SIG1232A
SIG1232A: 10/80SPS, 24-bit Sigma-Delta ADC with PGA
FEATURES
DESCRIPTION
PGA Gain: 1, 2, 64, and 128
Data Rates: 10SPS and 80SPS
RMS Noise: 19nV at 10SPS
Offset Drift: 5nV/°C
Gain Drift: 1ppm/°C
Internal or External Clock
Parity Check
Power Supply
AVDD: 2.7V to 5.25V
DVDD: 2.7V to 5.25V
Current: 1.5mA
Package: 24-lead TSSOP
The SIG1232A is a low noise, low drift, and high-resolution 24bit analog-to-digital converter (ADC) with integrated
programmable gain amplifier (PGA) that offers high-accuracy
measurement solutions for bridge sensors.
The device contains a low noise PGA with gains selected from
1, 2, 64, and 128, a delta-sigma (Δ-Σ) modulator, and a SINC4
digital filter. Two data rates are provided from the device: 10SPS
and 80SPS.
SPI-compatible interface is used for device configuration and
parity check is provided for data integrity.
The on-chip oscillator, an external clock, or an external crystal
can be used as the clock source to the device.
The SIG1232A is available in 24-lead TSSOP package and is
fully specified over the -40°C to +125°C temperature range.
APPLICATIONS
Weigh Scales
Strain Gauges
Pressure Sensors
Industrial Process Control
TSSOP-24
Function Block Diagram
AVDD
REFP REFN
DVDD
1
24
DOUT/DRDYn
DGND
2
23
SCLK
CLKIN/XTAL1
3
22
PDWNn
PDWNn
XTAL
4
21
SPEED
SPEED
DGND
5
20
GAIN1
DOUT/DRDYn
SCLK
DGND
6
19
GAIN0
TEMP
7
18
AVDD
A0
8
17
AGND
NC
9
16
REFP
NC
10
15
REFN
AINP1
11
14
AINP2
AINN1
12
13
AINN2
DVDD
BUF
MUX
AINP1
AINN1
AINP2
PGA
ΔΣ ADC
Digital
Filter
Serial
Interface
AINN2
Gain=1, 2, 64, and
128
Internal
Oscillator
TEMP A0 GAIN1 GAIN0 AGND
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Clock
Mux
DGND
XTAL2
CLKIN/XTAL1
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TSSOP-24
SIG1232A
PIN CONFIGURATION and DESCRIPTIONS
PACKAGE
TSSOP-24ld
TOP VIEW (Not To Scale)
DVDD
1
24
DOUT/DRDYn
DGND
2
23
SCLK
CLKIN/XTAL1
3
22
PDWNn
XTAL
4
21
SPEED
DGND
5
20
GAIN1
DGND
6
19
GAIN0
TEMP
7
18
AVDD
A0
8
17
AGND
NC
9
16
REFP
NC
10
15
REFN
AINP1
11
14
AINP2
12
13
AINN2
AINN1
PIN
NO.
NAME
FUNCTION
SIG1232A
TSSOP-24
DESCRIPTION
1
DVDD
Digital
Digital power supply, 2.7V to 5.25V.
2
DGND
Digital
Digital ground reference point.
3
CLKIN/XTAL1
Digital Input
4
XTAL2
Digital Input
1) Internal oscillator: Connect to DGND.
2) External clock: Connect to external clock input.
3) Crystal oscillator connection 1
Crystal oscillator connection 2
5,6
DGND
Digital
No connection (float) or connect to DVDD/DGND.
7
TEMP
Digital Input
Temperature sensor enable bit: On-chip temperature sensor is enabled if this
pin is connected to DVDD. The measurement for internal temperature sensor
is about 113uV at 27°C with sensitivity of 0.337uV/°C. GAIN=1 is needed to
have correct temperature measurement.
8
A0
Digital Input
Input channel control: DGND for INP1/INN1 and DVDD for INP2/INN2.
