LTC1850/LTC1851
8-Channel, 10-Bit/12-Bit,
1.25Msps Sampling ADCs
DESCRIPTIO
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The 10-bit LTC®1850 and 12-bit LTC1851 are complete
8-channel data acquisition systems. They include a flexible 8-channel multiplexer, a 1.25Msps successive approximation analog-to-digital converter with sample-and-hold,
an internal 2.5V reference and reference buffer amplifier,
and a parallel output interface. The multiplexer can be configured for single-ended or differential inputs, two gain
ranges and unipolar or bipolar operation.
Flexible 8-Channel Multiplexer
Single-Ended or Differential Inputs
Two Gain Ranges Plus Unipolar and Bipolar
Operation
1.25Msps Sampling Rate
Single 5V Supply and 40mW Power Dissipation
Scan Mode and Programmable Sequencer
Pin Compatible 10-Bit LTC1850 and 12-Bit LTC1851
True Differential Inputs Reject Common Mode Noise
Internal 2.5V Reference
Parallel Output Includes MUX Address
Easy Interface to 3V Logic
Nap and Sleep Shutdown Modes
The ADCs have a scan mode that will repeatedly cycle
through all 8 multiplexer channels and can also be
programmed with a sequence of up to 16 addresses and
configurations that can be scanned in succession. The
sequence memory can also be read back. The reference
and buffer amplifier provide pin strappable ranges of
4.096V, 2.5V and 2.048V. The parallel output includes
the 10-bit or 12-bit conversion result plus the 4-bit
multiplexer address. The digital outputs are powered
from a separate supply allowing for easy interface to 3V
digital logic. Typical power consumption is 40mW at
1.25Msps from a single 5V supply.
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High Speed Data Acquisition
Test and Measurement
Imaging Systems
Telecommunications
Industrial Process Control
Spectrum Analysis
, LTC and LT are registered trademarks of Linear Technology Corporation.
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BLOCK DIAGRA
CH1
CONTROL LOGIC
AND
PROGRAMMABLE
SEQUENCER
CH2
CH3
CH4
8-CHANNEL
MULTIPLEXER
INTERNAL
CLOCK
CH5
M1
SHDN
CS
CONVST
RD
WR
DIFF
A2
A1
A0
UNI/BIP
PGA
M0
OVDD
CH6
CH7
COM
REFOUT
REFIN
REFCOMP
2.5V
REFERENCE
REF AMP
12-BIT
1.25Msps ADC
DATA
LATCHES
OUTPUT
DRIVERS
BUSY
DIFFOUT/S6
A2OUT/S5
A1OUT/S4
A0OUT/S3
D11/S2
D10/S1
D9/S0
D8
D7
D6
D5
D4
D3
D2
D1
D0
Integral Linearity, LTC1851
1.00
INL COC ERROR (LSBs)
LTC1851
CH0
0.50
0.00
–0.50
–1.00
0
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OGND
1851 BD
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ABSOLUTE
RATI GS
OVDD = VDD (Notes 1, 2)
Supply Voltage (VDD) ................................................. 6V
Analog Input Voltage (Note 3) ..... – 0.3V to (VDD + 0.3V)
Digital Input Voltage (Note 4) ....................– 0.3V to 10V
Digital Output Voltage .................. – 0.3V to (VDD + 0.3V)
Power Dissipation .............................................. 500mW
Ambient Operating Temperature Range
LTC1850C/LTC1851C ............................ 0°C to 70°C
LTC1850I/LTC1851I .......................... – 40°C to 85°C
Storage Temperature Range ................. – 65°C to 150°C
Lead Temperature (Soldering, 10 sec)................ 300°C
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PACKAGE/ORDER I FOR ATIO
TOP VIEW
CH0
1
48 M1
CH1
2
47 SHDN
CH2
3
46 CS
CH3
4
45 CONVST
CH4
5
44 RD
CH5
6
43 WR
CH6
7
42 DIFF
CH7
8
COM
9
REFOUT 10
REFIN 11
REFCOMP 12
ORDER PART
NUMBER
TOP VIEW
CH0
1
48 M1
CH1
2
47 SHDN
CH2
3
46 CS
CH3
4
45 CONVST
CH4
5
44 RD
CH5
6
43 WR
CH6
7
42 DIFF
41 A2
CH7
8
41 A2
40 A1
COM
9
40 A1
39 A0
REFOUT 10
39 A0
LTC1850CFW
LTC1850IFW
38 UNI/BIP
37 PGA
REFIN 11
REFCOMP 12
LTC1851CFW
LTC1851IFW
38 UNI/BIP
37 PGA
GND 13
36 M0
GND 13
36 M0
VDD 14
35 OVDD
VDD 14
35 OVDD
VDD 15
34 OGND
VDD 15
34 OGND
GND 16
33 BUSY
GND 16
33 BUSY
DIFFOUT/S6 17
32 NC
DIFFOUT/S6 17
32 D0
A2OUT/S5 18
31 NC
A2OUT/S5 18
31 D1
A1OUT/S4 19
30 D0
A1OUT/S4 19
30 D2
A0OUT/S3 20
29 D1
A0OUT/S3 20
29 D3
D9/S2 21
28 D2
D11/S2 21
28 D4
D8/S1 22
27 D3
D10/S1 22
27 D5
D7/S0 23
26 D4
D9/S0 23
26 D6
D6 24
25 D5
D8 24
25 D7
FW PACKAGE
48-LEAD PLASTIC TSSOP
TJMAX = 150°C, θJA = 110°C/W
ORDER PART
NUMBER
FW PACKAGE
48-LEAD PLASTIC TSSOP
TJMAX = 150°C, θJA = 110°C/W
Consult LTC Marketing for parts specified with wider operating temperature ranges.
