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ADC081S021
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ADC081S021 Single-Channel, 50-ksps to 200-ksps, 8-Bit A/D Converter
1 Features
3 Description
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The ADC081S021 device is a low-power, singlechannel CMOS 8-bit analog-to-digital converter with a
high-speed serial interface. Unlike the conventional
practice of specifying performance at a single sample
rate only, the ADC081S021 is fully specified over a
sample rate range of 50 ksps to 200 ksps. The
converter is based upon a successive-approximation
register architecture with an internal track-and-hold
circuit.
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Characterized and Specified Over Multiple
Sample Rates
6-Pin WSON and SOT-23 Packages
Variable Power Management
Single Power Supply With 2.7-V to 5.25-V Range
Compatible With SPI™, QSPI™, MICROWIRE™,
and DSP
DNL: +0.04/–0.03 LSB (Typical)
INL: +0.04/–0.03 LSB (Typical)
SNR: 49.6 dB (Typical)
Power Consumption:
– 3.6-V Supply: 1.3 mW (Typical)
– 5.25-V Supply: 7.7 mW (Typical)
2 Applications
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Portable Systems
Remote Data Acquisition
Instrumentation and Control Systems
The output serial data is straight binary, and is
compatible with several standards, such as SPI,
QSPI, MICROWIRE, and many common DSP serial
interfaces.
The ADC081S021 operates with a single supply that
can range from 2.7 V to 5.25 V. Normal power
consumption using a 3.6-V or 5.25-V supply is
1.3 mW and 7.7 mW, respectively. The power-down
feature reduces the power consumption to as low as
2.6 µW using a 5.25-V supply.
The ADC081S021 is packaged in 6-pin WSON and
SOT-23 packages. Operation over the industrial
temperature range of −40°C to 85°C is ensured.
Device Information(1)
PART NUMBER
ADC081S021
PACKAGE
BODY SIZE (NOM)
SOT-23 (6)
2.50 mm × 2.20 mm
WSON (6)
1.60 mm × 2.90 mm
(1) For all available packages, see the orderable addendum at
the end of the data sheet.
Block Diagram
VIN
T/H
8-BIT
SUCCESSIVE
APPROXIMATION
ADC
SCLK
CONTROL
LOGIC
CS
SDATA
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Table of Contents
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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Features ..................................................................
Applications ...........................................................
Description .............................................................
Revision History.....................................................
Device Comparison Table.....................................
Pin Configuration and Functions .........................
Specifications.........................................................
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1
1
2
3
3
4
7.1
7.2
7.3
7.4
7.5
7.6
7.7
4
4
4
5
5
7
9
Absolute Maximum Ratings ......................................
ESD Ratings..............................................................
Recommended Operating Conditions.......................
Thermal Information ..................................................
Electrical Characteristics...........................................
Timing Requirements ................................................
Typical Characteristics ..............................................
Detailed Description ............................................ 12
8.1 Overview ................................................................. 12
8.2 Functional Block Diagram ....................................... 12
8.3 Feature Description................................................. 12
8.4 Device Functional Modes........................................ 13
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Application and Implementation ........................ 16
9.1 Application Information............................................ 16
9.2 Typical Application .................................................. 17
10 Power Supply Recommendations ..................... 19
10.1 Noise Considerations ............................................ 19
11 Layout................................................................... 19
11.1 Layout Guidelines ................................................. 19
11.2 Layout Example .................................................... 20
12 Device and Documentation Support ................. 21
12.1
12.2
12.3
12.4
12.5
12.6
Device Support......................................................
Documentation Support ........................................
Community Resources..........................................
Trademarks ...........................................................
Electrostatic Discharge Caution ............................
Glossary ................................................................
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22
22
22
22
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13 Mechanical, Packaging, and Orderable
Information ........................................................... 22
4 Revision History
NOTE: Page numbers for previous revisions may differ from page numbers in the current version.
Changes from Revision F (November 2013) to Revision G
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Added ESD Ratings table, Feature Description section, Device Functional Modes, Application and Implementation
section, Power Supply Recommendations section, Layout section, Device and Documentation Support section, and
Mechanical, Packaging, and Orderable Information section .................................................................................................. 1
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Changed table title Pin-Compatible Alternatives by Resolution and Speed to Device Comparison Table ............................ 3
Changes from Revision E (March 2013) to Revision F
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Changed sentence in the "Using the ADC081S021" section ............................................................................................... 12
Changes from Revision D (March 2013) to Revision E
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Changed layout of National Data Sheet to TI format ............................................................................................................. 1
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5 Device Comparison Table
SPECIFIED SAMPLE RATE RANGE (1)
RESOLUTION
(1)
50 TO 200 KSPS
200 TO 500 KSPS
500 KSPS TO 1 MSPS
12 Bits
ADC081S021121S021
ADC081S021121S051
ADC081S021121S101
10 Bits
ADC081S021101S021
ADC081S021101S051
ADC081S021101S101
8 Bits
ADC081S021
ADC081S021081S051
ADC081S021081S101
All devices are fully pin and function compatible.
6 Pin Configuration and Functions
DBV Package
6-Pin SOT-23
Top View
NGF Package
6-Pin WSON
Top View
V
A
1
6
CS
GND
2
5
SDATA
IN
3
4
SCLK
V
V
A
1
6
CS
GND
2
5
SDATA
3
4
SCLK
V
IN
Pin Functions
PIN
NO.
NAME
TYPE (1)
DESCRIPTION
1
VA
P
Positive supply pin. This pin must be connected to a quiet 2.7-V to 5.25-V source and bypassed to GND
with a 1-µF capacitor and a 0.1-µF monolithic capacitor placed within 1 cm of the power pin.
