LTC1594/LTC1598
4- and 8-Channel,
Micropower Sampling
12-Bit Serial I/O A/D Converters
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FEATURES
DESCRIPTIO
TheLTC®1594/LTC1598aremicropower,12-bitsampling
A/Dconvertersthatfeature4-and8-channelmultiplexers,
respectively. They typically draw only 320μA of supply
currentwhenconvertingandautomaticallypowerdownto
a typical supply current of 1nA between conversions. The
LTC1594 is available in a 16-pin SO package and the
LTC1598 is packaged in a 24-pin SSOP. Both operate on
a 5V supply. The 12-bit, switched-capacitor, successive
approximation ADCs include a sample-and-hold.
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12-Bit Resolution
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Auto Shutdown to 1nA
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Low Supply Current: 320μA Typ
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Guaranteed ±3/4LSB Max DNL
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Single Supply 5V Operation
(3V Versions Available: LTC1594L/LTC1598L)
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Multiplexer: 4-Channel MUX (LTC1594)
8-Channel MUX (LTC1598)
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Separate MUX Output and ADC Input Pins
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MUX and ADC May Be Controlled Separately
On-chip serial ports allow efficient data transfer to a wide
rangeofmicroprocessorsandmicrocontrollersoverthree
or four wires. This, coupled with micropower consump-
tion, makes remote location possible and facilitates trans-
mitting data through isolation barriers.
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Sampling Rate: 16.8ksps
I/O Compatible with QSPI, SPI and MICROWIRETM, etc.
Small Package: 16-Pin Narrow SO (LTC1594)
24-Pin SSOP (LTC1598)
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APPLICATIO S
The circuit can be used in ratiometric applications or with
an external reference. The high impedance analog inputs
and the ability to operate with reduced spans (to 1.5V full
scale) allow direct connection to sensors and transducers
in many applications, eliminating the need for gain stages.
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Pen Screen Digitizing
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Battery-Operated Systems
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Remote Data Acquisition
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Isolated Data Acquisition
, LT, LTC and LTM are registered trademarks of Linear Technology Corporation.
All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
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Battery Monitoring
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Temperature Measurement
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TYPICAL APPLICATIO
24μW, 4-Channel, 12-Bit ADC Samples at 200Hz and Runs Off a 5V Supply
OPTIONAL
ADC FILTER
Supply Current vs Sample Rate
5V
1k
1000
100
10
1μF
T
= 25°C
A
V
V
f
= 5V
CC
REF
18
MUXOUT
17
ADCIN
16
V
15, 19
1μF
= 5V
V
= 320kHz
REF
CC
CLK
20 CH0
21 CH1
22 CH2
23 CH3
24 CH4
SERIAL DATA LINK
MICROWIRE AND
SPI COMPATABLE
10
6
CSADC
CSMUX
CLK
ANALOG
INPUTS
0V TO 5V
RANGE
5, 14
7
12-BIT
SAMPLING
ADC
8-CHANNEL
MUX
+
MPU
D
IN
1
2
3
CH5
CH6
CH7
11
D
OUT
–
12
13
NC
NC
8
COM
1
GND
4, 9
0.1
1
10
100
1594/98 TA01
SAMPLE FREQUENCY (kHz)
1594/98 TA02
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