MCP3202 2.7V Dual Channel 12-Bit A/D Converter with SPI® Serial Interface FEATURES
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1 2 3 4
CS/SHDN CH0 CH1 VSS
8 7 6 5
VDD/VREF CLK DOUT DIN
SOIC, TSSOP 1 2 3 4
CS/SHDN CH0 CH1 VSS
MCP3202
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PDIP
12-bit resolution ±1 LSB max DNL ±1 LSB max INL (MCP3202-B) ±2 LSB max INL (MCP3202-C) Analog inputs programmable as single-ended or pseudo-differential pairs On-chip sample and hold SPI® serial interface (modes 0,0 and 1,1) Single supply operation: 2.7V - 5.5V 100ksps max. sampling rate at VDD = 5V 50ksps max. sampling rate at VDD = 2.7V Low power CMOS technology - 500nA typical standby current, 5µA max. - 550µA max. active current at 5V Industrial temp range: -40°C to +85°C 8-pin PDIP SOIC and TSSOP packages
MCP3202
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PACKAGE TYPES
8
VDD/VREF
7 6 5
CLK DOUT DIN
APPLICATIONS • • • •
Sensor Interface Process Control Data Acquisition Battery Operated Systems
FUNCTIONAL BLOCK DIAGRAM VDD
VSS
DESCRIPTION The Microchip Technology Inc. MCP3202 is a successive approximation 12-bit Analog-to-Digital (A/D) Converter with on-board sample and hold circuitry. The MCP3202 is programmable to provide a single pseudo-differential input pair or dual single-ended inputs. Differential Nonlinearity (DNL) is specified at ±1 LSB, and Integral Nonlinearity (INL) is offered in ±1 LSB (MCP3202-B) and ±2 LSB (MCP3202-C) versions. Communication with the device is done using a simple serial interface compatible with the SPI protocol. The device is capable of conversion rates of up to 100ksps at 5V and 50ksps at 2.7V. The MCP3202 device operates over a broad voltage range (2.7V 5.5V). Low current design permits operation with typical standby and active currents of only 500nA and 375µA, respectively. The MCP3202 is offered in 8-pin PDIP, TSSOP and 150mil SOIC packages.
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CH0 CH1
Preliminary
Input Channel Mux
DAC Comparator 12-Bit SAR
Sample and Hold Control Logic
CS/SHDN
DIN
CLK
Shift Register
DOUT
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MCP3202 1.0
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
1.1
Maximum Ratings*
PIN FUNCTION TABLE NAME
VDD.........................................................................7.0V All inputs and outputs w.r.t. VSS ...... -0.6V to VDD +0.6V Storage temperature ..........................-65°C to +150°C Ambient temp. with power applied......-65°C to +125°C Soldering temperature of leads (10 seconds) .. +300°C ESD protection on all pins ...................................> 4kV *Notice: Stresses above those listed under “Maximum Ratings” may cause permanent damage to the device. This is a stress rating only and functional operation of the device at those or any other conditions above those indicated in the operational listings of this specification is not implied. Exposure to maximum rating conditions for extended periods may affect device reliability.
FUNCTION
VDD/VREF
+2.7V to 5.5V Power Supply and Reference Voltage Input
CH0
Channel 0 Analog Input
CH1
Channel 1 Analog Input
CLK
Serial Clock
DIN
Serial Data In
DOUT
Serial Data Out
CS/SHDN
Chip Select/Shutdown Input
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS All parameters apply at VDD = 5.5V, VSS = 0V, TAMB = -40°C to +85°C, fSAMPLE = 100ksps and fCLK = 18*fSAMPLE unless otherwise noted. PARAMETER
SYMBOL
MIN.
TYP.
MAX.
