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FEATURES

TYPICAL APPLICATION

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The LTC®1594L/LTC1598L are 3V micropower, 12-bitsampling A/D converters that feature 4- and 8-channelmultiplexers, respectively. They typically draw only 160µAof supply current when converting and automaticallypower down to a typical supply current of 1nA betweenconversions. The LTC1594L is available in a 16-pin SOpackage and the LTC1598L is packaged in a 24-pinSSOP. Both operate on a 3V supply. The 12-bit, switched-capacitor, successive approximation ADCs include asample-and-hold.

On-chip serial ports allow efficient data transfer to a widerange of microprocessors and microcontrollers over threeor four wires. This, coupled with micropower consump-tion, makes remote location possible and facilitates trans-mitting data through isolation barriers.

The circuit can be used in ratiometric applications or withan external reference. The high impedance analog inputsand the ability to operate with reduced spans (to 1.5V fullscale) allow direct connection to sensors and transducersin many applications, eliminating the need for gain stages.

4- and 8-Channel,3V Micropower Sampling

12-Bit Serial I/O A/D Converters

■ 12-Bit Resolution on 3V Supply■ Low Supply Current: 160µA Typ■ Auto Shutdown to 1nA■ Guaranteed ±3/4LSB Max DNL■ Guaranteed 2.7V Operation

(5V Versions Available: LTC1594/LTC1598)■ Multiplexer: 4-Channel MUX (LTC1594L)

8-Channel MUX (LTC1598L)■ Separate MUX Output and ADC Input Pins■ MUX and ADC May Be Controlled Separately■ Sampling Rate: 10.5ksps■ I/O Compatible with QSPI, SPI and MICROWIRETM, etc.■ Small Package: 16-Pin Narrow SO (LTC1594L)

24-Pin SSOP (LTC1598L)

■ Pen Screen Digitizing■ Battery-Operated Systems■ Remote Data Acquisition■ Isolated Data Acquisition■ Battery Monitoring■ Temperature Measurement MICROWIRE is a trademark of National Semiconductor Corporation.

, LTC and LT are registered trademarks of Linear Technology Corporation.

SAMPLE FREQUENCY (kHz)0.1

1

SUPP

LY C

URRE

NT (µ

A)

10

100

1000

1 10 100

1594L/98L TA02

TA = 25°CVCC = 2.7VVREF = 2.5VfCLK = 200kHz

Supply Current vs Sample Rate

12µW, 8-Channel, 12-Bit ADC Samples at 200Hz and Runs Off a 3V Supply

ANALOGINPUTS

0V TO 3VRANGE

1k 1µF

OPTIONAL ADC FILTER

20

21

22

23

24

1

2

3

8

4, 9

MPU

SERIAL DATA LINKMICROWIRE ANDSPI COMPATABLE

10

6

5, 14

7

11

12

13

18 17 16 15, 19 1µF

3V

1594L/98L TA01

CH0

CH1

CH2

CH3

CH4

CH5

CH6

CH7

COMGND

CSADC

CSMUX

CLK

DINDOUT

NC

NC

ADCIN

LTC1598L

MUXOUT VREF VCC

+

–

12-BITSAMPLING

ADC

8-CHANNELMUX

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(Notes 1, 2)Supply Voltage (VCC) to GND................................... 12VVoltage

Analog Reference .................... –0.3V to (VCC + 0.3V)Analog Inputs .......................... –0.3V to (VCC + 0.3V)Digital Inputs .........................................–0.3V to 12VDigital Output .......................... –0.3V to (VCC + 0.3V)

ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS

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Power Dissipation .............................................. 500mWOperating Temperature Range

LTC1594LCS/LTC1598LCG ..................... 0°C to 70°CLTC1594LIS/LTC1598LIG ................. –40°C to 85°C

Storage Temperature Range ................. –65°C to 150°CLead Temperature (Soldering, 10 sec).................. 300°C

PACKAGE/ORDER INFORMATION

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Consult factory for Military grade parts.

ORDER PARTNUMBER

ORDER PARTNUMBER

TJMAX = 150°C, θJA = 110°C/ W

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15

14

13

CH5

CH6

CH7

GND

CLK

CSMUX

DIN

COM

GND

CSADC

DOUT

NC

CH4

CH3

CH2

CH1

CH0

VCC

MUXOUT

ADCIN

VREF

VCC

CLK

NC

TJMAX = 125°C, θJA = 120°C/ W

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S PACKAGE16-LEAD PLASTIC SO

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CH0

CH1

CH2

CH3

ADCIN

VREF

COM

GND

VCC

MUXOUT

DIN

CSMUX

CLK

VCC

DOUT

CSADC

RECOM ENDED OPERATING CONDITIONS

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SYMBOL PARAMETER CONDITIONS MIN TYP MAX UNITSVCC Supply Voltage (Note 3) 2.7 3.6 VfCLK Clock Frequency VCC = 2.7V (Note 4) 200 kHztCYC Total Cycle Time fCLK = 200kHz 95 µsthDI Hold Time, DIN After CLK↑ VCC = 2.7V 450 nstsuCS Setup Time CS↓ Before First CLK↑ (See Operating Sequence) VCC = 2.7V 2 µstsuDI Setup Time, DIN Stable Before CLK↑ VCC = 2.7V 600 nstWHCLK CLK High Time VCC = 2.7V 1.5 µstWLCLK CLK Low Time VCC = 2.7V 1.5 µstWHCS CS High Time Between Data Transfer Cycles fCLK = 200kHz 25 µstWLCS CS Low Time During Data Transfer fCLK = 200kHz 70 µs

LTC1594LCSLTC1594LIS

LTC1598LCGLTC1598LIG

The ● denotes the specifications which apply overthe full operating temperature range, otherwise specifications are at TA = 25°C. (Note 5)

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CONVERTER AND MULTIPLEXER CHARACTERISTICS

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PARAMETER CONDITIONS MIN TYP MAX MIN TYP MAX UNITSResolution (No Missing Codes) ● 12 12 BitsIntegral Linearity Error (Note 6) ● ±3 ±3 LSBDifferential Linearity Error ● ± 3/4 ±1 LSBOffset Error ● ±3 ±3 LSBGain Error ● ±8 ±8 LSBREF Input Range (Notes 7, 8) 1.5V to VCC + 0.05V VAnalog Input Range (Notes 7, 8) –0.05V to VCC + 0.05V VMUX Channel Input Leakage Current Off Channel ● ±200 ±200 nAMUXOUT Leakage Current Off Channel ● ±200 ±200 nAADCIN Input Leakage Current (Note 9) ● ±1 ±1 µA

SYMBOL PARAMETER CONDITIONS MIN TYP MAX UNITSS/(N + D) Signal-to-Noise Plus Distortion Ratio 1kHz Input Signal 68 dBTHD Total Harmonic Distortion (Up to 5th Harmonic) 1kHz Input Signal –78 dBSFDR Spurious-Free Dynamic Range 1kHz Input Signal 80 dB

Peak Harmonic or Spurious Noise 1kHz Input Signal –80 dB

DYNAMIC ACCURACY

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DIGITAL AND DC ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICSU

SYMBOL PARAMETER CONDITIONS MIN TYP MAX UNITSVIH High Level Input Voltage VCC = 3.6V ● 2.0 VVIL Low Level Input Voltage VCC = 2.7V ● 0.8 VIIH High Level Input Current VIN = VCC ● 2.5 µAIIL Low Level Input Current VIN = 0V ● –2.5 µAVOH High Level Output Voltage VCC = 2.7V, IO = 10µA ● 2.4 2.64 V

