EVALUATION KIT AVAILABLE
MAX11166
16-Bit, 500ksps, ±5V SAR ADC with
Internal Reference in TDFN
General Description
Benefits and Features
The MAX11166 16-bit, 500ksps, SAR ADC offers excellent AC and DC performance with true bipolar input range,
small size, and internal reference. The MAX11166 measures a Q5V (10VP-P) input range while operating from
a single 5V supply. A patented charge-pump architecture
allows direct sampling of high-impedance sources. The
MAX11166 integrates an optional internal reference and
buffer, saving additional cost and space.
● Industrial Control Systems/Process Control
● High DC/AC Accuracy Improves Measurement
Quality
• 16-Bit Resolution with No Missing Codes
• 500ksps Throughput Rates Without Pipeline Delay/
Latency
• 92.9dB SNR and -103dB THD at 10kHz
• 0.5 LSBRMS Transition Noise
• ±0.2 LSB DNL (typ) and ±0.4 LSB INL (typ)
● Highly Integrated ADC Saves Cost and Space
• ±6ppm/°C Internal Reference
• Internal Reference Buffer
• ±5V Bipolar Analog Input Range
● Wide Supply Range and Low Power Simplify Power Supply Design
• 5V Analog Supply
• 2.3V to 5V Digital Supply
• 25.5mW Power Consumption at 500ksps
• 10μA in Shutdown Mode
● Multi-Industry Standard Serial Interface and Small
Package Reduce Size
• SPI/QSPI™/MICROWIRE®/DSP-Compatible
Serial Interface
• 3mm x 3mm Tiny 12-Pin TDFN Package
● Medical Instrumentation
QSPI is a trademark of Motorola, Inc.
● Automatic Test Equipment
MICROWIRE is a registered trademark of National
Semiconductor Corporation.
Typical Operating Circuit
Selector Guide and Ordering Information appear at end of
data sheet.
This ADC achieves 92.9dB SNR and -103dB THD. The
MAX11166 guarantees 16-bit no-missing codes and Q0.4
LSB INL (typ).
The MAX11166 communicates using an SPI-compatible
serial interface at 2.5V, 3V, 3.3V, or 5V logic. The serial
interface can be used to daisy-chain multiple ADCs in
parallel for multichannel applications and provides a busy
indicator option for simplified system synchronization and
timing.
The MAX11166 is offered in a 12-pin, 3mm x 3mm, TDFN
package and is specified over the -40NC to +85NC temperature range.
Applications
● Data Acquisition Systems
VDD
(5V)
1µF
1µF
±5V
MAX9632
10Ω
14-Bit to 18-Bit SAR ADC Family
VOVDD
(2.3V TO 5V)
AIN+
AIN-
4.7nF
16-BIT ADC
INTERFACE
AND
CONTROL
SCLK
DIN
DOUT
CNVST
HOST
µC
MAX11166
REF
10µF
REF
BUF
AGNDS
19-7673; Rev 0; 7/15
INTERNAL
REFERENCE
GND
REFIO
0.1µF
±5V Input
Internal
Reference
0 to 5V Input
Internal
Reference
0 to 5V Input
External
Reference
14-BIT
500ksps
16-BIT
250ksps
16-BIT
500ksps
18-BIT
500ksps
—
MAX11167
MAX11169
MAX11166 MAX11156
MAX11168 MAX11158
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MAX11161
MAX11165
MAX11160 MAX11150
MAX11164 MAX11154
MAX11262
MAX11163
MAX11162 MAX11152
MAX11166
16-Bit, 500ksps, ±5V SAR ADC
with Internal Reference in TDFN
Absolute Maximum Ratings
VDD to GND.............................................................-0.3V to +6V
OVDD to GND........ -0.3V to the lower of (VDD + 0.3V) and +6V
AIN+ to GND......................................................................... Q7V
AIN-, REF, REFIO, AGNDS
to GND................ -0.3V to the lower of (VDD + 0.3V) and +6V
SCLK, DIN, DOUT, CNVST
to GND................ -0.3V to the lower of (VDD + 0.3V) and +6V
Maximum Current into Any Pin...........................................50mA
Continuous Power Dissipation (TA = +70NC)
TDFN (derate 18.2mW/NC above +70NC)...................1349mW
Operating Temperature Range............................ -40NC to +85NC
Junction Temperature.......................................................+150NC
Storage Temperature Range............................. -65NC to +150NC
Lead Temperature (soldering, 10s).................................. +300NC
Soldering Temperature (reflow)........................................+260NC
Stresses beyond those listed under “Absolute Maximum Ratings” 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 the operational sections of the specifications is not implied. Exposure to absolute maximum
rating conditions for extended periods may affect device reliability.
Package Thermal Characteristics (Note 1)
TDFN
Junction-to-Ambient Thermal Resistance (qJA).......59.3NC/W
Junction-to-Case Thermal Resistance (qJC)............22.5NC/W
Note 1: Package thermal resistances were obtained using the method described in JEDEC specification JESD51-7, using a four-layer
board. For detailed information on package thermal considerations, refer to www.maximintegrated.com/thermal-tutorial.
Electrical Characteristics
(VDD = 4.75V to 5.25V, VOVDD = 2.3V to 5.25V, fSAMPLE = 500ksps, VREF = 4.096V; Reference Mode 3, TA = TMIN to TMAX, unless
otherwise noted. Typical values are at TA = +25NC.) (Note 2)
PARAMETER
SYMBOL
CONDITIONS
MIN
TYP
MAX
UNITS
ANALOG INPUT (Note 3)
Input Voltage Range
AIN+ to AIN-, K =
Absolute Input Voltage Range
Input Leakage Current
5.000
4.096
-K x VREF
+K x VREF
V
AIN+ to GND
-(VDD +
0.1)
+(VDD +
0.1)
V
AIN- to GND
-0.1
Acquisition phase
-10
Input Capacitance
+0.1
+0.001
+10
16
Input-Clamp Protection Current
Both inputs
-20
µA
pF
+20
mA
DC ACCURACY (Note 4)
Resolution
N
No Missing Codes
Offset Error
16
Bits
16
Bits
-7.5
Offset Temperature Coefficient
±0.8
+7.5
±0.006
Gain Error
-4.3
Gain Error Temperature
Coefficient
±1.2
LSB
LSB/°C
+4.3
±0.015
LSB
LSB/°C
Integral Nonlinearity
INL
TA = TMIN to TMAX
-1.2
±0.4
+1.2
LSB
Differential Nonlinearity
DNL
Guaranteed by design
-0.5
±0.2
+0.5
LSB
+8
LSB
Positive Full-Scale Error
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MAX11166
16-Bit, 500ksps, ±5V SAR ADC
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Electrical Characteristics (continued)
(VDD = 4.75V to 5.25V, VOVDD = 2.3V to 5.25V, fSAMPLE = 500ksps, VREF = 4.096V; Reference Mode 3, TA = TMIN to TMAX, unless
otherwise noted. Typical values are at TA = +25NC.) (Note 2)
PARAMETER
SYMBOL
CONDITIONS
Negative Full-Scale Error
Analog Input CMRR
Power-Supply Rejection (Note 5)
MIN
TYP
-8
MAX
+8
UNITS
LSB
CMRR
-1.1
LSB/V
PSR
-4.5
LSB/V
0.5
LSBRMS
Transition Noise
REFERENCE (Note 7)
REF Output Initial Accuracy
VREF
Reference mode 0
REF Output Temperature
Coefficient
TCREF
Reference mode 0
REFIO Output Initial Accuracy
VREFIO
Reference modes 0 and 2
TCREFIO
Reference modes 0 and 2
REFIO Output Temperature
Coefficient
4.092
4.092
REFIO Output Impedance
Reference modes 0 and 2
REFIO Input Voltage Range
Reference mode 1
3.00
Reference Buffer Initial Offset
Reference modes 0 and 1
-500
Reference Buffer Temperature
Coefficient
