AD7715_10 [ADI]

3 V/5 V, 450 μA 16-Bit, Sigma-Delta ADC; 3 V / 5 V , 450 μA 16位Σ-Δ型ADC
AD7715_10
型号: AD7715_10
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3 V/5 V, 450 μA 16-Bit, Sigma-Delta ADC
3 V / 5 V , 450 μA 16位Σ-Δ型ADC

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3 V/5 V, 450 μA  
16-Bit, Sigma-Delta ADC  
AD7715  
FUNCTIONAL BLOCK DIAGRAM  
FEATURES  
AV  
DV  
DD  
REF IN(–) REF IN(+)  
DD  
Charge-balancing ADC  
16-bits no missing codes  
0.0015% nonlinearity  
Programmable gain front end  
Gains of 1, 2, 32 and 128  
CHARGE BALANCING  
ADC  
Σ-∆  
DIGITAL  
AIN(+)  
AIN(–)  
MODULATOR  
FILTER  
BUFFER  
PGA  
Differential input capability  
Three-wire serial interface  
A = 1 TO 128  
CLOCK  
GENERATION  
MCLK IN  
MCLK OUT  
RESET  
SERIAL  
SPI-, QSPI™-, MICROWIRE™-, and DSP-compatible  
Ability to buffer the analog input  
3 V (AD7715-3) or 5 V (AD7715-5) operation  
Low supply current: 450 μA maximum @ 3 V supplies  
Low-pass filter with programmable output update  
16-lead SOIC/PDIP/TSSOP  
INTERFACE  
SCLK  
CS  
DIN  
REGISTER BANK  
DOUT  
DRDY  
AD7715  
AGND  
DGND  
Figure 1.  
GENERAL DESCRIPTION  
The AD7715 is a complete analog front end for low frequency  
measurement applications. The part can accept low level input  
signals directly from a transducer and outputs a serial digital  
word. It employs a Σ-Δ conversion technique to realize up to  
16 bits of no missing codes performance. The input signal is  
applied to a proprietary programmable gain front end based  
around an analog modulator. The modulator output is processed  
by an on-chip digital filter. The first notch of this digital filter  
can be programmed via the on-chip control register allowing  
adjustment of the filter cutoff and output update rate.  
CMOS construction ensures very low power dissipation, and  
power-down mode reduces the standby power consumption to  
50 μW typical. The part is available in a 16-lead, 0.3 inch-wide,  
plastic dual-in-line package (PDIP) as well as a 16-lead 0.3 inch  
wide small outline (SOIC_W) package and a 16-lead TSSOP  
package.  
PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS  
1. The AD7715 consumes less than 450 μA in total supply  
current at 3 V supplies and 1 MHz master clock, making it  
ideal for use in low-power systems. Standby current is less  
than 10 μA.  
2. The programmable gain input allows the AD7715 to accept  
input signals directly from a strain gage or transducer  
removing a considerable amount of signal conditioning.  
3. The AD7715 is ideal for microcontroller or DSP processor  
applications with a three-wire serial interface reducing the  
number of interconnect lines and reducing the number  
of optocouplers required in isolated systems. The part  
contains on-chip registers which allow software control  
over output update rate, input gain, signal polarity, and  
calibration modes.  
The AD7715 features a differential analog input as well as a  
differential reference input. It operates from a single supply (3 V  
or 5 V). It can handle unipolar input signal ranges of 0 mV to  
20 mV, 0 mV to 80 mV, 0 V to 1.25 V and 0 V to 2.5 V. It can  
also handle bipolar input signal ranges of 20 mV, 80 mV,  
1.25 V and 2.5 V. These bipolar ranges are referenced to the  
negative input of the differential analog input. The AD7715  
thus performs all signal conditioning and conversion for a  
single channel system.  
The AD7715 is ideal for use in smart, microcontroller, or DSP-  
based systems. It features a serial interface that can be configured  
for three-wire operation. Gain settings, signal polarity, and  
update rate selection can be configured in software using the  
input serial port. The part contains self-calibration and system  
calibration options to eliminate gain and offset errors on the  
part itself or in the system.  
4. The part features excellent static performance specifications  
with 16-bits no missing codes, 0.0015ꢀ accuracy, and low  
rms noise (<550 nV). Endpoint errors and the effects of  
temperature drift are eliminated by on-chip calibration  
options, which remove zero-scale and full-scale errors.  
Rev. D  
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AD7715  
TABLE OF CONTENTS  
Features .............................................................................................. 1  
Digital Filtering........................................................................... 21  
Analog Filtering.......................................................................... 23  
Calibration................................................................................... 23  
Using the AD7715 .......................................................................... 26  
Clocking and Oscillator Circuit ............................................... 26  
System Synchronization ............................................................ 26  
Reset Input .................................................................................. 27  
Standby Mode ............................................................................. 27  
Accuracy...................................................................................... 27  
Drift Considerations.................................................................. 27  
Power Supplies............................................................................ 28  
Digital Interface.......................................................................... 29  
Configuring the AD7715............................................................... 31  
Microcontroller/Microprocessor Interfacing ............................. 32  
AD7715 to 68HC11 Interface................................................... 32  
AD7715 to 8XC51 Interface...................................................... 33  
AD7715 to ADSP-2103/ADSP-2105 Interface ....................... 33  
Code For Setting Up The AD7715............................................... 34  
C Code for Interfacing AD7715 to 68HC11........................... 34  
Applications Information.............................................................. 36  
Pressure Measurement............................................................... 36  
Temperature Measurement....................................................... 37  
Smart Transmitters..................................................................... 38  
Outline Dimensions....................................................................... 39  
Ordering Guide .......................................................................... 40  
Functional Block Diagram .............................................................. 1  
General Description......................................................................... 1  
Product Highlights ........................................................................... 1  
Revision History ............................................................................... 2  
Specifications..................................................................................... 3  
AD7715-5 ...................................................................................... 3  
AD7715-3 ...................................................................................... 5  
Timing Characteristics ................................................................ 8  
Absolute Maximum Ratings............................................................ 9  
ESD Caution.................................................................................. 9  
Pin Configuration And Function Descriptions.......................... 10  
Terminology .................................................................................... 11  
On-Chip Registers.......................................................................... 12  
Communications Register (RS1, RS0 = 0, 0) .......................... 13  
Setup Register (RS1, RS0 = 0, 1); Power On/Reset Status:  
28 Hex .......................................................................................... 14  
Test Register (RS1, RS0 = 1, 0).................................................. 15  
Data Register (RS1, RS0 = 1, 1) ................................................ 15  
Output Noise................................................................................... 16  
AD7715-5 .................................................................................... 16  
AD7715-3 .................................................................................... 17  
Calibration Sequences.................................................................... 18  
Circuit Description......................................................................... 19  
Analog Input ............................................................................... 19  
Reference Input........................................................................... 21  
REVISION HISTORY  
12/09—Rev. C to Rev. D  
Updated Format..................................................................Universal  
Changes to Table 5............................................................................ 9  
Updated Outline Dimensions....................................................... 39  
2/00—Rev. B to Rev. C  
Rev. D | Page 2 of 40  
 
AD7715  
SPECIFICATIONS  
AD7715-5  
AVDD = 5 V, DVDD = 3 V or 5 V, REF IN(+) = 2.5 V; REF IN(−) = AGND; fCLK IN = 2.4576 MHz, unless otherwise noted. All specifications  
MIN to TMAX, unless otherwise noted.  
T
Table 1.  
Parameter1  
Min  
Typ  
Max  
Unit  
Conditions/Comments  
STATIC PERFORMANCE  
No Missing Codes  
Output Noise  
16  
Bits  
Guaranteed by design; filter notch ≤ 60 Hz  
Depends on filter cutoffs and selected gain  
Filter notch ≤ 60 Hz  
See Table 15 to Table 18  
Integral Nonlinearity  
Unipolar Offset Error2  
Unipolar Offset Drift3  
Bipolar Zero Error2  
Bipolar Zero Drift3  
Positive Full-Scale Error2, 4  
Full-Scale Drift3, 5  
Gain Error2, 6  
0.0015  
% of FSR  
μV/°C  
See Table 15 to Table 22  
0.5  
See Table 15 to Table 22  
0.5  
μV/°C  
μV/°C  
See Table 15 to Table 22  
0.5  
See Table 15 to Table 22  
0.5  
Gain Drift3, 7  
ppm of  
FSR/°C  
Bipolar Negative Full-Scale Error2  
Bipolar Negative Full-Scale Drift3  
0.0015  
% of FSR  
μV/°C  
Typically 0.0004%  
1
For gains of 1 and 2  
0.6  
μV/°C  
For gains of 32 and 128  
ANALOG INPUTS/REFERENCE INPUTS  
Specifications for AIN and REF IN unless noted  
At dc; typically 102 dB  
Input Common-Mode Rejection  
(CMR)  
dB  
90  
98  
Normal-Mode 50 Hz Rejection8  
Normal-Mode 60 Hz Rejection8  
Common-Mode 50 Hz Rejection8  
Common-Mode 60 Hz Rejection8  
Common-Mode Voltage Range9  
Absolute AIN/REF IN Voltage8  
dB  
dB  
dB  
dB  
V
For filter notches of 25 Hz, 50 Hz, 0.02 × fNOTCH  
For filter notches of 20 Hz, 60 Hz, 0.02 × fNOTCH  
For filter notches of 25 Hz, 50 Hz, 0.02 × fNOTCH  
For filter notches of 20 Hz, 60 Hz, 0.02 × fNOTCH  
AIN for the BUF bit of setup register = 0 and REF IN  
AIN for the BUF bit of setup register = 0 and REF IN  
BUF bit of setup register = 1  
98  
150  
150  
AGND  
AVDD  
AGND – 0.03  
AGND + 0.05  
AVDD + 0.03  
AVDD − 1.5  
V
Absolute/Common-Mode AIN  
Voltage9  
V
AIN DC Input Current8  
nA  
1
AIN Sampling Capacitance8  
pF  
10  
AIN Differential Voltage Range10  
0 to +VREF/GAIN11  
VREF/GAIN  
GAIN × fCLK IN/64  
fCLK IN/8  
nom  
nom  
B
Unipolar input range ( /U bit of setup register = 1)  
B
Bipolar input range ( /U bit of setup register = 0)  
AIN Input Sampling Rate, fS  
REF IN(+) − REF IN(−) Voltage  
For gains of 1 and 2  
For gains of 32 and 128  
2.5  
V nom  
1% for specified performance; functional with  
lower VREF  
REF IN Input Sampling Rate, fS  
LOGIC INPUTS  
fCLK IN/64  
Input Current  
10  
μA  
All Inputs Except MCLK IN  
VINL, Input Low Voltage  
VINL, Input Low Voltage  
VINH, Input High Voltage  
VINH, Input High Voltage  
MCLK IN Only  
0.8  
0.4  
V
V
V
V
DVDD = 5 V  
DVDD = 3.3 V  
DVDD = 5 V  
2.4  
2.0  
VINL, Input Low Voltage  
VINL, Input Low Voltage  
VINH, Input High Voltage  
VINH, Input High Voltage  
0.8  
0.4  
V
V
V
V
DVDD = 5 V  
DVDD = 3.3 V  
DVDD = 5 V  
DVDD = 3.3 V  
3.5  
2.5  
Rev. D | Page 3 of 40  
 
AD7715  
Parameter1  
Min  
Typ  
Max  
Unit  
Conditions/Comments  
LOGIC OUTPUTS (Including MCLK OUT)  
VOL, Output Low Voltage  
VOL, Output Low Voltage  
VOH, Output High Voltage  
VOH, Output High Voltage  
Floating State Leakage Current  
Floating State Output Capacitance13  
Data Output Coding  
0.4  
0.4  
V
ISINK = 800 μA except for MCLK OUT12; DVDD = 5 V  
ISINK = 100 μA except for MCLK OUT12; DVDD = 3.3 V  
ISOURCE = 200 μA except for MCLK OUT12; DVDD = 5 V  
ISOURCE = 100 μA except for MCLK OUT12; DVDD = 3.3 V  
V
V
4.0  
V
DVDD − 0.6  
10  
μA  
pF  
9
Binary  
Offset binary  
Unipolar mode  
Bipolar mode  
1 Temperature range as follows: A version, −40°C to +85°C.  
2 A calibration is effectively a conversion, so these errors are of the order of the conversion noise shown in Table 15 to Table 22. This applies after calibration at the  
temperature of interest.  
3 Recalibration at any temperature removes these drift errors.  
4 Positive full-scale error includes zero-scale errors (unipolar offset error or bipolar zero error) and applies to both unipolar and bipolar input ranges.  
5 Full-scale drift includes zero-scale drift (unipolar offset drift or bipolar zero drift) and applies to both unipolar and bipolar input ranges.  
6 Gain error does not include zero-scale errors. It is calculated as full-scale error–unipolar offset error for unipolar ranges and full-scale error–bipolar zero error for  
bipolar ranges.  
7 Gain error drift does not include unipolar offset drift/bipolar zero drift. It is effectively the drift of the part if zero scale calibrations only were performed.  
8 These numbers are guaranteed by design and/or characterization.  
9 This common-mode voltage range is allowed provided that the input voltage on AIN(+) or AIN(−) does not go more positive than AVDD + 30 mV or go more negative  
than AGND − 30 mV.  
10 The analog input voltage range on AIN(+) is given here with respect to the voltage on AIN(−). The absolute voltage on the analog inputs should not go more positive  
than AVDD + 30 mV or go more negative than AGND − 30 mV.  
11  
V
= REF IN(+) − REF IN(−).  
REF  
12 These logic output levels apply to the MCLK OUT only when it is loaded with one CMOS load.  
13 Sample tested at 25°C to ensure compliance.  
Rev. D | Page 4 of 40  
 
AD7715  
AD7715-3  
AVDD = 3 V, DVDD = 3 V, REF IN (+) = 1.25 V; REF IN(−) = AGND; fCLK IN = 2.4576 MHz, unless otherwise noted. All specifications TMIN  
to TMAX, unless otherwise noted.  
Table 2.  
Parameter1  
Min  
Typ  
Max  
Unit  
Conditions/Comments  
STATIC PERFORMANCE  
No Missing Codes  
Output Noise  
16  
Bits  
Guaranteed by design; filter notch ≤ 60 Hz  
Depends on filter cutoffs and selected gain  
Filter notch ≤ 60 Hz  
See Table 18 to Table 22  
Integral Nonlinearity  
Unipolar Offset Error2  
Unipolar Offset Drift3  
Bipolar Zero Error2  
Bipolar Zero Drift3  
Positive Full-Scale Error2, 4  
Full-Scale Drift3, 5  
Gain Error2, 6  
0.0015  
% of FSR  
μV/°C  
μV/°C  
See Table 15 to Table 22  
0.2  
See Table 15 to Table 22  
0.2  
See Table 15 to Table 22  
0.2  
μV/°C  
See Table 15 to Table 22  
0.2  
Gain Drift3, 7  
ppm of  
FSR/°C  
Bipolar Negative Full-Scale Error2  
Bipolar Negative Full-Scale Drift3  
0.003  
% of FSR  
μV/°C  
Typically 0.0004%  
1
For gains of 1 and 2  
0.6  
μV/°C  
For gains of 32 and 128  
Specifications for AIN and REF IN unless noted  
At dc; tpically 102 dB  
ANALOG INPUTS/REFERENCE INPUTS  
Input Common-Mode Rejection  
(CMR)  
90  
dB  
Normal-Mode 50 Hz Rejection8  
Normal-Mode 60 Hz Rejection8  
Common-Mode 50 Hz Rejection8  
Common-Mode 60 Hz Rejection8  
Common-Mode Voltage Range9  
Absolute AIN/REF IN Voltage8  
98  
dB  
dB  
dB  
dB  
V
For filter notches of 25 Hz, 50 Hz, 0.02 × fNOTCH  
For filter notches of 20 Hz, 60 Hz, 0.02 × fNOTCH  
For filter notches of 25 Hz, 50 Hz, 0.02 × fNOTCH  
For filter notches of 20 Hz, 60 Hz, 0.02 × fNOTCH  
AIN for BUF bit of setup register = 0 and REF IN  
AIN for BUF bit of setup register = 0 and REF IN  
BUF bit of setup register = 1  
98  
150  
150  
AGND  
AVDD  
AGND − 0.03  
AGND + 0.05  
AVDD + 0.03  
AVDD − 1.5  
V
Absolute/Common-Mode AIN  
Voltage9  
V
AIN DC Input Current8  
1
nA  
AIN Sampling Capacitance8  
AIN Differential Voltage Range10  
10  
pF  
0 to  
nom  
Unipolar input range (B/U bit of setup register = 1)  
Bipolar input range (B/U bit of setup register = 0)  
+VREF/GAIN11  
VREF/GAIN  
nom  
AIN Input Sampling Rate, fS  
REF IN(+) − REF IN(−) Voltage  
GAIN × fCLK IN/64  
fCLK IN/8  
For gains of 1 and 2  
For gains of 32 and 128  
1.25  
V nom  
1% for specified performance; functional with  
lower VREF  
REF IN Input Sampling Rate, fS  
LOGIC INPUTS  
fCLK IN/64  
Input Current  
10  
μA  
All Inputs Except MCLK IN  
VINL, Input Low Voltage  
VINH, Input High Voltage  
MCLK IN Only  
0.8  
V
V
2.0  
2.5  
VINL, Input Low Voltage  
VINH, Input High Voltage  
0.4  
V
V
Rev. D | Page 5 of 40  
 
AD7715  
Parameter1  
Min  
Typ  
Max  
0.4  
Unit  
Conditions/Comments  
LOGIC OUTPUTS (Including MCLK OUT)  
VOL, Output Low Voltage  
VOH, Output High Voltage  
Floating State Leakage Current  
Floating State Output Capacitance13  
Data Output Coding  
V
ISINK = 100 μA except for MCLK OUT12  
ISOURCE = 100 μA except for MCLK OUT12  
DVDD − 0.6  
V
10  
μA  
pF  
9
Binary  
Unipolar mode  
Bipolar mode  
Offset binary  
1 Temperature range as follows: A version, −40°C to +85°C.  
2 A calibration is effectively a conversion, so these errors are of the order of the conversion noise shown in Table 15 to Table 22. This applies after calibration at the  
temperature of interest.  
