Datasheet AD7911 Datasheet (Analog Devices)

2-Channel, 2.35 V to 5.25 V

V

V

FEATURES

Fast throughput rate: 250 kSPS
Specified for V
Low power:

4 mW typ at 250 kSPS with 3 V supplies

13.5 mW typ at 250 kSPS with 5 V supplies

Wide input bandwidth:

71 dB minimum SNR at 100 kHz input frequency
Flexible power/serial clock speed management
No pipeline delays
High speed serial interface:

SPI®/QSPI™/MICROWIRE™/DSP compatible
Standby mode: 1 µA maximum
8-lead TSOT package
8-lead MSOP package

APPLICATIONS

Battery-powered systems:

Personal digital assistants

Medical instruments

Mobile communications
Instrumentation and control systems
Data acquisition systems
High speed modems
Optical sensors

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The AD7911/AD79211 are 10-bit and 12-bit, high speed, low
power, 2-channel successive approximation ADCs, respectively.
The parts operate from a single 2.35 V to 5.25 V power supply
and feature throughput rates of up to 250 kSPS. The parts
contain a low noise, wide bandwidth track-and-hold amplifier,
which can handle input frequencies in excess of 6 MHz. The
conversion process and data acquisition are controlled using
and the serial clock, allowing the devices to interface with
microprocessors or DSPs. The input signal is sampled on the
falling edge of
point. There are no pipeline delays associated with the part.

The channel to be converted is selected through the DIN pin,
and the mode of operation is controlled by
stream from the DOUT pin has a channel identifier bit, which
provides information about the converted channel.

1

Protected by U.S. Patent Number 6,681,332.

of 2.35 V to 5.25 V

DD

CS

, and the conversion is also initiated at this

CS

. The serial data

CS

250 kSPS, 10-/12-Bit ADCs

AD7911/AD7921

FUNCTIONAL BLOCK DIAGRAM

V

DD

IN0

IN1

AD7911/AD7921

MUX

T/H

The AD7911/AD7921 use advanced design techniques to
achieve very low power dissipation at high throughput rates.

The reference for the part is taken internally from V
allowing the widest dynamic input range to the ADC. The
analog input range for the part, therefore, is 0 to V
conversion rate is determined by the SCLK signal.

PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS

1. 2-channel, 250 kSPS, 10-/12-bit ADCs in TSOT package.

2. Low power consumption.

3. Flexible power/serial clock speed management.

The conversion rate is determined by the serial clock;
conversion time is reduced when the serial clock speed is
increased. The parts also feature a power-down mode to
maximize power efficiency at lower throughput rates.
Average power consumption is reduced when the power­down mode is used while not converting. Current
consumption is 1 µA maximum and 50 nA typically when
in power-down mode.

4. Reference derived from the power supply.

5. No pipeline delay.

The parts feature a standard successive approximation
ADC with accurate control of the sampling instant via a
input and once-off conversion control.

10-/12-BIT

SUCCESSIVE

APPROXIMATION

ADC

CONTROL LOGIC

GND

Figure 1.

DD

DD

. The

SCLK
CS
DOUT
DIN

04350-0-001

, thereby

CS

Rev. 0

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AD7911/AD7921

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Specifications..................................................................................... 3

Analog Input............................................................................... 16

AD7911 Specifications................................................................. 3

AD7921 Specifications................................................................. 5

Timing Specifications ..................................................................7

Timing Diagrams.......................................................................... 7

Timing Examples.......................................................................... 8

Absolute Maximum Ratings............................................................ 9

ESD Caution.................................................................................. 9

Pin Configurations and Function Descriptions......................... 10

Terminology ....................................................................................11

Typical Performance Characteristics ...........................................13

Circuit Information........................................................................ 15

Converter Operation.................................................................. 15

ADC Transfer Function............................................................. 15

Typical Connection Diagram ................................................... 16

Digital Inputs.............................................................................. 17

DIN Input.................................................................................... 17

DOUT Output............................................................................ 17

Modes of Operation....................................................................... 18

Normal Mode.............................................................................. 18

Power-Down Mode.................................................................... 18

Power-Up Time .......................................................................... 19

Power vs. Throughput Rate....................................................... 20

Serial Interface ................................................................................21

Microprocessor Interfacing....................................................... 22

Application Hints ........................................................................... 24

Grounding and Layout .............................................................. 24

Outline Dimensions....................................................................... 25

Ordering Guide .......................................................................... 25

REVISION HISTORY

Revision 0: Initial Version

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AD7911/AD7921

SPECIFICATIONS

AD7911 SPECIFICATIONS

Temperature range for A Grade from −40°C to +85°C.

= 2.35 V to 5.25 V, f

V

DD

Table 1.

Parameter A Grade1 Unit Test Conditions/Comments

DYNAMIC PERFORMANCE fIN = 100 kHz sine wave

Signal-to- Noise and Distortion (SINAD)2 61 dB min
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)2 −71 dB max
Peak Harmonic or Spurious Noise (SFDR)2 −72 dB max
Intermodulation Distortion (IMD)2

Second-Order Terms −82 dB typ fa = 100.73 kHz, fb = 90.7 kHz

Third-Order Terms −83 dB typ fa = 100.73 kHz, fb = 90.7 kHz
Aperture Delay 10 ns typ
Aperture Jitter 30 ps typ
Channel-to-Channel Isolation2 −90 dB typ
Full Power Bandwidth 8.5 MHz typ @ 3 dB

1.5 MHz typ @ 0.1 dB
DC ACCURACY

Resolution 10 Bits
Integral Nonlinearity2 ±0.5 LSB max
Differential Nonlinearity2 ±0.5 LSB max Guaranteed no missed codes to 10 bits
Offset Error2 ±0.5 LSB max
Offset Error Match
Gain Error2 ±0.5 LSB max
Gain Error Match

2, 3

Total Unadjusted Error (TUE)2 ±0.5 LSB max

ANALOG INPUT

Input Voltage Ranges 0 to VDD V
DC Leakage Current ±0.3 µA max
Input Capacitance 20 pF typ

LOGIC INPUTS

Input High Voltage, V
2 V min 2.7 V < VDD ≤ 5.25 V
Input Low Voltage, V

0.2 (VDD) V max 2.35 V < VDD ≤ 2.7 V

0.8 V max 2.7 V < VDD ≤ 5.25 V
Input Current, IIN, SCLK Pin ±0.3 µA max VIN = 0 V or V
Input Current, IIN, CS Pin

Input Current, IIN, DIN Pin ±0.3 µA max

Input Capacitance, CIN 5 pF max
LOGIC OUTPUTS

Output High Voltage, VOH V
Output Low Voltage, VOL 0.2 V max I
Floating-State Leakage Current ±0.3 µA max
Floating-State Output Capacitance3 5 pF max
Output Coding Straight (natural) binary

See notes at end of table.

= 5 MHz, f

SCLK

2, 3

±0.3 LSB max

= 250 kSPS; TA = T

SAMPLE

MIN

to T

, unless otherwise noted.

MAX

±0.3 LSB max

0.7 (VDD) V min 2.35 V ≤ VDD ≤ 2.7 V

INH

0.3 V max VDD = 2.35 V

INL

±0.3 µA max

− 0.2 V min I

DD

= 200 µA, VDD = 2.35 V to 5.25 V

SOURCE

= 200 µA

SINK

DD

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AD7911/AD7921

Parameter A Grade1 Unit Test Conditions/Comments

CONVERSION RATE

Conversion Time 2.8 µs max 14 SCLK cycles with SCLK at 5 MHz
Track-and-Hold Acquisition Time2 290 ns max
Throughput Rate 250 kSPS max

POWER REQUIREMENTS

VDD 2.35/5.25 V min/max
IDD Digital I/Ps = 0 V or VDD

Normal Mode (Static) 3 mA typ VDD = 4.75 V to 5.25 V, SCLK on or off

1.5 mA typ VDD = 2.35 V to 3.6 V, SCLK on or off
Normal Mode (Operational) 4 mA max VDD = 4.75 V to 5.25 V, f
2 mA max VDD = 2.35 V to 3.6 V, f
Full Power-Down Mode (Static) 1 µA max SCLK on or off, typically 50 nA
Full Power-Down Mode (Dynamic) 0.38 mA typ VDD = 5 V, f

0.2 mA typ VDD = 3 V, f

= 5 MHz, f

SCLK

= 5 MHz, f

SCLK

Power Dissipation4

Normal Mode (Operational) 20 mW max VDD = 5 V, f
6 mW max VDD = 3 V, f

= 250 kSPS

SAMPLE

= 250 kSPS

SAMPLE

Full Power-Down 5 µW max VDD = 5 V

1

Operational from VDD = 2 V, with VIH = 1.9 V minimum and VIL = 0.1 V maximum.