Reference modes 0 and 1
Required for reference modes 0 and 1,
recommended for reference modes 2 and 3
10
REF Voltage Input Range
VREF
Reference modes 2 and 3
2.5
IREF
V
±7.5
±17
ppm/°C
4.096
4.100
V
±6
±15
ppm/°C
4.096
±6
CEXT
REF Load Current
4.100
10
External Compensation Capacitor
REF Input Capacitance
4.096
kΩ
4.25
V
+500
µV
±10
µV/°C
µF
4.25
V
Reference modes 2 and 3
20
pF
VREF = 4.096V, reference modes 2 and 3
146
µA
AC ACCURACY (Note 6)
VREF = 4.096V, reference
mode 3
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (Note 7)
SNR
fIN = 10kHz
Spurious-Free Dynamic Range
SINAD
SFDR
fIN = 10kHz
92.9
VREF = 4.096V, reference
mode 1
92.8
VREF = 2.5V, reference
mode 3
89.8
Internal reference,
reference mode 0
92.9
VREF = 4.096V, reference
mode 3
Signal-to-Noise Plus Distortion
(Note 7)
91.8
dB
91.1
92.1
VREF = 4.096V, reference
mode 1
92.1
VREF = 2.5V, reference
mode 3
89.3
Internal reference,
reference mode 0
92.3
dB
99.0
-104.3
Total Harmonic Distortion
THD
-103.0
Intermodulation Distortion (Note 8)
IMD
-119.7
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-97.5
dB
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MAX11166
16-Bit, 500ksps, ±5V SAR ADC
with Internal Reference in TDFN
Electrical Characteristics (continued)
(VDD = 4.75V to 5.25V, VOVDD = 2.3V to 5.25V, fSAMPLE = 500ksps, VREF = 4.096V; Reference Mode 3, TA = TMIN to TMAX, unless
otherwise noted. Typical values are at TA = +25NC.) (Note 2)
PARAMETER
SYMBOL
CONDITIONS
MIN
TYP
MAX
UNITS
500
ksps
400
ns
SAMPLING DYNAMICS
Throughput Sample Rate
0.01
Transient Response
Full-scale step
-3dB point
Full-Power Bandwidth
6
-0.1dB point
MHz
> 0.2
Aperture Delay
2.5
ns
Aperture Jitter
< 50
psRMS
POWER SUPPLIES
Analog Supply Voltage
Interface Supply Voltage
Analog Supply Current
VDD
4.75
VOVDD
IVDD
2.3
IOVDD
5.25
V
5.0
6.0
7.0
Reference mode = 2, 3
3.0
3.5
4.0
6.1
10
VOVDD = 2.3V
1.5
2.0
VOVDD = 5.25V
4.3
5.0
0.9
10
OVDD Shutdown Current
Power Dissipation
V
Reference mode = 0, 1
VDD Shutdown Current
Interface Supply Current
5.25
VDD = 5V, VOVDD = 3.3V,
reference mode = 2, 3
25.5
VDD = 5V, VOVDD = 3.3V,
reference mode = 0, 1
37.5
mA
µA
mA
µA
mW
DIGITAL INPUTS (DIN, SCLK, CNVST)
Input Voltage High
VIH
Input Voltage Low
VIL
Input Hysteresis
0.7 x
VOVDD
V
0.3 x VOVDD
V
VHYS
±0.05 x VOVDD
V
Input Capacitance
CIN
10
pF
Input Current
IIN
VIN = 0V or VOVDD
-10
+10
µA
DIGITAL OUTPUT (DOUT)
Output Voltage High
VOH
ISOURCE = 2mA
Output Voltage Low
VOL
ISINK = 2mA
Three-State Leakage Current
Three-State Output Capacitance
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VOVDD
- 0.4
V
-10
15
0.4
V
+10
µA
pF
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MAX11166
16-Bit, 500ksps, ±5V SAR ADC
with Internal Reference in TDFN
Electrical Characteristics (continued)
(VDD = 4.75V to 5.25V, VOVDD = 2.3V to 5.25V, fSAMPLE = 500ksps, VREF = 4.096V; Reference Mode 3, TA = TMIN to TMAX, unless
otherwise noted. Typical values are at TA = +25NC.) (Note 2)
PARAMETER
SYMBOL
CONDITIONS
MIN
TYP
MAX
UNITS
2
100000
µs
CNVST rising to data available
1.35
1.5
µs
tACQ = tCYC - tCONV
0.5
µs
CS mode
5
ns
VOVDD > 4.5V
14
VOVDD > 2.7V
20
VOVDD > 2.3V
26
VOVDD > 4.5V
16
VOVDD > 2.7V
24
VOVDD > 2.3V
30
TIMING (Note 9)
Time Between Conversions
tCYC
Conversion Time
tCONV
Acquisition Time
tACQ
CNVST Pulse Width
SCLK Period (CS Mode)
tCNVPW
tSCLK
SCLK Period (Daisy-Chain Mode)
tSCLK
SCLK Low Time
tSCLKL
SCLK High Time
tSCLKH
SCLK Falling Edge to Data Valid
Delay
tDDO
CNVST Low to DOUT D15 MSB
Valid (CS Mode)
tEN
CNVST High or Last SCLK
Falling Edge to DOUT High
Impedance
tDIS
ns
ns
5
ns
5
ns
VOVDD > 4.5V
12
VOVDD > 2.7V
18
VOVDD > 2.3V
23
VOVDD > 2.7V
14
VOVDD < 2.7V
17
CS Mode
20
VOVDD > 4.5V
3
VOVDD > 2.7V
5
VOVDD > 2.3V
6
ns
ns
ns
DIN Valid Setup Time from SCLK
Falling Edge
tSDINSCK
DIN Valid Hold Time from SCLK
Falling Edge
tHDINSCK
0
ns
SCLK Valid Setup Time to
CNVST Falling Edge
tSSCKCNF
3
ns
SCLK Valid Hold Time to CNVST
Falling Edge
tHSCKCNF
6
ns
ns
Note 2: Maximum and minimum limits are fully production tested over specified supply voltage range and at a temperature of
+25°C. Limits over the operating temperature range are guaranteed by design and device characterization.
Note 3: See the Analog Inputs and Overvoltage Input Clamps sections.
Note 4: Static Performance limits are guaranteed by design and device characterization. For definitions, see the Definitions section.
Note 5: Defined as the change in positive full-scale code transition caused by a Q5% variation in the VDD supply voltage.
Note 6: 10kHz sine wave input, -0.1dB below full scale.
Note 7: See Table 4 for definition of the reference modes.
Note 8: fIN1 ~ 9.4kHz, fIN2 ~ 10.7kHz, Each tone at -6.1dB below full scale.
Note 9: CLOAD = 65pF on DOUT.
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MAX11166
16-Bit, 500ksps, ±5V SAR ADC
with Internal Reference in TDFN
Typical Operating Characteristics
(VDD = 5.0V, VOVDD = 3.3V, fSAMPLE = 500ksps; Reference Mode 3, TA = +25°C, unless otherwise noted.)
OFFSET AND GAIN ERROR
vs. TEMPERATURE
4
Offset Error
Gain Error
AVERAGE OF 128 DEVICES
2
1
1
0
-1
-3
-3
10
35
TEMPERATURE (°C)
60
-4
85
5.15
5.25
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SINGLE DEVICE
1.0
0.5
INL (LSB)
0.2
0.0
-0.2
-0.4
0.0
-0.5
-1.0
-0.6
-1.5
-0.8
1
INL (LSB)
0.5
0.0
-1
-1.0
-2
-1.5
-3
35
TEMPERATURE (°C)
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60
85
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AVERAGE OF 128 DEVICES
MIN INL
0
-0.5
10
MAX INL
3
2
-15
65536
4
1.0
-40
57344
INL vs. TEMPERATURE
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AVERAGE OF 128 DEVICES
MIN DNL
49152
1.5
40960
MAX DNL
32768
OUTPUT CODE (DECIMAL)
DNL vs. TEMPERATURE
2.0
24576
16384
8192
0
65536
57344
49152
40960
32768
24576
16384
8192
0
-2.0
OUTPUT CODE (DECIMAL)
DNL (LSB)
5.05
1.5
0.4
-2.0
4.95
2.0
0.6
DNL (LSB)
4.85
INTEGRAL NONLINEARITY vs. CODE
toc03
SINGLE DEVICE
0.8
-1.0
4.75
VDD (V)
DIFFERENTIAL NONLINEARITY vs. CODE
1.0
Gain Error
-1
-2
-15
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AVERAGE OF 128 DEVICES
0
-2
-40
Offset Error
3
2
-4
OFFSET AND GAIN ERROR
vs. VDD SUPPLY VOLTAGE
4
ERROR (LSB)
ERROR (LSB)
3
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-4
-40
-15
10
35
TEMPERATURE (°C)
60
85
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MAX11166
16-Bit, 500ksps, ±5V SAR ADC
with Internal Reference in TDFN
Typical Operating Characteristics (continued)
(VDD = 5.0V, VOVDD = 3.3V, fSAMPLE = 500ksps; Reference Mode 3, TA = +25°C, unless otherwise noted.)
