral Nonlinearity vs. Supply Voltage
Figure 22. Integral Nonlinearity vs. Temperature
0.5
0.6
0.4
INL (LSB) .
INL (LSB) .
0.55
0.5
0.45
0.3
0.2
0.1
0.4
2.7
3.1
3.5
3.9
4.3
4.7
5.1
5.5
0
-40
www.austriamicrosystems.com
-15
10
35
60
85
Temperature (°C)
Supply Voltage (V)
Revision 1.01
11 - 22
AS1536/AS1537
Datasheet - D e t a i l e d D e s c r i p t i o n
8 Detailed Description
The AS1536/AS1537 analog-to-digital converters have two modes of operation:
!
Normal A/D Conversion Mode – Pulling pin SHDNN high or leaving it open puts the device into normal A/D conversion mode.
!
Shutdown Mode – Pulling pin SHDNN low shuts the device down and reduces supply current below 2µA (VDD ≤
3.6V).
Note: Pulling pin CSN low starts a conversion. The conversion result is available at pin DOUT in unipolar serial format (see Timing and Control on page 13).
Figure 23 shows a basic configuration for the AS1536/AS1537. The integrated input track/hold circuitry and a successive-approximation register (SAR) circuitry convert analog input signals to a digital 12-bit output. No external-hold
capacitor is needed for the track/hold circuit.
The devices convert analog input signals in the 0V to VREF range in 13.7µs (includes track/hold acquisition time).
The AS1536 internal reference is trimmed to 2.5V; the AS1537 requires an external reference. Both devices can
accept external reference voltages from 1.0V to VDD. The serial interface requires only three digital lines (at pins
SCLK, CSN, and DOUT) and provides a simple microprocessor interface.
Figure 23. Operational Diagram
8
1
+2.7V to +5.25V
+
4.7µF
SCLK
VDD
0.1µF
2
AIN
3
7
AS1536/
AS1537
SHDNN
Reference Input
Required for AS1537,
Optional for AS1536
CSN
6
DOUT
4
5
REF
GND
AS1536 – 4.7µF
AS1537 – 0.1µF
Analog Input
Figure 24 illustrates the integrated comparator sampling architecture. The full scale input voltage is set by the voltage
at pin REF.
Figure 24. Equivalent Input Circuit
REF
CHOLD
13pF
AIN
CSWITCH
14pF
+
– +
Sample
Switch
CHOLD
13pF
GND
–
Comparator
RIN
– +
S&H and DAC
CSWITCH includes all parasitics
www.austriamicrosystems.com
Revision 1.01
12 - 22
AS1536/AS1537
Datasheet - D e t a i l e d D e s c r i p t i o n
The devices’ input tracking circuitry has a 2.5MHz small-signal bandwidth, thus it is possible to under-sample (digitize
high-speed transient events) and measure periodic signals with bandwidths exceeding the devices’ sampling rate.
Note: Anti-aliasing filtering should be used to avoid aliasing of unwanted high-frequency signals into the bandwidth of
interest.
Input Protection
Internal protection diodes clamp the analog input to VDD and GND, allowing the input to swing from (GND - 0.3V) to
(VDD + 0.3V) without damage. However, for accurate conversions near full scale, the input must not exceed VDD by
more than 50mV, or be lower than GND by 50mV.
Note: If the analog input exceeds the supply by 50mV, limit the input current to 2mA.
Track/Hold
In track mode, the analog signal is acquired and stored in the internal hold capacitors. During acquisition, the analog
input at pin AIN charges capacitor CHOLD (see Figure 24 on page 12). Bringing CSN low ends the acquisition interval
and the charge on CHOLD represent the sampled input voltage.
In hold mode, the T/H switches are opened thus the input is disconnected from the capacitor CHOLD. During this mode
the successive approximation is performed which in turn forms a digital representation of the analog input signal. At the
end of the conversion, the input side of the in meantime discharged CHOLD switches back to AIN, and CHOLD charges
to the input signal again.
The maximum time for the T/H to acquire a signal (tACQ) is a function of how quickly its input capacitance is charged.
tACQ increases proportionally to the input signal’s impedance, and at higher impedances more time must be allowed
between conversions. tACQ is also the minimum time needed for the signal to be acquired, and is calculated by:
(EQ 1)
tACQ = 10(RS + RIN) x 21pF
Where:
RIN = 4.5kΩ
RS = the input signal’s source impedance.
tACQ is never less than 1.5µs. Source impedances < 1kΩ do not significantly affect the AC performance of the devices.