2

See the Terminology section.

3

Guaranteed by characterization.

4

See the Power vs. Throughput Rate section.

SAMPLE

SAMPLE

SAMPLE

SAMPLE

= 250 kSPS

= 250 kSPS

= 25 kSPS
= 25 kSPS

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AD7911/AD7921

AD7921 SPECIFICATIONS

Temperature range for A Grade from −40°C to +85°C.

= 2.35 V to 5.25 V, f

V

DD

Table 2.

Parameter A Grade1 Unit Test Conditions/Comments

DYNAMIC PERFORMANCE fIN = 100 kHz sine wave

Signal-to-Noise and Distortion (SINAD)2 70 dB min
72 dB typ
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)2 71 dB min

72.5 dB typ
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)2 −81 dB typ
Peak Harmonic or Spurious Noise (SFDR)2 −84 dB typ
Intermodulation Distortion (IMD)2

Second-Order Terms −84 dB typ fa = 100.73 kHz, fb = 90.72 kHz

Third-Order Term −86 dB typ fa = 100.73 kHz, fb = 90.72 kHz
Aperture Delay 10 ns typ
Aperture Jitter 30 ps typ
Channel-to-Channel Isolation2 −90 dB typ
Full Power Bandwidth 8.5 MHz typ @ 3 dB

1.5 MHz typ @ 0.1 dB

DC ACCURACY

Resolution 12 Bits
Integral Nonlinearity2 ±1.5 LSB max
Differential Nonlinearity2 −0.9/+1.5 LSB max Guaranteed no missed codes to 12 bits
Offset Error2 ±1.5 LSB max
±0.5 LSB typ
Offset Error Match
Gain Error2 ± 2 LSB max
±0.3 LSB typ
Gain Error Match

2, 3

Total Unadjusted Error (TUE)2 ±1.5 LSB max

ANALOG INPUT

Input Voltage Ranges 0 to VDD V
DC Leakage Current ±0.3 µA max
Input Capacitance 20 pF typ

LOGIC INPUTS

Input High Voltage, V
2 V min 2.7 V < VDD ≤ 5.25 V
Input Low Voltage, V

0.2 (VDD) V max 2.35 V < VDD ≤ 2.7 V

0.8 V max 2.7 V < VDD ≤ 5.25 V
Input Current, IIN, SCLK Pin ±0.3 µA max VIN = 0 V or VDD

Input Current, IIN, CS Pin
Input Current, IIN, DIN Pin ±0.3 µA max
Input Capacitance, C

LOGIC OUTPUTS

Output High Voltage, VOH V
Output Low Voltage, V
Floating-State Leakage Current ±0.3 µA max
Floating-State Output Capacitance
Output Coding Straight (natural) binary

See notes at end of table.

= 5 MHz, f

SCLK

2, 3

±0.5 LSB max

= 250 kSPS; TA = T

SAMPLE

MIN

to T

, unless otherwise noted.

MAX

±1 LSB max

0.7 (VDD) V min 2.35 V ≤ VDD ≤ 2.7 V

INH

0.3 V max VDD = 2.35 V

INL

±0.3 µA max

3

5 pF max

IN

− 0.2 V min I

DD

0.2 V max I

OL

3

5 pF max

= 200 µA; VDD = 2.35 V to 5.25 V

SOURCE

= 200 µA

SINK

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AD7911/AD7921

Parameter A Grade1 Unit Test Conditions/Comments

CONVERSION RATE

Conversion Time 3.2 µs max 16 SCLK cycles with SCLK at 5 MHz
Track-and-Hold Acquisition Time2 290 ns max
Throughput Rate 250 kSPS max See the Serial Interface section

POWER REQUIREMENTS

VDD 2.35/5.25 V min/max
IDD Digital I/Ps = 0 V or VDD

Normal Mode (Static) 3 mA typ VDD = 4.75 V to 5.25 V, SCLK on or off

1.5 mA typ VDD = 2.35 V to 3.6 V, SCLK on or off
Normal Mode (Operational) 4 mA max VDD = 4.75 V to 5.25 V, f
2 mA max VDD = 2.35 V to 3.6 V, f
Full Power-Down Mode (Static) 1 µA max SCLK on or off, typically 50 nA
Full Power-Down Mode (Dynamic) 0.4 mA typ VDD = 5 V, f

0.22 mA typ VDD = 3 V, f

= 5 MHz, f

SCLK

= 5 MHz, f

SCLK

Power Dissipation4

Normal Mode (Operational) 20 mW max VDD = 5 V, f
6 mW max VDD = 3 V, f

= 250 kSPS

SAMPLE

= 250 kSPS

SAMPLE

Full Power-Down 5 µW max VDD = 5 V

3 µW max VDD = 3 V

1

Operational from VDD = 2 V, with VIH = 1.9 V minimum and VIL = 0.1 V maximum.

2

See the Terminology section.

3

Guaranteed by characterization.

4

See the Power vs. Throughput Rate section.

SAMPLE

SAMPLE

SAMPLE

SAMPLE

= 250 kSPS

= 250 kSPS

= 25 kSPS
= 25 kSPS

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AD7911/AD7921

TIMING SPECIFICATIONS

Guaranteed by characterization.
All input signals are specified with tr = tf = 5 ns (10% to 90% of V
V

= 2.35 V to 5.25 V; TA = T

DD

MIN

to T

, unless otherwise noted.

MAX

Table 3.

Parameter Limit at T

1

f

10 kHz min2

SCLK

MIN

, T

Unit Description

MAX

5 MHz max
t

16 × t

CONVERT

14 × t
t

30 ns min Minimum quiet time required between bus relinquish and start of next conversion

QUIET

t1 15 ns min
t2 10 ns min

3

t

30 ns max

3

3

t

45 ns max DOUT access time after SCLK falling edge

4

t5 0.4 t
t6 0.4 t

4

t

7

10 ns min SCLK to DOUT valid hold time

AD7921

SCLK

AD7911

SCLK

Minimum CS
CS

to SCLK setup time

Delay from CS

ns min SCLK low pulse width

SCLK

ns min SCLK high pulse width

SCLK

t8 5 ns min DIN setup time prior to SCLK falling edge
t9 6 ns min DIN hold time after SCLK falling edge

5

t

30 ns max SCLK falling edge to DOUT three-state

10

10 ns min SCLK falling edge to DOUT three-state

6

t

1 µs max Power-up time from full power-down

POWER-UP

1

Mark/space ratio for SCLK input is 40/60 to 60/40.

2

Minimum f

3

Measured with the load circuit in Figure 2 and defined as the time required for the output to cross VIH or VIL voltage.

4

Measured with a 50 pF load capacitor.

5

T10 is derived from the measured time taken by the data outputs to change 0.5 V when loaded with the circuit in Figure 2. The measured number is then extrapolated

at which specifications are guaranteed.

SCLK

back to remove the effects of charging or discharging the 50 pF capacitor. This means that the time, t10, quoted in the timing characteristics is the true bus relinquish
time of the part and is independent of the bus loading.

6

See the Power-Up Time section.

) and timed from a voltage level of 1.6 V.

DD

pulse width

until DOUT three-state is disabled

TIMING DIAGRAMS

t

200µAI

TO OUTPUT

PIN

C

L

50pF

200µAI

Figure 2. Load Circuit for Digital Output Timing Specifications

t

4

SCLK

DOUT

Figure 3. Access Time after SCLK Falling Edge

OL

SCLK

1.6V

V

IH

DOUT

V

OH

04350-0-002

IL

Figure 4. Hold Time after SCLK Falling Edge

SCLK

V

IH

V

IL

04350-0-003

DOUT

Figure 5. SCLK Falling Edge to DOUT Three-State

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7

04350-0-004

t

10

1.6V

04350-0-005

AD7911/AD7921

TIMING EXAMPLES

Figure 6 and Figure 7 show some of the timing parameters from
the Timing Specifications section.