3 Recalibration at any temperature removes these drift errors.  
4 Positive full-scale error includes zero-scale errors (unipolar offset error or bipolar zero error) and applies to both unipolar and bipolar input ranges.  
5 Full-scale drift includes zero-scale drift (unipolar offset drift or bipolar zero drift) and applies to both unipolar and bipolar input ranges.  
6 Gain error does not include zero-scale errors. It is calculated as full-scale error–unipolar offset error for unipolar ranges and Full-Scale Error–Bipolar Zero Error for  
bipolar ranges.  
7 Gain error drift does not include unipolar offset drift/bipolar zero drift. It is effectively the drift of the part if zero scale calibrations only were performed.  
8 These numbers are guaranteed by design and/or characterization.  
9 This common-mode voltage range is allowed provided that the input voltage on AIN(+) or AIN(−) does not go more positive than AVDD + 30 mV or go more negative  
than AGND − 30 mV.  
10 The analog input voltage range on AIN(+) is given here with respect to the voltage on AIN(−). The absolute voltage on the analog inputs should not go more positive  
than AVDD + 30 mV or go more negative than AGND − 30 mV.  
11  
V
= REF IN(+) − REF IN(−).  
REF  
12 These logic output levels apply to the MCLK OUT only when it is loaded with one CMOS load.  
13 Sample tested at 25°C to ensure compliance.  
Rev. D | Page 6 of 40  
AD7715  
AVDD = 3 V to 5 V, DVDD = 3 V to 5 V, REF IN(+) = 1.25 V (AD7715-3) or 2.5 V (AD7715-5); REF IN(−) = AGND; MCLK IN = 1 MHz to  
2.4576 MHz, unless otherwise noted. All specifications TMIN to TMAX, unless otherwise noted.  
Table 3.  
Min  
Max  
Parameter  
Typ  
Unit  
Conditions/Comments  
SYSTEM CALIBRATION  
Positive Full-Scale Calibration Limit1  
(1.05 ×  
VREF)/GAIN  
V
V
V
V
V
GAIN Is the selected PGA gain (1, 2, 32, or 128)  
GAIN Is the selected PGA gain (1, 2, 32, or 128)  
GAIN Is the selected PGA gain (1, 2, 32, or 128)  
GAIN Is the selected PGA gain (1, 2, 32, or 128)  
GAIN Is the selected PGA gain (1, 2, 32, or 128)  
Negative Full-Scale Calibration Limit1  
Offset Calibration Limit2  
−(1.05 ×  
VREF)/GAIN  
−(1.05 ×  
VREF)/GAIN  
Input Span2  
0.8 ×  
VREF/GAIN  
(2.1 × VREF)/GAIN  
POWER REQUIREMENTS  
Power Supply Voltages  
AVDD Voltage (AD7715-3)  
AVDD Voltage (AD7715-5)  
DVDD Voltage  
3
3.6  
V
V
V
For specified performance  
For specified performance  
For specified performance  
4.75  
3
5.25  
5.25  
Power Supply Currents  
AVDD Current  
AVDD = 3.3 V or 5 V. gain = 1 to 128 (fCLK IN = 1 MHz) or  
gain = 1 or 2 (fCLK IN = 2.4576 MHz)  
0.27  
0.6  
mA  
mA  
Typically 0.2 mA; BUF bit of the setup register = 0  
Typically 0.4 mA; BUF bit of the setup register = 1, AVDD  
= 3.3 V or 5 V; gain = 32 or 128 (fCLK IN = 2.4576 MHz)3  
0.5  
1.1  
mA  
mA  
Typically 0.3 mA; BUF bit of the setup register = 0  
Typically 0.8 mA; BUF bit of the setup register = 1  
Digital inputs = 0 V or DVDD; external MCLK IN  
Typically 0.15 mA. DVDD = 3.3 V. fCLK IN = 1 MHz  
Typically 0.3 mA. DVDD = 5 V. fCLK IN = 1 MHz  
DVDD Current4  
0.18  
0.4  
mA  
mA  
mA  
mA  
dB  
0.5  
Typically 0.4 mA. DVDD = 3.3 V. fCLK IN = 2.4576 MHz  
Typically 0.6 mA. DVDD = 5 V. fCLK IN = 2.4576 MHz  
0.8  
Power Supply Rejection5  
Depends on gain6  
Normal-Mode Power Dissipation4  
AVDD = DVDD = 3.3 V; digital inputs = 0 V or DVDD; external  
MCLK IN  
1.5  
mW  
mW  
mW  
mW  
BUF bit = 0. all gains 1 MHz clock  
2.65  
3.3  
BUF bit = 1. all gains 1 MHz clock  
BUF bit = 0. Gain = 32 or 128 @ fCLK IN = 2.4576 MHz  
BUF bit = 1. Gain = 32 or 128 @ fCLK IN = 2.4576 MHz  
5.3  
Normal-Mode Power Dissipation4  
AVDD = DVDD = 5 V. digital inputs = 0 V or DVDD; external  
MCLK IN  
3.25  
5
mW  
mW  
mW  
mW  
μA  
BUF bit = 0; all gains 1 MHz clock  
BUF bit = 1; all gains 1 MHz clock  
6.5  
9.5  
20  
BUF bit = 0; gain = 32 or 128 @ fCLK IN = 2.4576 MHz  
BUF bit = 1; gain = 32 or 128 @ fCLK IN = 2.4576 MHz  
External MCLK IN = 0 V or DVDD. typically 10 μA; VDD = 5 V  
External MCLK IN = 0 V or DVDD. typically 5 μA; VDD = 3.3 V  
Standby (Power-Down) Current7  
Standby (Power-Down) Current7  
10  
μA  
1 After calibration, if the analog input exceeds positive full scale, the converter outputs all 1s. If the analog input is less than negative full scale, then the device outputs  
all 0s.  
2 These calibration and span limits apply provided the absolute voltage on the analog inputs does not exceed AVDD + 30 mV or go more negative than AGND − 30 mV.  
The offset calibration limit applies to both the unipolar zero point and the bipolar zero point.  
3 Assumes CLK Bit of setup register is set to correct status corresponding to the master clock frequency.  
4 When using a crystal or ceramic resonator across the MCLK pins as the clock source for the device, the DVDD current and power dissipation will vary depending on the  
crystal or resonator type (see the Clocking and Oscillator Circuit section).  
5 Measured at dc and applies in the selected pass-band. PSRR at 50 Hz exceeds 120 dB with filter notches of 25 Hz or 50 Hz. PSRR at 60 Hz exceeds 120 dB with filter  
notches of 20 Hz or 60 Hz.  
6 PSRR depends on gain. Gain of 1:85 dB typical; gain of 2:90 dB typical; gains of 32 and 128:95 dB typical.  
7 If the external master clock continues to run in standby mode, the standby current increases to 50 μA typical. When using a crystal or ceramic resonator across the  
MCLK pins as the clock source for the device, the internal oscillator continues to run in standby mode and the power dissipation depends on the crystal or resonator  
type (see the Standby Mode section).  
Rev. D | Page 7 of 40  
AD7715  
TIMING CHARACTERISTICS  
DVDD = 3 V to 5.25 V; AVDD = 3 V to 5.25 V; AGND = DGND = 0 V; fCLKIN = 2.4576 MHz; Input Logic 0 = 0 V, Logic 1 = DVDD, unless  
otherwise noted.  
Table 4.  
Limit at TMIN, TMAX  
(A Version)  
Parameter1, 2  
Unit  
Conditions/Comments  
3, 4  
fCLKIN  
400  
kHz min  
MHz max  
ns min  
ns min  
ns nom  
ns min  
Master clock frequency: crystal oscillator or externally supplied for specified  
performance  
2.5  
tCLK IN LO  
tCLK IN HI  
0.4 × tCLK IN  
0.4 × tCLK IN  
500 × tCLK IN  
100  
Master clock input low time; tCLK IN = 1/fCLK IN  
Master clock input high time  
DRDY high time  
t1  
RESET pulsewidth  
t2  
Read Operation  
DRDY to CS setup time  
0
ns min  
ns min  
ns min  
ns max  
ns max  
ns min  
ns min  
ns min  
ns min  
ns max  
ns max  
ns max  
t3  
t4  
t5  
CS falling edge to SCLK rising edge setup time  
SCLK falling edge to data valid delay  
DVDD = 5 V  
DVDD = 3.3 V  
SCLK high pulsewidth  
120  
0
80  
100  
100  
100  
0
5
t6  
t7  
t8  
SCLK low pulsewidth  
CS rising edge to SCLK rising edge hold time  
Bus relinquish time after SCLK rising edge  
DVDD = +5 V  
DVDD = +3.3 V  
SCLK falling edge to DRDY high7  
6
t9  
10  
60  
100  
100  
t10  
Write Operation  
CS falling edge to SCLK rising edge setup time  
Data valid to SCLK rising edge setup time  
Data valid to SCLK rising edge hold time  
SCLK high pulsewidth  
SCLK low pulsewidth  
CS rising edge to SCLK rising edge hold time  
120  
30  
20  
100  
100  
0
ns min  
ns min  
ns min  
ns min  
ns min  
ns min  
t11  
t12  
t13  
t14  
t15  
t16  
1 Sample tested at +25°C to ensure compliance. All input signals are specified with tr = tf = 5 ns (10% to 90% of DVDD) and timed from a voltage level of 1.6 V.  
2 See Figure 8 and Figure 9.  
3 CLKIN Duty Cycle range is 45% to 55%. CLKIN must be supplied whenever the AD7715 is not in standby mode. If no clock is present in this case, the device can draw  
higher current than specified and possibly become uncalibrated.  
4 The AD7715 is production tested with fCLKIN at 2.4576 MHz (1 MHz for some IDD tests). It is guaranteed by characterization to operate at 400 kHz.  
5 These numbers are measured with the load circuit of Figure 2 and defined as the time required for the output to cross the VOL or VOH limits.  
6 These numbers are derived from the measured time taken by the data output to change 0.5 V when loaded with the circuit of Figure 2. The measured number is then  
extrapolated back to remove effects of charging or discharging the 50 pF capacitor. This means that the times quoted in the timing characteristics are the true bus  
relinquish times of the part and as such are independent of external bus loading capacitances.  
7 DRDY  
DRDY  
returns high after the first read from the device after an output update. The same data can be read again, if required, while  
is high although take care that  
subsequent reads do not occur close to the next output update.  
I
(800µA AT DV  
= 5V  
DD  
SINK  
100µA AT DV = 3.3V)  
DD  
TO  
OUTPUT  
PIN  
+1.6V  
50pF  
I
(200µA AT DV  
100µA AT DV  
= 5V  
= 3.3V)  
SOURCE  
DD  
DD  
Figure 2. Load Circuit for Access Time and Bus Relinquish Time  
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AD7715  
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS  
TA = 25°C, unless otherwise noted.  
Stresses above those listed under Absolute Maximum Ratings  
may cause permanent damage to the device. This is a stress  
rating only; functional operation of the device at these or any  
other conditions above those indicated in the operational  
section of this specification is not implied. Exposure to absolute  
maximum rating conditions for extended periods may affect  
device reliability.  
Table 5.  
Parameter  
Rating  
AVDD to AGND  
−0.3 V to +7 V  
AVDD to DGND  
−0.3 V to +7 V  
AVDD to DVDD  
−0.3 V to +7 V  
DVDD to AGND  
−0.3 V to +7 V  
DVDD to DGND  
−0.3 V to +7 V  
ESD CAUTION  
DGND to AGND  
−0.3 V to +7 V  
Analog Input Voltage to AGND  
Reference Input Voltage to AGND  
Digital Input Voltage to DGND  
Digital Output Voltage to DGND  
Operating Temperature Range  
Commercial (A Version)  
Storage Temperature Range  
Junction Temperature  
−0.3 V to AVDD + 0.3 V  
−0.3 V to AVDD + 0.3 V  
−0.3 V to DVDD + 0.3 V  
−0.3V to DVDD + 0.3 V  
−40°C to +85°C  
−65°C to +150°C  
150°C  
Plastic DIP Package, Power Dissipation  
θJA Thermal Impedance  
Lead Temperature, (Soldering, 10 sec)  
SOIC Package, Power Dissipation  
θJA Thermal Impedance  
Lead Temperature, Reflow Soldering  
TSSOP Package, Power Dissipation  
θJA Thermal Impedance  
Lead Temperature, Reflow Soldering  
Power Dissipation (Any Package) to +75°C  
ESD Rating  
450 mW  
105°C/W  
260°C  
450 mW  
75°C/W  
260°C  
450 mW  
128°C/W  
+260°C  
450 mW  
>4000 V  
Rev. D | Page 9 of 40  
 
AD7715  
PIN CONFIGURATION AND FUNCTION DESCRIPTIONS  
SCLK  
MCLK IN  
MCLK OUT  
CS  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
16 DGND  
15 DV  
DD  
DIN  
14  
13  
12  
AD7715  
TOP VIEW  
(Not to Scale)  
DOUT  
DRDY  
RESET  
AV  
DD  
11 AGND  
AIN(+)  
AIN(–)  
10  
9
REF IN(–)  
REF IN(+)  
Figure 3. Pin Configuration  
Table 6. Pin Function Descriptions  
Pin  
No.  
Mnemonic Description  
1
SCLK  
Serial Clock. Logic input. An external serial clock is applied to this input to access serial data from the AD7715. This  
serial clock can be a continuous clock with all data transmitted in a continuous train of pulses. Alternatively, it can be a  
noncontinuous clock with the information being transmitted to the AD7715 in smaller batches of data.  
2
MCLK IN  
Master Clock Signal for the Device. This can be provided in the form of a crystal/resonator or external clock. A  
crystal/resonator can be tied across the MCLK IN and MCLK OUT pins. Alternatively, the MCLK IN pin can be driven  
with a CMOS-compatible clock and MCLK OUT left unconnected. The part is specified with clock input frequencies of  
both 1 MHz and 2.4576 MHz.  
3
4
MCLK OUT When the master clock for the device is a crystal/resonator, the crystal/resonator is connected between MCLK IN and  
MCLK OUT. If an external clock is applied to MCLK IN, MCLK OUT provides an inverted clock signal. This clock can be  
used to provide a clock source for external circuitry.  
CS  
Chip Select. Active low logic input used to select the AD7715. With this input hardwired low, the AD7715 can operate  
in its three-wire interface mode with SCLK, DIN, and DOUT used to interface to the device. CS can be used to select  
the device in systems with more than one device on the serial bus or as a frame synchronization signal in  
communicating with the AD7715.  
5
RESET  
Logic Input. Active low input which resets the control logic, interface logic, calibration coefficients, digital filter, and  
analog modulator of the part to power-on status.  
6
7
8
9
AVDD  
Analog Positive Supply Voltage, 3.3 V nominal (AD7715-3) or 5 V nominal (AD7715-5).  
Analog Input. Positive input of the programmable gain differential analog input to the AD7715.  
Analog Input. Negative input of the programmable gain differential analog input to the AD7715.  
Reference Input. Positive input of the differential reference input to the AD7715. The reference input is differential  
with the provision that REF IN(+) must be greater than REF IN(–). REF IN(+) can lie anywhere between AVDD and AGND.  
AIN(+)  
AIN(−)  
REF IN(+)  
10  
11  
12  
REF IN(−)  
AGND  
Reference Input. Negative input of the differential reference input to the AD7715. The REF IN(−) can lie anywhere  
between AVDD and AGND provided REF IN(+) is greater than REF IN(–).  
Ground Reference Point for Analog Circuitry. For correct operation of the AD7715, no voltage on any of the other pins  
should go more than 30 mV negative with respect to AGND.  
Logic Output. A logic low on this output indicates that a new output word is available from the AD7715 data register.  
The DRDY pin returns high upon completion of a read operation of a full output word. If no data read has taken place  
between output updates, the DRDY line returns high for 500 × tCLK IN cycles prior to the next output update. While  
DRDY is high, a read operation should not be attempted or in progress to avoid reading from the data register as it is  
being updated. The DRDY line returns low again when the update has taken place. DRDY is also used to indicate when  
the AD7715 has completed its on-chip calibration sequence.  