2
GND
G
The ground return for the supply and signals.
3
VIN
I
Analog input. This signal can range from 0 V to VA.
4
SCLK
I
Digital clock input. This clock directly controls the conversion and readout processes.
5
SDATA
O
Digital data output. The output samples are clocked out of this pin on falling edges of the SCLK pin.
6
CS
I
Chip select. On the falling edge of CS, a conversion process begins.
(1)
G = Ground, I = Input, O = Output, P = Power
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7 Specifications
7.1 Absolute Maximum Ratings
over operating free-air temperature range (unless otherwise noted) (1) (2) (3)
MIN
MAX
UNIT
Analog supply voltage, VA
–0.3
6.5
V
Voltage on any analog pin to GND
–0.3
VA + 0.3
V
Voltage on any digital pin to GND
–0.3
6.5
V
±10
mA
±20
mA
150
°C
150
°C
Input current at any pin (4)
Package input current (4)
See (5)
Power consumption at TA = 25°C
Junction temperature, TJ
Storage temperature, Tstg
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
–65
Stresses beyond those listed under Absolute Maximum Ratings may cause permanent damage to the device. These are stress ratings
only, which do not imply functional operation of the device at these or any other conditions beyond those indicated under Recommended
Operating Conditions. Exposure to absolute-maximum-rated conditions for extended periods may affect device reliability.
All voltages are measured with respect to GND = 0 V, unless otherwise specified.
If Military/Aerospace specified devices are required, please contact the TI Office/Distributors for availability and specifications.
When the input voltage at any pin exceeds the power supply (that is, VIN < GND or VIN > VA), the current at that pin must be limited to
10 mA. The 20 mA maximum package input current rating limits the number of pins that can safely exceed the power supplies with an
input current of 10 mA to two. These specifications do not apply to the VA pin. The current into the VA pin is limited by the analog supply
voltage specification.
The absolute maximum junction temperature (TJmax) for this device is 150°C. The maximum allowable power dissipation is dictated by
TJmax, the junction-to-ambient thermal resistance (θJA), and the ambient temperature (TA), and can be calculated using the formula
PDMAX = (TJmax − TA) / θJA. The values for maximum power dissipation listed above is reached only when the device is operated in a
severe fault condition (that is, when input or output pins are driven beyond the power supply voltages, or the power supply polarity is
reversed). Such conditions must always be avoided.
7.2 ESD Ratings
VALUE
V(ESD)
(1)
(2)
Electrostatic discharge (1)
Human-body model (HBM), per ANSI/ESDA/JEDEC JS-001 (2)
±3500
Machine model (MM)
±300
UNIT
V
Human body model is 100-pF capacitor discharged through a 1.5-kΩ resistor. Machine model is 220 pF discharged through 0 Ω.
JEDEC document JEP155 states that 500-V HBM allows safe manufacturing with a standard ESD control process.
7.3 Recommended Operating Conditions
over operating free-air temperature range (unless otherwise noted) (1)
VA
Supply voltage
Digital input pins voltage (regardless of supply voltage)
Analog input pins voltage
Clock frequency
MIN
MAX
UNIT
2.7
5.25
V
–0.3
5.25
V
0
VA
25
20000
1
Msps
–40
85
°C
Sample rate
TA
(1)
4
Operating temperature
V
kHz
All voltages are measured with respect to GND = 0 V, unless otherwise specified.
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7.4 Thermal Information
ADC081S021
THERMAL METRIC (1)
DBV (SOT-23)
NGF (WSON)
6 PINS
6 PINS
UNIT
RθJA
Junction-to-ambient thermal resistance
184.5
99.8
°C/W
RθJC(top)
Junction-to-case (top) thermal resistance
151.2
118.3
°C/W
RθJB
Junction-to-board thermal resistance
29.7
68.9
°C/W
ψJT
Junction-to-top characterization parameter
29.8
6.6
°C/W
ψJB
Junction-to-board characterization parameter
29.1
69.2
°C/W
RθJC(bot)
Junction-to-case (bottom) thermal resistance
—
14.8
°C/W
(1)
For more information about traditional and new thermal metrics, see the Semiconductor and IC Package Thermal Metrics application
report, SPRA953.
