AD76911 [ADI]

14-Bit, 500 kSPS PulSAR ADC in MSOP; 14位, 500 kSPS时的PulSAR ADC ,采用MSOP
AD76911
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14-Bit, 500 kSPS PulSAR ADC in MSOP
14位, 500 kSPS时的PulSAR ADC ,采用MSOP

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14-Bit, 500 kSPS  
PulSAR ADC in MSOP  
AD7946  
APPLICATION DIAGRAM  
FEATURES  
0.5V TO 5V  
5V  
14-bit resolution with no missing codes  
Throughput: 500 kSPS  
INL: 0.4 LSB typical, 1 LSB maximum ( 0.0061% of FSR)  
SINAD: 85 dB @ 20 kHz  
THD: −100 dB @ 20 kHz  
Pseudo differential analog input range  
0 V to REF with REF up to VDD  
VIO  
SDI  
1.8V TO VDD  
REF VDD  
0V TO REF  
IN+  
IN–  
SCK  
SDO  
CNV  
AD7946  
3- OR 4-WIRE INTERFACE  
(SPI, DAISY CHAIN, CS)  
GND  
No pipeline delay  
Single-supply 5 V operation with  
1.8 V/2.5 V/3 V/5 V logic interface  
Serial interface, SPI/QSPI/MICROWIRE™/DSP compatible  
Daisy-chain multiple ADCs and BUSY indicator  
Power dissipation  
3.3 mW @ 5 V/100 kSPS  
3.3 μW @ 5 V/100 SPS  
Standby current: 1 nA  
Figure 1.  
GENERAL DESCRIPTION  
The AD7946 is a 14-bit, charge redistribution, successive  
approximation, analog-to-digital converter (ADC) that operates  
from a single 5 V power supply, VDD. It contains a low power,  
high speed, 14-bit sampling ADC with no missing codes, an  
internal conversion clock, and a versatile serial interface port.  
The part also contains a low noise, wide bandwidth, short  
aperture delay track-and-hold circuit. On the CNV rising edge,  
it samples an analog input IN+ between 0 V to REF with respect  
to a ground sense IN−. The reference voltage, REF, is applied  
externally and can be set up to the supply voltage.  
10-lead MSOP (MSOP-8 size) and  
3 mm × 3 mm QFN (LFCSP) (SOT-23 size)  
Pin-for-pin compatible with the 16-bit AD7686  
APPLICATIONS  
Battery-powered equipment  
Data acquisition  
Its power scales linearly with throughput.  
Instrumentation  
Medical instruments  
Process control  
The SPI-compatible serial interface also features the ability,  
using the SDI input, to daisy-chain several ADCs on a single,  
3-wire bus, or it provides an optional BUSY indicator. It is  
compatible with 1.8 V, 2.5 V, 3 V, or 5 V logic, using the separate  
supply VIO.  
The AD7946 is housed in a 10-lead MSOP or a 10-lead QFN  
(LFCSP) with operation specified from −40°C to +85°C.  
Table 1. MSOP, QFN (LFCSP) 14-/16-/18-Bit PulSAR® ADC  
Type  
14-Bit  
16-Bit  
100 kSPS  
AD7940  
AD7680  
AD7683  
AD7684  
250 kSPS  
AD79421  
AD76851  
AD76871  
AD7694  
400 kSPS to 500 kSPS  
AD79461  
≥1000 kSPS  
ADC Driver  
AD76861  
AD79801  
AD79831  
ADA4941  
ADA4841  
AD76881  
AD76931  
18-Bit  
AD76911  
AD76901  
AD79821  
AD79841  
ADA4941  
ADA4841  
1 Pin-for-pin compatible.  
Rev. A  
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AD7946  
TABLE OF CONTENTS  
Features .............................................................................................. 1  
Voltage Reference Input ............................................................ 14  
Power Supply............................................................................... 15  
Supplying the ADC from the Reference.................................. 15  
Single-Supply Application......................................................... 15  
Digital Interface.......................................................................... 16  
Applications....................................................................................... 1  
Application Diagram........................................................................ 1  
General Description......................................................................... 1  
Revision History ............................................................................... 2  
Specifications..................................................................................... 3  
Timing Specifications .................................................................. 5  
Absolute Maximum Ratings............................................................ 6  
ESD Caution.................................................................................. 6  
Pin Configurations and Function Descriptions ........................... 7  
Typical Performance Characteristics ............................................. 8  
Terminology .................................................................................... 11  
Theory of Operation ...................................................................... 12  
Circuit Information.................................................................... 12  
Converter Operation.................................................................. 12  
Typical Connection Diagram ................................................... 13  
Analog Input ............................................................................... 13  
Driver Amplifier Choice............................................................ 14  
CS  
CS  
CS  
CS  
MODE 3-Wire, No BUSY Indicator .................................. 17  
Mode 3-Wire with BUSY Indicator ................................... 18  
Mode 4-Wire, No BUSY Indicator..................................... 19  
Mode 4-Wire with BUSY Indicator ................................... 20  
Chain Mode, No BUSY Indicator ............................................ 21  
Chain Mode with BUSY Indicator........................................... 22  
Application Guidelines .................................................................. 23  
Layout .......................................................................................... 23  
Evaluating the AD7946s Performance.................................... 23  
Outline Dimensions....................................................................... 24  
Ordering Guide .......................................................................... 24  
REVISION HISTORY  
12/07—Rev. 0 to Rev. A  
QFN Package Available......................................................Universal  
Changes to Table 1............................................................................ 1  
Changes to Table 5............................................................................ 6  
Changes to Ordering Guide .......................................................... 24  
7/05—Revision 0: Initial Version  
Rev. A | Page 2 of 24  
 
AD7946  
SPECIFICATIONS  
VDD = 4.5 V to 5.5 V, VIO = 2.3 V to VDD, REF = VDD, TA = −40°C to +85°C, unless otherwise noted.  
Table 2.  
Parameter  
Conditions  
Min  
Typ  
Max  
Unit  
RESOLUTION  
14  
Bits  
ANALOG INPUT  
Voltage Range  
Absolute Input Voltage  
IN+ − IN−  
IN+  
IN−  
0
−0.1  
−0.1  
REF  
VDD + 0.1  
0.1  
V
V
V
Analog Input CMRR  
Leakage Current at 25°C  
Input Impedance  
fIN = 200 kHz  
Acquisition phase  
65  
1
dB  
nA  
See the Analog Input section  
ACCURACY  
No Missing Codes  
14  
−0.7  
−1  
Bits  
Differential Linearity Error  
Integral Linearity Error  
Transition Noise  
Gain Error2, TMIN to TMAX  
Gain Error Temperature Drift  
Offset Error2, TMIN to TMAX  
Offset Temperature Drift  
Power Supply Sensitivity  
THROUGHPUT  
0.3  
0.4  
0.33  
0.3  
1
0.3  
1
0.1  
+0.7  
+1  
LSB1  
LSB  
LSB  
LSB  
ppm/°C  
LSB  
REF = VDD = 5 V  
6
6
ppm/°C  
LSB  
VDD = 5 V 5ꢀ  
Full-scale step  
Conversion Rate  
Transient Response  
AC ACCURACY  
0
500  
400  
kSPS  
ns  
Signal-to-Noise  
fIN = 20 kHz, REF = 5 V  
fIN = 20 kHz, REF = 2.5 V  
fIN = 20 kHz  
fIN = 20 kHz  
fIN = 20 kHz, REF = 5 V  
fIN = 20 kHz, REF = 5 V, −60 dB input  
84.5  
85  
84  
−100  
−100  
85  
dB3  
dB  
dB  
dB  
dB  
dB  
dB  
Spurious-Free Dynamic Range  
Total Harmonic Distortion  
Signal-to-(Noise + Distortion)  
84.5  
25  
100  
Intermodulation Distortion4  
1 LSB means least significant bit. With the 5 V input range, one LSB is 305.2 μV.  
2 See the Terminology section. These specifications do include full temperature range variation but do not include the error contribution from the external reference.  