DRDY  
13  
14  
DOUT  
DIN  
Serial data output with serial data being read from the output shift register on the part. This output shift register can  
contain information from the setup register, communications register or data register depending on the register  
selection bits of the communications register.  
Serial data input with serial data being written to the input shift register on the part. Data from this input shift register  
is transferred to the setup register or communications register depending on the register selection bits of the  
communications register.  
15  
16  
DVDD  
DGND  
Digital Supply Voltage, 3.3 V or 5 V nominal.  
Ground reference point for digital circuitry.  
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AD7715  
TERMINOLOGY  
Positive Full-Scale Overrange  
Positive full-scale overrange is the amount of overhead available  
to handle input voltages on AIN(+) input greater than AIN−) +  
Integral Nonlinearity  
This is the maximum deviation of any code from a straight  
line passing through the endpoints of the transfer function.  
The endpoints of the transfer function are zero-scale (not to  
be confused with bipolar zero), a point 0.5 LSB below the first  
code transition (000 … 000 to 000 … 001) and Full-Scale, a  
point 0.5 LSB above the last code transition (111 … 110 to 111  
… 111). The error is expressed as a percentage of full scale.  
V
REF/GAIN (for example, noise peaks or excess voltages due  
to system gain errors in system calibration routines) without  
introducing errors due to overloading the analog modulator  
or overflowing the digital filter.  
Negative Full-Scale Overrange  
This is the amount of overhead available to handle voltages  
on AIN(+) below AIN(−) −VREF/GAIN without overloading the  
analog modulator or overflowing the digital filter. Note that the  
analog input accepts negative voltage peaks even in the unipolar  
mode provided that AIN(+) is greater than AIN(−) and greater  
than AGND − 30 mV.  
Positive Full-Scale Error  
Positive Full-Scale Error is the deviation of the last code  
transition (111 . . . 110 to 111 . . . 111) from the ideal AIN(+)  
voltage (AIN(−) + VREF/GAIN −3/2 LSBs). It applies to both  
unipolar and bipolar analog input ranges.  
Unipolar Offset Error  
Offset Calibration Range  
Unipolar Offset Error is the deviation of the first code transition  
from the ideal AIN(+) voltage (AIN(−) + 0.5 LSB) when operating  
in the unipolar mode.  
In the system calibration modes, the AD7715 calibrates its  
offset with respect to the analog input. The offset calibration  
range specification defines the range of voltages that the AD7715  
can accept and still calibrate offset accurately.  
Bipolar Zero Error  
This is the deviation of the midscale transition (0111 . . . 111 to  
1000 . . . 000) from the ideal AIN(+) voltage (AIN(−) − 0.5 LSB)  
when operating in the bipolar mode.  
Full-Scale Calibration Range  
This is the range of voltages that the AD7715 can accept in the  
system calibration mode and still calibrate full scale correctly.  
Gain Error  
Input Span  
This is a measure of the span error of the ADC. It includes full-  
scale errors but not zero-scale errors. For unipolar input ranges  
it is defined as (full scale error—unipolar offset error) while for  
bipolar input ranges it is defined as (full-scale error—bipolar  
zero error).  
In system calibration schemes, two voltages applied in sequence  
to the AD7715’s analog input define the analog input range. The  
input span specification defines the minimum and maximum  
input voltages from zero to full scale that the AD7715 can accept  
and still calibrate gain accurately.  
Bipolar Negative Full-Scale Error  
This is the deviation of the first code transition from the ideal  
AIN(+) voltage (AIN(−) − VREF/GAIN + 0.5 LSB), when  
operating in the bipolar mode.  
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AD7715  
ON-CHIP REGISTERS  
The AD7715 contains four on-chip registers, which can be  
accessed by via the serial port on the part. The first of these  
is a communications register that decides whether the next  
operation is a read or write operation and also decides which  
register the read or write operation accesses. All communi-  
cations to the part must start with a write operation to the  
communications register. After power-on or RESET, the  
device expects a write to its communications register. The data  
written to this register determines whether the next operation  
to the part is a write or a read operation and also determines to  
which register this read or write operation occurs. Therefore,  
write access to any of the other registers on the part starts with  
a write operation to the communications register followed by a  
write to the selected register. A read operation from any register  
on the part (including the communications register itself and  
the output data register) starts with a write operation to the  
communications register followed by a read operation from the  
selected register. The communication register also controls the  
DRDY  
standby mode and the operating gain of the part. The  
status  
is also available by reading from the communications register. The  
second register is a setup register that determines calibration  
modes, filter selection and bipolar/unipolar operation. The  
third register is the data register from which the output data  
from the part is accessed. The final register is a test register  
that is accessed when testing the device. It is advised that the  
user does not attempt to access or change the contents of the  
test register as it may lead to unspecified operation of the  
device. The registers are discussed in more detail in the  
following sections.  
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AD7715  
COMMUNICATIONS REGISTER (RS1, RS0 = 0, 0)  
The communications register is an eight-bit register from which data can either be read or to which data can be written. All communica-  
tions to the part must start with a write operation to the communications register. The data written to the communications register  
determines whether the next operation is a read or write operation and to which register this operation takes place. Once the subsequent  
read or write operation to the selected register is complete, the interface returns to where it expects a write operation to the communications  
register. This is the default state of the interface, and on power-up or after a reset, the AD7715 is in this default state waiting for a write  
operation to the communications register. In situations where the interface sequence is lost, if a write operation to the device of sufficient  
duration (containing at least 32 serial clock cycles) takes place with DIN high, the AD7715 returns to this default state. Table 7 outlines  
the bit designations for the communications register.  
Table 7. Communications Register  
0/DRDY  
ZERO  
RS1  
RS0  
R/W  
STBY  
G1  
G0  
Table 8.  
Bit Name Description  
DRDY  
For a write operation, a 0 must be written to this bit so that the write operation to the communications register actually takes  
place. If a 1 is written to this bit, the part will not clock on to subsequent bits in the register. Instead, it stays at this bit location  
until a 0 is written to this bit. Once a 0 is written to this bit, the next 7 bits are loaded to the communications register. For a read  
0/  
DRDY  
DRDY  
operation, this bit provides the status of the  
flag from the part. The status of this bit is the same as the  
output pin.  
ZERO  
For a write operation, a 0 must be written to this bit for correct operation of the part. Failure to do this results in unspecified  
operation of the device. For a read operation, a 0 is read back from this bit location.  
RS1, RS0  
Register Selection Bits. These bits select to which one of four on-chip registers the next read or write operation takes place as  
shown in Table 9 along with the register size. When the read or write to the selected register is complete, the part returns to  
where it is waiting for a write operation to the Communications Register. It does not remain in a state where it continues to  
access the selected register.  
W
R/  
Read/Write Select. This bit selects whether the next operation  
is a read or write operation to the selected register. A 0 indicates a write cycle as the next operation to the appropriate register,  
while a 1 indicates a read operation from the appropriate register.  
STBY  
Standby. Writing a 1 to this bit puts the part in its standby or power-down mode. In this mode, the part consumes only  
10 μA of power supply current. The part retains its calibration and control word information when in STANDBY. Writing a 0 to  
this bit places the part in its normal operating mode. The default value for this bit after power-on or RESET is 0.  
G1, G0  
Gain Select bits. See Table 10.  
Table 9. Register Section  
RS1  
RS0  
Register  
Register Size  
8 bits  
8 bits  
0
0
1
0
1
0
Communications register  
Setup register  
Test register  
8 bits  
1
1
Data register  
16 bits  
Table 10.  
G2  
G1  
Gain Setting  
0
0
1
1
0
1
0
1
1
2
32  
128  
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AD7715  
SETUP REGISTER (RS1, RS0 = 0, 1); POWER ON/RESET STATUS: 28 HEX  
The setup register is an eight-bit register from which data can either be read or to which data can be written. This register controls the  
setup that the device is to operate in such as the calibration mode, and output rate, unipolar/bipolar operation etc. Table 11 outlines the  
bit designations for the setup register.  
Table 11. Setup Register  
MD1  
MD0  
CLK  
FS1  
FS0  
B/U  
BUF  
FSYNC  
Table 12.  
Bit Name  
Description  
MD1, MD0 Mode select bits. These bits select the operating mode of the AD7715 (see Table 13).  
CLK  
The clock bit (CLK) should be set in accordance with the operating frequency of the AD7715. If the device has a master clock  
frequency of 2.4576 MHz, then this bit should be set to a 1. If the device has a master clock frequency of 1 MHz, then this bit  
should be set to a 0. This bit sets up the correct scaling currents for a given master clock and also chooses (along with FS1 and  
FS0) the output update rate for the device. If this bit is not set correctly for the master clock frequency of the device, then the  
device may not operate to specification. The default value for this bit after power-on or reset is 1.  
FS1, FS0  
Along with the CLK bit, FS1 and FS0 determine the output update rate, filter first notch and −3 dB frequency as outlined in  
Table 14. The on-chip digital filter provides a sinc3 (or (Sinx/x)3) filter response. In association with the gain selection, it also  
determines the output noise (and therefore, the resolution) of the device. Changing the filter notch frequency, as well as the  
selected gain, impacts resolution. Table 15 through Table 22 show the effect of the filter notch frequency and gain on the  
output noise and effective resolution of the part. The output data rate (or effective conversion time) for the device is equal  
to the frequency selected for the first notch of the filter. For example, if the first notch of the filter is selected at 50 Hz then a  
new word is available at a 50 Hz rate or every 20 ms. If the first notch is at 500 Hz, a new word is available every 2 ms. The  
default value for these bits is 1, 0.  
The settling-time of the filter to a full-scale step input change is worst case 4 × 1/(output data rate). For example, with the first  
filter notch at 50 Hz, the settling time of the filter to a full-scale step input change is 80 ms maximum. If the first notch is at  
500 Hz, the settling time of the filter to a full-scale input step is 8 ms max. This settling-time can be reduced to 3 × 1/(output  
data rate) by synchronizing the step input change to a reset of the digital filter. In other words, if the step input takes place  
with the FSYNC bit high, the settling-time time is 3 × 1/(output data rate) from when FSYNC returns low.  
The −3 dB frequency is determined by the programmed first notch frequency according to the relationship:  
filter −3 dB frequency = 0.262 × filter first notch frequency  
B/U  
BUF  
A 0 in this bipolar/unipolar operation bit selects bipolar operation. This is the default (power-on or reset) status of this bit. A 1  
in this bit selects unipolar operation.  
With this buffer control bit low, the on-chip buffer on the analog input is shorted out. With the buffer shorted out, the current  
flowing in the AVDD line is reduced to 250 μA (all gains at fCLK IN = 1 MHz and gain of 1 or 2 at fCLK IN = 2.4576 MHz) or 500 μA  
(gains of 32 and 128 @ fCLK IN = 2.4576 MHz) and the output noise from the part is at its lowest. When this bit is high, the on-  
chip buffer is in series with the analog input allowing the input to handle higher source impedances.  
FSYNC  
When this filter synchronization bit is high, the nodes of the digital filter, the filter control logic and the this bit goes low, the  
modulator and filter start to process data and a valid word is available in 3 × 1/(output update rate), that is, the settling-time of  
DRDY  
the filter. This FSYNC bit does not affect the digital interface and does not reset the  
output if it is low.  
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AD7715  
Table 13.  
MD1 MD0 Operating Mode  
0
0
Normal mode. This operating mode is the default mode of operation of the device whereby the device is performing normal  
conversions. The AD7705 is placed in this mode after power-on or reset.  
0
1
Self-calibration. This is a one step calibration sequence and when complete the part returns to normal mode with MD1 and  
DRDY  
DRDY  
MD0 returning to 0, 0. The  
output or bit goes high when calibration is initiated and returns low when this self-  
calibration is complete and a new valid word is available in the data register. The zero-scale calibration is performed at the  
selected gain on internally shorted (zeroed) inputs and the full-scale calibration is performed at the selected gain on an  
internally generated VREF/selected gain.  
1
1
0
1
Zero-scale system calibration. Zero-scale system calibration is performed at the selected gain on the input voltage provided  
at the analog input during this calibration sequence. This input voltage should remain stable for the duration of the  
DRDY  
DRDY  
calibration. The  
output or  
bit goes high when calibration is initiated and returns low when this zero-scale  
calibration is complete and a new valid word is available in the data register. At the end of the calibration, the part returns to  
normal mode with MD1 and MD0 returning to 0, 0.  
Full-scale system calibration. Full-scale system calibration is performed at the selected gain on the input voltage provided at  
the analog input during this calibration sequence. This input voltage should remain stable for the duration of the  
DRDY  
DRDY  
calibration. The  
output or  
bit goes high when calibration is initiated and returns low when this full-scale  
calibration is complete and a new valid word is available in the data register. At the end of the calibration, the part returns to  
normal mode with MD1 and MD0 returning to 0, 0.  
Table 14. Output Update Rates  
CLK1  
FS1  
FS0  
Output Update Rate  
20 Hz  
25 Hz  
100 Hz  
200 Hz  
50 Hz  
60 Hz  
250 Hz  
500 Hz  
−3 dB Filter Cutoff  
5.24 Hz  
6.55 Hz  
26.2 Hz  
52.4 Hz  
13.1 Hz  
15.7 Hz (default status)  
65.5 Hz  
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
0
0
1
1
0
0
1
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
131 Hz  
1 Assumes correct clock frequency at MCLK IN pin.  
TEST REGISTER (RS1, RS0 = 1, 0)  
DATA REGISTER (RS1, RS0 = 1, 1)  
The part contains a test register, which is used in testing the  
device. The user is advised not to change the status of any of the  
bits in this register from the default (power-on or reset) status  
of all 0s as the part will be placed in one of its test modes and  
will not operate correctly. If the part enters one of its test modes,  
The data register on the part is a read-only 16-bit register  
that contains the most up-to-date conversion result from the  
AD7715. If the communications register data sets up the part  
for a write operation to this register, a write operation must  
actually take place to return the part to where it is expecting  
a write operation to the communications register (the default  
state of the interface). However, the 16 bits of data written to  
the part will be ignored by the AD7715.  
RESET  
exercising  
will exit the part from the mode. An alterna-  
tive scheme for getting the part out of one of its test modes, is to  
reset the interface by writing 32 successive 1s to the part and  
then load all 0s to the test register.  
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AD7715  
OUTPUT NOISE  
the resolution for which there is no code flicker. They are not  
calculated based on rms noise but on peak-to-peak noise. The  
numbers given are for the bipolar input ranges with a VREF of  
2.5 V and for the BUF bit of the setup register = 0. These num-  
bers are typical, are generated at an analog input voltage of 0 V  
and are rounded to the nearest LSB.  
AD7715-5  
Table 15 shows the AD7715-5 output rms noise for the selecta-  
ble notch and −3 dB frequencies for the part, as selected by FS1  
and FS0 of the setup register. The numbers given are for the  
bipolar input ranges with a VREF of 2.5 V. These numbers are  
typical and are generated at a differential analog input voltage  
of 0 V with the part used in unbuffered mode (BUF bit of the  
setup register = 0). Table 16 meanwhile shows the output peak-  
to-peak noise for the selectable notch and −3 dB frequencies  
for the part. It is important to note that these numbers represent  
Meanwhile, Table 17 and Table 18 show rms noise and peak-  
to-peak resolution respectively with the AD7715-5 operating  
under the same conditions as above except that now the part is  
operating in buffered mode (BUF bit of the setup register = 1).  