9,10
NC
Digital
11
AINP1
Analog Input
Positive analog input channel 1.
12
AINN1
Analog Input
Negative analog input channel 1.
13
AINN2
Analog Input
Negative analog input channel 2.
14
AINP2
Analog Input
Positive analog input channel 2.
15
REFN
Analog Input
Negative reference input.
16
REFP
Analog Input
Positive reference input.
17
AVSS
Analog
Negative analog power supply.
18
AVDD
Analog
19
GAIN0
Digital Input
20
GAIN1
Digital Input
21
SPEED
Digital Input
22
PDWNn
Digital Input
23
24
SCLK
DOUT/DRDYn
Digital Input
Digital Output
Positive analog power supply. 2.7V to 5.25V relative to AVSS.
PGA gain control bits:
GAIN1 GAIN0
GAIN
0
0
1
0
1
2
1
0
64
1
1
128
Date rate select: DGND for 10SPS and DVDD for 80SPS.
Power-Down signal. Active low. ADC enters power-down mode if holding pin
low.
Serial data clock.
Serial data output and data ready indicator.
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PACKAGE/ORDERING INFORMATION
MODEL
PACKAGE DESCRIPTION
SPECIFIED TEMPERATURE
RANGE
ORDERING NUMBER
PACKING OPTION
SIG1232A
TSSOP-24
-40°C to +125°C
SIG1232A-ITSP24-RL
Reel, 3000
SPECIFICATIONS
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Over operating free-air temperature range, unless otherwise noted.(1)
Voltage
Current
Temperature
MIN
MAX
UNIT
AVDD to AVSS
–0.3
6.5
V
AVSS to DGND
–0.3
0.3
V
DVDD to DGND
–0.3
6.5
V
Analog input
VAVSS – 0.3
VAVDD + 0.3
V
Digital input
VDGND – 0.3
VDVDD + 0.3
V
Input current
–10
10
mA
Junction (TJ)
–50
150
°C
Storage (Tstg)
-60
150
°C
(1) Stresses beyond those listed under Absolute Maximum Ratings may cause permanent damage to the device. These is a stress rating only;
functional operation of the device at these or any other conditions above those indicated in the operational section of this specification is not
implied. Exposure to absolute maximum rating conditions for extended periods may affect device reliability.
ESD Ratings
SYMBOL
PARAMTER
CONDITION
VALUE
UNIT
HBM
Human-body Model
ANSI/ESDA/JEDEC JS-001
±4000
V
CDM
Charged-device model
JEDEC EIA/JS-002-2022
±2000
V
This integrated circuit can be damaged by ESD. Signal Micro recommends that all integrated circuits be handled with appropriate
precautions. Failure to observe proper handling and installation procedures can cause damage. ESD damage can range from
subtle performance degradation to complete device failure. Precision integrated circuits may be more susceptible to damage
because very small parametric changes could cause the device not to meet its published specifications.
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SIG1232A
Electrical Characteristics
Minimum/Maximum specifications apply from -40˚C to +125˚C. Typical specifications are at +25˚C. All specification are at
VAVDD=5V, VAVSS=0V, VDVDD=3.3V, VREF=2.5V, fCLK=1.536MHz, data rate=10SPS, unless otherwise noted.
