SBAS350G June   2005  – January 2021 ADS1232 , ADS1234

PRODUCTION DATA  

  1. 1 Features
  2. 2 Applications
  3. 3 Description
  4. 4 Revision History
  5. 5 Pin Configuration and Functions
  6. 6 Specifications
    1. 6.1 Absolute Maximum Ratings
    2. 6.2 ESD Ratings
    3. 6.3 Recommended Operating Conditions
    4. 6.4 Thermal Information
    5. 6.5 Electrical Characteristics
    6. 6.6 Typical Characteristics
  7. 7 Parameter Measurement Information
    1. 7.1 Noise Performance
  8. 8 Detailed Description
    1. 8.1 Overview
    2. 8.2 Functional Block Diagram
    3. 8.3 Feature Description
      1. 8.3.1  Analog Inputs (AINPX, AINNX)
      2. 8.3.2  Temperature Sensor (ADS1232 Only)
      3. 8.3.3  Low-Noise PGA
        1. 8.3.3.1 PGA Bypass Capacitor
      4. 8.3.4  Voltage Reference Inputs (REFP, REFN)
      5. 8.3.5  Clock Sources
      6. 8.3.6  Digital Filter Frequency Response
      7. 8.3.7  Settling Time
      8. 8.3.8  Data Rate
      9. 8.3.9  Data Format
      10. 8.3.10 Data Ready and Data Output (DRDY/DOUT)
      11. 8.3.11 Serial Clock Input (SCLK)
      12. 8.3.12 Data Retrieval
    4. 8.4 Device Functional Modes
      1. 8.4.1 Offset Calibration Mode
      2. 8.4.2 Standby Mode
      3. 8.4.3 Standby Mode With Offset-Calibration
      4. 8.4.4 Power-Down Mode
      5. 8.4.5 Power-Up Sequence
      6. 8.4.6 Summary of Serial Interface Waveforms
  9. 9 Application and Implementation
    1. 9.1 Application Information
    2. 9.2 Typical Application
      1. 9.2.1 Design Requirements
      2. 9.2.2 Detailed Design Procedure
      3. 9.2.3 Application Curves
  10. 10Power Supply Recommendations
    1. 10.1 Power-Supply Decoupling
  11. 11Layout
    1. 11.1 Layout Guidelines
    2. 11.2 Layout Example
  12. 12Device and Documentation Support
    1. 12.1 Receiving Notification of Documentation Updates
    2. 12.2 Support Resources
    3. 12.3 Trademarks
    4. 12.4 Electrostatic Discharge Caution
    5. 12.5 Glossary
  13. 13Mechanical, Packaging, and Orderable Information

Package Options

Mechanical Data (Package|Pins)
Thermal pad, mechanical data (Package|Pins)
Orderable Information

3 Description

The ADS1232 and ADS1234 (ADS123x) are precision, 24-bit, analog-to-digital converters (ADCs). With a low-noise programmable gain amplifier (PGA), a precision delta-sigma ADC, and internal oscillator, the ADS123x provide a complete front-end solution for bridge sensor applications including weigh scales, strain gauges, and pressure sensors.

An input multiplexer (MUX) accepts either two (ADS1232) or four (ADS1234) differential inputs. The ADS1232 also includes a temperature sensor to monitor ambient temperature. The low-noise PGA has a selectable gain of 1, 2, 64, or 128, supporting a full-scale differential input of ±2.5 V, ±1.25 V, ±39 mV, or ±19.5 mV.

The delta-sigma ADC provides a maximum of 23.5-bits effective resolution, and supports two data rates: 10 SPS (providing 50-Hz and 60-Hz rejection) and 80 SPS. The ADS123x can be clocked externally using an oscillator or a crystal, or by the internal oscillator.

Offset calibration is performed on-demand, and the ADS123x can be put in a low-power standby mode or shut off completely in power-down mode. The ADS123x are operated through simple pin-driven control—there are no digital registers to program.

Data are output over a two-wire serial interface that connects directly to the MSP430 and other microcontrollers.

Device Information(1)
PART NUMBER PACKAGE BODY SIZE (NOM)
ADS1232 TSSOP (24) 7.80 mm × 4.40 mm
ADS1234 TSSOP (28) 9.70 mm × 4.40 mm
(1) For all available packages, see the package option addendum at the end of the data sheet.
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