3 All specifications in dB are referred to a full-scale input, FS. Tested with an input signal at 0.5 dB below full scale, unless otherwise specified.  
4 fIN1 = 21.4 kHz, fIN2 = 18.9 kHz, each tone at −7 dB below full scale.  
Rev. A | Page 3 of 24  
 
AD7946  
VDD = 4.5 V to 5.5 V, VIO = 2.3 V to VDD, REF = VDD, TA = −40°C to +85°C, unless otherwise noted.  
Table 3.  
Parameter  
REFERENCE  
Voltage Range  
Load Current  
SAMPLING DYNAMICS  
−3 dB Input Bandwidth  
Aperture Delay  
DIGITAL INPUTS  
Logic Levels  
VIL  
Conditions  
Min  
Typ  
Max  
Unit  
0.5  
VDD + 0.3  
V
μA  
500 kSPS, REF = 5 V  
VDD = 5 V  
100  
9
2.5  
MHz  
ns  
−0.3  
0.7 × VIO  
−1  
0.3 × VIO  
VIO + 0.3  
+1  
V
V
μA  
μA  
VIH  
IIL  
IIH  
−1  
+1  
DIGITAL OUTPUTS  
Data Format  
Pipeline Delay  
Serial 14-bits straight binary  
Conversion results available immediately  
after completed conversion  
VOL  
VOH  
ISINK = +500 μA  
ISOURCE = −500 μA  
0.4  
V
V
VIO − 0.3  
POWER SUPPLIES  
VDD  
VIO  
VIO Range  
Standby Current1, 2  
Power Dissipation  
Specified performance  
Specified performance  
4.5  
2.3  
1.8  
5.5  
V
V
V
nA  
μW  
mW  
mW  
VDD + 0.3  
VDD + 0.3  
50  
VDD and VIO = 5 V, 25°C  
1
3.3  
3.3  
VDD = 5 V, 100 SPS throughput  
VDD = 5 V, 100 kSPS throughput  
VDD = 5 V, 500 kSPS throughput  
3.8  
19  
TEMPERATURE RANGE3  
Specified Performance  
TMIN to TMAX  
−40  
+85  
°C  
1 With all digital inputs forced to VIO or GND as required.  
2 During acquisition phase.  
3 Contact sales for extended the temperature range.  
Rev. A | Page 4 of 24  
AD7946  
TIMING SPECIFICATIONS  
TA = −40°C to +85°C, VDD = 4.5 V to 5.5 V, VIO = 2.3 V to 5.5 V or VDD + 0.3 V, whichever is the lowest, unless otherwise stated.  
See Figure 2 and Figure 3 for load conditions.  
Table 4.  
Parameter  
Symbol  
tCONV  
tACQ  
Min  
0.5  
400  
2
Typ  
Max  
Unit  
μs  
ns  
Conversion Time: CNV Rising Edge to Data Available  
Acquisition Time  
Time Between Conversions  
1.6  
tCYC  
μs  
CNV Pulse Width (CS Mode)  
tCNVH  
tSCK  
10  
ns  
SCK Period (CS Mode)  
15  
ns  
SCK Period (Chain Mode)  
tSCK  
VIO Above 4.5 V  
VIO Above 3 V  
VIO Above 2.7 V  
VIO Above 2.3 V  
SCK Low Time  
SCK High Time  
SCK Falling Edge to Data Remains Valid  
SCK Falling Edge to Data Valid Delay  
VIO Above 4.5 V  
17  
18  
19  
20  
7
ns  
ns  
ns  
ns  
ns  
ns  
ns  
tSCKL  
tSCKH  
tHSDO  
tDSDO  
7
5
14  
15  
16  
17  
ns  
ns  
ns  
ns  
VIO Above 3 V  
VIO Above 2.7 V  
VIO Above 2.3 V  
CNV or SDI Low to SDO D15 MSB Valid (CS Mode)  
VIO Above 4.5 V  
tEN  
15  
18  
22  
25  
ns  
ns  
ns  
ns  
ns  
ns  
ns  
ns  
ns  
ns  
VIO Above 2.7 V  
VIO Above 2.3 V  
CNV or SDI High or Last SCK Falling Edge to SDO High Impedance (CS Mode)  
SDI Valid Setup Time from CNV Rising Edge (CS Mode)  
SDI Valid Hold Time from CNV Rising Edge (CS Mode)  
SCK Valid Setup Time from CNV Rising Edge (Chain Mode)  
SCK Valid Hold Time from CNV Rising Edge (Chain Mode)  
SDI Valid Setup Time from SCK Falling Edge (Chain Mode)  
SDI Valid Hold Time from SCK Falling Edge (Chain Mode)  
SDI High to SDO High (Chain Mode with Busy Indicator)  
VIO Above 4.5 V  
tDIS  
tSSDICNV  
tHSDICNV  
tSSCKCNV  
tHSCKCNV  
tSSDISCK  
tHSDISCK  
tDSDOSDI  
15  
0
5
5
3
4
15  
26  
ns  
ns  
VIO Above 2.3 V  
Rev. A | Page 5 of 24  
 
AD7946  
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS  
Table 5.  
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 indicated in the operational  
section of this specification is not implied. Exposure to absolute  
maximum rating conditions for extended periods may affect  
device reliability.  
Parameter  
Analog Inputs  
IN+1, IN−1  
Rating  
GND − 0.3 V to VDD + 0.3 V or  
130 mA  
REF  
GND − 0.3 V to VDD + 0.3 V  
Supply Voltages  
VDD, VIO to GND  
VDD to VIO  
−0.3 V to +7 V  
7 V  
−0.3 V to VIO + 0.3 V  
−0.3 V to VIO + 0.3 V  
−65°C to +150°C  
150°C  
ESD CAUTION  
Digital Inputs to GND  
Digital Outputs to GND  
Storage Temperature Range  
Junction Temperature  
θJA Thermal Impedance  
10-Lead MSOP  
200°C/W  
48.7°C/W  
10-Lead QFN  
θJC Thermal Impedance  
10-Lead MSOP  
44°C/W  
10-Lead QFN  
2.96°C/W  
Lead Temperature  
Vapor Phase (60 sec)  
Infrared (15 sec)  
215°C  
220°C  
1 See the Analog Input section.  
500µA  
I
OL  
TO  
SDO  
1.4V  
C
L
50pF  
500µA  
I
OH  
Figure 2. Load Circuit for Digital Interface Timing  
70% OVDD  
30% VIO  
tDELAY  
tDELAY  
1
1
2V or OVDD – 0.5V  
2V or VIO – 0.5V  
2
2
0.8V or 0.5V  
0.8V or 0.5V  
NOTES  
1
2
2V IF VIO ABOVE 2.5V, VIO0.5V IF VIO BELOW 2.5V.  
0.8V IF VIO ABOVE 2.5V, 0.5V IF VIO BELOW 2.5V.  
