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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 voltage (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 voltage (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 mm × 7.8 mm)
  • 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) Sep 17, 2013
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Analog design Journal How delta-sigma ADCs work, Part 1 (Rev. A) Sep 19, 2016
Application note Measuring Single-Ended 0V-5V Signals with Differential Delta-Sigma ADCs (Rev. A) May 18, 2015
E-book Best of Baker's Best: Precision Data Converters -- Delta-Sigma ADCs Mar 19, 2015
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ADS1256EVM-PDK — ADS1256 Performance Demonstration Kit

The ADS1256EVM-PDK is a complete evaluation/demonstration kit, which combines the ADS1256EVM with the DSP-based MMB0 motherboard for use with a personal computer. The MMB0 motherboard allows the ADS1256EVM to connect to a computer via a USB port. The ADS1256EVM-PDK is controlled by the (...)

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ADS1256-C-EXAMPLE-CODE — ADS1256 example C code

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SBAC145 — ADS1255-7 Design Calculator

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ADS1256 IBIS Model

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ANALOG-ENGINEER-CALC — PC software analog engineer's calculator

The analog engineer’s calculator is designed to speed up many of the repetitive calculations that analog circuit design engineers use on a regular basis. This PC-based tool provides a graphical interface with a list of various common calculations ranging from setting operational-amplifier (...)

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The ADC-TO-VREF-SELECT tool enables the pairing of TI analog-to-digital converters (ADCs) and series voltage references. Users can select an ADC device and the desired reference voltage, and the tool will list up to two voltage reference recommendations.
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