SBAS751B October   2017  – October 2018 ADS122C04

PRODUCTION DATA.  

  1. 1 Features
  2. 2 Applications
  3. 3 Description
    1.     Device Images
      1.      K-Type Thermocouple Measurement
  4. 4 Revision History
  5. 5 Pin Configuration and Functions
    1.     Pin Functions
  6. 6 Specifications
    1. 6.1 Absolute Maximum Ratings
    2. 6.2 ESD Ratings
    3. 6.3 Recommended Operating Conditions
    4. 6.4 Thermal Information
    5. 6.5 Electrical Characteristics
    6. 6.6 I2C Timing Requirements
    7. 6.7 I2C Switching Characteristics
    8. 6.8 Typical Characteristics
  7. 7 Parameter Measurement Information
    1. 7.1 Noise Performance
  8. 8 Detailed Description
    1. 8.1 Overview
    2. 8.2 Functional Block Diagram
    3. 8.3 Feature Description
      1. 8.3.1  Multiplexer
      2. 8.3.2  Low-Noise Programmable Gain Stage
        1. 8.3.2.1 PGA Input Voltage Requirements
        2. 8.3.2.2 Bypassing the PGA
      3. 8.3.3  Voltage Reference
      4. 8.3.4  Modulator and Internal Oscillator
      5. 8.3.5  Digital Filter
      6. 8.3.6  Conversion Times
      7. 8.3.7  Excitation Current Sources
      8. 8.3.8  Sensor Detection
      9. 8.3.9  System Monitor
      10. 8.3.10 Temperature Sensor
        1. 8.3.10.1 Converting From Temperature to Digital Codes
          1. 8.3.10.1.1 For Positive Temperatures (For Example, 50°C):
          2. 8.3.10.1.2 For Negative Temperatures (For Example, –25°C):
        2. 8.3.10.2 Converting From Digital Codes to Temperature
      11. 8.3.11 Offset Calibration
      12. 8.3.12 Conversion Data Counter
      13. 8.3.13 Data Integrity Features
    4. 8.4 Device Functional Modes
      1. 8.4.1 Power-Up and Reset
        1. 8.4.1.1 Power-On Reset
        2. 8.4.1.2 RESET Pin
        3. 8.4.1.3 Reset by Command
      2. 8.4.2 Conversion Modes
        1. 8.4.2.1 Single-Shot Conversion Mode
        2. 8.4.2.2 Continuous Conversion Mode
      3. 8.4.3 Operating Modes
        1. 8.4.3.1 Normal Mode
        2. 8.4.3.2 Turbo Mode
        3. 8.4.3.3 Power-Down Mode
    5. 8.5 Programming
      1. 8.5.1 I2C Interface
        1. 8.5.1.1 I2C Address
        2. 8.5.1.2 Serial Clock (SCL) and Serial Data (SDA)
        3. 8.5.1.3 Data Ready (DRDY)
        4. 8.5.1.4 Interface Speed
        5. 8.5.1.5 Data Transfer Protocol
        6. 8.5.1.6 I2C General Call (Software Reset)
        7. 8.5.1.7 Timeout
      2. 8.5.2 Data Format
      3. 8.5.3 Commands
        1. 8.5.3.1 Command Latching
        2. 8.5.3.2 RESET (0000 011x)
        3. 8.5.3.3 START/SYNC (0000 100x)
        4. 8.5.3.4 POWERDOWN (0000 001x)
        5. 8.5.3.5 RDATA (0001 xxxx)
        6. 8.5.3.6 RREG (0010 rrxx)
        7. 8.5.3.7 WREG (0100 rrxx dddd dddd)
      4. 8.5.4 Reading Data and Monitoring for New Conversion Results
      5. 8.5.5 Data Integrity
    6. 8.6 Register Map
      1. 8.6.1 Configuration Registers
      2. 8.6.2 Register Descriptions
        1. 8.6.2.1 Configuration Register 0 (address = 00h) [reset = 00h]
          1. Table 19. Configuration Register 0 Field Descriptions
        2. 8.6.2.2 Configuration Register 1 (address = 01h) [reset = 00h]
          1. Table 20. Configuration Register 1 Field Descriptions
        3. 8.6.2.3 Configuration Register 2 (address = 02h) [reset = 00h]
          1. Table 22. Configuration Register 2 Field Descriptions
        4. 8.6.2.4 Configuration Register 3 (address = 03h) [reset = 00h]
          1. Table 23. Configuration Register 3 Field Descriptions
  9. 9 Application and Implementation
    1. 9.1 Application Information
      1. 9.1.1 Interface Connections
      2. 9.1.2 Connecting Multiple Devices on the Same I2C Bus
      3. 9.1.3 Unused Inputs and Outputs
      4. 9.1.4 Analog Input Filtering
      5. 9.1.5 External Reference and Ratiometric Measurements
      6. 9.1.6 Establishing Proper Limits on the Absolute Input Voltage
      7. 9.1.7 Pseudo Code Example
    2. 9.2 Typical Applications
      1. 9.2.1 K-Type Thermocouple Measurement (–200°C to +1250°C)
        1. 9.2.1.1 Design Requirements
        2. 9.2.1.2 Detailed Design Procedure
        3. 9.2.1.3 Application Curves
      2. 9.2.2 3-Wire RTD Measurement (–200°C to +850°C)
        1. 9.2.2.1 Design Requirements
        2. 9.2.2.2 Detailed Design Procedure
          1. 9.2.2.2.1 Design Variations for 2-Wire and 4-Wire RTD Measurements
        3. 9.2.2.3 Application Curves
      3. 9.2.3 Resistive Bridge Measurement
        1. 9.2.3.1 Design Requirements
        2. 9.2.3.2 Detailed Design Procedure
  10. 10Power Supply Recommendations
    1. 10.1 Power-Supply Sequencing
    2. 10.2 Power-Supply Decoupling
  11. 11Layout
    1. 11.1 Layout Guidelines
    2. 11.2 Layout Example
  12. 12Device and Documentation Support
    1. 12.1 Device Support
      1. 12.1.1 Third-Party Products Disclaimer
    2. 12.2 Documentation Support
      1. 12.2.1 Related Documentation
    3. 12.3 Receiving Notification of Documentation Updates
    4. 12.4 Community Resources
    5. 12.5 Trademarks
    6. 12.6 Electrostatic Discharge Caution
    7. 12.7 Glossary
  13. 13Mechanical, Packaging, and Orderable Information