7.5 Electrical Characteristics
Typical values correspond to TA = 25°C, and minimum and maximum limits apply over –40°C to 85°C operating temperature
range (unless otherwise noted). VA = 2.7 V to 5.25 V, fSCLK = 1 MHz to 4 MHz, fSAMPLE = 50 ksps to 200 ksps, and CL = 15 pF
(unless otherwise noted). (1)
PARAMETER
TEST CONDITIONS
MIN (2)
TYP
MAX (2)
UNIT
STATIC CONVERTER CHARACTERISTICS
Resolution with
no missing codes
VA = 2.7 V to 3.6 V
INL
Integral non-linearity
VA = 4.75 V to 5.25 V
±0.03
TA = 25°C
TA = –40°C to 85°C
VOFF
GE
Differential non-linearity
Offset error
Gain error
VA = 4.75 V to 5.25 V
LSB
±0.3
±0.3
LSB
±0.2
–0.03
0.04
±0.2
±0.2
VA = 2.7 V to 3.6 V
LSB
LSB
–0.01
±0.2
LSB
VA = 4.75 V to 5.25 V
0.03
±0.2
LSB
VA = 2.7 V to 3.6 V
0.04
±0.4
LSB
0.1
±0.4
LSB
VA = 4.75 V to 5.25 V
VA = 2.7 V to 3.6 V
TUE
TA = –40°C to 85°C
±0.3
0.04
±0.03
TA = 25°C
Bits
–0.03
VA = 2.7 V to 3.6 V
DNL
8
Total unadjusted error
VA = 4.75 V to 5.25 V
TA = 25°C
TA = –40°C to 85°C
TA = 25°C
TA = –40°C to 85°C
–0.065
0.055
±0.3
±0.3
–0.06
0.03
±0.3
±0.3
LSB
LSB
DYNAMIC CONVERTER CHARACTERISTICS
SINAD
Signal-to-noise
plus distortion ratio
VA = 2.7 V to 5.25 V, fIN = 100 kHz,
–0.02 dBFS
49
49.5
dBFS
SNR
Signal-to-noise ratio
VA = 2.7 V to 5.25 V, fIN = 100 kHz,
–0.02 dBFS
49
49.6
dBFS
THD
Total harmonic distortion
VA = 2.7 V to 5.25 V, fIN = 100 kHz,
–0.02 dBFS
SFDR
Spurious-free dynamic range
VA = 2.7 V to 5.25 V, fIN = 100 kHz,
–0.02 dBFS
65
68
dBFS
ENOB
Effective number of bits
VA = 2.7 V to 5.25 V, fIN = 100 kHz,
–0.02 dBFS
7.8
7.9
Bits
Intermodulation distortion,
second order terms
VA = 5.25 V, fa = 103.5 kHz, fb = 113.5 kHz
–83
dBFS
Intermodulation distortion,
third order terms
VA = 5.25 V, fa = 103.5 kHz, fb = 113.5 kHz
–82
dBFS
IMD
(1)
(2)
–77
–65
dBFS
Tested limits are ensured to TI's AOQL (Average Outgoing Quality Level).
Data sheet minimum and maximum specification limits are specified by design, test, or statistical analysis.
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Electrical Characteristics (continued)
Typical values correspond to TA = 25°C, and minimum and maximum limits apply over –40°C to 85°C operating temperature
range (unless otherwise noted). VA = 2.7 V to 5.25 V, fSCLK = 1 MHz to 4 MHz, fSAMPLE = 50 ksps to 200 ksps, and CL = 15 pF
(unless otherwise noted).(1)
PARAMETER
FPBW
–3 dB full power bandwidth
MIN (2)
TEST CONDITIONS
TYP
MAX (2)
UNIT
VA = 5 V
11
MHz
VA = 3 V
8
MHz
ANALOG INPUT CHARACTERISTICS
VIN
Input range
IDCL
DC leakage current
CINA
Input capacitance
0 to VA
V
±1
µA
Track mode
30
pF
Hold mode
4
pF
DIGITAL INPUT CHARACTERISTICS
VIH
Input high voltage
VIL
Input low voltage
IIN
Input current
CIND
Digital input capacitance
VA = 5.25 V
2.4
VA = 3.6 V
2.1
V
V
VA = 5 V
0.8
V
VA = 3 V
0.4
V
±0.1
±1
µA
2
4
pF
VIN = 0 V or VA
DIGITAL OUTPUT CHARACTERISTICS
VOH
Output high voltage
VOL
Output low voltage
ISOURCE = 200 µA
VA – 0.2 VA – 0.07
ISOURCE = 1 mA
ISINK = 200 µA
V
0.03
ISINK = 1 mA
0.4
V
±0.1
±10
µA
2
4
pF
0.1
IOZH, IOZL TRI-STATE leakage current
COUT
V
VA – 0.1
TRI-STATE output capacitance
Output coding
V
Straight (natural) binary
POWER SUPPLY CHARACTERISTICS
VA
Supply voltage
5.25
V
Supply current, normal mode
(operational, CS low)
VA = 5.25 V, fSAMPLE = 200 ksps
1.47
2.2
mA
VA = 3.6 V, fSAMPLE = 200 ksps
0.36
0.9
mA
Supply current, shutdown
(CS high)
fSCLK = 0 MHz, VA = 5.25 V, fSAMPLE = 0 ksps
500
nA
VA = 5.25 V, fSCLK = 4 MHz, fSAMPLE = 0 ksps
60
µA
Power consumption, normal
mode
(operational, CS low)
VA = 5.25 V
7.7
11.6
mW
VA = 3.6 V
1.3
3.24
mW
Power consumption, shutdown
(CS high)
fSCLK = 0 MHz, VA = 5.25 V, fSAMPLE = 0 ksps
2.6
µW
fSCLK = 4 MHz, VA = 5.25 V, fSAMPLE = 0 ksps
315
µW
IA
PD
2.7
AC ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
fSCLK
Clock frequency
fS
Sample rate
tHOLD
Hold time, falling edge
DC
SCLK duty cycle
tACQ
Minimum time required for
acquisition
See (3)
1
4
(3)
50
200
ksps
13
SCLK
See
fSCLK = 4 MHz
40%
50%
MHz
60%
350
Quiet time
tAD
Aperture delay
3
ns
tAJ
Aperture jitter
30
ps
(4)
6
50
ns
tQUIET
(3)
See
(4)
ns
This is the frequency range over which the electrical performance is ensured. The device is functional over a wider range which is
specified under Operating Ratings.
Minimum quiet time required by bus relinquish and the start of the next conversion.
