TIDU858C March   2015  – May 2021

 

  1.   Description
  2.   Resources
  3.   Features
  4.   Applications
  5.   5
  6. 1System Description
    1. 1.1 Binary Inputs or Digital Inputs
      1. 1.1.1 Binary Input Application Functionality
      2.      Common Specifications
    2. 1.2 Approaches to Binary Input Module Design
      1. 1.2.1 ADC Versus MCU Based Binary Input Module (BIM)
    3. 1.3 Measurement of Wide Inputs With Programmable Thresholds
  7. 2Design Features
    1. 2.1 Electrical Specifications
    2. 2.2 Block Diagram
      1. 2.2.1 Analog-to-Digital Converter (ADC)
        1. 2.2.1.1 ADS795x SAR ADC Family
      2. 2.2.2 Protection and Signal Conditioning
      3. 2.2.3 Digital Isolator
        1. 2.2.3.1 Host (SPI) Interfacing Using the ISO6741
      4. 2.2.4 DC Power Supply Isolator
      5. 2.2.5 Design Alternative: ADC With Digitally Programmable Threshold
        1. 2.2.5.1 ADS7128 SAR ADC With Programmable Threshold
        2. 2.2.5.2 I2C Interfacing Using the ISO1640 and Optional Altert Interface Using ISO7710
  8. 3Circuit Design and Component Selection
    1. 3.1 Analog-to-Digital Converter (ADC)
    2. 3.2 Input Signal Conditioning
      1. 3.2.1 Voltage Divider
      2. 3.2.2 TLV6002 Operational Amplifier
    3. 3.3 Isolated Interface
    4. 3.4 Isolated DC Power Supply
      1. 3.4.1 Reinforced Power Isolator: UCC12050 High-Efficiency 500-mW DC/DC Converter
    5. 3.5 Enhancements
  9. 4Testing
    1. 4.1 Test Setup and Connection Diagram
    2. 4.2 Test Data
      1. 4.2.1 Voltage Measurement Accuracy Testing
    3. 4.3 Test Results Summary
  10. 5Design Files
    1. 5.1 Schematics
    2. 5.2 Bill of Materials
    3. 5.3 Altium Project
    4. 5.4 Gerber Files
  11. 6References
  12.   Trademarks
  13. 7About the Author
  14. 8Revision History

2.2.1.1 ADS795x SAR ADC Family

The ADS795x family of SAR ADCs has been considered in this design for its array of options providing ease-of-scalability for the user. Key configurations allow for system solutions of 4, 8, 12, and 16 AC/DC channels. System resolution can be adjusted by considering the 10-bit or 12-bit ADC option for desired accuracy. A REF5025 or REF3425 external reference can be used for the purpose of level shifting as well as driving the ADC reference input. A reference provides input conversion accuracy for the ADC.

Other ADC features Include:

  • Wide supply voltage range: 2.7 V–5.25 V
    • Power-down current: 1 µA
  • Low-power consumption: 14.5 mW
  • SPI for easy connection to host processor
  • Small package size: 32-pin VQFN (4 × 4 mm)
  • Power down feature for power saving