SBAS813 June   2018 ADS8688AT

PRODUCTION DATA.  

  1. 1 Features
  2. 2 Applications
  3. 3 Description
  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: Serial Interface
    7. 6.7 Switching Characteristics: Serial Interface
    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 Inputs
      2. 7.3.2  Analog Input Impedance
      3. 7.3.3  Input Overvoltage Protection Circuit
      4. 7.3.4  Programmable Gain Amplifier (PGA)
      5. 7.3.5  Second-Order, Low-Pass Filter (LPF)
      6. 7.3.6  ADC Driver
      7. 7.3.7  Multiplexer (MUX)
      8. 7.3.8  Reference
        1. 7.3.8.1 Internal Reference
        2. 7.3.8.2 External Reference
      9. 7.3.9  Auxiliary Channel
        1. 7.3.9.1 Input Driver for the AUX Channel
      10. 7.3.10 ADC Transfer Function
      11. 7.3.11 Alarm Feature
    4. 7.4 Device Functional Modes
      1. 7.4.1 Device Interface
        1. 7.4.1.1 Digital Pin Description
          1. 7.4.1.1.1 CS (Input)
          2. 7.4.1.1.2 SCLK (Input)
          3. 7.4.1.1.3 SDI (Input)
          4. 7.4.1.1.4 SDO (Output)
          5. 7.4.1.1.5 DAISY (Input)
          6. 7.4.1.1.6 RST/PD (Input)
        2. 7.4.1.2 Data Acquisition Example
        3. 7.4.1.3 Host-to-Device Connection Topologies
          1. 7.4.1.3.1 Daisy-Chain Topology
          2. 7.4.1.3.2 Star Topology
      2. 7.4.2 Device Modes
        1. 7.4.2.1 Continued Operation in the Selected Mode (NO_OP)
        2. 7.4.2.2 Frame Abort Condition (FRAME_ABORT)
        3. 7.4.2.3 STANDBY Mode (STDBY)
        4. 7.4.2.4 Power-Down Mode (PWR_DN)
        5. 7.4.2.5 Auto Channel Enable With Reset (AUTO_RST)
        6. 7.4.2.6 Manual Channel n Select (MAN_Ch_n)
        7. 7.4.2.7 Channel Sequencing Modes
        8. 7.4.2.8 Reset Program Registers (RST)
    5. 7.5 Register Maps
      1. 7.5.1 Command Register Description
      2. 7.5.2 Program Register Description
        1. 7.5.2.1 Program Register Read/Write Operation
        2. 7.5.2.2 Program Register Map
        3. 7.5.2.3 Program Register Descriptions
          1. 7.5.2.3.1 Auto-Scan Sequencing Control Registers
            1. 7.5.2.3.1.1 Auto-Scan Sequence Enable Register (address = 01h)
              1. Table 11. AUTO_SEQ_EN Field Descriptions
            2. 7.5.2.3.1.2 Channel Power Down Register (address = 02h)
              1. Table 12. Channel Power Down Register Field Descriptions
          2. 7.5.2.3.2 Device Features Selection Control Register (address = 03h)
            1. Table 13. Feature Select Register Field Descriptions
          3. 7.5.2.3.3 Range Select Registers (addresses 05h-0Ch)
            1. Table 16. Channel n Input Range Registers Field Descriptions
          4. 7.5.2.3.4 Alarm Flag Registers (Read-Only)
            1. 7.5.2.3.4.1 ALARM Overview Tripped-Flag Register (address = 10h)
              1. Table 17. ALARM Overview Tripped-Flag Register Field Descriptions
            2. 7.5.2.3.4.2 Alarm Flag Registers: Tripped and Active (address = 11h to 14h)
              1. Table 18. ALARM Ch0-3 Tripped-Flag Register Field Descriptions
              2. Table 19. ALARM Ch0-3 Active-Flag Register Field Descriptions
              3. Table 20. ALARM Ch4-7 Tripped-Flag Register Field Descriptions
              4. Table 21. ALARM Ch4-7 Active-Flag Register Field Descriptions
          5. 7.5.2.3.5 Alarm Threshold Setting Registers
            1. Table 22. Channel n Hysteresis Register Field Descriptions (n = 0 to 7)
            2. Table 23. Channel n High Threshold MSB Register Field Descriptions (n = 0 to 7)
            3. Table 24. Channel n High Threshold LSB Register Field Descriptions (n = 0 to 7)
            4. Table 25. Channel n Low Threshold MSB Register Field Descriptions (n = 0 to 7)
            5. Table 26. Channel n Low Threshold MSB Register Field Descriptions (n = 0 to 7)
          6. 7.5.2.3.6 Command Read-Back Register (address = 3Fh)
            1. Table 27. Command Read-Back Register Field Descriptions
  8. 8 Application and Implementation
    1. 8.1 Application Information
    2. 8.2 Typical Applications
      1. 8.2.1 Phase-Compensated, 8-Channel, Multiplexed Data Acquisition System for Power Automation
        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 16-Bit, 8-Channel, Integrated Analog Input Module for Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)
        1. 8.2.2.1 Design Requirements
        2. 8.2.2.2 Detailed Design Procedure
        3. 8.2.2.3 Application Curve
  9. 9 Power Supply Recommendations
  10. 10Layout
    1. 10.1 Layout Guidelines
    2. 10.2 Layout Example
  11. 11Device and Documentation Support
    1. 11.1 Documentation Support
      1. 11.1.1 Related Documentation
    2. 11.2 Receiving Notification of Documentation Updates
    3. 11.3 Community Resources
    4. 11.4 Trademarks
    5. 11.5 Electrostatic Discharge Caution
    6. 11.6 Glossary
  12. 12Mechanical, Packaging, and Orderable Information

