SLVSKW2 January   2026 ADS1278QML-SP

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  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 Quality Conformance Inspection
    7. 5.7 Timing Requirements: SPI Format
    8. 5.8 Timing Requirements: Frame-Sync Format
    9. 5.9 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  Sampling Aperture Matching
      2. 6.3.2  Frequency Response
        1. 6.3.2.1 High-Speed, Low-Power, And Low-Speed Modes
        2. 6.3.2.2 High-Resolution Mode
      3. 6.3.3  Phase Response
      4. 6.3.4  Settling Time
      5. 6.3.5  Data Format
      6. 6.3.6  Analog Inputs (AINP, AINN)
      7. 6.3.7  Voltage Reference Inputs (VREFP, VREFN)
      8. 6.3.8  Clock Input (CLK)
      9. 6.3.9  Mode Selection (MODE)
      10. 6.3.10 Synchronization (SYNC)
      11. 6.3.11 Power-Down ( PWDN)
      12. 6.3.12 Format[2:0]
      13. 6.3.13 Serial Interface Protocols
      14. 6.3.14 SPI Serial Interface
        1. 6.3.14.1 SCLK
        2. 6.3.14.2 DRDY/FSYNC (SPI Format)
        3. 6.3.14.3 DOUT
        4. 6.3.14.4 DIN
      15. 6.3.15 Frame-Sync Serial Interface
        1. 6.3.15.1 SCLK
        2. 6.3.15.2 DRDY/FSYNC (Frame-Sync Format)
        3. 6.3.15.3 DOUT
        4. 6.3.15.4 DIN
      16. 6.3.16 DOUT Modes
        1. 6.3.16.1 TDM Mode
        2. 6.3.16.2 TDM Mode, Fixed-Position Data
        3. 6.3.16.3 TDM Mode, Dynamic Position Data
        4. 6.3.16.4 Discrete Data Output Mode
      17. 6.3.17 Daisy-Chaining
      18. 6.3.18 Modulator Output
      19. 6.3.19 Pin Test Using Test[1:0] Inputs
      20. 6.3.20 VCOM Output
    4. 6.4 Device Functional Modes
  8. 7 Application and Implementation
    1. 7.1 Application Information
    2. 7.2 Typical Application
      1. 7.2.1 Design Requirements
      2. 7.2.2 Detailed Design Procedure
      3. 7.2.3 Application Curve
    3. 7.3 Power Supply Recommendations
    4. 7.4 Layout
      1. 7.4.1 Layout Guidelines
      2. 7.4.2 Layout Example
  9. 8 Device and Documentation Support
    1. 8.1 Receiving Notification of Documentation Updates
    2. 8.2 Community Resources
    3. 8.3 Trademarks
  10. 9 Revision History
  11. 10Mechanical, Packaging, and Orderable Information

3 Description

The ADS1278QML-SP is an 8-channel, 24-bit, delta-sigma (ΔΣ) analog-to-digital converter (ADC) with data rates up to 128k samples per second (SPS), allowing simultaneous sampling of eight channels.

Traditionally, industrial delta-sigma ADCs offering good drift performance use digital filters with large passband droop. As a result, these ADCs have limited signal bandwidth and are mostly designed for dc measurements. High-resolution ADCs in audio applications offer larger usable bandwidths, but the offset and drift specifications are significantly weaker than respective industrial counterparts. The ADS1278QML-SP combines these types of converters, allowing high-precision industrial measurement with excellent dc and ac specifications.

The high-order, chopper-stabilized modulator achieves very low drift with low in-band noise. The onboard decimation filter suppresses modulator and signal out-of-band noise. These ADCs provide a usable signal bandwidth up to 90% of the Nyquist frequency with less than 0.005dB of ripple.

Device Information
PART NUMBER(1) GRADE PACKAGE(2)
5962L2521001VXC Flight Grade 50krad (Si)
(–55°C to 125°C)		 84-Pin HFQ Weight: 4.46g
(within ±10%)
5962L2521002VXC Flight Grade 50krad (Si)
(–55°C to 115°C)
(1) For more information, see Section 10.
(2) The package size (length × width) is a nominal value and includes pins, where applicable.
ADS1278QML-SP Simplified Schematic Simplified Schematic