SBAS501D May 2013 – May 2026 ADS1220
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The device offers an integrated low-drift, 2.048V reference. For applications that require a different reference voltage value or a ratiometric measurement approach, the device offers two differential reference input pairs (REFP0, REFN0 and REFP1, REFN1). In addition, the analog supply (AVDD – AVSS) can be used as a reference.
The reference source is selected by two bits (VREF[1:0]) in the configuration register. By default, the internal reference is selected. The internal voltage reference requires less than 25µs to fully settle after power-up, when coming out of power-down mode, or when switching from an external reference source to the internal reference.
The differential reference inputs allow freedom in the reference common-mode voltage. REFP0 and REFN0 are dedicated reference inputs whereas REFP1 and REFN1 are shared with inputs AIN0 and AIN3, respectively. All reference inputs are internally buffered to increase input impedance. Therefore, additional reference buffers are typically not required when using an external reference. When used in ratiometric applications, the reference inputs do not load the external circuitry. The analog supply current increases when using an external reference because the reference buffers are enabled.
In most cases the conversion result is directly proportional to the stability of the reference source. Any noise and drift of the voltage reference is reflected in the conversion result.