SBASAI9 December 2025 ADS122S14
PRODUCTION DATA
The devices integrate a precision, low-drift voltage reference. Select between a 1.25V and 2.5V reference voltage option using the REF_VAL bit. When changing the REF_VAL bit setting, allow at least 250μs for the device to switch the reference value before starting any conversions. The internal voltage reference requires a certain voltage headroom from the AVDD supply for operation as specified in the Electrical Characteristics table. Keep this headroom in mind when selecting the 2.5V reference value.
The internal reference is always enabled even when the external reference or the analog supply is selected as the reference source. The internal voltage reference only powers down in power-down mode.
The REFOUT pin provides a buffered version of the internal reference voltage. The REFOUT pin can both source and sink current to bias external circuitry. Connect a 100nF capacitor between REFOUT and GND. Larger capacitor values up to 1.3μF can be used to help filter more noise at the expense of a longer reference start-up time. The capacitor is required for the internal voltage reference stability, even when the REFOUT pin is not used to bias any external circuitry, and even when the external reference or the analog supply is selected as the reference source. Keep the reference settling time in mind after device power-up or when coming out of power-down mode before starting any conversions.