MCP3425
16-Bit Analog-to-Digital Converter
with I2C Interface and On-Board Reference
Features
Description
• 16-bit ΔΣ ADC in a SOT-23-6 package
• Differential input operation
The MCP3425 is a single channel low-noise, high
accuracy ΔΣ A/D converter with differential inputs and
up to 16 bits of resolution in a small SOT-23-6 package.
The on-board precision 2.048V reference voltage
enables an input range of ±2.048V differentially
(Δ voltage = 4.096V). The device uses a two-wire I2C
compatible serial interface and operates from a single
2.7V to 5.5V power supply.
• Self calibration of Internal Offset and Gain per
each conversion
• On-board Voltage Reference:
- Accuracy: 2.048V ± 0.05%
• On-board Programmable Gain Amplifier (PGA):
- Gains of 1,2, 4 or 8
The MCP3425 device performs conversion at rates of
15, 60, or 240 samples per second (SPS) depending
on the user controllable configuration bit settings using
the two-wire I2C serial interface. This device has an on-
board programmable gain amplifier (PGA). The user
can select the PGA gain of x1, x2, x4, or x8 before the
analog-to-digital conversion takes place. This allows
the MCP3425 device to convert a smaller input signal
with high resolution. The device has two conversion
modes: (a) Continuous mode and (b) One-Shot mode.
In One-Shot mode, the device enters a low current
standby mode automatically after one conversion. This
reduces current consumption greatly during idle peri-
ods.
• On-board Oscillator
• INL: 10 ppm of FSR (FSR = 4.096V/PGA)
• Programmable Data Rate Options:
- 15 SPS (16 bits)
- 60 SPS (14 bits)
- 240 SPS (12 bits)
• One-Shot or Continuous Conversion Options
• Low current consumption:
- 145 µA typical
(VDD= 3V, Continuous Conversion)
• One-Shot Conversion (1 SPS) with VDD = 3V:
- 9.7 µA typical with 16 bit mode
The MCP3425 device can be used for various high
accuracy analog-to-digital data conversion applications
where design simplicity, low power, and small footprint
are major considerations.
- 2.4 µA typical with 14 bit mode
- 0.6 µA typical with 12 bit mode
• Supports I2C Serial Interface:
- Standard, Fast and High Speed Modes
• Single Supply Operation: 2.7V to 5.5V
• Extended Temperature Range: -40°C to 125°C
Block Diagram
VSS
VDD
Typical Applications
• Portable Instrumentation
Voltage Reference
(2.048V)
• Weigh Scales and Fuel Gauges
• Temperature Sensing with RTD, Thermistor, and
Thermocouple
Gain = 1, 2, 4, or 8
VREF
VIN+
• Bridge Sensing for Pressure, Strain, and Force.
ΔΣ ADC
Converter
Clock
Oscillator
Package Types
PGA
Top View
SOT-23-6
VIN-
V +
6
V -
1
IN
IN
I2C Interface
V
V
5
4
2
3
DD
SS
SDA
SCL
SCL
SDA
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