The SP8121 is a complete data acquisition systems, featuring 8-channel multiplexer, internal
reference and 12-bit sampling A/D converter implemented as a single monolithic IC. The analog
multiplexer accepts 0V to +5V unipolar full scale inputs. Output data is formatted in 12-bit parallel.
The SP8121 is available in 32-pin plastic DIP or SOIC packages, operating over the commercial
temperature range.
VCC to Common Ground .............................................. 0V to +16.5V
V
to Common Ground ............................................... 0V to +7V
LOGIC
Analog Common to Digital Common Ground ...............-0.5V to +1V
Digital Inputs to Common Ground ....................-0.5V to V
Digital Outputs to Common Ground ................. -0.5V to V
Multiplexer Analog Inputs......................................-16.5V to +31.5V
Gain and Offset Adjustment ................................ -0.5V to VCC+0.5V
Analog Input Maximum Current ........................................... 100mA
Temperature with Bias Applied ............................. -55°C to +125°C
Storage Temperature ............................................ -65°C to +150°C
Lead Temperature, Soldering .................................... 300°C, 10sec
LOGIC
LOGIC
+0.5V
+0.5V
CAUTION:
ESD (ElectroStatic Discharge) sensitive
device. Permanent damage may occur on
unconnected devices subject to high energy
electrostatic fields. Unused devices must be
stored in conductive foam or shunts.
Personnel should be properly grounded prior
to handling this device. The protective foam
should be discharged to the destination
socket before devices are removed.
SPECIFICATIONS
(TA= 25°C and nominal supply voltages unless otherwise noted)
MIN.TYP.MAX.UNITCONDITIONS
ANALOG INPUTS
Input Voltage Range0 to +5V
Multiplexer Inputs8
ConfigurationSingle-ended
Input Impedance
ON Channel10
OFF Channel10
Input Bias Current/Channel+10nA25°C
Crosstalk
OFF to ON Channel-90dB10kHz, 0V to +5V
ACCURACY
Resolution12Bits
Linearity Error
–K+0.5LSB
–J+1LSB
Differential Non-Linearity
–K+1LSB
–J+2LSB
Offset Error+0.5+4LSBAdjustable to zero
Gain Error+0.3+1%FSRAdjustable to zero
No Missing Codes
H -> L000CHO Selected
H -> L001CH1 Selected
H -> L010CH2 Selected
H -> L011CH3 Selected
H -> L100CH4 Selected
H -> L101CH5 Selected
H -> L110CH6 Selected
H -> L111CH7 Selected
0XXXPrev. CH “n” Held
1XXXPrev. CH “n” Held
CE — Chip Enable — Logic low disables read
or convert; logic high enables read or convert
LATCH — MUX Address Latch — Logic high
to low transition captures MUX address on
MUX address lines
MA0, MA1, MA2 — MUX Address 0, 1 & 2 —
Selects analog input channels CH0 through CH
7
DB0 through DB11 — Data Outputs — Logic
high is binary true; logic low binary false
The SP8121 is a complete data acquisition systems,
featuring 8-channel multiplexer, internal reference
and 12-bit sampling A/D converter implemented as a
single monolithic IC. The analog multiplexer accepts
0V to +5V unipolar full scale inputs. Output data is
formatted in 12-bit parallel.
Linearity errors of +0.5 and +1.0 LSB, and Differential Non-linearity to 12-bits is guaranteed, with no
missing codes over temperature. Channel-to-channel
crosstalk is typically -85dB. Multiplexer settling plus
acquisition time is 1.9µs maximum; A/D conversion
time is 8.1µs maximum.
The SP8121 is available in a 32-pin plastic DIP or
SOIC packages. Operating temperature range is 0°C
to +70°C commercial.
CIRCUIT OPERATION
The SP8121 is a complete 8-channel data acquisition
systems (DAS), with on-board multiplexer, voltage
reference, sample-and-hold, clock and tri-state
outputs. The digital control architecture is very similar
to the industry-standard 574-type A/D, and uses
identical control lines and digital states.
The multiplexer for the SP8121 is identical in
operation to many discrete devices available today,
except that it has been integrated into the single-chip
DAS. The appropriate channel is selected using the
MUX address lines MA0, MA1, and MA2 per the truth
table. The selected analog input is fed through to the
ADC. The input impedance into any MUX channel
will be on the order to 109 ohms, since it is connected
to the integral sampling structure of the capacitor
DAC. Crosstalk is kept to -85dB at 0V to 5V
over an
p-p
input frequency range of 10kHz to 50kHz.
