The SP8542 (2 channel) and SP8544 (4 channel) are 12-Bit serial in/out data acquisition systems
with a bi-directional serial interface. The devices contain a high speed 12-Bit analog to digital
converter, internal reference, and a 2 or 4 channel input mux which drives the internal sample/
hold circuitry. The SP8542 is available in 16-pin PDIP and SOIC packages, and the SP8544
is available in 18-pin PDIP and SOIC packages, specified over Commercial and Industrial
temperature ranges.
Gain Error
J, A+0.2+1.0%FSRExternally Trimmable to Zero
K,B+0.1+0.5%FSRExternally Trimmable to Zero
Offset Error
J, A+4+7LSBExternally Trimmable to Zero
K,B+3+5LSBExternally Trimmable to Zero
Analog Input0 to 2.5Volts
Input Impedance
On Channel8pFIn series with 1.4KΩ
Off Channel (2)1.0GΩnote 2
Input Bias Current1.0nA
Channel to Channel
Crosstalk
Off to On Channel-90-80dB
@ 10KHz Full Scale sine wave
Conversion Speed
Sample Time (1)400ns
Conversion Time (1)3.75µs
Complete Cycle (1)4.25µs
Convert Rate (1)117.6KHz2 Channels
Clock Speed4MHz
Date Rate (1)235KHzTotal Conversion Rate
Convert Rate (1)58.8KHz4 Channels
(1) Free Running Mode
(2) Note that the transition from off to on causes charging currents that increase
the average input current
(3) Data Format is 12-Bit Serial
(4) Data Coding is binary (see Timing Diagram)
* Optional filter capacitor is helpful in a noisy pc board application.
2REF OUTCH0
3
CH1
4
AGND
5
V
6
SCLK
7
D
8
DIN
SS
OUT
OFFSET ADJ.
SP8542
Figure 1. Operating Circuit
FEATURES
The SP8542 and SP8544 are two and four
channel 12-Bit serial In/Out data acquisition
system. The device contains a high speed 12-bit
analog to digital converter, internal reference,
and a two or four channel input Mux which
drives the internal sample and hold circuit.
The SP8542 and SP8544 are fabricated in Sipex'
Bipolar Enhanced CMOS Process that permits
state-of-the-art design using bipolar devices in
the analog/linear section and extremely low
power CMOS in digital/logic section.
CIRCUIT OPERATION
Figure 1 and 2 shows a simple circuit required to
operate the SP8542 and SP8544. Please refer to
the free running mode timing diagram or the
slave mode timing diagram. The conversion is
controlled by the user supplied signals Chip
Select Bar (CS) which selects and deselects the
device, and a system clock (SCLK).
A high level applied to CS asynchronously
clears the internal logic, puts the sample & hold
(CDAC) into sample mode and places the DOUT
(Data Output) pin in a high impedance state.
16
STATUS
15
14
13
V
DA
0.1µF
+5V
0.1µF
6.8µF
12
V
DD
11
SD
10
CS
9
5kOhms
2kOhms
+
Conversion is initiated by falling edge on CS in
slave mode at which point the selected input
voltage is held and a conversion is started. A
delay tCS of 90ns is required between the falling
edge of CS and the first rising of SCLK.
The device responds to the shut down signal
asynchronously so that a conversion in progress
will be interrupted and the resulting data will be
erroneous. A 20 µSec delay is required between
the falling edge of shutdown and initiation of
a conversion.
Input Data Format
The SP8542 requires, in addition to the Chip
Select Bar (CS) and System Clock (SCLK)
signals, one multiplexer configuration bit
(MA0). The SP8544 requires, in addition to the
Chip Select Bar (CS) and System Clock (SCLK)
signals, two multiplexer configuration bits (MA1
and MA0). These bits are shifted into the DIN
pin, MSB first, during the first two clocks of the
16 clock conversion cycle and configure the
input multiplexer to select the desired input
channel.
* Optional filter capacitor is helpful in a noisy pc board application.
16
V
DA
V
DD
CS
STATUS
DIN
+5V
0.1µF
10kOhms
0.1µF
6.8µF
5kOhms
2kOhms
+
These bits, if shifted in during the nth conversion,
will determine the input configuation for the
(n+1) conversion (see timing diagram). The
input range is 0 to 2.5V. The serial output is
Hi-Z unless conversion data is being shifted out.
It is therefore possible to tie the DIN pin to the
DOUT pin for a 3-wire interface or leave them
seperate for a 4-wire interface. The output is
compatible with SPI, QSPI and MICROWIRE
serial communication protocols.
0utput Data Format
12 Bits of data are sent in 16 clock cycles for
each conversion. Dout is in high impedance
state during the first four clock cycles of the
conversion and sends the 12 bits of data MSB
first, in the succeeding 12 clock cycles. Output
data changes on the falling edge of SCLK and is
stable on the rising edge of SCLK.
