SBAS937B September   2018  – December 2018 ADS1278-SP

PRODUCTION DATA.  

  1. 1 Features
  2. 2 Applications
  3. 3 Description
    1.     Device Images
      1.      Simplified Schematic
  4. 4 Revision History
  5. 5 Description (continued)
  6. 6 Pin Configuration and Functions
    1.     Pin Functions
  7. 7 Specifications
    1. 7.1 Absolute Maximum Ratings
    2. 7.2 ESD Ratings
    3. 7.3 Recommended Operating Conditions
    4. 7.4 Thermal Information
    5. 7.5 Electrical Characteristics
    6. 7.6 Timing Requirements: SPI Format
    7. 7.7 Timing Requirements: Frame-Sync Format
    8. 7.8 Quality Conformance Inspection
    9. 7.9 Typical Characteristics
  8. 8 Detailed Description
    1. 8.1 Overview
    2. 8.2 Functional Block Diagram
    3. 8.3 Feature Description
      1. 8.3.1  Sampling Aperture Matching
      2. 8.3.2  Frequency Response
        1. 8.3.2.1 High-Speed, Low-Power, And Low-Speed Modes
        2. 8.3.2.2 High-Resolution Mode
      3. 8.3.3  Phase Response
      4. 8.3.4  Settling Time
      5. 8.3.5  Data Format
      6. 8.3.6  Analog Inputs (AINP, AINN)
      7. 8.3.7  Voltage Reference Inputs (VREFP, VREFN)
      8. 8.3.8  Clock Input (CLK)
      9. 8.3.9  Mode Selection (MODE)
      10. 8.3.10 Synchronization (SYNC)
      11. 8.3.11 Power-Down (PWDN)
      12. 8.3.12 Format[2:0]
      13. 8.3.13 Serial Interface Protocols
      14. 8.3.14 SPI Serial Interface
        1. 8.3.14.1 SCLK
        2. 8.3.14.2 DRDY/FSYNC (SPI Format)
        3. 8.3.14.3 DOUT
        4. 8.3.14.4 DIN
      15. 8.3.15 Frame-Sync Serial Interface
        1. 8.3.15.1 SCLK
        2. 8.3.15.2 DRDY/FSYNC (Frame-Sync Format)
        3. 8.3.15.3 DOUT
        4. 8.3.15.4 DIN
      16. 8.3.16 DOUT Modes
        1. 8.3.16.1 TDM Mode
        2. 8.3.16.2 TDM Mode, Fixed-Position Data
        3. 8.3.16.3 TDM Mode, Dynamic Position Data
        4. 8.3.16.4 Discrete Data Output Mode
      17. 8.3.17 Daisy-Chaining
      18. 8.3.18 Modulator Output
      19. 8.3.19 Pin Test Using Test[1:0] Inputs
      20. 8.3.20 VCOM Output
    4. 8.4 Device Functional Modes
  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 Curve
  10. 10Power Supply Recommendations
  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 Community 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)
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Orderable Information

8.3.8 Clock Input (CLK)

The ADS1278-SP requires a clock input for operation. The individual converters of the ADS1278-SP operate from the same clock input. At the maximum data rate, the clock input can be either 27 MHz or 13.5 MHz for Low-Power mode, or 27MHz or 5.4 MHz for Low-Speed mode, determined by the setting of the CLKDIV input. For High-Speed mode, the maximum CLK input frequency is 32.768 MHz. For High-Resolution mode, the maximum CLK input frequency is 27 MHz. The selection of the external clock frequency (fCLK) does not affect the resolution of the ADS1278-SP. Use of a slower fCLK can reduce the power consumption of an external clock buffer. The output data rate scales with clock frequency, down to a minimum clock frequency of fCLK = 100 kHz. Table 5 summarizes the ratio of the clock input frequency (fCLK) to data rate (fDATA), maximum data rate and corresponding maximum clock input for the four operating modes.

As with any high-speed data converter, a high-quality, low-jitter clock is essential for optimum performance. Crystal clock oscillators are the recommended clock source. Make sure to avoid excess ringing on the clock input; keeping the clock trace as short as possible, and using a 50-Ω series resistor placed close to the source end, often helps.

Table 5. Clock Input Options

MODE SELECTION MAX fCLK (MHz) CLKDIV fCLK/fDATA DATA RATE (SPS)
High-Speed 32.768 1 256 128,000
High-Resolution 27 1 512 52,734
Low-Power 27 1 512 52,734
13.5 0 256
Low-Speed 27 1 2,560 10,547
5.4 0 512