Table 15. Output RMS Noise vs. Gain and Output Update Rate for AD7715-5 (Unbuffered Mode)  
Filter First Notch and Output Data Rate −3 dB Frequency Typical Output RMS Noise (μV)  
MCLK IN =  
2.4576 MHz  
50 Hz  
60 Hz  
250 Hz  
MCLK IN =  
1 MHz  
20 Hz  
25 Hz  
100 Hz  
200 Hz  
MCLK IN =  
2.4576 MHz  
13.1 Hz  
15.72 Hz  
65.5 Hz  
MCLK IN =  
1 MHz  
Gain = 1  
3.8  
4.8  
103  
530  
Gain = 2  
1.9  
2.4  
45  
250  
Gain = 32  
Gain = 128  
0.52  
0.62  
1.6  
5.5  
5.24 Hz  
6.55 Hz  
26.2 Hz  
52.4 Hz  
0.6  
0.6  
3.0  
18  
500 Hz  
131 Hz  
Table 16. Peak-to-Peak Resolution vs. Gain and Output Update Rate for AD7715-5 (Unbuffered Mode)  
Filter First Notch and Output Data Rate −3 dB Frequency Typical Peak-to-Peak Resolution in Bits  
MCLK IN =  
2.4576 MHz  
50 Hz  
60 Hz  
250 Hz  
MCLK IN =  
1 MHz  
20 Hz  
25 Hz  
100 Hz  
200 Hz  
MCLK IN =  
2.4576 MHz  
13.1 Hz  
15.72 Hz  
65.5 Hz  
MCLK IN =  
1 MHz  
Gain = 1  
Gain = 2  
Gain = 32  
Gain = 128  
5.24 Hz  
6.55 Hz  
26.2 Hz  
52.4 Hz  
16  
16  
13  
10  
16  
16  
13  
10  
16  
16  
13  
10  
14  
13  
12  
10  
500 Hz  
131 Hz  
Table 17. Output RMS Noise vs. Gain and Output Update Rate for AD7715-5 (Buffered Mode)  
Filter First Notch and Output Data Rate −3 dB Frequency Typical Output RMS Noise (μV)  
MCLK IN =  
2.4576 MHz  
50 Hz  
60 Hz  
250 Hz  
MCLK IN =  
1 MHz  
20 Hz  
25 Hz  
100 Hz  
200 Hz  
MCLK IN =  
2.4576 MHz  
13.1 Hz  
15.72 Hz  
65.5 Hz  
MCLK IN =  
1 MHz  
Gain = 1  
4.3  
5.1  
103  
550  
Gain = 2  
2.2  
3.1  
50  
280  
Gain = 32  
Gain = 128  
5.24 Hz  
6.55 Hz  
26.2 Hz  
52.4 Hz  
0.9  
1.0  
3.9  
18  
0.9  
1.0  
2.1  
6
500 Hz  
131 Hz  
Table 18. Peak-to-Peak Resolution vs. Gain and Output Update Rate for AD7715-5 (Buffered Mode)  
Filter First Notch and Output Data Rate −3 dB Frequency Typical Peak-to-Peak Resolution in Bits  
MCLK IN =  
2.4576 MHz  
50 Hz  
60 Hz  
250 Hz  
MCLK IN =  
1 MHz  
20 Hz  
25 Hz  
100 Hz  
200 Hz  
MCLK IN =  
2.4576 MHz  
13.1 Hz  
15.72 Hz  
65.5 Hz  
MCLK IN =  
1 MHz  
Gain = 1  
Gain = 2  
Gain = 32  
Gain = 128  
5.24 Hz  
6.55 Hz  
26.2 Hz  
52.4 Hz  
16  
16  
13  
10  
16  
16  
13  
10  
15  
15  
13  
10  
13  
13  
12  
10  
500 Hz  
131 Hz  
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AD7715  
for which there is no code flicker. They are not calculated based  
on rms noise but on peak-to-peak noise. The numbers given are  
for the bipolar input ranges with a VREF of 1.25 V and for the  
BUF bit of the setup register = 0. These numbers are typical,  
are generated at an analog input voltage of 0 V and are rounded  
to the nearest LSB.  
AD7715-3  
Table 19 shows the AD7715-3 output rms noise for the selecta-  
ble notch and 3 dB frequencies for the part, as selected by FS1  
and FS0 of the setup register. The numbers given are for the  
bipolar input ranges with a VREF of 1.25 V. These numbers are  
typical and are generated at an analog input voltage of 0 V with  
the part used in unbuffered mode (BUF bit of the setup register  
= 0). Table 20 meanwhile shows the output peak-to-peak noise  
for the selectable notch and 3 dB frequencies for the part. It is  
important to note that these numbers represent the resolution  
Meanwhile, Table 21 and Table 22 show rms noise and peak-  
to-peak resolution respectively with the AD7715-3 operating  
under the same conditions as above except that now the part is  
operating in buffered mode (BUF bit of the setup register = 1).  
Table 19. Output RMS Noise vs. Gain and Output Update Rate for AD7715-3 (Unbuffered Mode)  
Filter First Notch and Output Data Rate −3 dB Frequency Typical Output RMS Noise (μV)  
MCLK IN =  
2.4576 MHz  
50 Hz  
60 Hz  
250 Hz  
MCLK IN =  
1 MHz  
20 Hz  
25 Hz  
100 Hz  
200 Hz  
MCLK IN =  
2.4576 MHz  
13.1 Hz  
15.72 Hz  
65.5 Hz  
MCLK IN =  
1 MHz  
Gain = 1  
3.0  
3.4  
45  
270  
Gain = 2  
1.7  
2.1  
20  
135  
Gain = 32  
0.7  
0.7  
2.2  
9.7  
Gain = 128  
5.24 Hz  
6.55 Hz  
26.2 Hz  
52.4 Hz  
0.65  
0.7  
1.6  
500 Hz  
131 Hz  
3.3  
Table 20. Peak-to-Peak Resolution vs. Gain and Output Update Rate for AD7715-3 (Unbuffered Mode)  
Filter First Notch and Output Data Rate −3 dB Frequency Typical Peak-to-Peak Resolution in Bits  
MCLK IN =  
2.4576 MHz  
50 Hz  
60 Hz  
250 Hz  
MCLK IN =  
1 MHz  
20 Hz  
25 Hz  
100 Hz  
200 Hz  
MCLK IN =  
2.4576 MHz  
13.1 Hz  
15.72 Hz  
65.5 Hz  
MCLK IN =  
1 MHz  
Gain = 1  
Gain = 2  
Gain = 32  
Gain = 128  
5.24 Hz  
6.55 Hz  
26.2 Hz  
52.4 Hz  
16  
16  
13  
11  
16  
16  
13  
11  
14  
14  
13  
10  
12  
12  
11  
10  
500 Hz  
131 Hz  
Table 21. Output RMS Noise vs. Gain and Output Update Rate for AD7715-3 (Buffered Mode)  
Filter First Notch and Output Data Rate −3 dB Frequency Typical Output RMS Noise (μV)  
MCLK IN =  
2.4576 MHz  
50 Hz  
60 Hz  
250 Hz  
MCLK IN =  
1 MHz  
20 Hz  
25 Hz  
100 Hz  
200 Hz  
MCLK IN =  
2.4576 MHz  
13.1 Hz  
15.72 Hz  
65.5 Hz  
MCLK IN =  
1 MHz  
Gain = 1  
4.5  
5.1  
50  
270  
Gain = 2  
2.4  
2.9  
25  
135  
Gain = 32  
Gain = 128  
5.24 Hz  
6.55 Hz  
26.2 Hz  
52.4 Hz  
0.9  
0.9  
2.6  
9.7  
0.9  
1.0  
2
500 Hz  
131 Hz  
3.3  
Table 22. Peak-to-Peak Resolution vs. Gain and Output Update Rate for AD7715-3 (Buffered Mode)  
Filter First Notch and Output Data Rate −3 dB Frequency Typical Peak-to-Peak Resolution in Bits  
MCLK IN =  
2.4576 MHz  
50 Hz  
60 Hz  
250 Hz  
MCLK IN =  
1 MHz  
20 Hz  
25 Hz  
100 Hz  
200 Hz  
MCLK IN =  
2.4576 MHz  
13.1 Hz  
15.72 Hz  
65.5 Hz  
MCLK IN =  
1 MHz  
Gain = 1  
Gain = 2  
Gain = 32  
Gain = 128  
5.24 Hz  
6.55 Hz  
26.2 Hz  
52.4 Hz  
16  
16  
13  
10  
16  
16  
13  
11  
14  
14  
12  
10  
12  
12  
11  
10  
500 Hz  
131 Hz  
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AD7715  
CALIBRATION SEQUENCES  
The AD7715 contains a number of calibration options as  
outlined in Table 13. Table 23 summarizes the calibration types,  
the operations involved and the duration of the operations.  
There are two methods of determining the end of calibration.  
these bits return to 0, 0 following a calibration command, it  
indicates that the calibration sequence is complete. This method  
does not give any indication of there being a valid new result in  
the data register. However, it gives an earlier indication than  
DRDY  
DRDY  
The first is to monitor when  
returns low at the end of  
not only indicates when the sequence is  
that calibration is complete. The duration to when the  
DRDY  
mode bits (MD1 and MD0) return to 0, 0 represents the  
the sequence.  
duration of the calibration carried out. The sequence to when  
complete but also that the part has a valid new sample in its  
data register. This valid new sample is the result of a normal  
conversion which follows the calibration sequence. The second  
method of determining when calibration is complete is to  
monitor the MD1 and MD0 bits of the setup register. When  
DRDY  
goes low also includes a normal conversion and a  
pipeline delay, tP, to correctly scale the results of this first  
conversion. tP will never exceed 2000 × tCLK IN. The time for both  
methods is given in Table 23.  
Table 23. Calibration Sequences  
Duration to DRDY  
Calibration Type  
MD1, MD0  
Calibration Sequence  
Duration to Mode Bits  
Self Calibration  
0, 1  
Internal ZS Cal @ Selected Gain +  
Internal FS Cal @ Selected Gain  
ZS Cal on AIN @ Selected Gain  
FS Cal on AIN @ Selected Gain  
6 × 1/Output Rate  
9 ×1/Output Rate + tP  
ZS System Calibration  
FS System Calibration  
1, 0  
1, 1  
3 × 1/Output Rate  
3 × 1/Output Rate  
4 × 1/Output Rate + tP  
4 × 1/Output Rate + tP  
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AD7715  
CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION  
The AD7715 is a Σ-Δ ADC with on-chip digital filtering,  
intended for the measurement of wide dynamic range, low  
frequency signals such as those in industrial control or process  
control applications. It contains a Σ-Δ (or charge-balancing)  
ADC, a calibration microcontroller with on-chip static RAM, a  
clock oscillator, a digital filter, and a bidirectional serial commu-  
nications port. The part consumes only 450 μA of power supply  
current, making it ideal for battery-powered or loop-powered  
instruments. The part comes in two versions, the AD7715-5  
which is specified for operation from a nominal 5 V analog supply  
(AVDD) and the AD7715-3 which is specified for operation from  
a nominal 3.3 V analog supply. Both versions can be operated  
with a digital supply (DVDD) voltage of 3.3 V or 5 V.  
The basic connection diagram for the AD7715-5 is shown in  
Figure 4. This shows both the AVDD and DVDD pins of the AD7715  
being driven from the analog 5 V supply. Some applications  
have AVDD and DVDD driven from separate supplies. An AD780,  
precision 2.5 V reference, provides the reference source for the  
part. On the digital side, the part is configured for three-wire  
CS  
operation with  
tied to DGND. A quartz crystal or ceramic  
resonator provides the master clock source for the part. In most  
cases, it is necessary to connect capacitors on the crystal or  
resonator to ensure that it does not oscillate at overtones of its  
fundamental operating frequency. The values of capacitors vary  
depending on the manufacturers specifications.  
ANALOG  
5V SUPPLY  
10µF  
0.1µF  
0.1µF  
The part contains a programmable-gain fully differential analog  
input channel. The selectable gains on this input are 1, 2, 32,  
and 128 allowing the part to accept unipolar signals of between  
0 mV to 20 mV and 0 V to 2.5 V or bipolar signals in the range  
from 20 mV to 2.5 V when the reference input voltage equals  
2.5 V. With a reference voltage of 1.25 V, the input ranges are  
from 0 mV to 10 mV to 0 V to +1.25 V in unipolar mode and  
from 10 mV to 1.25 V in bipolar mode. Note that the bipolar  
ranges are with respect to AIN(−) and not with respect to  
AGND.  
AV  
DV  
DD  
DD  
AD7715  
DATA  
READY  
DRDY  
AIN(+)  
AIN(–)  
DIFFERENTIAL  
ANALOG INPUT  
CS  
DOUT  
DIN  
RECEIVE  
(READ)  
ANALOG  
GROUND  
AGND  
DGND  
SERIAL  
DATA  
ANALOG  
5V SUPPLY  
SERIAL  
CLOCK  
SCLK  
RESET  
ANALOG  
GROUND  
5V  
V
IN  
V
REF IN(+)  
OUT  
The input signal to the analog input is continuously sampled at  
a rate determined by the frequency of the master clock, MCLK  
IN, and the selected gain. A charge-balancing ADC (Σ-Δ mod-  
ulator) converts the sampled signal into a digital pulse train whose  
duty cycle contains the digital information. The programmable  
gain function on the analog input is also incorporated in this Σ-Δ  
modulator with the input sampling frequency being modified  
to give the higher gains. A sinc3 digital low-pass filter processes  
the output of the Σ-Δ modulator and updates the output register  
at a rate determined by the first notch frequency of this filter.  
The output data can be read from the serial port randomly or  
periodically at any rate up to the output register update rate.  
The first notch of this digital filter (and therefore its –3 dB  
frequency) can be programmed via the setup register bits, FS0  
and FS1. With a master clock frequency of 2.4576 MHz, the  
programmable range for this first notch frequency is from 50 Hz  
to 500 Hz giving a programmable range for the −3 dB frequency  
of 13.1 Hz to 131 Hz. With a master clock frequency of 1 MHz,  
the programmable range for this first notch frequency is from  
20 Hz to 200 Hz giving a programmable range for the −3 dB  
frequency of 5.24 Hz to 52.4 Hz.  
10µF  
0.1µF  
AD780  
GND  
MCLK IN  
REF IN(–)  
MCLK OUT  
CRYSTAL OR  
CERAMIC  
RESONATOR  
Figure 4. AD7715-5 Basic Connection Diagram  
ANALOG INPUT  
Analog Input Ranges  
The AD7715 contains a differential analog input pair AIN(+)  
and AIN(−). This input pair provides a programmable-gain,  
differential input channel which can handle either unipolar or  
bipolar input signals. It should be noted that the bipolar input  
signals are referenced to the respective AIN(−) input of the  
input pair.  
In unbuffered mode, the common-mode range of the input is  
from AGND to AVDD provided that the absolute value of the  
analog input voltage lies between AGND − 30 mV and AVDD  
30 mV. This means that in unbuffered mode the part can handle  
both unipolar and bipolar input ranges for all gains. In buffered  
mode, the analog inputs can handle much larger source imped-  
ances but the absolute input voltage range is restricted to between  
AGND + 50 mV to AVDD − 1.5 V, which also places restrictions  
on the common-mode range. This means that in buffered mode  
there are some restrictions on the allowable gains for bipolar  
input ranges. Care must be taken in setting up the common-  
mode voltage and input voltage range so that the above limits  
are not exceeded, otherwise there is a degradation in linearity  
performance.  
+
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AD7715  
In unbuffered mode, the analog inputs look directly into the  
input sampling capacitor, CSAMP. The dc input leakage current in  
this unbuffered mode is 1 nA maximum. As a result, the analog  
inputs see a dynamic load that is switched at the input sample  
rate (see Figure 5). This sample rate depends on master clock  
frequency and selected gain. CSAMP is charged to AIN(+) and  
discharged to AIN(−) every input sample cycle. The effective  
on-resistance of the switch, RSW, is typically 7 kΩ .  
Input Sample Rate  
The modulator sample frequency for the AD7715 remains at  
f
CLK IN/128 (19.2 kHz @ fCLK IN = 2.4576 MHz) regardless of the  
selected gain. However, gains greater than 1 are achieved by a  
combination of multiple input samples per modulator cycle and  
a scaling of the ratio of reference capacitor to input capacitor. As  
a result of the multiple sampling, the input sample rate of the device  
varies with the selected gain (see Table 25). In buffered mode, the  
input is buffered before the input sampling capacitor. In unbuffered  
mode, where the analog input looks directly into the sampling  
capacitor, the effective input impedance is 1/CSAMP × fS where  
CSAMP is the input sampling capacitance and fS is the input  
sample rate.  
AIN(+)  
R
(7kTYP)  
HIGH  
IMPEDANCE  
>1GΩ  
SW  
C
SAMP  
(10pF)  
AIN(–)  
V
BIAS  
SWITCHING FREQUENCY  
DEPENDS ON fCLKIN AND  
SELECTED GAIN  
Table 25. Input Sampling Frequency vs. Gain  
Gain Input Sampling Frequency (fS)  
Figure 5. Unbuffered Analog Input Structure  
1
2
32  
128  
fCLK IN/64 (38.4 kHz @ fCLK IN = 2.4576 MHz)  
2 × fCLK IN/64 (76.8 kHz @ fCLK IN = 2.4576 MHz)  
8 × fCLK IN/64 (307.2 kHz @ fCLK IN = 2.4576 MHz)  
8 × fCLK IN/64 (307.2 kHz @ fCLK IN = 2.4576 MHz)  
CSAMP must be charged through RSW and through any external  
source impedances every input sample cycle. Therefore, in  
unbuffered mode, source impedances mean a longer charge  
time for CSAMP, and this may result in gain errors on the part.  
Table 24 shows the allowable external resistance/capacitance  
values, for unbuffered mode, such that no gain error to the  
16-bit level is introduced on the part. Note that these capacitances  
are total capacitances on the analog input, external capacitance  
plus 10 pF capacitance from the pins and lead frame of the device.  