Note: Higher source impedances can be used if a 0.01µF capacitor is connected to the analog input. Note that the
input capacitor forms an RC filter with the input source impedance, limiting the devices’ input signal bandwidth.
External Clock
The AS1536/AS1537 do not require an external clock for analog-to-digital data conversion. This allows the microprocessor to read back the conversion results at any clock rate from up to 2.1MHz at any time. The clock duty cycle is
unrestricted if each clock phase is at least 200ns.
Note: The external clock must not be run while a conversion is in progress.
Timing and Control
Conversion-start and data-read operations are controlled by digital inputs CSN and SCLK. Refer to Figures 25 - 27
(see page 14) for graphical timing and control information.
The falling edge on pin CSN initiates a conversion sequence:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
The T/H stage holds the voltage at pin AIN, and the A/D conversion begins.
Pin DOUT changes from high-impedance to logic-low. SCLK must be kept low during the conversion.
The internal SAR stores the data during the conversion process.
Pin DOUT going high indicates the conversion process has completed.
The rising edge of pin DOUT can be used as a framing signal.
SCLK shifts the data out of this register any time after the conversion is complete.
DOUT transitions on the falling edge of pin SCLK.
The next falling clock edge produces the MSB of the conversion at DOUT, followed by the remaining bits. Since
there are 12 data bits and one leading high-bit 13 falling clock edges are needed to shift out these bits, respectively.
www.austriamicrosystems.com
Revision 1.01
13 - 22
AS1536/AS1537
Datasheet - D e t a i l e d D e s c r i p t i o n
9. Extra clock pulses occurring after the conversion result has been clocked out, and prior to a rising edge of CSN,
produce trailing zeros at DOUT and have no effect on the conversion process.
10. For minimum cycle time, clock out the data with 12.5 clock cycles at full speed using the rising edge of DOUT as
the EOC signal. Pull CSN high after reading the conversion’s LSB. After the specified minimum time (tCS) CSN can
be pulled low to initiate the next conversion.
Figure 25. Serial Interface Standard Cycle Timing Diagram
CSN
SCLK
B11 B10 B9 B8 B7 B6 B5 B4 B3 B2 B1 B0
DOUT
Interface
Idle
Conversion
In Progress
Track/Hold
Track
Stage
EOC
Trailing
0s
Clock Out Serial Data
Hold
Idle
Hold
Track
tCONV
7.5µs
12.5 x 0.476µs = 5.95µs
0µs
Cycle Time
0µs
tCS
0.24µs
Total = 13.7µs
Figure 26. Serial Interface Minimum Cycle Timing Diagram
CSN
SCLK
DOUT
B11 B10
Interface
Idle
Track/Hold
Stage
Conversion
In Progress
Track
EOC
B8
B7
B6
B5
B4
B3
B2
B1 B0
Clock Out Serial Data
Hold
Idle
Hold
Track
tCONV
7.5µs
Cycle Time
B9
12.5 x 0.476µs = 5.95µs
0µs
tCS
0.24µs
Total = 13.7µs
Figure 27. Detailed Serial Interface Timing Diagram
tCS
CSN
tCSO
tCH
SCLK
tDO
tTR
tCL
tCONV
tDV
DOUT
B2
B1
B0
tSTR
Internal
Track/Hold
Track/Acquire
www.austriamicrosystems.com
Hold
Track/Acquire
tAP
Revision 1.01
14 - 22
AS1536/AS1537
Datasheet - D e t a i l e d D e s c r i p t i o n
Transfer Function
The data output from the AS1536/AS1537 is binary (unipolar), and Figure 28 depicts the nominal transfer function.
Code transitions occur midway between successive integer LSB values.
Note: If VREF = +2.50V, then 1 LSB = 610µV (2.50V/4096).
Figure 28. Unipolar Transfer Function
11...111
Full Scale (FS)
Transition
11...1110
Full Scale = VREF
Zero Scale = 0
1LSB = VREF/4096
Output Code
11....101
00...011
00...010
00...001
00...000
0
1
2
3
FS - 3/2LSB
Input Voltage AIN
Reducing Supply Current
Power consumption can be reduced significantly by powering down the devices between conversions. Figure 30
shows a plot of an average supply current versus sampling rate.