VCC = 2.7V, IO = 360µA ● 2.1 2.30 VVOL Low Level Output Voltage VCC = 2.7V, IO = 400µA ● 0.4 VIOZ Hi-Z Output Leakage CS = High ● ±3 µAISOURCE Output Source Current VOUT = 0V – 10 mAISINK Output Sink Current VOUT = VCC 15 mARREF Reference Input Resistance CS = VIH 2700 MΩ

CS = VIL 60 kΩIREF Reference Current CS = VCC ● 0.001 2.5 µA

tCYC ≥ 760µs, fCLK ≤ 25kHz 50 µAtCYC ≥ 60µs, fCLK ≤ 200kHz ● 50 70 µA

ICC Supply Current CS = VCC, CLK = VCC, DIN = VCC ● 0.001 ±5 µAtCYC ≥ 760µs, fCLK ≤ 25kHz 160 µAtCYC ≥ 60µs, fCLK ≤ 200kHz ● 160 400 µA

LTC1594LCS/LTC1598LCG LTC1594LIS/LTC1598LIG

The ● denotes the specifications whichapply over the full operating temperature range, otherwise specifications are at TA = 25°C. (Note 5)

The ● denotes the specifications whichapply over the full operating temperature range, otherwise specifications are at TA = 25°C. (Note 5)

TA = 25°C, fSMPL = 10.5kHz. (Note 5)

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SYMBOL PARAMETER CONDITIONS MIN TYP MAX UNITStSMPL Analog Input Sample Time See Figure 1 in Applications Information 1.5 CLK CyclesfSMPL(MAX) Maximum Sampling Frequency See Figure 1 in Applications Information ● 10.5 kHz

tCONV Conversion Time See Figure 1 in Applications Information 12 CLK CyclestdDO Delay Time, CLK↓ to DOUT Data Valid See Test Circuits ● 600 1500 nstdis Delay Time, CS↑ to DOUT Hi-Z See Test Circuits ● 220 600 nsten Delay Time, CLK↓ to DOUT Enabled See Test Circuits ● 180 500 nsthDO Time Output Data Remains Valid After CLK↓ CLOAD = 100pF 520 nstf DOUT Fall Time See Test Circuits ● 60 180 nstr DOUT Rise Time See Test Circuits ● 80 180 nstON Enable Turn-On Time See Figure 1 in Applications Information ● 540 1200 nstOFF Enable Turn-Off Time See Figure 2 in Applications Information ● 190 500 nstOPEN Break-Before-Make Interval ● 125 350 nsCIN Input Capacitance Analog Inputs On-Channel 20 pF

Off-Channel 5 pFDigital Input 5 pF

AC CHARACTERISTICS

Note 1: Absolute Maximum Ratings are those values beyond which the lifeof a device may be impaired.Note 2: All voltage values are with respect to GND.Note 3: These devices are specified at 3V. Consult factory for 5Vspecified devices (LTC1594/LTC1598).Note 4: Increased leakage currents at elevated temperatures cause the S/Hto droop, therefore it is recommended that fCLK ≥ 200kHz at 85°C,fCLK ≥ 75kHz at 70°C and fCLK ≥ 1kHz at 25°C.Note 5: VCC = 2.7V, VREF = 2.5V and CLK = 200kHz unless otherwisespecified. CSADC and CSMUX pins are tied together during the test.Note 6: Linearity error is specified between the actual end points of theA/D transfer curve.

Note 7: Two on-chip diodes are tied to each reference and analog inputwhich will conduct for reference or analog input voltages one diode dropbelow GND or one diode drop above VCC. This spec allows 50mV forwardbias of either diode for 2.7V ≤ VCC ≤ 3.6V. This means that as long as thereference or analog input does not exceed the supply voltage by more than50mV, the output code will be correct. To achieve an absolute 0V to 3Vinput voltage range, it will therefore require a minimum supply voltage of2.950V over initial tolerance, temperature variations and loading.Note 8: Recommended operating condition.Note 9: Channel leakage current is measured after the channel selection.

TYPICAL PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS

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Supply Current vs Sample Rate Reference Current vs TemperatureSupply Current vs Temperature


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SUPP

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URRE

NT (µ

A)

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100

1000

1 10 100

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TEMPERATURE (°C)–55

60

SUPP

LY C

URRE

NT (µ

A)

100

180

220

260

–15 25 45 125

1594L/98L G02

140

–35 5 65 85 105

TA = 25°CVCC = 2.7VVREF = 2.5VfCLK = 200kHzfSMPL = 10.5kHz


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REFE

RENC

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RREN

T (µ

A)

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50

–15 25 45 125

1594L/98L G03

45

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52

49

–35 5 65 85 105

VCC = 2.7VVREF = 2.5VfCLK = 200kHzfSMPL = 10.5kHz

The ● denotes the specifications which apply over the full operating temperature range,otherwise specifications are at TA = 25°C.(Note 5)

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Change in Linearityvs Reference Voltage

Change in Gainvs Reference Voltage

Change in Offsetvs Reference Voltage

REFERENCE VOLTAGE (V)0.5

0

CHAN

GE IN

OFF

SET

(LSB

= 1

/409

6 ×

V REF

)

0.5

1.0

1.5

2.0

2.5

3.0

1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5

1594L/98L G04

3.0

TA = 25°CVCC = 2.7VfCLK = 200kHzfSMPL = 10.5kHz


0

CHAN

GE IN

LIN

EARI

TY (L

SB)

0.05

0.15

0.20

0.25

0.50

0.35

1.4 1.8 2.0 2.8

1594L/98L G06

0.10

0.40

0.45

0.30

1.2 1.6 2.2 2.4 2.6



0

CHAN

GE IN

GAI

N (L

SB)

– 1

–3

–4

–5

–10

–7

1.4 1.8 2.0 2.8

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–2

–8

–9

–6

1.2 1.6 2.2 2.4 2.6


INPUT FREQUENCY (kHz)1

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EFFE

CTIV

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MBE

R OF

BIT

S (E

NOBs

)

S/(N + D) (dB)

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5

7

10

10 100

1594L/98L G09

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4

6

9

12

11

8

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2TA = 25°CVCC = 2.7VfCLK = 200kHzfSMPL = 10.5kHz

Effective Bits and S/(N + D)vs Input FrequencyDifferential Nonlinearity vs Code

CODE0

–1

DIFF

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TIAL

NON

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ROR

(LSB

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– 0.5

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0.5

1

512 1024 1536 2048

1594L/98L G08

2560 3072 3584 4096


Spurious Free Dynamic Rangevs Input Frequency


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1594L/98L G10

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TA = 25°CVCC = 2.7VVREF = 2.5VfSMPL = fSMPL(MAX)

Frequency Response

INPUT FREQUENCY (Hz)

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ATTE

NUAT

ION

(%)

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40

50

20

0

90

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10

1k 100k 1M 10M

1594L/98L G12

10010k

(MUX + ADC)TA = 25°CVCC = 2.7VVREF = 2.5VfSMPL = fSMPL(MAX)

Change in Offset vs Temperature

TEMPERATURE (°C)0

CHAN

GE IN

OFF

SET

(LSB

)

0.15

30

1594L/98L G05

0

–0.10

10 20 40

–0.15

–0.20

0.20

0.10

0.05

–0.05

50 60 70

VCC = 2.7VVREF = 2.5VfCLK = 200kHzfSMPL = fSMPL(MAX)

S/(N + D) vs Input Level

INPUT LEVEL (dB)–45

SIGN

AL-T

O-NO

ISE

PLUS

DIS

TORT

ION

(dB)