Figure 3. Voltage Levels for Timing  
Rev. A | Page 6 of 24  
 
 
 
 
AD7946  
PIN CONFIGURATIONS AND FUNCTION DESCRIPTIONS  
REF  
VDD  
IN+  
VIO  
1
2
3
4
5
10  
9
REF  
VDD  
IN+  
1
2
3
4
5
VIO  
10  
9
SDI  
AD7946  
TOP VIEW  
(Not to Scale)  
SDI  
AD7946  
TOP VIEW  
(Not to Scale)  
8
SCK  
SDO  
CNV  
8
SCK  
SDO  
CNV  
IN–  
7
IN–  
7
GND  
6
6
GND  
Figure 5. 10-Lead QFN (LFCSP) Pin Configuration  
Figure 4. 10-Lead MSOP Pin Configuration  
Table 6. Pin Function Descriptions  
Pin No.  
Mnemonic  
Type1  
Description  
1
REF  
AI  
Reference Input Voltage. The REF range is from 0.5 V to VDD, and is referred to the GND pin. This pin  
should be decoupled closely to the pin with a 10 μF capacitor.  
2
3
VDD  
IN+  
P
AI  
Power Supply.  
Analog Input. It is referred to IN−. The voltage range, that is, the difference between IN+ and IN−,  
is 0 V to REF.  
4
5
6
IN−  
GND  
CNV  
AI  
P
DI  
Analog Input Ground Sense. Connect to the analog ground plane or to a remote sense ground.  
Power Supply Ground.  
Convert Input. This input has multiple functions. On its leading edge, it initiates the conversions and  
selects the interface mode, chain, or CS. In CS mode, it enables the SDO pin when low. In chain mode,  
the data should be read when CNV is high.  
7
8
9
SDO  
SCK  
SDI  
DO  
DI  
DI  
Serial Data Output. The conversion result is output on this pin. It is synchronized to SCK.  
Serial Data Clock Input. When the part is selected, the conversion result is shifted out by this clock.  
Serial Data Input. This input provides multiple features. It selects the interface mode of the  
ADC as follows:  
Chain mode is selected if SDI is low during the CNV rising edge. In this mode, SDI is used as a data  
input to daisy-chain the conversion results of two or more ADCs onto a single SDO line. The digital  
data level on SDI is output on SDO with a delay of 14 SCK cycles.  
CS mode is selected if SDI is high during the CNV rising edge. In this mode, either SDI or CNV can  
enable the serial output signals when low, and if SDI or CNV is low when the conversion is complete,  
the BUSY indicator feature is enabled.  
10  
VIO  
P
Input/Output Interface Digital Power. Nominally at the same supply as the host interface (1.8 V, 2.5 V,  
3 V, or 5 V).  
1 AI = analog input, DI = digital input, DO = digital output, and P = power.  
Rev. A | Page 7 of 24  
 
AD7946  
TYPICAL PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS  
1.0  
1.0  
0.8  
POSITIVE INL = +0.17LSB  
POSITIVE DNL = +0.20LSB  
NEGATIVE DNL = –0.13LSB  
0.8  
NEGATIVE INL = –0.26LSB  
0.6  
0.6  
0.4  
0.4  
0.2  
0.2  
0
0
–0.2  
–0.4  
–0.6  
–0.8  
–1.0  
–0.2  
–0.4  
–0.6  
–0.8  
–1.0  
0
4096  
8192  
12288  
16384  
0
4096  
8192  
12288  
16384  
CODE  
CODE  
Figure 6. Integral Nonlinearity vs. Code  
Figure 9. Differential Nonlinearity vs. Code  
300000  
250000  
200000  
150000  
150000  
261120  
VDD = REF = 5V  
VDD = REF = 5V  
131592  
129528  
125000  
100000  
75000  
50000  
25000  
0
100000  
50000  
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2009  
200A  
200B  
200C  
200D  
200E  
200F  
2059  
205A  
205B  
205C  
205D  
205E  
CODE IN HEX  
CODE IN HEX  
Figure 7. Histogram of a DC Input at the Code Center  
Figure 10. Histogram of a DC Input at the Code Transition  
0
90  
88  
86  
84  
82  
80  
8192 POINT FFT  
VDD = REF = 5V  
fS = 500kSPS  
fIN = 20.14kHz  
SNR = 85.3dB  
THD = –105.2dB  
–20  
–40  
–60  
SECOND HARMONIC = –106dB  
THIRD HARMONIC = –110dB  
–80  
–100  
–120  
–140  
–160  
–180  
0
20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200 220 240  
FREQUENCY (kHz)  
–10  
–8  
–6  
–4  
–2  
INPUT LEVEL (dB)  
Figure 8. FFT Plot  
Figure 11. SNR vs. Input Level  
Rev. A | Page 8 of 24  
 
AD7946  
90.0  
87.5  
85.0  
82.5  
80.0  
–90  
–95  
15.0  
14.5  
14.0  
13.5  
13.0  
–100  
–105  
–110  
–115  
–120  
SNR  
THD  
SINAD  
SFDR  
ENOB  
2.3  
2.7  
3.1  
3.5  
3.9  
4.3  
4.7  
5.1  
5.5  
2.3  
2.7  
3.1  
3.5  
3.9  
4.3  
4.7  
5.1  
5.5  
REFERENCE VOLTAGE (V)  
REFERENCE VOLTAGE (V)  
Figure 12. SNR, SINAD, and ENOB vs. Reference Voltage  
Figure 15. THD, SFDR vs. Reference Voltage  
90.0  
87.5  
85.0  
82.5  
80.0  
–90  
–100  
–110  
–120  
–130  
REF = 5V  
REF = 5V  
–55  
–35  
–15  
5
25  
45  
65  
85  
105  
125  
–55  
–35  
–15  
5
25  
45  
65  
85  
105  
125  
TEMPERATURE (°C)  
TEMPERATURE (°C)  
Figure 13. SNR vs. Temperature  
Figure 16. THD vs. Temperature  
100  
95  
90  
85  
80  
75  
70  
–60  
–70  
–80  
REF = 5V, –10dB  
–90  
REF = 5V, –1dB  
REF = 5V, –1dB  
–100  
–110  
–120  
REF = 5V, –10dB  
0
50  
100  
150  
200  
0
50  
100  
FREQUENCY (kHz)  
150  
200  
FREQUENCY (kHz)  
Figure 14. SINAD vs. Frequency  
Figure 17. THD vs. Frequency  
Rev. A | Page 9 of 24  
 
AD7946  
3
2
1000  
fS = 100kSPS  
750  
500  
250  
VDD  
1
OFFSET ERROR  
GAIN ERROR  
0
–1  
–2  
–3  
VIO  
0
4.50  
–55  
–35  
–15  
5
25  
45  
65  
85  
105  
125  
4.75  
5.00  
SUPPLY (V)  
5.25  
5.50  
TEMPERATURE (°C)  
Figure 18. Operating Current vs. Supply  
Figure 21. Offset and Gain Error vs. Temperature  
1000  
750  
500  
250  
25  
20  
15  
10  
5
VDD = 5V, 85°C  
VDD = 5V, 25°C  
VDD+VIO  
0
–55  
0
0
20  
40  
60  
80  
100  
120  
–35  
–15  
5
25  
45  
65  
85  
105  
125  
SDO CAPACITIVE LOAD (pF)  
TEMPERATURE (°C)  
Figure 19. Power-Down Current vs. Temperature  
Figure 22. tDSDO Delay vs. Capacitance Load and Supply  
1000  
750  
500  
250  
0
fS = 100kSPS  
VDD = 5V  
VIO  
–55  
–35  
–15  
5
25  
45  
65  
85  
105  
125  
TEMPERATURE (°C)  
Figure 20. Operating Current vs. Temperature  
Rev. A | Page 10 of 24  
AD7946  
TERMINOLOGY  
Integral Nonlinearity Error (INL)  
Effective Number of Bits (ENOB)  
INL refers to the deviation of each individual code from a line  
drawn from negative full scale through positive full scale. The  
point used as negative full scale occurs ½ LSB before the first  
code transition. Positive full scale is defined as a level 1½ LSB  
beyond the last code transition. The deviation is measured from  
the middle of each code to the true straight line (Figure 24).  