PARAMETER
TEST CONDITION OR
NOTES
MIN(1)
TYP
MAX(1)
UNITS
ANALOG INPUTS
Differential Input Voltage
Absolute Input Voltage
–0.5·VREF/Gain
+0.5·VREF/Gain
V
GAIN=1
VAVSS – 0.05
VAVDD + 0.05
GAIN=2/64/128
VAVSS + 0.5
VAVSS + 0.5 +
|VINMAX|·Gain
VAVDD – 0.5
VAVDD – 0.5 –
|VINMAX|·Gain
V
V
VIN = VINP – VINN
Common Mode Input Range
GAIN=2/64/128
Absolute Input Current
GAIN=1
GAIN=2/64/128
±20
±1
V
nA
nA
SYSTEM PERFORMANCE
PGA Gain
1/2/64/128
V/V
Resolution
24
Bits
10/80
SPS
Data Rate
Noise
See Noise Table 1
Integral Nonlinearity (INL)
±15
Offset Error
Offset Drift vs. Temperature
Gain Error
Gain Drift vs. Temperature
ppm
±256/GAIN
μV
±128/GAIN ± 3
nV/°C
-0.05
±0.01
0.05
%
-5
±1
+5
ppm/°C
Normal Mode Rejection
(NMRR)
Common Mode Rejection
(CMRR)
fIN=50/60Hz, ±2%, data
rate=10SPS
100
110
dB
fIN=50/60Hz, data rate=10SPS
100
120
dB
Power Supply Rejection(2)
(PSRR)
AVDD
75
90
dB
DVDD
80
120
dB
REFERENCE INPUT
Differential Reference Voltage
(VREF)
Absolute Negative Reference
Voltage (VREFN)
Absolute Positive Reference
Voltage (VREFP)
VREF = VREFP – VREFN
VAVSS + 0.5
VAVDD + 0.1
V
VAVSS – 0.05
VREFP – 0.5
V
VREFN + 0.5
VAVDD + 0.05
V
Average Voltage Input Current
150
nA
ADC CLOCK
External Clock
Internal Oscillator
Crystal Oscillation
Frequency Range
Duty Cycle
1
40%
Nominal Frequency
Accuracy
Frequency Range
1.536
1.6
60%
1.536
MHz
–3%
±0.5%
3%
1
1.536
1.6
Start-up time
MHz
20
MHz
ms
DIGITAL INPUT/OUTPUT
High-level Output Voltage (VOH)
IOH = 4mA
Low-level Output Voltage (VOL)
IOL = –4mA
0.8·VDVDD
V
0.2·VDVDD
V
High-level Input Voltage (VIH)
0.7·VDVDD
VDVDD
V
Low-level Input Voltage (VIL)
VDGND
0.3·VDVDD
V
±10
μA
Input Hysteresis
0.5
Input Leakage
V
POWER SUPPLY
AVSS Voltage (VAVSS)
AVDD Voltage (VAVDD)
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5.25
V
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DVDD Voltage (VDVDD)
AVDD, AVSS Current (IAVDD)
5.25
V
Normal Mode, GAIN=1
2.7
0.3
0.5
mA
Normal Mode, GAIN=2/64/128
1.3
1.8
mA
Standby Mode
Power-down Mode
DVDD Current (IDVDD)
Total Power Dissipation
μA
1
μA
1
180
Standby Mode
20
Power-down Mode
1
μA
Normal Mode, GAIN=1
2
mW
Normal Mode, GAIN=2/64/128
7
mW
0.1
mW
Standby Mode
300
μA
Normal Mode
μA
TEMPERATURE RANGE
Specified temperature range
–40
125
°C
Operating temperature range
–50
125
°C
Storage temperature range
–60
150
°C
(1) Compliance to datasheet limits is assured by one or more methods: production test, characterization and/or design.
(2) Power supply rejection is specified DC change in voltage.
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Timing Requirements: Serial Interface
Over the operating ambient temperature range and DVDD = 2.7V to 5.25V, unless otherwise noted.
B7
B6
B5
B4
B3
B2
B1
B0
DESCRIPTION
SCLK rising edge to valid DOUT/DRDYn: propagation delay(1)
SCLK high pulse width
SCLK low pulse width
MIN
MAX
50
UNIT
ns
ns
ns
SCLK period
200
106
ns
DOUT
t2
t3
SCLK
t4
Figure 1. Serial Interface Timing Requirements
SYMBOL
t2
t3
t4
100
100
(1) DOUT load = 20pF || 100k Ω to DGND.