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Power Supply Feedthroughvs Ripple Frequency

FREQUENCY (kHz)0

–120

MAG

NITU

DE (d

B)

– 100

–80

–60

–40

1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0

1594L/98L G13

–20

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TA = 25°CVCC = 2.7VVREF = 2.5VfIN = 3.05kHzfCLK = 120kHzfSMPL = 7.5kHz

4096 Point FFT Plot

RIPPLE FREQUENCY (Hz)

–80

FEED

THRO

UGH

(dB)

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–40

–50

–20

0

–90

–70

–30

–10

1k 100k 1M 10M

1594L/98L G15

–10010k

TA = 25°CVCC = 2.7V (VRIPPLE = 1mV)VREF = 2.5VfCLK = 200kHz

Intermodulation Distortion

FREQUENCY (kHz)0

–120

MAG

NITU

DE (d

B)

– 100

–80

–60

–40

1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0

1594L/98L G14

–20

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TA = 25°CVCC = 2.7VVREF = 2.5Vf1 = 2.05kHzf2 = 3.05kHzfSMPL = 7.5kHz

Maximum Clock Frequencyvs Source Resistance

SOURCE RESISTANCE (Ω)10

CLOC

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EQUE

NCY

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–INPUT

+INPUTVIN

RSOURCE–

TA = 25°CVCC = 2.7VVREF = 2.5V

Sample-and-Hold Acquisition Timevs Source Resistance

SOURCE RESISTANCE (Ω)1

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S &

H A

CQUI

SITI

ON T

IME

(ns)

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10000

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TA = 25°CVCC = 2.7VVREF = 2.5V

–INPUT

+INPUTVINRSOURCE

+

Input Channel Leakage Currentvs Temperature

Minimum Clock Frequency for0.1LSB Error vs Temperature

TEMPERATURE (°C)0

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EQUE

NCY

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VCC = 2.7VVREF = 2.5V


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1000

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1

0.1

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VCC = 2.7VVREF = 2.5V

ON CHANNELOFF CHANNEL

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PIN FUNCTIONS

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LTC1594L

CH0 (Pin 1): Analog Multiplexer Input.




ADCIN (Pin 5): ADC Input. This input is the positive analoginput to the ADC. Connect this pin to MUXOUT for normaloperation.

VREF (Pin 6): Reference Input. The reference input definesthe span of the ADC.

COM (Pin 7): Negative Analog Input. This input is thenegative analog input to the ADC and must be free of noisewith respect to GND.

GND (Pin 8): Analog Ground. GND should be tied directlyto an analog ground plane.

CSADC (Pin 9): ADC Chip Select Input. A logic high on thisinput powers down the ADC and three-states DOUT. A logiclow on this input enables the ADC to sample the selectedchannel and start the conversion. For normal operation,drive this pin in parallel with CSMUX.

LTC1598L





CLK (Pin 5): Shift Clock. This clock synchronizes the serialdata transfer to both MUX and ADC. It also determines theconversion speed of the ADC.

CSMUX (Pin 6): MUX Chip Select Input. A logic high onthis input allows the MUX to receive a channel address. Alogic low enables the selected MUX channel and connectsit to the MUXOUT pin for A/D conversion. For normaloperation, drive this pin in parallel with CSADC.

DIN (Pin 7): Digital Data Input. The multiplexer address isshifted into this input.

DOUT (Pin 10): Digital Data Output. The A/D conversionresult is shifted out of this output.

VCC (Pin 11): Power Supply Voltage. This pin providespower to the ADC. It must be bypassed directly to theanalog ground plane.

CLK (Pin 12): Shift Clock. This clock synchronizes theserial data transfer to both MUX and ADC.

CSMUX (Pin 13): MUX Chip Select Input. A logic high onthis input allows the MUX to receive a channel address. Alogic low enables the selected MUX channel and connectsit to the MUXOUT pin for A/D conversion. For normaloperation, drive this pin in parallel with CSADC.

DIN (Pin 14): Digital Data Input. The multiplexer addressis shifted into this input.

MUXOUT (Pin 15): MUX Output. This pin is the output ofthe multiplexer. Tie to ADCIN for normal operation.

VCC (Pin 16): Power Supply Voltage. This pin should betied to Pin 11.

COM (Pin 8): Negative Analog Input. This input is thenegative analog input to the ADC and must be free of noisewith respect to GND.


CSADC (Pin 10): ADC Chip Select Input. A logic high onthis input deselects and powers down the ADC and three-states DOUT. A logic low on this input enables the ADC tosample the selected channel and start the conversion. Fornormal operation drive this pin in parallel with CSMUX.

DOUT (Pin 11): Digital Data Output. The A/D conversionresult is shifted out of this output.

NC (Pin 12): No Connection.

NC (Pin 13): No Connection.

CLK (Pin 14): Shift Clock. This input should be tied to Pin 5.

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VCC (Pin 15): Power Supply Voltage. This pin providespower to the A/D Converter. It must be bypassed directlyto the analog ground plane.

VREF (Pin 16): Reference Input. The reference inputdefines the span of the ADC.

ADCIN (Pin 17): ADC Input. This input is the positiveanalog input to the ADC. Connect this pin to MUXOUT fornormal operation.

MUXOUT (Pin 18): MUX Output. This pin is the output ofthe multiplexer. Tie to ADCIN for normal operation.

VCC (Pin 19): Power Supply Voltage. This pin should betied to Pin 15.






TEST CIRCUITS

Voltage Waveforms for DOUT Rise and Fall Times, tr, tfLoad Circuit for tdDO, tr and tf

DOUT

1.4V

3k

100pF

TEST POINT

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BLOCK DIAGRA S

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CH0

CH1

CH2

CH3

1

2

3

4

7 COMGND

8 1594L BD

9

13

12

14

10

CSADC

CSMUX

CLK

DINDOUT

ADCINMUXOUT

15 5 6 16

VREF VCCLTC1594L

+

–

4-CHANNELMUX

12-BITSAMPLING

ADC

LTC1598L

1598L BD

CH0

CH1

CH2

CH3

CH4

CH5

CH6

CH7

+

–

8 COMGND

4, 9

10

6

5, 14

7

11

CSADC

CSMUX

CLK

DINDOUT

12

13NC

NC

ADCINMUXOUT

18 17 16 15, 19

VREF VCCLTC1598L

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21

22

23

24

1

2

3

8-CHANNELMUX

12-BITSAMPLING

ADC

DOUTVOL

VOH

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TEST CIRCUITS

Voltage Waveforms for tenVoltage Waveforms for DOUT Delay Times, tdDO

CLK

DOUT

VIL

tdDO

VOL

VOH

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DOUTWAVEFORM 1(SEE NOTE 1)

VIH

tdis

90%

10%

DOUTWAVEFORM 2(SEE NOTE 2)

CSADC = CSMUX = CS

NOTE 1: WAVEFORM 1 IS FOR AN OUTPUT WITH INTERNAL CONDITIONS SUCHTHAT THE OUTPUT IS HIGH UNLESS DISABLED BY THE OUTPUT CONTROL.NOTE 2: WAVEFORM 2 IS FOR AN OUTPUT WITH INTERNAL CONDITIONS SUCHTHAT THE OUTPUT IS LOW UNLESS DISABLED BY THE OUTPUT CONTROL.

