AD7366-5/AD7367-5
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DRIVER AMPLIFIER CHOICE
Each AD7366-5/AD7367-5 has a total of four analog inputs,
which operate in single-ended mode. Both ADC analog inputs
can be programmed to one of the three analog input ranges. In
applications where the signal source is high impedance, it is
recommended to buffer the signal before applying it to the
ADC analog inputs.
Figure 21 shows the configuration of the
AD7366-5/AD7367-5 in single-ended mode.
In applications where the THD and SNR are critical specifi-
cations, the analog input of the AD7366-5/AD7367-5 should be
driven from a low impedance source. Large source impedances
significantly affect the ac performance of the ADC and can
necessitate the use of an input buffer amplifier.
When no amplifier is used to drive the analog input, the source
impedance should be limited to low values. The maximum source
impedance depends on the amount of THD that can be tolerated
in the application. The THD increases as the source impedance
increases and performance degrades.
Figure 7 shows THD vs.
the analog input frequency for various source impedances.
Depending on the input range and analog input configuration
selected, the AD7366-5/AD7367-5 can handle source
Due to the programmable nature of the analog inputs on the
AD7366-5/AD7367-5, the choice of op amp used to drive the
inputs is a function of the particular application and depends
on the selected analog input voltage ranges.
The driver amplifier must be able to settle for a full-scale step to
a 14-bit level, 0.0061%, in less than the specified acquisition time
of the AD7366-5/AD7367-5. An op amp such as the
AD8021meets this requirement when operating in single-ended mode.
The
AD8021 needs an external compensating NPO type of
capacitor. The
AD8022 can also be used in high frequency
applications where a dual version is required. For lower frequency
applications, recommended op amps are the
AD797,
AD845,V+
VDD
VSS
VA1
DVCC/AV
+5V
AGND
V–
AD8021
1k
15pF
CCOMP = 10pF
–10V/–5V
+10V/+5V
AD7366-5/
AD7367-5*
*ADDITIONAL PINS OMITTED FOR CLARITY.
10F
+
0.1F
+
0.1F
+
10F
+
0
6842-
023
Figure 21. Typical Connection Diagram with the AD8021
Driving the Analog Input in Single-Ended Mode
VDRIVE
The AD7366-5/AD7367-5 also have a VDRIVE feature to control
the voltage at which the serial interface operates. VDRIVE allows
the ADC to easily interface to both 3 V and 5 V processors. For
example, if the AD7366-5/AD7367-5 is operated with a VCC of
5 V, the VDRIVE pin could be powered from a 3 V supply, allowing
a large dynamic range with low voltage digital processors. Thus,
the AD7366-5/AD7367-5 could be used with the ±10 V input
range while still being able to interface to 3 V digital parts.
REFERENCE
The AD7366-5/AD7367-5 can operate with either the internal
2.5 V on-chip reference or an externally applied reference. The
logic state of the REFSEL pin determines whether the internal
reference is used. The internal reference is selected for both ADCs
when the REFSEL pin is tied to logic high. If the REFSEL pin is
tied to GND, an external reference can be supplied through the
DCAPA and DCAPB pins. On power-up, the REFSEL pin must be
tied to either a low logic or high logic state for the part to operate.
Suitable reference sources for the AD7366-5/AD7367-5 include
The internal reference circuitry consists of a 2.5 V band gap
reference and a reference buffer. When operating the AD7366-5/
AD7367-5 in internal reference mode, the 2.5 V internal reference
is available at the DCAPA and DCAPB pins, which should be
decoupled to AGND using a 680 nF capacitor. It is recommended
that the internal reference be buffered before applying it elsewhere
in the system. The internal reference is capable of sourcing up
to 150 μA with an analog input range of ±10 V and 70 μA for
both the ±5 V range and 0 V to +10 V range
If the internal reference operation is required for the ADC
conversion, the REFSEL pin must be tied to logic high on power-
up. The reference buffer requires 70 μs to power up and charge
the 680 nF decoupling capacitor during the power-up time.
The AD7366-5/AD7367-5 is specified for a 2.5 V to 3 V reference
range. When a 3 V reference is selected, the ranges are ±12 V,
±6 V, and 0 V to +12 V. For these ranges, the VDD and VSS supply
must be greater than or equal to the +12 V and 12 V, respectively.