Timing Example 1

As shown in Figure 7, when f
250 kSPS, the cycle time is

t

+ 12.5(1/f

2

SCLK

) + t

ACQ

= 5 MHz and the throughput is

SCLK

= 4 µs

Timing Example 2

The AD7921 can also operate with slower clock frequencies. As
shown in Figure 7, when f

= 2 MHz and the throughput rate

SCLK

is 100 KSPS, the cycle time is

+ 12.5(1/f

t

2

With t

= 10 ns minimum, then t

2

the requirement of 290 ns for t

SCLK

) + t

= 10 µs

ACQ

is 3.74 µs, which satisfies

ACQ

.

ACQ

= 10 ns minimum, then t

With t

2

the requirement of 290 ns for t

In Figure 7, t

= 30 ns maximum. This allows a value of 960 ns for t

t

10

is comprised of 2.5(1/f

ACQ

is 1.49 µs, which satisfies

ACQ

.

ACQ

) + t10 + t

SCLK

satisfying the minimum requirement of 30 ns.

CS

t

2

SCLK

DOUT

THREE-STATE

DIN

12345 13141516

t

3

ZERO

CHN X DB11 DB10 DB2 DB1 DB0Z

t

X

8

X CHN X X X X XX

Figure 6. AD7921 Serial Interface Timing Diagram

CS

t

SCLK

2

12345 13141516

12.5(1/f

In Figure 7, t

= 30 ns maximum. This allows a value of 2.46 µs for t

t

10

satisfying the minimum requirement of 30 ns.

, where

QUIET

QUIET

,

In this example, as with other slower clock values, the signal
might already be acquired before the conversion is complete,
but it is still necessary to leave 30 ns minimum t
conversions. In this example, the signal should be fully acquired
at approximately point C in Figure 7.

t

CONVERT

t

6

t

7

t

4

t

9

t

CONVERT

)

SCLK

1/THROUGHPUT

Figure 7. Serial Interface Timing Example

B

t

5

BC

is comprised of 2.5(1/f

ACQ

t

10

THREE-STATE

t

10

t

ACQUISITION

t

t

QUIET

QUIET

) + t10 + t

SCLK

t

1

QUIET

QUIET

04350-0-006

04350-0-007

, where

QUIET

between

,

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AD7911/AD7921

ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS

TA = 25°C, unless otherwise noted.

Table 4.

Parameter Rating

VDD to GND −0.3 V to +7 V
Analog Input Voltage to GND −0.3 V to VDD + 0.3 V
Digital Input Voltage to GND −0.3 V to +7 V
Digital Output Voltage to GND −0.3 V to VDD + 0.3 V
Input Current to Any Pin except Supplies1 ±10 mA
Operating Temperature Range

Commercial (A Grade) −40°C to +85°C

Storage Temperature Range −65°C to +150°C
Junction Temperature 150°C
TSOT Package

θJA Thermal Impedance 207°C/W

MSOP Package

θJA Thermal Impedance 205.9°C/W
θJC Thermal Impedance 43.74°C/W

Lead Temperature Soldering

Reflow (10 s to 30 s) 235 (0/+5)°C

ESD 2 kV

1

Transient currents of up to 100 mA do not cause SCR latch-up.

Stresses above those listed under Absolute Maximum Ratings
may cause permanent damage to the device. This is a stress
rating only and functional operation of the device at these or
any other conditions above those indicated in the operational
section of this specification is not implied. Exposure to absolute
maximum rating conditions for extended periods may affect
device reliability.

ESD CAUTION

ESD (electrostatic discharge) sensitive device. Electrostatic charges as high as 4000 V readily accumulate on
the human body and test equipment and can discharge without detection. Although this product features
proprietary ESD protection circuitry, permanent damage may occur on devices subjected to high energy
electrostatic discharges. Therefore, proper ESD precautions are recommended to avoid performance
degradation or loss of functionality.

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AD7911/AD7921

PIN CONFIGURATIONS AND FUNCTION DESCRIPTIONS

8-LEAD TSOT

8

DIN

1

CS

AD7911/

2

AD7921

3

TOP VIEW

4

(Not to Scale)

SCLK

DOUT

Figure 8. 8-Lead TSOT Pin Configuration

V

IN1

7

V

IN0

6

GND

5

V

DD

04350-0-008

Figure 9. 8-Lead MSOP Pin Configuration

Table 5. Pin Function Descriptions

TSOT
Pin No.

1 4 DIN

MSOP
Pin No. Mnemonic Function

Data In. Logic input. The channel to be converted is provided on this input and is clocked into an
internal register on the falling edge of SCLK.

2 3 SCLK

Serial Clock. Logic input. SCLK provides the serial clock for accessing data from the part. This clock
input is also used as the clock source for the AD7911/AD7921’s conversion process.

3 2

CS

Chip Select. Active low logic input. This input provides the dual function of initiating conversions on
the AD7911/AD7921 and framing the serial data transfer.

4 1 DOUT

Data Out. Logic output. The conversion result from the AD7911/AD7921 is provided on this output as a
serial data stream. The bits are clocked out on the falling edge of the SCLK signal.

For the AD7921, the data stream consists of two leading zeros; the channel identifier bit, which
identifies the channel that the conversion result corresponds to; followed by an invalid bit that
matches up to the channel identifier bit; followed by the 12 bits of conversion data, with MSB first.

For the AD7911, the data stream consists of two leading zeros; the channel identifier bit, which
identifies the channel that the conversion result corresponds to; followed by an invalid bit that
matches up to the channel identifier bit; followed by the 10 bits of conversion data, with MSB first and

two trailing zeros.
5 8 VDD Power Supply Input. The VDD range for the AD7911/AD7921 is from 2.35 V to 5.25 V.
6 7 GND

Analog Ground. Ground reference point for all circuitry on the AD7911/AD7921. All analog input

signals should be referred to this GND voltage.
7, 8 6, 5 V

, V

IN0

IN1

Analog Inputs. These two single-ended analog input channels are multiplexed into the on-chip track-

and-hold amplifier. The analog input channel to be converted is selected by writing to the third MSB

on the DIN pin. The input range is 0 to V

.

DD

DOUT

CS

SCLK

DIN

8-LEAD MSOP

1

AD7911/

2

AD7921

3

TOP VIEW

4

(Not to Scale)

8

V

DD

7

GND

6

V

IN0

5

V

IN1

04350-0-034

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AD7911/AD7921

+

=

TERMINOLOGY

Integral Nonlinearity

Signal-to-Noise and Distortion Ratio (SINAD)

The maximum deviation from a straight line passing through
the endpoints of the ADC transfer function. For the AD7911/
AD7921, the endpoints of the transfer function are zero scale, a
point 1 LSB below the first code transition, and full scale, a
point 1 LSB above the last code transition.

Differential Nonlinearity

The difference between the measured and the ideal 1 LSB
change between any two adjacent codes in the ADC.

Offset Error

The deviation of the first code transition (00…000) to
(00…001) from the ideal, that is, AGND + 1 LSB.

Offset Error Match

The difference in offset error between any two channels.

Gain Error

The deviation of the last code transition (111…110) to
(111…111) from the ideal, that is, V

− 1 LSB after the offset

REF

error has been adjusted out.

Gain Error Match

The difference in gain error between any two channels.

The measured ratio of signal-to-noise and distortion at the
output of the A/D converter. The signal is the rms value of the
sine wave, and noise is the rms sum of all nonfundamental
signals up to half the sampling frequency (fs/2), including
harmonics but excluding dc.

Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)

The measured ratio of signal to noise at the output to the A/D
converter. The signal is the rms value of the sine wave input.
Noise is the rms quantization error within the Nyquist
bandwidth (fs/2). The rms value of a sine wave is one-half its
peak-to-peak value divided by √2, and the rms value for the
quantization noise is q/√12. The ratio is dependent on the
number of quantization levels in the digitization process; the
more levels, the smaller the quantization noise. For an ideal
N-bit converter, the SNR is defined as

dB761026 .N.SNR

Therefore, for a 12-bit converter, SNR is 74 dB; for a 10-bit
converter, SNR is 62 dB.