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7.6 Timing Requirements
The following specifications apply for VA = 2.7 V to 5.25 V, GND = 0 V, fSCLK = 1.0 MHz to 4.0 MHz, CL = 25 pF, fSAMPLE = 50
ksps to 200 ksps, and TA = –40°C to 85°C (unless otherwise noted). (1)
PARAMETER
TEST CONDITIONS
MIN
TYP
MAX
UNIT
tCS
Minimum CS pulse width
10
ns
tCSSU
CS setup time prior to SCLK falling edge
10
ns
tCSH
CS hold time after SCLK falling edge
tEN
Delay from CS until SDATA TRI-STATE disabled (2)
1
ns
VA = 2.7 V to 3.6 V
20
ns
40
ns
20
ns
tACC
Data access time after SCLK falling edge (3)
tCL
SCLK low pulse width
0.4 × tSCLK
ns
tCH
SCLK high pulse width
0.4 × tSCLK
ns
tH
SCLK to data valid hold time
VA = 2.7 V to 3.6 V
7
ns
VA = 4.75 V to 5.25 V
5
VA = 2.7 V to 3.6 V
6
VA = 4.75 V to 5.25 V
5
VA = 4.75 V to 5.25 V
tDIS
SCLK falling edge to SDATA high impedance (4)
tPOWER-UP
Power-up time from full power down
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
TA = 25°C
ns
25
ns
25
ns
1
µs
Data sheet minimum and maximum specification limits are specified by design, test, or statistical analysis.
Measured with the timing test circuit and defined as the time taken by the output signal to cross 1 V.
Measured with the timing test circuit and defined as the time taken by the output signal to cross 1 V or 2 V.
tDIS is derived from the time taken by the outputs to change by 0.5 V with the timing test circuit. The measured number is then adjusted
to remove the effects of charging or discharging the output capacitance. This means that tDIS is the true bus relinquish time, independent
of the bus loading.
IOL
200 PA
To Output Pin
1.6 V
CL
25 pF
IOH
200 PA
Figure 1. Timing Test Circuit
Hold
Track
|
CS
tCS
tSU
tACQ
tCL
1
2
3
|
SCLK
4
5
14
15
16
17
Z1
Z0
DB7
3 leading zero bits
18
19
20
tQUIET
tCH
|
Z2
13
tACC
tEN
SDATA
12
tH
tDIS
TRI-STATE
Zero
Zero
8 data bits
Zero
Zero
4 trailing zeroes
Figure 2. Serial Timing Diagram
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SCLK
1
tCSH
2
tCSSU
CS
Figure 3. SCLK and CS Timing Parameters
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7.7 Typical Characteristics
TA = 25°C, fSAMPLE = 50 ksps to 200 ksps, fSCLK = 1 MHz to 4 MHz, fIN = 100 kHz (unless otherwise noted)
Figure 4. DNL fSCLK = 1 MHz
Figure 5. INL fSCLK = 1 MHz
Figure 6. DNL fSCLK = 4 MHz
Figure 7. INL fSCLK = 4 MHz
Figure 8. DNL vs Clock Frequency
Figure 9. INL vs Clock Frequency
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Typical Characteristics (continued)
TA = 25°C, fSAMPLE = 50 ksps to 200 ksps, fSCLK = 1 MHz to 4 MHz, fIN = 100 kHz (unless otherwise noted)
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Figure 10. Total Unadjusted Error vs Clock Frequency
VA = 3 V or 5 V
Figure 11. SNR vs Clock Frequency
Figure 12. SINAD vs Clock Frequency
Figure 13. SFDR vs Clock Frequency
Figure 14. THD vs Clock Frequency
Figure 15. Spectral Response, VA = 5 V
fSCLK = 1 MHz
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Typical Characteristics (continued)
TA = 25°C, fSAMPLE = 50 ksps to 200 ksps, fSCLK = 1 MHz to 4 MHz, fIN = 100 kHz (unless otherwise noted)
Figure 16. Spectral Response, VA = 5 V
fSCLK = 4 MHz
Figure 17. Power Consumption vs Throughput
fSCLK = 4 MHz
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8 Detailed Description
8.1 Overview
The ADC081S021 is a successive-approximation analog-to-digital converter designed around a chargeredistribution digital-to-analog converter core. Simplified schematics of the ADC081S021 in both track and hold
modes are shown in Figure 19 and Figure 18, respectively. In Figure 19, the device is in track mode: switch SW1
connects the sampling capacitor to the input, and SW2 balances the comparator inputs. The device is in this
state until CS is brought low, at which point the device moves to hold mode.
8.2 Functional Block Diagram
VIN
T/H
8-BIT
SUCCESSIVE
APPROXIMATION
ADC
SCLK
CONTROL
LOGIC
CS
SDATA
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8.3 Feature Description
The serial interface timing diagram for the ADC is shown in Timing Requirements. CS is chip select, which
initiates conversions on the ADC and frames the serial data transfers. SCLK (serial clock) controls both the
conversion process and the timing of serial data. SDATA is the serial data out pin, where a conversion result is
found as a serial data stream.
Basic operation of the ADC begins with CS going low, which initiates a conversion process and data transfer.
Subsequent rising and falling edges of SCLK are labelled with reference to the falling edge of CS; for example,
the third falling edge of SCLK shall refer to the third falling edge of SCLK after CS goes low.
At the fall of CS, the SDATA pin comes out of TRI-STATE and the converter moves from track mode to hold
mode. The input signal is sampled and held for conversion on the falling edge of CS. The converter moves from
hold mode to track mode on the 13th rising edge of SCLK (see Timing Requirements). It is at this point that the
interval for the TACQ specification begins. At least 350 ns must pass between the 13th rising edge of SCLK and
the next falling edge of CS. The SDATA pin is placed back into TRI-STATE after the 16th falling edge of SCLK,
or at the rising edge of CS, whichever occurs first. After a conversion is completed, the quiet time (tQUIET) must
be satisfied before bringing CS low again to begin another conversion.
Sixteen SCLK cycles are required to read a complete sample from the ADC. The sample bits (including leading
or trailing zeroes) are clocked out on falling edges of SCLK, and are intended to be clocked in by a receiver on
subsequent rising edges of SCLK. The ADC produces three leading zero bits on SDATA, followed by eight data
bits, most significant first. After the data bits, the ADC clocks out four trailing zeros.
