SBOS487B June   2009  – March 2020 PGA280

PRODUCTION DATA.  

  1. 1 Features
  2. 2 Applications
  3. 3 Description
    1.     Device Images
      1.      Typical Application
  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 Electrical Characteristics
    3. 6.3 Timing Requirements: Serial Interface
    4. 6.4 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 Functional Blocks
        1. 7.3.1.1 Input Switch Network
        2. 7.3.1.2 Input Amplifier, Gain Network, and Buffer
        3. 7.3.1.3 Current Buffer
        4. 7.3.1.4 Input Protection
        5. 7.3.1.5 EMI Susceptibility
        6. 7.3.1.6 Output Stage
        7. 7.3.1.7 Output Filter
        8. 7.3.1.8 Single-Ended Output
        9. 7.3.1.9 Error Detection
      2. 7.3.2 Error Indicators
        1. 7.3.2.1 Input Clamp Conduction (ICAerr)
        2. 7.3.2.2 Input Overvoltage (IOVerr)
        3. 7.3.2.3 Gain Network Overload (GAINerr)
        4. 7.3.2.4 Output Amplifier (OUTerr)
        5. 7.3.2.5 CheckSum Error (CRCerr)
    4. 7.4 Device Functional Modes
      1. 7.4.1 GPIO Operation Mode
        1. 7.4.1.1 CS Mode
    5. 7.5 Programming
      1. 7.5.1 SPI and Register Description
      2. 7.5.2 Command Structure and Register Overview
        1. 7.5.2.1 Command Byte
        2. 7.5.2.2 Extended CS
          1. 7.5.2.2.1 SPI Timing Diagrams (Read and Write)
          2. 7.5.2.2.2 GPIO Pin Reference
          3. 7.5.2.2.3 Checksum
      3. 7.5.3 GPIO Configuration
      4. 7.5.4 Buffer Timing
    6. 7.6 Register Map
      1. 7.6.1  Register 0: Gain and External MUX Address (address = 00h) [reset = 0000 0000b]
      2. 7.6.2  Register 1: Software Reset Register (address = 01h) [reset = 0000 0000b]
      3. 7.6.3  Register 2: SPI: MODE Selection to GPIO-Pin (address = 02h) [reset = 0000 0000b]
      4. 7.6.4  Register 3: BUF Timeout Register (address = 03h) [reset = 0001 1001b]
      5. 7.6.5  Register 4: Error Register (address = 04h) [reset = 0000 0000b]
      6. 7.6.6  Register 5: GPIO Register (address = 05h) [reset = 0000 0000b]
      7. 7.6.7  Register 6: Input Switch Control Register 1 (address = 06h) [reset = 0110 0000b]
      8. 7.6.8  Register 7: Input Switch Control Register 2 (address =07h ) [reset = 0000 0000b]
      9. 7.6.9  Register 8: GPIO Configuration Register (address = 08h) [reset = 0000 0000b]
      10. 7.6.10 Register 9: CS Configuration Mode Register (address = 09h) [reset = 0000 0000b]
      11. 7.6.11 Register 10: Configuration Register 1 (address = 0Ah) [reset = 0000 0000b]
      12. 7.6.12 Register 11: Configuration Register 2 (address = 0Bh) [reset = 0001 0000b]
      13. 7.6.13 Register 12: Special Functions Register (address = 0Ch) [reset = 0000 0000b]
  8. 8 Application and Implementation
    1. 8.1 Application Information
      1. 8.1.1 External Clock Synchronization
      2. 8.1.2 Quiescent Current
      3. 8.1.3 Settling Time
      4. 8.1.4 Overload Recovery
  9. 9 Power Supply Recommendations
  10. 10Device and Documentation Support
    1. 10.1 Receiving Notification of Documentation Updates
    2. 10.2 Support Resources
    3. 10.3 Trademarks
    4. 10.4 Electrostatic Discharge Caution
    5. 10.5 Glossary
  11. 11Mechanical, Packaging, and Orderable Information

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8.1.4 Overload Recovery

Overload conditions can vary widely. There are multiple points in an instrumentation amplifier that can be overloaded. During input overload, the PGA280 folds the output signal partially back as a result of the differential signal structure and summing, but the error flags indicate such fault conditions. The amplifier recovers safely after removing the overload condition, if the amplifier is within the specified operating range shown in Figure 69.

Avoid dynamic overload by using adequate signal filtering that reduces the input slew rate to that of the amplifier. Fast signal jumps produced from multiplexed signal sources or gain changes cannot normally be filtered, but in such situations, the current buffer (BUF) stage can be activated to prevent current flowing through the input into the protection clamp.

PGA280 ai_input_clip_negative_bos487.gifFigure 69. Input Clipping: Negative Side