ENOB is a measurement of the resolution with a sine wave  
input. It is related to SINAD by the following formula:  
ENOB = (SINADdB − 1.76)/6.02  
and is expressed in bits.  
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)  
THD is the ratio of the rms sum of the first five harmonic  
components to the rms value of a full-scale input signal and is  
expressed in dB.  
Differential Nonlinearity Error (DNL)  
In an ideal ADC, code transitions are 1 LSB apart. DNL is the  
maximum deviation from this ideal value. It is often specified in  
terms of resolution for which no missing codes are guaranteed.  
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)  
SNR is the ratio of the rms value of the actual input signal to the  
rms sum of all other spectral components below the Nyquist  
frequency, excluding harmonics and dc. The value for SNR is  
expressed in dB.  
Offset Error  
The first transition should occur at a level ½ LSB above analog  
ground (152.6 μV for the 0 V to 5 V range). The offset error is  
the deviation of the actual transition from that point.  
Signal-to-(Noise + Distortion) Ratio (SINAD)  
Gain Error  
SINAD is the ratio of the rms value of the actual input signal to  
the rms sum of all other spectral components below the Nyquist  
frequency, including harmonics but excluding dc. The value for  
SINAD is expressed in dB.  
The last transition (from 111 … 10 to 111 … 11) should occur  
for an analog voltage 1½ LSB below the nominal full scale  
(4.999542 V for the 0 V to 5 V range). The gain error is the  
deviation of the actual level of the last transition from the ideal  
level after the offset has been adjusted out.  
Aperture Delay  
Aperture delay is the measurement of the acquisition perform-  
ance and is the time between the rising edge of the CNV input  
and when the input signal is held for a conversion.  
Spurious-Free Dynamic Range (SFDR)  
SFDR is the difference, in decibels (dB), between the rms  
amplitude of the input signal and the peak spurious signal.  
Transient Response  
Transient response is the time required for the ADC to accu-  
rately acquire its input after a full-scale step function is applied.  
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AD7946  
THEORY OF OPERATION  
IN+  
SWITCHES CONTROL  
CONTROL  
MSB  
LSB  
LSB  
SW+  
SW–  
8192C  
8192C  
4096C  
4C  
4C  
2C  
2C  
C
C
C
C
BUSY  
REF  
COMP  
LOGIC  
GND  
OUTPUT CODE  
4096C  
MSB  
CNV  
IN–  
Figure 23. ADC Simplified Schematic  
The control logic toggles these switches, starting with the MSB,  
in order to bring the comparator back into a balanced condition.  
After completing this process, the part returns to the acquisition  
phase, and the control logic generates the ADC output code and  
a BUSY signal indicator.  
CIRCUIT INFORMATION  
The AD7946 is a fast, low power, single-supply, precise 14-bit  
ADC using a successive approximation architecture.  
The AD7946 can convert 500,000 samples per second (500 kSPS)  
and powers down between conversions. When operating at  
100 SPS, for example, it consumes 3.3 μW typically, ideal for  
battery-powered applications.  
Because the AD7946 has an on-board conversion clock, the  
serial clock, SCK, is not required for the conversion process.  
Transfer Functions  
The AD7946 provides the user with an on-chip track-and-hold  
and does not exhibit any pipeline delay or latency, making it  
ideal for multiple multiplexed channel applications.  
The ideal transfer characteristic for the AD7946 is shown in  
Figure 24 and Table 7.  
The AD7946 is specified from 4.5 V to 5.5 V and can be  
interfaced to any of the 1.8 V to 5 V digital logic family. It is  
housed in a 10-lead MSOP or a tiny 10-lead QFN (LFCSP) that  
combines space savings and allows flexible configurations.  
111...111  
111...110  
111...101  
It is pin-for-pin compatible with the 16-bit ADC AD7686.  
CONVERTER OPERATION  
The AD7946 is a successive approximation ADC based on a  
charge redistribution DAC. Figure 23 shows the simplified  
schematic of the ADC. The capacitive DAC consists of two  
identical arrays of 14 binary weighted capacitors, which are  
connected to the two comparator inputs.  
000...010  
000...001  
000...000  
–FSR  
–FSR + 1 LSB  
+FSR – 1 LSB  
+FSR – 1.5 LSB  
–FSR + 0.5 LSB  
During the acquisition phase, the terminals of the array that are  
tied to the comparators input are connected to GND via SW+  
and SW−. All independent switches are connected to the analog  
inputs. Thus, the capacitor arrays are used as sampling capacitors  
and acquire the analog signal on the IN+ and IN− inputs. When  
the acquisition phase is complete and the CNV input goes high,  
a conversion phase is initiated. When the conversion phase  
begins, SW+ and SW− are opened first. The two capacitor  
arrays are then disconnected from the inputs and connected to  
the GND input. Therefore, the differential voltage between the  
inputs IN+ and IN− captured at the end of the acquisition phase  
is applied to the comparator inputs, causing the comparator to  
become unbalanced. By switching each element of the capacitor  
array between GND and REF, the comparator input varies by  
binary weighted voltage steps (REF/2, REF/4 … REF/16,384).  
ANALOG INPUT  
Figure 24. ADC Ideal Transfer Function  
Table 7. Output Codes and Ideal Input Voltages  
Analog Input  
Description  
REF = 5 V  
Digital Output Code Hexa  
FSR − 1 LSB  
4.999695 V  
3FFF1  
2001  
2000  
1FFF  
0001  
00002  
Midscale + 1 LSB 2.500305 V  
Midscale 2.5 V  
Midscale − 1 LSB 2.499695 V  
−FSR + 1 LSB  
−FSR  
305.2 μV  
0 V  
1 This is also the code for an overranged analog input (VIN+ − VIN− above REF − VGND).  
2 This is also the code for an underranged analog input (VIN+ − VIN− below VGND).  
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AD7946  
TYPICAL CONNECTION DIAGRAM  
Figure 25 shows an example of the recommended connection diagram for the AD7946 when multiple supplies are available.  
(NOTE 1)  
V+  
V+  
REF  
5V  
10µF  
(NOTE 2)  
100nF  
100nF  
1.8V TO VDD  
REF  
VDD  
VIO  
SDI  
33  
IN+  
IN–  
0V TO REF  
SCK  
SDO  
CNV  
3- OR 4-WIRE INTERFACE  
(NOTE 5)  
2.7nF  
(NOTE 4)  
AD7946  
(ADA4841  
OR NOTE 3)  
V–  
GND  
NOTES  
1. SEE REFERENCE SECTION FOR REFERENCE SELECTION.  
2. C IS USUALLY A 10µF CERAMIC CAPACITOR (X5R).  
REF  
3. SEE DRIVER AMPLIFIER CHOICE SECTION.  
4. OPTIONAL FILTER. SEE ANALOG INPUT SECTION.  
5. SEE DIGITAL INTERFACE FOR MOST CONVENIENT INTERFACE MODE.  
Figure 25. Typical Application Diagram with Multiple Supplies  
70  
ANALOG INPUT  
Figure 26 shows an equivalent circuit of the input structure of  
the AD7946.  
