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ADS1218
SBAS187C–SEPTEMBER 2001–REVISED SEPTEMBER 2005
8-Channel, 24-Bit
ANALOG-TO-DIGITAL CONVERTER with FLASH Memory
The eight input channels are multiplexed. Internal
FEATURES
buffering can be selected to provide a very high input
impedance for direct connection to transducers or
low-level voltage signals. Burnout current sources are
provided that allow for the detection of an open or
shorted sensor. An 8-bit Digital-to-Analog (D/A)
converter provides an offset correction with a range
of 50% of the FSR (Full-Scale Range).
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24 BITS NO MISSING CODES
0.0015% INL
22 BITS EFFECTIVE RESOLUTION (PGA = 1),
19 BITS (PGA = 128)
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4K BYTES OF FLASH MEMORY
PROGRAMMABLE FROM 2.7V TO 5.25V
The PGA (Programmable Gain Amplifier) provides
selectable gains of 1 to 128 with an effective
resolution of 19 bits at a gain of 128. The A/D
conversion is accomplished with a second-order
delta-sigma modulator and programmable sinc filter.
The reference input is differential and can be used for
ratiometric conversion. The on-board current DACs
(Digital-to-Analog Converters) operate independently
with the maximum current set by an external resistor.
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PGA FROM 1 TO 128
SINGLE CYCLE SETTLING MODE
PROGRAMMABLE DATA OUTPUT RATES UP
TO 1kHz
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PRECISION ON-CHIP 1.25V/2.5V REFERENCE:
ACCURACY: 0.2%
DRIFT: 5ppm/°C
EXTERNAL DIFFERENTIAL REFERENCE OF
0.1V TO 2.5V
The serial interface is SPI-compatible. Eight bits of
digital I/O are also provided that can be used for input
or output. The ADS1218 is designed for
high-resolution measurement applications in smart
transmitters, industrial process control, weight scales,
chromatography, and portable instrumentation.
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ON-CHIP CALIBRATION
PIN-COMPATIBLE WITH ADS1216
SPI™ COMPATIBLE
2.7V TO 5.25V
AGND AVDD
RDAC
VREFOUT
VRCAP
VREF+
VREF−
XIN
XOUT
< 1mW POWER CONSUMPTION
8−Bit
IDAC
IDAC2
IDAC1
Clock Generator
1.25V or
2.5V
Reference
APPLICATIONS
8−Bit
IDAC
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INDUSTRIAL PROCESS CONTROL
LIQUID/GAS CHROMATOGRAPHY
BLOOD ANALYSIS
SMART TRANSMITTERS
PORTABLE INSTRUMENTATION
WEIGHT SCALES
Offset
DAC
AIN
AIN
AIN
AIN
AIN
AIN
AIN
AIN
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Registers
RAM
Program−
mable
2nd−Order
Modulator
MUX
+
Controller
BUF
PGA
Digital
Filter
4K Bytes
FLASH
WREN
POL
PRESSURE TRANSDUCERS
AINCOM
SCLK
DIN
DESCRIPTION
Serial Interface
RESET DRDY
Digital I/O
Interface
DOUT
CS
The ADS1218 is a precision, wide dynamic range,
delta-sigma, Analog-to-Digital (A/D) converter with
24-bit resolution and Flash memory operating from
2.7V to 5.25V supplies. The delta-sigma, A/D
converter provides up to 24 bits of no missing code
performance and effective resolution of 22 bits.
DVDD
DGND BUFEN
D0 ... D7
PDWN DSYNC
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Instruments semiconductor products and disclaimers thereto appears at the end of this data sheet.
SPI is a trademark of Motorola.
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PRODUCTION DATA information is current as of publication date.
Products conform to specifications per the terms of the Texas
Instruments standard warranty. Production processing does not
necessarily include testing of all parameters.
Copyright © 2001–2005, Texas Instruments Incorporated