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CO VERTER CHARACTERISTICS
The ● denotes the specifications which apply over the full operating
temperature range, otherwise specifications are at TA = 25°C. (Notes 5, 6)
PARAMETER
CONDITIONS
MIN
Resolution (No Missing Codes)
Integral Linearity Error
●
(Note 7)
Differential Linearity Error
Offset Error (Bipolar and Unipolar)
Gain = 1 (PGA = 1)
Gain = 1 (PGA = 1)
Gain = 2 (PGA = 0)
(Note 8)
REFCOMP ≥ 2V
REFCOMP ≥ 2V
LTC1850
LTC1851
TYP
MAX MIN
TYP
MAX
10
12
±0.25
± 0.5
±0.35
±1
LSB
●
±0.25
±0.5
±0.25
±1
LSB
●
●
±0.5
±1
±2
±2
±4
±1
±2
±5
±7
±10
LSB
LSB
LSB
±0.5
±1
LSB
±2
±4
±6
±10
LSB
LSB
±0.5
±1
LSB
±2
±4
±6
±10
LSB
LSB
±0.5
±1
LSB
With External 4.096V Reference
Applied to REFCOMP (Note 12)
Unipolar Gain Error Match
Bipolar Gain Error
Gain = 1 (PGA = 1)
Gain = 2 (PGA = 0)
Bits
●
Offset Error Match
Unipolar Gain Error
Gain = 1 (PGA = 1)
Gain = 2 (PGA = 0)
UNITS
With External 4.096V Reference
Applied to REFCOMP (Note 12)
Bipolar Gain Error Match
Full-Scale Error Temperature Coefficient
15
15
ppm/°C
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A ALOG I PUT The ● denotes the specifications which apply over the full operating temperature range, otherwise
specifications are at TA = 25°C. (Note 5)
SYMBOL
PARAMETER
CONDITIONS
MIN
TYP
MAX
VIN
Analog Input Range (Note 9)
Unipolar, Gain = 1 (PGA = 1)
Unipolar, Gain = 2 (PGA = 0)
Bipolar, Gain = 1 (PGA = 1)
Bipolar, Gain = 2 (PGA = 0)
4.75V ≤ VDD ≤ 5.25V
IIN
Analog Input Leakage Current
VIN > 0V < VDD, All Channels
CIN
Analog Input Capacitance
Between Conversions (Gain = 1)
Between Conversions (Gain = 2)
During Conversions
tACQ
Sample-and-Hold Acquisition Time
●
50
150
ns
tS(MUX)
Multiplexer Settling Time (Includes tACQ)
●
50
150
ns
tAP
Sample-and-Hold Aperture Delay Time
tjitter
Sample-and-Hold Aperture Delay Time Jitter
CMRR
Analog Input Common Mode Rejection Ratio
0 – REFCOMP
0 – REFCOMP/2
±REFCOMP/2
±REFCOMP/4
15
25
5
– 0.5
0V < (AIN – = AIN +) < 5V
V
V
V
V
±1
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UNITS
µA
pF
pF
pF
ns
2
psRMS
60
dB
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DY A IC ACCURACY
(Note 5)
SYMBOL
PARAMETER
CONDITIONS
SNR
Signal-to-Noise Ratio
Unipolar, PGA = 0
Unipolar, PGA = 1
Bipolar, PGA = 0
Bipolar, PGA = 1
47kHz Input Signal
Signal-to-(Noise + Distortion) Ratio
Unipolar, PGA = 0
Unipolar, PGA = 1
Bipolar, PGA = 0
Bipolar, PGA = 1
47kHz Input Signal
Total Harmonic Distortion
Unipolar, PGA = 0
Unipolar, PGA = 1
Bipolar, PGA = 0
Bipolar, PGA = 1
47kHz Input Signal,
First 5 Harmonics
Spurious-Free Dynamic Range
Unipolar, PGA = 0
Unipolar, PGA = 1
Bipolar, PGA = 0
Bipolar, PGA = 1
47kHz Input Signal
S/(N+D)
THD
SFDR
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I TER AL REFERE CE
MIN
LTC1850
TYP
MAX
LTC1851
TYP
MAX
MIN
UNITS
61.6
61.7
61.6
61.7
71
72
71
72
dB
dB
dB
dB
61.0
61.0
61.0
61.2
70
71
71
72
dB
dB
dB
dB
–76
–78
–81
–80
–80
–82
–87
–86
dB
dB
dB
dB
74
80
84
82
82
86
90
88
dB
dB
dB
dB
TA = 25°C. (Notes 5, 6)
PARAMETER
CONDITIONS
MIN
TYP
MAX
UNITS
REFOUT Output Voltage
IOUT = 0
2.48
2.50
2.52
V
REFOUT Output Temperature Coefficient
IOUT = 0
±15
REFOUT Line Regulation
ppm/°C
0.01
LSB/V
Reference Buffer Gain
VREFCOMP/VREFIN
1.636
1.638
1.640
V/V
REFCOMP Output Voltage
External 2.5V Reference
Internal 2.5V Reference
4.090
4.060
4.096
4.096
4.100
4.132
V
V
REFCOMP Impedance
REFIN = VDD
6.4
kΩ
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DIGITAL I PUTS A D DIGITAL OUTPUTS
The ● denotes the specifications which apply over the
full operating temperature range, otherwise specifications are at TA = 25°C. (Note 5)
SYMBOL
PARAMETER
VIH
High Level Input Voltage
VDD = 5.25V
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VIL
Low Level Input Voltage
VDD = 4.75V
IIN
