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

7.1.9 REF_MRG Register (address = 030h) [reset = 00h]

This register selects the margining to be added to or subtracted from the reference buffer output; see the Reference Buffer Module section.

Figure 7-10 REF_MRG Register
7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
0 0 EN_MARG REF_OFST[4:0]
R-0b R-0b R/W-0b R/W-00000b
LEGEND: R/W = Read/Write; R = Read only; -n = value after reset
Table 7-10 REF_MRG Register Field Descriptions
Bit Field Type Reset Description
7-6 0 R 00b Reserved bits. Reads return 00b.
5 EN_MARG R/W 0b This bit enables margining feature.
0b = Margining is disabled
1b = Margining is enabled
4-0 REF_OFST[4:0] R/W 00000b These bits select the reference offset value as per Table 7-11.
Table 7-11 REF_OFST[4:0] settings
REF_OFST[4:0] ΔVREFBUFOUT (typical(1))
00000b 0mV
00001b 280µV
00010b 580µV
00011b 840µV
00100b 1.12mV
00101b 1.4mV
00110b 1.68mV
00111b 1.96mV
01000b 2.24mV
01001b 2.52mV
01010b 2.8mV
01011b 3.08mV
01100b 3.36mV
01101b 3.64mV
01110b 3.92mV
01111b 4.2mV
10000b –4.5mV
10001b –4.22mV
10010b –3.94mV
10011b –3.66mV
10100b –3.38mV
10101b –3.1mV
10110b –2.82mV
10111b –2.54mV
11000b –2.26mV
11001b –1.98mV
11010b –1.7mV
11011b –1.42mV
11100b –1.14mV
11101b –860 µV
11110b –580 µV
11111b –280 µV
(1) The actual VREFBUFOUT value can vary by ±10% from Table 7-11