SLVSMZ0 September 2026 ADS111S02
ADVANCE INFORMATION
DOUT/DRDY is a dual-function output pin. During SPI communication, conversion and register data are shifted out on the rising edge of SCLK. This pin also functions as a data-ready indicator, that transitions low when a conversion completes and new data are available. In multi-device systems where conversion completion must be monitored across multiple devices on the SPI bus, periodically lower the CS to poll the DOUT/DRDY status of the device. This method allows the system to identify which device has completed a conversion without requiring dedicated interrupt lines for each device.
When operating in continuous-conversion mode, CS can be periodically pulled low to use DOUT/DRDY as a data ready signal. If no data transfer occurs, DOUT/DRDY transitions high 8µs before the next conversion completes. DOUT/DRDY can trigger a microcontroller to start reading data. This transition is shown in Figure 8-6. Complete the data transfer before DOUT/DRDY returns high, to avoid missing subsequent conversion results.
When CS is high, DOUT/DRDY is configured by default with a weak internal pullup resistor. This feature reduces the risk of DOUT/DRDY floating near midsupply and causing leakage current in the controller. To disable this pullup resistor and configure the pin as a true high-impedance output, set PULL_UP_EN = 0b.