1594L/98L TC05

Load Circuit for tdis and ten

DOUT3k

100pF

TEST POINT

VCC tdis WAVEFORM 2, ten

tdis WAVEFORM 1

1594L/98L TC04

Voltage Waveforms for tdis

1594L/98L TC06

CSADC

LTC1594L/LTC1598L

1CLK

DOUT

ten

B11VOL

2

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APPLICATIONS INFORMATION

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OVERVIEW

The LTC1594L/LTC1598L are 3V micropower, 12-bitsampling A/D converters that feature 4- and 8-channelmultiplexers respectively. They typically draw only 160µAof supply current when sampling at 10.5kHz. Supplycurrent drops linearly as the sample rate is reduced (seeSupply Current vs Sample Rate). The ADCs automaticallypower down when not performing conversions, drawingonly leakage current. The LTC1594L is available in a16-pin narrow SO package and the LTC1598L is pack-aged in a 24-pin SSOP. Both devices operate on a singlesupply from 2.7V to 3.6V.

The LTC1594L/LTC1598L contain a 12-bit, switched-capacitor ADC, sample-and-hold, serial port and anexternal reference input pin. In addition, the LTC1594Lhas a 4-channel multiplexer and the LTC1598L providesan 8-channel multiplexer (see Block Diagram). They canmeasure signals floating on a DC common mode voltage

and can operate with reduced spans to 1.5V. Reducingthe spans allow them to achieve 366µV resolution.

The LTC1594L/LTC1598L provide separate MUX outputand ADC input pins to form an ideal MUXOUT/ADCINloop which economizes signal conditioning. The MUXand ADC of the devices can also be controlled individuallythrough separate chip selects to enhance flexibility.

SERIAL INTERFACE

For this discussion, we will assume that CSMUX andCSADC are tied together and will refer to them as simplyCS, unless otherwise specified.

The LTC1594L/LTC1598L communicate with the micro-processor and other external circuitry via a synchronous,half duplex, 4-wire interface (see Operating Sequences inFigures 1 and 2).

CLK

EN D1

D2

CSMUX = CSADC = CS

tCYC

B5B6B7B8B9B10B11Hi-ZDOUT

CH0 TOCH7

DIN

tCONV

Hi-Z

tsuCS

NULLBIT

D0

B4 B3 B2 B1 B0*tSMPL

tON

DON’T CARE

ADCIN =MUXOUT

COM = GND *AFTER COMPLETING THE DATA TRANSFER, IF FURTHER CLOCKS ARE APPLIED WITH CS LOW, THE ADC WILL OUTPUT LSB-FIRST DATA THEN FOLLOWED WITH ZEROS INDEFINITELY 1594F/98F F01

Figure 1. LTC1594L/LTC1598L Operating Sequence Example: CH2, GND

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Figure 2. LTC1594L/LTC1598L Operating Sequence Example: All Channels Off

CLK

EN D1

D2

tCYC

Hi-ZDOUT

CH0 TOCH7

DIN

tCONV

Hi-Z

tsuCS

NULLBIT

D0

tOFF

D0N‘T CARE

ADCIN =MUXOUT

COM = GND

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DUMMY CONVERSION

CSMUX = CSADC = CS

break-before-make interval, tOPEN. After a delay of tON(tOFF + tOPEN), the selected channel is switched on,allowing the ADC in the chip to acquire input signal andstart the conversion (see Figures 1 and 2). After 1 null bit,the result of the conversion is output on the DOUT line.The selected channel remains on, until the next fallingedge of CS. At the end of the data exchange, CS shouldbe brought high. This resets the LTC1594L/LTC1598Land initiates the next data exchange.

DIN1 DIN2

DOUT1 DOUT2

CS

SHIFT MUXADDRESS IN

tSMPL + 1 NULL BIT

SHIFT A/D CONVERSIONRESULT OUT 1594L/98L AI01

Break-Before-Make

The LTC1594L/LTC1598L provide a break-before-makeinterval from switching off all the channels simulta-neously to switching on the next selected channel onceCS is pulled low. In other words, once CS is pulled low,

Data Transfer

The CLK synchronizes the data transfer with each bitbeing transmitted on the falling CLK edge and capturedon the rising CLK edge in both transmitting and receivingsystems.

The LTC1594L/LTC1598L first receive input data andthen transmit back the A/D conversion results (halfduplex). Because of the half duplex operation, DIN andDOUT may be tied together allowing transmission overjust 3 wires: CS, CLK and DATA (DIN/DOUT).

Data transfer is initiated by a rising chip select (CS)signal. After CS rises, the input data on the DIN pin islatched into a 4-bit register on the rising edge of the clock.More than four input bits can be sent to the DIN pinwithout problems, but only the last four bits clocked inbefore CS falls will be stored into the 4-bit register. This4-bit input data word will select the channel in themuliplexer (see Input Data Word and Tables 1 and 2). Toensure correct operation, the CS must be pulled lowbefore the next rising edge of the clock.

Once the CS is pulled low, all channels are simulta-neously switched off after a delay of tOFF to ensure a

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after a delay of tOFF, all the channels are switched off toensure a break-before-make interval. After this interval,the selected channel is switched on allowing signaltransmission. The selected channel remains on until thenext falling edge of CS and the process repeats itself withthe “EN” bit being logic high. If the “EN” bit is logic low,all the channels are switched off simultaneously after adelay of tOFF from CS being pulled low and all thechannels remain off until the next falling edge of CS.

Input Data Word

When CS is high, the LTC1594L/LTC1598L clock datainto the DIN inputs on the rising edge of the clock andstore the data into a 4-bit register. The input data wordsare defined as follows:

D0EN D2 D1

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“EN” Bit

The first bit in the 4-bit register is an “EN” bit. If the “EN”bit is a logic high, as illustrated in Figure 1, it enables theselected channel after a delay of tON when the CS is pulledlow. If the “EN” bit is logic low, as illustrated in Figure 2,it disables all channels after a delay of tOFF when the CSis pulled low.

Multiplexer (MUX) Address

The 3 bits of input word following the “EN” bit select thechannel in the MUX for the requested conversion. For agiven channel selection, the converter will measure thevoltage of the selected channel with respect to the voltageon the COM pin. Tables 1 and 2 show the various bitcombinations for the LTC1594L/LTC1598L channelselection.

Table 1. Logic Table for the LTC1594L Channel SelectionCHANNEL STATUS EN D2 D1 DO

All Off 0 X X X

CH0 1 0 0 0

CH1 1 0 0 1

CH2 1 0 1 0

CH3 1 0 1 1


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Table 2. Logic Table for the LTC1598L Channel SelectionCHANNEL STATUS EN D2 D1 DO

All Off 0 X X X

CH0 1 0 0 0

CH1 1 0 0 1

CH2 1 0 1 0

CH3 1 0 1 1

CH4 1 1 0 0

CH5 1 1 0 1

CH6 1 1 1 0

CH7 1 1 1 1

Transfer Curve

The LTC1594L/LTC1598L are permanently configuredfor unipolar only. The input span and code assignmentfor this conversion type is illustrated below.

Transfer Curve

0V 1LSB

VREF –2LSB

VREF4096

VREF –1LSB

VREF

VIN 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0

•••

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1LSB =

Output Code

OUTPUT CODE

•••

1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

INPUT VOLTAGE

VREF – 1LSBVREF – 2LSB

•••

1LSB0V

INPUT VOLTAGE(VREF = 2.500V)

2.49939V2.49878V

•••

0.00061V0V

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Operation with DIN and DOUT Tied Together

The LTC1594L/LTC1598L can be operated with DIN andDOUT tied together. This eliminates one of the linesrequired to communicate to the microprocessor (MPU).Data is transmitted in both directions on a single wire.The processor pin connected to this data line should beconfigurable as either an input or an output. TheLTC1594L/LTC1598L will take control of the data lineafter CS falling and before the 6th falling CLK while theprocessor takes control of the data line when CS is high

(see Figure 3). Therefore the processor port line must beswitched to an input with CS being low to avoid a conflict.