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Orderable Information

7.3.3 Input Overvoltage Protection Circuit

The ADS8688AT features an internal overvoltage protection circuit on each of the eight analog input channels. Use these protection circuits as a secondary protection scheme to protect the device. Using external protection devices against surges, electrostatic discharge (ESD), and electrical fast transient (EFT) conditions is highly recommended. Figure 66 shows the conceptual block diagram of the internal overvoltage protection (OVP) circuit.

ADS8688AT an_ovp_clamp_sbas582.gifFigure 66. Input Overvoltage Protection Circuit Schematic

As shown in Figure 66, the combination of the 1-MΩ input resistors along with the PGA gain-setting resistors (RFB and RDC) limit the current flowing into the input pins. A combination of antiparallel diodes (D1 and D2) are added on each input pin to protect the internal circuitry and set the overvoltage protection limits.

Table 1 explains the various operating conditions for the device when the device is powered on. Table 1 indicates that when the AVDD pin of the device is connected to the proper supply voltage (AVDD = 5 V), the internal overvoltage protection circuit can withstand up to ±20 V on the analog input pins.

Table 1. Input Overvoltage Protection Limits When AVDD = 5 V(1)

INPUT CONDITION
(VOVP = ±20 V)		 TEST CONDITION ADC OUTPUT COMMENTS
|VIN| < |VRANGE| Within operating range All input ranges Valid Device functions as per data sheet specifications
|VRANGE| < |VIN| < |VOVP| Beyond operating range but within overvoltage range All input ranges Saturated ADC output is saturated, but device is internally protected (not recommended for extended time)
|VIN| > |VOVP| Beyond overvoltage range All input ranges Saturated This usage condition may cause irreversible damage to the device
(1) GND = 0 V, AIN_nGND = 0 V, |VRANGE| is the maximum input voltage for any selected input range, and |VOVP| is the break-down voltage for the internal OVP circuit. Assume that RS is approximately 0 Ω.

The results indicated in Table 1 are based on an assumption that the analog input pins are driven by very low impedance sources (RS is approximately 0 Ω). However, if the sources driving the inputs have higher impedance, the current flowing through the protection diodes reduces further, thereby increasing the OVP voltage range. Higher source impedance results in gain errors and contributes to overall system noise performance.

Figure 67 shows the voltage versus current response of the internal overvoltage protection circuit when the device is powered on. According to this current-to-voltage (I-V) response, the current flowing into the device input pins is limited by the 1-MΩ input impedance. However, for voltages beyond ±20 V, the internal node voltages surpass the break-down voltage for internal transistors, thus setting the limit for overvoltage protection on the input pins.

The same overvoltage protection circuit also provides protection to the device when the device is not powered on and AVDD is floating. This condition can arise when the input signals are applied before the ADC is fully powered on. Table 2 lists the overvoltage protection limits for this condition.

Table 2. Input Overvoltage Protection Limits When AVDD = Floating(1)

INPUT CONDITION
(VOVP = ±11 V)		 TEST CONDITION ADC OUTPUT COMMENTS
|VIN| < |VOVP| Within overvoltage range All input ranges Invalid Device is not functional but is protected internally by the OVP circuit
|VIN| > |VOVP| Beyond overvoltage range All input ranges Invalid This usage condition may cause irreversible damage to the device
(1) AVDD = floating, GND = 0 V, AIN_nGND = 0 V, |VRANGE| is the maximum input voltage for any selected input range, and |VOVP| is the break-down voltage for the internal OVP circuit. Assume that RS is approximately 0 Ω.

Figure 68 shows the voltage versus current response of the internal overvoltage protection circuit when the device is not powered on. According to this I-V response, the current flowing into the device input pins is limited by the 1-MΩ input impedance. However, for voltages beyond ±11 V, the internal node voltages surpass the break-down voltage for internal transistors, thus setting the limit for overvoltage protection on the input pins.

ADS8688AT C003_SBAS492.pngFigure 67. I-V Curve for an Input OVP Circuit
ADS8688AT C004_SBAS582.pngFigure 68. I-V Curve for an Input OVP Circuit
(AVDD = Floating)