DNL vs. VDD SUPPLY VOLTAGE
2.0
MAX DNL
AVERAGE OF 128 DEVICES
MIN DNL
2
0.5
1
0.0
-1
-1.0
-2
-1.5
-3
4.85
4.95
5.05
5.15
-4
5.25
AVERAGE OF 128 DEVICES
MIN INL
4.75
4.85
4.95
VDD (V)
OUTPUT NOISE HISTOGRAM
NO AVERAGE
28000
NUMBER OF OCCURRENCES
16000
12000
8000
8000
INITIAL ERROR VOLTAGE ON REF PIN
60
50
3
5
6
7
4.098
8
9
10
4.096
11
12
4.094
13
14
4.092
15
30
20
10
4.0990
4.0985
4.0980
4.0975
4.0970
4.0965
4.0960
4.0955
4.0950
4.0945
4.0940
0
4.0935
85
40
4.0930
60
NUMBER OF OCCURRENCES
4
4.100
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303 Devices
Mean = 4096.0mV
STDEV = 1.2mV
STDEV = 282ppm
2
4.102
VREF (V)
32774
32773
32772
32771
32770
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TEMPERATURE (°C)
32768
OUTPUT CODE (DECIMAL)
INTERNAL REFERENCE VOLTAGE (REF PIN)
vs. TEMPERATURE
35
32767
OUTPUT CODE (DECIMAL)
32766
32765
32764
32763
32762
32774
32773
32772
32771
32770
32769
32768
32767
32766
32765
32764
32763
32762
0
10
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SINGLE DEVICE
STDEV = 0.23 LSBRMS
12000
0
-15
5.25
16000
4000
-40
5.15
20000
4000
4.090
5.05
24000
20000
4.104
VDD (V)
OUTPUT NOISE HISTOGRAM WITH
4 SAMPLE AVERAGE
28000
SINGLE DEVICE
STDEV = 0.45 LSBRMS
24000
NUMBER OF OCCURRENCES
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0
-0.5
4.75
MAX INL
3
1.0
-2.0
INL vs. VDD SUPPLY VOLTAGE
4
INL (LSB)
DNL (LSB)
1.5
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REF PIN VOLTAGE (V)
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MAX11166
16-Bit, 500ksps, ±5V SAR ADC
with Internal Reference in TDFN
Typical Operating Characteristics (continued)
(VDD = 5.0V, VOVDD = 3.3V, fSAMPLE = 500ksps; Reference Mode 3, TA = +25°C, unless otherwise noted.)
REF PIN THERMAL DRIFT SLOPE
70
60
4.0962
4.0961
40
30
4.0960
4.0959
4.0958
20
4.0957
4.0956
-16
-14
-12
-10
-8
-6 -4 -2
0
2
4
THERMAL DRIFT (ppm/°C)
6
8
10
4.0955
12
0
NSAMPLE = 4096
fIN = 10101 Hz
VIN = -0.1dBFS
SNR = 92.7dB
SINAD = 92.4dB
SFDR = 107.4dB
THD = -104.4dB
-40
MAGNITUDE (dB)
-60
-80
-120
-120
100
150
200
-140
250
6.0
7.0
8.0
9.0
SINAD and ENOB vs. FREQUENCY
SINAD
toc17
90
14.5
88
SFDR AND -THD (dB)
15.0
ENOB (bits)
SINAD (dB)
92
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FREQUENCY (kHz)
12.0
13.0
14.0
10.0
14.0
100.0
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SFDR
THD
110
105
100
95
90
VIN = -0.1dBFS
AVERAGE OF 128 DEVICES
85
1.0
11.0
115
15.5
0.1
10.0
120
94
86
toc16
SFDR and -THD vs. FREQUENCY
125
16.0
VIN = -0.1dBFS
AVERAGE OF 128 DEVICES
ENOB
96
5.25
FREQUENCY (kHz)
FREQUENCY (kHz)
98
5.15
-80
-100
50
5.05
-60
-100
0
4.95
NSAMPLE = 16384
fIN1 = 9368.9Hz
VIN1 = -6.1dBFS
fIN2 = 10651Hz
VIN2 = -6.1dBFS
Single Device
IMD = -119.7dBFS
-20
Ref Mode = 3
-40
4.85
TWO TONES IMD
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-20
4.75
VDD (V)
FFT PLOT
0
-140
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AVERAGE OF 200 DEVICES
4.0963
10
MAGNITUDE (dB)
REF
4.0964
50
0
INTERNAL REFERENCE VOLTAGES
vs. VDD VOLTAGE
4.0965
303 Devices
Mean = 2.1ppm/°C
STDEV = 1.9ppm/°C
VREF (V)
NUMBER OF OCCURRENCES
25°C to -40°C
25°C to +85°C
303 Devices
Mean = -7.3ppm/°C
STDEV = 1.9ppm/°C
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80
0.1
1.0
10.0
100.0
FREQUENCY (kHz)
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MAX11166
16-Bit, 500ksps, ±5V SAR ADC
with Internal Reference in TDFN
Typical Operating Characteristics (continued)
(VDD = 5.0V, VOVDD = 3.3V, fSAMPLE = 500ksps; Reference Mode 3, TA = +25°C, unless otherwise noted.)
SNR and SINAD vs. TEMPERATURE
98
SINAD
SFDR AND -THD (dB)
SNR AND SINAD (dB)
92
90
-15
SFDR
105
100
95
90
fIN = 10kHz
VIN = -0.1dBFS
AVERAGE OF 128 DEVICES
-40
THD
110
94
88
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115
SNR
96
86
SFDR and THD vs. TEMPERATURE
toc19
10
35
60
85
85
fIN = 10kHz
VIN = -0.1dBFS
AVERAGE OF 128 DEVICES
-40
-15
10
SNR and SINAD vs. VDD SUPPLY VOLTAGE
98
SINAD
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THD
SFDR
104.0
102.0
92
100.0
90
88
98.0
fIN = 10kHz
VIN = -0.1dBFS
AVERAGE OF 128 DEVICES
4.75
4.85
4.95
5.05
5.15
5.25
96.0
fIN = 10kHz
VIN = -0.1dBFS
AVERAGE OF 128 DEVICES
4.75
4.85
4.95
VDD (V)
5.15
PSR vs. VDD SUPPLY FREQUENCY
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-20
VAIN+ = VAIN- = ±100mV
SINGLE DEVICE
-40
5.05
5.25
VDD (V)
CMR vs. INPUT FREQUENCY
-30
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VVDD= 5.0 ± 250mV
VOVDD = 3.3V
SINGLE DEVICE
-30
-50
-40
PSR (dB)
CMR (dB)
85
THD AND SFDR vs. VDD SUPPLY VOLTAGE
108.0
106.0
94
-60
-50
-70
-60
-80
-70
-90
60
SFDR AND -THD (dB)
SNR AND SINAD (dB)
toc21
SNR
96
86
35
TEMPERATURE (°C)
TEMPERATURE (°C)
0.1
1.0
10.0
FREQUENCY (kHz)
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1000.0
-80
0.1
1.0
10.0
100.0
1000.0
FREQUENCY (kHz)
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Typical Operating Characteristics (continued)
(VDD = 5.0V, VOVDD = 3.3V, fSAMPLE = 500ksps; Reference Mode 3, TA = +25°C, unless otherwise noted.)