Wake-up time (tWAKE) can also factor into reduced power consumption. tWAKE is defined as the time from when pin
SHDNN is deasserted to the time when a conversion may be initiated (see Figure 29).
Figure 29. Shutdown Sequence Timing Diagram
Complete Conversion Sequence
CSN
tWAKE
SHDNN
DOUT
Conversion 0
Power-Up
Conversion 1
Shutdown
Power-Up
For the AS1536 using the internal reference, tWAKE depends on the time in shutdown mode (see Figure 31) since the
external 4.7µF reference bypass capacitor slowly loses charge during shutdown. The wakeup time for AS1536 and
AS1537 using an internal reference are largely dependent on the external reference’s power-up time. The wakeup time
for the ADC itself from shutdown mode is approximately 4µs.
www.austriamicrosystems.com
Revision 1.01
15 - 22
AS1536/AS1537
Datasheet - D e t a i l e d D e s c r i p t i o n
Figure 30. Supply Current vs. Sampling Rate
Figure 31. Powerup Time vs. Time in Shutdown
800
10000
Internal Reference
.
1000
Internal Reference
100
10
External Reference
5V
1
3V
5V
3V
Power-Up delay (µs)
Supply Current (µA) .
700
600
500
400
300
200
100
0.1
0.1
10
1000
0
0.001
100000
0.01
0.1
1
10
Tim e in Shutdown (s )
Sam pling Rate (s ps )
Internal 2.5V Reference (AS1536)
The AS1536 internal 2.5V reference output is connected to pin REF and also drives the internal DAC (see Figure 24
on page 12). REF output can be used as a reference voltage source for other components and can source up to
400µA.
The internal reference is enabled by pulling pin SHDNN high. Letting SHDNN float disables the internal reference,
which allows the use of an external reference (see External Reference on page 16).
Pin REF should be bypassed with a 4.7µF capacitor as shown in Figure 23 on page 12. Larger capacitors increase
wake-up time when the devices exit shutdown mode (see Layout Considerations on page 19)
External Reference
Both devices can operate with an external reference at pin REF. The external reference should be within the +1.0V to
VDD voltage range to achieve specified accuracy. The minimum input impedance is 18kΩ for DC currents.
Note: To use an external reference with the AS1536, disable the internal reference by letting pin SHDNN float.
During conversion, the external reference should be capable of delivering up to 250µA of DC load current and have an
output impedance ≤ 10Ω. The recommended minimum value for the bypass capacitor is 0.1µF. If the reference has
higher output impedance or is noisy, bypass it close to pin REF with a 4.7µF capacitor.
www.austriamicrosystems.com
Revision 1.01
16 - 22
AS1536/AS1537
Datasheet - A p p l i c a t i o n I n f o r m a t i o n
9 Application Information
Initialization
When power is first applied, and if SHDNN is not pulled low, it takes the fully discharged 4.7µF reference bypass
capacitor up to 20ms to provide adequate charge for specified accuracy.
With an external reference, the initialization time is 10µs after the power supplies have stabilized.
Note: A/D conversions must not be started during initialization of the AS1536/AS1537.
Serial Interface
The AS1536/AS1537 fully support SPI, QSPI, and Microwire interfaces. For SPI, select the correct clock polarity and
sampling edge in the SPI control registers (set CPOL = 0 and CPHA = 0).
Microwire, SPI, and QSPI all transmit a byte and receive a byte at the same time.
Serial Interface Configuration
The AS1536/AS1537 serial interface can be configured with the following procedure:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Put the microprocessor’s serial interface into master mode (so that it generates the serial clock).
Select a clock frequency up to 2.1MHz.
Keeping SCLK low, pull CSN low via one of the microprocessor’s general-purpose I/O lines.
Monitor DOUT for its rising edge to determine the EOC, or wait the maximum conversion time specified before activating SCLK.
5. Activate SCLK for a minimum of 11 clock cycles. The first falling clock edge produces the MSB of the conversion.
Output data transitions on the falling edge of SCLK, and is available in MSB-first format at pin DOUT. Observe the
SCLK to DOUT valid timing characteristic. Data can be clocked into the microprocessor on the rising edge of SCLK.
6. CSN should be pulled high at or after the 13th falling clock edge. If CSN remains low, trailing zeros are clocked out
after the LSB.
