The device uses a
linear-phase finite impulse response (FIR) digital filter that
performs both filtering and decimation of the digital data stream
coming from the modulator. The digital filter is automatically
adjusted for the different data rates and always settles within a
single cycle. At data rates of
5SPS
and
20SPS,
use
the 50/60[1:0] bits in the configuration register to select line
frequency rejections of 50Hz or 60Hz or to simultaneously reject
50Hz and
60Hz.
The frequency responses of the digital filter are illustrated in
Figure 8-9 to Figure 8-22 for different output data rates using the internal oscillator or
an external
4.096MHz
clock.
The filter notches and
output data rate scale proportionally with the clock frequency. For
example, a notch that appears at
20Hz
when using a
4.096MHz
clock appears at
10Hz
if a
2.048MHz
clock is used.
The
internal oscillator can vary over temperature as specified in the
Electrical Characteristics
table. The data rate or conversion time, respectively, and filter
notches consequently vary by the same amount. Consider using an
external precision clock source if a digital filter notch at a
specific frequency with a tighter tolerance is required.

| Simultaneous
50Hz
and
60Hz
Rejection, 50/60[1:0] =
01b |
Figure 8-9 Filter Response
(DR =
20SPS)
| Simultaneous
50Hz
and
60Hz
Rejection, 50/60[1:0] =
01b |
Figure 8-10 Detailed View of Filter Response
(DR =
20SPS)

| 50Hz
Rejection Only, 50/60[1:0] =
10b |
Figure 8-11 Filter Response
(DR =
20SPS)
| 60Hz
Rejection Only, 50/60[1:0] =
11b |
Figure 8-13 Filter Response
(DR =
20SPS)
Figure 8-15 Filter Response
(DR =
20SPS)
Figure 8-17 Filter Response
(DR =
90SPS)
Figure 8-19 Filter Response
(DR =
330SPS)
Figure 8-21 Filter Response
(DR =
1kSPS)
| 50Hz
Rejection Only, 50/60[1:0] =
10b |
Figure 8-12 Detailed View of Filter Response
(DR =
20SPS)
| 60Hz
Rejection Only, 50/60[1:0] =
11b |
Figure 8-14 Detailed View of Filter Response
(DR =
20SPS)
Figure 8-16 Filter Response
(DR =
45SPS)
Figure 8-18 Filter Response
(DR =
175SPS)
Figure 8-20 Filter Response
(DR =
600SPS)
Figure 8-22 Filter Response
(DR =
2kSPS)