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ADS1256

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24-Bit, 30kSPS, 8-Ch Delta-Sigma ADC With PGA for Factory Automation and Process Control

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ADS1256

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Resolution (Bits) 24 Sample rate (max) (ksps) 30 Number of input channels 8 Interface type SPI Architecture Delta-Sigma Input type Differential, Single-ended Multichannel configuration Multiplexed Rating Catalog Reference mode External Input voltage range (max) (V) 5.25 Input voltage range (min) (V) 0 Features 50/60 Hz Rejection, GPIO, PGA Operating temperature range (°C) -40 to 85 Power consumption (typ) (mW) 36 Analog supply (min) (V) 4.75 Analog supply voltage (max) (V) 5.25 Digital supply (min) (V) 1.8 Digital supply (max) (V) 3.6
Resolution (Bits) 24 Sample rate (max) (ksps) 30 Number of input channels 8 Interface type SPI Architecture Delta-Sigma Input type Differential, Single-ended Multichannel configuration Multiplexed Rating Catalog Reference mode External Input voltage range (max) (V) 5.25 Input voltage range (min) (V) 0 Features 50/60 Hz Rejection, GPIO, PGA Operating temperature range (°C) -40 to 85 Power consumption (typ) (mW) 36 Analog supply (min) (V) 4.75 Analog supply voltage (max) (V) 5.25 Digital supply (min) (V) 1.8 Digital supply (max) (V) 3.6
SSOP (DB) 28 79.56 mm² 10.2 x 7.8
  • 24 Bits, No Missing Codes
    • All Data Rates and PGA Settings
  • Up to 23 Bits Noise-Free Resolution
  • ±0.0010% Nonlinearity (max)
  • Data Output Rates to 30kSPS
  • Fast Channel Cycling
    • 18.6 Bits Noise-Free (21.3 Effective Bits) at 1.45kHz
  • One-Shot Conversions with Single-Cycle Settling
  • Flexible Input Multiplexer with Sensor Detect
    • Four Differential Inputs (ADS1256 only)
    • Eight Single-Ended Inputs (ADS1256 only)
  • Chopper-Stabilized Input Buffer
  • Low-Noise PGA: 27nV Input-Referred Noise
  • Self and System Calibration for All PGA Settings
  • 5V Tolerant SPI™-Compatible Serial Interface
  • Analog Supply: 5V
  • Digital Supply: 1.8V to 3.6V
  • Power Dissipation
    • As Low as 38mW in Normal Mode
    • 0.4mW in Standby Mode
  • 24 Bits, No Missing Codes
    • All Data Rates and PGA Settings
  • Up to 23 Bits Noise-Free Resolution
  • ±0.0010% Nonlinearity (max)
  • Data Output Rates to 30kSPS
  • Fast Channel Cycling
    • 18.6 Bits Noise-Free (21.3 Effective Bits) at 1.45kHz
  • One-Shot Conversions with Single-Cycle Settling
  • Flexible Input Multiplexer with Sensor Detect
    • Four Differential Inputs (ADS1256 only)
    • Eight Single-Ended Inputs (ADS1256 only)
  • Chopper-Stabilized Input Buffer
  • Low-Noise PGA: 27nV Input-Referred Noise
  • Self and System Calibration for All PGA Settings
  • 5V Tolerant SPI™-Compatible Serial Interface
  • Analog Supply: 5V
  • Digital Supply: 1.8V to 3.6V
  • Power Dissipation
    • As Low as 38mW in Normal Mode
    • 0.4mW in Standby Mode

The ADS1255 and ADS1256 are extremely low-noise, 24-bit analog-to-digital (A/D) converters. They provide complete high-resolution measurement solutions for the most demanding applications.

The converter is comprised of a 4th-order, delta-sigma (ΔΣ) modulator followed by a programmable digital filter. A flexible input multiplexer handles differential or single-ended signals and includes circuitry to verify the integrity of the external sensor connected to the inputs. The selectable input buffer greatly increases the input impedance and the low-noise programmable gain amplifier (PGA) provides gains from 1 to 64 in binary steps. The programmable filter allows the user to optimize between resolution of up to 23 bits noise-free and data rate of up to 30k samples per second (SPS). The converters offer fast channel cycling for measuring multiplexed inputs and can also perform one-shot conversions that settle in just a single cycle.

Communication is handled over an SPI-compatible serial interface that can operate with a 2-wire connection. Onboard calibration supports both self and system correction of offset and gain errors for all the PGA settings. Bidirectional digital I/Os and a programmable clock output driver are provided for general use. The ADS1255 is packaged in an SSOP-20, and the ADS1256 in an SSOP-28.

The ADS1255 and ADS1256 are extremely low-noise, 24-bit analog-to-digital (A/D) converters. They provide complete high-resolution measurement solutions for the most demanding applications.

The converter is comprised of a 4th-order, delta-sigma (ΔΣ) modulator followed by a programmable digital filter. A flexible input multiplexer handles differential or single-ended signals and includes circuitry to verify the integrity of the external sensor connected to the inputs. The selectable input buffer greatly increases the input impedance and the low-noise programmable gain amplifier (PGA) provides gains from 1 to 64 in binary steps. The programmable filter allows the user to optimize between resolution of up to 23 bits noise-free and data rate of up to 30k samples per second (SPS). The converters offer fast channel cycling for measuring multiplexed inputs and can also perform one-shot conversions that settle in just a single cycle.

Communication is handled over an SPI-compatible serial interface that can operate with a 2-wire connection. Onboard calibration supports both self and system correction of offset and gain errors for all the PGA settings. Bidirectional digital I/Os and a programmable clock output driver are provided for general use. The ADS1255 is packaged in an SSOP-20, and the ADS1256 in an SSOP-28.
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* Data sheet Very Low Noise, 24-Bit Analog-to-Digital Converter datasheet (Rev. K) 17 Sep 2013
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E-book Fundamentals of Precision ADC Noise Analysis 19 Jun 2020
User guide ADS1256EVM and ADS1256EVM-PDK (Rev. E) 14 Nov 2018
Analog Design Journal How delta-sigma ADCs work, Part 1 (Rev. A) 19 Sep 2016
Application note Measuring Single-Ended 0V-5V Signals with Differential Delta-Sigma ADCs (Rev. A) 18 May 2015
E-book Best of Baker's Best: Precision Data Converters -- Delta-Sigma ADCs 19 Mar 2015
Analog Design Journal How delta-sigma ADCs work, Part 2 09 Nov 2011
Application note Using Ceramic Resonators with the ADS1255/6 09 Jul 2004

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