SBAS661C February 2015 – May 2021 ADS1262 , ADS1263
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A differential signal is one where both inputs are driven in symmetric and opposite polarities centered at a common-mode voltage. Optimally, the common-mode voltage is the midpoint of the ADC input range. The common-mode voltage plus the signal must always be within the ADC specified operating range to avoid signal clipping. As shown in Figure 10-4, the magnitude of each signal is maximum ½ of the ADC full-scale range. The maximum differential signal (VAINP – VAINN) is equal to or less than the ADC FSR. For single 5-V operation, the common-mode voltage is typically equal to mid-supply (2.5 V) in order to use the full ADC input range. This type of input with single 5-V supply operation is shown in Figure 10-5. For bipolar supplies (±2.5 V), the common-mode voltage of VAINP and VAINN are typically equal to ground potential. This type of input of configuration is shown in Figure 10-6. Certain types of differential signals, such as from a bridge circuits, are referenced to ADC ground; therefore, the common-mode voltage is defined.