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NOISE PERFORMANCE
Table 1 and Table 2 show ADC noise performance in root mean square (RMS) value, peak-to-peak values, effective
number of bits (ENOB), and noise-free bits. The ENOB and noise-free bits listed in the tables are calculated using
Equation (1) and Equation (2):
ENOB= log 2 (VREF ⁄Gain⁄VRMS )
(1)
Noise Free Bits= log 2 �VREF ⁄Gain⁄Vp-p �
(2)
The noise data listed in the table are typical and are generated from continuous ADC readings with differential input
voltage of 0 V.
Table 1. ADC Noise in µVRMS (µVPP) at TA = 25°C, VAVDD = 5 V, VREF = 5 V
Data Rate
Gain
RMS Noise(nV)
Peak-to-Peak
Noise(nV)
ENOB(RMS)
Noise-Free Bits
10SPS
1
350
1500
23.8
21.7
10SPS
2
190
900
23.6
21.4
10SPS
64
23
110
21.7
19.4
10SPS
128
19
95
21.0
18.6
80SPS
1
1000
6200
22.3
19.6
80SPS
2
560
3600
22.1
19.4
80SPS
64
66
380
20.2
17.6
80SPS
128
54
310
19.5
16.9
Table 2. ADC Noise in µVRMS (µVPP) at TA = 25°C, VAVDD = 3 V, VREF = 3 V
Data Rate
Gain
RMS Noise(nV)
Peak-to-Peak
Noise(nV)
ENOB(RMS)
Noise-Free Bits
10SPS
1
350
1500
23.0
20.9
10SPS
2
190
900
22.9
20.7
10SPS
64
23
110
21.0
18.7
10SPS
128
19
95
20.2
17.9
80SPS
1
1000
6200
21.5
18.9
80SPS
2
560
3600
21.4
18.7
80SPS
64
66
380
19.4
16.9
80SPS
128
54
310
18.7
16.2
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CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION
AVDD
REFP REFN
DVDD
PDWNn
BUF
SPEED
AINN1
AINP2
AINN2
MUX
AINP1
PGA
ΔΣ ADC
Digital
Filter
Serial
Interface
Internal
Oscillator
Clock
Mux
DOUT/DRDYn
SCLK
Gain=1, 2, 64, and
128
TEMP A0 GAIN1 GAIN0 AGND
XTAL2
CLKIN/XTAL1
DGND
Figure 2. SIG1232A Block Diagram
OVERVIEW
The SIG1232A is low noise, low drift, and high-resolution 24-bit analog-to-digital converter (ADC) with integrated
programmable gain amplifier (PGA). The ADC provides high-accuracy measurement solutions for bridge sensors.
Figure 2 shows the device block diagram.
The ADC features a high input-impedance, low-noise, programmable gain amplifier (PGA). The PGA gain is selectable
with 1, 2, 64, and 128 by GAIN1/GAIN0 input pins.
A delta-sigma modulator measures the PGA output voltage according to the buffered reference voltage to provide
high speed bitstream to the digital filter. Unlike SAR ADCs, this ADC is much easier to drive due to very high
impedance at both analog and reference inputs.
The digital filter provides SINC4 filter mode, allowing good line-cycle rejection. Two data rates are provided from the device:
10SPS and 80SPS.
The SP-compatible serial interface is used to read the conversion data. The serial interface consists of two signals:
SCLK and DOUT/DRDYn. The DOUT/DRDYn pin serves as dual function of register and ADC data output and also
the indicator for data ready after the conversion is done. Parity check is provided for data integrity.
The ADC has three clock options: internal oscillator, external clock, and external crystal. The nominal clock frequency
is 1.536MHz.
The ADC operates with a single analog power supply with range from 2.7V to 5.25V. The digital power supply range
is 2.7 V to 5.25 V.
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Programmable Gain Amplifier (PGA)
The ADC features a low-drift, low-noise, high input impedance programmable gain amplifier (PGA). The PGA input
is equipped with an electromagnetic-interference (EMI) filter consisting of two 350-Ω input resistors, and two 8pF
filter capacitors, as shown in the Figure 3.
