SBASB74 October 2024 ADS127L21B
PRODUCTION DATA
Figure 9-4 shows the PGA855 programmable gain amplifier driving the ADS127L21B inputs. The PGA855 features differential inputs and differential outputs with 24V input capability using ±15V power supplies. The PGA accepts single-ended signals by converting the signal to differential for driving the ADC differential inputs. Pin-controlled gains scale the signal to the ADC input range. The PGA855 operates by independent input and output power supplies. For example, use ±15V power supplies for the input section and a 5V power supply for the output section. The 5V output operation prevents overloading the ADC inputs during PGA overdrive conditions. The VCM output of the ADC drives the common-mode voltage of the PGA outputs.
The goal of the application is the evaluation of SNR and THD performance of the PGA and ADC combination across gain settings. A two-pole antialias filter is also described.