UNITS
12
clock cycles
CONDITIONS
Conversion Rate Conversion Time
tCONV
Analog Input Sample Time
tSAMPLE
Throughput Rate
fSAMPLE
1.5
clock cycles 100 50
ksps ksps
VDD = VREF = 5V VDD = VREF = 2.7V
DC Accuracy Resolution
12
bits
Integral Nonlinearity
INL
±0.75 ±1
±1 ±2
LSB LSB
MCP3202-B MCP3202-C
Differential Nonlinearity
DNL
±0.5
±1
LSB
No missing codes over temperature
Offset Error
±1.25
±3
LSB
Gain Error
±1.25
±5
LSB
Dynamic Performance Total Harmonic Distortion
-82
dB
VIN = 0.1V to 4.9V@1kHz
Signal to Noise and Distortion (SINAD)
72
dB
VIN = 0.1V to 4.9V@1kHz
Spurious Free Dynamic Range
86
dB
VIN = 0.1V to 4.9V@1kHz
Analog Inputs Input Voltage Range for CH0 or CH1 in Single-Ended Mode
VSS
VREF
Input Voltage Range for IN+ in Pseudo-Differential Mode
IN-
VREF+IN-
Input Voltage Range for IN- in Pseudo-Differential Mode
VSS-100
VSS+100
mV
±1
µA
Leakage Current
.001
V See Sections 3.1 and 4.1 See Sections 3.1 and 4.1
Switch Resistance
RSS
1K
Ω
See Figure 4-1
Sample Capacitor
CSAMPLE
20
pF
See Figure 4-1
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Preliminary
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MCP3202 ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (CONTINUED) All parameters apply at VDD = 5.5V, VSS = 0V, TAMB = -40°C to +85°C, fSAMPLE = 100ksps and fCLK = 18*fSAMPLE unless otherwise noted. PARAMETER
SYMBOL
MIN.
TYP.
MAX.
UNITS
CONDITIONS
Digital Input/Output Data Coding Format
Straight Binary
High Level Input Voltage
VIH
Low Level Input Voltage
VIL
High Level Output Voltage
VOH
Low Level Output Voltage
VOL
0.7 VDD
V 0.3 VDD
4.1
V V
IOH = -1mA, VDD = 4.5V
0.4
V
IOL = 1mA, VDD = 4.5V
Input Leakage Current
ILI
-10
10
µA
VIN = VSS or VDD
Output Leakage Current
ILO
-10
10
µA
VOUT = VSS or VDD
CIN, COUT
10
pF
VDD = 5.0V (Note 1) TAMB = 25°C, f = 1 MHz
Clock Frequency
fCLK
1.8 0.9
MHz MHz
Clock High Time
tHI
250
ns
Clock Low Time
tLO
250
ns
tSUCS
100
ns
Pin Capacitance (All Inputs/Outputs) Timing Parameters
CS Fall To First Rising CLK Edge Data Input Setup Time
50
tSU
VDD = 5V (Note 2) VDD = 2.7V (Note 2)
ns
Data Input Hold Time
tHD
50
ns
CLK Fall To Output Data Valid
tDO
200
ns
See Test Circuits, Figure 1-2
CLK Fall To Output Enable
tEN
200
ns
See Test Circuits, Figure 1-2
CS Rise To Output Disable
tDIS
100
ns
See Test Circuits, Figure 1-2 Note 1
CS Disable Time
tCSH
500
ns
DOUT Rise Time
tR
100
ns
See Test Circuits, Figure 1-2 Note 1
DOUT Fall Time
tF
100
ns
See Test Circuits, Figure 1-2 Note 1
5.5
V
Power Requirements 2.7
Operating Voltage
VDD
Operating Current
IDD
375
550
µA
VDD = 5.0V, DOUT unloaded
Standby Current
IDDS
0.5
5
µA
CS = VDD = 5.0V
Note 1: This parameter is guaranteed by characterization and not 100% tested. Note 2: Because the sample cap will eventually lose charge, effective clock rates below 10kHz can affect linearity performance, especially at elevated temperatures. See Section 6.2 for more information.
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Preliminary
DS21034A-page 3
MCP3202 tCSH CS tSUCS tLO
tHI CLK tHD
tSU DIN
MSB IN tEN
DOUT
NULL BIT
FIGURE 1-1:
tR
tDO
tF
tDIS
MSB OUT
LSB
Serial Timing.