Free Running operation is obtained by holding
CS low. In this mode an oscillator is connected
directly to SCLK pin. The SCLK signal along
with the STATUS output Signal are used to
synchronize the host system with the converter's
data. In this mode there is a single dead SCLK
cycle between the 16th clock of one conversion
and the first clock of the following conversion
for both the SP8542 and SP8544. At a clock
frequency of 4 MHz the SP8542 provides a
throughput rate of 117.6KHz for both channels
and the SP8544 provides a throughput rate of
58.8KHz for all four channels. Both devices
provide a throughput rate of 235KHz for one
channel in Free Running Mode.
In slave mode operation, CS is brought high
between each conversion so that all conversions
are initiated by falling edge on CS.
Layout Considerations
Because of the high resolution and linearity of
the SP8542 and SP8544 system design
considerations such as ground path impedance
and contact resistance become very important.
To avoid introducing distortion when driving
the analog inputs of these devices, the source
resistance must be very low, or constant with
signal level. Note that in the operating circuit
there is no connection made between VDA and
the system power supply. This is because
the analog supply pin (VDA) is connected
internally to the digital supply pin (VDD) through
a ten ohm resistor.
This connection when combined with a parallel
combination of 6.8µF tantalum and 0.1µF
ceramic capacitor between VDA and analog
ground, will provide some immunity to noise
which resides on the system supply. To
maintain maximum system accuracy, the
supply connected to the VDD pin should be well
isolated from digital supplies and wide load
variations.
To limit effects of digital switching elsewherein
a system, it often makes sense to run a seperate
+5Vsupply conductor from the supply requlator
to any analog components requiring +5V
including the SP8542 and SP8544. Noise on the
power supply lines can degrade the converters
performance, especially corrupting are noise
and spikes from a switching power supply.
The ground pins (AGND and VSS) on the
SP8542 and SP8544 are separated internally
and should be connected to each other under the
converter. The use of separate Analog & Digital
ground planes is usually the best technique for
preserving dynamic performance and reducing
noise coupling into sensitive converter circuits.
Where any compromise must be made the
common return of the analog input signal should
be referenced to the AGND pin of the converter.
This prevents any voltage drops that might
occur in the power supply common returns from
appearing in series with the input signal.
Minimizing "Glitches"
Coupling of external transients into an analog to
digital converter can cause errors which are
difficult to debug. In addition to the above
discussions on layout considerations, bypassing
and grounding, there are several other useful
steps that can be taken to get the best analog
performance from a system using the SP8542 or
SP8544 converter. These potential system
problem sources are particularly important to
consider when developing a new system, and
looking for causes of errors in breadboards.
First, care should be taken to avoid transients
during critical times in the sampling and
conversion process. Since the SP8542 and
SP0544 have internal sample/hold function the
signal that puts the device into hold state (CS)
going low is critical, as it would be on any
sample/hold amplfier. The CS falling edge
should have 5 to 10 ns transition time, low jitter,
and have a minimal ringing, especially during
the first 35 ns after it falls.
Coupling between analog and digital lines should
be minimized by careful layout. For instance, if
analog and digital lines must cross they should
do so at right angles. Parallel analog and digital
lines should be separated from each other by a
trace connected to common.
If external gain and offset potentiometers are
used, the potentiometers and related resistors
should be located as close to the SP8542 and
SP8544 as possible.
(Typical @ 25°C with VDD = +5V, unless otherwise noted)
PARAMETERMIN.TYP.MAX. UNIT COND.
Thoughput Time (tTP=tA+tC)4.25µs
Acquisition Time (tA) (2 SCLK Periods)400500ns
Conversion Time (tC) (15 SCLK Periods)3.75µs
SCLKLow Pulse Width (tSKL)110125ns
SCLK High Pulse Width (tSKH)110125ns
SCLK Period (tSKT)250ns
Setup Time DIN to SCLK Rising (tDISU)0ns
Hold Time from SCLK Rising to DIN (tDIH).5ns
Buss Relinquish Time (tBR)45ns
Setup Time -SCLK Falling to CSN Falling (tCSSU)10ns
CSN Low Before SCLK Rises (tCS)90ns
SCLK Falling to Data Valid (tSD)50ns
CSN Falling to STATUS Rising (tDCS)69ns
SCLK 17Falling to Status Rising Free Run (tDSS)70ns
SCLK16 Falling to Status Falling ( tDSE)45ns
Delay SD Low to initiate Conversion (tPU)5µs
Aperture Delay Slave-Mode (tAPC)30ns
Aperture Delay Free-Running Mode (tAPS)35ns
Model ..................................................... INL Linearity (LSB) ............................. Temperature Range ..................................... Package Types
SP8542BS ......................................................... ±0.75 .............................................. -40˚C to +85˚C ........................................16-pin, 0.3" SOIC
Model ..................................................... INL Linearity (LSB) ............................. Temperature Range ..................................... Package Types
SP8544BS ......................................................... ±0.75 .............................................. -40˚C to +85˚C ........................................18-pin, 0.3" SOIC
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