However, various error sources in the ADC cause the measured
SNR to be less than the theoretical value. These errors occur due
to integral and differential nonlinearities, internal ac noise
sources, and so on.

Tot a l U n ad ju s te d E rr o r

A comprehensive specification that includes gain error, linearity
error, and offset error.

Channel-to-Channel Isolation

A measure of the level of crosstalk between channels. It is
measured by applying a full-scale sine wave signal of 20 kHz to
500 kHz to the nonselected input channel and determining how
much that signal is attenuated in the selected channel with a
10 kHz signal. The figure is given worst case across both
channels for the AD7911/AD7921.

Track-and-Hold Acquisition Time

The time required for the output of the track-and-hold
amplifier to reach its final value within ±1 LSB after the end of
conversion. The track-and-hold amplifier returns to track mode
at the end of conversion. See the Serial Interface section for
more details.

Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)

The ratio of the rms sum of harmonics to the fundamental,
which is defined as

2

2

2

THD

22

=

2

log20)dB(

4

3

V

1

VVVVV

++++

6

5

where:

V

is the rms amplitude of the fundamental.

1

V

, V3, V4, V5, and V6 are the rms amplitudes of the second

2

through the sixth harmonics.

Peak Harmonic or Spurious Noise

The ratio of the rms value of the next largest component in the
ADC output spectrum (up to fs/2 and excluding dc) to the rms
value of the fundamental. Normally, the value of this specifica­tion is determined by the largest harmonic in the spectrum, but
for ADCs where the harmonics are buried in the noise floor, it is
a noise peak.

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AD7911/AD7921

Intermodulation Distortion

With inputs consisting of sine waves at two frequencies, fa and
fb, any active device with nonlinearities creates distortion
products at sum and difference frequencies of mfa ± nfb, where
m, n = 0, 1, 2, 3, and so on. Intermodulation distortion terms are
those for which neither m nor n is equal to zero. For example,
the second-order terms include (fa + fb) and (fa − fb), while the
third-order terms include (2fa + fb), (2fa − fb), (fa + 2fb), and
(fa − 2fb).

The AD7911/AD7921 are tested using the CCIF standard,
where two input frequencies are used (see fa and fb in the
Specifications section). In this case, the second-order terms are
usually distanced in frequency from the original sine waves,
while the third-order terms are usually at a frequency close to
the input frequencies. As a result, the second-order and third­order terms are specified separately. The calculation of the
intermodulation distortion is as in the THD specification,
where it is defined as the ratio of the rms sum of the individual
distortion products to the rms amplitude of the sum of the
fundamentals expressed in dB.

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AD7911/AD7921

TYPICAL PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS

Figure 10 and Figure 11 show typical FFT plots for the AD7921
and AD7911, respectively, at a 250 kSPS sample rate and
100 kHz input frequency.

Figure 12 shows the SINAD ratio performance versus the input
frequency for various supply voltages while sampling at
250 kSPS with a SCLK frequency of 5 MHz for the AD7921.

Figure 14 and Figure 15 show INL and DNL performance for
the AD7921.

Figure 16 shows a graph of the total harmonic distortion versus
the analog input frequency for different source impedances
when using a supply voltage of 3.6 V and a sampling rate of
250 kSPS. See the Analog Input section.

Figure 13 shows the SNR ratio performance versus the input
frequency for various supply voltages while sampling at
250 kSPS with an SCLK frequency of 5 MHz for the AD7921.

5

8192 POINT FFT

= 2.7V

V

DD

= 250kSPS

F

SAMP

–15

= 100kHz

F

IN

SNR = 73.13dB
SINAD = 72.73dB

–35

THD = –83.30dB
SFDR = –86.15dB

–55

SNR (dB)

–75

–95

–115

0 20 40 60 80 100 120

Figure 10. AD7921 Dynamic Performance at 250 kSPS

5

8192 POINT FFT

8192 POINT FFT

= 2.7V

V

= 2.7V

V

DD

DD

= 250kSPS

F

= 250kSPS

F

SAMP

SAMP

–15

= 100kHz

F

= 100kHz

F

IN

IN

SNR = 61.75dB

SNR = 73.13dB
SINAD = 61.74dB

SINAD = 72.73dB
THD = –86.24dB

–35

THD = –83.30dB
SFDR = –84.46dB

SFDR = –86.15dB

–55

SNR (dB)

–75

–95

–115

0 20 40 60 80 100 120

Figure 11. AD7911 Dynamic Performance at 250 kSPS

FREQUENCY (kHz)

FREQUENCY (kHz)

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Figure 17 shows a graph of the total harmonic distortion versus
the analog input frequency for various supply voltages while
sampling at 250 kSPS with an SCLK frequency of 5 MHz.

Figure 18 shows the shutdown current versus the voltage supply
for different operating temperatures.

–70.5

–71.0

–71.5

–72.0

–72.5

SINAD (dB)

–73.0

–73.5

–74.0

10 100 1k

VDD = 4.75V

V

= 2.35V

DD

V

= 2.7V

DD

FREQUENCY (kHz)

Figure 12. AD7921 SINAD vs. Input Frequency at 250 kSPS

–72.0

–72.2

–72.4

–72.6

–72.8

SNR (dB)

–73.0

–73.2

–73.4

–73.6

= 5.25V

V

DD

= 4.75V

V

DD

V

= 2.7V

DD

10 100 1k

FREQUENCY (kHz)

Figure 13. AD7921 SNR vs. Input Frequency at 250 kSPS

VDD = 5.25V

VDD = 3.6V

VDD = 2.35V

V

DD

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AD7911/AD7921

1.0
VDD= 2.7V

0.8

0.6

0.4

0.2

0

–0.2

INL ERROR (LSB)

–0.4

–0.6

–0.8

–1.0

1.0

0.8

0.6

0.4

0.2

0

–0.2

DNL ERROR (LSB)

–0.4

–0.6

–0.8

–1.0

= 250kSPS

F

SAMP

TEMPERATURE = 25°C

0 4096358430722560204815361024512

Figure 14. AD7921 INL Performance

VDD= 2.7V

= 250kSPS

F

SAMP

TEMPERATURE = 25°C

0 4096358430722560204815361024512

Figure 15. AD7921 DNL Performance

CODE

CODE

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–74

= 5.25V

V

= 4.75V

–76

–78

–80

–82

THD (dB)

VDD = 2.35V

–84

–86

V

= 3.6V

DD

–88

10 100 1k

DD

FREQUENCY (kHz)

V

DD

V

= 2.7V

DD

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Figure 17. THD vs. Analog Input Frequency for Various Supply Voltages

180

160

140

120

100

80

60

SHUTDOWN CURRENT (nA)

40

20

0

2.0 5.55.04.54.03.53.02.5

TEMPERATURE = +85°C

TEMPERATURE = +25°C

TEMPERATURE = –40°C

SUPPLY VOLTAGE (V)

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Figure 18. Shutdown Current vs. Supply Voltage

–25

–35

RIN = 1k

–45

–55

THD (dB)

–65

–75

–85

–95

10 100 1k

RIN = 0

RIN = 500

RIN = 10

Ω

Ω

Ω

RIN = 50

Ω

Ω

FREQUENCY (kHz)

RIN = 100

VDD = 3.6V

Ω

Figure 16. THD vs. Analog Input Frequency for Various Source Impedances

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AD7911/AD7921

V

V

V

V

CIRCUIT INFORMATION

The AD7911/AD7921 are fast, 2-channel, 10-/12-bit, single
supply, analog-to-digital converters (ADCs), respectively. The
parts can be operated from a 2.35 V to 5.25 V supply. When
operated from either a 5 V supply or a 3 V supply, the
AD7911/AD7921 are capable of throughput rates of 250 kSPS
when provided with a 5 MHz clock.

The AD7911/AD7921 provide the user with an on-chip track­and-hold, an ADC, and a serial interface, all housed in a tiny 8­lead TSOT package or an 8-lead MSOP package, which offer the
user considerable space-saving advantages over alternative
solutions. The serial clock input accesses data from the parts,
controls the transfer of data written to the ADC, and provides
the clock source for the successive approximation ADC. The
analog input range is 0 to V

. An external reference is not

DD

required for the ADC, and neither is there a reference on-chip.
The reference for the AD7911/AD7921 is derived from the
power supply and, therefore, gives the widest dynamic input
range.

