SBAS817C November   2017  – November 2019 ADS8166 , ADS8167 , ADS8168

PRODUCTION DATA.  

  1. 1 Features
  2. 2 Applications
  3. 3 Description
    1.     Device Images
      1.      ADS816x Block Diagram
  4. 4 Revision History
  5. 5 Pin Configuration and Functions
    1.     Pin Functions
  6. 6 Specifications
    1. 6.1 Absolute Maximum Ratings
    2. 6.2 ESD Ratings
    3. 6.3 Recommended Operating Conditions
    4. 6.4 Thermal Information
    5. 6.5 Electrical Characteristics
    6. 6.6 Timing Requirements
    7. 6.7 Switching Characteristics
    8. 6.8 Typical Characteristics
  7. 7 Detailed Description
    1. 7.1 Overview
    2. 7.2 Functional Block Diagram
    3. 7.3 Feature Description
      1. 7.3.1 Analog Multiplexer
        1. 7.3.1.1 Multiplexer Configurations
        2. 7.3.1.2 Multiplexer With Minimum Crosstalk
        3. 7.3.1.3 Early Switching for Direct Sensor Interface
      2. 7.3.2 Reference
        1. 7.3.2.1 Internal Reference
        2. 7.3.2.2 External Reference
      3. 7.3.3 Reference Buffer
      4. 7.3.4 REFby2 Buffer
      5. 7.3.5 Converter Module
        1. 7.3.5.1 Internal Oscillator
        2. 7.3.5.2 ADC Transfer Function
      6. 7.3.6 Low-Dropout Regulator (LDO)
    4. 7.4 Device Functional Modes
      1. 7.4.1 Channel Selection Using Internal Multiplexer
        1. 7.4.1.1 Manual Mode
        2. 7.4.1.2 On-The-Fly Mode
        3. 7.4.1.3 Auto Sequence Mode
        4. 7.4.1.4 Custom Channel Sequencing Mode
      2. 7.4.2 Digital Window Comparator
    5. 7.5 Programming
      1. 7.5.1 Data Transfer Protocols
        1. 7.5.1.1 Enhanced-SPI Interface
          1. 7.5.1.1.1 Protocols for Configuring the Device
          2. 7.5.1.1.2 Protocols for Reading From the Device
            1. 7.5.1.1.2.1 SPI Protocols With a Single SDO
            2. 7.5.1.1.2.2 SPI Protocols With Dual SDO
            3. 7.5.1.1.2.3 Clock Re-Timer Data Transfer
              1. 7.5.1.1.2.3.1 Output Bus Width Options
      2. 7.5.2 Register Read/Write Operation
    6. 7.6 Register Maps
      1. 7.6.1 Interface and Hardware Configuration Registers
        1. 7.6.1.1 REG_ACCESS Register (address = 00h) [reset = 00h]
          1. Table 11. REG_ACCESS Register Field Descriptions
        2. 7.6.1.2 PD_CNTL Register (address = 04h) [reset = 00h]
          1. Table 12. PD_CNTL Register Field Descriptions
        3. 7.6.1.3 SDI_CNTL Register (address = 008h) [reset = 00h]
          1. Table 13. SDI_CNTL Register Field Descriptions
        4. 7.6.1.4 SDO_CNTL1 Register (address = 0Ch) [reset = 00h]
          1. Table 14. SDO_CNTL1 Register Field Descriptions
        5. 7.6.1.5 SDO_CNTL2 Register (address = 0Dh) [reset = 00h]
          1. Table 15. SDO_CNTL2 Register Field Descriptions
        6. 7.6.1.6 SDO_CNTL3 Register (address = 0Eh) [reset = 00h]
          1. Table 16. SDO_CNTL3 Register Field Descriptions
        7. 7.6.1.7 SDO_CNTL4 Register (address = 0Fh) [reset = 00h]
          1. Table 17. SDO_CNTL4 Register Field Descriptions
        8. 7.6.1.8 DATA_CNTL Register (address = 10h) [reset = 00h]
          1. Table 18. DATA_CNTL Register Field Descriptions
        9. 7.6.1.9 PARITY_CNTL Register (address = 11h) [reset = 00h]
          1. Table 19. PARITY_CNTL Register Field Descriptions
      2. 7.6.2 Device Calibration Registers
        1. 7.6.2.1 OFST_CAL Register (address = 18h) [reset = 00h]
          1. Table 21. OFST_CAL Register Field Descriptions
        2. 7.6.2.2 REF_MRG1 Register (address = 19h) [reset = 00h]
          1. Table 22. REF_MRG1 Register Field Descriptions
        3. 7.6.2.3 REF_MRG2 Register (address = 1Ah) [reset = 00h]
          1. Table 24. REF_MRG2 Register Field Descriptions
        4. 7.6.2.4 REFby2_MRG Register (address = 1Bh) [reset = 00h]
          1. Table 25. REFby2_MRG Register Field Descriptions
      3. 7.6.3 Analog Input Configuration Registers
        1. 7.6.3.1 AIN_CFG Register (address = 24h) [reset = 00h]
          1. Table 28. AIN_CFG Register Field Descriptions
        2. 7.6.3.2 COM_CFG Register (address = 27h) [reset = 00h]
          1. Table 29. COM_CFG Register Field Descriptions
      4. 7.6.4 Channel Sequence Configuration Registers Map
        1. 7.6.4.1 DEVICE_CFG Register (address = 1Ch) [reset = 00h]
          1. Table 31. DEVICE_CFG Register Field Descriptions
        2. 7.6.4.2 CHANNEL_ID Register (address = 1Dh) [reset = 00h]
          1. Table 33. CHANNEL_ID Register Field Descriptions
        3. 7.6.4.3 SEQ_START Register (address = 1Eh) [reset = 00h]
          1. Table 35. SEQ_START Register Field Descriptions