Load circuit for tDIS and tEN
Load circuit for tR, tF, tDO
Test Point 1.4V
VDD 3K
Test Point
DOUT
3K
tDIS Waveform 2
VDD/2
tEN Waveform
DOUT 100pF
CL = 100pF
Voltage Waveforms for tR, tF VOH VOL
DOUT
Voltage Waveforms for tEN
CS
tF
tR
tDIS Waveform 1
VSS
1
2
3
4
CLK
B11
DOUT
tEN Voltage Waveforms for tDIS
Voltage Waveforms for tDO
CS
CLK
tDO
VIH
DOUT Waveform 1*
DOUT
90% TDIS
DOUT Waveform 2†
10%
* Waveform 1 is for an output with internal conditions such that the output is high, unless disabled by the output control. † Waveform 2 is for an output with internal conditions such that the output is low, unless disabled by the output control.
FIGURE 1-2:
Test Circuits.
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Preliminary
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MCP3202 2.0
TYPICAL PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS
1.0 0.8 0.6 0.4 0.2 0.0 -0.2 -0.4 -0.6 -0.8 -1.0
2.0 Positive INL
INL (LSB)
INL (LSB)
Note: Unless otherwise indicated, VDD = 5V, VSS = 0V, fSAMPLE = 100ksps, fCLK = 18* fSAMPLE,TA = 25°C
Negative INL
0
25
50
75
100
125
V DD = 2.7V
1.5 1.0 0.5
Positive INL
0.0 -0.5 -1.0 -1.5 -2.0
Negative INL
0
150
20
Sample Rate (ksps)
FIGURE 2-1: Rate.
Integral Nonlinearity (INL) vs. Sample
80
100
1.0 FSAMPLE = 100ksps
0.8
FSAMPLE = 50ksps
0.8
Positive INL
0.6
Positive INL
0.6 0.4
0.4
INL (LSB)
INL (LSB)
60
FIGURE 2-4: Integral Nonlinearity (INL) vs. Sample Rate (VDD = 2.7V).
1.0
0.2 0.0 -0.2 -0.4
0.2 0.0 -0.2 -0.4
Negative INL
-0.6
-0.6
-0.8
-0.8
Negative INL
-1.0
-1.0 3.0
3.5
4.0
4.5
2.5
5.0
3.0
FIGURE 2-2:
3.5
4.0
4.5
5.0
VDD(V)
VDD(V)
FIGURE 2-5:
Integral Nonlinearity (INL) vs. VDD.
1.0 0.8
1.0 0.8
0.6 0.4
0.6
INL (LSB)
INL (LSB)
40
Sample Rate (ksps)
0.2 0.0 -0.2
Integral Nonlinearity (INL) vs. VDD.
VDD = 2.7V FSAMPLE = 50ksps
0.4 0.2 0.0 -0.2
-0.4 -0.6
-0.4 -0.6
-0.8 -1.0
-0.8 -1.0
0
0
512 1024 1536 2048 2560 3072 3584 4096
FIGURE 2-3: Integral Nonlinearity (INL) vs. Code (Representative Part).
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Digital Code
Digital Code
FIGURE 2-6: Integral Nonlinearity (INL) vs. Code (Representative Part, VDD = 2.7V).
Preliminary
DS21034A-page 5
MCP3202 Note: Unless otherwise indicated, VDD = 5V, VSS = 0V, fSAMPLE = 100ksps, fCLK = 18* fSAMPLE,TA = 25°C
1.0
1.0 0.6
0.6
0.4
0.4
0.2 0.0 Negative INL
-0.2
VDD = 2.7V
0.8
Positive INL
INL (LSB)
INL (LSB)
0.8
F SAMPLE = 50ksps Positive INL
0.2 0.0 -0.2
-0.4
-0.4
-0.6
-0.6
-0.8
-0.8
Negative INL
-1.0
-1.0 -50
-25
0
25
50
75
-50
100
-25
0
Temperature (°C)
Integral
Nonlinearity
(INL)
vs.
75
100
(INL)
vs.
2.0
1.0 0.8 0.6 0.4 0.2 0.0 -0.2 -0.4 -0.6 -0.8 -1.0
V DD = 2.7V
1.5 1.0 Positive DNL
Negative DNL
Positive DNL
0.5 0.0 -0.5
Negative DNL
-1.0 -1.5 -2.0 0
25
50
75
100
125
150
0
20
Sample Rate (ksps)
40
60
80
100
Sample Rate (ksps)
FIGURE 2-8: Differential Nonlinearity (DNL) vs. Sample Rate.
FIGURE 2-11: Differential Nonlinearity (DNL) vs. Sample Rate (VDD = 2.7V).