7. With CSN = high, wait the minimum specified time, tCS, before initiating a new conversion by pulling CSN low. If a
conversion is aborted by pulling CSN high before the conversion’s end, wait for the minimum acquisition time, tACQ,
before starting a new conversion.
Note: CSN must be held low until all data bits are clocked out.
8. Data can be output in two bytes or continuously (see Figure 34 on page 18). The bytes contain the result of the conversion padded with one leading 1, two sub-bits, and trailing 0s.
SPI and Microwire Interfaces
When interfacing the AS1536/AS1537 to a microprocessor’s SPI or Microwire interface (see Figure 32 and Figure 33),
set SPI control registers CPOL = 0 and CPHA = 0.
Figure 32. SPI Serial Interface Connections
8
SCK
SSM
CPU
SCLK
7
I/O
CSN
AS1536/
AS1537
6
MISO
www.austriamicrosystems.com
Revision 1.01
DOUT
17 - 22
AS1536/AS1537
Datasheet - A p p l i c a t i o n I n f o r m a t i o n
Figure 33. Microwire Serial Interface Connections
8
SK
SCLK
I/O
CSN
7
CPU
AS1536/
AS1537
6
SI
DOUT
A conversion process begins on the falling edge of CSN (see Figure 34). DOUT goes low, indicating a conversion is in
progress. Wait until DOUT goes high or until the maximum specified conversion time elapses before starting another
conversion. Two consecutive 1-byte reads are required to retrieve the full 12 bits from the devices.
Output data transitions occurs on the falling edge of SCLK, and is clocked into the microprocessor on the rising edge of
SCLK. The first byte contains a leading 1, and seven bits of conversion result data. The second byte contains the
remaining five bits of conversion result data, and three trailing zeros.
Figure 34. SPI/Microwire Serial Interface Timing (CPOL = CPHA = 0)
2nd Byte Read
1st Byte Read
SCLK
CSN
tCONV
DOUT
EOC
D11 D10 D9
D8
D7
D6
D5
D4
D3
MSB
D2
D1
D0
LSB
High-Z
when CSN
is High
QSPI
When interfacing the AS1536/AS1537 to a microprocessor’s QSPI interface (see Figure 35), set QSPI control register
CPOL = CPHA = 0.
Figure 35. QSPI Serial Interface Connections
8
SSM
CPU
SCK
SCLK
CSM
CSN
7
AS1536/
AS1537
6
MISO
www.austriamicrosystems.com
Revision 1.01
DOUT
18 - 22
AS1536/AS1537
Datasheet - A p p l i c a t i o n I n f o r m a t i o n
Unlike the SPI interface, which requires two 1-byte reads to acquire the 12 data bits from the AS1536/AS1537, QSPI
allows the minimum number of clock cycles necessary to clock in the data. The devices require 13 clock cycles from
the microprocessor to clock out the 12 data bits with no trailing zeros (see Figure 36).
Note: The maximum clock frequency to ensure compatibility with QSPI is 2.097MHz.
Figure 36. QSPI Serial Interface Timing (CPOL = CPHA = 0)
SCLK
CSN
tCONV
EOC
DOUT
D11
D10
D9
D8
D7
D6
D5
D4
D3
MSB
D2
D1
LSB
D0
High-Z
when CSN
is High
Layout Considerations
The AS1536/AS1537 require proper layout and design procedures for optimum performance.
!
Use printed circuit boards; wirewrap boards should not be used.
!
Separate analog and digital traces from each other. Analog and digital traces should not run parallel to each other
(especially clock traces).
!
Digital traces should not run beneath the AS1536/AS1537.
!
Use a single-point analog ground at GND, separate from the digital ground (see Figure 37). Connect all other analog grounds and DGND to this star ground point for further noise reduction. No other digital system ground should
be connected to this single-point analog ground. The ground return to the power supply for this ground should be
low impedance and as short as possible for noise-free operation.
!
High-frequency noise in the VDD power supply may affect the AS1536/AS1537 high-speed comparator. Bypass
this supply to the single-point analog ground with 0.1µF and 4.7µF bypass capacitors (see Figure 37). The bypass
capacitors should be placed as close to the device as possible for optimum power supply noise-rejection. If the
power supply is very noisy, a 10Ω resistor can be connected as a low-pass filter to attenuate supply noise.
