SBAS683C August 2014 – August 2026 ADS1120-Q1
PRODUCTION DATA
Figure 8-1 shows the flexible input multiplexer of the device. Either four single-ended signals, two differential signals, or a combination of two single-ended signals and one differential signal can be measured. Use the MUX[3:0] bits in the configuration register to configure the multiplexer. When single-ended signals are measured, the negative ADC input (AINN) is internally connected to AVSS by a switch within the multiplexer. For system-monitoring purposes, select either the analog supply (AVDD – AVSS) / 4 or the currently-selected external reference voltage (VREFPx – VREFNx) / 4 as inputs to the ADC. The multiplexer can also route any of the two programmable current sources to any analog input (AINx) or to any dedicated reference pin (REFP0, REFN0).
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) diodes to AVDD and AVSS protect the inputs. To prevent the ESD diodes from turning on, the absolute voltage on any input must stay within the range provided by Equation 3:
If the voltages on the input pins have any potential to violate these conditions, external Schottky clamp diodes or series resistors can be required to limit the input current to safe values (see the Absolute Maximum Ratings table). Overdriving an unused input on the device can affect conversions on other input pins.