SLAA923A November 2019 – March 2020 MSP430FR2310 , MSP430FR2311 , MSP430FR2353 , MSP430FR2355
Design Goals
Input | Output | Supply | Full-Scale Range Error | |||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IiMax | ViMax | VoMin | VoMax | Vcc | Vee | FSRError |
1 A | 250 mV | 100 mV | 2.25 V | 3.3 V | 0 V | 2.09% |
Design Description
Some MSP430™ microcontrollers (MCUs) contain configurable integrated signal chain elements such as op-amps, DACs, and programmable gain stages. These elements make up a peripheral called the Smart Analog Combo (SAC). For information on the different types of SACs and how to leverage their configurable analog signal chain capabilities, visit MSP430 MCUs Smart Analog Combo Training. To get started with your design, download the Single-Supply, Low-Side, Unidirectional Current-Sensing Circuit Design Files.
This single-supply, low-side, current sensing solution accurately detects load current up to 1 A and converts it to a voltage between 100 mV and 2.25 V. The circuit uses the MSP430FR2311 SAC_L1 op-amp in a noninverting amplifier configuration. There is room for further integration by using the programmable gain stage block within the MSP430FR2355 SAC_L3 peripheral which allows you to integrate the feedback resistor ladder (R2 and R3) into the MCU. The input current range and output voltage range can be scaled as necessary and larger supplies can be used to accommodate larger swings. The output of the second stage op-amp can be sampled directly by the onboard ADC or monitored by the onboard comparator for further processing inside the MCU.
Design Notes
Design Steps
The transfer function for this circuit is given below.
Let R2 = 715 Ω (0.1% Standard Value)
Choose R3 = 5.69 kΩ (0.1% Standard Value)
Note: The feedback resistor ladder (R2 and R3) can be realized using the integrated programmable gain resistor ladder of the SAC_L3 with a programmed noninverting gain of 9x. This implementation is showcased in the MSP430FR2355 code example. If the SAC op-amps are being used in general purpose mode, external resistors would be used to build the feedback resistor ladder.
Design Simulations
DC Simulation Results
AC Simulation Results
Target Applications
References
Design Featured Op Amp
MSP430FRxx Smart Analog Combo | ||
---|---|---|
MSP430FR2311 SAC_L1 | MSP430FR2355 SAC_L3 | |
Vcc | 2.0 V to 3.6 V | |
VCM | -0.1 V to VCC + 0.1 V | |
Vout | Rail-to-rail | |
Vos | ±5 mV | |
AOL | 100 dB | |
Iq | 350 µA (high-speed mode) | |
120 µA (low-power mode) | ||
Ib | 50 pA | |
UGBW | 4 MHz (high-speed mode) | 2.8 MHz (high-speed mode) |
1.4 MHz (low-power mode) | 1 MHz (low-power mode) | |
SR | 3 V/µs (high-speed mode) | |
1 V/µs (low-power mode) | ||
Number of channels | 1 | 4 |
http://www.ti.com/product/MSP430FR2311 | ||
http://www.ti.com/product/MSP430FR2355 |
Design Alternate Op Amp
MSP430FR2311 Transimpedance Amplifier | |
---|---|
Vcc | 2.0 V to 3.6 V |
VCM | -0.1 V to VCC/2 V |
Vout | Rail-to-rail |
Vos | ±5 mV |
AOL | 100 dB |
Iq | 350 µA (high-speed mode) |
120 µA (low-power mode) | |
Ib | 5 pA (TSSOP-16 with OA-dedicated pin input) |
50 pA (TSSOP-20 and VQFN-16) | |
UGBW | 5 MHz (high-speed mode) |
1.8 MHz (low-power mode) | |
SR | 4 V/µs (high-speed mode) |
1 V/µs (low-power mode) | |
Number of channels | 1 |
http://www.ti.com/product/MSP430FR2311 |
Related MSP430 Circuits