Figure 37. Recommended Ground Design
+3V
Power
Supplies
+3V
GND
DGND
GND
GND
5
4.7µF
10Ω
(Optional)
0.1µF
+
+3V
www.austriamicrosystems.com
Digital
Circuitry
AS1536/
AS1537
1
VDD
Revision 1.01
19 - 22
AS1536/AS1537
Datasheet - P a c k a g e D r a w i n g s a n d M a r k i n g s
10 Package Drawings and Markings
Figure 38. 8-pin SOIC-150 Package
Notes:
1. Lead coplanarity should be 0 to 0.10mm (.004”) max.
2. Package surface finishing:
(2.1) Top: matte (charmilles #18-30).
(2.2) All sides: matte (charmilles #18-30).
(2.3) Bottom: smooth or matte (charmilles #18-30).
3. All dimensions exclusive of mold flash, and end flash from the package body shall not exceed 0.24mm (0.10”) per side (D).
4. Details of pin #1 identifier are optional but must be located within
the zone indicated.
Symbol
Min
Max
A1
B
C
D
E
e
H
h
L
A
0.10
0.36
0.19
4.80
3.81
0.25
0.46
0.25
4.98
3.99
ZD
A2
www.austriamicrosystems.com
Revision 1.01
1.27BSC
5.80
0.25
.041
1.52
0º
6.20
0.50
1.27
1.72
8º
0.53REF
1.37
1.57
20 - 22
AS1536/AS1537
Datasheet - O r d e r i n g I n f o r m a t i o n
11 Ordering Information
The devices are available as the standard products shown in Table 5.
Table 5. Ordering Information
Part Number
Marking
Description
Delivery Form
Package
AS1536-BSOU
AS1536
12-Bit, Single Supply, Low-Power, 73ksps A/D
Converters with Internal +2.5V Reference
Tubes
8-pin SOIC-150
AS1536-BSOT
AS1536
12-Bit, Single Supply, Low-Power, 73ksps A/D
Converters with Internal +2.5V Reference
Tape and Reel
8-pin SOIC-150
AS1537-BSOU
AS1537
12-Bit, Single Supply, Low-Power, 73ksps A/D
Converters
Tubes
8-pin SOIC-150
AS1537-BSOT
AS1537
12-Bit, Single Supply, Low-Power, 73ksps A/D
Converters
Tape and Reel
8-pin SOIC-150
All devices are RoHS compliant and free of halogene substances.
www.austriamicrosystems.com
Revision 1.01
21 - 22
AS1536/AS1537
Datasheet
Copyrights
Copyright © 1997-2009, austriamicrosystems AG, Schloss Premstaetten, 8141 Unterpremstaetten, Austria-Europe.
Trademarks Registered ®. All rights reserved. The material herein may not be reproduced, adapted, merged, translated, stored, or used without the prior written consent of the copyright owner.
All products and companies mentioned are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.
Disclaimer
Devices sold by austriamicrosystems AG are covered by the warranty and patent indemnification provisions appearing
in its Term of Sale. austriamicrosystems AG makes no warranty, express, statutory, implied, or by description regarding
the information set forth herein or regarding the freedom of the described devices from patent infringement. austriamicrosystems AG reserves the right to change specifications and prices at any time and without notice. Therefore,
prior to designing this product into a system, it is necessary to check with austriamicrosystems AG for current information. This product is intended for use in normal commercial applications. Applications requiring extended temperature
range, unusual environmental requirements, or high reliability applications, such as military, medical life-support or lifesustaining equipment are specifically not recommended without additional processing by austriamicrosystems AG for
each application. For shipments of less than 100 parts the manufacturing flow might show deviations from the standard
production flow, such as test flow or test location.
The information furnished here by austriamicrosystems AG is believed to be correct and accurate. However,
austriamicrosystems AG shall not be liable to recipient or any third party for any damages, including but not limited to
personal injury, property damage, loss of profits, loss of use, interruption of business or indirect, special, incidental or
consequential damages, of any kind, in connection with or arising out of the furnishing, performance or use of the technical data herein. No obligation or liability to recipient or any third party shall arise or flow out of
austriamicrosystems AG rendering of technical or other services.
Contact Information
Headquarters
austriamicrosystems AG
A-8141 Schloss Premstaetten, Austria
Tel: +43 (0) 3136 500 0
Fax: +43 (0) 3136 525 01
For Sales Offices, Distributors and Representatives, please visit:
http://www.austriamicrosystems.com/contact-us
www.austriamicrosystems.com
Revision 1.01
22 - 22