Separate Chip Selects for MUX and ADC

The LTC1594L/LTC1598L provide separate chip selects,CSMUX and CSADC, to control MUX and ADC separately.This feature not only provides the flexibility to select aparticular channel once for multiple conversions (seeFigure 4) but also maximizes the sample rate up to20ksps (see Figure 5).

Figure 4. Selecting a Channel Once for Multiple Conversions

CLK

EN D1

D2

CSADC

CSMUX

B5B6B7B8B9B10B11Hi-ZDOUT

CH0 TOCH7

DIN

tCONV

Hi-Z

tsuCS

NULLBIT

D0

B4 B3 B2 B1 B0tSMPL

tON

B5B6B7B8B9B10B11Hi-Z

tCONV

tsuCS

NULLBIT

D0

B4 B3 B2 B1 B0tSMPL

ADCIN =MUXOUT

COM = GND1594L/98L F04

DON’T CARE DON’T CARE

1 2 3 4 5 6

CS

CLK

DATA (DIN/DOUT) EN D2 D1 D0 B11 B10 • • •

LTC1594L/LTC1598L CONTROLS DATA LINE AND SENDSA/D RESULT BACK TO MPU

MPU CONTROLS DATA LINE AND SENDSMUX ADDRESS TO LTC1594L/LTC1598L

PROCESSOR MUST RELEASE DATALINE AFTER CS FALLING AND

BEFORE THE 6TH FALLING CLK

LTC1594L/LTC1598L TAKES CONTROL OF DATALINE AFTER CS FALLING AND BEFORE THE 6TH FALLING CLK 1594L/98L F03

tsuCS

Figure 3. LTC1594L/LTC1598L Operation with DIN and DOUT Tied Together

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CLK

EN D1

D2

CSMUX

CSADC

B5B6B7B8B9B10B11DOUT

CH0 TOCH7

DIN

tCONV

tsuCS

NULLBIT

D0

B4 B3 B2 B1 B0

EN D1

tSMPL

tON tON

B5B6B7B8B9B10B11

tCONV

tsuCS

NULLBIT

D0D2

EN D1

D0D2

B4 B3 B2 B1 B0tSMPL

ADCIN =MUXOUT

COM = GND1594L/98L F05

B4 B3 B2 B1 B0

DON’T CARE DON’T CARE

MUXOUT/ADCIN Loop EconomizesSignal Conditioning

The MUXOUT and ADCIN pins of the LTC1594L/LTC1598Lform a very flexible external loop that allows Program-mable Gain Amplifier (PGA) and/or processing analoginput signals prior to conversion. This loop is also a costeffective way to perform the conditioning, because onlyone circuit is needed instead of one for each channel.

In the Typical Applications section, there are a fewexamples illustrating how to use the MUXOUT/ADCIN loopto form a PGA and to antialias filter several analog inputs.

ACHIEVING MICROPOWER PERFORMANCE

With typical operating currents of 160µA and automaticshutdown between conversions, the LTC1594L/LTC1598L achieve extremely low power consumptionover a wide range of sample rates (see Figure 6). The autoshutdown allows the supply current to drop with reducedsample rate. Several things must be taken into account toachieve such a low power consumption.

Shutdown

The LTC1594L/LTC1598L are equipped with automaticshutdown features. They draw power when the CS pin islow. The bias circuits and comparator of the ADC powersdown and the reference input becomes high impedance atthe end of each conversion leaving the CLK running toclock out the LSB first data or zeroes (see Figures 1 and 2).When the CS pin is high, the ADC powers down completely

leaving the CLK running to clock the input data word intoMUX. If the CS, DIN and CLK are not running rail-to-rail, theinput logic buffers will draw currents. These currents maybe large compared to the typical supply current. To obtainthe lowest supply current, run the CS, DIN and CLK pinsrail-to-rail.

DOUT Loading

Capacitive loading on the digital output can increasepower consumption. A 100pF capacitor on the DOUT pincan add more than 50µA to the supply current at a 200kHzclock frequency. An extra 50µA or so of current goes intocharging and discharging the load capacitor. The samegoes for digital lines driven at a high frequency by anylogic. The (C)(V)(f) currents must be evaluated and thetroublesome ones minimized.

Figure 5. Use Separate Chip Selects to Maximize Sample Rate

Figure 6. Automatic Power Shutdown Between ConversionsAllows Power Consumption to Drop with Sample Rate


1

SUPP

LY C

URRE

NT (µ

A)

10

100

1000

1 10 100

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BOARD LAYOUT CONSIDERATIONS

Grounding and Bypassing

The LTC1594L/LTC1598L are easy to use if some care istaken. They should be used with an analog ground planeand single point grounding techniques. The GND pinshould be tied directly to the ground plane.

The VCC pin should be bypassed to the ground plane witha 10µF tantalum capacitor with leads as short as possible.If the power supply is clean, the LTC1594L/LTC1598Lcan also operate with smaller 1µF or less surface mountor ceramic bypass capacitors. All analog inputs shouldbe referenced directly to the single point ground. Digitalinputs and outputs should be shielded from and/orrouted away from the reference and analog circuitry.

SAMPLE-AND-HOLD

Both the LTC1594L/LTC1598L provide a built-in sample-and-hold (S&H) function to acquire signals through theselected channel, assuming the ADCIN and MUXOUTpins are tied together. The S & H of these parts acquireinput signals through the selected channel relative toCOM input during the tSMPL time (see Figure 7).

Single-Ended Inputs

The sample-and-hold of the LTC1594L/LTC1598L allowsconversion of rapidly varying signals. The input voltageis sampled during the tSMPL time as shown in Figure 7.The sampling interval begins after tON time once the CSis pulled low and continues until the second falling CLKedge after the CS is low (see Figure 7). On this falling CLK

Figure 7. LTC1594L/LTC1598L ADCIN and COM Input Settling Windows

CLK

DIN

DOUT

MUXOUT = ADCIN

CH0 TO CH7

SAMPLE HOLD

“ANALOG” INPUT MUSTSETTLE DURING

THIS TIME

tSMPL

tON

tCONVCSADC = CSMUX = CS

D2 D1EN D0 DON‘T CARE

1ST BIT TEST “COM” INPUT MUSTSETTLE DURING THIS TIME

B11

COM

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edge, the S & H goes into hold mode and the conversionbegins. The voltage on the “COM” input must remainconstant and be free of noise and ripple throughout theconversion time. Otherwise, the conversion operationmay not be performed accurately. The conversion time is12 CLK cycles. Therefore, a change in the “COM” inputvoltage during this interval can cause conversion errors.For a sinusoidal voltage on the “COM” input this errorwould be:

VERROR(MAX) = VPEAK(2π)(f)(“COM”)12/fCLKWhere f(“COM”) is the frequency of the “COM” inputvoltage, VPEAK is its peak amplitude and fCLK is thefrequency of the CLK. In most cases, VERROR will not besignificant. For a 60Hz signal on the “COM” input togenerate a 0.5LSB error (305µV) with the converterrunning at CLK = 200kHz, its peak value would have to be5.266mV.

ANALOG INPUTS

Because of the capacitive redistribution A/D conversiontechniques used, the analog inputs of the LTC1594L/LTC1598L have capacitive switching input current spikes.These current spikes settle quickly and do not cause aproblem. However, if large source resistances are usedor if slow settling op amps drive the inputs, care must betaken to insure that the transients caused by the currentspikes settle completely before the conversion begins.

