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24-bit, 40-kSPS, 10-ch delta-sigma ADC with PGA, VREF, IDACs & AC excitation for factory automation

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ADS1261

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Resolution (Bits) 24 Sample rate (max) (ksps) 40 Number of input channels 10 Interface type SPI Architecture Delta-Sigma Input type Differential, Single-ended Multichannel configuration Multiplexed Rating Catalog Reference mode External, Internal Input voltage range (max) (V) 2.5, 5 Input voltage range (min) (V) -2.5, 0 Features 50/60 Hz Rejection, Excitation Current Sources (iDACs), GPIO, Oscillator, PGA, Temp Sensor Operating temperature range (°C) -40 to 125 Power consumption (typ) (mW) 20 Analog supply (min) (V) -2.5, 4.75 Analog supply voltage (max) (V) 2.5, 5.25 Digital supply (min) (V) 2.7 Digital supply (max) (V) 5.25
Resolution (Bits) 24 Sample rate (max) (ksps) 40 Number of input channels 10 Interface type SPI Architecture Delta-Sigma Input type Differential, Single-ended Multichannel configuration Multiplexed Rating Catalog Reference mode External, Internal Input voltage range (max) (V) 2.5, 5 Input voltage range (min) (V) -2.5, 0 Features 50/60 Hz Rejection, Excitation Current Sources (iDACs), GPIO, Oscillator, PGA, Temp Sensor Operating temperature range (°C) -40 to 125 Power consumption (typ) (mW) 20 Analog supply (min) (V) -2.5, 4.75 Analog supply voltage (max) (V) 2.5, 5.25 Digital supply (min) (V) 2.7 Digital supply (max) (V) 5.25
VQFN (RHB) 32 25 mm² 5 x 5
  • 24-bit, high-precision ADCs
    • Offset drift: 1 nV/°C
    • Gain drift: 0.5 ppm/°C
    • Noise: 30 nVRMS (20 SPS, gain = 128)
    • Linearity: 2 ppm
  • CMOS PGA gain: 1 to 128
  • Wide input voltage range: ±7 mV to ±5 V
  • Data rate: 2.5 SPS to 40 kSPS
  • 2.5-V reference: 2 ppm/°C
  • Simultaneous 50-Hz and 60-Hz rejection mode
  • Single-cycle settling mode
  • Signal and reference monitors
  • 5-V or ±2.5-V power supply
  • Internal temperature sensor
  • Cyclic redundancy check (CRC)
  • Excitation current sources
  • Sensor burn-out current sources
  • Four general-purpose inputs/outputs (ADS1261)
  • AC excitation for bridge sensors (ADS1261)
  • 5-mm × 5-mm VQFN package
  • 24-bit, high-precision ADCs
    • Offset drift: 1 nV/°C
    • Gain drift: 0.5 ppm/°C
    • Noise: 30 nVRMS (20 SPS, gain = 128)
    • Linearity: 2 ppm
  • CMOS PGA gain: 1 to 128
  • Wide input voltage range: ±7 mV to ±5 V
  • Data rate: 2.5 SPS to 40 kSPS
  • 2.5-V reference: 2 ppm/°C
  • Simultaneous 50-Hz and 60-Hz rejection mode
  • Single-cycle settling mode
  • Signal and reference monitors
  • 5-V or ±2.5-V power supply
  • Internal temperature sensor
  • Cyclic redundancy check (CRC)
  • Excitation current sources
  • Sensor burn-out current sources
  • Four general-purpose inputs/outputs (ADS1261)
  • AC excitation for bridge sensors (ADS1261)
  • 5-mm × 5-mm VQFN package

The ADS1260 and ADS1261 (ADS126x) are precision, 40-kSPS, delta-sigma (ΔΣ) analog-to-digital converters (ADCs) that include a programmable gain amplifier (PGA). The devices also include a precision voltage reference and internal fault monitors. The sensor-ready ADCs give a high-accuracy, single-chip solution for the most demanding measurements, for example, weigh scales and resistance temperature detectors (RTDs).

The ADCs contain an input signal multiplexer, a low-noise PGA (with gains from 1 to 128), a 24-bit ΔΣ modulator, a precision voltage reference, and a programmable digital filter.

The high-impedance PGA inputs (1 GΩ) decrease measurement error due to sensor loading. The ADS1260 supports three differential or five single-ended inputs. The ADS1261 supports five differential or ten single-ended inputs. The integrated current sources simplify the measurement of RTDs.

The flexible digital filter is programmable for single-cycle settled conversions, while supplying simultaneous 50-Hz and 60-Hz line cycle rejection. Signal and reference monitors, a temperature sensor, and CRC data verification make data reliability better.

The ADS126x are pin compatible devices given in a 5-mm × 5-mm VQFN package and are specified across the –40°C to +125°C temperature range.

The ADS1260 and ADS1261 (ADS126x) are precision, 40-kSPS, delta-sigma (ΔΣ) analog-to-digital converters (ADCs) that include a programmable gain amplifier (PGA). The devices also include a precision voltage reference and internal fault monitors. The sensor-ready ADCs give a high-accuracy, single-chip solution for the most demanding measurements, for example, weigh scales and resistance temperature detectors (RTDs).

The ADCs contain an input signal multiplexer, a low-noise PGA (with gains from 1 to 128), a 24-bit ΔΣ modulator, a precision voltage reference, and a programmable digital filter.

The high-impedance PGA inputs (1 GΩ) decrease measurement error due to sensor loading. The ADS1260 supports three differential or five single-ended inputs. The ADS1261 supports five differential or ten single-ended inputs. The integrated current sources simplify the measurement of RTDs.