If CS goes low before the rising edge of SCLK, an additional (fourth) zero bit may be captured by the next falling
edge of SCLK.
8.3.1 Determining Throughput
Throughput depends on the frequency of SCLK and how much time is allowed to elapse between the end of one
conversion and the start of another. At the maximum specified SCLK frequency, the maximum ensured
throughput is obtained by using a 20 SCLK frame. As shown in Timing Requirements, the minimum allowed time
between CS falling edges is determined by:
1. 12.5 SCLKs for Hold mode.
2. The larger of two quantities: either the minimum required time for Track mode (tACQ) or 2.5 SCLKs to finish
reading the result.
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Feature Description (continued)
3. 0, 1/2, or 1 SCLK padding to ensure an even number of SCLK cycles so there is a falling SCLK edge when
CS next falls.
For example, at the fastest rate for this family of parts, SCLK is 20 MHz and 2.5 SCLKs are 125 ns, so the
minimum time between CS falling edges is calculated by Equation 1.
12.5 × 50 ns + 350 ns + 0.5 × 50 ns = 1000 ns
(1)
(12.5 SCLKs + tACQ + 1/2 SCLK) which corresponds to a maximum throughput of 1 MSPS. At the slowest rate for
this family, SCLK is 1 MHz. Using a 20 cycle conversion frame as shown in Timing Requirements yields a 20-μs
time between CS falling edges for a throughput of 50 KSPS. It is possible, however, to use fewer than 20 clock
cycles provided the timing parameters are met. With a 1-MHz SCLK, there are 2500 ns in 2.5 SCLK cycles,
which is greater than tACQ. After the last data bit has come out, the clock needs one full cycle to return to a falling
edge. Thus the total time between falling edges of CS is 12.5 × 1 μs + 2.5 × 1 μs + 1 × 1 μs = 16 μs which is a
throughput of 62.5 KSPS.
8.4 Device Functional Modes
Figure 18 shows the device in hold mode: switch SW1 connects the sampling capacitor to ground, maintaining
the sampled voltage, and switch SW2 unbalances the comparator. The control logic then instructs the chargeredistribution DAC to add or subtract fixed amounts of charge from the sampling capacitor until the comparator is
balanced. When the comparator is balanced, the digital word supplied to the DAC is the digital representation of
the analog input voltage. The device moves from hold mode to track mode (Figure 19) on the 13th rising edge of
SCLK.
CHARGE
REDISTRIBUTION
DAC
VIN
SAMPLING
CAPACITOR
SW1
SW2
GND
+
-
CONTROL
LOGIC
VA
2
Figure 18. Hold Mode
CHARGE
REDISTRIBUTION
DAC
VIN
SAMPLING
CAPACITOR
SW1
SW2
GND
+
-
CONTROL
LOGIC
VA
2
Figure 19. Track Mode
8.4.1 Transfer Function
The output format of the ADC is straight binary. Code transitions occur midway between successive integer LSB
values. The LSB width for the ADC is VA/256. The ideal transfer characteristic is shown in Figure 20. The
transition from an output code of 0000 0000 to a code of 0000 0001 is at 1/2 LSB, or a voltage of VA/512. Other
code transitions occur at steps of one LSB.
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Device Functional Modes (continued)
111...111
111...000
|
|
ADC CODE
111...110
1 LSB = VA/256
011...111
000...010
|
000...001
000...000
0V
1 LSB
ANALOG INPUT
+VA-1 LSB
Figure 20. Ideal Transfer Characteristic
8.4.2 Modes of Operation
The ADC has two possible modes of operation: normal mode and shutdown mode. The ADC enters normal
mode (and a conversion process is begun) when CS is pulled low. The device enters shutdown mode if CS is
pulled high before the tenth falling edge of SCLK after CS is pulled low, or stays in normal mode if CS remains
low. Once in shutdown mode, the device stays there until CS is brought low again. By varying the ratio of time
spent in the normal and shutdown modes, a system may trade off throughput for power consumption, with a
sample rate as low as zero.
8.4.2.1 Normal Mode
The fastest possible throughput is obtained by leaving the ADC in normal mode at all times, so there are no
power-up delays. To keep the device in normal mode continuously, CS must be kept low until after the 10th
falling edge of SCLK after the start of a conversion (remember that a conversion is initiated by bringing CS low).
If CS is brought high after the 10th falling edge, but before the 16th falling edge, the device remains in normal
mode, but the current conversion is aborted and the SDATA returns to TRI-STATE (truncating the output word).
Sixteen SCLK cycles are required to read all of a conversion word from the device. After sixteen SCLK cycles
have elapsed, CS may be idled either high or low until the next conversion. If CS is idled low, it must be brought
high again before the start of the next conversion, which begins when CS is again brought low.
After sixteen SCLK cycles, SDATA returns to TRI-STATE. Another conversion may be started, after tQUIET has
elapsed, by bringing CS low again.
8.4.2.2 Shutdown Mode
Shutdown mode is appropriate for applications that either do not sample continuously, or it is acceptable to trade
throughput for power consumption. When the ADC is in shutdown mode, all of the analog circuitry is turned off.
To enter shutdown mode, a conversion must be interrupted by bringing CS high anytime between the second
and tenth falling edges of SCLK, as shown in Figure 21. Once CS has been brought high in this manner, the
device enters shutdown mode, the current conversion is aborted and SDATA enters TRI-STATE. If CS is brought
high before the second falling edge of SCLK, the device does not change mode; this is to avoid accidentally
changing mode as a result of noise on the CS line.
