TC815
3-1/2 Digit Auto-Ranging A/D Converter with
Triplex LCD Drive and Display Hold Function
Features
General Description
• Auto-Range Operation for AC and DC Voltage
and Resistance Measurements
The TC815 is a 3-1/2 digit integrating analog-to-digital
converter with triplex LCD display drive and automatic
ranging. A display hold function is on-chip. Input volt-
age/ohm attenuators ranging from 1 to 1/10,000 are
automatically selected. Five full scale ranges are pro-
vided. The CMOS TC815 contains all the logic and
analog switches needed to manufacture an auto-
ranging instrument for ohms and voltage measure-
ments. User selected 20mA and 200mA current ranges
are available. Full scale range and decimal point LCD
annunciators are automatically set in auto-range oper-
ation. Auto-range operation is available during ohms
(high and low power ohms) and voltage (AC and DC)
measurements, eliminating expensive range switches
in hand-held DMM designs. The auto-range feature
may be bypassed allowing decimal point selection and
input attenuator selection control through a single line
input. Expensive rotary switches are not required.
- Two User Selected AC/DC Current Ranges
20mA and 200mA
• 22 Operating Ranges
- 9 DC/AC Voltage
- 4 AC/DC Current
- 9 Resistance and Low Power Ohms
• Display HOLD Function
• 3-1/2 Digit Resolution in Auto-Range Mode:
- 1/2000
• Extended Resolution in Manual Mode: 1/3000
• Memory Mode for Relative Measurements:
- ±5% F.S.
• Internal AC to DC Conversion Op Amp
• Triplex LCD Drive for Decimal Points, Digits
and Annunciators
During Manual mode operation, resolution is extended
to 3000 counts full scale. The extended range opera-
tion is indicated by a flashing 1 MSD. The extended
resolution is also available during 200kΩ and 2000V
full scale auto-range operation.
• Continuity Detection and Piezoelectric
Transducer Driver
• Compact Surface Mounted 64-pin
Plastic Flat Package
The Memory mode subtracts a reading, up to ±5% of
full scale from subsequent measurements. Typical
applications involve probe resistance compensation for
resistance measurements, tolerance measurements,
and tare weight measurements.
• Low Drift Internal Reference: 75ppm/°C
• 9V Battery Operation: 10mW
• Low Battery Detection and LCD Annunciator
Device Selection Table
The TC815 includes an AC to DC converter for
AC measurements. Only external diodes/resistors/
capacitors are required.
Operating
Temperature Range
Part Number
Package
A complete LCD annunciator set describes the TC815
meter function and measurement range during ohms,
voltage and current operation. AC measurements are
indicated as well as auto-range operation. A low battery
detection circuit also sets the low battery display
annunciator. The triplex LCD display drive levels may
be set and temperature compensation applied via the
TC815CBU
64-Pin PQFP
0°C to +70°C
V
pin. With HOLD low, the display is not updated.
DISP
A HOLD mode LCD annunciator is activated.
The “low ohms” measurement option allows in-circuit
resistance measurements by preventing semiconduc-
tor junctions from being forward biased.
2002 Microchip Technology Inc.
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