1.0
1.0 FSAMPLE = 100ksps
0.8 0.6
0.6
Positive DNL
0.4 0.2 0.0 -0.2 -0.4
FSAMPLE = 50ksps
0.8
DNL (LSB)
DNL (LSB)
50
FIGURE 2-10: Integral Nonlinearity Temperature (VDD = 2.7V).
DNL (LSB)
DNL (LSB)
FIGURE 2-7: Temperature.
25
Temperature (°C)
Positive DNL
0.4 0.2 0.0 -0.2 -0.4
Negative DNL
-0.6
-0.6
-0.8
-0.8
Negative DNL
-1.0
-1.0 2.5
3.0
3.5
4.0
4.5
2.5
5.0
Differential Nonlinearity (DNL) vs. VDD.
DS21034A-page 6
3.5
4.0
4.5
5.0
VDD(V)
VDD(V)
FIGURE 2-9:
3.0
FIGURE 2-12: Differential Nonlinearity (DNL) vs. VDD.
Preliminary
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MCP3202
1.0
1.0
0.8
0.8
0.6
0.6
0.4
0.4
DNL (LSB)
DNL (LSB)
Note: Unless otherwise indicated, VDD = 5V, VSS = 0V, fSAMPLE = 100ksps, fCLK = 18* fSAMPLE,TA = 25°C
0.2 0.0 -0.2
0.2 0.0 -0.2
-0.4
-0.4
-0.6
-0.6
-0.8
-0.8
-1.0
VDD = 2.7V F SAMPLE = 50ksps
-1.0 0
512
1024 1536 2048 2560 3072 3584 4096
0
512
1024 1536 2048 2560
Digital Code
FIGURE 2-16: Differential Nonlinearity (DNL) vs. Code (Representative Part, VDD = 2.7V).
1.0
1.0
0.8
0.8
0.6
0.6 Positive DNL
DNL (LSB)
DNL (LSB)
FIGURE 2-13: Differential Nonlinearity (DNL) vs. Code (Representative Part).
0.4 0.2 0.0 -0.2
Negative DNL
-0.4
VDD = 2.7V FSAMPLE = 50ksps Positive DNL
0.4 0.2 0.0 -0.2
Negative DNL
-0.4
-0.6
-0.6
-0.8
-0.8 -1.0
-1.0 -50
-25
0
25
50
75
-50
100
-25
0
25
50
75
100
Temperature (°C)
Temperature (°C)
FIGURE 2-14: Differential Nonlinearity (DNL) vs. Temperature.
FIGURE 2-17: Differential Nonlinearity (DNL) vs. Temperature (VDD = 2.7V).
2.0
2.0
1.8
Offset Error (LSB)
1.5
Gain Error (LSB)
3072 3584 4096
Digital Code
F SAMPLE = 10ksps
1.0 0.5 0.0 -0.5 -1.0
F SAMPLE = 100ksps
-1.5
FSAMPLE = 100ksps
1.6
FSAMPLE = 50ksps
1.4 1.2 1.0 0.8 0.6 FSAMPLE = 10ksps
0.4 0.2
F SAMPLE = 50ksps
-2.0
0.0 2.5
3.0
3.5
4.0
4.5
5.0
2.5
VDD(V)
FIGURE 2-15: Gain Error vs. VDD.
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3.0
3.5
4.0
4.5
5.0
VDD(V)
FIGURE 2-18: Offset Error vs. VDD.
Preliminary
DS21034A-page 7
MCP3202 Note: Unless otherwise indicated, VDD = 5V, VSS = 0V, fSAMPLE = 100ksps, fCLK = 18* fSAMPLE,TA = 25°C
2.0
1.0
1.8
0.6
VDD = 2.7V
0.4
FSAMPLE = 50ksps
Offset Error (LSB)
Gain Error (LSB)
0.8
0.2 0.0 -0.2 -0.4 -0.6
VDD = 5V
1.4
F SAMPLE = 100ksps
1.2 1.0 0.8
VDD = 2.7V
0.6
F SAMPLE = 50ksps
0.4
VDD = 5V
-0.8
1.6
0.2
FSAMPLE = 100ksps
-1.0
0.0
-50
-25
0
25
50
75
100
-50
-25
0
Temperature (°C)
100
75
100
100
90
VDD = 5V
90
80
FSAMPLE = 100ksps
80
70 60
SINAD (dB)
SNR (dB)
50
FIGURE 2-22: Offset Error vs. Temperature.