        4. 7.6.4.4 SEQ_ABORT Register (address = 1Fh) [reset = 00h]
          1. Table 36. SEQ_ABORT Register Field Descriptions
        5. 7.6.4.5 ON_THE_FLY_CFG Register (address = 2Ah) [reset = 00h]
          1. Table 37. ON_THE_FLY_CFG Register Field Descriptions
        6. 7.6.4.6 AUTO_SEQ_CFG1 Register (address = 80h) [reset = 00h]
          1. Table 38. AUTO_SEQ_CFG1 Register Field Descriptions
        7. 7.6.4.7 AUTO_SEQ_CFG2 Register (address = 82h) [reset = 00h]
          1. Table 39. AUTO_SEQ_CFG2 Register Field Descriptions
        8. 7.6.4.8 Custom Channel Sequencing Mode Registers
          1. 7.6.4.8.1 CCS_START_INDEX Register (address = 88h) [reset = 00h]
            1. Table 41. CCS_START_INDEX Register Field Descriptions
          2. 7.6.4.8.2 CCS_END_INDEX Register (address = 89h) [reset = 00h]
            1. Table 42. CCS_END_INDEX Register Field Descriptions
          3. 7.6.4.8.3 CCS_SEQ_LOOP Register (address = 8Bh) [reset = 00h]
            1. Table 43. CCS_SEQ_LOOP Register Field Descriptions
          4. 7.6.4.8.4 CCS_CHID_INDEX_m Registers (address = 8C, 8E, 90, 92, 94, 96, 98, 9A, 9C, 9E, A0, A2, A4, A6, A8, and AAh) [reset = 00h]
            1. Table 44. CCS_CHID_INDEX_m Register Field Descriptions
          5. 7.6.4.8.5 REPEAT_INDEX_m Registers (address = 8D, 8F, 91, 93, 95, 97, 99, 9B, 9D, 9F, A1, A3, A5, A7, A9, and ABh) [reset = 00h]
            1. Table 45. REPEAT_INDEX_m Register Field Descriptions
      5. 7.6.5 Digital Window Comparator Configuration Registers Map
        1. 7.6.5.1  ALERT_CFG Register (address = 2Eh) [reset = 00h]
          1. Table 47. ALERT_CFG Register Field Descriptions
        2. 7.6.5.2  HI_TRIG_AINx[15:0] Register (address = 4Dh to 30h) [reset = 0000h]
          1. Table 49. HI_TRIG_AINx[15:0] Registers Field Descriptions
        3. 7.6.5.3  LO_TRIG_AINx[15:0] Register (address = 71h to 54h) [reset = 0000h]
          1. Table 51. LO_TRIG_AINx[15:0] Registers Field Descriptions
        4. 7.6.5.4  HYSTERESIS_AINx[7:0] Register (address = 4Fh to 33h) [reset = 00h]
          1. Table 52. HYSTERESIS_AINx[7:0] Register Field Descriptions
        5. 7.6.5.5  ALERT_LO_STATUS Register (address = 78h) [reset = 00h]
          1. Table 53. ALERT_LO_STATUS Register Field Descriptions
        6. 7.6.5.6  ALERT_HI_STATUS Register (address = 79h) [reset = 00h]
          1. Table 54. ALERT_HI_STATUS Register Field Descriptions
        7. 7.6.5.7  ALERT_STATUS Register (address = 7Ah) [reset = 00h]
          1. Table 55. ALERT_STATUS Register Field Descriptions
        8. 7.6.5.8  CURR_ALERT_LO_STATUS Register (address = 7Ch) [reset = 00h]
          1. Table 56. CURR_ALERT_LO_STATUS Register Field Descriptions
        9. 7.6.5.9  CURR_ALERT_HI_STATUS Register (address = 7Dh) [reset = 00h]
          1. Table 57. CURR_ALERT_HI_STATUS Register Field Descriptions
        10. 7.6.5.10 CURR_ALERT_STATUS Register (address = 7Eh) [reset = 00h]
          1. Table 58. CURR_ALERT_STATUS Register Field Descriptions
  8. 8 Application and Implementation
    1. 8.1 Application Information
      1. 8.1.1 Multiplexer Input Connection
      2. 8.1.2 Selecting an ADC Input Buffer
    2. 8.2 Typical Applications
      1. 8.2.1 1-MSPS DAQ Circuit With Lowest Distortion and Noise Performance
        1. 8.2.1.1 Design Requirements
        2. 8.2.1.2 Detailed Design Procedure
        3. 8.2.1.3 Application Curve
      2. 8.2.2 8-Channel Photodiode Detector With Smallest Size and Lowest Number of Components
        1. 8.2.2.1 Design Requirements
        2. 8.2.2.2 Detailed Design Procedure
      3. 8.2.3 1-MSPS DAQ Circuit for Factory Automation
        1. 8.2.3.1 Design Requirements
        2. 8.2.3.2 Detailed Design Procedure
  9. 9 Power Supply Recommendations
  10. 10Layout
    1. 10.1 Layout Guidelines
      1. 10.1.1 Analog Signal Path
      2. 10.1.2 Grounding and PCB Stack-Up
      3. 10.1.3 Decoupling of Power Supplies
      4. 10.1.4 Reference Decoupling
      5. 10.1.5 Reference Buffer Decoupling
      6. 10.1.6 Multiplexer Input Decoupling
      7. 10.1.7 ADC Input Decoupling
      8. 10.1.8 Example Schematic
    2. 10.2 Layout Example
  11. 11Device and Documentation Support
    1. 11.1 Documentation Support
      1. 11.1.1 Related Documentation
    2. 11.2 Related Links
    3. 11.3 Receiving Notification of Documentation Updates
    4. 11.4 Community Resources
    5. 11.5 Trademarks
    6. 11.6 Electrostatic Discharge Caution
    7. 11.7 Glossary
  12. 12Mechanical, Packaging, and Orderable Information