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Device Functional Modes (continued)
Figure 21. Entering Shutdown Mode
Figure 22. Entering Normal Mode
To exit shutdown mode, bring CS back low. Upon bringing CS low, the ADC begins powering up (power-up time
is specified in Timing Requirements). This microsecond of power-up delay results in the first conversion result
being unusable. The second conversion performed after power up, however, is valid, as shown in Figure 22.
If CS is brought back high before the 10th falling edge of SCLK, the device returns to shutdown mode. This is
done to avoid accidentally entering normal mode as a result of noise on the CS line. To exit shutdown mode and
remain in normal mode, CS must be kept low until after the 10th falling edge of SCLK. The ADC is fully powered
up after 16 SCLK cycles.
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9 Application and Implementation
NOTE
Information in the following applications sections is not part of the TI component
specification, and TI does not warrant its accuracy or completeness. TI’s customers are
responsible for determining suitability of components for their purposes. Customers should
validate and test their design implementation to confirm system functionality.
9.1 Application Information
A typical application of the ADC is shown in Typical Application. Power is provided in this example by the Texas
Instruments LP2950 low-dropout voltage regulator (see LP295x-N Series of Adjustable Micropower Voltage
Regulators, SNVS764), available in a variety of fixed and adjustable output voltages. The power supply pin is
bypassed with a capacitor network placed close to the ADC. Because the reference for the ADC is the supply
voltage, any noise on the supply degrades device noise performance. To keep noise off the supply, use a
dedicated linear regulator for this device, or provide sufficient decoupling from other circuitry to keep noise off the
ADC supply pin. Because of the ADC's low power requirements, it is also possible to use a precision reference
as a power supply to maximize performance. The three-wire interface is shown connected to a microprocessor or
DSP.
9.1.1 Analog Inputs
An equivalent circuit for the ADC's input is shown in Figure 23. Diodes D1 and D2 provide ESD protection for the
analog inputs. At no time must the analog input go beyond (VA + 300 mV) or (GND − 300 mV), as these ESD
diodes begin to conduct, which could result in erratic operation. For this reason, the ESD diodes must not be
used to clamp the input signal.
The capacitor C1 in Figure 23 has a typical value of 4 pF, and is mainly the package pin capacitance. Resistor
R1 is the ON resistance of the track or hold switch, and is typically 500 Ω. Capacitor C2 is the ADC sampling
capacitor and is typically 26 pF. The ADC delivers best performance when driven by a low-impedance source to
eliminate distortion caused by the charging of the sampling capacitance. This is especially important when using
the ADC to sample AC signals. Also important when sampling dynamic signals is an anti-aliasing filter.
VA
D1
R1
C2
26 pF
VIN
C1
4 pF
D2
Conversion Phase - Switch Open
Track Phase - Switch Closed
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Figure 23. Equivalent Input Circuit
9.1.2 Digital Inputs and Outputs
The ADC digital inputs (SCLK and CS) are not limited by the same maximum ratings as the analog inputs. The
digital input pins are instead limited to 5.25 V with respect to GND, regardless of VA, the supply voltage. This
allows the ADC to be interfaced with a wide range of logic levels, independent of the supply voltage.
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9.2 Typical Application
The ADC081S021 is a low-power, single-channel CMOS 8-bit analog-to-digital converter that uses the supply
voltage as a reference, enabling the devices to operate with a full-scale input range of 0 to VA. An example low
power application with the LMT87 which is a wide range ±0.3°C (typical) accurate temperature sensor is shown
in Figure 24.
LP2950
1 PF
0.1 PF
5V
1 PF
0.1 PF
VA
SCLK
VIN
ADC081S021
CS
SDATA
MICROPROCESSOR
DSP
GND
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Figure 24. Typical Application Circuit
9.2.1 Design Requirements
A successful ADC081S021 and LMT87 design is contrained by the following factors:
• VIN range needs to be 0 V to VA where VA can range from 2.7 V to 5.25 V
• Output level of the LMT87 can range from 538 mV to 3277 mV (which satisfies the VIN condition)
9.2.2 Detailed Design Procedure
Designing for an accurate measurement requires careful attention to timing requirements for the ADC081S021.
Because the ADC081S021 uses the supply voltage as a reference, it is important to make sure that the supply
voltage is settled to its final level before exiting the shutdown mode and beginning a conversion. After the supply
voltage is settled, the CS is brought to a low level (ideally 0 V) to start a conversion.
It is also important to ensure that any noise on the power supply must be less than ½ LSB in amplitude. The
supply voltage must be regarded as a precise voltage reference.
After the CS is brought low, the user needs to wait for one complete conversion cycle (approximately 1 μs) for
meaningful data. The dummy conversion cycle can be considered the start-up time of the ADC081S021.
The ADC081S021 digital output can then be correlated to the LMT87 output level to get an accurate temperature
reading. At VDD = 2.7 V, 1 LSB of ADC081S021 is 10.54 mV. This information can be used to calculate the
output level of LMT87 which can then be correlated to temperature.
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Typical Application (continued)
9.2.3 Application Curves
3500
3000
111...110
1500
1000
111...000
|
ADC CODE
2000
|
VOUT Level (mV)
111...111
2500
1 LSB = VA/256
011...111
500
000...010
±65
±15
35
85
135
Temperature (ƒC)
185
C001
000...001
|
0
000...000
0V
Figure 25. LMT87 Output Voltage vs Temperature
18
1 LSB
ANALOG INPUT
+VA-1 LSB
Figure 26. Ideal Transfer Characteristic
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10 Power Supply Recommendations
The ADC takes time to power up, either after first applying VA, or after returning to normal mode from shutdown
mode. This corresponds to one dummy conversion for any SCLK frequency within the specifications in this
document. After this first dummy conversion, the ADC performs conversions properly.
