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TC850
15-BIT, FAST-INTEGRATING CMOS ANALOG-TO-DIGITAL
CONVERTER
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
FEATURES
The TC850 is a monolithic CMOS analog-to-digital
converter (ADC) with resolution of 15-bits plus sign. It
combines a chopper-stabilized buffer and integrator with a
unique multiple-slope integration technique that increases
conversion speed. The result is 16 times improvement in
speed over previous 15-bit, monolithic integrating ADCs
(from 2.5 conversions per sec up to 40 per sec). Faster
conversion speed is especially welcome in systems with
human interface, such as digital scales.
The TC850 incorporates an ADC and a µP-compatible
digital interface. Only a voltage referenceand a few noncriti-
cal passive components are required to form a complete 15-
bit plus sign ADC.
CMOS processing provides the TC850 with high-
impedance differential inputs. Input bias current is typically
only 30pA, permitting direct interface to sensors. Input
sensitivity of 100µV per least significant bit (LSB) eliminates
the need for precision external amplifiers. The internal
amplifiersareauto-zeroed,guaranteeingazerodigitaloutput
with 0V analog input. Zero adjustment potentiometers or
calibrations are not required.
The TC850 outputs data on an 8-bit, 3-state bus. Digital
inputs are CMOS compatible; outputs are TTL/CMOS com-
patible. Chip-enable and byte-select inputs combined with
an end-of-conversion output ensures easy interfacing to a
wide variety of microprocessors. Conversions can be per-
formed continuously or on command. In continuous mode,
data is read as three consecutive bytes and manipulation of
address lines is not required.
■ 15-bit Resolution Plus Sign Bit
■ Up to 40 Conversions per Second
■ 12 Conversions per Second Guaranteed
■ Integrating ADC Technique
— Monotonic
— High Noise Immunity
— Auto-Zeroed Amplifiers Eliminate Offset
Trimming
■ Wide Dynamic Range ...................................... 96dB
■ Low Input Bias Current ................................... 30pA
■ Low Input Noise ........................................... 30µVP-P
■ Sensitivity....................................................... 100µV
■ Flexible Operational Control
— Continuous or On-Demand Conversions
— Data Valid Output
■ Bus Compatible, 3-State Data Outputs
— 8-Bit Data Bus
— Simple µP Interface
— Two Chip Enables
— Read ADC Result Like Memory
■ ± 5V Power Supply Operation ...................... 20mW
■ 40-Pin Dual-in-Line or 44-Pin PLCC Packages
FUNCTIONAL BLOCK DIAGRAM
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INT
INT
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REF
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–5V
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+5V
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REF
REF
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INT OUT
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BUF
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INT IN
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Operatingfrom±5Vsupplies, theTC850dissipatesonly
20mW. It is packaged in 40-pin plastic or ceramic dual-in-
line packages (DIPs) and in a 44-pin plastic leaded chip
carrier (PLCC), surface-mount package.
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IN
IN
COMPARATOR
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ANALOG
MUX
BUFFER
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COMMON
INTEGRATOR
TC850
6-BIT
9-BIT
ORDERING INFORMATION
UP/DOWN UP/DOWN
COUNTER COUNTER
A/D
CONTROL
SEQUENCER
Part No.
Package
Temperature Range
DATA LATCH
÷4
TC850CLW
TC850CPL
TC850IJL
44-Pin PLCC
0°C to +70°C
0°C to +70°C
BUS INTERFACE
DECODE LOGIC
OCTAL 2-INPUT MUX
CLOCK
OSCILLATOR
40-Pin Plastic DIP
40-Pin CerDIP
44-Pin PLCC
3-STATE DATA BUS
– 25°C to +85°C
– 25°C to +85°C
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TC850ILW
OSC
OSC
CONT/ L/H OVR/ WR RD CS CE
DEMAND POL
DB0
DB7
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TC850-4 11/5/96
TELCOM SEMICONDUCTOR, INC.
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