The AD7911/AD7921 feature a power-down option that allows
power saving between conversions. The power-down feature is
implemented across the standard serial interface as described in
the Modes of Operation section.

CONVERTER OPERATION

The AD7911/AD7921 are 10-/12-bit successive approximation
ADCs based around a charge redistribution DAC. Figure 19 and
Figure 20 show simplified schematics of the ADC. Figure 19
shows the ADC during its acquisition phase. SW2 is closed and
SW1 is in Position A, the comparator is held in a balanced
condition, and the sampling capacitor acquires the signal on the
selected V

IN0

IN1

channel.

IN

SAMPLING

CAPACITOR

A

SW1

B

AGND

ACQUISITION

PHASE

V

DD

SW2

/2

COMPARATOR

Figure 19. ADC Acquisition Phase

CHARGE

REDISTRIBUTION

DAC

CONTROL

LOGIC

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When the ADC starts a conversion (see Figure 20), SW2 opens
and SW1 moves to Position B, causing the comparator to
become unbalanced. The control logic and the charge
redistribution DAC are used to add and subtract fixed amounts
of charge from the sampling capacitor to bring the comparator
back into a balanced condition. When the comparator is
rebalanced, the conversion is complete. The control logic
generates the ADC output code. Figure 21 shows the ADC
transfer function.

CHARGE

REDISTRIBUTION

DAC

SAMPLING

CAPACITOR

IN0

IN1

A

SW1

CONVERSION

B

AGND

PHASE

V

DD

SW2

/2

COMPARATOR

CONTROL

LOGIC

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Figure 20. ADC Conversion Phase

ADC TRANSFER FUNCTION

The output coding of the AD7911/AD7921 is straight binary.
The designed code transitions occur at the successive integer
LSB values, that is, 1 LSB, 2 LSB, and so on. The LSB size is
V

/4096 for the AD7921 and VDD/1024 for the AD7911. The

DD

ideal transfer characteristic for the AD7911/AD7921 is shown
in Figure 21.

111...111

111...110

111...000

011...111

ADC CODE

000...010

000...001

000...000
0V

Figure 21. AD7911/AD7921 Transfer Characteristic

1LSB = VDD/4096 (AD7921)
1LSB = V

ANALOG INPUT

/1024 (AD7911)

DD

+V

– 1LSB1LSB

DD

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AD7911/AD7921

0

V

TYPICAL CONNECTION DIAGRAM

Figure 22 shows a typical connection diagram for the AD7911/
AD7921. V
should be well decoupled. This provides an analog input range
of 0 V to V
with two leading zeros, followed by the channel identifier bit
that identifies the channel converted, followed by an invalid bit
that matches up to the channel converted, followed by the MSB
of the 12-bit or 10-bit result. For the AD7911, the 10-bit result is
followed by two trailing zeros. See the Serial Interface section.

Alternatively, because the supply current required by the
AD7911/AD7921 is so low, a precision reference can be used as
the supply source to the AD7911/AD7921. A REF19x voltage
reference (REF195 for 5 V or REF193 for 3 V) can be used to
supply the required voltage to the ADC (see Figure 22). This
configuration is especially useful, if the power supply is quite
noisy or if the system supply voltages are at some value other
than 5 V or 3 V (for example, 15 V). The REF19x outputs a
steady voltage to the AD7911/AD7921. If the low dropout
REF193 is used, the current it needs to supply to the AD7911/
AD7921 is typically 1.5 mA. When the ADC is converting at a
rate of 250 kSPS, the REF193 needs to supply a maximum of
2 mA to the AD7911/AD7921. The load regulation of the
REF193 is typically 10 ppm/mA (REF193, V
results in an error of 20 ppm (60 µV) for the 2 mA drawn from
it. This corresponds to a 0.082 LSB error for the AD7921 with
V

= 3 V from the REF193 and a 0.061 LSB error for the

DD

AD7911.

is taken internally from VDD and as such VDD

REF

. The conversion result is output in a 16-bit word

DD

= 5 V), which

S

Table 6 provides some typical performance data with various
references used as a V

source and a 50 kHz input tone under

DD

the same setup conditions.

Table 6. AD7921 Performance for Various Voltage
References IC

Reference Tied to VDD AD7921 SNR Performance (dB)

AD780 at 3 V −73
REF193 −72.42
ADR433 −72.9
AD780 at 2.5 V −72.86
REF192 −72.27
ADR421 −72.75

ANALOG INPUT

Figure 23 shows an equivalent circuit of the analog input
structure of the AD7911/AD7921. The two diodes, D1 and D2,
provide ESD protection for the analog input. Care must be
taken to ensure that the analog input signal never exceeds the
supply rails by more than 300 mV, because this would cause
these diodes to become forward biased and start conducting
current into the substrate. The maximum current these diodes
can conduct without causing irreversible damage to the part is
10 mA.

V

DD

D1

IN

6pF

C1

D2

C2

20pF

R1

For applications where power consumption is a concern, the
power-down mode of the ADC and the sleep mode of the
REF19x reference should be used to improve power perform­ance. See the Modes of Operation section.

3V

REF193

1.5mA

0.1µF

680nF

V

DD

V TO V

INPUT

V

DD

IN0

V

IN1

GND

Figure 22. REF193 as Power Supply to AD7911/AD7921

TANT

AD7911/

AD7921

1µF

SCLK

DOUT

CS

DIN

SERIAL

INTERFACE

0.1µF10µF

µC/µ

P

5V
SUPPLY

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CONVERSION PHASE—SWITCH OPEN
TRACK PHASE—SWITCH CLOSED

Figure 23. Equivalent Analog Input Circuit

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The capacitor C1 in Figure 23 is typically about 6 pF and can
primarily be attributed to pin capacitance. The resistor R1 is a
lumped component made up of the on resistance of a track­and-hold switch and also includes the on resistance of the input
multiplexer. This resistor is typically about 100 Ω. The capacitor
C2 is the ADC sampling capacitor and has a capacitance of
20 pF typically.

For ac applications, removing high frequency components from
the analog input signal is recommended using a band-pass filter
on the relevant analog input pin. In applications where
harmonic distortion and signal-to-noise ratio are critical, the
analog input should be driven from a low impedance source.
Large source impedances can significantly affect the ac
performance of the ADC. This might necessitate the use of an
input buffer amplifier. The choice of the op amp is a function of
the particular application.

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AD7911/AD7921

Table 7 provides some typical performance data with various
op amps used as the input buffer, and a 50 kHz input tone under
the same setup conditions.

Table 7. AD7921 Performance for Various Input Buffers

Op Amp in the Input
Buffer

AD7921 SNR Performance (dB)
50 kHz Input , V

= 3.6 V

DD

Single op amps

AD8038 −72.79
AD8510 −72.35
AD8021 −72.2

Dual op amps

AD712 −72.68
AD8022 −72.88

When no amplifier is used to drive the analog input, the source
impedance should be limited to low values. The maximum
source impedance depends on the amount of total harmonic
distortion (THD) that can be tolerated. The THD increases as
the source impedance increases and performance degrades (see
Figure 16).

DIGITAL INPUTS

The digital inputs applied to the AD7911/AD7921 are not
limited by the maximum ratings that limit the analog input.
Instead, the digital inputs applied can go to 7 V and are not
restricted by the V
example, if the AD7911/AD7921 are operated with a V
then 5 V logic levels could be used on the digital inputs. How­ever, it is important to note that the data output on DOUT still
has 3 V logic levels when V
SCLK, DIN, and
is that power supply sequencing issues are avoided. If
or SCLK are applied before V
as there would be on the analog inputs, if a signal greater than

0.3 V were applied prior to V

+ 0.3 V limit as on the analog input. For

DD

DD

= 3 V. Another advantage of

DD

CS

not being restricted by the VDD + 0.3 V limit

CS

, DIN,

, then there is no risk of latch-up

DD

.

DD

of 3 V,

DIN INPUT

The channel to be converted on in the next conversion is
selected by writing to the DIN pin. Data on the DIN pin is
loaded into the AD7911/AD7921 on the falling edge of SCLK.
The data is transferred into the part on the DIN pin at the same
time that the conversion result is read from the part.