NOTE
The tQUIET time must still be included between the first dummy conversion and the second
valid conversion.
When the VA supply is first applied, the ADC may power up in either of the two modes: normal or shutdown. As
such, one dummy conversion must be performed after start-up, as described in the previous paragraph. The part
may then be placed into either normal mode or the shutdown mode, as described in Normal Mode and Shutdown
Mode.
When the ADC is operated continuously in normal mode, the maximum ensured throughput is fSCLK / 20 at the
maximum specified fSCLK. Throughput may be traded for power consumption by running fSCLK at its maximum
specified rate and performing fewer conversions per unit time, raising the ADC CS line after the 10th and before
the 15th fall of SCLK of each conversion. A plot of typical power consumption versus throughput is shown in
Typical Characteristics. To calculate the power consumption for a given throughput, multiply the fraction of time
spent in the normal mode by the normal mode power consumption and add the fraction of time spent in
shutdown mode multiplied by the shutdown mode power consumption. The curve of power consumption vs
throughput (Figure 17) is essentially linear. This is because the power consumption in the shutdown mode is so
small that it can be ignored for all practical purposes.
10.1 Noise Considerations
The charging of any output load capacitance requires current from the power supply, VA. The current pulses
required from the supply to charge the output capacitance causes voltage variations on the supply. If these
variations are large enough, they could degrade SNR and SINAD performance of the ADC. Furthermore,
discharging the output capacitance when the digital output goes from a logic high to a logic low dumps current
into the die substrate, which is resistive. Load discharge currents cause ground bounce noise in the substrate
that degrades noise performance if that current is large enough. The larger the output capacitance, the more
current flows through the die substrate and the greater is the noise coupled into the analog channel, degrading
noise performance.
To keep noise out of the power supply, keep the output load capacitance as small as practical. It is good practice
to use a 100-Ω series resistor at the ADC output, placed as close to the ADC output pin as practical. This limits
the charge and discharge current of the output capacitance and maintain noise performance.
11 Layout
11.1 Layout Guidelines
Capacitive coupling between noisy digital circuitry and sensitive analog circuitry can lead to poor performance. TI
strongly recommends keeping the analog and digital circuitry separated from each other and the clock line as
short as possible.
Digital circuits create substantial supply and ground current transients. This digital noise could have significant
impact upon system noise performance. To avoid performance degradation due to supply noise, do not use the
same supply for the ADC081S021 that is used for digital logic.
Generally, analog and digital lines must cross each other at 90° to avoid crosstalk. However, to maximize
accuracy in high resolution systems, avoid crossing analog and digital lines altogether. It is important to keep
clock lines as short as possible and isolated from ALL other lines, including other digital lines. In addition, the
clock line must also be treated as a transmission line and be properly terminated.
The analog input must be isolated from noisy signal lines to avoid coupling of spurious signals into the input. Any
external component (that is, a filter capacitor) connected between the converter’s input pins and ground or to the
reference input pin and ground must be connected to a very clean point in the ground plane.
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Layout Guidelines (continued)
TI recommends the use of a single, uniform ground plane and the use of split power planes. The power planes
must be placed within the same board layer. All analog circuitry (input amplifiers, filters, reference components,
and so on) must be placed over the analog power plane. All digital circuitry and I/O lines must be placed over the
digital power plane. In addition, all components in the reference circuitry and the input signal chain that are
connected to ground must be connected together with short traces and enter the analog ground plane at a
single, quiet point.
11.2 Layout Example
Figure 27. DBV Package Layout
Figure 28. NGF Package Layout
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12 Device and Documentation Support
12.1 Device Support
12.1.1 Device Nomenclature
ACQUISITION TIME is the time required to acquire the input voltage. That is, it is time required for the hold
capacitor to charge up to the input voltage. Acquisition time is measured backwards from the falling
edge of CS when the signal is sampled and the part moves from track to hold. The start of the time
interval that contains TACQ is the 13th rising edge of SCLK of the previous conversion when the part
moves from hold to track. The user must ensure that the time between the 13th rising edge of
SCLK and the falling edge of the next CS is not less than TACQ to meet performance specifications.
APERTURE DELAY is the time after the falling edge of CS when the input signal is acquired or held for
conversion.
APERTURE JITTER (APERTURE UNCERTAINTY) is the variation in aperture delay from sample to sample.
Aperture jitter manifests itself as noise in the output.
CONVERSION TIME is the time required, after the input voltage is acquired, for the ADC081S021 to convert the
input voltage to a digital word. This is from the falling edge of CS when the input signal is sampled
to the 16th falling edge of SCLK when the SDATA output goes into TRI-STATE.
DIFFERENTIAL NON-LINEARITY (DNL) is the measure of the maximum deviation from the ideal step size of 1
LSB.
DUTY CYCLE is the ratio of the time that a repetitive digital waveform is high to the total time of one period. The
specification here refers to the SCLK.
EFFECTIVE NUMBER OF BITS (ENOB, or EFFECTIVE BITS) is another method of specifying Signal-to-Noise
and Distortion or SINAD. ENOB is defined as (SINAD − 1.76) / 6.02 and says that the converter is
equivalent to a perfect ADC081S021 of this (ENOB) number of bits.
FULL POWER BANDWIDTH is a measure of the frequency at which the reconstructed output fundamental drops
3 dB below its low frequency value for a full scale input.
GAIN ERROR is the deviation of the last code transition (111...110) to (111...111) from the ideal (VREF − 1 LSB),
after adjusting for offset error.