The flexible digital filter is programmable for single-cycle settled conversions, while supplying simultaneous 50-Hz and 60-Hz line cycle rejection. Signal and reference monitors, a temperature sensor, and CRC data verification make data reliability better.

The ADS126x are pin compatible devices given in a 5-mm × 5-mm VQFN package and are specified across the –40°C to +125°C temperature range.
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* Data sheet ADS126x Precision, 5-channel and 10-channel, 40-kSPS, 24-bit, delta-sigma ADCs with PGA and monitors datasheet (Rev. C) PDF | HTML 22 Jan 2019
Application note A Basic Guide to RTD Measurements (Rev. A) PDF | HTML 29 Mar 2023
Application note A Basic Guide to Thermocouple Measurements (Rev. A) PDF | HTML 29 Mar 2023
Application note Digital Filter Types in Delta-Sigma ADCs (Rev. A) PDF | HTML 29 Mar 2023
Application note Calculating Conversion Latency and System Cycle Time for Delta-Sigma ADCs PDF | HTML 23 Mar 2022
Application note A Basic Guide to Bridge Measurements PDF | HTML 18 Feb 2022
Application note ADS124S08 3-Wire PT100 RTD Measurement Circuit w/ Low-Side Reference and 1 IDAC (Rev. B) 09 Sep 2021
Application note Communication Methods for Data Integrity Using Delta-Sigma Data Converters (Rev. A) PDF | HTML 23 Aug 2021
Application note Reduce Bridge Measurement Offset and Drift Using the AC Excitation Mode (Rev. A) PDF | HTML 01 Apr 2021
Application note RTD Wire-Break Detection Using Precision Delta-Sigma ADCs PDF | HTML 18 Feb 2021
E-book Fundamentals of Precision ADC Noise Analysis 19 Jun 2020
Circuit design K-type thermocouple measurement circuit with precision ADC 19 Mar 2019
Technical article Top 10 questions about noise in high-resolution delta-sigma ADCs 17 Jan 2019
EVM User's guide ADS1261 and ADS1235 Evaluation Module User's Guide (Rev. A) 28 Sep 2018
Application note QFN and SON PCB Attachment (Rev. B) PDF | HTML 24 Aug 2018
Analog Design Journal How delta-sigma ADCs work, Part 1 (Rev. A) 19 Sep 2016
Technical article And then there was noise: The mystery of the missing ENOB (Part 3) 18 Dec 2015
Technical article And then there was noise: The mystery of the missing ENOB (Part 2) 20 Nov 2015
Technical article And then there was noise: The mystery of the missing ENOB 30 Oct 2015
Analog Design Journal How delta-sigma ADCs work, Part 2 09 Nov 2011

Design & development

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Evaluation board

ADS1261EVM — ADS1261 evaluation module

The ADS1261 evaluation module (EVM) is a platform for evaluating the ADS1261 analog-to-digital converter (ADC). ADS1261 is a low-drift, 24-bit, 40-kSPS, 10-channel delta-sigma (ΔΣ) ADC with an integrated PGA, voltage reference, and internal fault monitors. This sensor-ready ADC provides (...)

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Application software & framework

ADC-TEMP-SENSOR-FW — Temperature-sensor (RTD, thermocouple, thermistor) firmware for precision ADCs

This temperature-sensor linearization firmware provides a software routine for measuring and linearizing most common temperature sensors, including resistance temperature detectors (RTDs), thermocouples, thermistors (NTC, PTC, etc.) and analog temperature sensors.

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ADS1261 Example C Code Software

SBAC199.ZIP (57 KB)
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ADS1261 Design Calculator (Rev. B)

SBAC200B.ZIP (1970 KB)
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Simulation model

ADS1261 IBIS Model (Rev. A)

SBAM375A.ZIP (48 KB) - IBIS Model
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Calculation tool

ADC-INPUT-CALC — Analog-to-digital converter (ADC) input driver design tool supporting multiple input types

ADC-INPUT-CALC is an online tool that provides support for designing the input buffer to an analog-to-digital converter (ADC). It offers 24 different op-amp based buffer circuits that can be used to drive an ADC input. The available topologies cover differential, single-ended and (...)
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ADC-RTD-CONFIG-CALC — Resistance temperature detector (RTD) configuration calculator for precision ADCs

This resistance temperature detector (RTD) configuration calculator is a Microsoft® Excel-based tool that helps the user identify a system solution for an RTD application. Two-, three- and four-wire RTD configurations are shown by default, with options for a high-side or low-side reference (...)
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ADS1261-EXCEL-CALC-TOOL — ADS1261 design calculator

The ADS1261 Excel™ calculator tool provides the user with several easy-to-use tools to simplify the configuration of the ADS1260 and ADS1261. To ensure proper device functionality, the tool includes a common-mode-range calculator to easily determine if the input, supply voltage, and gain (...)
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ANALOG-ENGINEER-CALC — 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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PSPICE-FOR-TI — PSpice® for TI design and simulation tool

PSpice® for TI is a design and simulation environment that helps evaluate functionality of analog circuits. This full-featured, design and simulation suite uses an analog analysis engine from Cadence®. Available at no cost, PSpice for TI includes one of the largest model libraries in the (...)
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TINA-TI — SPICE-based analog simulation program

TINA-TI provides all the conventional DC, transient and frequency domain analysis of SPICE and much more. TINA has extensive post-processing capability that allows you to format results the way you want them. Virtual instruments allow you to select input waveforms and probe circuit nodes voltages (...)
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