Bipolar/Unipolar Inputs  
The analog input on the AD7715 can accept either unipolar or  
bipolar input voltage ranges. Bipolar input ranges do not imply  
that the part can handle negative voltages on its analog input  
since the analog input cannot go more negative than −30 mV to  
ensure correct operation of the part. The input channel is fully  
differential. As a result, the voltage to which the unipolar and  
bipolar signals on the AIN(+) input are referenced is the voltage  
on the respective AIN(−) input. For example, if AIN(−) is  
2.5 V and the AD7715 is configured for unipolar operation with  
a gain of 2 and a VREF of 2.5 V, the input voltage range on the  
AIN(+) input is 2.5 V to 3.75 V. If AIN(−) is 2.5 V and the  
AD7715 is configured for bipolar mode with a gain of 2 and a  
Table 24. External R, C Combination for No 16-Bit Gain  
Error (Unbuffered Mode Only)  
External Capacitance (pF)  
Gain  
1
10  
50  
100  
500  
1000  
5000  
152 kΩ  
75.1 kΩ  
16.7 kΩ  
16.7 kΩ  
53.9 kΩ  
26.6 kΩ  
5.95 kΩ  
5.95 kΩ  
31.4 kΩ  
15.4 kΩ  
3.46 kΩ  
3.46 kΩ  
8.4 kΩ  
4.14 kΩ  
924 Ω  
924 Ω  
4.76 kΩ  
2.36 kΩ  
526 Ω  
526 Ω  
1.36 kΩ  
670 Ω  
150 Ω  
150 Ω  
2
32  
128  
V
REF of 2.5 V, the analog input range on the AIN(+) input is  
1.25 V to 3.75 V (that is, 2.5 V 1.25 V). If AIN(−) is at AGND,  
the part cannot be configured for bipolar ranges in excess of  
30 mV.  
In buffered mode, the analog inputs look into the high impedance  
inputs stage of the on-chip buffer amplifier. CSAMP is charged via  
this buffer amplifier such that source impedances do not affect  
the charging of CSAMP. This buffer amplifier has an offset leakage  
current of 1 nA. In this buffered mode, large source impedances  
result in a small dc offset voltage developed across the source  
impedance but not in a gain error.  
Bipolar or unipolar options are chosen by programming the  
B
/U bit of the setup register. This programs the channel for  
either unipolar or bipolar operation. Programming the channel  
for either unipolar or bipolar operation does not change any  
of the input signal conditioning; it simply changes the data  
output coding and the points on the transfer function where  
calibrations occur.  
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AD7715  
REFERENCE INPUT  
DIGITAL FILTERING  
The reference inputs of the AD7715, REF IN(+) and REF IN(−),  
provide a differential reference input capability. The common-  
The AD7715 contains an on-chip low-pass digital filter that  
processes the output of the parts Σ-Δ modulator. Therefore, the  
part not only provides the analog-to-digital conversion function  
but it also provides a level of filtering. Users should be aware  
that there are a number of system differences when the filtering  
function is provided in the digital domain rather than the  
analog domain.  
mode range for these differential inputs is from AGND to AVDD  
The nominal reference voltage, VREF (REF IN(+) − REF IN(−)),  
.
for specified operation is 2.5 V for the AD7715-5 and 1.25 V for  
the AD7715-3. The part is functional with VREF voltages down  
to 1 V but with degraded performance as the output noise will,  
in terms of LSB size, be larger. REF IN(+) must always be  
greater than REF IN(−) for correct operation of the AD7715.  
First, since digital filtering occurs after the A-to-D conversion  
process, it can remove noise injected during the conversion  
process. Analog filtering cannot do this. Also, the digital filter  
can be made programmable far more readily than an analog  
filter. Depending on the digital filter design, this gives the user  
the capability of programming cutoff frequency and output  
update rate.  
Both reference inputs provide a high impedance, dynamic load  
similar to the analog inputs in unbuffered mode. The maximum  
dc input leakage current is 1 nA over temperature and source  
resistance may result in gain errors on the part. In this case,  
the sampling switch resistance is 5 kΩ typical and the reference  
capacitor (CREF) varies with gain. The sample rate on the refer-  
ence inputs is fCLK IN/64 and does not vary with gain. For gains  
of 1 and 2, CREF is 8 pF; for a gain of 32, it is 4.25 pF, and for a  
gain of 128, it is 3.3125 pF.  
On the other hand, analog filtering can remove noise super-  
imposed on the analog signal before it reaches the ADC. Digital  
filtering cannot do this and noise peaks riding on signals near  
full scale have the potential to saturate the analog modulator  
and digital filter, even though the average value of the signal is  
within limits. To alleviate this problem, the AD7715 has overrange  
headroom built into the Σ-Δ modulator and digital filter which  
allows overrange excursions of 5ꢀ above the analog input range. If  
noise signals are larger than this, consideration should be given  
to analog input filtering, or to reducing the input channel voltage  
so that its full scale is half that of the analog input channel full  
scale. This provides an overrange capability greater than 100ꢀ  
at the expense of reducing the dynamic range by 1 bit (50ꢀ).  
The output noise performance outlined in Table 15 through  
Table 22 is for an analog input of 0 V which effectively removes  
the effect of noise on the reference. To obtain the same noise  
performance as shown in the noise tables over the full input  
range requires a low noise reference source for the AD7715. If  
the reference noise in the bandwidth of interest is excessive, it  
will degrade the performance of the AD7715. In applications  
where the excitation voltage for the bridge transducer on the  
analog input also derives the reference voltage for the part,  
the effect of the noise in the excitation voltage will be removed  
as the application is ratiometric. Recommended reference  
voltage sources for the AD7715-5 include the AD780, REF43  
and REF192, while the recommended reference sources for  
the AD7715-3 include the AD589 and AD1580. It is generally  
recommended to decouple the output of these references to  
further reduce the noise level.  
In addition, the digital filter does not provide any rejection at  
integer multiples of the digital filters sample frequency. However,  
the input sampling on the part provides attenuation at multiples  
of the digital filters sampling frequency so that the unattenuated  
bands actually occur around multiples of the sampling frequency  
fS (as defined in Table 25). Thus the unattenuated bands occur  
at n × fS (where n = 1, 2, 3 … ). At these frequencies, there are  
frequency bands,  
f3 dB wide (f3 dB is the cutoff frequency of the  
digital filter) at either side where noise passes unattenuated to  
the output.  
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AD7715  
Filter Characteristics  
Because the AD7715 contains this on-chip, low-pass filtering,  
there is a settling time associated with step function inputs and  
data on the output is invalid after a step change until the settling  
time has elapsed. The settling time depends upon the output  
rate chosen for the filter. The settling time of the filter to a full-  
scale step input can be up 4 times the output data period. For a  
synchronized step input (using the FSYNC function), the  
settling time is 3 times the output data period.  
The AD7715s digital filter is a low-pass filter with a (sinx/x)3  
response (also called sinc3). The transfer function for this filter  
is described in the z-domain by  
3
1 zN  
1 z1  
1
N
H(z) =  
×
and in the frequency domain by  
Post-Filtering  
3
f
fS  
The on-chip modulator provides samples at a 19.2 kHz output  
rate with fCLK IN at 2.4576 MHz. The on-chip digital filter decimates  
these samples to provide data at an output rate that corresponds  
to the programmed output rate of the filter. Because the output  
data rate is higher than the Nyquist criterion, the output rate  
for a given bandwidth satisfys most application requirements.  
However, there may be some applications that require a higher  
data rate for a given bandwidth and noise performance.  
Applications that need this higher data rate do require some  
post-filtering following the digital filter of the AD7715.  
Sin N × π ×  
1
N
H( f ) =  
×
f
Sin π ×  
fS  
where N is the ratio of the modulator rate to the output rate and  
fMOD is the modulator rate.  
Figure 6 shows the filter frequency response for a cutoff frequency  
of 15.72 Hz which corresponds to a first filter notch frequency  
of 60 Hz. The plot is shown from dc to 390 Hz. This response is  
repeated at either side of the digital filters sample frequency  
For example, if the required bandwidth is 7.86 Hz but the  
required update rate is 100 Hz, the data can be taken from the  
AD7715 at the 100 Hz rate giving a −3 dB bandwidth of 26.2 Hz.  
Post-filtering can be applied to this to reduce the bandwidth  
and output noise, to the 7.86 Hz bandwidth level, while  
maintaining an output rate of 100 Hz.  
and at either side of multiples of the filters sample frequency.  
0
–20  
–40  
–60  
–80  
Post-filtering can also be used to reduce the output noise from  
the device for bandwidths below 13.1 Hz. At a gain of 128 and  
a bandwidth of 13.1 Hz, the output rms noise is 520 nV. This is  
essentially device noise or white noise and because the input is  
chopped, the noise has a primarily flat frequency response. By  
reducing the bandwidth below 13.1 Hz, the noise in the resultant  
pass-band can be reduced. A reduction in bandwidth by a factor  
of 2 results in a reduction of approximately 1.25 in the output  
rms noise. This additional filtering results in a longer settling time.  
–100  
–120  
–140  
–160  
–180  
–200  
–220  
–240  
0
60  
180  
FREQUENCY (Hz)  
120  
300  
360  
240  
Figure 6. Frequency Response of AD7715 Filter  
The response of the filter is similar to that of an averaging filter  
but with a sharper roll-off. The output rate for the digital filter  
corresponds with the positioning of the first notch of the filters  
frequency response. Thus, for the plot of Figure 6 where the  
output rate is 60 Hz, the first notch of the filter is at 60 Hz. The  
notches of this (sinx/x)3 filter are repeated at multiples of the  
first notch. The filter provides attenuation of better than 100 dB  
at these notches.  
The cutoff frequency of the digital filter is determined by the  
value loaded to the FS0 to FS1 bits in the setup register. program-  
ming a different cutoff frequency via FS0 and FS1 does not alter  
the profile of the filter response; it changes the frequency of the  
notches. The output update of the part and the frequency of the  
first notch correspond.  
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AD7715  
The AD7715 offers self-calibration and system-calibration  
ANALOG FILTERING  
facilities. For full calibration to occur on the selected channel,  
the on-chip microcontroller must record the modulator output  
for two different input conditions. These are zero-scale and  
full-scale points. These points are derived by performing a  
conversion on the different input voltages provided to the input  
of the modulator during calibration. As a result, the accuracy  
of the calibration can only be as good as the noise level that it  
provides in normal mode. The result of the zero-scale calibration  
conversion is stored in the zero-scale calibration register while  
the result of the full-scale calibration conversion is stored in the  
full-scale calibration register. With these readings, the on-chip  
microcontroller can calculate the offset and the gain slope for  
the input to output transfer function of the converter. Internally, the  
part works with a resolution of 33 bits to determine its conversion  
result of 16 bits.  
The digital filter does not provide any rejection at integer mul-  
tiples of the modulator sample frequency, as outlined earlier.  
However, due to the high oversampling ratio of AD7715, these  
bands occupy only a small fraction of the spectrum and most  
broadband noise is filtered. This means that the analog filtering  
requirements in front of the AD7715 are considerably reduced  
vs. a conventional converter with no on-chip filtering. In addition,  
because the parts common-mode rejection performance of 95 dB  
extends out to several kilohertz, common-mode noise in this  
frequency range is substantially reduced.  
Depending on the application, however, it may be necessary to  
provide attenuation in front of the AD7715 to eliminate  
unwanted frequencies from these bands which the digital filter  
will pass. It may also be necessary in some applications to  
provide analog filtering in front of the AD7715 to ensure that  
differential noise signals outside the band of interest do not  
saturate the analog modulator.  
Self-Calibration  
A self-calibration is initiated on the AD7715 by writing the  
appropriate values (0, 1) to the MD1 and MD0 bits of the setup  
register. In the self-calibration mode with a unipolar input  
range, the zero-scale point used in determining the calibration  
coefficients is with the inputs of the differential pair internally  
shorted on the part (that is, AIN(+) = AIN(−) = internal bias  
voltage). The PGA is set for the selected gain (as per G1 and  
G0 bits in the communications register) for this zero-scale  
calibration conversion. The full-scale calibration conversion  
is performed at the selected gain on an internally generated  
voltage of VREF/selected gain.  
If passive components are placed in front of the AD7715, in  
unbuffered mode, take care to ensure that the source impedance  
is low enough so as not to introduce gain errors in the system.  
This significantly limits the amount of passive antialiasing  
filtering which can be provided in front of the AD7715 when it  
is used in unbuffered mode. However, when the part is used  
in buffered mode, large source impedances simply result in a  
small dc offset error (a 10 kΩ source resistance causes an offset  
error of less than 10 μV). Therefore, if the system requires any  
significant source impedances to provide passive analog  
filtering in front of the AD7715, it is recommended that the  
part be operated in buffered mode.  
The duration time for the calibration is 6 × 1/output rate. This  
is made up of 3 × 1/output rate for the zero-scale calibration  
and 3 × 1/output rate for the full-scale calibration. At this time,  
the MD1 and MD0 bits in the setup register return to 0, 0.  
This gives the earliest indication that the calibration sequence  
CALIBRATION  
The AD7715 provides a number of calibration options that  
can be programmed via the MD1 and MD0 bits of the setup  
register. The different calibration options are outlined in the  
setup register and calibration sequences sections. A calibration  
cycle may be initiated at any time by writing to the MD1 and  
MD0 bits of the setup register. Calibration on the AD7715  
removes offset and gain errors from the device. A calibration  
routine should be initiated on the device whenever there is a  
change in the ambient operating temperature or supply voltage.  
It should also be initiated if there is a change in the selected  
gain, filter notch or bipolar/unipolar input range.  
DRDY  
is complete. The  
line goes high when calibration is  
initiated and does not return low until there is a valid new word  
in the data register. The duration time from the calibration  
DRDY  
command being issued to  
going low is 9 × 1/output rate.  
This is made up of 3 × 1/output rate for the zero-scale calibration,  
3 × 1/output rate for the full-scale calibration, 3 × 1/output rate  
for a conversion on the analog input and some overhead to set  
DRDY  
up the coefficients correctly. If  
is low before (or goes low  
during) the calibration command write to the setup register,  
it may take up to one modulator cycle (MCLK IN/128) before  
DRDY  
goes high to indicate that calibration is in progress.  
DRDY  
Therefore,  
should be ignored for up to one modulator  
cycle after the last bit is written to the setup register in the  
calibration command.  
For bipolar input ranges in the self-calibrating mode, the  
sequence is very similar to that just outlined. In this case, the  
two points are exactly the same as above, but because the part  
is configured for bipolar operation, the shorted inputs point is  
actually midscale of the transfer function.  
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AD7715  
System Calibration  
In the unipolar mode, the system calibration is performed  
between the two endpoints of the transfer function. In the  
bipolar mode, it is performed between midscale (zero differential  
voltage) and positive full scale.  
System calibration allows the AD7715 to compensate for system  
gain and offset errors as well as its own internal errors. System  
calibration performs the same slope factor calculations as self  
calibration but uses voltage values presented by the system to  
the AIN inputs for the zero- and full-scale points. full system  
calibration requires a two step process, a zero-scale system  
calibration followed by a full-scale system calibration.  
The fact that the system calibration is a two-step calibration  
offers another feature. After the sequence of a full system cali-  
bration has been completed, additional offset or gain calibrations  
can be performed by themselves to adjust the system zero  
reference point or the system gain. Calibrating one of the  
parameters, either system offset or system gain, does not  
affect the other parameter.  
For a full system calibration, the zero-scale point must be  
presented to the converter first. It must be applied to the  
converter before the calibration step is initiated and remain  
stable until the step is complete. Once the system zero scale  
voltage has been set up, a zero-scale system calibration is then  
initiated by writing the appropriate values (1, 0) to the MD1  
and MD0 bits of the setup register. The zero-scale system  
calibration is performed at the selected gain. The duration of  
the calibration is 3 × 1/output rate. At this time, the MD1 and  
MD0 bits in the setup register return to 0, 0. This gives the  
earliest indication that the calibration sequence is complete. The  
System calibration can also be used to remove any errors from  
source impedances on the analog input when the part is used in  
unbuffered mode. A simple R, C antialiasing filter on the front  
end may introduce a gain error on the analog input voltage but  
the system calibration can be used to remove this error.  
Span and Offset Limits  
Whenever a system calibration mode is used, there are limits  
on the amount of offset and span which can be accommodated.  
The overriding requirement in determining the amount of  
offset and gain that can be accommodated by the part is the  
requirement that the positive full-scale calibration limit is  
≤ 1.05 × VREF/GAIN. This allows the input range to go 5ꢀ  
above the nominal range. The in-built headroom in the  
analog modulator of the AD7715 ensures that the part still  
operates correctly with a positive full-scale voltage which is  
5ꢀ beyond the nominal.  
DRDY  
line goes high when calibration is initiated and does not  
return low until there is a valid new word in the data register.  
The duration time from the calibration command being issued  
DRDY  
to  
normal conversion on the AIN voltage before  
DRDY  
going low is 4 × 1/output rate as the part performs a  
DRDY  
goes low.  
is low before (or goes low during) the calibration  
command write to the setup register, it may take up to one  
DRDY  
If  
modulator cycle (MCLK IN/128) before  
goes high to  
DRDY  
indicate that calibration is in progress. Therefore,  
should  
The range of input span in both the unipolar and bipolar modes  
has a minimum value of 0.8 × VREF/GAIN and a maximum value  
of 2.1 × VREF/GAIN. However, the span (which is the difference  
between the bottom of the AD7715s input range and the top  
of its input range) must take into account the limitation on the  
positive full-scale voltage. The amount of offset that can be  
accommodated depends on whether the unipolar or bipolar  
mode is being used. Once again, the offset must take into account  
the limitation on the positive full-scale voltage. In unipolar  
mode, there is considerable flexibility in handling negative  
(with respect to AIN(−)) offsets. In both unipolar and bipolar  
modes, the range of positive offsets which can be handled by the  
part depends on the selected span. Therefore, in determining the  
limits for system zero-scale and full-scale calibrations, the user  
has to ensure that the offset range plus the span range does exceed  
1.05 × VREF/GAIN. This is best illustrated by looking at the  
following examples.  
be ignored for up to one modulator cycle after the last bit is  
written to the setup register in the calibration command.  