“Analog” Input Settling

The input capacitor of the LTC1594L/LTC1598L is switchedonto the selected channel input during the tSMPL time (seeFigure 7) and samples the input signal within that time. Thesample phase is at least 1 1/2 CLK cycles before conver-sion starts. The voltage on the “analog” input must settlecompletely within tSMPL. Minimizing RSOURCE+ and C1 willimprove the input settling time. If a large “analog” inputsource resistance must be used, the sample time can beincreased by using a slower CLK frequency.

“COM” Input Settling

At the end of the tSMPL, the input capacitor switches to the“COM” input and conversion starts (see Figures 1 and 7).During the conversion, the “analog” input voltage iseffectively “held” by the sample-and-hold and will notaffect the conversion result. However, it is critical that the“COM” input voltage settles completely during the firstCLK cycle of the conversion time and be free of noise.Minimizing RSOURCE– and C2 will improve settling time.If a large “COM” input source resistance must be used,the time allowed for settling can be extended by using aslower CLK frequency.

Input Op Amps

When driving the analog inputs with an op amp it isimportant that the op amp settle within the allowed time(see Figure 7). Again, the “analog” and “COM” inputsampling times can be extended as described above toaccommodate slower op amps. Most op amps, includingthe LT®1006 and LT1413 single supply op amps, can bemade to settle well even with the minimum settlingwindows of 7.5µs (“analog” input) which occur at themaximum clock rate of 200kHz.

Source Resistance

The analog inputs of the LTC1594L/LTC1598L look like a20pF capacitor (CIN) in series with a 1k resistor (RON) anda 90Ω channel resistance as shown in Figure 8. CIN getsswitched between the selected “analog” and “COM”inputs once during each conversion cycle. Large externalsource resistors and capacitances will slow the settlingof the inputs. It is important that the overall RC timeconstants be short enough to allow the analog inputs tocompletely settle within the allowed time.

Figure 8. Analog Input Equivalent Circuit

RON1k

RON90Ω

CIN20pF

LTC1594LLTC1598L

“ANALOG”INPUTRSOURCE+

VIN+

C1

“COM”INPUT

MUXOUT

MUX

ADCIN

RSOURCE–VIN–

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Input Leakage Current

Input leakage currents can also create errors if the sourceresistance gets too large. For instance, the maximuminput leakage specification of 200nA (at 85°C) flowingthrough a source resistance of 600Ω will cause a voltagedrop of 120µV or 0.2LSB. This error will be muchreduced at lower temperatures because leakage dropsrapidly (see typical curve Input Channel Leakage Currentvs Temperature).

REFERENCE INPUTS

The reference input of the LTC1594L/LTC1598L is effec-tively a 50k resistor from the time CS goes low to the endof the conversion. The reference input becomes a highimpedance node at any other time (see Figure 9). Sincethe voltage on the reference input defines the voltagespan of the A/D converter, the reference input should bedriven by a reference with low ROUT (ex. LT1004, LT1019and LT1021) or a voltage source with low ROUT.

Reduced Reference Operation

The effective resolution of the LTC1594L/LTC1598L canbe increased by reducing the input span of the convert-ers. The LTC1594L/LTC1598L exhibit good linearity andgain over a wide range of reference voltages (see typicalcurves Change in Linearity vs Reference Voltage andChange in Gain vs Reference Voltage). However, caremust be taken when operating at low values of VREFbecause of the reduced LSB step size and the resultinghigher accuracy requirement placed on the converters.The following factors must be considered when operat-ing at low VREF values:

1. Offset2. Noise3. Conversion speed (CLK frequency)

Offset with Reduced VREFThe offset of the LTC1594L/LTC1598L has a larger effecton the output code when the ADCs are operated withreduced reference voltage. The offset (which is typicallya fixed voltage) becomes a larger fraction of an LSB as thesize of the LSB is reduced. The typical curve of Change inOffset vs Reference Voltage shows how offset in LSBs isrelated to reference voltage for a typical value of VOS. Forexample, a VOS of 122µV which is 0.2LSB with a 2.5Vreference becomes 0.5LSB with a 1V reference and2.5LSBs with a 0.2V reference. If this offset is unaccept-able, it can be corrected digitally by the receiving systemor by offsetting the “COM” input of the LTC1594L/LTC1598L.

Noise with Reduced VREFThe total input referred noise of the LTC1594L/LTC1598Lcan be reduced to approximately 400µV peak-to-peakusing a ground plane, good bypassing, good layouttechniques and minimizing noise on the reference inputs.This noise is insignificant with a 5V reference but willbecome a larger fraction of an LSB as the size of the LSBis reduced.

For operation with a 2.5V reference, the 400µV noise isonly 0.66LSB peak-to-peak. In this case, the LTC1594L/LTC1598L noise will contribute virtually no uncertainty tothe output code. However, for reduced references thenoise may become a significant fraction of an LSB andcause undesirable jitter in the output code. For example,with a 1.25V reference this same 400µV noise is 1.32LSBpeak-to-peak. This will reduce the range of input voltagesover which a stable output code can be achieved by 1LSB.If the reference is further reduced to 1V, the 400µV noisebecomes equal to 1.65LSBs and a stable code may bedifficult to achieve. In this case, averaging multiplereadings may be necessary.

This noise data was taken in a very clean setup. Any setupinduced noise (noise or ripple on VCC, VREF or VIN) willadd to the internal noise. The lower the reference voltageto be used the more critical it becomes to have a clean,noise free setup.

LTC1594LLTC1598L

REF+

ROUT

VREF

1

4GND

1594L/98L F09

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Conversion Speed with Reduced VREFWith reduced reference voltages, the LSB step size isreduced and the LTC1594L/LTC1598L internal compara-tor overdrive is reduced. Therefore, it may be necessaryto reduce the maximum CLK frequency when low valuesof VREF are used.

DYNAMIC PERFORMANCE

The LTC1594L/LTC1598L have exceptional samplingcapability. Fast Fourier Transform (FFT) test techniquesare used to characterize the ADC’s frequency response,distortion and noise at the rated throughput. By applyinga low distortion sine wave and analyzing the digitaloutput using an FFT algorithm, the ADC’s spectral con-tent can be examined for frequencies outside the funda-mental. Figure 10 shows a typical LTC1594L/LTC1598Lplot.


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Effective Number of Bits

The Effective Number of Bits (ENOBs) is a measurement ofthe resolution of an ADC and is directly related to S/(N + D)by the equation:

ENOB = [S/(N + D) – 1.76]/6.02

where S/(N + D) is expressed in dB. At the maximumsampling rate of 10.5kHz with a 5V supply, the LTC1594L/LTC1598L maintain above 10.7 ENOBs at 10kHz inputfrequency. Above 10kHz the ENOBs gradually decline, asshown in Figure 11, due to increasing second harmonicdistortion. The noise floor remains low.

Total Harmonic Distortion

Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) is the ratio of the RMSsum of all harmonics of the input signal to the fundamen-tal itself. The out-of-band harmonics alias into the fre-quency band between DC and half of the samplingfrequency. THD is defined as:

THD =+ + + +

20logV V V V

V22

32

42

N2

1

...

where V1 is the RMS amplitude of the fundamentalfrequency and V2 through VN are the amplitudes of thesecond through the Nth harmonics. The typical THD

Signal-to-Noise Ratio

The Signal-to-Noise plus Distortion Ratio (S/N + D) is theratio between the RMS amplitude of the fundamentalinput frequency to the RMS amplitude of all other fre-quency components at the ADC’s output. The output isband limited to frequencies above DC and below one halfthe sampling frequency. Figure 11 shows a typical spec-tral content with a 10.5kHz sampling rate.

