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AD7863
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Simultaneous Sampling
Dual 175 kSPS 14-Bit ADC
FUNCTIONAL BLOCK DIAGRAM
FEATURES
Two Fast 14-Bit ADCs
Four Input Channels
Simultaneous Sampling and Conversion
5.2 s Conversion Time
Single Supply Operation
Selection of Input Ranges
10 V for AD7863-10
2.5 V for AD7863-3
0 V to 2.5 V for AD7863-2
High Speed Parallel Interface
Low Power, 70 mW Typ
Power Saving Mode, 105 W Max
Overvoltage Protection on Analog Inputs
14-Bit Lead Compatible Upgrade to AD7862
APPLICATIONS
AC Motor Control
Uninterrupted Power Supplies
Data Acquisition Systems
Communications
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The AD7863 is a high speed, low power, dual 14-bit A/D converter that operates from a single +5 V supply. The part contains
two 5.2 µs successive approximation ADCs, two track/hold amplifi-
ers, an internal +2.5 V reference and a high speed parallel interface. Four analog inputs are grouped into two channels (A and
B) selected by the A0 input. Each channel has two inputs (V
A1
and VA2 or VB1 and VB2), which can be sampled and converted
simultaneously thus preserving the relative phase information of
the signals on both analog inputs. The part accepts an analog
input range of ±10 V (AD7863-10), ±2.5 V (AD7863-3) and
0 V–2.5 V (AD7863-2). Overvoltage protection on the analog
inputs for the part allows the input voltage to go to ±17 V, ±7 V
or +7 V respectively, without causing damage.
A single conversion start signal (CONVST) simultaneously
places both track/holds into hold and initiates conversion on
both channels. The BUSY signal indicates the end of conversion
and at this time the conversion results for both channels are
available to be read. The first read after a conversion accesses
the result from V
A1
or VB1, while the second read accesses the
result from V
A2
or VB2, depending on whether the multiplexer
select A0 is low or high respectively. Data is read from the part
via a 14-bit parallel data bus with standard CS and RD signals.
In addition to the traditional dc accuracy specifications such as
linearity, gain and offset errors, the part is also specified for
dynamic performance parameters including harmonic distortion
and signal-to-noise ratio.
The AD7863 is fabricated in Analog Devices’ Linear Compatible CMOS (LC
2
MOS) process, a mixed technology process
that combines precision bipolar circuits with low power CMOS
logic. It is available in 28-lead SOIC and SSOP.
PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS
1. The AD7863 features two complete ADC functions allowing
simultaneous sampling and conversion of two channels.
Each ADC has a two-channel input mux. The conversion
result for both channels is available 5.2 µs after initiating
conversion.
2. The AD7863 operates from a single +5 V supply and
consumes 70 mW typ. The automatic power-down mode,
where the part goes into power down once conversion is
complete and “wakes up” before the next conversion cycle,
makes the AD7863 ideal for battery-powered or portable
applications.
3. The part offers a high speed parallel interface for easy
connection to microprocessors, microcontrollers and digital
signal processors.
4. The part is offered in three versions with different analog
input ranges. The AD7863-10 offers the standard industrial
input range of ±10 V; the AD7863-3 offers the common
signal processing input range of ±2.5 V, while the AD7863-2
can be used in unipolar 0 V–2.5 V applications.
5. The part features very tight aperture delay matching between
the two input sample and hold amplifiers.