VDD SUPPLY CURRENT
vs. TEMPERATURE
8
Ref Mode 0 & 1
5
IOVDD (mA)
5
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CDOUT = 65pF
AVERAGE OF 128 DEVICES
10ksps
4
6
IVDD (mA)
500ksps
AVERAGE OF 128 DEVICES
Ref Mode 2 & 3
7
toc25
OVDD SUPPLY CURRENT
vs. TEMPERATURE
3
2
4
1
3
2
-40
-15
10
35
TEMPERATURE (°C)
60
6
Ref Mode 2 & 3
60
85
toc28
CDOUT = 65pF
AVERAGE OF 128 DEVICES
10ksps
5
IOVDD (mA)
IVDD (mA)
35
4
5
3
4
2
3
1
4.75
4.85
4.95
VDD (V)
5.05
5.15
VDD AND OVDD SHUTDOWN
CURRENT vs. TEMPERATURE
10
0
5.25
toc29
SHUTDOWN CURRENT (µA)
4
2
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35
TEMPERATURE (°C)
60
3.75
VOVDD (V)
85
4.25
4.75
5.25
toc30
AVERAGE OF 128 DEVICES
IOVDD
8
6
-15
3.25
VDD AND OVDD SHUTDOWN
CURRENT vs. SUPPLY VOLTAGE
10
IOVDD
-40
2.75
IVDD
8
0
2.25
IVDD
AVERAGE OF 128 DEVICES
SHUTDOWN CURRENT (µA)
10
500ksps
AVERAGE OF 128 DEVICES
6
2
-15
OVDD SUPPLY CURRENT
vs. OVDD SUPPLY VOLTAGE
toc27
8
7
-40
TEMPERATURE (°C)
VDD SUPPLY CURRENT
vs. VDD SUPPLY VOLTAGE
Ref Mode 0 & 1
0
85
6
4
2
0
2.25
2.75
3.25
3.75
VDD or VOVDD (V)
4.25
4.75
5.25
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16-Bit, 500ksps, ±5V SAR ADC
with Internal Reference in TDFN
Pin Configuration
TOP VIEW
REF
2
VDD
3
AIN+
4
AIN-
5
GND
6
12 AGNDS
+
REFIO 1
MAX11166
EP
11
OVDD
10
DIN
9
SCLK
8
DOUT
7
CNVST
TDFN
Pin Description
PIN
NAME
I/O
FUNCTION
1
REFIO
I/O
External Reference Input/Internal Reference Output. Place a 0.1µF capacitor from REFIO to
AGNDS.
2
REF
I/O
External Reference Input/Reference Buffer Decoupling. Bypass to AGNDS in close proximity with a
X5R or X7R 10µF 16V capacitor. See the Layout, Grounding, and Bypassing section.
3
VDD
I
Analog Power Supply. Bypass to GND with a 0.1µF capacitor for each device and one 10µF
per PCB.
4
AIN+
I
Positive Analog Input
5
AIN-
I
Negative Analog Input. Connect AIN- to the analog ground plane or to a remote-sense ground.
6
GND
I
Power-Supply Ground
7
CNVST
I
Convert Start Input. The rising edge of CNVST initiates conversions. The falling edge of CNVST
with SCLK high enables the serial interface.
8
DOUT
O
Serial Data Output. DOUT will change stated on the falling edge of SCLK.
9
SCLK
I
Serial Clock Input. Clocks data out of the serial interface when the device is selected.
10
DIN
I
Serial Data Input. DIN data is latched into the serial interface on the rising edge of SCLK.
11
OVDD
I
Digital Power Supply. Bypass to GND with a 0.1µF capacitor for each device and one 10µF
per PCB.
12
AGNDS
I
Analog Ground Sense. Zero current reference for the on-board DAC and reference source.
Reference for REFIO and REF.
—
EP
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Functional Diagram
DIN
AIN+
AIN-
INTERFACE
AND CONTROL
16-BIT ADC
MAX11166
AGNDS
SCLK
DOUT
CNVST
CONFIGURATION
REGISTER
CONFIGURATION REGISTER
VDD
OVDD
SW2
SW1
INTERNAL
REFERENCE
10kΩ
REF
BUF
GND
REF
B5
0
0
1
1
B4
0
1
0
1
REFERENCE
MODE
0
1
2
3
REFERENCE SWITCH
STATE
SW2
CLOSED
CLOSED
OPEN
OPEN
SW1
CLOSED
OPEN
CLOSED
OPEN
REFIO
Detailed Description
The MAX11166 is a 16-bit single-channel, pseudodifferential ADC with maximum throughput rates of
500ksps/250ksps. This ADC includes a precision internal
reference that allows for measuring a bipolar input voltage
range of Q5V. Input ranges of ±3.05V to ±5.19V can be
obtained by applying an external reference. Both inputs
(AIN+ and AIN-) are sampled with a pseudo-differential
on-chip track-and-hold.
The MAX11166 measures a true bipolar voltage of Q5V
(10VP-P) and the inputs are protected for up to Q20mA of
overrange current. This ADC is powered from a 4.75V to
5.25V analog supply (VDD) and a separate 2.3V to 5.25V
digital supply (OVDD). The MAX11166 requires 500ns to
acquire the input sample on an internal track-and-hold
and then convert the sampled signal to 16 bits of accuracy
using an internally clocked converter.
Analog Inputs
The MAX11166 can thus convert input signals on AIN+ in
the range of -(K O VREF + AIN-) to +(K O VREF + AIN-)
where K = 5.000/4.096. AIN+ should also be limited to
±(VDD + 0.1V) for accurate conversions. AIN- has an
input range of -0.1V to +0.1V and should be connected
to the ground reference of the input signal source. The
MAX11166 performs a true differential sampling on inputs
between AIN+ and AIN- with good common-mode rejection (see the Typical Operating Circuit). This allows for
improved sampling of remote transducer inputs.
Many traditional ADCs with single supplies that measure
bipolar input signals use resistive divider networks directly
on the analog inputs. These networks increase the complexity of the input signal conditioning. However, the
MAX11166 includes a patented input switch architecture
that allows direct sampling of high-impedance sources.
This architecture requires a minimum sample rate of 10Hz
to maintain accurate conversions over the designed temperature and supply ranges.
The MAX11166 ADC consists of a true sampling pseudodifferential input stage with high-impedance, capacitive
inputs. The internal T/H circuitry feature a small-signal
bandwidth of about 6MHz to provide 16-bit accurate
sampling in 500ns. This allows for accurate sampling of
a number of scanned channels through an external multiplexer.
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Overvoltage Input Clamps
The MAX11166 includes an input clamping circuit that
activates when the input voltage at AIN+ is above (VDD
+ 300mV) or below -(VDD + 300mV). The clamp circuit
remains high impedance while the input signal is within
the range of Q(VDD + 100mV) and draws little to no current. However, when the input signal exceeds this range
the clamps begin to turn on. Consequently, to obtain the
highest accuracy, ensure that the input voltage does not
exceed the range of Q(VDD + 100mV).
To make use of the input clamps, connect a resistor (RS)
between the AIN+ input and the voltage source to limit the
voltage at the analog input and to ensure the fault current
into the devices does not exceed Q20mA. Note that the
voltage at the AIN+ input pin limits to approximately 7V
during a fault condition so the following equation can be
used to calculate the value of RS:
RS =
VFAULT MAX − 7V
20mA
where VFAULTMAX is the maximum voltage that the
source produces during a fault condition.
Figure 1 and Figure 2 illustrate the clamp circuit voltage current characteristics for a source impedance
RS = 1280I. While the input voltage is within the Q(VDD
+ 300mV) range, no current flows in the input clamps.
Once the input voltage goes beyond this voltage range,
the clamps turn on and limit the voltage at the input pin.
