Zero Drift, High Voltage, Low Power,
Programmable Gain Instrumentation Amplifier
ADA4254
Data Sheet
SIMPLIFIED FUNCTIONAL BLOCK DIAGRAM
APPLICATIONS
Universal process control front ends
Data acquisition systems
Test and measurement systems
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The ADA4254 is a zero drift, high voltage, low power
programmable gain instrumentation amplifier (PGIA) designed
for process control and industrial applications. The ADA4254
features 12 binary weighted gains ranging from 1/16 V/V to
128 V/V and three scaling gain options of 1 V/V, 1.25 V/V, and
1.375 V/V, resulting in 36 possible gain settings. The power
consumption of the ADA4254 is a mere 22 mW, making the
device an excellent choice for industrial systems that demand
precision, robustness, and low power.
The zero drift amplifier topology of the ADA4254 self calibrates
dc errors and low frequency 1/f noise, achieving excellent dc
precision over the entire specified temperature range. This high
level of precision maximizes dynamic range and greatly reduces
calibration requirements in many applications.
Rev. B
VDDH
IOUT_HV
EXCITATION
CURRENTS
ADA4254
AVDD
IOUT_LV
+IN1
–IN1
+IN2
–IN2
+
–
ROUT
–
EMI FILTER
–OUT
+
VOCM
RIN
+
–
+OUT
–
+
ROUT
AVSS
DIGITAL CONTROL
7 × GPIO
SPI INTERFACE
DVDD
DVSS
15741-001
Optimized for ADC synchronization
Low power: 22 mW (±12 V supplies)
12 binary gain steps from 1/16 V/V to 128 V/V
3 scaling gains: 1 V/V, 1.25 V/V, and 1.375 V/V
±60 V protected input multiplexer
Excellent dc precision
Low input offset voltage: ±14 μV maximum
Low input offset voltage drift: ±0.08 μV/°C maximum
Gain calibration via ROM
Low gain drift: ±1 ppm/°C maximum
High CMRR: 116 dB minimum, G = 1 V/V
Low input bias current: ±1.5 nA maximum
High input impedance
Integrated input EMI filtering
Wide input supply range: ±5 V to ±28 V
Dedicated output amplifier supplies
7 GPIO ports with special functions
Sequential chip select mode
External multiplexer control
Excitation current sources
SPI port with checksum (CRC) support
Internal fault detection
Wire break test currents
On-chip test multiplexer
28-lead, 5 mm × 5 mm LFCSP, 24-lead TSSOP
Specified temperature range: −40°C to +105°C
±60V OVERVOLTAGE
PROTECTED MUX
FEATURES
VSSH
Figure 1.
The input multiplexer provides ±60 V protection to the high
impedance inputs of the amplifier, while providing the
capability to switch between two input sources. In addition,
integrated electromagnetic interference (EMI) filters block
harsh RF noise from the sensitive inputs of the amplifier.
Various safety features on the ADA4254 detect both internal
and external faults. The serial port interface (SPI) supports
cyclical redundancy check (CRC) error detection to ensure
robust communication. These safety features ease system safety
integrity level (SIL) certification.
Seven general-purpose input/output (GPIO) pins, which can be
configured to provide various special functions, are included in
the ADA4254. An excitation current source output is available
to bias sensors such as resistance temperature detectors (RTDs).
The ADA4254 is specified over the −40°C to +105°C temperature
range and is offered in a compact 5 mm × 5 mm, 28-lead LFCSP
and a 24-lead TSSOP.
COMPANION PRODUCTS
ADCs: AD4007, AD7768, AD7175-2
ADC Drivers: ADA4945-1, LTC6363
Voltage References: ADR4550, ADR3450, LT6656
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ADA4254
Data Sheet
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Features .............................................................................................. 1
SPI Read/Write Error Detection .............................................. 35
Applications ...................................................................................... 1
SPI Command Length Error Detection .................................. 35
General Description ......................................................................... 1
Applications Information ............................................................. 36
Simplified Functional Block Diagram ........................................... 1
Input and Output Offset Voltage and Noise .......................... 36
Companion Products ....................................................................... 1
ADC Clock Synchronization .................................................... 36
Revision History ............................................................................... 3
Specifications .................................................................................... 4
Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) Voltage/Current
Input ............................................................................................. 37
Timing Specifications .................................................................. 8
3-Wire RTD With Current Excitation .................................... 38
Absolute Maximum Ratings ........................................................... 9
High Rail Current Sensing ........................................................ 39
Thermal Resistance ...................................................................... 9
Register Summary .......................................................................... 40
ESD Caution.................................................................................. 9
Register Details ............................................................................... 42
Pin Configurations and Function Descriptions ......................... 10
GAIN_MUX Register Details ................................................... 42
Typical Performance Characteristics ........................................... 11
Software Reset Register (Reset) Details ................................... 43
Theory of Operation ...................................................................... 23
Clock Synchronization Configuration Register (SYNC_CFG)
Details .......................................................................................... 44
Programmable Gain Instrumentation Amplifier .................. 23
Input Multiplexer ....................................................................... 24
EMI Reduction and Internal EMI Filter ................................. 24
Input Amplifier........................................................................... 25