Digital Input Current
VIN = 0V to VDD
CIN
Digital Input Capacitance
VOH
High Level Output Voltage
VOL
Low Level Output Voltage
CONDITIONS
MIN
MAX
UNITS
●
0.8
V
●
±5
µA
VDD = 4.75V, IO = –10µA
VDD = 4.75V, IO = – 200µA
●
VDD = 4.75V, IO = 160µA
VDD = 4.75V, IO = 1.6mA
●
TYP
2.4
V
2
pF
4.5
V
V
4.0
0.05
0.10
IOZ
Hi-Z Output Leakage D11 to D0, ADOUT, A1OUT, A2OUT, DIFFOUT VOUT = 0V to VDD, CS High
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COZ
Hi-Z Capacitance D11 to D0, ADOUT, A1OUT, A2OUT, DIFFOUT
CS High (Note 9)
●
ISOURCE
Output Source Current
VOUT = 0V
– 20
ISINK
Output Sink Current
VOUT = VDD
30
0.4
V
V
±10
µA
15
pF
mA
mA
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The ● denotes the specifications which apply over the full operating temperature
range, otherwise specifications are at TA = 25°C. (Note 5)
SYMBOL
PARAMETER
CONDITIONS
MAX
UNITS
VDD
Positive Supply Voltage
(Note 10)
●
4.75
MIN
TYP
5.25
V
OVDD
Output Positive Supply Voltage
(Note 10)
●
2.7
5.25
V
IDD
Positive Supply Current
VDD = VDD = OVDD = 5V,
fSAMPLE = 1.25MHz
●
8
10
mA
PDISS
Power Dissipation
●
40
50
mW
Power Down Positive Supply Current
Nap Mode
Sleep Mode
SHDN = 0V, CS = 0V
SHDN = 0V, CS = 5V
1
50
mA
µA
Power Down Power Dissipation
Nap Mode
Sleep Mode
SHDN = 0V, CS = 0V
SHDN = 0V, CS = 5V
5
0.25
mW
mW
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The ● denotes the specifications which apply over the full operating temperature
range, otherwise specifications are at TA = 25°C. (Note 5)
SYMBOL
PARAMETER
fSAMPLE(MAX)
Maximum Sampling Frequency
Acquisition + Conversion
CONDITIONS
●
●
MIN
MAX
UNITS
800
MHz
ns
tCONV
Conversion Time
tACQ
Acquisition Time
●
650
ns
●
150
ns
t1
CS to RD Setup Time
(Notes 9, 10)
●
0
t2
CS to CONVST Setup Time
(Notes 9, 10)
●
10
t3
CS to SHDN Setup Time
(Notes 9, 10)
200
ns
t4
SHDN to CONVST Wake-Up Time
Nap Mode (Note 10)
Sleep Mode, 10µF REFCOMP
Bypass Capacitor (Note 10)
200
10
ns
ms
t5
CONVST Low Time
(Notes 10, 11)
t6
CONVST to BUSY Delay
CL = 25pF
●
TYP
1.25
ns
ns
50
ns
10
60
●
t7
Data Ready Before BUSY
●
t8
Delay Between Conversions
t9
Wait Time RD After BUSY
t10
Data Access Time After RD
(Note 10)
20
15
35
50
ns
●
–5
ns
CL = 25pF
CL = 100pF
20
35
45
ns
ns
25
45
60
ns
ns
10
30
35
40
ns
ns
ns
●
BUS Relinquish Time
0°C to 70°C
– 40°C to 85°C
t12
RD Low Time
t13
CONVST High Time
t14
Latch Setup Time
t15
Latch Hold Time
t16
WR Low Time
ns
ns
●
●
t11
ns
ns
●
●
●
t10
ns
(Note 10)
●
50
ns
(Notes 9, 10)
●
10
ns
(Notes 9, 10)
●
10
ns
(Note 10)
●
50
ns
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The ● denotes the specifications which apply over the full operating temperature
range, otherwise specifications are at TA = 25°C. (Note 5)
SYMBOL
PARAMETER
CONDITIONS
t17
WR High Time
(Note 10)
●
50
ns
t18
M1 to M0 Setup Time
(Notes 9, 10)
●
10
ns
t19
M0 to BUSY Delay
M1 High
t20
M0 to WR (or RD) Setup Time
(Notes 9, 10)
●
t19
ns
t21
M0 High Pulse Width
(Note 10)
●
50
ns
t22
RD High Time Between Readback Reads
(Note 10)
●
50
ns
t23
Last WR (or RD) to M0
(Note 10)
●
10
ns
t24
M0 to RD Setup Time
(Notes 9, 10)
●
t19
ns
t25
M0 to CONVST
(Note 10)
●
t19
ns
t26
Aperture Delay
– 0.5
t27
Aperture Jitter
2
Note 1: Absolute maximum ratings are those values beyond which the life
of a device may be impaired.
Note 2: All voltage values are with respect to ground with GND, OGND and
GND wired together unless otherwise noted.
Note 3: When these pin voltages are taken below ground or above VDD,
they will be clamped by internal diodes. This product can handle input
currents of 100mA below ground or above VDD without latchup.
Note 4: When these pin voltages are taken below ground, they will be
clamped by internal diodes. This product can handle input currents of
100mA below ground without latchup. These pins are not clamped to VDD.