Internal/External Reference
(REFIO) Configuration
The MAX11166 includes a standard SPI interface that
selects internal or external reference modes of operation through an input configuration register (see the
Input Configuration Interface section). The MAX11166
features an internal bandgap reference circuit (VREFIO =
4.096V) that is buffered with an internal reference buffer
that drives the REF pin. The MAX11166 configure register allows four combinations of reference configuration.
These reference mode are:
Reference Mode 00: ADC reference is provided by the
internal bandgap feed out the REFIO pin, noise filtered
with an external capacitor on the REFIO pin, then buffered by the internal reference buffer and decoupled with
an external capacitor on the REF pin. In this mode the
ADC requires no external reference source.
Reference Mode 01: ADC reference is provided externally and feeds into the REFIO pin, buffered with the
internal reference buffer and decoupled with an external
capacitor on the REF pin. This mode is typically used
when a common reference source is needed for more
than one MAX11166.
Reference Mode 10: The internal bandgap is used as
a reference source output and feed out the REFIO pin.
However, the internal reference buffer is in a shutdown
state and the REF pin is high impedance. This state
would typically be used to provide a common reference
source to a set of external reference buffers for several
MAX11166.
MAX11166 INPUT CLAMP
CHARACTERISTICS
25
25
AIN+ PIN
20
MAX11166 INPUT CLAMP
CHARACTERISTICS
INPUT SOURCE
AIN+ PIN
INPUT SOURCE
15
15
ICLAMP (mA)
ICLAMP (mA)
10
5
0
-5
5
-5
-10
-15
-25
-15
RS = 1280I
VDD = 5.0V
-20
-40
-30
-20
-10
0
10
20
30
40
SIGNAL VOLTAGE AT SOURCE AND AIN+ INPUT (V)
Figure 1. Input Clamp Characteristics
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RS = 1280I
VDD = 5.0V
-10
-5
0
5
10
SIGNAL VOLTAGE AT SOURCE AND AIN+ INPUT (V)
Figure 2. Input Clamp Characteristics (Zoom In)
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Reference Mode 11: The internal bandgap reference
source as well as the internal reference buffer are both
in a shutdown state. The REF pin is in a high-impedance
state. This mode would typically be used when an external reference source and external reference buffer is used
to drive all MAX11166 parts in a system.
Regardless of the reference mode used, the MAX11166
requires a low-impedance reference source on the REF
pin to support 16-bit accuracy. When using the internal
reference buffer, externally bypass the reference buffer
output using at least a 10FF, low-inductance, low-ESR
capacitor placed as close as possible to the REF pin, thus
minimizing additional PCB inductance. When using the
internal bandgap reference source, bypass the REFIO pin
with a 0.1FF capacitor to ground. If providing an external
reference and using the internal reference buffer, drive
the REFIO pin directly with an external reference source
in the range of 3.0V to 4.25V. Finally, if disabling the
MAX11166 internal bandgap reference source and internal reference buffer, drive the REF pin with a reference
voltage in the range of 2.5V to 4.25V and place at least a
10FF, low-inductance, low-ESR capacitor placed as close
as possible to the REF pin .
When using the MAX11166 in external reference mode,
it is recommended that an external reference buffer be
used. For bypass capacitors on the REF pin, X7R or X5R
ceramic capacitors in a 1210 case size or smaller have
been found to provide adequate bypass performance.
Y5U or Z5U ceramics capacitors are not recommended
due to their high voltage and temperature coefficients.
Maxim Integrated offers a wide range of precision references ideal for 16-bit accuracy. Table 1 lists some of the
options recommended.
Input Amplifier
The conversion results are accurate when the ADC
acquires the input signal for an interval longer than the
input signal's worst-case settling time. The ADC input
sampling capacitor charges during the acquisition period.
During this acquisition period, the settling of the sampled
voltage is affected by the source resistance and the input
sampling capacitance. Sampling error can be estimated
by modeling the time constant of the total input capacitance and the driving source impedance.
Although the MAX11166 is easy to drive, an amplifier buffer is recommended if the source impedance is such that
when driving a switch capacitor of ~20pF a significant
settling error in the desired sampling period will occur. If
this is the case, it is recommended that a configuration
shown in the Typical Operating Circuit is used where at
least a 500pF capacitor is attached to the AIN+ pin. This
capacitance reduces the size of the transient at the start
of the acquisition period, which in some buffers will cause
an input signal dependent offsets.
Regardless of whether an external buffer amp is used or
not, the time constant, RSOURCE × CLOAD, of the input
should not exceed tACQ/12, where RSOURCE is the total
signal source impedance, CLOAD is the total capacitance
at the ADC input (external and internal) and tACQ is the
acquisition period. Thus to obtain accurate sampling in a
500ns acquisition time a source impedance of less than
1042Ω should be used if driving the ADC directly. When
driving the ADC from a buffer, it is recommended a series
resistance (5Ω to 50Ω typical) between the amplifier and
the external input capacitance as shown in the Typical
Operating Circuit.
1) Fast settling time: For multichannel multiplexed applications the driving operational amplifier must be able
to settle to 16-bit resolution when a full-scale step is
applied during the minimum acquisition time.
2) Low noise: It is important to ensure that the driver
amplifier has a low average noise density appropriate
for the desired bandwidth of the application. When the
MAX11166 is used with its full bandwidth of 6MHz, it
is preferable to use an amplifier that will produce an
output noise spectral density of less than 6nV/√Hz, to
ensure that the overall SNR is not degraded significantly. It is recommended to insert an external RC filter
Table 1. MAX11166 External Reference Recommendations
PART
VOUT (V)
TEMPERATURE
COEFFICIENT (MAX)
INITIAL
ACCURACY (%)
NOISE (0.1Hz TO
10Hz) (µVP-P)
PACKAGE
MAX6126
2.5, 3, 4.096, 5.0
3 (A), 5 (B)
0.06
1.35
µMAX-8
SO-8
MAX6325
MAX6341
MAX6350
2.5, 4.096, 5.0
1
0.04, 0.02
1.5, 2.4, 3.0
SO-8
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Transfer Function
at the MAX11166 AIN+ input to attenuate out-of-band
input noise and preserve the ADCs SNR. The effective RMS noise at the MAX11166 AIN+ input is 64FV,
thus additional noise from a buffer circuit should be
significantly lower in order to achieve the maximum
SNR performance.
The ideal transfer characteristic for the MAX11166 is
shown in Figure 3. The precise location of various points
on the transfer function are given in Table 3.
3) THD performance: The input buffer amplifier used
should have a comparable THD performance with that
of the MAX11166 to ensure the THD of the digitized
signal is not degraded.
FFFF
FFFE
OUTPUTCODE (hex)
Table 2 summarizes the operational amplifiers that are
compatible with the MAX11166. The MAX9632 has sufficient bandwidth, low enough noise and distortion to support the full performance of the MAX11166. The MAX9633
is a dual amp and can support buffering for true pseudodifferential sampling.
8001
5 x VREF
4.096
-5 x VREF
-FS =
4.096
+FS =
LSB =
FULL-SCALE
TRANSITION
+FS - (-FS)
65536
8000
7FFF
7FFE
0001
0000
-FS
-FS + 0.5 × LSB
0
+FS - 1.5 × LSB
-FS
INPUT VOLTAGE (LSB)
Figure 3. Bipolar Transfer Function
Table 2. List of Recommended ADC Driver Op Amps for MAX11166
INPUT-NOISE
DENSITY
(nV/√Hz)
SMALL-SIGNAL
BANDWIDTH
(MHz)
SLEW RATE
(V/µs)
THD
(dB)
MAX9632
0.9
55
30
-128
3.9
MAX9633
3
27
18
-130
3.5/amp
AMPLIFIER
ICC
(mA)
COMMENTS
Low noise, THD at 10kHz
Low noise, dual amp, THD at 10kHz
Table 3. Transfer Function Example
CODE TRANSITION
BIPOLAR INPUT (V)
DIGITAL OUTPUT CODE (HEX)
+FS - 1.5 LSB
+4.999771
FFFE - FFFF
Midscale + 0.5 LSB
+0.000076
8000 - 8001
Midscale
0
8000
Midscale - 0.5 LSB
-0.000076
7FFF - 8000
-FS + 0.5 LSB
-4.999924
0000 - 0001
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Input Configuration Interface
Configuring in CS Mode
An SPI interface clocked at up to 50MHz controls the
MAX11166. Input configuration data is clocked into the
configuration register on the falling edge of SCLK through
the DIN pin. The data on DIN is used to program the ADC
configuration register. The construct of this register is
illustrated in Table 4. The configuration register defines
the output interface mode, the reference mode, and the
power-down state of the MAX11166.
