HI-7159A
Data Sheet
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January 1999
File Number 2936.4
Microprocessor-Compatible, 5- / Digit
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Features
A/D Converter
• ±200,000 Count A/D Converter
The Intersil HI-7159A is a monolithic A/D converter that uses
a unique dual slope technique which allows it to resolve input
changes as small as 1 part in 200,000 (10µV) without the use
of critical external components. Its digital autozeroing feature
virtually eliminates zero drift over temperature. The device is
fabricated in Intersil’ proprietary low noise BiMOS process,
resulting in exceptional linearity and noise performance. The
• 2V Full Scale Reading With 10µV Resolution
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• 15 Conversions Per Second in 5 / Digit Mode
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• 60 Conversions Per Second in 4 / Digit Mode
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• Serial or Parallel Interface Modes
• Four Selectable Baud Rates
• Differential Analog Input
• Differential Reference Input
• Digital Autozero
HI-7159A’s resolution can be switched between a high
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resolution 200,000 count (5 / digit) mode, and a high speed
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20,000 count (4 / digit) mode without any hardware
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modifications. In the 4 / digit uncompensated mode, speeds
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of 60 conversions per second can be achieved. The HI-7159A
is designed to be easily interfaced with most microprocessors
through either of its three serial and one parallel interface
modes. In the serial modes, any one of four common baud
rates is available.
Applications
• Weigh Scales
• Part Counting Scales
• Laboratory Instruments
• Process Control/Monitoring
• Energy Management
• Seismic Monitoring
Ordering Information
TEMP.
PKG.
NO.
o
PART NUMBER RANGE ( C)
PACKAGE
28 Ld PDIP
HI3-7159A-5
0 to 70
E28.6
Pinout
Functional Block Diagram
HI-7159A
(PDIP)
TOP VIEW
A
V
V
D
GND
X
TAL
EE
CC
GND
BUS
V
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
28 SEL
CC
INT OUT
INT IN
27 X
26 D
TAL
INTEGRATOR
CONTROL
SECTION
AND
C
R
COMPARATOR
INT
GND
8 BIT
BUS
-
+
-
+
25 P7/BRS1
24 P6/BRS0
23 P5/SAD3
22 P4/SAD2
21 P3/SAD1
BUF OUT
REF-
GUARD
LATCHES
INTERFACE
UNIT
C
INT
CS
WR
RD
C
BUFFER
+
REF-
C
-
REF+
C
REF+
V
REF HI
GUARD
HI
V
V
20
P2/SAD0
REF LO
REF
V
V
LO 10
19 P1/SMS1
18 P0/SMS0
17 CS/SAD4
16 WR/TXD
15 RD/RXD
IN HI
UART
REF
ANALOG
STATE
MACHINE
V
IN LO
A
11
GND
ANALOG SWITCHES
V
HI 12
IN
LO 13
C
REF
SEL
V
IN
V
14
EE
CAUTION: These devices are sensitive to electrostatic discharge; follow proper IC Handling Procedures.
1-888-INTERSIL or 321-724-7143 | Copyright © Intersil Corporation 1999
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