FIGURE 2-19: Gain Error vs. Temperature.
VDD = 2.7V
50
FSAMPLE = 50ksps
40 30
VDD = 5V FSAMPLE = 100ksps
70 60 50
VDD = 2.7V
40
FSAMPLE = 50ksps
30
20
20
10
10
0
0
1
10
100
1
10
Input Frequency (kHz)
100
Input Frequency (kHz)
FIGURE 2-20: Signal to Noise Ratio (SNR) vs. Input Frequency.
FIGURE 2-23: Signal to Noise and Distortion (SINAD) vs. Input Frequency.
0
80
-10
VDD = 5V
70
-20 -30 -40
VDD = 2.7V
-50
FSAMPLE = 50ksps
SINAD (dB)
THD (dB)
25
Temperature (°C)
-60 -70
F SAMPLE = 100ksps
60 50
VDD = 2.7V
40
FSAMPLE = 50ksps
30 20
-80
VDD = 5V
-90
10
FSAMPLE = 100ksps
0
-100 1
10
-40
100
-30
-25
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
Input Signal Level (dB)
Input Frequency (kHz)
FIGURE 2-21: Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) vs. Input Frequency.
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FIGURE 2-24: Signal to Noise and Distortion (SINAD) vs. Signal Level.
Preliminary
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MCP3202 Note: Unless otherwise indicated, VDD = 5V, VSS = 0V, fSAMPLE = 100ksps, fCLK = 18* fSAMPLE,TA = 25°C
12.0
12.0 F SAMPLE = 50ksps
VDD = 5V
11.5
FSAMPLE = 100ksps
ENOB (rms)
ENOB (rms)
11.5 11.0 F SAMPLE = 100ksps
10.5 10.0
11.0 10.5 10.0 9.5 9.0
9.5
8.5
9.0
8.0 2.0
2.5
3.0
3.5
4.0
4.5
VDD = 2.7V FSAMPLE = 50ksps
1
5.0
10
Input Frequency (kHz)
VDD (V)
FIGURE 2-25: Effective number of bits (ENOB) vs. VDD.
FIGURE 2-28: Effective Number of Bits (ENOB) vs. Input Frequency.
0
100 FSAMPLE = 100ksps
80
SFDR (dB)
Power Supply Rejection (dB)
VDD = 5V
90 70 60 50
VDD = 2.7V
40
FSAMPLE = 50ksps
30 20 10 0 1
10
-10 -20 -30 -40 -50 -60 -70 -80
100
1
10
Input Frequency (kHz)
FIGURE 2-26: Spurious Free (SFDR) vs. Input Frequency.
Dynamic
0 -10 -20 -30 -40 -50 -60 -70 -80 -90 -100 -110 -120 -130
Range
FSAMPLE = 100ksps FINPUT = 9.985kHz 4096 points
10000
20000
30000
40000
50000
0 -10 -20 -30 -40 -50 -60 -70 -80 -90 -100 -110 -120 -130
10000
VDD = 2.7V FSAMPLE = 50ksps FINPUT = 998.76Hz 4096 points
0
Frequency (Hz)
5000
10000
15000
20000
25000
Frequency (Hz)
FIGURE 2-27: Frequency Spectrum of 10kHz input (Representative Part).
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1000
FIGURE 2-29: Power Supply Rejection (PSR) vs. Ripple Frequency.
VDD = 5V
0
100
Ripple Frequency (kHz)
Amplitude (dB)
Amplitude (dB)
100
FIGURE 2-30: Frequency Spectrum of 1kHz input (Representative Part, VDD = 2.7V).
Preliminary
DS21034A-page 9
MCP3202 Note: Unless otherwise indicated, VDD = 5V, VSS = 0V, fSAMPLE = 100ksps, fCLK = 18* fSAMPLE,TA = 25°C
500
80
All points at F CLK = 1.8MHz except
450
60
IDDS (pA)
350
IDD (µA)
CS = VDD
70
at VDD = 2.5V, F CLK = 900kHz
400
300 250 200 150
50 40 30 20
100
10
50
0
0 2.0
2.5
3.0
3.5
4.0
4.5
5.0
5.5
2.0
6.0
2.5
3.0
3.5
4.5
5.0
5.5
6.0
FIGURE 2-34: IDDS vs. VDD.
