SBAS729C June   2016  – August 2026 ADS8920B , ADS8922B , ADS8924B

PRODUCTION DATA  

  1.   1
  2. 1 Features
  3. 2 Applications
  4. 3 Description
  5. 4 Pin Configuration and Functions
  6. 5 Specifications
    1. 5.1 Absolute Maximum Ratings
    2. 5.2 ESD Ratings
    3. 5.3 Recommended Operating Conditions
    4. 5.4 Thermal Information
    5. 5.5 Electrical Characteristics
    6. 5.6 Timing Requirements
    7. 5.7 Switching Characteristics
    8. 5.8 Typical Characteristics
  7. 6 Detailed Description
    1. 6.1 Overview
    2. 6.2 Functional Block Diagram
    3. 6.3 Feature Description
      1. 6.3.1 LDO Module
      2. 6.3.2 Reference Buffer Module
      3. 6.3.3 Converter Module
        1. 6.3.3.1 Sample-and-Hold Circuit
        2. 6.3.3.2 Internal Oscillator
        3. 6.3.3.3 ADC Transfer Function
      4. 6.3.4 Interface Module
    4. 6.4 Device Functional Modes
      1. 6.4.1 RST State
      2. 6.4.2 ACQ State
      3. 6.4.3 CNV State
    5. 6.5 Programming
      1. 6.5.1 Output Data Word
      2. 6.5.2 Data Transfer Frame
      3. 6.5.3 Interleaving Conversion Cycles and Data Transfer Frames
      4. 6.5.4 Data Transfer Protocols
        1. 6.5.4.1 Protocols for Configuring the Device
        2. 6.5.4.2 Protocols for Reading From the Device
          1. 6.5.4.2.1 Legacy, SPI-Compatible (SYS-xy-S) Protocols
          2. 6.5.4.2.2 SPI-Compatible Protocols with Bus Width Options
          3. 6.5.4.2.3 Source-Synchronous (SRC) Protocols
            1. 6.5.4.2.3.1 Output Clock Source Options with SRC Protocols
            2. 6.5.4.2.3.2 Bus Width Options With SRC Protocols
            3. 6.5.4.2.3.3 Output Data Rate Options With SRC Protocols
      5. 6.5.5 Device Setup
        1. 6.5.5.1 Single Device: All multiSPI Options
        2. 6.5.5.2 Single Device: Minimum Pins for a Standard SPI
        3. 6.5.5.3 Multiple Devices: Daisy-Chain Topology
        4. 6.5.5.4 Multiple Devices: Star Topology
  8. 7 Register Maps
    1. 7.1 Device Configuration and Register Maps
      1. 7.1.1 PD_CNTL Register (address = 04h) [reset = 08h]
      2. 7.1.2 SDI_CNTL Register (address = 008h) [reset = 00h]
      3. 7.1.3 SDO_CNTL Register (address = 0Ch) [reset = 00h]
      4. 7.1.4 DATA_CNTL Register (address = 010h) [reset = 00h]
      5. 7.1.5 PATN_LSB Register (address = 014h) [reset = 00h]
      6. 7.1.6 PATN_MID Register (address = 015h) [reset = 00h]
      7. 7.1.7 PATN_MSB Register (address = 016h) [reset = 00h]
      8. 7.1.8 OFST_CAL Register (address = 020h) [reset = 00h]
      9. 7.1.9 REF_MRG Register (address = 030h) [reset = 00h]
  9. 8 Application and Implementation
    1. 8.1 Application Information
      1. 8.1.1 ADC Reference Driver
      2. 8.1.2 ADC Input Driver
        1. 8.1.2.1 Charge-Kickback Filter
        2. 8.1.2.2 Input Amplifier Selection
    2. 8.2 Typical Application
      1. 8.2.1 Data Acquisition (DAQ) Circuit for Lowest Distortion and Noise Performance With Differential Input
        1. 8.2.1.1 Design Requirements
        2. 8.2.1.2 Detailed Design Procedure
        3. 8.2.1.3 Application Curves
      2. 8.2.2 DAQ Circuit With FDA Input Driver and Single-Ended or Differential Input
      3. 8.2.3 Design Requirements
      4. 8.2.4 Detailed Design Procedure
      5. 8.2.5 Application Curves
    3. 8.3 Power-Supply Recommendations
    4. 8.4 Layout
      1. 8.4.1 Layout Guidelines
        1. 8.4.1.1 Signal Path
        2. 8.4.1.2 Grounding and PCB Stack-Up
        3. 8.4.1.3 Decoupling of Power Supplies
        4. 8.4.1.4 Reference Decoupling
        5. 8.4.1.5 Differential Input Decoupling
      2. 8.4.2 Layout Example
  10. 9 Device and Documentation Support
    1. 9.1 Documentation Support
      1. 9.1.1 Related Documentation
    2. 9.2 Receiving Notification of Documentation Updates
    3. 9.3 Support Resources
    4. 9.4 Trademarks
    5. 9.5 Electrostatic Discharge Caution
    6. 9.6 Glossary
  11. 10Revision History
  12. 11Mechanical, Packaging, and Orderable Information

8.2.1.1 Design Requirements

For this example, the design parameters are listed in Table 8-1.

Table 8-1 Design Parameters
DESIGN PARAMETEREXAMPLE VALUE
ADC sample rateMaximum-specified throughput
Input signal2kHz input, 4.5VPP fully differential
Noise performance, SNR> 96dB
Distortion, THD< –120dB
Linearity, INL< ±0.5LSB
Reference4.5V
Power supply< 5.5V analog, 3.3V I/O