Figure 4 details the timing for loading the input configuration register when the MAX11166 is connected in CS mode
(see Figure 6 and Figure 8 for hardware connections).
The load process is enabled on the falling edge of CNVST
when SCLK is held high. The configuration data is clocked
into the configuration register through DIN on the next 8
SCLK falling edges. Pull CNVST high to complete the input
configuration register load process. DIN should idle high
outside an input configuration register read.
Table 4. ADC Configuration Register
BIT NAME
MODE
REF
BIT
DEFAULT
STATE
7:6
LOGIC
STATE
00
5:4
00
CS Mode, No-Busy Indicator
01
CS Mode, with Busy Indicator
10
Daisy-Chain Mode, No-Busy Indicator
11
Daisy-Chain Mode, with Busy Indicator
00
Reference Mode 0. Internal reference and reference buffer are both
powered on.
01
Reference Mode 1. Internal reference is turned off, but internal reference
buffer powered on. Apply the external reference voltage at REFIO.
10
Reference Mode 2. Internal reference is powered on, but the internal
reference buffer is powered off. This mode allows for internal reference to
be used with an external reference buffer.
11
Reference Mode 3. Internal reference and reference buffer are both
powered off. Apply an external reference voltage at REF.
0
Normal Mode. All circuitry is fully powered up at all times.
1
Static Shutdown. All circuitry is powered down.
0
Reserved, Set to 0
00
SHDN
3
0
Reserved
2:0
0
FUNCTION
CNVST
tHSCKCNF
tSSCKCNF
SCLK
0
1
2
3
tHDINSCK
DIN
B7
4
5
6
7
B2
B1
B0
tSDINSCK
B6
B5
B4
B3
Figure 4. Input Configuration Timing in CS Mode
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CNVST
tHSCKCNF
tSSCKCNF
SCLK
0
1
2
3
4
tSDINSCK
DIN
5
6
7
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
B0
B7
B6
B5
B4
B3
B2
B1
B0
tHDINSCK
B7
B6
B5
B4
B3
B2
DATA LOADED TO PART B
SHIFTED THROUGH PART A
B1
DATA LOADED TO PART A
Figure 5. Input Configuration Timing in Daisy-Chain Mode
Configuring in Daisy-Chain Mode
Output Interface
Figure 5 details the configuration register load process
when the MAX11166 is connected in a daisy-chain configuration (see Figure 12 and Figure 14 for hardware connections). The load process is enabled on the falling edge
of CNVST when SCLK is held high. In daisy-chain mode,
the input configuration registers are chained together
through DOUT to DIN. Device A’s DOUT will drive device
B’s DIN. The input configuration register is an 8-bit, firstin first-out shift register. The configuration data is clocked
in N times through 8 O N falling SCLK edges. After the
MAX11166 ADCs in the chain are loaded with the configuration byte, pull CNVST high to complete the configuration
register loading process. Figure 5 illustrates a configuration sequence for loading two devices in a chain.
The MAX11166 can be programmed into one of four output modes; CS modes with and without busy indicator and
daisy-chain modes with and without busy indicator. When
operating without busy indication, the user must externally timeout the maximum ADC conversion time before
commencing readback. When operating in one of the two
busy indication modes, the user can connect the DOUT
output of the MAX11166 to an interrupt input on the digital
host and use this interrupt to trigger the output data read.
Data loaded into the configuration register alters the state of
the MAX11166 on the next conversion cycle after the register is loaded. However, powering up the internal reference
buffer or stabilizing the REFIO pin voltage will take several
milliseconds to settle to 16-bit accuracy.
Shutdown Mode
The SHDN bit in the configuration register forces the
MAX11166 into and out of shutdown. Set SHDN to 0 for
normal operation. Set SHDN to 1 to shut down all internal
circuitry and reset all registers to their default state.
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Regardless of the output interface mode used, digital
activity should be limited to the first half of the conversion
phase. Having SCLK or DIN transitions near the sampling
instance can also corrupt the input sample accuracy.
Therefore, keep the digital inputs quiet for approximately
25ns before and 10ns after the rising edge of CNVST.
These times are denoted as tSQ and tHQ in all subsequent timing diagrams.
In all interface modes, the data on DOUT is valid on
both SCLK edges. However, the input setup time into
the receiving digital host will be maximized when data is
clocked into that digital host on the falling SCLK edge.
Doing so will allow for higher data transfer rates between
the MAX11166 and the digital host and consequently
higher converter throughput.
In all interface modes, it is recommended that the SCLK
be idled low to avoid triggering an input configuration write
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on the falling edge of CNVST. If at anytime the device
detects a high SCLK state on a falling edge of CNVST, it
will enter the input configuration write mode and will write
the state of DIN on the next 8 falling SCLK edges to the
input configuration register.
In all interface modes, all data bits from a previous conversion must be read before reading bits from a new
conversion. When reading out conversion data, if too few
SCLK falling edges are provided and all data bits are
not read out, only the remaining unread data bits will be
outputted during the next readout cycle. In such an event,
the output data in every other readout cycle will appear
to have been truncated as only the leftover bits from the
previous readout cycle are outputted. This is an indication
to the user that there are insufficient SCLK falling edges
in a given readout cycle. Table 5 provides a guide to aid in
the selection of the appropriate output interface mode for a
given application.
CS No-Busy Indicator Mode
16-Bit, 500ksps, ±5V SAR ADC
with Internal Reference in TDFN
Table 5. ADC Output Interface Mode
Selector Guide
MODE
TYPICAL APPLICATION AND BENEFITS
CS Mode,
No-Busy
Indicator
Single or multiple ADCs connected to SPIcompatible digital host. Ideally suited for
maximum throughput.
CS Mode,
With Busy
Indicator
Single ADC connected to SPI-compatible
digital host with interrupt input. Ideally suited
for maximum throughput.
Daisy-Chain
Mode,
No-Busy
Indicator
Multiple ADCs connected to a SPIcompatible digital host. Ideally suited for
multichannel simultaneous sampled isolated
applications.
Daisy-Chain
Mode,
With Busy
Indicator
Multiple ADCs connected to a SPIcompatible digital host with interrupt input.
Ideally suited for multichannel simultaneous
sampled isolated applications.
The CS no-busy indicator mode is ideally suited for
maximum throughput when a single MAX11166 is connected to a SPI-compatible digital host. The connection
diagram is shown in Figure 6, and the corresponding
timing is provided in Figure 7.
A rising edge on CNVST completes the acquisition, initiates the conversion, and forces DOUT to high impedance.
The conversion continues to completion irrespective of
the state of CNVST allowing CNVST to be used as a
select line for other devices on the board. If CNVST is
brought low during a conversion and held low throughout
the maximum conversion time, the MSB will be output at
the end of the conversion.
When the conversion is complete, the MAX11166
enters the acquisition phase. Drive CNVST low to output the MSB onto DOUT. The remaining data bits are
then clocked by subsequent SCLK falling edges. DOUT
returns to high impedance after the 16th SCLK falling
edge, or when CNVST goes high.
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DIGITAL HOST
CNVST
MAX11166
DOUT
DATA IN
DIN
CONFIG
SCLK
CLK
Figure 6. CS No-Busy Indicator Mode Connection Diagram
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CS with Busy Indicator Mode
A rising edge on CNVST completes the acquisition, initiates the conversion and forces DOUT to high impedance.
The conversion continues to completion irrespective of
the state of CNVST allowing CNVST to be used as a
select line for other devices on the board.