Only the third bit of the DIN word is used; the rest are ignored
by the ADC. The third MSB is the channel identifier bit, which
identifies the channel to be converted on in the next conversion,
V

(CHN = 0) or V

IN0

X X CHN X DON'T CARE

(CHN = 1).

IN1

Figure 24. AD7911/AD7921 DIN Word

LSBMSB

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DOUT OUTPUT

The conversion result from the AD7911/AD7921 is provided on
this output as a serial data stream. The bits are clocked out on
the SCLK falling edge at the same time that the conversion is
taking place.

The serial data stream for the AD7921 consists of two leading
zeros followed by the bit that identifies the channel converted,
an invalid bit that matches up to the channel identifier bit, and
the 12-bit conversion result with MSB provided first.

For the AD7911, the serial data stream consists of two leading
zeros followed by the bit that identifies the channel converted,
an invalid bit that matches up to the channel identifier bit, and
the 10-bit conversion result with MSB provided first, followed
by two trailing zeros.

MSB

00 0 0CHN X CONVERSION RESULT

0 0 CHN X CONVERSION RESULT

Figure 25. AD7911/AD7921 DOUT Word

LSB

AD7911

AD7921

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AD7911/AD7921

MODES OF OPERATION

The two modes of operation of the AD7911/AD7921 are
normal mode and power-down mode. The mode of operation is
selected by controlling the logic state of the

CS

at which

is pulled high after the conversion has been initi­ated determines whether the AD7911/AD7921 enter power­down mode. Similarly, if already in power-down mode,
control whether the device returns to normal operation or
remains in power-down mode.

Power-down mode is designed to provide flexible power
management options and to optimize the ratio of power
dissipation to throughput rate for different application
requirements.

NORMAL MODE

Normal mode is intended for the fastest throughput rate
performance. The user does not have to worry about any
power-up time, because the AD7911/AD7921 remain fully
powered all the time. Figure 26 shows the operation of the
AD7911/AD7921 in this mode.

The conversion is initiated on the falling edge of
described in the Serial Interface section. To ensure that the part
remains fully powered up at all times,
at least 10 SCLK falling edges have elapsed after the falling edge

CS

of

. If CS is brought high any time after the 10th SCLK falling
edge but before the end of t
up, but the conversion is terminated and DOUT goes back into
three-state. For the AD7911/AD7921, a minimum of 14 and
16 serial clock cycles, respectively, are needed to complete the
conversion and access the complete conversion result.

CS

can idle high until the next conversion or can idle low until

CS

returns high sometime prior to the next conversion

CS

(effectively idling

low). Once a data transfer is complete
(DOUT has returned to three-state), another conversion can be
initiated after the quiet time, t
low again.

, the part remains powered-

CONVERT

, has elapsed by bringing CS

QUIET

CS

signal. The point

CS

CS

, as

CS

must remain low until

can

POWER-DOWN MODE

Power-down mode is intended for use in applications where
slower throughput rates are required. Either the ADC is
powered down between each conversion, or a series of
conversions can be performed at a high throughput rate and
then the ADC is powered down for a relatively long duration
between these bursts of several conversions. When the
AD7911/AD7921 are in power-down mode, all analog circuitry
is powered down.

To enter power-down mode, the conversion process must be
interrupted by bringing
falling edge of SCLK and before the 10th falling edge of SCLK,
as shown in Figure 27. Once
window of SCLKs, then the part enters power-down mode, the
conversion that was initiated by the falling edge of
terminated, and DOUT goes back into three-state. If
brought high before the second SCLK falling edge, then the part
remains in normal mode and does not power down. This helps
to avoid accidental power-down due to glitches on the

To exit this mode of operation and power the AD7911/AD7921
up again, a dummy conversion is performed. On the falling edge

CS

of

, the device begins to power up and continues to power up

CS

as long as

is held low until after the falling edge of the 10th
SCLK. The device is fully powered up once 16 SCLKs have
elapsed and valid data results from the next conversion, as
shown in Figure 28. If
edge of SCLK, then the AD7911/AD7921 go back into power­down mode. This helps to avoid accidental power-up due to
glitches on the

CS

while

CS

is low. Therefore, although the device might begin to
power up on the falling edge of
rising edge of

CS

falling edge.

CS

high any time after the second

CS

has been brought high in this

CS

is

CS

is

CS

line.

CS

is brought high before the 10th falling

line or an inadvertent burst of 8 SCLK cycles

CS

, it powers down again on the

, as long as this occurs before the 10th SCLK

AD7911/AD7921

CS

1 10 12 14 16 1 10 12 14 16

SCLK

DIN

DOUT

CHANNEL FOR NEXT CONVERSION CHANNEL FOR NEXT CONVERSION

CONVERSION RESULT CONVERSION RESULT

Figure 26. Normal Mode Operation

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AD7911/AD7921

CS

1

21016

SCLK

CS

SCLK

DIN

DOUT

DIN

DOUT

THE PART BEGINS

TO POWER UP

110

THE PART GOES

INTO TRACK

A

5

CHANNEL FOR NEXT CONVERSION CHANNEL FOR NEXT CONVERSION

INVALID DATA CONVERSION RESULT

INVALID DATA

INVALID DATA

Figure 27. Entering Power- Down Mode

16 1 16

Figure 28. Exiting Power-Down Mode

POWER-UP TIME

The power-up time of the AD7911/AD7921 is 1 µs, which
means that with any frequency of SCLK up to 5 MHz, one
dummy cycle is always sufficient to allow the device to power
up. Once the dummy cycle is complete, the ADC is fully
powered up and the input signal is acquired properly. The quiet
time, t
bus goes back into three-state after the dummy conversion to
the next falling edge of
throughput rate, the AD7911/AD7921 power up and acquire a
signal within ±1 LSB in one dummy cycle.

When powering up from power-down mode with a dummy
cycle, as in Figure 28, the track-and-hold that was in hold mode
while the part was powered down returns to track mode on the
fifth SCLK falling edge that the part receives after the falling
edge of
the part starts to acquire the signal on the channel selected in
the current dummy conversion.

Although at any SCLK frequency one dummy cycle is sufficient
to power up the device and acquire V
mean that a full dummy cycle of 16 SCLKs must always elapse
to power up the device and acquire V
power up the device and acquire the input signal. For example,
if a 5 MHz SCLK frequency was applied to the ADC, the cycle
time would be 3.2 µs. In one dummy cycle, 3.2 µs, the part
would be powered up and V

, must still be allowed from the point at which the

QUIET

CS

. When running at a 250 kSPS

CS

. This is shown as point A in Figure 28. At this point,

, it does not necessarily

IN

fully. 1µs is sufficient to

IN

acquired fully. However, after 1 µs

IN

THREE-STATE

THREE-STATE

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THE PART IS FULLY
POWERED UP WITH V
FULLY ACQUIRED

IN

with a 5 MHz SCLK, only 5 SCLK cycles would have elapsed. At
this stage, the ADC would be fully powered up. In this case,
can be brought high after the 10th SCLK falling edge and
brought low again after a time, t

, to initiate the conversion.

QUIET

When power supplies are first applied to the AD7911/AD7921,
the ADC can power up in either power-down mode or normal
mode. Because of this, it is best to allow a dummy cycle to
elapse to ensure that the part is fully powered up before
attempting a valid conversion. Likewise, if the user wants to
keep the part in power-down mode while not in use and to
power up in power-down mode, then the dummy cycle can be
used to ensure that the device is in power-down mode by
executing a cycle such as that shown in Figure 27.

Once supplies are applied to the AD7911/AD7921, the power­up time is the same as when powering up from the power-down
mode. It takes the part approximately 1 µs to power up fully in
normal mode. It is not necessary to wait 1 µs before executing a
dummy cycle to ensure the desired mode of operation. Instead,
the dummy cycle can occur directly after power is supplied to
the ADC. If the first valid conversion is then performed directly
after the dummy conversion, care must be taken to ensure that
adequate acquisition time has been allowed. When the ADC
powers up initially after supplies are applied, the track-and-hold
is in hold. It returns to track on the fifth SCLK falling edge that
the part receives after the falling edge of

CS

.