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Orderable Information

7.4.1.3 Auto Sequence Mode

In auto sequence mode, the internal channel sequencer can selectively scan channels from AIN0 through AIN7 in ascending order. To select auto sequence mode, configure SEQ_MODE to 10b in the DEVICE_CFG register using a 3-byte register access. One or more channels among AIN[7:0] can be enabled by configuring the AUTO_SEQ_CFG1 register. By default all analog input channels are enabled. After enabling the desired channels, the sequence can be started by setting SEQ_START to 1b. The ADC auto-increments through the enabled channels after every CS rising edge. When SEQ_START is set to 1b, the SDO-1/SEQSTS pin is at logic 1 as shown in Figure 46 until the last channel conversion frame is complete. After the last enabled channel conversion is complete, channel AIN0 is selected and SDO-1/SEQSTS is in a high-impedance state.

ADS8166 ADS8167 ADS8168 auto_seq_start.gifFigure 46. Starting a Sequence in Auto Sequence Mode

As an example, Figure 47 depicts a timing diagram for when the device is scanning AIN2 and AIN6 in auto sequence mode. When AIN6 is converted, SDO-1/SEQSTS is Hi-Z and AIN0 is selected as the active channel. At the end of sequence, if more conversion frames are launched the device returns valid data corresponding to AIN0.

To use the device in auto sequence mode follow these steps:

  • Set the SEQ_MODE[1:0] bits in the DEVICE_CFG register to 10b.
  • Configure the AUTO_SEQ_CFG1 register. In Figure 47, AUTO_SEQ_CFG1 = 0x44.
  • Set the SEQ_START bits in the SEQ_START register to 1b to start executing the sequence.

ADS8166 ADS8167 ADS8168 auto_seq_eg_no_repeat.gifFigure 47. Example: Scanning Channels 2 and 6 in Auto Sequence Mode

To repeat a channel sequence indefinitely, set the AUTO_REPEAT bit in the AUTO_SEQ_CFG2 register to 1b. Figure 48 shows that when the AUTO_REPEAT bit is enabled, the MUX scans through the channels enabled in the AUTO_SEQ_CFG1 register and repeats the sequence after the last channel data are converted.

ADS8166 ADS8167 ADS8168 auto_seq_eg_repeat.gifFigure 48. Example: Scanning Channels 2 and 6 in Auto Sequence Mode With AUTO_REPEAT = 1

Figure 48 provides a timing diagram for when the device is scanning AIN2 and AIN6 in auto sequence mode with AUTO_REPEAT = 1b. When AIN6 is converted, AIN2 is selected as the active channel and the device continues scanning through the enabled channels again.

To use the device in auto sequence with the repeat mode enabled follow these steps:

  • Set the SEQ_MODE[1:0] bits in the DEVICE_CFG register to 10b.
  • Configure the AUTO_SEQ_CFG1 register. In Figure 47, AUTO_SEQ_CFG1 = 0x44.
  • Set AUTO_REPEAT to 1b.
  • Set the SEQ_START bit in the SEQ_START register to 1b to start executing the sequence.

To terminate an ongoing channel sequence set the SEQ_ABORT bit in the SEQ_ABORT register 1. When SEQ_ABORT is set, the auto sequence stops and AIN0 is selected as the active input channel.