SBAS905C November 2019 – July 2020 ADS8686S
PRODUCTION DATA
Figure 7-2 shows the analog input circuitry of the ADS8686S. The device features an internal clamp protection circuit on each of the 16 analog input channels.
The input clamp protection circuit on the ADS8686S allows each analog input to swing up to a maximum voltage of ±15 V. Beyond an input voltage of ±15 V, the input clamp circuit turns on and still operates from the single 5-V supply. Figure 7-3 shows a typical current versus voltage characteristic curve for the input clamp. There is no current flow in the clamp circuit for input voltages up to ±15 V. Beyond this voltage, the input clamp circuit turns on.
For input voltages above the clamp threshold, make sure that the input current never exceeds the absolute maximum rating (see the Section 6.1 table) of ±10 mA to prevent any damage to the device. Figure 7-4 shows that a small series resistor placed in series with the analog inputs is an effective way to limit the input current. In addition to limiting the input current, this resistor can also provide an antialiasing, low-pass filter (LPF) when coupled with a capacitor. To maintain the dc accuracy of the system, matching the external source impedance on the AIN_nA, AIN_nB input pin with an equal resistance on the AIN_nAGND AIN_nBGND pin is recommended. This matching helps cancel any additional offset error contributed by the external resistance.
The input overvoltage protection clamp on the ADS8686S is intended to control transient excursions on the input pins. Leaving the device in a state where the clamp circuit is activated for extended periods of time in normal or power-down mode is not recommended because this fault condition can degrade device performance and reliability. Using external protection circuits is also recommended as a secondary protection scheme to protect the device. Using external protection devices helps protect against surges, electrostatic discharge (ESD), and electrical fast transient (EFT) conditions.