After the zero-scale point is calibrated, the full-scale point is  
applied to AIN and the second step of the calibration process is  
initiated by again writing the appropriate values (1, 1) to MD1  
and MD0. Again, the full-scale voltage must be set up before the  
calibration is initiated and it must remain stable throughout the  
calibration step. The full-scale system calibration is performed  
at the selected gain. The duration of the calibration is 3 × 1/output  
rate. At this time, the MD1 and MD0 bits in the setup register  
return to 0, 0. This gives the earliest indication that the calibration  
DRDY  
sequence is complete. The  
line goes high when calibration is  
initiated and does not return low until there is a valid new word  
in the data register. The duration time from the calibration  
DRDY  
command being issued to  
as the part performs a normal conversion on the AIN voltage  
DRDY DRDY  
going low is 4 × 1/output rate  
before  
goes low. If  
is low before (or goes low  
during) the calibration command, write to the setup register, it  
may take up to one modulator cycle (MCLK IN/128) before  
DRDY  
goes high to indicate that calibration is in progress.  
DRDY  
Therefore,  
should be ignored for up to one modulator  
cycle after the last bit is written to the setup register in the  
calibration command.  
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AD7715  
If the part is used in unipolar mode with a required span of  
0.8 × VREF/GAIN, then the offset range which the system  
calibration can handle is from −1.05 × VREF/GAIN to +0.25 ×  
VREF/GAIN. If the part is used in unipolar mode with a required  
span of VREF/GAIN, then the offset range which the system  
calibration can handle is from −1.05 × VREF/GAIN to +0.05 ×  
VREF/GAIN. Similarly, if the part is used in unipolar mode and  
required to remove an offset of 0.2 × VREF/GAIN, then the span  
range which the system calibration can handle is 0.85 ×  
VREF/GAIN.  
Power-Up and Calibration  
On power-up, the AD7715 performs an internal reset that sets  
the contents of the internal registers to a known state. There are  
default values loaded to all registers after a power-on or reset.  
The default values contain nominal calibration coefficients for  
the calibration registers. However, to ensure correct calibration  
for the device a calibration routine should be performed after  
power-up.  
The power dissipation and temperature drift of the AD7715  
are low, and no warm-up time is required before the initial  
calibration is performed. However, if an external reference is  
being used, this reference must have stabilized before calibration is  
initiated. Similarly, if the clock source for the part is generated  
from a crystal or resonator across the MCLK pins, the start-up  
time for the oscillator circuit should elapse before a calibration  
is initiated on the part (see the Clocking and Oscillator Circuit  
section).  
If the part is used in bipolar mode with a required span of 0.4 ×  
V
REF/GAIN, then the offset range which the system calibration  
can handle is from −0.65 × VREF/GAIN to +0.65 × VREF/GAIN. If  
the part is used in bipolar mode with a required span of VREF  
GAIN, then the offset range which the system calibration can  
handle is from −0.05 × VREF/GAIN to +0.05 × VREF/GAIN.  
Similarly, if the part is used in bipolar mode and required to  
remove an offset of 0.2 × VREF/GAIN, then the span range  
/
which the system calibration can handle is 0.85 × VREF/GAIN.  
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AD7715  
USING THE AD7715  
When operating with a clock frequency of 1 MHz, the ESR  
value for different crystal types varies significantly. As a result,  
the DVDD current drain varies across crystal types. When using  
a crystal with an ESR of 700 Ω or when using a ceramic resonator,  
the increase in the typical DVDD current over an externally-  
applied clock is 50 μA with DVDD = 3 V and 175 μA with DVDD  
= 5 V. When using a crystal with an ESR of 3 kΩ, the increase in  
the typical DVDD current over an externally applied clock is 100 μA  
with DVDD = 3 V and 400 μA with DVDD = 5 V.  
CLOCKING AND OSCILLATOR CIRCUIT  
The AD7715 requires a master clock input, which may be an  
external CMOS compatible clock signal applied to the MCLK  
IN pin with the MCLK OUT pin left unconnected. Alternatively,  
a crystal or ceramic resonator of the correct frequency can be  
connected between MCLK IN and MCLK OUT in which case  
the clock circuit functions as an oscillator, providing the clock  
source for the part. The input sampling frequency, the modula-  
tor sampling frequency, the −3 dB frequency, output update  
rate and calibration time are all directly related to the master  
clock frequency, fCLK IN. Reducing the master clock frequency by  
a factor of 2 will halve the above frequencies and update rate,  
and double the calibration time. The current drawn from the  
DVDD power supply is also directly related to fCLK IN. Reducing  
fCLK IN by a factor of 2 will halve the DVDD current but does not  
affect the current drawn from the AVDD power supply.  
The on-chip oscillator circuit also has a start-up time associated  
with it before it is oscillating at its correct frequency and correct  
voltage levels. The typical start-up time for the circuit is 10 ms  
with a DVDD of 5 V and 15 ms with a DVDD of 3 V. At 3 V supplies,  
depending on the loading capacitances on the MCLK pins, a  
1 MΩ feedback resistor may be required across the crystal or  
resonator to keep the start up times around the 15 ms duration.  
The master clock of AD7715 appears on the MCLK OUT pin  
of the device. The maximum recommended load on this pin is  
one CMOS load. When using a crystal or ceramic resonator to  
generate the clock of the AD7715, it may be desirable to then  
use this clock as the clock source for the system. In this case, it  
is recommended that the MCLK OUT signal is buffered with a  
CMOS buffer before being applied to the rest of the circuit.  
Using the part with a crystal or ceramic resonator between the  
MCLK IN and MCLK OUT pins generally causes more current  
to be drawn from DVDD than when the part is clocked from a  
driven clock signal at the MCLK IN pin. This is because the on-  
chip oscillator circuit is active in the case of the crystal or ceramic  
resonator. Therefore, the lowest possible current on the AD7715  
is achieved with an externally applied clock at the MCLK IN pin  
with MCLK OUT unconnected and unloaded.  
SYSTEM SYNCHRONIZATION  
The amount of additional current taken by the oscillator depends  
on a number of factors—first, the larger the value of capacitor  
placed on the MCLK IN and MCLK OUT pins, then the larger  
the DVDD current consumption on the AD7715. Take care not  
to exceed the capacitor values recommended by the crystal and  
ceramic resonator manufacturers to avoid consuming unnecessary  
DVDD current. Typical values recommended by crystal or  
ceramic resonator manufacturers are in the range of 30 pF to  
50 pF, and if the capacitor values on MCLK IN and MCLK OUT  
are kept in this range, they will not result in any excessive DVDD  
current. Another factor that influences the DVDD current is the  
effective series resistance (ESR) of the crystal which appears  
between the MCLK IN and MCLK OUT pins of the AD7715.  
As a general rule, the lower the ESR value then the lower the  
current taken by the oscillator circuit.  
The FSYNC bit of the setup register allows the user to reset the  
modulator and digital filter without affecting any of the setup  
conditions on the part. This allows the user to start gathering  
samples of the analog input from a known point in time, that is,  
when the FSYNC is changed from 1 to 0.  
With a 1 in the FSYNC bit of the setup register, the digital filter  
and analog modulator are held in a known reset state and the  
part is not processing any input samples. When a 0 is then  
written to the FSYNC bit, the modulator and filter are taken  
out of this reset state and on the next master clock edge the  
part starts to gather samples again.  
The FSYNC input can also be used as a software start convert  
command allowing the AD7715 to be operated in a conven-  
tional converter fashion. In this mode, writing to the FSYNC bit  
DRDY  
starts a conversion and the falling edge of  
indicates when  
When operating with a clock frequency of 2.4576 MHz, there  
is 50 μA difference in the DVDD current between an externally  
applied clock and a crystal resonator when operating with a  
DVDD of 3 V. With DVDD = 5 V and fCLK IN = 2.4576 MHz, the  
typical DVDD current increases by 200 μA for a crystal/resonat  
or supplied clock vs. an externally applied clock. The ESR values  
for crystals and resonators at this frequency tend to be low and  
as a result there tends to be little difference between different  
crystal and resonator types.  
the conversion is complete. The disadvantage of this scheme is  
that the settling time of the filter has to be taken into account  
for every data register update. This means that the rate at which  
the data register is updated is three times slower in this mode.  
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AD7715  
Because the FSYNC bit resets the digital filter, the full settling  
time of 3 × 1/output rate must elapse before there is a new word  
The STBY bit does not affect the digital interface, and it does  
DRDY  
DRDY  
not affect the status of the  
line. If  
is high when the  
DRDY  
signal will not be reset  
high by the FSYNC command. This is because the AD7715  
recognizes that there is a word in the data register that has not  
loaded to the output register on the part. If the  
signal is  
STBY bit is brought low, it will remain high until there is a valid  
DRDY  
DRDY  
low when FSYNC goes to a 0, the  
new word in the data register. If  
bit is brought low, it will remain low until the data register is  
DRDY  
is low when the STBY  
updated at which time the  
line returns high for 500 ×  
DRDY  
DRDY  
been read. The  
line stays low until an update of the data  
tCLK IN before returning low again. If  
is low when the part  
register takes place at which time it goes high for 500 × tCLK IN  
before returning low again. A read from the data register resets  
enters its standby mode (indicating a valid unread word in the  
data register), the data register can be read while the part is in  
DRDY  
the  
settling time of the filter has elapsed (from the FSYNC command)  
DRDY  
signal high, and it does not return low until the  
DRDY  
standby. At the end of this read operation, the  
be reset high as normal.  
line will  
and there is a valid new word in the data register. If the  
DRDY  
Placing the part in standby mode reduces the total current to  
5 μA typical when the part is operated from an external master  
clock provided this master clock is stopped. If the external clock  
continues to run in standby mode, the standby current increases to  
150 μA typical with 5 V supplies and 75 μA typical with 3.3 V  
supplies. If a crystal or ceramic resonator is used as the clock  
source, then the total current in standby mode is 400 μA typical  
with 5 V supplies and 90 μA with 3.3 V supplies. This is because  
the on-chip oscillator circuit continues to run when the part is  
in its standby mode. This is important in applications where the  
system clock is provided by the clock of the AD7715, so that the  
AD7715 produces an uninterrupted master clock even when it  
is in its standby mode.  
line is high when the FSYNC command is issued, the  
line will not return low until the settling time of the filter has  
elapsed.  
RESET INPUT  
RESET  
The  
filter, and the analog modulator while all on-chip registers are  
DRDY  
input on the AD7715 resets all the logic, the digital  
reset to their default state.  
ignores all communications to any of its registers while the  
RESET RESET  
is driven high and the AD7715  
input is low. When the  
AD7715 starts to process data, and  
input returns high, the  
DRDY  
returns low in 3 ×  
1/output rate indicating a valid new word in the data register.  
However, the AD7715 operates with its default setup conditions  
after a reset and it is generally necessary to set up all registers  
and carry out a calibration after a reset command.  
ACCURACY  
Σ-Δ ADCs, like VFCs and other integrating ADCs, do not  
contain any source of nonmonotonicity and inherently offer  
no missing codes performance. The AD7715 achieves excellent  
linearity by the use of high quality, on-chip capacitors, which  
have a very low capacitance/voltage coefficient. The device also  
achieves low input drift through the use of chopper-stabilized  
techniques in its input stage. To ensure excellent performance  
over time and temperature, the AD7715 uses digital calibration  
techniques which minimize offset and gain error.  
The on-chip oscillator circuit of the AD7715 continues to func-  
RESET  
tion even when the  
input is low. The master clock signal  
continues to be available on the MCLK OUT pin. Therefore, in  
applications where the system clock is provided by the clock of the  
AD7715, the AD7715 produces an uninterrupted master clock  
RESET  
during  
commands.  
STANDBY MODE  
The STBY bit in the communications register of the AD7715  
allows the user to place the part in a power-down mode when it  
is not required to provide conversion results. The AD7715 retains  
the contents of all its on-chip registers (including the data register)  
while in standby mode. When released from standby mode, the  
part starts to process data and a new word is available in the  
data register in 3 × 1/output rate from when a 0 is written to  
the STBY bit.  
DRIFT CONSIDERATIONS  
The AD7715 uses chopper stabilization techniques to minimize  
input offset drift. Charge injection in the analog switches and dc  
leakage currents at the sampling node are the primary sources  
of offset voltage drift in the converter. The dc input leakage  
current is essentially independent of the selected gain. Gain  
drift within the converter depends primarily upon the temperature  
tracking of the internal capacitors. It is not affected by leakage  
currents.  
Measurement errors due to offset drift or gain drift can be  
eliminated at any time by recalibrating the converter. Using  
the system calibration mode can also minimize offset and  
gain errors in the signal conditioning circuitry. Integral and  
differential linearity errors are not significantly affected by  
temperature changes.  
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AD7715  
saturate the analog modulator. As a result, the AD7715 is more  
immune to noise interference than a conventional high  
resolution converter. However, because the resolution of the  
AD7715 is so high and the noise levels from the AD7715 so low,  
care must be taken with regard to grounding and layout.  
POWER SUPPLIES  
There is no specific power sequence required for the AD7715;  
either the AVDD or the DVDD supply can come up first. While  
the latch-up performance of the AD7715 is good, it is important  
that power is applied to the AD7715 before signals at REF IN,  
AIN, or the logic input pins to avoid excessive currents. If this  
is not possible, then the current that flows in any of these pins  
should be limited. If separate supplies are used for the AD7715  
and the system digital circuitry, then the AD7715 should be  
powered up first. If it is not possible to guarantee this, then  
current limiting resistors should be placed in series with the  
logic inputs to again limit the current.  
The printed circuit board that houses the AD7715 should be  
designed such that the analog and digital sections are separated  
and confined to certain areas of the board. This facilitates the  
use of ground planes which can be separated easily. A minimum  
etch technique is generally best for ground planes as it gives the  
best shielding. Digital and analog ground planes should only be  
joined in one place. If the AD7715 is the only device requiring  
an AGND to DGND connection, then the ground planes  
should be connected at the AGND and DGND pins of the  
AD7715. If the AD7715 is in a system where multiple devices  
require AGND to DGND connections, the connection should  
still be made at one point only, a star ground point which  
should be established as close as possible to the AD7715.  
During normal operation the AD7715 analog supply (AVDD)  
should always be greater than or equal to its digital supply (DVDD).  
Supply Current  
The current consumption on the AD7715 is specified for supplies  
in the range 3 V to 3.6 V and in the range 4.75 V to 5.25 V. The  
part operates over a 2.85 V to 5.25 V supply range and the IDD  
for the part varies as the supply voltage varies over this range.  
Figure 7 shows the variation of the typical IDD with VDD voltage  
for both a 1 MHz external clock and a 2.4576 MHz external  
clock at 25°C. The AD7715 is operated in unbuffered mode.  
The relationship shows that the IDD is minimized by operating  
the part with lower VDD voltages. IDD on the AD7715 is also  
minimized by using an external master clock or by optimizing  
external components when using the on-chip oscillator circuit.  
1.0  
Avoid running digital lines under the device as these couples  
noise onto the die. The analog ground plane should be allowed  
to run under the AD7715 to avoid noise coupling. The power  
supply lines to the AD7715 should use as large a trace as  
possible to provide low impedance paths and reduce the effects  
of glitches on the power supply line. Fast switching signals like  
clocks should be shielded with digital ground to avoid radiating  
noise to other sections of the board and clock signals should  
never be run near the analog inputs. Avoid crossover of digital  
and analog signals. Traces on opposite sides of the board should  
run at right angles to each other. This reduces the effects of  
feedthrough through the board. A microstrip technique is by far  
the best but is not always possible with a double-sided board. In  
this technique, the component side of the board is dedicated to  
ground planes while signals are placed on the solder side.  
0.9  
0.8  
0.7  
0.6  
0.5  
0.4  
0.3  
0.2  
0.1  
0
MCLK IN = 2.4576MHz  
MCLK IN = 1MHz  
Good decoupling is important when using high resolution ADCs.  
All analog supplies should be decoupled with 10 μF tantalum in  
parallel with 0.1 μF capacitors to AGND. To achieve the best  
from these decoupling components, they must be placed as close  
as possible to the device, ideally right up against the device. All  
logic chips should be decoupled with 0.1 μF disc ceramic capacitors  
to DGND. In systems where a common supply voltage is used to  
drive both the AVDD and DVDD of the AD7715, it is recommended  
that the AVDD supply of the system is used. This supply should  
have the recommended analog supply decoupling capacitors  
between the AVDD pin of the AD7715 and AGND and the  
recommended digital supply decoupling capacitor between  
the DVDD pin of the AD7715 and DGND.  