The two diodes, D1 and D2, provide ESD protection for the  
analog inputs IN+ and IN−. Care must be taken to ensure that  
the analog input signal never exceeds the supply rails by more  
than 0.3 V because this causes these diodes to begin to forward-  
bias and start conducting current. These diodes can handle a  
maximum forward-biased current of 130 mA. For instance,  
these conditions could eventually occur when the input buffers  
(U1) supplies are different from VDD. In such a case, an input  
buffer with a short-circuit current limitation can be used to  
protect the part.  
60  
50  
40  
VDD = 5V  
1
10  
100  
FREQUENCY (kHz)  
1k  
10k  
VDD  
Figure 27. Analog Input CMRR vs. Frequency  
D1  
C
During the acquisition phase, the impedance of the analog  
inputs (IN+ or IN−) can be modeled as a parallel combination  
of capacitor, CPIN, and the network formed by the series connec-  
tion of RIN and CIN. CPIN is primarily the pin capacitance. RIN is  
typically 600 Ω and is a lumped component made up of some  
serial resistors and the on resistance of the switches. CIN is  
typically 30 pF and is mainly the ADC sampling capacitor.  
During the conversion phase, when the switches are opened, the  
input impedance is limited to CPIN. RIN and CIN make a 1-pole,  
low-pass filter, which reduces undesirable aliasing effects and  
limits the noise.  
IN  
R
IN  
IN+  
OR IN–  
C
PIN  
D2  
GND  
Figure 26. Equivalent Analog Input Circuit  
The analog input structure allows the sampling of the  
differential signal between IN+ and IN−. By using this  
differential input, small signals common to both inputs are  
rejected, as shown in Figure 27, which represents the typical  
CMRR over frequency. For instance, by using IN− to sense a  
remote signal ground, ground potential differences between the  
sensor and the local ADC ground are eliminated.  
When the source impedance of the driving circuit is low, the  
AD7946 can be driven directly. Large source impedances  
significantly affect the ac performance, especially total  
harmonic distortion (THD). The dc performances are less  
sensitive to the input impedance. The maximum source  
impedance depends on the amount of THD that can be  
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AD7946  
tolerated. The THD degrades as a function of the source  
impedance and the maximum input frequency, as shown in  
Figure 28.  
Table 8. Recommended Driver Amplifiers  
Amplifier  
ADA4841  
AD8021  
AD8655  
AD8022  
Typical Application  
Very low noise, small and low power  
Very low noise and high frequency  
5 V single-supply, low noise, and low power  
Low noise and high frequency  
–80  
–85  
–90  
OP184  
AD8605, AD8615  
AD8519  
Low power, low noise, and low frequency  
5 V single-supply, low power  
Small, low power, and low frequency  
High frequency and low power  
R
= 250  
=100Ω  
S
–95  
–100  
–105  
–110  
AD8031  
R
S
VOLTAGE REFERENCE INPUT  
R
R
= 50Ω  
= 33Ω  
S
S
The AD7946 voltage reference input REF has a dynamic input  
impedance and should therefore be driven by a low impedance  
source with efficient decoupling between the REF and GND  
pins, as explained in the Layout section.  
0
25  
50  
75  
100  
FREQUENCY (kHz)  
When REF is driven by a very low impedance source, for  
example, a reference buffer using the AD8031 or the AD8603, a  
10 μF (X5R, 0805 size) ceramic chip capacitor is appropriate for  
optimum performance.  
Figure 28. THD vs. Analog Input Frequency and Source Resistance  
DRIVER AMPLIFIER CHOICE  
Although the AD7946 is easy to drive, the driver amplifier  
needs to meet the following requirements:  
If an unbuffered reference voltage is used, the decoupling value  
depends on the reference used. For instance, a 22 μF (X5R,  
1206 size) ceramic chip capacitor is appropriate for optimum  
performance using a low temperature drift ADR43x reference.  
The noise generated by the driver amplifier needs to be  
kept as low as possible to preserve the SNR and transition  
noise performance of the AD7946. Note that the AD7946  
has a noise much lower than most of the other 14-bit  
ADCs and, therefore, can be driven by a noisier amplifier  
to meet a given system noise specification. The noise  
coming from the amplifier is filtered by the AD7946 analog  
input circuit 1-pole, low-pass filter made by RIN and CIN or  
by the external filter, if one is used.  
If desired, smaller reference decoupling capacitor values down  
to 2.2 μF can be used with a minimal impact on performance,  
especially DNL.  
Regardless, there is no need for an additional lower value ceramic  
decoupling capacitor (for example, 100 nF) between the REF  
and GND pins.  
For ac applications, the driver should have a THD perform-  
ance commensurate with the AD7946. Figure 17 shows the  
THD vs. frequency that the driver should exceed.  
For multichannel multiplexed applications, the driver  
amplifier and the AD7946 analog input circuit must settle a  
full-scale step onto the capacitor array at a 14-bit level  
(0.006%). In the amplifiers data sheet, settling at 0.1% to  
0.01% is more commonly specified. This could differ  
significantly from the settling time at a 14-bit level and  
should be verified prior to driver selection.  
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AD7946  
POWER SUPPLY  
SUPPLYING THE ADC FROM THE REFERENCE  
The AD7946 is specified at 4.5 V to 5.5 V. It uses two power  
supply pins: a core supply VDD and a digital input/output  
interface supply VIO. VIO allows direct interface with any  
logic between 1.8 V and VDD. To reduce the supplies needed,  
the VIO and VDD can be tied together. The AD7946 is  
independent of power supply sequencing between VIO and  
VDD. Additionally, it is very insensitive to power supply  
variations over a wide frequency range, as shown in Figure 29,  
which represents PSRR over frequency.  
For simplified applications, the AD7946, with its low operating  
current, can be supplied directly using the reference circuit  
shown in Figure 31. The reference line can be driven by one of  
the following:  
The system power supply directly.  
A reference voltage with enough current output capability,  
such as the ADR43x.  
A reference buffer, such as the AD8031 or AD8603,  
which can also filter the system power supply, as shown  
in Figure 31.  
90  
80  
5V  
VDD = 5V  
70  
10k  
5V 1kΩ  
10µF  
1µF  
AD8603  
(NOTE 1)  
60  
50  
40  
30  
1µF  
47kΩ  
REF  
VDD  
VIO  
AD7946  
NOTES  
1. OPTIONAL REFERENCE BUFFER AND FILTER  
1
10  
100  
1k  
10k  
Figure 31. Example of Application Circuit  
FREQUENCY (kHz)  
Figure 29. PSRR vs. Frequency  
SINGLE-SUPPLY APPLICATION  
The AD7946 powers down automatically at the end of each  
conversion phase and, therefore, the power scales linearly with  
the sampling rate, as shown in Figure 30. This makes the part  
ideal for low sampling rate (even a few Hz) and low battery-  
powered applications.  
Figure 32 shows a typical 14-bit single-supply application. There  
are different challenges to doing a single-supply, high resolution  
design, and the ADA4841 addresses these nicely. The combina-  
tion of low noise, low power, wide input range, rail-to-rail output,  
and high speed make the ADA4841 a perfect driver solution for  
low power, single-supply 14-bit ADCs, such as the AD7946. In a  
single-supply system, one of the main challenges is to use the  
amplifier in buffer mode to have the lowest output noise and  
still preserve linearity compatible with the ADC. Rail-to-rail  
input amplifiers usually have higher noise than the ADA4841  
and cannot be used on their entire input range in buffer mode  
because of the nonlinear region around the crossover point of  
their input stage. The ADA4841, which has no crossover region  
but has a wide linear input range from ground to 1 V below  
positive rail, solves this issue, as shown in Figure 32, where it  
can accept the 0 V to 4.096 V input range with a supply as low  
as 5.2 V. This supply allows using a small, low dropout, low  
temperature drift ADR364 reference voltage. Note that, like any  
rail-to-rail output amplifier at the low end of its output range  
close to ground, the ADA4841 can exhibit some nonlinearity on  
a small region of approximately 25 mV from ground. The  
ADA4841 drives a 1-pole, low-pass filter. This filter limits the  
already very low noise contribution from the amplifier to the  
AD7946.  