8.1 Overview

The ADS122C04 is a small, low-power, 24-bit, ΔΣ ADC that offers many integrated features to reduce system cost and component count in applications measuring small sensor signals.

In addition to the ΔΣ ADC core and single-cycle settling digital filter, the device offers a low-noise, high input impedance, programmable gain amplifier (PGA), an internal 2.048-V voltage reference, and a clock oscillator. The device also integrates a highly linear and accurate temperature sensor as well as two matched programmable current sources (IDACs) for sensor excitation. All of these features are intended to reduce the required external circuitry in typical sensor applications and improve overall system performance. The device is fully configured through four registers and controlled by six commands through an I2C-compatible interface. The Functional Block Diagram section shows the device functional block diagram.

The ADS122C04 ADC measures a differential signal, VIN, which is the difference in voltage between nodes AINP and AINN. The converter core consists of a differential, switched-capacitor, ΔΣ modulator followed by a digital filter. The digital filter receives a high-speed bitstream from the modulator and outputs a code proportional to the input voltage. This architecture results in a very strong attenuation of any common-mode signal.

The device has two available conversion modes: single-shot conversion and continuous conversion mode. In single-shot conversion mode, the ADC performs one conversion of the input signal upon request and stores the value in an internal data buffer. The device then enters a low-power state to save power. Single-shot conversion mode is intended to provide significant power savings in systems that require only periodic conversions, or when there are long idle periods between conversions. In continuous conversion mode, the ADC automatically begins a conversion of the input signal as soon as the previous conversion is completed. New data are available at the programmed data rate. Data can be read at any time without concern of data corruption and always reflect the most recently completed conversion.