3.15  
4.05  
4.35  
4.65  
(V)  
DD  
4.95  
5.25  
2.85  
3.45  
3.75  
SUPPLY VOLTAGE, AV AND DV  
DD  
Figure 7. IDD vs. Supply Voltage  
Grounding and Layout  
Because the analog inputs and reference input are differential,  
most of the voltages in the analog modulator are common-  
mode voltages. The excellent common-mode rejection of  
the part removes common-mode noise on these inputs. The  
analog and digital supplies to the AD7715 are independent  
and separately pinned out to minimize coupling between the  
analog and digital sections of the device. The digital filter  
provides rejection of broadband noise on the power supplies,  
except at integer multiples of the modulator sampling  
frequency. The digital filter also removes noise from the  
analog and reference inputs provided those noise sources do not  
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AD7715  
Evaluating the AD7715 Performance  
DIGITAL INTERFACE  
The recommended layout for the AD7715 is outlined in the  
evaluation board for the AD7715. The evaluation board  
package includes a fully assembled and tested evaluation board,  
documentation, software for controlling the board over the USB  
port of a PC and software for analyzing the performance of the  
AD7715 on the PC. The evaluation board model number is  
EVAL-AD7715-3EBZ .  
The programmable functions of the AD7715 are controlled  
using a set of on-chip registers as outlined previously. Data is  
written to these registers via the serial interface of the part and  
read access to the on-chip registers is also provided by this  
interface. All communications to the part must start with a  
write operation to the communications register. After power-on  
or RESET, the device expects a write to its communications  
register. The data written to this register determines whether  
the next operation to the part is a read or a write operation and  
also determines to which register this read or write operation  
occurs. Therefore, write access to any of the other registers on  
the part starts with a write operation to the communications  
register followed by a write to the selected register. A read  
operation from any other register on the part (including the  
output data register) starts with a write operation to the  
communications register followed by a read operation from the  
selected register.  
Noise levels in the signals applied to the AD7715 may also affect  
performance of the part. The AD7715 software evaluation  
package allows the user to evaluate the true performance of the  
part, independent of the analog input signal. The scheme  
involves using a test mode on the part where the differential  
inputs to the AD7715 are internally shorted together to provide  
a zero differential voltage for the analog modulator. External to  
the device, connect the AIN(−) input to a voltage which is  
within the allowable common-mode range of the part. This  
scheme should be used after a calibration has been performed  
on the part.  
CS  
The serial interface of the AD7715 consists of five signals,  
DRDY  
,
SCLK, DIN, DOUT, and  
. The DIN line is used for  
transferring data into the on-chip registers while the DOUT  
line is used for accessing data from the on-chip registers. SCLK  
is the serial clock input for the device and all data transfers  
(either on DIN or DOUT) take place with respect to this SCLK  
DRDY  
signal. The  
data is ready to be read from the data register of the AD7715.  
DRDY  
line is used as a status signal to indicate when  
goes low when a new data word is available in the output  
register. It is reset high when a read operation from the data  
register is complete. It also goes high prior to the updating of  
the output register to indicate when not to read from the device  
to ensure that a data read is not attempted while the register is  
CS  
being updated.  
is used to select the device. It can be used to  
decode the AD7715 in systems where a number of parts are  
connected to the serial bus.  
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AD7715  
Figure 8 and Figure 9 show timing diagrams for interfacing to  
RESET  
input  
The serial interface can be reset by exercising the  
CS  
the AD7715 with  
used to decode the part. Figure 8 is for a  
on the part. It can also be reset by writing a series of 1s on the  
DIN input. If a Logic 1 is written to the AD7715 DIN line for  
at least 32 serial clock cycles, the serial interface is reset. This  
ensures that in three-wire systems that if the interface gets lost  
either via a software error or by some glitch in the system, it can  
be reset back into a known state. This state returns the interface  
to where the AD7715 is expecting a write operation to its com-  
munications register. This operation in itself does not reset the  
contents of any registers, but because the interface was lost, the  
information that was written to any of the registers is unknown  
and it is advisable to set up all registers again.  
read operation from the AD7715s output shift register, while  
Figure 9 shows a write operation to the input shift register. It is  
possible to read the same data twice from the output register  
DRDY  
even though the  
line returns high after the first read  
operation. Take care, however, to ensure that the read operations  
have been completed before the next output update is about to  
take place.  
The AD7715 serial interface can operate in three-wire mode by  
CS  
tying the  
lines are used to communicate with the AD7715 and the status  
DRDY  
input low. In this case, the SCLK, DIN and DOUT  
Some microprocessor or microcontroller serial interfaces have  
a single serial data line. In this case, it is possible to connect  
the DOUT and DIN lines of the AD7715 together and connect  
them to the single data line of the processor. A 10 kΩ pull-up  
resistor should be used on this single data line. In this case, if  
the interface gets lost, because the read and write operations  
share the same line the procedure to reset it back to a known  
state is somewhat different than described previously. It requires  
a read operation of 24 serial clocks followed by a write operation  
where a Logic 1 is written for at least 32 serial clock cycles to  
ensure that the serial interface is back into a known state.  
of  
munications register. This scheme is suitable for interfacing to  
CS  
can be obtained by interrogating the MSB of the com-  
microcontrollers. If  
is required as a decoding signal, it can  
be generated from a port bit. For microcontroller interfaces, it is  
recommended that the SCLK idles high between data transfers.  
CS  
The AD7715 can also be operated with  
synchronization signal. This scheme is suitable for DSP  
interfaces. In this case, the first bit (MSB) is effectively clocked  
used as a frame  
CS  
CS  
out by  
because  
would normally occur after the falling  
edge of SCLK in DSPs. The SCLK can continue to run between  
data transfers provided the timing numbers are obeyed.  
DRDY  
t10  
t3  
CS  
t4  
t8  
t6  
SCLK  
t5  
t7  
t9  
DOUT  
MSB  
LSB  
Figure 8. Read Cycle Timing Diagram  
CS  
t16  
t11  
t14  
SCLK  
t15  
t12  
t13  
MSB  
LSB  
DIN  
Figure 9. Write Cycle Timing Diagram  
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AD7715  
CONFIGURING THE AD7715  
The AD7715 contains three on-chip registers which the user  
accesses via the serial interface. Communication with any of  
these registers is initiated by writing to the communications  
register first. Figure 10 outlines a flow chart of the sequence  
which is used to configure all registers after a power-up or reset.  
The flowchart also shows two different read options—the first  
DRDY  
the data register has taken place, the second where the  
bit of the communications register is interrogated to see if a  
data register update has taken place. Also included in the  
flowing diagram is a series of words which should be written  
to the registers for a particular set of operating conditions.  
These conditions are gain of 1, no filter sync, bipolar mode,  
buffer off, clock of 2.4576 MHz, and an output rate of 60 Hz.  
DRDY  
where the  
pin is polled to determine when an update of  
START  
POWER-ON/RESET FOR AD7715  
CONFIGURE AND INITIALIZE  
MICROCONTROLLER/MICROPROCESSOR SERIAL PORT  
WRITE TO COMMUNICATIONS REGISTER SETTING UP  
GAIN AND SETTING UP NEXT OPERATION TO BE A  
WRITE TO THE SETUP REGISTER (10 HEX)  
WRITE TO SETUP REGISTER SETTING UP REQUIRED  
VALUES AND INITIATING A SELF CALIBRATION (68 HEX)  
POLL DRDY PIN  
WRITE TO COMMUNICATIONS REGISTER SETTING UP SAME  
GAIN AND SETTING UP NEXT OPERATION TO BE A READ FROM  
THE COMMUNICATIONS REGISTER (08 HEX)  
NO  
DRDY  
LOW?  
READ FROM COMMUNICATIONS REGISTER  
YES  
POLL DRDY BIT OF COMMUNICATIONS REGISTER  
WRITE TO COMMUNICATIONS REGISTER SETTING UP  
SAME GAIN AND SETTING UP NEXT OPERATION TO  
BE A READ FROM THE DATA REGISTER (38 HEX)  
NO  
DRDY  
LOW?  
READ FROM DATA REGISTER  
YES  
WRITE TO COMMUNICATIONS REGISTER SETTING UP  
SAME GAIN AND SETTING UP NEXT OPERATION TO BE  
A READ FROM THE DATA REGISTER (38 HEX)  
READ FROM DATA REGISTER  
Figure 10. Flow Chart for Setting Up and Reading from the AD7715  
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AD7715  
MICROCONTROLLER/MICROPROCESSOR INTERFACING  
The flexible serial interface of the AD7715 allows for easy  
interface to most microcontrollers and microprocessors. The  
flow chart of Figure 10 outlines the sequence which should be  
followed when interfacing a microcontroller or microprocessor  
to the AD7715. Figure 11, Figure 12, and Figure 13 show some  
typical interface circuits.  
AD7715 TO 68HC11 INTERFACE  
Figure 11 shows an interface between the AD7715 and the  
68HC11 microcontroller. The diagram shows the minimum  
CS  
(three-wire) interface with on the AD7715 hardwired low. In  
DRDY  
this scheme, the  
bit of the communications register is  
monitored to determine when the data register is updated. An  
alternative scheme, which increases the number of interface  
The serial interface on the AD7715 has the capability of operating  
from just three wires and is compatible with SPI interface  
protocols. The three-wire operation makes the part ideal for  
isolated systems where minimizing the number of interface  
lines minimizes the number of opto-isolators required in the  
system. The rise and fall times of the digital inputs to the AD7715  
(especially the SCLK input) should be no longer than 1 μs.  
DRDY  
lines to four, is to monitor the  
output line from the  
DRDY  
AD7715. The monitoring of the  
line can be done in  
DRDY  
two ways. First,  
can be connected to one of the 68HC11s  
port bits (such as PC0) which is configured as an input. This  
DRDY  
port bit is then polled to determine the status of  
. The  
second scheme is to use an interrupt driven system, in which  
DRDY IRQ  
Most of the registers on the AD7715 are 8-bit registers. This  
facilitates easy interfacing to the 8-bit serial ports of micro-  
controllers. Some of the registers on the part are up to 16 bits,  
but data transfers to these 16-bit registers can consist of a full  
16-bit transfer or two 8-bit transfers to the serial port of the  
microcontroller. DSP processors and microprocessors generally  
transfer 16 bits of data in a serial data operation. Some of these  
processors, such as the ADSP-2105, have the facility to program  
the amount of cycles in a serial transfer. This allows the user to  
tailor the number of bits in any transfer to match the register  
length of the required register in the AD7715.  
case the  
68HC11. For interfaces that require control of the  
the AD7715, one of the port bits of the 68HC11 (such as PC1),  
CS  
output is connected to the  
input of the  
CS  
input on  
which is configured as an output, can be used to drive the input.  
DV  
DV  
DD  
DD  
SS  
RESET  
SCLK  
SCK  
68HC11  
AD7715  
MISO  
DOUT  
Even though some of the registers on the AD7715 are only  
eight bits in length, communicating with two of these registers  
in successive write operations can be handled as a single 16-bit  
data transfer if required. For example, if the setup register is to  
be updated, the processor must first write to the communications  
register (saying that the next operation is a write to the setup  
register) and then write eight bits to the setup register. This  
can all be done in a single 16-bit transfer if required because  
once the eight serial clocks of the write operation to the  
communications register have been completed, the part  
immediately sets itself up for a write operation to the setup  
register.  
MOSI  
DIN  
CS  
Figure 11. AD7715 to 68HC11 Interface  
The 68HC11 is configured in the master mode with its CPOL  
bit set to a Logic 1 and its CPHA bit set to a Logic 1. When the  
68HC11 is configured like this, its SCLK line idles high between  
data transfers. The AD7715 is not capable of full duplex  
operation. If the AD7715 is configured for a write operation, no  
data appears on the DOUT lines even when the SCLK input is  
active. Similarly, if the AD7715 is configured for a read  
operation, data presented to the part on the DIN line is ignored  
even when SCLK is active.  
Coding for an interface between the 68HC11 and the AD7715 is  
given in the C Code for Interfacing AD7715 to 68HC11 section.  
DRDY  
In this example, the  
output line of the AD7715 is con-  
nected to the PC0 port bit of the 68HC11 and is polled to  
determine its status.  
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AD7715  
AD7715 TO 8XC51 INTERFACE  
AD7715 TO ADSP-2103/ADSP-2105 INTERFACE  
An interface circuit between the AD7715 and the 8XC51  
microcontroller is shown in Figure 12. The diagram shows the  
Figure 13 shows an interface between the AD7715 and the  
ADSP-2103/ADSP-2105 DSP processor. In the interface shown,  
CS  
DRDY  
minimum number of interface connections with  
on the  
the  
bit of the communications register is monitored to  
AD7715 hardwired low. In the case of the 8XC51 interface, the  
minimum number of interconnects is just two. In this scheme,  
determine when the data register is updated. The alternative  
scheme is to use an interrupt driven system, in which case the  
DRDY  
DRDY  
IRQ2  
the  
bit of the communications register is monitored to  
output is connected to the  
ADSP-2105. The serial interface of the ADSP-2103/ADSP-2105  
RFS TFS  
input of the ADSP-2103/  
determine when the data register is updated. The alternative  
scheme, which increases the number of interface lines to three,  
is set up for alternate framing mode. The  
and  
pins  
DRDY  
monitoring of the  
is to monitor the  
output line from the AD7715. The  
DRDY  
of the ADSP-2103/ADSP-2105 are configured as active low  
outputs, and the ADSP-2103/ADSP-2105 serial clock line,  
line can be done in two ways. First,  
CS  
SCLK, is also configured as an output. The  
for the AD7715  
DRDY  
can be connected to one of the 8XC51s port bits (such  
as P1.0) which is configured as an input. This port bit is then  
DRDY  
RFS TFS  
is active when either the  
or  
outputs from the ADSP-  
2103/ADSP-2105 are active. The serial clock rate on the ADSP-  
2103/ADSP-2105 should be limited to 3 MHz to ensure correct  
operation with the AD7715.  
polled to determine the status of  
is to use an interrupt driven system in which case, the  
INT1  
. The second scheme  
DRDY  
input of the 8XC51. For  
output is connected to the  
interfaces that require control of the  
one of the port bits of the 8XC51 (such as P1.1), which is  
CS  
DV  
DD  
CS  
input on the AD7715,  
RESET  
CS  
configured as an output, can be used to drive the  
input.  
RFS  
TFS  
The 8XC51 is configured in its Mode 0 serial interface mode. Its  
serial interface contains a single data line. As a result, the  
DOUT and DIN pins of the AD7715 should be connected  
together with a 10 kΩ pull-up resistor. The serial clock on the  
8XC51 idles high between data transfers. The 8XC51 outputs  
the LSB first in a write operation while the AD7715 rearranged  
before being written to the output serial register. Similarly, the  
AD7715 outputs the MSB first during a read operation while  
the 8XC51 expects the LSB first. Therefore, the data which is  
read into the serial buffer needs to be rearranged before the  
correct data word from the AD7715 is available in the  
accumulator.  
AD7715  
ADSP-2103/  
ADSP-2105  
DOUT  
DIN  
DR  
DT  
SCLK  
SCLK  
Figure 13. AD7715 to ADSP-2103/ADSP-2105 Interface  
DV  
DD  
RESET  
DV  
DD  
8XC51  
AD7715  
10k  
P3.0  
P3.1  
DOUT  
DIN  
SCLK  
CS  
Figure 12. AD7715 to 8XC51 Interface  
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AD7715  
CODE FOR SETTING UP THE AD7715  
The C Code for Interfacing AD7715 to 68HC11 section gives  
a set of read and write routines in C code for interfacing the  
68HC11 microcontroller to the AD7715. The sample program  
sets up the various registers on the AD7715 and reads 1000  
samples from the part into the 68HC11. The setup conditions  
on the part are exactly the same as those outlined for the  
flowchart of Figure 10. In the example code given here, the  
The sequence of the events in this program are as follows:  
1. Write to the communications register, setting the gain to 1  
with standby inactive.  
2. Write to the setup register, setting bipolar mode, buffer  
off, no filter synchronization, confirming a clock frequency  
of 2.4576 MHz, setting the output rate for 60 Hz and  
initiating a self-calibration.  
DRDY  
output is polled to determine if a new valid word is  
DRDY  
3. Poll the  
output.  
available in the data register.  
4. Read the data from the data register.  
5. Loop around doing Step 3 and Step 4 until the specified  
number of samples have been taken.  
