SBASAE4 December 2025 ADS125P08
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The ADC has two programmable input ranges: 1x (standard range) and 1.25x (extended range), where the 1x range is defined by VIN = ±VREF and the 1.25x range is defined by VIN = ±1.25 × VREF. In the 1.25x (extended range) mode, the input range is extended by 25% to provide signal headroom before clipping of the signal occurs. In this mode, output data are scaled such that the positive and negative full-scale output codes are at ±1.25 × VREF. Configure the input range using the STEPx_EXT_RNG bit (x = 0 to 31).
ADC Input Range summarizes the ADC input range options.
| STEPx_EXT_RNG bit | INPUT RANGE (V) |
|---|---|
| 0 | ±VREF |
| 1 | ±1.25×VREF |
The best available SNR performance is achieved by using a 4.096V or 5V reference voltage, which gives a typical improvement of 4dB compared to a 2.5V reference voltage.
The SNR performance degrades when the signal exceeds 110% standard full-scale range because of modulator saturation. The MOD_OVR_FAULTn bit indicates when modulator saturation occurs. Extended Range SNR Performance shows SNR performance when operating in the extended range.