Note 5: VDD = 4.75V to 5.25V, fSAMPLE = 1.25MHz, tr = tf = 2ns unless
otherwise specified.
Note 6: Linearity, offset and full-scale specifications apply for a singleended input on any channel with COM grounded.
MIN
TYP
20
MAX
UNITS
ns
ns
psRMS
Note 7: Integral nonlinearity is defined as the deviation of a code from a
straight line passing through the actual end points of the transfer curve.
The deviation is measured from the center of the quantization band.
Note 8: Bipolar offset is the offset voltage measured from – 0.5LSB when
the output code flickers between 0111 1111 1111 and 1000 0000 0000 for
LTC1851 and between 01 1111 1111 and 10 0000 0000 for LTC1850.
Note 9: Guaranteed by design, not subject to test.
Note 10: Recommended operating conditions.
Note 11: The falling CONVST edge starts a conversion. If CONVST returns
high at a critical point during the conversion it can create small errors. For
the best results, ensure that CONVST returns high either within 400ns
after the start of the conversion or after BUSY rises.
Note 12: The analog input range is determined by the voltage on
REFCOMP. The gain error specification is tested with an external 4.096V
but is valid for any value of REFCOMP.
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Typical DNL, PGA =1, LTC1851
1.00
0.50
0.50
0.50
0.00
–0.50
DNL EOC ERROR (LSBs)
1.00
0.00
–0.50
–1.00
–1.00
0
0
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–0.50
–1.00
0
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LTC1850/51 G04
LTC1850/51 G01
LTC1850/51 G02
Nonaveraged 4096 Point FFT,
fIN = 47kHz, Bipolar Mode,
PGA = 0, LTC1851
Nonaveraged 4096 Point FFT,
fIN = 47kHz, Unipolar Mode,
PGA = 0, LTC1851
Typical INL, PGA = 0, LTC1851
1.00
0
0
SNR = 71.2dB
SFDR = 82.0dB
SINAD = 70.6dB
–20
SNR = 71.35dB
SFDR = 90.4dB
SINAD = 71.2dB
–20
0.00
AMPLITUDE (dB)
AMPLITUDE (dB)
0.50
–40
–60
–80
–0.50
–40
–60
–80
–100
–100
–1.00
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0
100
500
200
300
400
FREQUENCY (kHz)
LTC1850/51 G07
Nonaveraged 4096 Point FFT,
fIN = 47kHz, Unipolar Mode,
PGA = 1, LTC1851
0
–120
0
100
200
300
400
FREQUENCY (kHz)
500
600
LTC1850/51 G05
Nonaveraged 4096 Point FFT,
fIN = 47kHz, Bipolar Mode,
PGA = 1, LTC1851
0
SNR = 72.3dB
SFDR = 87.3dB
SINAD = 71.4dB
–20
600
LTC1850/51 G03
–40
–60
–80
SNR = 72.3dB
SFDR = 89.3dB
SINAD = 72.1dB
–20
AMPLITUDE (dB)
0
AMPLITUDE (dB)
INL COC ERROR (LSBs)
Typical DNL, PGA = 0, LTC1851
1.00
DNL EOC ERROR (LSBs)
INL COC ERROR (LSBs)
Typical INL, PGA =1, LTC1851
–40
–60
–80
–100
–100
–110
0
100
200
300
400
FREQUENCY (kHz)
500
600
LTC1850/51 G06
–120
0
100
200
300
400
FREQUENCY (kHz)
500
600
LTC1850/51 G08
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–50
–55
–55
–55
–60
–60
–60
–65
–65
–65
THD
–70
–75
–80
–85
3RD HARMONIC
–70
THD
–75
3RD HARMONIC
–80
–85
–90
2ND HARMONIC
–95
DISTORTION (dB)
–50
DISTORTION (dB)
DISTORTION (dB)
–50
–90
1000
100
FREQUENCY (kHz)
2ND HARMONIC
–80
3RD HARMONIC
–85
–100
10
10000
–75
–95
–100
10
THD
–70
–90
2ND HARMONIC
–95
–100
1000
100
FREQUENCY (kHz)
10000
10
185051 G19
80
80
–55
70
70
60
60
50
50
–60
CMRR (dB)
–70
2ND HARMONIC
–75
–80
–85
–90
3RD HARMONIC
–95
40
30
10
10
10000
1k
10k
100k
70
70
60
60
50
50
40
30
10
10
FREQUENCY (Hz)
LTC1850/51 G13
30
20
10M
10M
40
20
1M
1M
Input Common Mode Rejection Ratio
vs Frequency, Unipolar Mode,
PGA = 1
80
100k
100k
LTC1850/51 G11
CMRR (dB)
CMRR (dB)
10k
FREQUENCY (Hz)
80
10k
1k
FREQUENCY (Hz)
Input Common Mode Rejection
Ratio vs Frequency, Bipolar Mode,
PGA = 1
1k
0
10M
1M
185051 G20
0
30
20
0
1000
100
FREQUENCY (kHz)
40
20
–100
10
CMRR (dB)
–50
THD
10000
Input Common Mode Rejection
Ratio vs Frequency, Unipolar Mode,
PGA = 0
Input Common Mode Rejection
Ratio vs Frequency, Bipolar Mode,
PGA = 0
Distortion vs Input Frequency,
Unipolar Mode, PGA = 1
–65
1000
100
FREQUENCY (kHz)
185051 G10
185051 G09
DISTORTION (dB)
Distortion vs Input Frequency,
Unipolar Mode, PGA = 0
Distortion vs Input Frequency,
Bipolar Mode, PGA = 0
Distortion vs Input Frequency,
Bipolar Mode, PGA = 1
0
1k
10k
100k
1M
10M
FREQUENCY (Hz)
LTC1850/51 G14
LTC1850/51 G16
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Channel-to-Channel Isolation
(Worst Pair), Unipolar Mode,
PGA = 0
110
110
100
100
90
ISOLATION (dB)
ISOLATION (dB)
Channel-to-Channel Isolation