1000  
VDD = 5V  
100  
VIO  
10  
1
0.1  
0.01  
0.001  
10  
100  
1k  
10k  
100k  
1M  
SAMPLING RATE (SPS)  
Figure 30. Operating Currents vs. Sampling Rate  
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AD7946  
>5.2V  
independent of the readback timing (SDI). This is useful in low  
jitter sampling or simultaneous sampling applications.  
100nF  
ADR364  
The AD7946, when in chain mode, provides a daisy chain  
feature using the SDI input for cascading multiple ADCs on a  
single data line similar to a shift register.  
100nF  
10µF  
100nF  
ADA4841  
REF  
VDD VIO  
0V TO 4.096V  
33  
The operating mode depends on the SDI level when the CNV  
IN+  
SDI  
SCK  
SDO  
CNV  
CS  
rising edge occurs.  
mode is selected if SDI is high, and chain  
2.7nF  
AD7946  
mode is selected if SDI is low. The SDI hold time is such that  
when SDI and CNV are connected, the chain mode is always  
selected.  
IN–  
GND  
In either mode, the AD7946 offers the flexibility to optionally  
force a start bit in front of the data bits. This start bit can be  
used as a BUSY signal indicator to interrupt the digital host and  
trigger the data reading. Otherwise, without a BUSY indicator,  
the user must time out the maximum conversion time prior to  
readback.  
Figure 32. Example of a Single-Supply Application Circuit  
DIGITAL INTERFACE  
Although the AD7946 has a reduced number of pins, it offers  
flexibility in its serial interface modes.  
CS  
The AD7946, when in  
mode, is compatible with SPI, QSPI™,  
BUSY indicator feature is enabled  
digital hosts, and DSPs, for example, Blackfin® ADSP-BF53x or  
ADSP-219x. This interface can use either 3-wire or 4-wire. A  
3-wire interface using the CNV, SCK, and SDO signals mini-  
mizes wiring connections useful, for instance, in isolated  
applications. A 4-wire interface using the SDI, CNV, SCK, and  
SDO signals allows CNV, which initiates the conversions, to be  
CS  
mode, if CNV or SDI is low when the ADC  
In  
conversion ends (see Figure 36 and Figure 40).  
In chain mode, if SCK is high during the CNV rising edge  
(see Figure 44).  
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AD7946  
are then clocked by subsequent SCK falling edges. The data is  
valid on both SCK edges. Although the rising edge can be used  
to capture the data, a digital host using the SCK falling edge  
allows a faster reading rate, provided it has an acceptable hold  
time. After the 14th SCK falling edge or when CNV goes high,  
whichever is earlier, SDO returns to high impedance.  
CS MODE 3-WIRE, NO BUSY INDICATOR  
This mode is usually used when a single AD7946 is connected  
to an SPI-compatible digital host. The connection diagram is  
shown in Figure 33 and the corresponding timing is given in  
Figure 34.  
With SDI tied to VIO, a rising edge on CNV initiates a  
CS  
conversion, selects the  
mode, and forces SDO to high  
CONVERT  
impedance. Once a conversion is initiated, it continues to  
completion irrespective of the state of CNV. For instance, it  
could be useful to bring CNV low to select other SPI devices,  
such as analog multiplexers, but CNV must be returned high  
before the minimum conversion time and held high until the  
maximum conversion time to avoid the generation of the BUSY  
signal indicator. When the conversion is complete, the AD7946  
enters the acquisition phase and powers down. When CNV  
goes low, the MSB is output onto SDO. The remaining data bits  
DIGITAL HOST  
CNV  
VIO  
DATA IN  
SDI  
SDO  
AD7946  
SCK  
CLK  
CS  
Figure 33. Mode 3-Wire, No BUSY Indicator  
Connection Diagram (SDI High)  
SDI = 1  
tCYC  
tCNVH  
CNV  
tCONV  
tACQ  
ACQUISITION  
CONVERSION  
ACQUISITION  
tSCK  
tSCKL  
SCK  
1
2
3
12  
13  
14  
D0  
tHSDO  
tSCKH  
tDSDO  
D11  
tEN  
tDIS  
SDO  
D13  
D12  
D1  
CS  
Figure 34. Mode 3-Wire, No BUSY Indicator Serial Interface Timing (SDI High)  
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AD7946  
edges. Although the rising edge can be used to capture the data,  
a digital host using the SCK falling edge allows a faster reading  
rate, provided it has an acceptable hold time. After the optional  
15th SCK falling edge, or when CNV goes high, whichever is  
earlier, SDO returns to high impedance.  
CS MODE 3-WIRE WITH BUSY INDICATOR  
This mode is usually used when a single AD7946 is connected  
to an SPI-compatible digital host having an interrupt input.  
The connection diagram is shown in Figure 35, and the  
corresponding timing is given in Figure 36.  
If multiple AD7946s are selected at the same time, the SDO  
output pin handles this contention without damage or induced  
latch-up. Meanwhile, it is recommended to keep this contention  
as short as possible to limit extra power dissipation.  
With SDI tied to VIO, a rising edge on CNV initiates a  
CS  
conversion, selects the  
mode, and forces SDO to high  
impedance. SDO is maintained in high impedance until the  
completion of the conversion irrespective of the state of CNV.  
Prior to the minimum conversion time, CNV could be used to  
select other SPI devices, such as analog multiplexers, but CNV  
must be returned low before the minimum conversion time and  
held low until the maximum conversion time to guarantee the  
generation of the BUSY signal indicator. When the conversion  
is complete, SDO goes from high impedance to low. With a  
pull-up on the SDO line, this transition can be used as an  
interrupt signal to initiate the data reading controlled by the  
digital host. The AD7946 then enters the acquisition phase and  
powers down. The data bits are then clocked out, MSB first, by  
subsequent SCK falling edges. The data is valid on both SCK  
CONVERT  
VIO  
DIGITAL HOST  
CNV  
VIO  
47k  
DATA IN  
IRQ  
SDI  
SDO  
AD7946  
SCK  
CLK  
CS  
Figure 35. Mode 3-Wire with BUSY Indicator  
Connection Diagram (SDI High)  
SDI = 1  
t
CYC  
t
CNVH  
CNV  
tACQ  
tCONV  
ACQUISITION  
CONVERSION  
ACQUISITION  
t
SCK  
t
SCKL  
SCK  
SDO  
1
2
3
13  
14  
15  
t
t
tSCKH  
HSDO  
t
DSDO  
DIS  
D13  
D12  
D1  
D0  
CS  
Figure 36. Mode 3-Wire with BUSY Indicator Serial Interface Timing (SDI High)  
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AD7946  
time and held high until the maximum conversion time to  
CS MODE 4-WIRE, NO BUSY INDICATOR  
avoid the generation of the BUSY signal indicator. When the  
conversion is complete, the AD7946 enters the acquisition  
phase and powers down. Each ADC result can be read by  
bringing its SDI input low, which consequently outputs the MSB  
onto SDO. The remaining data bits are then clocked by subse-  
quent SCK falling edges. The data is valid on both SCK edges.  