INTEGRAL NON-LINEARITY (INL) is a measure of the deviation of each individual code from a line drawn from
negative full scale (½ LSB below the first code transition) through positive full scale (½ LSB above
the last code transition). The deviation of any given code from this straight line is measured from
the center of that code value.
INTERMODULATION DISTORTION (IMD) is the creation of additional spectral components as a result of two
sinusoidal frequencies being applied to the ADC081S021 input at the same time. It is defined as
the ratio of the power in the second and third order intermodulation products to the sum of the
power in both of the original frequencies. IMD is usually expressed in dB.
MISSING CODES are those output codes that never appear at the ADC081S021 outputs. The ADC081S021 is
ensured not to have any missing codes.
OFFSET ERROR is the deviation of the first code transition (000...000) to (000...001) from the ideal (that is,
GND + 1 LSB).
SIGNAL TO NOISE RATIO (SNR) is the ratio, expressed in dB, of the RMS value of the input signal to the RMS
value of the sum of all other spectral components below one-half the sampling frequency, not
including harmonics or DC
SIGNAL TO NOISE PLUS DISTORTION (S/N+D or SINAD) Is the ratio, expressed in dB, of the RMS value of
the input signal to the RMS value of all of the other spectral components below half the clock
frequency, including harmonics but excluding DC
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SPURIOUS FREE DYNAMIC RANGE (SFDR) is the difference, expressed in dB, between the desired signal
amplitude to the amplitude of the peak spurious spectral component, where a spurious spectral
component is any signal present in the output spectrum that is not present at the input and may or
may not be a harmonic.
TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION (THD) is the ratio, expressed in dB or dBc, of the RMS total of the first five
harmonic components at the output to the RMS level of the input signal frequency as seen at the
THD = 20 ‡ log10
A f 22 +
+ A f 62
A f 12
output. THD is calculated as
where Af1 is the RMS power of
the input frequency at the output and Af2 through Af6 are the RMS power in the first 5 harmonic
frequencies.
THROUGHPUT TIME is the minimum time required between the start of two successive conversion. It is the
acquisition time plus the conversion time.
TOTAL UNADJUSTED ERROR is the worst deviation found from the ideal transfer function. As such, it is a
comprehensive specification which includes full scale error, linearity error, and offset error.
12.2 Documentation Support
12.2.1 Related Documentation
For related documentation see the following:
LP295x-N Series of Adjustable Micropower Voltage Regulators, SNVS764
12.3 Community Resources
The following links connect to TI community resources. Linked contents are provided "AS IS" by the respective
contributors. They do not constitute TI specifications and do not necessarily reflect TI's views; see TI's Terms of
Use.
TI E2E™ Online Community TI's Engineer-to-Engineer (E2E) Community. Created to foster collaboration
among engineers. At e2e.ti.com, you can ask questions, share knowledge, explore ideas and help
solve problems with fellow engineers.
Design Support TI's Design Support Quickly find helpful E2E forums along with design support tools and
contact information for technical support.
12.4 Trademarks
SPI, QSPI, MICROWIRE, E2E are trademarks of Texas Instruments.
All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
12.5 Electrostatic Discharge Caution
These devices have limited built-in ESD protection. The leads should be shorted together or the device placed in conductive foam
during storage or handling to prevent electrostatic damage to the MOS gates.
12.6 Glossary
SLYZ022 — TI Glossary.
This glossary lists and explains terms, acronyms, and definitions.
13 Mechanical, Packaging, and Orderable Information
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current data available for the designated devices. This data is subject to change without notice and revision of
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PACKAGING INFORMATION
Orderable Device
Status
(1)
Package Type Package Pins Package
Drawing
Qty
Eco Plan
(2)
Lead finish/
Ball material
MSL Peak Temp
Op Temp (°C)
Device Marking
(3)
(4/5)
(6)
ADC081S021CIMF
NRND
SOT-23
DBV
6
1000
Non-RoHS
& Green
Call TI
Level-1-260C-UNLIM
-40 to 85
X09C
ADC081S021CIMF/NOPB
ACTIVE
SOT-23
DBV
6
1000
RoHS & Green
SN
Level-1-260C-UNLIM
-40 to 85
X09C
ADC081S021CIMFX/NOPB
ACTIVE
SOT-23
DBV
6
3000
RoHS & Green
SN
Level-1-260C-UNLIM
-40 to 85
X09C
ADC081S021CISD/NOPB
ACTIVE
WSON
NGF
6
1000
RoHS & Green
SN
Level-1-260C-UNLIM
-40 to 85
X9C
(1)
The marketing status values are defined as follows:
ACTIVE: Product device recommended for new designs.
LIFEBUY: TI has announced that the device will be discontinued, and a lifetime-buy period is in effect.
NRND: Not recommended for new designs. Device is in production to support existing customers, but TI does not recommend using this part in a new design.
PREVIEW: Device has been announced but is not in production. Samples may or may not be available.
OBSOLETE: TI has discontinued the production of the device.
(2)
RoHS: TI defines "RoHS" to mean semiconductor products that are compliant with the current EU RoHS requirements for all 10 RoHS substances, including the requirement that RoHS substance
do not exceed 0.1% by weight in homogeneous materials. Where designed to be soldered at high temperatures, "RoHS" products are suitable for use in specified lead-free processes. TI may
reference these types of products as "Pb-Free".
RoHS Exempt: TI defines "RoHS Exempt" to mean products that contain lead but are compliant with EU RoHS pursuant to a specific EU RoHS exemption.
Green: TI defines "Green" to mean the content of Chlorine (Cl) and Bromine (Br) based flame retardants meet JS709B low halogen requirements of