SLAS708A September   2010  – September 2019 ADS7947 , ADS7948 , ADS7949

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  1. 1 Features
  2. 2 Applications
  3. 3 Description
    1.     ADS794x Block Diagram
  4. 4 Revision History
  5. 5 Device Comparison Table
  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: ADS794x (12-, 10-, 8-Bit)
    4. 7.4  Thermal Information
    5. 7.5  Electrical Characteristics: ADS7947 (12-Bit)
    6. 7.6  Electrical Characteristics: ADS7948 (10-Bit)
    7. 7.7  Electrical Characteristics: ADS7949 (8-Bit)
    8. 7.8  Timing Requirements
    9. 7.9  Switching Characteristics
    10. 7.10 Typical Characteristics: ADS7947, ADS7948, ADS7949
    11. 7.11 Typical Characteristics: ADS7947 (12-Bit)
  8. 8 Detailed Description
    1. 8.1 Overview
    2. 8.2 Functional Block Diagram
    3. 8.3 Feature Description
      1. 8.3.1 Multiplexer and ADC Input
      2. 8.3.2 Reference
      3. 8.3.3 Clock
      4. 8.3.4 ADC Transfer Function
      5. 8.3.5 Power-Down
    4. 8.4 Device Functional Modes
      1. 8.4.1 Device Operation
    5. 8.5 Programming
      1. 8.5.1 16-Clock Frame
      2. 8.5.2 32-Clock Frame
  9. 9 Application and Implementation
    1. 9.1 Application Information
      1. 9.1.1 Driving an ADC Without a Driving Op Amp
  10. 10Power Supply Recommendations
  11. 11Layout
    1. 11.1 Layout Guidelines
    2. 11.2 Layout Example
  12. 12Device and Documentation Support
    1. 12.1 Related Links
    2. 12.2 Receiving Notification of Documentation Updates
    3. 12.3 Community Resources
    4. 12.4 Trademarks
    5. 12.5 Electrostatic Discharge Caution
    6. 12.6 Glossary
  13. 13Mechanical, Packaging, and Orderable Information

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9.1.1 Driving an ADC Without a Driving Op Amp

There are some low input signal bandwidth applications, such as battery power monitoring or mains monitoring. For these applications, an ADC does not have to be operated at high sampling rates and, preferrably, avoid using a driving op amp from a cost perspective. In this case, the ADC input observes the impedance of the signal source (such as a battery or mains transformer). This section elaborates the effects of source impedance on sampling frequency.

Equation 1 can be rewritten as Equation 4:

Equation 4. Sampling Time = Filter Time Constant × Settling Resolution × ln(2)

As shown in Figure 54, use a bypass capacitor across the positive and negative ADC input terminals.

ADS7947 ADS7948 ADS7949 ai_drv_adc_no_opamp_las708.gifFigure 54. Driving an ADC Without a Driving Op Amp

Source impedance (RSOURCE + R1) with (CBYPASS + CSAMPLE) acts as a low-pass filter with Equation 5:

Equation 5. Filter Time Constant = (RSOURCE + R1) × (CBYPASS + CSAMPLE)

where

    Table 1 lists the recommended bypass capacitor values and the filter time constant for different source resistances. Use a 10-pF bypass capacitor, at minimum.

    Table 1. Filter Time Constant versus Source Resistance

    RSOURCE (Ω) RSOURCE + R1 APPROXIMATE CBYPASS (pF) CBYPASS + CSAMPLE (pF) FILTER TIME CONSTANT (ns)
    15 20 370 400 8
    25 30 235 267 8
    50 55 115 145 8
    100 105 44 76 8
    180 185 10 43.2 8
    250 255 10 42 10.7
    1000 1005 10 42 42.2
    5000 5005 10 42 210.2

    Typically, settling resolution is selected as (ADC resolution + 2). For the ADS7947 (12-bit) the ideal settling resolution is 14. Using equations Equation 2 and Equation 3, the sampling time can be easily determined for a given source impedance. This resolution allows 80 ns of sampling time for a 12-bit ADC with 8 ns of filter time constant, which matches the ADS7947 specifications. For source impedances above 180 Ω, the filter time constant continues to increase beyond the 8 ns required for an 80-ns sampling time. This incrementation increases the minimum permissible sampling time for the 12-bit settling and the device must be operated at a lower sampling rate.

    The device sampling rate can be maximized by using a 34-MHz clock even for lower throughputs. Table 2 shows typical calculations for the ADS7947(12-bit).

    Table 2. Sampling Frequency versus Source Impedance for the ADS7947 (12-Bit)

    RSOURCE (Ω) CBYPASS (pF) SAMPLING TIME, tACQ (ns) CONVERSION TIME, tCONV (ns) CYCLE TIME, tACQ + tCONV (ns) SAMPLING RATE (MSPS)
    180 10 80 397
    (with 34MHz clock)    		 477 2
    250 10 107 397
    (with 34MHz clock)    		 504 1.98
    1000 10 422 397
    (with 34MHz clock)    		 819 1.2
    5000 10 2102 397
    (with 34MHz clock)    		 2499 0.4

    An 1000-ns additional sampling time must be allowed over what is shown in Table 2 if PDEN (pin 12) is set high.