Although the rising edge can be used to capture the data, a  
digital host using the SCK falling edge allows a faster reading  
rate, provided it has an acceptable hold time. After the 14th SCK  
falling edge, or when SDI goes high, whichever is earlier, SDO  
returns to high impedance and another AD7946 can be read.  
This mode is usually used when multiple AD7946s are  
connected to an SPI-compatible digital host.  
A connection diagram example using two AD7946s is shown in  
Figure 37, and the corresponding timing is given in Figure 38.  
With SDI high, a rising edge on CNV initiates a conversion,  
CS  
selects the  
mode, and forces SDO to high impedance. In this  
mode, CNV must be held high during the conversion phase and  
the subsequent data readback (if SDI and CNV are low, SDO is  
driven low). Prior to the minimum conversion time, SDI could  
be used to select other SPI devices, such as analog multiplexers,  
but SDI must be returned high before the minimum conversion  
CS2  
CS1  
CONVERT  
DIGITAL HOST  
CNV  
CNV  
SDI  
SDO  
SDI  
SDO  
AD7946  
AD7946  
SCK  
SCK  
DATA IN  
CLK  
CS  
Figure 37. Mode 4-Wire, No BUSY Indicator Connection Diagram  
tCYC  
CNV  
tACQ  
tCONV  
ACQUISITION  
tSSDICNV  
CONVERSION  
ACQUISITION  
SDI(CS1)  
tHSDICNV  
SDI(CS2)  
SCK  
tSCK  
tSCKL  
1
2
3
12  
13  
14  
15  
16  
26  
27  
28  
tHSDO  
tSCKH  
tDSDO  
D11  
tDIS  
tEN  
SDO  
D13  
D12  
D1  
D0  
D13  
D12  
D1  
D0  
CS  
Figure 38. Mode 4-Wire, No BUSY Indicator Serial Interface Timing  
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AD7946  
low. With a pull-up on the SDO line, this transition can be used  
as an interrupt signal to initiate the data readback controlled by  
the digital host. The AD7946 then enters the acquisition phase  
and powers down. The data bits are then clocked out, MSB first,  
by subsequent SCK falling edges. The data is valid on both SCK  
edges. Although the rising edge can be used to capture the data,  
a digital host using the SCK falling edge allows a faster reading  
rate, provided it has an acceptable hold time. After the optional  
15th SCK falling edge or SDI going high, whichever is earlier, the  
SDO returns to high impedance.  
CS MODE 4-WIRE WITH BUSY INDICATOR  
This mode is usually used when a single AD7946 is connected  
to an SPI-compatible digital host, which has an interrupt input,  
and it is desired to keep CNV, which is used to sample the  
analog input, independent of the signal used to select the data  
reading. This requirement is particularly important in  
applications where low jitter on CNV is desired.  
The connection diagram is shown in Figure 39, and the  
corresponding timing is given in Figure 40.  
With SDI high, a rising edge on CNV initiates a conversion,  
CS1  
CONVERT  
CS  
selects the  
mode, and forces SDO to high impedance. In this  
mode, CNV must be held high during the conversion phase and  
the subsequent data readback (if SDI and CNV are low, SDO is  
driven low). Prior to the minimum conversion time, SDI could  
be used to select other SPI devices, such as analog multiplexers,  
but SDI must be returned low before the minimum conversion  
time and held low until the maximum conversion time to  
guarantee the generation of the BUSY signal indicator. When  
the conversion is complete, SDO goes from high impedance to  
VIO  
DIGITAL HOST  
CNV  
47k  
DATA IN  
IRQ  
SDI  
SDO  
AD7946  
SCK  
CLK  
CS  
Figure 39. Mode 4-Wire with BUSY Indicator Connection Diagram  
tCYC  
CNV  
tACQ  
tCONV  
ACQUISITION  
CONVERSION  
ACQUISITION  
tSSDICNV  
SDI  
tSCK  
tHSDICNV  
tSCKL  
SCK  
SDO  
1
2
3
13  
14  
15  
tHSDO  
tDSDO  
tSCKH  
tDIS  
tEN  
D13  
D12  
D1  
D0  
CS  
Figure 40. Mode 4-Wire with BUSY Indicator Serial Interface Timing  
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AD7946  
onto SDO, and the AD7946 enters the acquisition phase and  
CHAIN MODE, NO BUSY INDICATOR  
powers down. The remaining data bits stored in the internal  
shift register are then clocked by subsequent SCK falling edges.  
For each ADC, SDI feeds the input of the internal shift register  
and is clocked by the SCK falling edge. Each ADC in the chain  
outputs its data MSB first, and 14 × N clocks are required to  
readback the N ADCs. The data is valid on both SCK edges.  
Although the rising edge can be used to capture the data, a  
digital host using the SCK falling edge allows a faster reading  
rate and consequently more AD7946s in the chain, provided the  
digital host has an acceptable hold time. The maximum conver-  
sion rate may be reduced due to the total readback time. For  
instance, with a 3 ns digital host setup time and 3 V interface,  
up to four AD7946s running at a conversion rate of 360 kSPS  
can be daisy-chained on a 3-wire port.  
This mode can be used to daisy-chain multiple AD7946s on  
a 3-wire serial interface. This feature is useful for reducing  
component count and wiring connections, for example, in  
isolated multiconverter applications or for systems with a  
limited interfacing capacity. Data readback is analogous to  
clocking a shift register.  
A connection diagram example using two AD7946s is shown in  
Figure 41, and the corresponding timing is given in Figure 42.  
When SDI and CNV are low, SDO is driven low. With SCK low,  
a rising edge on CNV initiates a conversion, selects the chain  
mode, and disables the BUSY indicator. In this mode, CNV is  
held high during the conversion phase and the subsequent data  
readback. When the conversion is complete, the MSB is output  
CONVERT  
CNV  
CNV  
DIGITAL HOST  
SDI  
SDO  
SDI  
SDO  
AD7946  
AD7946  
DATA IN  
A
B
SCK  
SCK  
CLK  
Figure 41. Chain Mode, No BUSY Indicator Connection Diagram  
SDI = 0  
A
tCYC  
CNV  
tACQ  
t
CONV  
ACQUISITION  
CONVERSION  
tSSCKCNV  
ACQUISITION  
tSCK  
tSCKL  
SCK  
1
A
B
2
3
A
B
12  
13  
14  
15  
16  
26  
27  
28  
tHSCKCNV  
tSSDISCK  
tSCKH  
tHSDISCK  
tEN  
D
D
13  
D
12  
D
D
11  
11  
D
1
1
D
0
SDO = SDI  
A
A
A
A
B
tHSDO  
tDSDO  
13  
D
12  
D
B
D
0
D
13  
D
12  
A
D
1
D 0  
A
SDO  
B
B
A
A
B
Figure 42. Chain Mode, No BUSY Indicator Serial Interface Timing  
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AD7946  
Figure 43) SDO is driven high. This transition on SDO can  
be used as a BUSY indicator to trigger the data readback  
controlled by the digital host. The AD7946 then enters the  
acquisition phase and powers down. The data bits stored in  
the internal shift register are then clocked out, MSB first, by  
subsequent SCK falling edges. For each ADC, SDI feeds the  
input of the internal shift register and is clocked by the SCK  
falling edge. Each ADC in the chain outputs its data MSB first,  
and 14 × N + 1 clocks are required to readback the N ADCs.  
Although the rising edge can be used to capture the data, a  
digital host using the SCK falling edge allows a faster reading  
rate and consequently more AD7946s in the chain, provided the  
digital host has an acceptable hold time. For instance, with a  
3 ns digital host setup time and 3 V interface, up to four AD7946s  
running at a conversion rate of 360 kSPS can be daisy-chained  
to a single 3-wire port.  