(Worst Pair) Bipolar Mode,
PGA = 0
LIMIT OF MEASUREMENT
80
70
60
90
LIMIT OF MEASUREMENT
80
70
60
50
0
2M
4M
6M
8M
INPUT FREQUENCY (Hz)
50
10M
0
2M
4M
6M
8M
INPUT FREQUENCY (Hz)
LTC1850/51 G12
LTC1850/51 G15
Channel-to-Channel Isolation
(Worst Pair), Bipolar Mode,
PGA =1
Channel-to-Channel Isolation
(Worst Pair), Unipolar Mode,
PGA = 1
110
110
100
100
90
ISOLATION (dB)
ISOLATION (dB)
10M
LIMIT OF MEASUREMENT
80
70
90
LIMIT OF MEASUREMENT
80
70
60
60
50
50
0
2M
4M
6M
FREQUENCY (Hz)
8M
10M
LTC1850/51 G18
0
2M
4M
6M
8M
INPUT FREQUENCY (Hz)
10M
LTC1850/51 G17
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CH0 to CH7 (Pins 1 to 8): Analog Input Pins. Input pins can
be used single ended relative to the analog input common
pin (COM) or differentially in pairs (CH0 and CH1, CH2 and
CH3, CH4 and CH5, CH6 and CH7).
COM (Pin 9): Analog Input Common Pin. For single-ended
operation (DIFF = 0), COM is the “–” analog input. COM is
disabled when DIFF is high.
REFOUT (Pin 10): Internal 2.5V Reference Output. Requires bypass to analog ground plane with 1µF.
REFIN (Pin 11): Reference Mode Select/Reference Buffer
Input. REFIN selects the Reference mode and acts as the
reference buffer Input. REFIN tied to ground will produce
2.048V on the REFCOMP pin. REFIN tied to the positive
supply disables the reference buffer to allow REFCOMP to
be driven externally. For voltages between 1V and 2.6V,
the reference buffer produces an output voltage on the
REFCOMP pin equal to 1.6384 times the voltage on REFIN
(4.096V on REFCOMP for a 2.5V input on REFIN).
REFCOMP (Pin 12): Reference Buffer Output. REFCOMP
sets the full-scale input span. The reference buffer produces an output voltage on the REFCOMP pin equal to
1.6384 times the voltage on the REFIN pin (4.096V on
REFCOMP for a 2.5V input on REFIN). REFIN tied to
ground will produce 2.048V on the REFCOMP pin.
REFCOMP can be driven externally if REFIN is tied to the
positive supply. Requires bypass to analog ground plane
with 10µF tantalum in parallel with 0.1µF ceramic or 10µF
ceramic.
GND (Pin 13): Ground. Tie to analog ground plane.
VDD (Pin 14): 5V Supply. Short to Pin 15.
VDD (Pin 15): 5V Supply. Bypass to GND with 10µF
tantalum in parallel with 0.1µF ceramic or 10µF ceramic.
GND (Pin 16): Ground for Internal Logic. Tie to analog
ground plane.
DIFFOUT/S6 (Pin 17): Three-State Digital Data Output.
Active when RD is low. Following a conversion, the singleended/differential bit of the present conversion is available
on this pin concurrent with the conversion result. In
Readback mode, the single-ended/differential bit of the
current sequencer location (S6) is available on this pin.
The output swings between OVDD and OGND.
A2OUT/S5, A1OUT/S4, A0OUT/S3 (Pins 18 to 20): ThreeState Digital MUX Address Outputs. Active when RD is
low. Following a conversion, the MUX address of the
present conversion is available on these pins concurrent
with the conversion result. In Readback mode, the MUX
address of the current sequencer location (S5-S3) is
available on these pins. The outputs swing between OVDD
and OGND.
D9/S2 (Pin 21, LTC1850): Three-State Digital Data Output. Active when RD is low. Following a conversion, bit 9
of the present conversion is available on this pin. In
Readback mode, the unipolar/bipolar bit of the current
sequencer location (S2) is available on this pin. The output
swings between OVDD and OGND.
D11/S2 (Pin 21, LTC1851): Three-State Digital Data Output. Active when RD is low. Following a conversion, bit 11
of the present conversion is available on this pin. In
Readback mode, the unipolar/bipolar bit of the current
sequencer location (S2) is available on this pin. The output
swings between OVDD and OGND.
D8/S1 (Pin 22, LTC1850): Three-State Digital Data Outputs. Active when RD is low. Following a conversion, bit 8
of the present conversion is available on this pin. In
Readback mode, the gain bit of the current sequencer
location (S1) is available on this pin. The output swings
between OVDD and OGND.
D10/S1 (Pin 22, LTC1851): Three-State Digital Data Outputs. Active when RD is low. Following a conversion, bit 10
of the present conversion is available on this pin. In
Readback mode, the gain bit of the current sequencer
location (S1) is available on this pin. The output swings
between OVDD and OGND.