Figure 10. LTC1594L/LTC1598L Nonaveraged,4096 Point FFT Plot

FREQUENCY (kHz)0

–120

MAG

NITU

DE (d

B)

– 100

–80

–60

–40

1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0

1594L/98L G13

–20

0

0.5 1.5 2.5 3.5

TA = 25°CVCC = 2.7VVREF = 2.5VfIN = 3.05kHzfCLK = 120kHzfSMPL = 7.5kHz

Figure 11. Effective Bits and S/(N + D) vs Input Frequency


0

EFFE

CTIV

E NU

MBE

R OF

BIT

S (E

NOBs

)

S/(N + D) (dB)

3

5

7

10

10 100

1594L/98L G09

1

4

6

9

12

11

8

62

56

74

68

50

2TA = 25°CVCC = 2.7VfCLK = 200kHzfSMPL = 10.5kHz

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specification in the Dynamic Accuracy table includes the2nd through 5th harmonics. With a 1kHz input signal, theLTC1594L/LTC1598L have typical THD of 78dB withVCC = 2.7V.

Intermodulation Distortion

If the ADC input signal consists of more than onespectral component, the ADC transfer function nonlin-earity can produce intermodulation distortion (IMD)in addition to THD. IMD is the change in one sinusoi-dal input caused by the presence of another sinusoidalinput at a different frequency.

If two pure sine waves of frequencies fa and fb are appliedto the ADC input, nonlinearities in the ADC transferfunction can create distortion products at sum and differ-ence frequencies of mfa ± nfb, where m and n = 0, 1, 2, 3,etc. For example, the 2nd order IMD terms include (fa +fb) and (fa – fb) while 3rd order IMD terms include (2fa +fb), (2fa – fb), (fa + 2fb), and (fa – 2fb). If the two input sinewaves are equal in magnitudes, the value (in dB) of the2nd order IMD products can be expressed by the follow-ing formula:


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The LTC1594L/LTC1598L can interface directly (withoutexternal hardware) to most popular microprocessors’(MPU) synchronous serial formats includingMICROWIRE, SPI and QSPI. If an MPU without a dedi-cated serial port is used, then three of the MPU’s parallelport lines can be programmed to form the serial link to theLTC1594L/LTC1598L. Included here is one serial interfaceexample.

Motorola SPI (MC68HC05)

The MC68HC05 has been chosen as an example of an MPUwith a dedicated serial port. This MPU transfers data MSB-first and in 8-bit increments. The DIN word sent to the dataregister starts the SPI process. With three8-bit transfers the A/D result is read into the MPU. Thesecond 8-bit transfer clocks B11 through B7 of the A/Dconversion result into the processor. The third 8-bit trans-fer clocks the remaining bits B6 through B0 into the MPU.ANDing the second byte with 1FHEX clears the three mostsignificant bits and ANDing the third byte with FEHEX clearsthe least significant bit. Shifting the data to the right by onebit results in a right justified word.

IMD f fmplitude f f

a ba b

±( ) = ±( )

20loga

amplitude at fa

Peak Harmonic or Spurious Noise

The peak harmonic or spurious noise is the largestspectral component excluding the input signal and DC.This value is expressed in dBs relative to the RMS valueof a full-scale input signal.

Full-Power and Full-Linear Bandwidth

The full-power bandwidth is that input frequency atwhich the amplitude of the reconstructed fundamental isreduced by 3dB for a full-scale input.

The full-linear bandwidth is the input frequency at whichthe effective bits rating of the ADC falls to 11 bits. Beyondthis frequency, distortion of the sampled input signalincreases. The LTC1594L/LTC1598L have been designedto optimize input bandwidth, allowing the ADCs toundersample input signals with frequencies above theconverters’ Nyquist Frequency.

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LDA #$52 Configuration data for serial peripheralcontrol register (Interrupts disabled, outputenabled, master, Norm = 0, Ph = 0, Clk/16)

STA $0A Load configuration data into location $0A (SPCR)LDA #$FF Configuration data for I/O ports

(all bits are set as outputs)STA $04 Load configuration data into Port A DDR ($04)STA $05 Load configuration data into Port B DDR ($05)STA $06 Load configuration data into Port C DDR ($06)LDA #$08 Put DIN word for LTC1598L into Accumulator

(CH0 with respect to GND)STA $50 Load DIN word into memory location $50

START BSET 0,$02 Bit 0 Port C ($02) goes high (CS goes high)LDA $50 Load DIN word at $50 into AccumulatorSTA $0C Load DIN word into SPI data register ($0C) and

start clocking dataLOOP1 TST $0B Test status of SPIF bit in SPI status register ($0B)

MC68HC05 CODEBPL LOOP1 Loop if not done with transfer to previous instructionBCLR 0,$02 Bit 0 Port C ($02) goes low (CS goes low)LDA $0C Load contents of SPI data register into AccumulatorSTA $0C Start next SPI cycle

LOOP2 TST $0B Test status of SPIFBPL LOOP2 Loop if not doneLDA $0C Load contents of SPI data register into AccumulatorSTA $0C Start next SPI cycleAND #$IF Clear 3 MSBs of first DOUT wordSTA $00 Load Port A ($00) with MSBs

LOOP3 TST $0B Test status of SPIFBPL LOOP3 Loop if not doneLDA $0C Load contents of SPI data register into AccumulatorAND #$FE Clear LSB of second DOUT wordSTA $01 Load Port B ($01) with LSBsJMP START Go back to start and repeat program

1594L/98L TA04

DOUT FROM LTC1598L STORED IN MC68HC05 RAM

B1 B0 0B2B3B5B6 B4

00

LSB

MSB

#00

#01

0 B11 B10 B9 B8 B7

CLK

DIN

CSMUX

CSADCANALOGINPUTS

C0

SCK

MC68HC05

DOUT

MOSI

LTC1598L

BYTE 1

BYTE 2 MISO

Hardware and Software Interface to Motorola MC68HC05

Data Exchange Between LTC1598L and MC68HC05

CSMUX= CSADC

= CS

CLK

DOUT

MPURECEIVED

WORD 1594L/98L TA03

B3B7 B6 B5 B4 B2 B1 B0 B1 B2B11 B10 B9 B8

DIN

MPUTRANSMIT

WORDBYTE 3 BYTE 2

EN D20 D1 XD0

BYTE 1

XX X X X XX0 0 0 X X XX X X XX

BYTE 3BYTE 2BYTE 1

B10? ? 0 B11 B9 B7B8 B6 B5 B3B4 B2 B1 B1B0

DON‘T CARED1D2

?? ? ??? ? ?

DOEN

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MULTICHANNEL A/D USES A SINGLEANTIALIASING FILTER

This circuit demonstrates how the LTC1598L’s indepen-dent analog multiplexer can simplify design of a 12-bitdata acquisition system. All eight channels are MUXed intoa single 1kHz, 4th order Sallen-Key antialiasing filter,which is designed for single supply operation. Since theLTC1598L’s data converter accepts inputs from ground tothe positive supply, rail-to-rail op amps were chosen forthe filter to maximize dynamic range. The LT1368 dual rail-to-rail op amp is designed to operate with 0.1µF loadcapacitors (C1 and C2). These capacitors provide fre-quency compensation for the amplifiers and help reducethe amplifier’s output impedance and improve supplyrejection at high frequencies. The filter contributes less

than 1LSB of error due to offsets and bias currents. Thefilter’s noise and distortion are less than –72dB for a100Hz, 2VP-P offset sine input.