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CS

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AD7911/AD7921

POWER VS. THROUGHPUT RATE

By using the power-down mode on the AD7911/AD7921 when
not converting, the average power consumption of the ADC
decreases at lower throughput rates. Figure 29 shows how, as the
throughput rate is reduced, the device remains in its power­down state longer and the average power consumption over
time drops accordingly.

For example, if the AD7911/AD7921 are operating in a
continuous sampling mode with a throughput rate of 50 kSPS
and a SCLK of 5 MHz (V
power-down mode between conversions, then the power
consumption is calculated as follows. The power dissipation
during normal operation is 20 mW (V
cycle powers up the part between conversions (3.2 µs), and the
remaining conversion time is another cycle (3.2 µs), then the
AD7911/AD7921 dissipate 20 mW for 6.4 µs during each
conversion cycle. If the throughput rate is 50 kSPS and the cycle
time is 20 µs, then the average power dissipated during each
cycle is

(6.4/20) × (20 mW) = 6.4 mW

= 5 V) and the devices are placed in

DD

= 5 V). If one dummy

DD

In the previous examples, the power dissipation when the part is
in power-down mode has not been taken into account, because
the shutdown current is so low that it does not have any effect
on the overall power dissipation value. Figure 29 shows the
power consumption versus throughput rate when using the
power-down mode between conversions with both 5 V and 3 V
supplies.

Power-down mode is intended for use with throughput rates of
approximately 120 kSPS and under, because higher sampling
rates do not have a power saving in power-down mode.

100

10

1

POWER (mW)

0.1

VDD = 5V, SCLK = 5MHz

VDD = 3V, SCLK = 5MHz

If V

= 3 V, SCLK= 5 MHz, and the device is again in power-

DD

down mode between conversions, then the power dissipation
during normal operation is 6 mW. The AD7911/AD7921 now
dissipate 6 mW for 6.4 µs during each conversion cycle. With a
throughput rate of 50 kSPS, the average power dissipated during
each cycle is

(6.4/20) × (6 mW) = 1.92 mW

0.01
0 135120105907560453015

Figure 29. Power Consumption vs. Throughput Rate

THROUGHPUT (kSPS)

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AD7911/AD7921

SERIAL INTERFACE

Figure 30 and Figure 31 show the detailed timing diagrams for
serial interfacing to the AD7921 and AD7911, respectively. The
serial clock provides the conversion clock and also controls the
transfer of information from the AD7911/AD7921 during
conversion.

CS

signal initiates the data transfer and conversion process.

The

CS

The falling edge of

puts the track-and-hold into hold mode,
takes the bus out of three-state, the analog input is sampled at
this point, and the conversion is initiated.

For the AD7921, the conversion requires 16 SCLK cycles to
complete. Once 13 SCLK falling edges have elapsed, the track­and-hold goes back into track on the next SCLK rising edge, as
shown in Figure 30 at Point B. On the 16th SCLK falling edge,
the DOUT line goes back into three-state. If the rising edge of
CS

occurs before 16 SCLKs have elapsed, then the conversion is
terminated and the DOUT line goes back into three-state.
Otherwise, DOUT returns to three-state on the 16th SCLK
falling edge, as shown in Figure 30. Sixteen serial clock cycles
are required to perform the conversion process and to access
data from the AD7921.

If the rising edge of
then the conversion is terminated and the DOUT line goes back
into three-state. If 16 SCLKs are considered in the cycle, DOUT
returns to three-state on the 16th SCLK falling edge, as shown
in Figure 31.

CS

going low clocks out the first leading zero to be read in by
the microcontroller or DSP. The remaining data is then clocked
out by subsequent SCLK falling edges beginning with the
second leading zero. Therefore, the first falling clock edge on
the serial clock has the first leading zero provided and also
clocks out the second leading zero. The final bit in the data
transfer is valid on the 16th falling edge, having been clocked
out on the previous (15th) falling edge.

In applications with a slower SCLK, it is possible to read in data
on each SCLK rising edge. In that case, the first falling edge of
SCLK clocks out the second leading zero and it can be read in
the first rising edge. However, the first leading zero that is
clocked out when
the first falling edge. The 15th falling edge of SCLK clocks out
the last bit and it can be read in the 15th rising SCLK edge.

CS

occurs before 14 SCLKs have elapsed,

CS

goes low is missed, unless it is not read in

For the AD7911, the conversion requires 14 SCLK cycles to
complete. Once 13 SCLK falling edges have elapsed, the track­and-hold goes back into track on the next SCLK rising edge, as
shown in Figure 31 at Point B.

CS

t

t

2

SCLK

DOUT

THREE-STATE

DIN

12345 13141516

t

3

ZERO

CHN X DB11 DB10 DB2 DB1 DB0Z

t

X

8

X CHN X X X X XX

Figure 30. AD7921 Serial Interface Timing Diagram

CS

t

t

2

SCLK

DOUT

THREE-STATE THREE-STATE

DIN

12345 13141516

t

3

ZERO

CHN X DB9 DB8 DB0 ZERO ZEROZ

t

X

X CHN X X X X XX

CONVERT

8

Figure 31. AD7911 Serial Interface Timing Diagram

CONVERT

t

6

t

7

t

4

t

9

t

6

t

7

t

4

t

9

CS

If

goes low just after the SCLK falling edge has elapsed, CS
clocks out the first leading zero as before and it can be read in
the SCLK rising edge. The next SCLK falling edge clocks out
the second leading zero and it can be read in the following
rising edge.

t

1

B

t

B

TWO TRAILING ZEROS

5

t

5

t

10

THREE-STATE

t

10

t

QUIET

t

QUIET

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t

1

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AD7911/AD7921

MICROPROCESSOR INTERFACING

The serial interface on the AD7911/AD7921 allows the parts to
be directly connected to a range of microprocessors. This
section explains how to interface the AD7911/AD7921 with
some of the more common microcontroller and DSP serial
interface protocols.

AD7911/AD7921 to TMS320C541 Interface

The serial interface on the TMS320C541 uses a continuous
serial clock and frame synchronization signals to synchronize
the data transfer operations with peripheral devices like the
AD7911/AD7921. The
the TMS320C541 and the AD7911/AD7921 without any glue
logic required. The serial port of the TMS320C541 is set up to
operate in burst mode (FSM = 1 in the serial port control
register, SPC) with the internal serial clock CLKX (MCM = 1 in
the SPC register) and the internal frame signal (TXM = 1 in the
SPC register); therefore, both pins are configured as outputs. For
the AD7921, the word length should be set to 16 bits (FO = 0 in
the SPC register). This DSP allows frames with a word length of
16 bits or 8 bits only. In the AD7911, therefore, where 14 bits are
required, the FO bit should be set up to 16 bits, and 16 SCLKs
are needed. For the AD7911, two trailing zeros are clocked out
in the last two clock cycles.

The values in the SPC register are as follows:

FO = 0
FSM = 1
MCM = 1
TXM = 1

To implement the power-down mode on the AD7911/AD7921,
the format bit, FO, can be set to 1, which sets the word length to
8 bits.

The connection diagram is shown in Figure 32. Note that, for
signal processing applications, the frame synchronization signal
from the TMS320C541 must provide equidistant sampling.

AD7911/
AD7921*

SCLK

DOUT

DIN

CS

*ADDITIONAL PINS OMITTED FOR CLARITY

Figure 32. Interfacing to the TMS320C541

CS

input allows easy interfacing between

TMS320C541*

CLKX
CLKR

DR
DX

FSX
FSR

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AD7911/AD7921 to ADSP-218x

The ADSP-218x family of DSPs are interfaced directly to the
AD7911/AD7921 without any glue logic required. The SPORT
control register should be set up as follows:

TFSW = RFSW = 1, alternate framing
INVRFS = INVTFS = 1, active low frame signal
DTYPE = 00, right-justify data
ISCLK = 1, internal serial clock
TFSR = RFSR = 1, frame every word
IRFS = 0, set up RFS as an input
ITFS = 1, set up TFS as an output
SLEN = 1111, 16 bits for the AD7921
SLEN = 1101, 14 bits for the AD7911

To implement the power-down mode, SLEN should be set to
0111 to issue an 8-bit SCLK burst. The connection diagram is
shown in Figure 33. The ADSP-218x has the TFS and RFS of the
SPORT tied together, with TFS set as an output and RFS set as
an input. The DSP operates in alternate framing mode and the
SPORT control register is set up as described previously. The
frame synchronization signal generated on the TFS is tied to

CS

and, as with all signal processing applications, equidistant
sampling is necessary. However, in this example, the timer
interrupt is used to control the sampling rate of the ADC and,
under certain conditions, equidistant sampling might not be
achieved.

