SBASBC4A December   2025  – June 2026 ADS8688W

PRODUCTION DATA  

  1.   1
  2. 1 Features
  3. 2 Applications
  4. 3 Description
  5. 4 Device Comparison Table
  6. 5 Pin Configuration and Functions
  7. 6 Specifications
    1. 6.1 Absolute Maximum Ratings
    2. 6.2 ESD Ratings
    3. 6.3 Recommended Operating Conditions
    4. 6.4 Thermal Information
    5. 6.5 Electrical Characteristics
    6. 6.6 Timing Requirements
    7. 6.7 Switching Characteristics
    8. 6.8 Timing Diagrams
    9. 6.9 Typical Characteristics
  8. 7 Detailed Description
    1. 7.1 Overview
    2. 7.2 Functional Block Diagram
    3. 7.3 Feature Description
      1. 7.3.1  Analog Inputs
      2. 7.3.2  Analog Input Impedance
      3. 7.3.3  Input Overvoltage Protection Circuit
      4. 7.3.4  Programmable Gain Amplifier (PGA)
      5. 7.3.5  Second-Order, Low-Pass Filter (LPF)
      6. 7.3.6  ADC Driver
      7. 7.3.7  Multiplexer (MUX)
      8. 7.3.8  Reference
        1. 7.3.8.1 Internal Reference
        2. 7.3.8.2 External Reference
      9. 7.3.9  Auxiliary Channel
        1. 7.3.9.1 Input Driver for the AUX Channel
      10. 7.3.10 ADC Transfer Function
      11. 7.3.11 Alarm Feature
    4. 7.4 Device Functional Modes
      1. 7.4.1 Device Interface
        1. 7.4.1.1 Digital Pin Description
          1. 7.4.1.1.1 CS (Input)
          2. 7.4.1.1.2 SCLK (Input)
          3. 7.4.1.1.3 SDI (Input)
          4. 7.4.1.1.4 SDO (Output)
          5. 7.4.1.1.5 DAISY (Input)
          6. 7.4.1.1.6 RST / PD (Input)
        2. 7.4.1.2 Data Acquisition Example
        3. 7.4.1.3 Host-to-Device Connection Topologies
          1. 7.4.1.3.1 Daisy-Chain Topology
          2. 7.4.1.3.2 Star Topology
      2. 7.4.2 Device Modes
        1. 7.4.2.1 Continued Operation in the Selected Mode (NO_OP)
        2. 7.4.2.2 Frame Abort Condition (FRAME_ABORT)
        3. 7.4.2.3 STANDBY Mode (STDBY)
        4. 7.4.2.4 Power-Down Mode (PWR_DN)
        5. 7.4.2.5 Auto Channel Enable With Reset (AUTO_RST)
        6. 7.4.2.6 Manual Channel n Select (MAN_Ch_n)
        7. 7.4.2.7 Channel Sequencing Modes
        8. 7.4.2.8 Reset Program Registers (RST)
  9. 8 Register Maps
    1. 8.1 Command Register Description
    2. 8.2 Program Register Description
      1. 8.2.1 Program Register Read/Write Operation
      2. 8.2.2 Program Register Map
        1. 8.2.2.1 Auto-Scan Sequencing Control Registers
          1. 8.2.2.1.1 Auto-Scan Sequence Enable Register (address = 01h)
          2. 8.2.2.1.2 Channel Power Down Register (address = 02h)
        2. 8.2.2.2 Alarm Flag Registers (Read-Only)
          1. 8.2.2.2.1 ALARM Overview Tripped-Flag Register (address = 10h)
          2. 8.2.2.2.2 Alarm Flag Registers: Tripped and Active (address = 11h to 14h)
          3. 8.2.2.2.3 Alarm Threshold Setting Registers
        3. 8.2.2.3 Device Features Selection Control Register (address = 03h)
        4. 8.2.2.4 Range Select Registers (addresses 05h-0Ch)
        5. 8.2.2.5 Command Read-Back Register (address = 3Fh)
  10. 9 Application and Implementation
    1. 9.1 Application Information
    2. 9.2 Typical Applications
      1. 9.2.1 Phase-Compensated, 8-Channel, Multiplexed Data Acquisition System for Power Automation
        1. 9.2.1.1 Design Requirements
        2. 9.2.1.2 Detailed Design Procedure
        3. 9.2.1.3 78
    3. 9.3 Power Supply Recommendations
    4. 9.4 Layout
      1. 9.4.1 Layout Guidelines
      2. 9.4.2 Layout Example
  11. 10Device and Documentation Support
    1. 10.1 Documentation Support
      1. 10.1.1 Related Documentation
    2. 10.2 Receiving Notification of Documentation Updates
    3. 10.3 Support Resources
    4. 10.4 Trademarks
    5. 10.5 Electrostatic Discharge Caution
    6. 10.6 Glossary
  12. 11Revision History
  13. 12Mechanical, Packaging, and Orderable Information
    1. 12.1 Mechanical Data

1 Features

  • 16-Bit ADCs with Integrated Analog Front-End
  • 4-, 8-Channel MUX with Auto and Manual Scan
  • Channel-Independent Programmable Inputs:
    • ±12.288V, ±6.144V, and ±3.072V
    • 12.288V to 0V and 6.144V to 0V
  • 5V Analog Supply: 1.65V to 5V I/O Supply
  • Constant Resistive Input Impedance: 1.2MΩ
  • Input Overvoltage Protection: Up to ±20V
  • On-Chip, 4.096V Reference with Low Drift
  • Excellent Performance:
    • 500kSPS Aggregate Throughput
    • DNL: ±0.6LSB; INL: ±0.8LSB
    • Low Drift for Gain Error and Offset
    • SNR: 91.5dB; THD: –102dB
    • Low Power: 65mW
  • AUX Input → Direct Connection to ADC Inputs
  • ALARM → High and Low Thresholds per Channel
  • SPI™-Compatible Interface with Daisy-Chain
  • Industrial Temperature Range: –40°C to 125°C
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