350Ω
A1
8pF
ADC
A2
350Ω
8pF
Figure 3. Simplified PGA Block Diagram
The ADC full-scale voltage range is determined by the reference voltage and the PGA gain. Table 3 shows the fullscale voltage range verses gain for 5V reference voltage.
Table 3. ADC Full-Scale Voltage Range with VREF = 5V
FULL SCALE RANGE (V)(1)
±2.5 V
±1.25 V
±39 mV
±19.5 mV
GAIN
1
2
64
128
(9) The full scale input range is proportional to VREF.
Just like most amplifiers, there should be some headroom for the output of PGA to be away from the power supply
(VAVDD) and ground (VAVSS) due to the limitation of voltage driving capability of PGA output device as shown in Figure
4. For correct linear operation, the absolute PGA output voltage must locate within the range [VAVSS + 0.5, VAVDD –
0.5]. The analog input common voltage must meet Equation (3):
(VAVSS + 0.5 + VIN · Gain) ≤ VCM ≤ (VAVDD – 0.5 – VIN · Gain)
(3)
Where
VIN = differential input voltage = VINP – VINN
VCM = input common mode voltage = (VINP + VINN)/2
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PGA Input
PGA Output
VAV DD
VAV DD – 0.5V
VOUTP = VCM+VIN ×Gain
VINP
VCM
VINN
VOUTN = VCM–VIN ×Gain
VAV SS + 0.5V
VAV SS
Figure 4. PGA Input and Output Range
Digital Filter and Conversion Time
A delta-sigma (Ʃ–Δ) ADC consists of a modulator followed by a programmable digital decimation filter to produce the
final high-resolution data output. Caution must be taken to choose the type of filtering based on the consideration of
tradeoffs between resolution, data rate, line cycle rejection, and conversion latency.
This ADC only provides sinc4 filter. Figure 5 shows the frequency response of the SINC4 and SINC1 filters normalized
to output data rate.
0
SINC1
-20
SINC4
Amplitude (dB)
-40
-60
-80
-100
-120
-140
-160
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Normalized Frequency
8
9
10
Figure 5. Frequency Response of SINC1/SINC4 Filter
While the order of the SINC filter doesn’t affect the notch positions, the higher order SINC4 filter has wider notches
resulting in better rejection in the band (±1 Hz) around the notches. The higher order SINC4 filter also gives better
stop-band rejection with the tradeoff of longer settling time for the same output data rate. The SINC4 filter normally
takes four conversion cycles to settle, while SINC1 filter settles in one conversion cycle.
Clock Mode
The on-chip oscillator, an external clock, or an external crystal can be used as the clock source to the device. Figure
6 illustrates the configuration for each clock mode. If the CLKIN pin is shorted to analog ground (AVSS), the internal
oscillator is enabled. If an external clock is detected at the CLKIN pin, the ADC automatically selects the external
clock.
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C1
1.536MHz
Clock
XTAL1/CLKIN
XTAL1/CLKIN
XTAL1/CLKIN
XTAL2
XTAL2
XTAL2
C2
Option (a) : Internal Oscillator
Option (b): External Clock
Option ©: Crystal Oscillator
Figure 6. Clock Mode Configurations
Power-On Reset (POR)
The ADC has two power supplies, analog and digital. The analog power supply (AVDD) range is 2.7V to 5V. The
digital supply (DVDD) range is 2.7V to 5V.
Figure 7 shows the POR sequence. The internal POR circuitry forces the ADC in reset state if the digital supply voltage
(VDVDD) is below POR voltage threshold which is about 1.3V. After the digital supply voltage (VDVDD) exceeds POR
voltage threshold, additional 43 ms of waiting time is needed for power supply to be fully settled before sending any
command, otherwise the command is ignored.
