LC2MOS Signal Conditioning ADC
with RTD Excitation Currents
a
AD7711*
FUNCTIONAL BLOCK DIAGRAM
FEATURES
Charge Balancing ADC
24 Bits No Missing Codes
REF
IN (+)
REF
IN (–)
AV
DV
DD
V
DD
REF OUT
BIAS
؎0.0015% Nonlinearity
AV
DD
Two-Channel Programmable Gain Front End
Gains from 1 to 128
One Differential Input
2.5V REFERENCE
4.5A
CHARGE-BALANCING A/D
CONVERTER
One Single-Ended Input
AIN1(+)
AIN1(–)
AUTO-ZEROED
DIGITAL
SYNC
Low-Pass Filter with Programmable Filter Cutoffs
Ability to Read/Write Calibration Coefficients
RTD Excitation Current Sources
Bidirectional Microcontroller Serial Interface
Internal/External Reference Option
Single or Dual Supply Operation
Low Power (25 mW typ) with Power-Down Mode
(7 mW typ)
M
U
X
PGA
A = 1 – 128
FILTER
MODULATOR
AIN2
MCLK
IN
CLOCK
GENERATION
200A
AV
DD
MCLK
OUT
RTD1
RTD2
SERIAL INTERFACE
200A
CONTROL
REGISTER
OUTPUT
REGISTER
APPLICATIONS
RTD Transducers
AD7711
Process Control
Smart Transmitters
Portable Industrial Instruments
AGND DGND
MODE SDATA SCLK
A0
DRDY
V
RFS TFS
SS
and RTD current control can be configured in software using
the bidirectional serial port. The AD7711 contains self-
calibration, system calibration and background calibration
options and also allows the user to read and write the on-chip
calibration registers.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The AD7711 is a complete analog front end for low frequency
measurement applications. The device accepts low level signals
directly from a transducer and outputs a serial digital word. It
employs a sigma-delta conversion technique to realize up to
24 bits of no missing codes performance. The input signal is
applied to a proprietary programmable gain front end based
around an analog modulator. The modulator output is pro-
cessed by an on-chip digital filter. The first notch of this digital
filter can be programmed via the on-chip control register allow-
ing adjustment of the filter cutoff and settling time.
CMOS construction ensures low power dissipation, and a soft-
ware programmable power-down mode reduces the standby
power consumption to only 7 mW typical. The part is available
in a 24-lead, 0.3 inch wide, plastic and hermetic dual-in-line
package (DIP) as well as a 24-lead small outline (SOIC)
package.
The part features one differential analog input and one single
ended analog input as well as a differential reference input.
Normally, one of the input channels will be used as the main
channel with the second channel used as an auxiliary input to
periodically measure a second voltage. It can be operated from a
single supply (by tying the VSS pin to AGND) provided that the
input signals on the analog inputs are more positive than
–30 mV. By taking the VSS pin negative, the part can convert
signals down to –VREF on its inputs. The part provides two
current sources that can be used to provide excitation in three-
wire and four-wire RTD configurations. The AD7711 thus
performs all signal conditioning and conversion for a single or
dual channel system.
PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS
1. The programmable gain front end allows the AD7711 to
accept input signals directly from an RTD transducer,
removing a considerable amount of signal conditioning.
On-chip current sources provide excitation for three-wire and
four-wire RTD configurations.
2. No Missing Codes ensure true, usable, 23-bit dynamic range
coupled with excellent ±0.0015% accuracy. The effects of
temperature drift are eliminated by on-chip self-calibration,
which removes zero-scale and full-scale errors.
3. The AD7711 is ideal for microcontroller or DSP processor
applications with an on-chip control register which allows
control over filter cutoff, input gain, channel selection, signal
polarity, RTD current control and calibration modes.
The AD7711 is ideal for use in smart, microcontroller based
systems. Gain settings, signal polarity, input channel selection
4. The AD7711 allows the user to read and to write the on-chip
calibration registers. This means that the microcontroller has
much greater control over the calibration procedure.
*Protected by U.S. Patent No. 5,134,401.
REV. F
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