D7/S0 (Pin 23, LTC1850): Three-State Digital Data Outputs. Active when RD is low. Following a conversion, bit 7
of the present conversion is available on this pin. In
Readback mode, the end of sequence bit of the current
sequencer location (S0) is available on this pin. The output
swings between OVDD and OGND.
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D9/S0 (Pin 23, LTC1851): Three-State Digital Data Outputs. Active when RD is low. Following a conversion, bit 9
of the present conversion is available on this pin. In
Readback mode, the end of sequence bit of the current
sequencer location (S0) is available on this pin. The output
swings between OVDD and OGND.
D6 to D0 (Pins 24 to 30, LTC1850): Three-State Digital
Data Outputs. Active when RD is low. The outputs swing
between OVDD and OGND.
D8 to D0 (Pins 24 to 32, LTC1851): Three-State Digital
Data Outputs. Active when RD is low. The outputs swing
between OVDD and OGND.
NC (Pins 31, 32, LTC1850): No Connect. There is no
internal connection to these pins.
BUSY (Pin 33): Converter Busy Output. The BUSY output
has two functions. At the start of a conversion, BUSY will
go low and remain low until the conversion is completed.
The rising edge may be used to latch the output data. BUSY
will also go low while the part is in Program/Readback
mode (M1 high, M0 low) and remain low until M0 is
brought back high. The output swings between OVDD and
OGND.
OGND (Pin 34): Digital Data Output Ground. Tie to analog
ground plane. May be tied to logic ground if desired.
OVDD (Pin 35): Digital Data Output Supply. Normally tied
to 5V, can be used to interface with 3V digital logic. Bypass
to OGND with 10µF tantalum in parallel with 0.1µF ceramic
or 10µF ceramic. See Table 5.
UNI/BIP (Pin 38): Unipolar/Bipolar Select Input. Logic low
selects a unipolar input span, a high logic level selects a
bipolar input span.
A0 to A2 (Pins 39 to 41): MUX Address Input Pins.
DIFF (Pin 42): Single-Ended/Differential Select Input. A
low logic level selects single-ended mode, a high logic
level selects differential mode.
WR (Pin 43): Write Input. In Direct Address mode, WR low
enables the MUX address and configuration input pins
(Pins 37 to 42). WR can be tied low or the rising edge of
WR can be used to latch the data. In Program mode, WR
is used to program the sequencer. WR low enables the
MUX address and configuration input pins (Pins 37 to 42).
The rising edge of WR latches the data and increments the
counter to the next sequencer location.
RD (Pin 44): Read Input. During normal operation, RD
enables the output drivers when CS is low. In Readback
mode (M1 high, M0 low), RD going low reads the current
sequencer location, RD high advances to the next sequencer
location.
CONVST (Pin 45): Conversion Start Input. This active low
signal starts a conversion on its falling edge.
CS (Pin 46): Chip Select Input. The chip select input must
be low for the ADC to recognize the CONVST and RD
inputs. If SHDN is low, a low logic level on CS selects Nap
mode; a high logic level on CS selects Sleep mode.
M0 (Pin 36): Mode Select Pin 0. Used in conjunction with
M1 to select operating mode. See Table 5
SHDN (Pin 47): Power Shutdown Input. A low logic level
will invoke the Shutdown mode selected by the CS pin. CS
low selects Nap mode, CS high selects Sleep mode. Tie
high if unused.
PGA (Pin 37): Gain Select Input. A high logic level selects
gain = 1, a low logic level selects gain = 2.
M1 (Pin 48): Mode Select Pin 1. Used in conjunction with
M0 to select operating mode.
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NAME
DESCRIPTION
MIN
NOMINAL (V)
TYP
MAX
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM (V)
MIN
MAX
1 to 8
CH0 to CH7
Analog Inputs
0
VDD
– 0.3
VDD + 0.3
9
COM
Analog Input Common Pin
0
VDD
– 0.3
VDD + 0.3
10
REFOUT
2.5V Reference Output
– 0.3
VDD + 0.3
11
REFIN
Reference Buffer Input
12
REFCOMP
Reference Buffer Output
13
GND
Ground, Substrate Ground
14
VDD
Supply
4.75
5
15
VDD
Supply
4.75
5
16
GND
Ground
17
DIFFOUT/S6
Single-Ended/Differential Output
OGND
18
A2OUT/S5
MUX Address Output
OGND
19
A1OUT/S4
MUX Address Output
OGND
20
A0OUT/S3
MUX Address Output
21
D9/S2 (LTC1850)
Data Output
21
D11/S2 (LTC1851)
22
22
23
2.5
0
– 0.3
VDD + 0.3
4.096
2.5
VDD
– 0.3
VDD + 0.3
0
– 0.3
VDD + 0.3
5.25
– 0.3
6
5.25
– 0.3
6
–0.3
VDD + 0.3
OVDD
–0.3
VDD + 0.3
OVDD
–0.3
VDD + 0.3
OVDD
–0.3
VDD + 0.3
OGND
OVDD
–0.3
VDD + 0.3
OGND
OVDD
–0.3
VDD + 0.3
Data Output
OGND
OVDD
–0.3
VDD + 0.3
D8/S1 (LTC1850)
Data Output
OGND
OVDD
–0.3
VDD + 0.3
D10/S1 (LTC1851)
Data Output
OGND
OVDD
–0.3
VDD + 0.3
D7/S0 (LTC1850)
Data Output
OGND
OVDD
–0.3
VDD + 0.3
23
D9/S0 (LTC1851)
Data Output
OGND
OVDD
–0.3
VDD + 0.3
24 to 30
D6 to D0 (LTC1850)
Data Outputs
OGND
OVDD
–0.3
VDD + 0.3
24 to 32
D8 to D0 (LTC1851)
Data Outputs
OGND
OVDD
–0.3
VDD + 0.3
31 to 32
NC (LTC1850)
33
BUSY
Converter Busy Output
OGND
OVDD
–0.3
VDD + 0.3
34
OGND
Output Ground
– 0.3
VDD + 0.3
35
OVDD
Output Supply
5.25
– 0.3
6
36