AD7911/
AD7921*

SCLK
DOUT

DIN

CS

*ADDITIONAL PINS OMITTED FOR CLARITY

Figure 33. Interfacing to the ADSP-218x

ADSP-218x*

SCLK
DR

DT
RFS

TFS

The timer registers are loaded with a value that provides an
interrupt at the required sample interval. When an interrupt is
received, a value is transmitted with TFS/DT (ADC control
word). The TFS is used to control the RFS and, therefore, the
reading of data. The frequency of the serial clock is set in the
SCLKDIV register. When the instruction to transmit with TFS
is given, that is, TX0 = AX0, the state of the SCLK is checked.
The DSP waits until the SCLK has gone high, low, and high
again before transmission starts. If the timer and SCLK values
are chosen such that the instruction to transmit occurs on or
near the rising edge of SCLK, the data might be transmitted, or
it might wait until the next clock edge.

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AD7911/AD7921

For example, the ADSP-2189 has a master clock frequency of
40 MHz. If the SCLKDIV register is loaded with the value of 3,
then an SCLK of 5 MHz is obtained, and eight master clock
periods elapse for every one SCLK period. Depending on the
throughput rate selected, if the timer register is loaded with the
value 803 (803 + 1 = 804), then 100.5 SCLK occur between
interrupts and subsequently between transmit instructions. This
situation results in nonequidistant sampling, because the
transmit instruction occurs on a SCLK edge. If the number of
SCLKs between interrupts is a whole integer figure of N, then
equidistant sampling is implemented by the DSP.

AD7911/AD7921 to DSP563xx Interface

The connection diagram in Figure 34 shows how the AD7911/
AD7921 can be connected to the SSI (synchronous serial
interface) of the DSP563xx family of DSPs from Motorola. The
SSI is operated in synchronous and normal mode (SYN = 1 and
MOD = 0 in the Control Register B, CRB) with internally
generated word frame sync for both Tx and Rx (Bits FSL1 = 0
and FSL0 = 0 in the CRB). Set the word length in the Control
Register A (CRA) to 16 by setting Bits WL2 = 0, WL1 = 1, and
WL0 = 0 for the AD7921. This DSP does not offer the option for
a 14-bit word length, so the AD7911 word length is set up to
16 bits like the AD7921. For the AD7911, the conversion process
uses 16 SCLK cycles, with the last two clock periods clocking
out two trailing zeros to fill the 16-bit word.

To implement the power-down mode on the AD7911/AD7921,
the word length can be changed to 8 bits by setting Bits
WL2 = 0, WL1 = 0, and WL0 = 0 in CRA. The FSP bit in the
CRB register can be set to 1, which means that the frame goes

low and a conversion starts. Likewise, by means of the Bits
SCD2, SCKD, and SHFD in the CRB register, the Pin SC2 (the
frame sync signal) and SCK in the serial port are configured as
outputs, and the MSB is shifted first.

The values are as follows:

MOD = 0
SYN = 1
WL2, WL1, WL0 depend on the word length
FSL1 = 0, FSL0 = 0
FSP = 1, negative frame sync
SCD2 = 1
SCKD = 1
SHFD = 0

Note that, for signal processing applications, the frame
synchronization signal from the DSP563xx must provide
equidistant sampling.

AD7911/
AD7921*

SCLK

DOUT

DIN

CS

*ADDITIONAL PINS OMITTED FOR CLARITY

Figure 34. Interfacing to the DSP563xx

DSP563xx*

SCK
SRD
STD
SC2

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AD7911/AD7921

APPLICATION HINTS

GROUNDING AND LAYOUT

The printed circuit board that houses the AD7911/AD7921
should be designed such that the analog and digital sections are
separated and confined to certain areas of the board. This
facilitates the use of ground planes that can be separated easily.
A minimum etch technique is generally best for ground planes,
because it gives the best shielding. Digital and analog ground
planes should be joined at only one place. If the AD7911/
AD7921 is in a system where multiple devices require an
AGND-to-DGND connection, the connection should still be
made at one point only, a star ground point that should be
established as close as possible to the AD7911/AD7921.

Avoid running digital lines under the device, because these
couple noise onto the die. The analog ground plane should be
allowed to run under the AD7911/AD7921 to avoid noise
coupling. The power supply lines to the AD7911/AD7921
should use as large a trace as possible to provide low impedance
paths and reduce the effects of glitches on the power supply line.
Fast-switching signals like clocks should be shielded with digital

ground to avoid radiating noise to other sections of the board,
and clock signals should never be run near the analog inputs.
Avoid crossover of digital and analog signals. Traces on opposite
sides of the board should run at right angles to each other to
reduce the effects of feedthrough through the board. A micro­strip technique is by far the best, but is not always possible with
a double-sided board. In this technique, the component side of
the board is dedicated to ground planes, while signals are placed
on the solder side.

Good decoupling is also very important. The analog supply
should be decoupled with 10 µF tantalum in parallel with 0.1 µF
capacitors to AGND. To achieve the best performance from
these decoupling components, the user should endeavor to keep
the distance between the decoupling capacitor and the V
GND pins to a minimum with short track lengths connecting
the respective pins.

DD

and

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AD7911/AD7921

OUTLINE DIMENSIONS

2.90 BSC

3.00
BSC

85

3.00

BSC

PIN 1

0.65 BSC

0.15

0.00

0.38

0.22

COPLANARITY

0.10
COMPLIANT TO JEDEC STANDARDS MO-187AA

BSC

4

SEATING
PLANE

4.90

1.10 MAX

0.23

0.08

8°
0°

0.80

0.60

0.40

1.60 BSC

0.90

0.87

0.84

0.10 MAX

Figure 35. 8-Lead Mini Small Outline Package [MSOP]

(RM-8)

Dimensions shown in millimeters

847

2.80 BSC

1 3562

PIN 1

1.95
BSC

0.38

0.22

COMPLIANT TO JEDEC STANDARDS MO-193BA

0.65 BSC

1.00MAX 0.20

SEATING
PLANE

0.08
8°
4°
0°

Figure 36. 8-Lead Thin Small Outline Transistor Package [TSOT ]

(UJ-8)

Dimensions shown in millimeters

0.55

0.45

0.35

ORDERING GUIDE

Model

Temperature
Range

Linearity
Error (LSB)

1

Package
Description

AD7911ARM −40°C to +85°C ±0.5 max 8-lead MSOP RM-8 C1J 1
AD7911ARM-REEL −40°C to +85°C ±0.5 max 8-lead MSOP RM-8 C1J 3,000
AD7911ARM-REEL7 −40°C to +85°C ±0.5 max 8-lead MSOP RM-8 C1J 1,000
AD7911AUJ-R2 −40°C to +85°C ±0.5 max 8-lead TSOT UJ-8 C1J 250
AD7911AUJ-REEL7 −40°C to +85°C ±0.5 max 8-lead TSOT UJ-8 C1J 3,000
AD7921ARM −40°C to +85°C ±1.5 max 8-lead MSOP RM-8 C1K 1
AD7921ARM-REEL −40°C to +85°C ±1.5 max 8-lead MSOP RM-8 C1K 3,000
AD7921ARM-REEL7 −40°C to +85°C ±1.5 max 8-lead MSOP RM-8 C1K 1,000
AD7921AUJ-R2 −40°C to +85°C ±1.5 max 8-lead TSOT UJ-8 C1K 250
AD7921AUJ-REEL7 −40°C to +85°C ±1.5 max 8-lead TSOT UJ-8 C1K 3,000

1

Linearity error here refers to integral nonlinearity.

Package
Option

Branding Quantity

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AD7911/AD7921

NOTES

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AD7911/AD7921

NOTES

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AD7911/AD7921

NOTES

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