VDVDD
POR level: 1.3V typical
fCLK
Internal Reset
ADC Reset
ADC Normal Operation
43ms
Figure 7. Power-On Reset Sequence
SPI Interface
The ADC provides a 2-wire SPI-compatible interface with SPI Mode 1 supported. Please see Timing Requirements:
Serial Interface section for the timing information related to serial interface.
SERIAL CLOCK (SCLK)
The serial clock is a Schmitt-triggered input to make it noise immune. This pin is used to clock data into and out of the
device. Output data on DOUT pin are updated on the rising edge of SCLK.
DATA OUTPUT (DOUT/DRDYn)
The DOUT/DRDYn pin is a dual-function output. This pin serves as the serial interface data output and also as an
indicator for new data ready for retrieval. First, conversion or register data are shifted out on DOUT/DRDYn pin on the
rising edge of SCLK. Second, while the SPI interface is at idle state, the DOUT/DRDYn pin goes low to indicate that
new conversion data are ready for retrieval.
Data Format
The device provides 24 bits of conversion data output in binary 2’s complement format, left justified, MSB first. The
ADC input is bipolar-differential and is scaled such that zero differential input results in an ideal code of 24’h000000,
positive full scale input results in an ideal code of 24’h7FFFFF, and negative full scale input results in an ideal code of
24’h800000. The output clips if the signal exceeds full-scale. Table 4 lists the ideal output codes for different input
signals.
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Table 4. Ideal Output Code vs. Input Signal
INPUT SIGNAL
VIN = VINP – VINN
≥ FS (223 – 1) / 223
FS / 223
0
-FS / 223
≤ –FS
IDEAL OUTPUT
CODE
24’h7FFFFF
24’h000001
24’h000000
24’hFFFFFF
24’h800000
Reading ADC Data
As shown in Figure 8, the ADC data is 3 bytes long. Parity byte is appended to the conversion data bytes after more
than 24 SCLKs is applied. Part of parity byte is formed by the checksum byte, which is the 8-bit sum of data conversion
bytes plus an offset value, 8’h5B. The first and last bit of parity byte are forced with 1’b1.
CHECKSUM [7:0] = DATA [23:16] + DATA [15:8] + DATA [7:0] + 8’h5B
PARITY [7:0] = {1’b1, CHECKSUM [6:1], 1’b1}
After four bytes are read, the data byte sequence is repeated when more SCLKs are sent. The repeating byte
sequence starts with the first byte DATA [23:16].
The read operation needs to complete 2 system clock cycles before the next new data is ready, otherwise the retrieved
data is corrupted by the updating of new data on DOUT/DRDYn pin.
1
9
17
25
8*n
33
SCLK
Data Ready
DOUT
New Data Ready
DATA[23:16]
DATA[15:8]
DATA[7:0]
PARITY[7:0]
DATA REPEAT
Optional
Figure 8. Reading Data Sequence
Standby Mode
In normal conversion mode, it is required to have SCLK low after data retrieval before the next new data is updating
with DOUT/DRDYn pin going to high. If user holds SCLK high while the next new data is updating with DOUT/DRDYn
pin going to high, the device will enter standby mode to save power with about only 20uA current used. To exit standby
mode, set SCLK low. The first data after exiting standby mode is fully settled data after 4x time of data interval.
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REVISION HISTORY
The revision history provided is for informational purposes only and is believed to be accurate, but not warranted.
Please go to web to make sure you have the latest revision.
DATE
REVISION
May 20, 2022
CHANGE
Initial release.
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without notice at any time.
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PACKAGE OUTLINE DIMENSIONS
0.30
0.19
0.65
0.10
M
13
24
0.15 NOM
4.50
4.30
6.60
6.20
0.25
o
0 -8
o
0.75
0.50
12
1
7.90
7.70
1.10 MAX
0.15
0.05
0.10
Seating Plane
A. Compliant to JEDEC STARDARDS MO-153-AD.
B. All linear dimensions are in millimeters.
C. This drawing is subject to change without notice.
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