FIGURE 2-31: IDD vs. VDD.
500
100.00
450
VDD = CS = 5V
400
VDD = 5V
10.00
350 300
IDDS (nA)
IDD (µA)
4.0
VDD (V)
VDD (V)
250 VDD = 2.7V
200
1.00
150
0.10
100 50 0
0.01 10
100
1000
10000
-50
-25
0
Clock Frequency (kHz)
FIGURE 2-32: IDD vs. Clock Frequency.
50
75
100
FIGURE 2-35: IDDS vs. Temperature.
2.0
500
Analog Input Leakage (nA)
VDD = 5V
450
F CLK = 1.8MHz
400 350
IDD (µA)
25
Temperature (°C)
300 250 VDD = 2.7V
200
FCLK = 900kHz
150 100 50
1.8 1.6 1.4 1.2
VDD = 5V
1.0
FCLK = 1.8MHz
0.8 0.6 0.4 0.2 0.0
0 -50
-25
0
25
50
75
-50
100
FIGURE 2-33: IDD vs. Temperature.
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-25
0
25
50
75
100
Temperature (°C)
Temperature (°C)
FIGURE 2-36: Analog Input leakage current vs. Temperature.
Preliminary
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MCP3202 3.0
PIN DESCRIPTIONS
4.1
3.1
CH0/CH1
The MCP3202 device offers the choice of using the analog input channels configured as two single-ended inputs or a single pseudo-differential input. Configuration is done as part of the serial command before each conversion begins. When used in the psuedo-differential mode, CH0 and CH1 are programmed as the IN+ and IN- inputs as part of the command string transmitted to the device. The IN+ input can range from IN- to VREF (VREF + IN-). The IN- input is limited to ±100mV from the VSS rail. The IN- input can be used to cancel small signal common-mode noise which is present on both the IN+ and IN- inputs.
Analog inputs for channels 0 and 1 respectively. These channels can programmed to be used as two independent channels in single ended-mode or as a single pseudo-differential input where one channel is IN+ and one channel is IN-. See Section 5.0 for information on programming the channel configuration.
3.2
CS/SHDN(Chip Select/Shutdown)
The CS/SHDN pin is used to initiate communication with the device when pulled low and will end a conversion and put the device in low power standby when pulled high. The CS/SHDN pin must be pulled high between conversions.
3.3
CLK (Serial Clock)
The SPI clock pin is used to initiate a conversion and to clock out each bit of the conversion as it takes place. See Section 6.2 for constraints on clock speed.
3.4
DIN (Serial Data Input)
The SPI port serial data input pin is used to clock in input channel configuration data.
3.5
DOUT (Serial Data output)
The SPI serial data output pin is used to shift out the results of the A/D conversion. Data will always change on the falling edge of each clock as the conversion takes place.
4.0
DEVICE OPERATION
The MCP3202 A/D Converter employs a conventional SAR architecture. With this architecture, a sample is acquired on an internal sample/hold capacitor for 1.5 clock cycles starting on the second rising edge of the serial clock after the start bit has been received. Following this sample time, the input switch of the converter opens and the device uses the collected charge on the internal sample and hold capacitor to produce a serial 12-bit digital output code. Conversion rates of 100ksps are possible on the MCP3202. See Section 6.2 for information on minimum clock rates. Communication with the device is done using a 3-wire SPI-compatible interface.
Analog Inputs
For the A/D Converter to meet specification, the charge holding capacitor (CSAMPLE) must be given enough time to acquire a 12-bit accurate voltage level during the 1.5 clock cycle sampling period. The analog input model is shown in Figure 4-1. In this diagram, it is shown that the source impedance (RS) adds to the internal sampling switch (RSS) impedance, directly affecting the time that is required to charge the capacitor, CSAMPLE. Consequently, larger source impedances increase the offset, gain, and integral linearity errors of the conversion. Ideally, the impedance of the signal source should be near zero. This is achievable with an operational amplifier such as the MCP601 which has a closed loop output impedance of tens of ohms. The adverse affects of higher source impedances are shown in Figure 4-2. When operating in the pseudo-differential mode, if the voltage level of IN+ is equal to or less than IN-, the resultant code will be 000h. If the voltage at IN+ is equal to or greater than {[VREF + (IN-)] - 1 LSB}, then the output code will be FFFh. If the voltage level at IN- is more than 1 LSB below VSS, then the voltage level at the IN+ input will have to go below VSS to see the 000h output code. Conversely, if IN- is more than 1 LSB above VSS, then the FFFh code will not be seen unless the IN+ input level goes above VREF level.