The combined MUX and A/D errors result in an integralnonlinearity error of ±3LSB (maximum) and a differentialnonlinearity error of ±3/4LSB (maximum). The typicalsignal-to-noise plus distortion ratio is 68dB, with approxi-mately –78dB of total harmonic distortion. The LTC1598Lis programmed through a 4-wire serial interface that iscompatible with MICROWIRE, SPI and QSPI. Maximumserial clock speed is 200kHz, which corresponds to a10.5kHz sampling rate.

The complete circuit consumes approximately 600µAfrom a single 3V supply.

Simple Data Acquisition System Takes Advantage of the LTC1598L’sMUXOUT/ADCIN Pins to Filter Analog Signals Prior to A/D Conversion

1594L/98L TA05

CH0

CH1

CH2

CH3

CH4

CH5

CH6

CH7

20

21

22

23

24

1

2

3

+

–

8-CHANNELMUX

8 COMGND

4, 9

10

6

5, 14

7

11

CSADC

CSMUX

CLK

DINDOUT

12

13NC

NC

12-BITSAMPLING

ADC

SERIAL DATA LINKMICROWIRE AND SPICOMPATIBLE

ADCINMUXOUT

18

3 8

1

2

17 16

3.3V

3.3V

15, 19 C71µFVREF VCCLTC1598L

C60.1µF–

+C20.015µF

C80.01µF

R27.5k

R37.5k

R47.5k

R17.5k

C40.03µF

C30.1µF

C50.015µFC1

0.03µF1/2 LT1368

5

7

64–

+1/2 LT1368

22

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Using MUXOUT/ADCIN Loop as PGA

This figure shows the LTC1598L’s MUXOUT/ADCIN pinsand an LT1368 being used to create a single channel PGAwith eight noninverting gains. Combined with the LTC1391,the system can expand to eight channels and eight gainsfor each channel. Using the LTC1594L, the PGA is reducedto four gains. The output of the LT1368 drives the ADCINand the resistor ladder. The resistors above the selectedMUX channel form the feedback for the LT1368. The gainfor this amplifier is RS1/RS2 + 1. RS1 is the summation ofthe resistors above the selected MUX channel and RS2 is

Using the MUXOUT/ADCIN Pins of the LTC1598L to Form a PGA.The LTC1391 MUX Allows Eight Input Channels to be Digitized

the summation of the resistors below the selected MUXchannel. If CH0 is selected, the gain is 1 since RS1 is 0.Table 1 shows the gain for each MUX channel. The LT1368dual rail-to-rail op amp is designed to operate with 0.1µFload capacitors. These capacitors provide frequency com-pensation for the amplifiers, help reduce the amplifiers’output impedance and improve supply rejection at highfrequencies. Because the LT1368’s IB is low, the RON of theselected channel will not affect the gain given by theformula above.

1594L/98L TA06

CH0

CH1

CH2

CH3

CH4

CH5

CH6

CH7

20

21

22

23

24

1

2

3

64R

32R

16R

8R

4R

2R

R

R

+

–

8 COM18 MUXOUT

= DAISY CHAIN CONFIGURATION FOR THE LTC1391 AND THE LTC1598L

GND

4, 9

10

6

5, 14

11

7

CSADC

CSMUX

CLK

DOUTDIN

12

13NC

NC

12-BITSAMPLING

ADC

8-CHANNELMUX

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

16

15

14

13

12

11

10

9

LTC1391

3V

1µF

ADCIN17 16 15, 19 1µF

0.1µF

3V

1µF

3V

VREF VCC

–

+CH0

CH1

CH2

CH3

CH4

CH5

CH6

CH7

V+

D

V–

DOUTDINCS

CLK

GND

1/2 LT1368

LTC1598L

µP/µC

3(5)

2(6)

1(7)

4

8

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G Package24-Lead Plastic SSOP (0.209)

(LTC DWG # 05-08-1640)

PACKAGE DESCRIPTION

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S Package16-Lead Plastic Small Outline (Narrow 0.150)

(LTC DWG # 05-08-1610)

Information furnished by Linear Technology Corporation is believed to be accurate and reliable.However, no responsibility is assumed for its use. Linear Technology Corporation makes no represen-tation that the interconnection of its circuits as described herein will not infringe on existing patent rights.

G24 SSOP 0204

0.09 – 0.25(.0035 – .010)

0° – 8°

0.55 – 0.95(.022 – .037)

5.00 – 5.60**(.197 – .221)

7.40 – 8.20(.291 – .323)

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

7.90 – 8.50*(.311 – .335)

2122 18 17 16 15 14 1319202324

2.0(.079)MAX

0.05(.002)MIN

0.65(.0256)

BSC0.22 – 0.38

(.009 – .015)TYP

MILLIMETERS(INCHES)

DIMENSIONS DO NOT INCLUDE MOLD FLASH. MOLD FLASH SHALL NOT EXCEED .152mm (.006") PER SIDEDIMENSIONS DO NOT INCLUDE INTERLEAD FLASH. INTERLEAD FLASH SHALL NOT EXCEED .254mm (.010") PER SIDE

*

**

NOTE:1. CONTROLLING DIMENSION: MILLIMETERS

2. DIMENSIONS ARE IN

3. DRAWING NOT TO SCALE

0.42 ±0.03 0.65 BSC

5.3 – 5.77.8 – 8.2

RECOMMENDED SOLDER PAD LAYOUT

1.25 ±0.12

.016 – .050(0.406 – 1.270)

.010 – .020(0.254 – 0.508)

× 45°

0° – 8° TYP.008 – .010

(0.203 – 0.254)

1

N

2 3 4 5 6 7 8

N/2

.150 – .157(3.810 – 3.988)

NOTE 3

16 15 14 13

.386 – .394(9.804 – 10.008)

NOTE 3

.228 – .244(5.791 – 6.197)

12 11 10 9

S16 0502

.053 – .069(1.346 – 1.752)

.014 – .019(0.355 – 0.483)

TYP

.004 – .010(0.101 – 0.254)

.050(1.270)

BSC

.245MIN

N

1 2 3 N/2

.160 ±.005

RECOMMENDED SOLDER PAD LAYOUT

.045 ±.005 .050 BSC

.030 ±.005 TYP

INCHES(MILLIMETERS)

NOTE:1. DIMENSIONS IN

2. DRAWING NOT TO SCALE3. THESE DIMENSIONS DO NOT INCLUDE MOLD FLASH OR PROTRUSIONS. MOLD FLASH OR PROTRUSIONS SHALL NOT EXCEED .006" (0.15mm)

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LTC1594L/LTC1598L

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LINEAR TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION 1997

LT/TP 0404 1K REV B • PRINTED IN USA

TYPICAL APPLICATION

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Using the LTC1598L and LTC1391 as an 8-Channel Differential 12-Bit ADC System

1594L/98L TA07

20

21

22

23

24

1

2

3

8 COMGND

4, 9

10

6

5, 14

7

11

CSADC

CSMUX

CLK

DINDOUT

12

13NC

NC

ADCINMUXOUT18 17 16 15, 19 1µF

1µF

3V

VREF VCC

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

16

15

14

13

12

11

10

9

LTC1391

CH0

CH7

DIN

CLK

CS

DOUT

3V

LTC1598L

= DAISY CHAIN CONFIGURATION FOR THE LTC1391 AND THE LTC1598L

CH0

CH1

CH2

CH3

CH4

CH5

CH6

CH7

+

–

12-BITSAMPLING

ADC

8-CHANNELMUX

CH0

CH1

CH2

CH3

CH4

CH5

CH6

CH7

V+

D

V–

DOUTDINCS

CLK

GND

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