When the control section of the SP8121 initiates a
conversion command the internal clock is enabled,
and the successive approximation register (SAR) is
reset to all zeros. Once the conversion has been started
it cannot be stopped or restarted. Data is not available
at the output buffers until the conversion has been
completed.
The SAR, timed by the clock, sequences through the
conversion cycle and returns an end–of–convert flag
to the control section of the ADC. The clock is then
disabled by the control section, which puts the STATUS output line low. The control section is enabled to
allow the data to be read by external command (R/C).
MULTIPLEXER CONTROL
On the SP8121 the address lines MA0, MA1, and
MA2 are latched into the internal address decode
circuitry with the falling edge of LATCH. Data set-up
time for these inputs is >=50nS. The MUX address
data must remain valid for the current conversion for
a minimum of 3.0 µS after the conversion is initiated.
This is the time required for the MUX and Sample and
Hold to settle. However it is advisable that the MUX
not be changed at all during the full 10µS conversion
time due to capacitive coupling effects of digital edges
through the silicon.
The SP8121 multiplexer inputs have been designed to
allow substantial overvoltage conditions to occur
without any damage. The inputs are diode-clamped
and further protected with a 200Ω series resistor. As
a result, momentary (10 seconds) input voltages can
be as low as -16.5V or as high as +31.5V with no
change or degradation in multiplexer performance or
crosstalk. This feature allows the output voltage of an
externally connected op amp to swing to +15V supply
levels with no multiplexer damage. Complicated
power-up sequencing is not required to protect the
SP8121. The multiplexer inputs may be damaged,
however, if the inputs are allowed to either source or
sink greater than 100mA.
INITIATING A CONVERSION
The SP8121 was designed to require a minimum of
control to perform a 12-bit conversion. The control
input used are R/C which tri-states the outputs when
high and starts the conversion when low, in combination with CE. The last of the control inputs to reach the
correct state starts the conversion, therefore either may
be dynamically controlled. The nominal delay from
each is the same and they may change state simultaneously. In order to ensure that a particular input
controls the conversion, the other should be set up at
least 50ns earlier. The STATUS line indicates when
a conversion is in process and when it is complete.
The conversion cycle is started when R/C is brought
low and must be held low for a minimum of 50ns. The
R/C signal will also put the output latches in a tri-state
mode when low. Approximately 200ns after R/C is
low, STATUS will change from low to high. This
output signal will stay high while the SP8121 is
performing a conversion. Valid data will be latched to
the output bus, through internal control, 500ns prior
to the STATUS line transitioning from a high to low.
READING THE DATA
Please refer to Figure 4. To read data from the
SP8121, the R/C and CE control lines are used. R/C
must be high a minimum of 50ns prior to reading
the data to allow time for the output latches to come
out of the high impedance tri-state mode. CE is used
to access the data. The first 8 MSBs will be on
pins 32 through 25, with pin 32 being the MSB.
The remaining 4 LSBs will be on pins 21 through 24
with pin 21 being the LSB. When CE is switched
from one state to the next, there is a 50ns output
latch propagation delay between the MSBs and LSBs
being present on the output pins.
SP8121
GAIN ADJUST
Figure 2. Gain Adjust
7
±0.3% Trim Range
125K
10K
19K
Center pot
for zero
correction
Gain Adjustment
With the offset adjusted, the gain error can now be
trimmed to zero. (Please refer to Figure 2.) The ideal
input voltage corresponding to 1.5 LSB’s below the
nominal full scale input value, or +4.988V, is applied
to any multiplexer input. The gain potentiometer is
adjusted so that the output code alternates evenly
between 111…111 and 111…110. Again, only the
lower eight LSB’s need be observed during this
procedure. With the above adjustment made, the
converter is now calibrated.
CALIBRATION
The calibration procedure for the SP8121 consists of
adjusting the most negative input voltage (0V) to the
ideal output code for offset adjustment, and then
adjusting the most positive input voltage (5.0V) to its
ideal output code for gain adjustment.
Offset Adjustment
The offset adjustment must be completed first. Please
refer to Figure 1. Apply an input voltage of 0.5LSB or
610µV to any multiplexer input. Adjust the offset
potentiometer so that the output code fluctuates evenly
between 000…000 and 000…001. It is only
necessary to observe the lower eight LSB’s during this
procedure.
12-Bit Data Acquisition System with 12-Bit Parallel Data Output and latched MUX Address Inputs:
Commercial Temperature Range (0°C to +70°C) .................................... Linearity ................................................................................ Package
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