M0
Mode Select Pin 0
0
VDD
– 0.3
10
37
PGA
Gain Select Input
0
VDD
– 0.3
10
0
0
2.7
5
38
UNI/BIP
Unipolar/Bipolar Input
0
VDD
– 0.3
10
39 to 41
A0 to A2
MUX Address Inputs
0
VDD
– 0.3
10
42
DIFF
Single-Ended/Differential Input
0
VDD
– 0.3
10
43
WR
Write Input, Active Low
0
VDD
– 0.3
10
44
RD
Read Input, Active Low
0
VDD
– 0.3
10
45
CONVST
Conversion Start Input, Active Low
0
VDD
– 0.3
10
46
CS
Chip Select Input, Active Low
0
VDD
– 0.3
10
47
SHDN
Shutdown Input, Active Low
0
VDD
– 0.3
10
48
M1
Mode Select Pin 1
0
VDD
– 0.3
10
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The LTC1850/LTC1851 are complete and very flexible data
acquisition systems. They consist of a 10-bit/12-bit,
1.25Msps capacitive successive approximation A/D converter with a wideband sample-and-hold, a configurable
8-channel analog input multiplexer, an internal reference
and reference buffer amplifier, a 16-bit parallel digital
output and digital control logic including a programmable
sequencer.
CONVERSION DETAILS
The core analog-to-digital converter in the LTC1850/
LTC1851 uses a successive approximation algorithm and
an internal sample-and-hold circuit to convert an analog
signal to a 10-bit/12-bit parallel output. Conversion start
is controlled by the CS and CONVST inputs. At the start of
the conversion, the successive approximation register
(SAR) is reset. Once a conversion cycle is begun, it cannot
be restarted. During the conversion, the internal differential 10-bit/12-bit capacitive DAC output is sequenced by
the SAR from the most significant bit (MSB) to the least
significant bit (LSB). The outputs of the analog input
multiplexer are connected to the sample-and-hold capacitors (CSAMPLE) during the acquire phase and the
comparator offset is nulled by the zeroing switches. In
this acquire phase, a minimum delay of 150ns will provide
enough time for the sample-and-hold capacitors to acquire the analog signal. During the convert phase, the
comparator zeroing switches are open, putting the comparator into compare mode. The input switches connect
CSAMPLE to ground, transferring the differential analog
input charge onto the summing junction. This input
charge is successively compared with the binary weighted
charges supplied by the differential capacitive DAC. Bit
decisions are made by the high speed comparator. At the
end of the conversion, the differential DAC output balances the input charges. The SAR contents (a 10-bit/
12-bit data word), which represents the difference of the
analog input multiplexer outputs, and the 4-bit address
word are loaded into the 14-bit/16-bit output latches.
DYNAMIC PERFORMANCE
Signal-to-Noise Ratio
The signal-to-noise plus distortion ratio [S/(N + D)] is the
ratio between the RMS amplitude of the fundamental input
frequency and the RMS amplitude of all other frequency
components at the ADC output. The output is band limited
to frequencies above DC to below half the sampling
frequency. The effective number of bits (ENOBs) is a
measurement of the resolution of an ADC and is directly
related to the S/(N + D) by the equation:
ENOB = [S/(N + D) – 1.76]/6.02
where ENOB is the effective number of bits and S/(N + D)
is expressed in dB. At the maximum sampling rate of
1.25MHz, the LTC1850/LTC1851 maintain near ideal
ENOBs up to and beyond the Nyquist input frequency of
625kHz.
Total Harmonic Distortion
Total harmonic distortion is the ratio of the RMS sum of all
harmonics of the input signal to the fundamental itself. The
out-of-band harmonics alias into the frequency band
between DC and half the sampling frequency. THD is
expressed as:
THD = 20Log
V22 + V32 + V 42 + ...Vn2
V1
where V1 is the RMS amplitude of the fundamental frequency and V2 through Vn are the amplitudes of the
second through nth harmonics. The LTC1850/LTC1851
have good distortion performance up to the Nyquist frequency and beyond.
Intermodulation Distortion
If the ADC input signal consists of more than one spectral
component, the ADC transfer function nonlinearity can
produce intermodulation distortion (IMD) in addition to
THD. IMD is the change in one sinusoidal input caused by
the presence of another sinusoidal input at a different
frequency.
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If two pure sine waves of frequencies fa and fb are applied
to the ADC input, nonlinearities in the ADC transfer function can create distortion products at the sum and difference frequencies of mfa ± nfb, where m and n = 0, 1, 2, 3,
etc. For example, the 2nd order IMD terms include (fa ± fb).
If the two input sine waves are equal in magnitude, the
value (in decibels) of the 2nd order IMD products can be
expressed by the following formula:
(
)
IMD fa ± fb = 20Log
(
Amplitude at fa ± fb
)
Amplitude at fa
Peak Harmonic or Spurious Noise
The peak harmonic or spurious noise is the largest spectral component excluding the input signal and DC. This
value is expressed in decibels relative to the RMS value of
a full-scale input signal.