The CS with busy indicator mode is shown in Figure 8
where a single ADC is connected to a SPI-compatible
digital host with interrupt input. The corresponding timing
is given in Figure 9.
tCNVPW
CNVST
tCYC
DIN
ACQUISITION
tCONV
tACQ
CONVERSION
ACQUISITION
tSSCKCNF
tSCLK
tSCLKL
tHSCKCNF
1
SCLK
2
3
D15
D14
15
16
tSCLKH
tDDO
tEN
DOUT
14
D13
tDIS
D1
D0
Figure 7. CS No Busy Indicator Mode Timing
CONVERT
OVDD
DIGITAL HOST
CNVST
MAX11166
SCLK
10kΩ
DOUT
DATA IN
IRQ
DIN
CONFIG
CLK
Figure 8. CS With Busy Indicator Mode Connection Diagram
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tCNVPW
CNVST
tCYC
DIN
ACQUISITION
tCONV
tACQ
CONVERSION
ACQUISITION
tSCLK
tSSCKCNF
tSCLKL
tHSCKCNF
SCLK
1
2
3
4
15
tDDO
DOUT
BUSY BIT
D15
D14
D13
16
17
tSCLKH
tDIS
D1
D0
Figure 9. CS With Busy Indicator Mode Timing
When the conversion is complete, DOUT transitions from
high impedance to a low logic level, signaling to the digital
host through the interrupt input that data readback can
commence. The MAX11166 then enters the acquisition
phase. The data bits are then clocked out, MSB first, by
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subsequent SCLK falling edges. DOUT returns to high
impedance after the 17th SCLK falling edge or when
CNVST goes high, and is then pulled to OVDD through
the external pullup resistor.
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Multichannel CS Configuration,
Asynchronous or Simultaneous Sampling
The multichannel CS configuration is generally used
when multiple MAX11166 ADCs are connected to an SPIcompatible digital host. Figure 10 shows the connection
diagram example using two MAX11166 devices. Figure 11
shows the corresponding timing.
Asynchronous or simultaneous sampling is possible by
controlling the CS1 and CS2 edges. In Figure 10, the DOUT
bus is shared with the digital host limiting the throughput
rate. However, maximum throughput is possible if the host
accommodates each ADC’s DOUT pin independently.
A rising edge on CNVST completes the acquisition,
initiates the conversion and forces DOUT to high
impedance. The conversion continues to completion
irrespective of the state of CNVST allowing CNVST
to be used as a select line for other devices on the
board. However, CNVST must be returned high before
the minimum conversion time for proper operation so
that another conversion is not initiated with insufficient
acquisition time and data correctly read out of the
device.
When the conversion is complete, the MAX11166 enters
the acquisition phase. Each ADC result can be read by
bringing its CNVST input low, which consequently outputs
the MSB onto DOUT. The remaining data bits are then
clocked by subsequent SCLK falling edges. For each
device, its DOUT will return to a high-impedance state
after the 16th SCLK falling edge or when CNVST goes
high. This control allows multiple devices to share the
same DOUT bus.
CS2
CS1
CNVST
CNVST
DOUT
MAX11166
DEVICE A
DOUT
DIGITAL HOST
MAX11166
DIN
SCLK
DEVICE B
DIN
CONFIG
SCLK
DATA IN
CLK
Figure 10. Multichannel CS Configuration Diagram
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tCNVPW
tCNVPW
CNVSTA(CS1)
tCYC
CNVSTB(CS2)
DIN
tACQ
tCONV
ACQUISITION
CONVERSION
tSSCKCNF
ACQUISITION
SCLK
1
2
tEN
DOUT
tSCLK
tSCLKL
tHSCKCNF
3
15
tDDO
D15
D14
16
tSCLKH
D13
17
18
19
31
tEN
tDIS
tDIS
D1
D0
D15
32
D14
D13
D1
D0
Figure 11. Multichannel CS Configuration Timing
Daisy-Chain, No-Busy Indicator Mode
The daisy-chain mode with no-busy indicator is ideally
suited for multichannel isolated applications that require
minimal wiring complexity. Simultaneous sampling of
multiple ADC channels is realized on the serial interface where data readback is analogous to clocking a
shift register. Figure 12 shows a connection diagram of
two MAX11166s configured in a daisy chain. The corresponding timing is given in Figure 13.
A rising edge on CNVST completes the acquisition and
initiates the conversion. Once a conversion is initiated,
it continues to completion irrespective of the state of
CNVST. When a conversion is complete, the MSB is
presented onto DOUT and the MAX11166 returns to the
acquisition phase. The remaining data bits are stored
within an internal shift register. To read these bits out,
CNVST is brought low and each bit is shifted out on subsequent SCLK falling edge. The DIN input of each ADC
in the chain is used to transfer conversion data from the
previous ADC into the internal shift register of the next
ADC, thus allowing for data to be clocked through the
multichip chain on each SCLK falling edge. Each ADC
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in the chain outputs its MSB data first requiring 16 × N
clocks to read back N ADCs.
In daisy-chain mode, the maximum conversion
is reduced due to the increased readback time.
instance, with a 6ns or less digital host setup time
3V interface, up to four MAX11166 devices running
conversion rate of 324ksps can be daisy-chained.
rate
For
and
at a
Daisy-Chain with Busy Indicator Mode
The daisy-chain mode with busy indicator is ideally suited
for multichannel isolated applications that require minimal
wiring complexity while providing a conversion complete
indication that can be used to interrupt a host processor
to read data.
Simultaneous sampling of multiple ADC channels is realized on the serial interface where data readback is analogous to clocking a shift register. The daisy-chain mode
with busy indicator is shown in Figure 14 where three
MAX11166s are connected to a SPI-compatible digital host
with corresponding timing given in Figure 15.
A rising edge on CNVST completes the acquisition and
initiates the conversion. Once a conversion is initiated, it
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continues to completion irrespective of the state of CNVST.
When a conversion is complete, the busy indicator is presented onto each DOUT and the MAX11166 returns to the
acquisition phase. The busy indicator for the last ADC in
the chain can be connected to an interrupt input on the
digital host. The digital host should insert a 50ns delay
from the receipt of this interrupt before reading out data
from all ADCs to ensure that all devices in the chain have
completed conversion.
The conversion data is stored within an internal shift register. To read these bits out, CNVST is brought low and
each bit is shifted out on subsequent SCLK falling edge.
The DIN input of each ADC in the chain is used to transfer
conversion data from the previous ADC into the internal
shift register of the next ADC, thus allowing for data to be
clocked through the multichip chain on each SCLK falling
edge. The total of number of falling SCLKs needed to read
back all data from N ADCs is 16 × N + 1 edges, the one
additional SCLK falling edge required to clock out the busy
mode bit from the host side ADC.
CONFIG
CONVERT
CNVST
DIN
CNVST
DA
DOUT
MAX11166
DIN
MAX11166
DEVICE A
DEVICE B
SCLK
SCLK
DIGITAL HOST
DB
DOUT
DATA IN
CLK
Figure 12. Daisy-Chain, No-Busy Indicator Mode Connection Diagram
tCNVPW
CNVST
tCYC
DIN
tCONV
ACQUISITION
tACQ
CONVERSION
ACQUISITION
SCLK
1
2
3
DB15
DB14
tHSCKCNF
14
15
16
17
18
DB1
DB0
DA15
DA14
30
31
32
DA1
DA0
tSCLKH
tDDO
DOUTB
tSSCKCNF
tSCLK
tSCLKL
DB13
Figure 13. Daisy-Chain, No-Busy Indicator Mode Timing
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CONFIG
CONVERT
CNVST
DIN
MAX11166
CNVST
DA
DOUT
DIN
CNVST
MAX11166
DOUT
DB
DIN
MAX11166 DOUT
DEVICE A
DEVICE B
DEVICE C
SCLK
SCLK
SCLK
DC
DIGITAL HOST
DATA IN
IRQ
CLK
Figure 14. Daisy-Chain Mode with Busy Indicator Connection Diagram
tCNVPW
CNVST
tCYC
DIN
tCONV
ACQUISITION
tACQ
ACQUISITION
CONVERSION
tSCLKH
SCLK
1
2
3
4
tSSCKCNF
tSCLK
15
tDDO
16
17
18
19
31
32
33
34
35
47
tHSCKCNF
48
49
DA1
DA10
tSCLKL
DOUTA = DINB
BUSY DA15 DA14 DA13
BIT
DA1
DA0
DOUTB = DINC
BUSY DB15 DB14 DB13
BIT
DB1
DB0
DA15 DA14
DA1
DA0
DOUTC
BUSY DC15 DC14 DC13
BIT
DC1
DC0 DB15 DB14
DB1
DB0
DA15 DA14
Figure 15. Daisy-Chain Mode with Busy Indicator Timing
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In daisy-chain mode, the maximum conversion rate is
reduced due to the increased readback time. For instance,
with a 6ns or less digital host setup time and 3V interface,
up to four MAX11166 devices running at a conversion rate of
322ksps can be daisy-chained on a 3-wire port.
