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AD7701
LC
2
MOS
16-Bit A/D Converter
FEATURES
Monolithic 16-Bit ADC
0.0015% Linearity Error
On-Chip Self-Calibration Circuitry
Programmable Low-Pass Filter
0.1 Hz to 10 Hz Corner Frequency
0 V to +2.5 V or 2.5 V Analog Input Range
4 kSPS Output Data Rate
Flexible Serial Interface
Ultralow Power
APPLICATIONS
Industrial Process Control
Weigh Scales
Portable Instrumentation
Remote Data Acquisition
FUNCTIONAL BLOCK DIAGRAM
14 15 7 64 17
AV
DD
DV
DD
AV
SS
DV
SS
SC1 SC2
13
CALIBRATION
SRAM
16-BIT A/D CONVERTER
ANALOG
MODULATOR
CAL
SLEEP
11
20
19
CLOCK
GENERATOR
SERIAL INTERFACE
LOGIC
SDATA
SCLK
3 2 1 18
CLKIN CLKOUT
MODE
DRDY
6-POLE GAUSSIAN
LOW-PASS
DIGITAL FILTER
AD7701
5DGND
AGND
A
IN
V
REF
8
9
10
BP/UP
12
16
CS
CALIBRATION
MICROCONTROLLER
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The AD7701 is a 16-bit ADC that uses a sigma-delta conversion
technique. The analog input is continuously sampled by an analog
modulator whose mean output duty cycle is proportional to the
input signal. The modulator output is processed by an on-chip
digital filter with a six-pole Gaussian response, which updates
the output data register with 16-bit binary words at word rates up
to 4 kHz. The sampling rate, filter corner frequency, and output
word rate are set by a master clock input that may be supplied
externally, or by a crystal controlled on-chip clock oscillator.
The inherent linearity of the ADC is excellent and endpoint
accuracy is ensured by self-calibration of zero and full scale,
which may be initiated at any time. The self-calibration scheme
can also be extended to null system offset and gain errors in the
input channel.
The output data is accessed through a flexible serial port, which
has an asynchronous mode compatible with UARTs and two
synchronous modes suitable for interfacing to shift registers or
the serial ports of industry-standard microcontrollers.
CMOS construction ensures low power dissipation, and a power-
down mode reduces the idle power consumption to only 10 µW.
PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS
1. The AD7701 offers 16-bit resolution coupled with outstand-
ing 0.0015% accuracy.
2. No missing codes ensures true, usable, 16-bit dynamic range,
removing the need for programmable gain and level-setting
circuitry.
3. The effects of temperature drift are eliminated by on-chip
self-calibration, which removes zero and gain error. External
circuits can also be included in the calibration loop to remove
system offsets and gain errors.
4. A flexible synchronous/asynchronous interface allows the
AD7701 to interface directly to UARTs or to the serial ports
of industry-standard microcontrollers.
5. Low operating power consumption and an ultralow power
standby mode make the AD7701 ideal for loop-powered
remote sensing applications, or battery-powered portable
instruments.