CHAIN MODE WITH BUSY INDICATOR  
This mode can be used to daisy-chain multiple AD7946s on a  
3-wire serial interface while providing a BUSY indicator. This  
feature is useful for reducing component count and wiring  
connections, for example, in isolated multiconverter applications or  
for systems with a limited interfacing capacity. Data readback is  
analogous to clocking a shift register.  
A connection diagram example using three AD7946s is shown  
in Figure 43, and the corresponding timing is given in Figure 44.  
When SDI and CNV are low, SDO is driven low. With SCK  
high, a rising edge on CNV initiates a conversion, selects the  
chain mode, and enables the BUSY indicator feature. In this  
mode, CNV is held high during the conversion phase and the  
subsequent data readback. When all ADCs in the chain have  
completed their conversions, the near-end ADC (ADC C in  
CONVERT  
DIGITAL HOST  
DATA IN  
CNV  
CNV  
CNV  
SDI  
SDO  
SDI  
SDO  
SDI  
SDO  
AD7946  
AD7946  
AD7946  
A
B
C
SCK  
SCK  
SCK  
IRQ  
CLK  
Figure 43. Chain Mode with BUSY Indicator Connection Diagram  
tCYC  
CNV = SDI  
A
tCONV  
tACQ  
ACQUISITION  
CONVERSION  
ACQUISITION  
tSCK  
tSSCKCNV  
tSCKH  
SCK  
1
2
3
A
4
13  
14  
15  
16  
17  
27  
28  
29  
30  
31  
41  
42  
43  
tSSDISCK  
tHSCKCNV  
tSCKL  
tDSDOSDI  
tHSDISCK  
tEN  
SDO = SDI  
D
13  
D
12  
D
11  
D
1
D 0  
A
A
B
A
A
A
tHSDO  
tDSDO  
tDSDOSDI  
tDSDOSDI  
tDSDOSDI  
SDO = SDI  
B
D
13  
D
D
12  
D
D
11  
B
D
D
1
D
0
D
13  
D
12  
D 1  
A
D 0  
A
C
B
B
B
B
A
A
tDSDOSDI  
SDO  
D
13  
12  
11  
1
D
0
D
13  
D
12  
D
1
D
0
D
13  
D
12  
D
1
D 0  
A
C
C
C
C
C
C
B
B
B
B
A
A
A
Figure 44. Chain Mode with BUSY Indicator Serial Interface Timing  
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AD7946  
APPLICATION GUIDELINES  
LAYOUT  
The printed circuit board that houses the AD7946 should be  
designed so that the analog and digital sections are separated  
and confined to certain areas of the board. The pinout of the  
AD7946, with all its analog signals on the left side and all its  
digital signals on the right side, eases this task.  
Avoid running digital lines under the device because these  
couple noise onto the die, unless a ground plane under the  
AD7946 is used as a shield. Fast switching signals, such as CNV  
or clocks, should never run near analog signal paths. Crossover  
of digital and analog signals should be avoided.  
At least one ground plane should be used. It could be common  
or split between the digital and analog sections. In the latter  
case, the planes should be joined underneath the AD7946s.  
Figure 45. Example of Layout of the AD7946 (Top Layer)  
The AD7946 voltage reference input REF has a dynamic input  
impedance and should be decoupled with minimal parasitic  
inductances. This is done by placing the reference decoupling  
ceramic capacitor close to, and ideally right up against, the REF  
and GND pins and connecting it with wide, low impedance  
traces.  
Finally, the power supplies VDD and VIO of the AD7946  
should be decoupled with ceramic capacitors (typically 100 nF)  
placed close to the AD7946 and connected using short and wide  
traces to provide low impedance paths and reduce the effect of  
glitches on the power supply lines.  
An example of layout following these rules is shown in  
Figure 45 and Figure 46.  
EVALUATING THE AD7946’S PERFORMANCE  
Other recommended layouts for the AD7946 are outlined  
in the documentation of the evaluation board for the AD7946  
(EVAL-AD7946CB). The evaluation board package includes a  
fully assembled and tested evaluation board, documentation,  
and software for controlling the board from a PC via the  
EVAL-CONTROL BRD3.  
Figure 46. Example of Layout of the AD7946 (Bottom Layer)  
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AD7946  
OUTLINE DIMENSIONS  
3.10  
3.00  
2.90  
10  
6
5.15  
4.90  
4.65  
3.10  
3.00  
2.90  
1
5
PIN 1  
0.50 BSC  
0.95  
0.85  
0.75  
1.10 MAX  
0.80  
0.60  
0.40  
8°  
0°  
0.15  
0.05  
0.33  
0.17  
SEATING  
PLANE  
0.23  
0.08  
COPLANARITY  
0.10  
COMPLIANT TO JEDEC STANDARDS MO-187-BA  
Figure 47.10-Lead Mini Small Outline Package [MSOP]  
(RM-10)  
Dimensions shown in millimeters  
0.30  
0.23  
0.18  
3.00  
BSC SQ  
0.50 BSC  
10  
6
5
PIN 1 INDEX  
1.74  
1.64  
1.49  
*
EXPOSED  
PAD  
AREA  
(BOTTOM VIEW)  
0.50  
0.40  
0.30  
1
PIN 1  
INDICATOR  
(R 0.19)  
TOP VIEW  
2.48  
2.38  
2.23  
0.80 MAX  
0.55 NOM  
0.80  
0.75  
0.70  
0.05 MAX  
0.02 NOM  
*
PADDLE CONNECTED TO GND.  
THIS CONNECTION IS NOT  
REQUIRED TO MEET THE  
SEATING  
PLANE  
ELECTRICAL PERFORMANCES  
0.20 REF  
Figure 48. 10-Lead Lead Frame Chip Scale Package [QFN (LFCSP_WD)]  
3 mm × 3 mm Body, Very Very Thin, Dual Lead (CP-10-9)  
Dimensions shown in millimeters  
ORDERING GUIDE  
Model  
AD7946BRM  
AD7946BRM-RL7  
AD7946BRMZ1  
AD7946BRMZRL71  
AD7946BCPZRL71  
AD7946BCPZRL1  
EVAL-AD7946CBZ1, 2  
EVAL-CONTROL BRD3Z1, 3  
Temperature Range  
−40°C to +85°C  
−40°C to +85°C  
−40°C to +85°C  
−40°C to +85°C  
−40°C to +85°C  
−40°C to +85°C  
Package Description  
10-Lead MSOP  
10-Lead MSOP  
10-Lead MSOP  
10-Lead MSOP  
10-Lead QFN (LFCSP_WD)  
10-Lead QFN (LFCSP_WD)  
Evaluation Board  
Evaluation Board  
Package Option  
RM-10  
RM-10  
RM-10  
RM-10  
Ordering Quantity  
Tube, 50  
Reel, 1,000  
Tube, 50  
Reel, 1,000  
Reel, 1,000  
Reel, 5,000  
Branding  
C1E  
C1E  
C4X  
C4X  
CP-10-9  
CP-10-9  
C4X  
C4X  
1 Z = RoHS Compliant Part.  
2 This board can be used as a standalone evaluation board or in conjunction with the EVAL-CONTROL BRD3Z for evaluation/demonstration purposes.  
3 This board allows a PC to control and communicate with all Analog Devices, Inc. evaluation boards ending in the CB designator.  
©2005–2007 Analog Devices, Inc. All rights reserved. Trademarks and  
registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.  
D04656-0-12/07(A)  
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