For these devices, the DNL of each digital output code
is measured and the worst-case value is reported in the
Electrical Characteristics table. A DNL error specification
of less than Q1 LSB guarantees no missing codes and a
monotonic transfer function.
Layout, Grounding, and Bypassing
Offset Error
For best performance, use PCBs with ground planes.
Ensure that digital and analog signal lines are separated
from each other. Do not run analog and digital lines parallel
to one another (especially clock lines), and avoid running
digital lines underneath the ADC package. A single solid
GND plane configuration with digital signals routed from
one direction and analog signals from the other provides
the best performance. Connect the GND and AGNDS pins
on the MAX11166 to this ground plane. Keep the ground
return to the power-supply low impedance and as short as
possible for noise-free operation.
A 4.7nF C0G (or NPO) ceramic chip capacitor should be
placed between AIN+ and the ground plane as close as
possible to the MAX11166. This capacitor reduces the
inductance seen by the sampling circuitry and reduces
the voltage transient seen by the input source circuit.
For best performance, connect the REF output to the
ground plane with a 16V, 10FF ceramic chip capacitor
with a X5R or X7R dielectric in a 1210 or smaller case
size. Ensure that all bypass capacitors are connected
directly into the ground plane with an independent via.
Bypass VDD and OVDD to the ground plane with 0.1FF
ceramic chip capacitors on each pin as close as possible to the device to minimize parasitic inductance.
Add at least one bulk 10FF decoupling capacitor to VDD
and OVDD per PCB. For best performance, bring a
VDD power plane in on the analog interface side of the
MAX11166 and a OVDD power plane from the digital
interface side of the device.
Definitions
Integral Nonlinearity
Integral nonlinearity (INL) is the deviation of the values on
an actual transfer function from a straight line. For these
devices, this straight line is a line drawn between the end
points of the transfer function, once offset and gain errors
have been nullified.
For the MAX11166, the offset error is defined at code
center 0x8000. This code center should occur at 0V input
between AIN+ and AIN-. The offset error is the actual voltage required to produce code center 0x8000, expressed
in LSB.
Gain Error
Gain error is defined as the difference between the actual
change in analog input voltage required to produce a top
code transition minus a bottom code transition, and the
ideal change in analog input voltage range to produce the
same code transitions. It is expressed in LSB.
Signal-to-Noise Ratio
For a waveform perfectly reconstructed from digital
samples, signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) is the ratio of the
full-scale analog input (RMS value) to the RMS quantization error (residual error). The ideal, theoretical minimum
analog-to-digital noise is caused by quantization noise
error only and results directly from the ADC’s resolution
(N bits):
SNR = (6.02 x N + 1.76)dB
where N = 16 bits. In reality, there are other noise sources
besides quantization noise: thermal noise, reference
noise, clock jitter, etc. SNR is computed by taking the ratio
of the RMS signal to the RMS noise, which includes all
spectral components not including the fundamental, the
first five harmonics, and the DC offset.
Signal-to-Noise Plus Distortion
Signal-to-noise plus distortion (SINAD) is the ratio of the
fundamental input frequency’s RMS amplitude to the
RMS equivalent of all the other ADC output signals:
Signal
RMS
= 20 × log
SINAD(dB)
(Noise + Distortion) RMS
Differential Nonlinearity
Differential nonlinearity (DNL) is the difference between
an actual step width and the ideal value of 1 LSB.
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Effective Number of Bits
Aperture Delay
The effective number of bits (ENOB) indicates the global
accuracy of an ADC at a specific input frequency and
sampling rate. An ideal ADC’s error consists of quantization noise only. With an input range equal to the full-scale
range of the ADC, calculate the ENOB as follows:
Aperture delay (tAD) is the time delay from the sampling
clock edge to the instant when an actual sample is taken.
ENOB =
SINAD − 1.76
6.02
Total Harmonic Distortion
Total harmonic distortion (THD) is the ratio of the power
contained in the first five harmonics of the converted data
to the power of the fundamental. This is expressed as:
P + P3 + P4 + P5
THD
= 10 × log 2
P
1
where P1 is the fundamental power and P2 through P5 is
the power of the 2nd- through 5th-order harmonics..
Aperture Jitter
Aperture jitter (tAJ) is the sample-to-sample variation in
aperture delay.
Small-Signal Bandwidth
A small -20dBFS analog input signal is applied to an ADC
in a manner that ensures that the signal’s slew rate does
not limit the ADC’s performance. The input frequency is
then swept up to the point where the amplitude of the
digitized conversion result has decreased 3dB.
Full-Power Bandwidth
A large -0.5dBFS analog input signal is applied to an
ADC, and the input frequency is swept up to the point
where the amplitude of the digitized conversion result
has decreased by 3dB. This point is defined as full-power
input bandwidth frequency.
Spurious-Free Dynamic Range
Spurious-free dynamic range (SFDR) is the ratio of the
RMS amplitude of the fundamental (maximum signal
component) to the RMS value of the next-largest frequency component.
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Selector Guide
PART
BITS
INPUT RANGE (V)
REFERENCE
MAX11262
14
0 to 5
External
3mm x 5mm µMAX-10
500
MAX11160
16
0 to 5
Internal
3mm x 5mm µMAX-10
500
MAX11161
16
0 to 5
Internal
3mm x 5mm µMAX-10
250
MAX11162
16
0 to 5
External
3mm x 5mm µMAX-10
500
MAX11163
16
0 to 5
External
3mm x 5mm µMAX-10
250
MAX11164
16
0 to 5
Internal/External
3mm x 3mm TDFN-12
500
MAX11165
16
0 to 5
Internal/External
3mm x 3mm TDFN-12
250
MAX11166
16
±5
Internal/External
3mm x 3mm TDFN-12
500
MAX11167
16
±5
Internal/External
3mm x 3mm TDFN-12
250
MAX11168
16
±5
Internal
3mm x 5mm µMAX-10
500
MAX11169
16
±5
Internal
3mm x 5mm µMAX-10
250
MAX11150
18
0 to 5
Internal
3mm x 5mm µMAX-10
500
MAX11152
18
0 to 5
External
3mm x 5mm µMAX-10
500
MAX11154
18
0 to 5
Internal/External
3mm x 3mm TDFN-12
500
MAX11156
18
±5
Internal/External
3mm x 3mm TDFN-12
500
MAX11158
18
±5
Internal
3mm x 5mm µMAX-10
500
Ordering Information
SPEED (ksps)
Package Information
PART
TEMP RANGE
PIN-PACKAGE
MAX11166ETC+T
-40°C to +85°C
12 TDFN-EP*
+Denotes a lead(Pb)-free/RoHS-compliant package.
T = Tape and reel.
*EP = Exposed Pad.
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PACKAGE
For the latest package outline information and land patterns (footprints), go to www.maximintegrated.com/packages. Note
that a “+”, “#”, or “-” in the package code indicates RoHS status
only. Package drawings may show a different suffix character, but
the drawing pertains to the package regardless of RoHS status.
PACKAGE
TYPE
PACKAGE
CODE
OUTLINE
NO.
LAND
PATTERN NO.
12 TDFN-EP
TD1233+1
21-0664
90-0397
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Revision History
REVISION
NUMBER
REVISION
DATE
0
7/15
DESCRIPTION
Initial release
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