SBAS680 July   2015 ADS8684A , ADS8688A

PRODUCTION DATA.  

  1. 1 Features
  2. 2 Applications
  3. 3 Description
  4. 4 Revision History
  5. 5 Device Comparison Table
  6. 6 Pin Configuration and 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: Serial Interface
    7. 7.7 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  Analog Inputs
      2. 8.3.2  Analog Input Impedance
      3. 8.3.3  Input Overvoltage Protection Circuit
      4. 8.3.4  Programmable Gain Amplifier (PGA)
      5. 8.3.5  Second-Order, Low-Pass Filter (LPF)
      6. 8.3.6  ADC Driver
      7. 8.3.7  Multiplexer (MUX)
      8. 8.3.8  Reference
        1. 8.3.8.1 Internal Reference
        2. 8.3.8.2 External Reference
      9. 8.3.9  Auxiliary Channel
        1. 8.3.9.1 Input Driver for the AUX Channel
      10. 8.3.10 ADC Transfer Function
      11. 8.3.11 Alarm Feature
    4. 8.4 Device Functional Modes
      1. 8.4.1 Device Interface
        1. 8.4.1.1 Digital Pin Description
          1. 8.4.1.1.1 CS (Input)
          2. 8.4.1.1.2 SCLK (Input)
          3. 8.4.1.1.3 SDI (Input)
          4. 8.4.1.1.4 SDO (Output)
          5. 8.4.1.1.5 DAISY (Input)
          6. 8.4.1.1.6 RST/PD (Input)
        2. 8.4.1.2 Data Acquisition Example
        3. 8.4.1.3 Host-to-Device Connection Topologies
          1. 8.4.1.3.1 Daisy-Chain Topology
          2. 8.4.1.3.2 Star Topology
      2. 8.4.2 Device Modes
        1. 8.4.2.1 Continued Operation in the Selected Mode (NO_OP)
        2. 8.4.2.2 Frame Abort Condition (FRAME_ABORT)
        3. 8.4.2.3 STANDBY Mode (STDBY)
        4. 8.4.2.4 Power-Down Mode (PWR_DN)
        5. 8.4.2.5 Auto Channel Enable with Reset (AUTO_RST)
        6. 8.4.2.6 Manual Channel n Select (MAN_Ch_n)
        7. 8.4.2.7 Channel Sequencing Modes
        8. 8.4.2.8 Reset Program Registers (RST)
    5. 8.5 Register Maps
      1. 8.5.1 Command Register Description
      2. 8.5.2 Program Register Description
        1. 8.5.2.1 Program Register Read/Write Operation
        2. 8.5.2.2 Program Register Map
        3. 8.5.2.3 Program Register Descriptions
          1. 8.5.2.3.1 Auto-Scan Sequencing Control Registers
            1. 8.5.2.3.1.1 Auto-Scan Sequence Enable Register (address = 01h)
            2. 8.5.2.3.1.2 Channel Power Down Register (address = 02h)
          2. 8.5.2.3.2 Device Features Selection Control Register (address = 03h)
          3. 8.5.2.3.3 Range Select Registers (addresses 05h-0Ch)
          4. 8.5.2.3.4 Alarm Flag Registers (Read-Only)
            1. 8.5.2.3.4.1 ALARM Overview Tripped-Flag Register (address = 10h)
            2. 8.5.2.3.4.2 Alarm Flag Registers: Tripped and Active (address = 11h to 14h)
          5. 8.5.2.3.5 Alarm Threshold Setting Registers
          6. 8.5.2.3.6 Command Read-Back Register (address = 3Fh)
  9. 9 Application and Implementation
    1. 9.1 Application Information
    2. 9.2 Typical Applications
      1. 9.2.1 Phase-Compensated, 8-Channel, Multiplexed Data Acquisition System for Power Automation
        1. 9.2.1.1 Design Requirements
        2. 9.2.1.2 Detailed Design Procedure
      2. 9.2.2 16-Bit, 8-Channel, Integrated Analog Input Module for Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)
        1. 9.2.2.1 Design Requirements
        2. 9.2.2.2 Detailed Design Procedure
  10. 10Power-Supply Recommendations
  11. 11Layout
    1. 11.1 Layout Guidelines
    2. 11.2 Layout Example
  12. 12Device and Documentation Support
    1. 12.1 Documentation Support
      1. 12.1.1 Related Documentation
    2. 12.2 Related Links
    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

Package Options

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

1 Features

  • 16-Bit ADCs with Integrated Analog Front-End
  • 4-, 8-Channel MUX with Auto and Manual Scan
  • Channel-Independent Programmable Inputs:
    • ±10.24 V, ±5.12 V, ±2.56 V, ±1.28 V, ±0.64 V
    • 10.24 V, 5.12 V, 2.56 V, 1.28 V
  • 5-V Analog Supply: 1.65-V to 5-V I/O Supply
  • Constant Resistive Input Impedance: 1 MΩ
  • Input Overvoltage Protection: Up to ±20 V
  • On-Chip, 4.096-V Reference with Low Drift
  • Excellent Performance:
    • 500-kSPS Aggregate Throughput
    • DNL: ±0.5 LSB; INL: ±0.75 LSB
    • Low Drift for Gain Error and Offset
    • SNR: 92 dB; THD: –102 dB
    • Low Power: 65 mW
  • AUX Input → Direct Connection to ADC Inputs
  • ALARM → High and Low Thresholds per Channel
  • SPI™-Compatible Interface with Daisy-Chain
  • Industrial Temperature Range: –40°C to 125°C
  • TSSOP-38 Package (9.7 mm × 4.4 mm)

    • Block Diagram

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2 Applications

  • Power Automation
  • Protection Relays
  • PLC Analog Input Modules

3 Description

The ADS8684A and ADS8688A are 4- and 8-channel, integrated data acquisition systems based on a 16-bit successive approximation (SAR) analog-to-digital converter (ADC), operating at a throughput of 500 kSPS. The devices feature integrated analog front-end circuitry for each input channel with overvoltage protection up to ±20 V, a 4- or 8-channel multiplexer with automatic and manual scanning modes, and an on-chip, 4.096-V reference with low temperature drift. Operating on a single 5-V analog supply, each input channel on the devices can support true bipolar input ranges of ±10.24 V,
±5.12 V, ±2.56 V, ±1.28V and ±0.64V, as well as unipolar input ranges of 0 V to 10.24 V, 0 V to 5.12 V, 0 V to 2.56 V and 0 V to 1.28 V. The gain of the analog front-end for all input ranges is accurately trimmed to ensure a high dc precision. The input range selection is software-programmable and independent for each channel. The devices offer a
1-MΩ constant resistive input impedance irrespective of the selected input range.

The ADS8684A and ADS8688A offer a simple SPI-compatible serial interface to the digital host and also support daisy-chaining of multiple devices. The digital supply operates from 1.65 V to 5.25 V, enabling direct interface to a wide range of host controllers.

Device Information(1)

PART NUMBER PACKAGE BODY SIZE (NOM)
ADS868xA TSSOP (38) 9.70 mm × 4.40 mm
  1. For all available packages, see the orderable addendum at the end of the datasheet.

Gain Error versus Temperature

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4 Revision History

DATE REVISION NOTES
July 2014 * Initial release.