Output Amplifier........................................................................ 25
Power Supplies ............................................................................ 26
ESD Map ...................................................................................... 26
Output Ripple Calibration Configuration .............................. 27
General-Purpose Inputs/Outputs (GPIOs) ............................ 27
Excitation Currents .................................................................... 27
External Clock Synchronization .............................................. 28
Sequential Chip Select (SCS) .................................................... 28
Gain Error Calibration .............................................................. 30
Digital Error Register (DIGITAL_ERR) Details.................... 45
Analog Error Register (ANALOG_ERR) Details .................. 46
GPIO Data Register (GPIO_DATA) Details ......................... 47
Internal Mux Control Register (INPUT_MUX) Details ...... 48
Wire Break Detect Register (WB_DETECT) Details ............ 49
GPIO Direction Register (GPIO_DIR) Details ..................... 50
Sequential Chip Select Register (SCS) Details........................ 50
Analog Error Mask Register (ANALOG_ERR_DIS) Details ... 51
Digital Error Mask Register (DIGITAL_ERR_DIS) Details ..... 52
Special Function Configuration Register (SF_CFG) Details .... 53
Error Configuration Register ................................................... 54
Test Multiplexer Register (TEST_MUX) Details .................. 55
Wire Break Detection ................................................................ 31
Excitation Current Configuration Register
(EX_CURRENT_CFG) Details ................................................ 56
Test Multiplexer ......................................................................... 32
Gain Calibration Registers (GAIN_CALx) Details ............... 57
External Mux Control................................................................ 32
Trigger Calibration Register (TRIG_CAL) Details ............... 58
Digital Interface .............................................................................. 33
Master Clock Count Register (M_CLK_CNT) Details......... 58
SPI Interface ................................................................................ 33
Accessing the ADA4254 Register Map ................................... 33
DIE Revision Identification Register (DIE_REV_ID) Details
....................................................................................................... 58
Checksum Protection ................................................................ 33
Device Identification Registers (PART_ID) Details ............. 58
CRC Calculation ......................................................................... 35
Outline Dimensions ....................................................................... 59
Memory Map Checksum Protection ....................................... 35
Ordering Guide .......................................................................... 59
Read-Only Memory (ROM) Checksum Protection .............. 35
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Data Sheet
ADA4254
REVISION HISTORY
6/2020—Rev. A to Rev. B
Changes to Figure 10 ............................................................................ 11
Changes to Figure 23 ............................................................................ 13
Changes to Figure 37 ............................................................................ 16
Change to Input Multiplexer Section............................................... 24
Changes to External Clock Synchronization Section ....................... 28
Change to Wire Break Detection Section ........................................... 31
Changes to Figure 100 ............................................................................ 36
Change to 3-Wire RTD with Current Excitation Section ............... 38
Change to Table 21.................................................................................. 49
Change to Bits[7:0], DIE_REV_ID[7:0]—Die Revision
Identification Number Section .......................................................... 58
11/2019—Rev. 0 to Rev. A
Changes to Features Section and General Description Section ....... 1
Changes to Static Power Dissipation Parameter, Table 1 ........... 7
Changes to 3-Wire RTD With Current Excitation Section ...... 38
11/2019—Revision 0: Initial Version
Rev. B | Page 3 of 59
ADA4254
Data Sheet
SPECIFICATIONS
TA = 25°C, VDDH = 28 V, VSSH = −28 V, AVDD = 5 V, AVSS = 0 V, DVDD = 3.3 V, DVSS = 0 V, VOCM = AVDD/2, and no load,
unless otherwise noted.
Table 1.
Parameter
OFFSET VOLTAGE
Differential Offset Voltage
Input Offset Voltage (VOSI)
Output Offset Voltage (VOSO)
Differential Offset Voltage
Drift
VOSI/T
VOSO/T
Differential Offset Voltage vs.
VDDH and VSSH (Power
Supply Rejection Ratio
(PSRR)), RTI
Gain (G) = 1/16 V/V
G = 1 V/V
G = 128 V/V
Differential Offset Voltage vs.
AVDD (PSRR), RTI
G = 1/16 V/V
G = 1 V/V
G = 128 V/V
Differential Offset vs. External
Clock Frequency, RTI
G = 1/16 V/V
G = 1 V/V
G = 128 V/V
COMMON–MODE REJECTION
RATIO (CMRR), RTI
CMRR to 60 Hz
G = 1/16 V/V
G = 1 V/V
G = 128 V/V
G = 1/16
G=1
G = 128
Test Conditions/Comments
Total offset, referred to input (RTI) =
VOSI + VOSO
Gain
Min
Typ
Max
Unit
±3
±40
±14
±125
μV
μV
±0.03
±0.98
±0.08
±2.5
μV/°C
μV/°C
TA = −40°C to +105°C1, total offset drift,
RTI = VOSI/T + VOSO / T
Gain
VDDH − VSSH = 10 V to 56 V
80
110
140
90
120
154
dB
dB
dB
66
90
118
76
100
136
dB
dB
dB
±0.2
±0.1
±0.002
μV/kHz
μV/kHz
μV/kHz
102
126
150
dB
dB
dB
dB
dB
dB
AVDD − AVSS = 2.7 V to 5.5 V
Clock frequency = 0.8 MHz to 1.2 MHz
+IN = −IN = −25 V to +25 V, scaling gain = 1 V/V
92
116
140
88
112
136
TA = −40°C to +105°C1
TA = −40°C to +105°C1
TA = −40°C to +105°C1
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Data Sheet
Parameter
GAIN
Input Gain Range
Output Gain Range
Gain Error
Before Calibration
Using Calibration
Coefficient
All Gain Values Except as
Follows:
G = 1/16 V/V, All Scaling
Gains
G = 32 V/V, 64 V/V, All
Scaling Gains
G = 128 V/V, Scaling Gains
1 V/V, 1.25 V/V
G = 128 V/V, Scaling Gain
1.375 V/V
Nonlinearity
NOISE
ADA4254
Test Conditions/Comments
Output voltage (VOUT) = 8.5 V p-p2
Min
Typ
1/16 to 128
1, 1.25, 1.375
V/V
V/V