2002-2012 Microchip Technology Inc. DS21458D-page 1
TC7126/A
Features:
• Internal Reference with Low Temperature Drift:
- TC7126: 80ppm/°C, Typical
- TC7126A: 35ppm/°C, Typical
• Zero Reading with Zero Input
• Low Noise: 15V
P-P
• High Resolution: 0.05%
• Low Input Leakage Current: 1pA Typ., 10pA Max.
• Precision Null Detectors with True Polarity at Zero
• High-Impedance Differential Input
• Convenient 9V Battery Operation with Low-Power
Dissipation: 500W Typ., 900W Max.
Applications:
• Thermometry
• Bridge Readouts: Strain Gauges, Load Cells,
Null Detectors
• Digital Meters and Panel Meters:
- Voltage/Current/Ohms/Power, pH
• Digital Scales, Process Monitors
Device Selection Table
General Description:
The TC7126A is a 3-1/2 digit CMOS Analog-to-Digital
Converter (ADC) containing all the active components
necessary to construct a 0.05% resolution measure-
ment system. Seven-segment decoders, digit and
polarity drivers, voltage reference, and clock circuit are
integrated on-chip. The TC7126A directly drives a
Liquid Crystal Display (LCD), and includes a backplane
driver.
A low-cost, high resolution indicating meter requires
only a display, four resistors, and four capacitors. The
TC7126A’s extremely low-power drain and 9V battery
operation make it ideal for portable applications.
The TC7126A reduces linearity error to less than 1
count. Rollover error (the difference in readings for
equal magnitude, but opposite polarity input signals) is
below ±1 count. High-impedance differential inputs
offer 1pA leakage current and a 10
12
input imped-
ance. The 15V
P-P
noise performance ensures a “rock
solid” reading, and the auto-zero cycle ensures a zero
display reading with a 0V input.
The TC7126A features a precision, low drift internal
voltage reference and is functionally identical to the
TC7126. A low drift external reference is not normally
required with the TC7126A.
Package
Code
Package
Temperature
Range
CPL 40-Pin PDIP 0C to +70C
IPL 40-Pin PDIP (TC7126 Only) -25C to +85C
CKW 44-Pin PQFP 0C to +70C
CLW 44-Pin PLCC 0C to +70C
3-1/2 Digit Analog-to-Digital Converters