C CODE FOR INTERFACING AD7715 TO 68HC11  
/* This program has read and write routines for the 68HC11 to interface to the AD7715 and the sample  
program sets the various registers and then reads 1000 samples from the part. */  
#include <math.h>  
#include <io6811.h>  
#define NUM_SAMPLES 1000 /* change the number of data samples */  
#define MAX_REG_LENGTH 2 /* this says that the max length of a register is 2 bytes */  
Writetoreg (int);  
Read (int,char);  
char *datapointer = store;  
char store[NUM_SAMPLES*MAX_REG_LENGTH + 30];  
void main()  
{
/* the only pin that is programmed here from the 68HC11 is the /CS and this is why the PC2 bit  
of PORTC is made as an output */  
char a;  
DDRC = 0x04; /* PC2 is an output the rest of the port bits are inputs */  
PORTC | = 0x04; /* make the /CS line high */  
Writetoreg(0x10); /* set the gain to 1, standby off and set the next operation as write to the setup  
register */  
Writetoreg(0x68); /* set bipolar mode, buffer off, no filter sync, confirm clock as 2.4576MHz, set  
output rate to 60Hz and do a self calibration */  
while(PORTC & 0x10); /* wait for /DRDY to go low */  
for(a=0;a<NUM_SAMPLES;a++);  
{
Writetoreg(0x38); /*set the next operation for 16 bit read from the data register */  
Read(NUM_SAMPLES,2);  
}
}
Writetoreg(int byteword);  
{
int q;  
SPCR = 0x3f;  
SPCR = 0X7f; /* this sets the WiredOR mode(DWOM=1), Master mode(MSTR=1), SCK idles high(CPOL=1), /SS  
can be low always (CPHA=1), lowest clock speed(slowest speed which is master clock /32 */  
DDRD = 0x18; /* SCK, MOSI outputs */  
q = SPSR;  
q = SPDR; /* the read of the staus register and of the data register is needed to clear the interrupt  
which tells the user that the data transfer is complete */  
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AD7715  
PORTC &= 0xfb; /* /CS is low */  
SPDR = byteword; /* put the byte into data register */  
while(!(SPSR & 0x80)); /* wait for /DRDY to go low */  
PORTC |= 0x4; /* /CS high */  
}
Read(int amount, int reglength)  
{
int q;  
SPCR = 0x3f;  
SPCR = 0x7f; /* clear the interrupt */  
DDRD = 0x10; /* MOSI output, MISO input, SCK output */  
while(PORTC & 0x10); /* wait for /DRDY to go low */  
PORTC & 0xfb ; /* /CS is low */  
for(b=0;b<reglength;b++)  
{
SPDR = 0;  
while(!(SPSR & 0x80)); /* wait until port ready before reading */  
*datapointer++=SPDR; /* read SPDR into store array via datapointer */  
}
PORTC|=4; /* /CS is high */  
}
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AD7715  
APPLICATIONS INFORMATION  
The AD7715 provides a low cost, high resolution analog-to-  
digital function. Because the analog-to-digital function is  
provided by a Σ-Δ architecture, it makes the part more immune  
to noisy environments thus making the part ideal for use in  
industrial and process control applications. It also provides a  
programmable gain amplifier, a digital filter and calibration  
options. Thus, it provides far more system level functionality  
than off-the-shelf integrating ADCs without the disadvantage  
of having to supply a high quality integrating capacitor. In  
addition, using the AD7715 in a system allows the system  
designer to achieve a much higher level of resolution because  
noise performance of the AD7715 is significantly better than  
that of the integrating ADCs.  
PRESSURE MEASUREMENT  
One typical application of the AD7715 is pressure measurement.  
Figure 14 shows the AD7715 used with a pressure transducer,  
the BP01 from Sensym. The pressure transducer is arranged in  
a bridge network and gives a differential output voltage between  
its OUT(+) and OUT(−) terminals. With rated full-scale pressure  
(in this case 300 mmHg) on the transducer, the differential  
output voltage is 3 mV/V of the input voltage (that is, the  
voltage between its IN(+) and IN(−) terminals).  
Assuming a 5 V excitation voltage, the full-scale output range  
from the transducer is 15 mV. The excitation voltage for the  
bridge is also used to generate the reference voltage for the  
AD7715. Therefore, variations in the excitation voltage do not  
introduce errors in the system. Choosing resistor values of 24 kΩ  
and 15 kΩ as per the diagram give a 1.92 V reference voltage for  
the AD7715 when the excitation voltage is 5 V.  
The on-chip PGA allows the AD7715 to handle an analog input  
voltage range as low as 10 mV full-scale with VREF = 1.25 V. The  
differential inputs of the part allow this analog input range to  
have an absolute value anywhere between AGND and AVDD  
when the part is operated in unbuffered mode. It allows the user  
to connect the transducer directly to the input of the AD7715.  
The programmable gain front end on the AD7715 allows the  
part to handle unipolar analog input ranges from 0 mV to  
20 mV to 0 V to 2.5 V and bipolar inputs of 20 mV to  
Using the part with a programmed gain of 128 results in the  
full-scale input span of the AD7715 being 15 mV which  
corresponds with the output span from the transducer.  
2.5 V. Because the part operates from a single supply, these  
bipolar ranges are with respect to a biased-up differential input.  
+5V  
EXCITATION VOLTAGE = +5V  
AV  
DD  
DV  
DD  
AD7715  
IN(+)  
CHARGE BALANCING ADC  
OUT(–)  
AIN(+)  
AIN(–)  
OUT(+)  
PGA  
BUFFER  
AUTO-ZEROED  
DIGITAL  
Σ-∆  
MODULATOR  
FILTER  
IN(–)  
A = 1 TO 128  
MCLK IN  
24kΩ  
CLOCK  
GENERATION  
MCLK OUT  
SERIAL INTERFACE  
REGISTER BANK  
REF IN(+)  
REF IN(–)  
RESET  
DRDY  
15kΩ  
AGND  
DGND  
DOUT  
DIN  
SCLK  
CS  
Figure 14. Pressure Measurement Using the AD7715  
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AD7715  
resistances RL1 and RL4, but these simply shift the common-  
TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENT  
mode voltage. There is no voltage drop across lead resistances  
RL2 and RL3 as the input current to the AD7715 is very low. The  
lead resistances present a small source impedance so it would  
not generally be necessary to turn on the buffer on the AD7715.  
If the buffer is required, the common-mode voltage should be  
set accordingly by inserting a small resistance between the bottom  
end of the RTD and AGND of the AD7715. In the application  
shown in Figure 16, an external 400 μA current source provides  
the excitation current for the PT100 and it also generates the  
reference voltage for the AD7715 via the 6.25 kΩ resistor. Varia-  
tions in the excitation current do not affect the circuit as both the  
input voltage and the reference voltage vary ratiometrically with  
the excitation current. However, the 6.25 kΩ resistor must have  
a low temperature coefficient to avoid errors in the reference  
voltage over temperature.  
Another application area for the AD7715 is in temperature  
measurement. Figure 15 outlines a connection from a thermo-  
couple to the AD7715. In this application, the AD7715 is operated  
in its buffered mode to allow large decoupling capacitors on the  
front end to eliminate any noise pickup that there may have  
been in the thermocouple leads. When the AD7715 is operated  
in buffered mode, it has a reduced common-mode range. To place  
the differential voltage from the thermocouple on a suitable  
common-mode voltage, the AIN(−) input of the AD7715 is  
biased up at the reference voltage, 2.5 V.  
Figure 16 shows another temperature measurement application  
for the AD7715. In this case, the transducer is an resistive tem-  
perature device (RTD), a PT100. The arrangement is a 4-lead  
RTD configuration. There are voltage drops across the lead  
5V  
AV  
DD  
DV  
DD  
AD7715  
THERMOCOUPLE  
CHARGE BALANCING ADC  
JUNCTION  
R
R
AIN(+)  
AIN(–)  
PGA  
BUFFER  
AUTO-ZEROED  
DIGITAL  
Σ-∆  
MODULATOR  
FILTER  
C
C
A = 1 TO 128  
MCLK IN  
CLOCK  
+5V  
GENERATION  
+V  
IN  
MCLK OUT  
SERIAL INTERFACE  
REGISTER BANK  
V
REF IN(+)  
REF IN(–)  
REF192 OUT  
RESET  
DRDY  
GND  
AGND  
DGND  
DOUT  
DIN  
CS  
SCLK  
Figure 15. Thermocouple Measurement Using the AD7715  
+5V  
AV  
DV  
400µA  
DD  
DD  
REF IN(+)  
6.25kΩ  
R
R
AD7715  
L1  
REF IN(–)  
AIN(+)  
L2  
CHARGE BALANCING ADC  
PGA  
BUFFER  
RTD  
AUTO-ZEROED  
DIGITAL  
R
R
L3  
AIN(–)  
Σ-∆  
FILTER  
MODULATOR  
A = 1 TO 128  
L4  
MCLK IN  
CLOCK  
GENERATION  
AGND  
DGND  
MCLK OUT  
SERIAL INTERFACE  
REGISTER BANK  
RESET  
DRDY  
DOUT  
DIN  
CS  
SCLK  
Figure 16. RTD Measurement Using the AD7715  
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AD7715  
The AD7715 consumes only 450 μA, leaving 3 mA available for  
the rest of the transmitter. Figure 17 shows a block diagram of a  
smart transmitter which includes the AD7715. Not shown in  
Figure 17 is the isolated power source required to power the  
front end.  
SMART TRANSMITTERS  
Another area where the low power, single supply, three-wire  
interface capabilities is of benefit is in smart transmitters. Here,  
the entire smart transmitter must operate from the 4 mA to  
20 mA loop. Tolerances in the loop mean that the amount of  
current available to power the transmitter is as low as 3.5 mA.  
ISOLATION  
BARRIER  
MAIN TRANSMITTER ASSEMBLY  
3V  
ISOLATED SUPPLY  
VOLTAGE  
REGULATOR  
VOLTAGE  
VOLTAGE  
REFERENCE  
REFERENCE  
V
CC  
AV  
DD  
DV  
REF IN  
DD  
INPUT/OUTPUT  
STAGE  
SIGNAL  
4mA  
TO  
20mA  
DAC  
MICROCONTROLLER UNIT  
SENSORS  
RTD  
mV  
ohm  
CONDITIONER  
*PID  
LOOP  
RTN  
AD7715  
MCLK  
*RANGE SETTING  
*CALIBRATION  
*LINEARIZATION  
*OUTPUT CONTROL  
*SERIAL COMMUNICATION  
*HART PROTOCOL  
IN  
COM  
3V  
TC  
WAVEFORM  
SHAPER  
BANDPASS  
FILTER  
HART  
MCLK  
OUT  
MODEM  
BELL 202  
AGND  
ISOLATED GROUND  
DGND  
COM  
Figure 17. Smart Transmitter Using the AD7715  
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AD7715  
OUTLINE DIMENSIONS  
0.800 (20.32)  
0.790 (20.07)  
0.780 (19.81)  
16  
1
9
8
0.280 (7.11)  
0.250 (6.35)  
0.240 (6.10)  
0.325 (8.26)  
0.310 (7.87)  
0.300 (7.62)  
0.100 (2.54)  
BSC  
0.060 (1.52)  
MAX  
0.195 (4.95)  
0.130 (3.30)  
0.115 (2.92)  
0.210 (5.33)  
MAX  
0.015  
(0.38)  
MIN  
0.150 (3.81)  
0.130 (3.30)  
0.115 (2.92)  
0.015 (0.38)  
GAUGE  
0.014 (0.36)  
0.010 (0.25)  
0.008 (0.20)  
PLANE  
SEATING  
PLANE  
0.022 (0.56)  
0.018 (0.46)  
0.014 (0.36)  
0.430 (10.92)  
MAX  
0.005 (0.13)  
MIN  
0.070 (1.78)  
0.060 (1.52)  
0.045 (1.14)  
COMPLIANT TO JEDEC STANDARDS MS-001-AB  
CONTROLLING DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES; MILLIMETER DIMENSIONS  
(IN PARENTHESES) ARE ROUNDED-OFF INCH EQUIVALENTS FOR  
REFERENCE ONLY AND ARE NOT APPROPRIATE FOR USE IN DESIGN.  
CORNER LEADS MAY BE CONFIGURED AS WHOLE OR HALF LEADS.  
Figure 18. 16-Lead Plastic Dual In-Line Package [PDIP]  
Narrow Body  
(N-16)  
Dimensions shown in inches and (millimeters)  
10.50 (0.4134)  
10.10 (0.3976)  
16  
1
9
8
7.60 (0.2992)  
7.40 (0.2913)  
10.65 (0.4193)  
10.00 (0.3937)  
0.75 (0.0295)  
0.25 (0.  
0098)  
1.27 (0.0500)  
BSC  
45°  
2.65 (0.1043)  
2.35 (0.0925)  
0.30 (0.0118)  
0.10 (0.0039)  
8°  
0°  
COPLANARITY  
0.10  
SEATING  
PLANE  
0.51 (0.0201)  
0.31 (0.0122)  
1.27 (0.0500)  
0.40 (0.0157)  
0.33 (0.0130)  
0.20 (0.0079)  
COMPLIANT TO JEDEC STANDARDS MS-013-AA  
CONTROLLING DIMENSIONS ARE IN MILLIMETERS; INCH DIMENSIONS  
(IN PARENTHESES) ARE ROUNDED-OFF MILLIMETER EQUIVALENTS FOR  
REFERENCE ONLY AND ARE NOT APPROPRIATE FOR USE IN DESIGN.  
Figure 19. 16-Lead Standard Small Outline Package [SOIC_W]  
Wide Body  
(RW-16)  
Dimensions shown in millimeters and (inches)  
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AD7715  
5.10  
5.00  
4.90  
16  
9
8
4.50  
4.40  
4.30  
6.40  
BSC  
1
PIN 1  
1.20  
MAX  
0.15  
0.05  
0.20  
0.09  
0.75  
0.60  
0.45  
8°  
0°  
0.30  
0.19  
0.65  
BSC  
SEATING  
PLANE  
COPLANARITY  
0.10  
COMPLIANT TO JEDEC STANDARDS MO-153-AB  
Figure 20. 16-Lead Thin Shrink Small Outline Package [TSSOP]  
(RU-16)  
Dimensions shown in millimeters  
ORDERING GUIDE  
Model  
AD7715AN-5  
AD7715ANZ-51  
AVDD Supply Temperature Range Package Description  
Package Option  
N-16  
N-16  
5 V  
5 V  
5 V  
5 V  
5 V  
5 V  
5 V  
5 V  
5 V  
5 V  
5 V  
5 V  
3 V  
3 V  
3 V  
3 V  
3 V  
3 V  
3 V  
3 V  
3 V  
3 V  
3 V  
3 V  
3 V  
−40°C to +85°C  
−40°C to +85°C  
−40°C to +85°C  
−40°C to +85°C  
−40°C to +85°C  
−40°C to +85°C  
−40°C to +85°C  
−40°C to +85°C  
−40°C to +85°C  
−40°C to +85°C  
−40°C to +85°C  
−40°C to +85°C  
−40°C to +85°C  
−40°C to +85°C  
−40°C to +85°C  
−40°C to +85°C  
−40°C to +85°C  
−40°C to +85°C  
−40°C to +85°C  
−40°C to +85°C  
−40°C to +85°C  
−40°C to +85°C  
−40°C to +85°C  
−40°C to +85°C  
16-Lead Plastic Dual In-Line Package [PDIP]  
16-Lead Plastic Dual In-Line Package [PDIP]  
AD7715AR-5  
16-Lead Standard Small Outline Package [SOIC_W] RW-16  
16-Lead Standard Small Outline Package [SOIC_W] RW-16  
16-Lead Standard Small Outline Package [SOIC_W] RW-16  
16-Lead Standard Small Outline Package [SOIC_W] RW-16  
16-Lead Thin Shrink Small Outline Package [TSSOP] RU-16  
16-Lead Thin Shrink Small Outline Package [TSSOP] RU-16  
16-Lead Thin Shrink Small Outline Package [TSSOP] RU-16  
16-Lead Thin Shrink Small Outline Package [TSSOP] RU-16  
16-Lead Thin Shrink Small Outline Package [TSSOP] RU-16  
Die  
AD7715AR-5REEL  
AD7715ARZ-51  
AD7715ARZ-5REEL1  
AD7715ARU-5  
AD7715ARU-5REEL  
AD7715ARU-5REEL7  
AD7715ARUZ-51  
AD7715ARUZ-5REEL71  
AD7715ACHIPS-5  
AD7715AN-3  
AD7715ANZ-31  
AD7715AR-3  
AD7715AR-3REEL  
AD7715ARZ-31  
AD7715ARZ-3REEL1  
16-Lead Plastic Dual In-Line Package [PDIP]  
16-Lead Plastic Dual In-Line Package [PDIP]  
N-16  
N-16  
16-Lead Standard Small Outline Package [SOIC_W] RW-16  
16-Lead Standard Small Outline Package [SOIC_W] RW-16  
16-Lead Standard Small Outline Package [SOIC_W] RW-16  
16-Lead Standard Small Outline Package [SOIC_W] RW-16  
16-Lead Thin Shrink Small Outline Package [TSSOP] RU-16  
16-Lead Thin Shrink Small Outline Package [TSSOP] RU-16  
16-Lead Thin Shrink Small Outline Package [TSSOP] RU-16  
16-Lead Thin Shrink Small Outline Package [TSSOP] RU-16  
16-Lead Thin Shrink Small Outline Package [TSSOP] RU-16  
Die  
AD7715ARU-3  
AD7715ARU-3REEL  
AD7715ARU-3REEL7  
AD7715ARUZ-31  
AD7715ARUZ-3REEL71  
AD7715ACHIPS-3  
EVAL-AD7715-3EBZ1  
Evaluation Board  
1 Z = RoHS Compliant Part.  
©2009 Analog Devices, Inc. All rights reserved. Trademarks and  
registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.  
D08519-0-12/09(D)  
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