Full-Power and Full-Linear Bandwidth
The full-power bandwidth is that input frequency at which
the amplitude of the reconstructed fundamental is
reduced by 3dB for a full-scale input signal.
The full-linear bandwidth is the input frequency at which
the S/(N + D) has dropped to 68dB for the LTC1851 (11
effective bits) or 56dB for the LTC1850 (9 effective bits).
The LTC1850/LTC1851 have been designed to optimize
input bandwidth, allowing the ADC to undersample input
signals with frequencies above the converter’s Nyquist
frequency. The noise floor stays very low at high frequencies; S/(N + D) becomes dominated by distortion at
frequencies far beyond Nyquist.
ANALOG INPUT MULTIPLEXER
The analog input multiplexer is controlled using the singleended/differential pin (DIFF), three MUX address pins (A2,
A1, A0), the unipolar/bipolar pin (UNI/BIP) and the gain
select pin (PGA). The single-ended/differential pin (DIFF)
allows the user to configure the MUX as eight singleended channels relative to the analog input common pin
(COM) when DIFF is low or as four differential pairs (CH0
and CH1, CH2 and CH3, CH4 and CH5, CH6 and CH7) when
DIFF is high. The channels (and polarity in the differential
case) are selected using the MUX address inputs as shown
in Table 1. Unused inputs (including the COM in the
differential case) should be grounded to prevent noise
coupling.
Table 1. Multiplexer Address Table
MUX ADDRESS
SINGLE-ENDED CHANNEL SELECTION
DIFF A2 A1 A0 CH0 CH1 CH2 CH3 CH4 CH5 CH6 CH7 COM
0
0
0
0
+
–
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
1
1
0
1
0
0
0
1
0
1
0
1
1
0
0
1
1
1
+
MUX ADDRESS
DIFFERENTIAL CHANNEL SELECTION
+
–
+
–
+
–
+
–
+
–
+
–
–
DIFF A2 A1 A0 CH0 CH1 CH2 CH3 CH4 CH5 CH6 CH7 COM
1
0
0
0
+
–
*
1
0
0
1
–
+
*
1
0
1
0
+
–
1
0
1
1
–
+
1
1
0
0
+
–
*
1
1
0
1
–
+
*
1
1
1
0
+
–
*
1
1
1
1
–
+
*
*
*
*Not used in differential mode. Connect to GND.
In addition to selecting the MUX channel, the LTC1850/
LTC1851 also allows the user to select between two gains
and unipolar or bipolar inputs for a total of four input
spans. PGA high selects a gain of 1 (the input span is equal
to the voltage on REFCOMP). PGA low selects a gain of 2
where the input span is equal to half of the voltage on
REFCOMP. UNI/BIP low selects a unipolar input span,
UNI/BIP high selects a bipolar input span. Table 2 summarizes the possible input spans.
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Table 2. Input Span Table
INPUT SPAN
UNI/BIP
PGA
0
0
0 – REFCOMP/2
REFCOMP = 4.096V
0 – 2.048V
0
1
0 – REFCOMP
0 – 4.096V
1
0
±REFCOMP/4
±1.024V
1
1
±REFCOMP/2
±2.048V
It should be noted that the bipolar input span of the
LTC1850/LTC1851 does not allow negative inputs with
respect to ground. The LTC1850/LTC1851 have a unique
differential sample-and-hold circuit that allows rail-to-rail
inputs. The ADC will always convert the difference of the
“+” and “–” inputs independent of the common mode
voltage. The common mode rejection holds up to high
frequencies. The only requirement is that both inputs can
not exceed the VDD power supply voltage or ground. When
a bipolar input span is selected the “+” input can swing
±full scale relative to the “–” input but neither input can
exceed VDD or go below ground.
Integral nonlinearity errors (INL) and differential nonlinearity errors (DNL) are independent of the common mode
voltage, however, the bipolar zero error (BZE) will vary.
The change in BZE is typically less than 0.1% of the
common mode voltage.
Some AC applications may have their performance limited by distortion. The ADC and many other circuits exhibit
higher distortion when signals approach the supply or
ground. THD will degrade as the inputs approach either
power supply rail. Distortion can be reduced by reducing
the signal amplitude and keeping the common mode
voltage at approximately midsupply.
Driving the Analog Inputs
The inputs of the LTC1850/LTC1851 are easy to drive.
Each of the analog inputs can be used as a single-ended
input relative to the input common pin (CH0-COM, CH1COM, etc.) or in pairs (CH0 and CH1, CH2 and CH3, CH4
and CH5, CH6 and CH7) for differential inputs. Regardless
of the MUX configuration, the “+” and “–” inputs are
sampled at the same instant. Any unwanted signal that is
common mode to both inputs will be reduced by the
common mode rejection of the sample-and-hold circuit.
The inputs draw only one small current spike while charging the sample-and-hold capacitors at the end of conversion. During conversion, the analog inputs draw only a
small leakage current. If the source impedance of the
driving circuit is low, then the LTC1850/LTC1851 inputs
can be driven directly. As source impedance increases, so
will acquisition time. For minimum acquisition time with
high source impedance, a buffer amplifier should be used.
The only requirement is that the amplifier driving the
analog input(s) must settle after the small current spike
before the next conversion starts (settling time must be
150ns for full throughput rate).
Choosing an Input Amplifier
Choosing an input amplifier is easy if a few requirements
are taken into consideration. First, to limit the magnitude
of the voltage spike seen by the amplifier from charging
the sampling capacitor, choose an amplifier that has a low
output impedance (