4.2
Digital Output Code
The digital output code produced by an A/D Converter is a function of the input signal and the reference voltage. For the MCP3202, VDD is used as the reference voltage. As the VDD level is reduced, the LSB size is reduced accordingly. The theoretical digital output code produced by the A/D Converter is shown below.
Digital Output Code = 4096 * VIN VDD where:
VIN = analog input voltage VDD = supply voltage
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MCP3202 VDD
RS
Sampling Switch
VT = 0.6V
CHx CPIN 7pF
VA
VT = 0.6V
SS
ILEAKAGE ±1nA
RSS = 1kΩ CSAMPLE = DAC capacitance = 20 pF VSS
Legend VA = Signal Source RS = Source Impedance CHx = Input Channel Pad CPIN = Input Capacitance VT = Threshold Voltage ILEAKAGE = Leakage Current at the pin due to various junctions SS = Sampling Switch RSS = Sampling Switch Resistor CSAMPLE = Sample/Hold Capacitance
Clock Frequency (MHz)
FIGURE 4-1:
Analog Input Model.
2.0 1.8
VDD = 5V
1.6 1.4 1.2 1.0 0.8 0.6
VDD = 2.7V
0.4 0.2 0.0 100
1000
10000
Input Resistance (Ohms)
FIGURE 4-2: Maximum Clock Frequency vs. Input Resistance (RS) to maintain less than a 0.1 LSB deviation in INL from nominal conditions.
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MCP3202 5.0
SERIAL COMMUNICATIONS
5.1
Overview
MSB first as shown in Figure 5-1. Data is always output from the device on the falling edge of the clock. If all 12 data bits have been transmitted and the device continues to receive clocks while the CS is held low, (and MSBF = 1), the device will output the conversion result LSB first as shown in Figure 5-2. If more clocks are provided to the device while CS is still low (after the LSB first data has been transmitted), the device will clock out zeros indefinitely.
Communication with the MCP3202 is done using a standard SPI-compatible serial interface. Initiating communication with the device is done by bringing the CS line low. See Figure 5-1. If the device was powered up with the CS pin low, it must be brought high and back low to initiate communication. The first clock received with CS low and DIN high will constitute a start bit. The SGL/DIFF bit and the ODD/SIGN bit follow the start bit and are used to select the input channel configuration. The SGL/DIFF is used to select single ended or psuedo-differential mode. The ODD/SIGN bit selects which channel is used in single ended mode, and is used to determine polarity in pseudo-differential mode. Following the ODD/SIGN bit, the MSBF bit is transmitted to and is used to enable the LSB first format for the device. If the MSBF bit is low, then the data will come from the device in MSB first format and any further clocks with CS low will cause the device to output zeros. If the MSBF bit is high, then the device will output the converted word LSB first after the word has been transmitted in the MSB first format. See Figure 5-2. Table 5-1 shows the configuration bits for the MCP3202. The device will begin to sample the analog input on the second rising edge of the clock, after the start bit has been received. The sample period will end on the falling edge of the third clock following the start bit.
If necessary, it is possible to bring CS low and clock in leading zeros on the DIN line before the start bit. This is often done when dealing with microcontroller-based SPI ports that must send 8 bits at a time. Refer to Section 6.1 for more details on using the MCP3202 devices with hardware SPI ports.
CONFIG BITS
CHANNEL SELECTION
SGL/ DIFF
ODD/ SIGN
0
SINGLE ENDED MODE
1
0
+
1
1
PSEUDODIFFERENTIAL MODE
0
0
IN+
IN-
0
1
IN-
IN+
TABLE 5-1:
GND
1 +
-
Configuration Bits for the MCP3202.
On the falling edge of the clock for the MSBF bit, the device will output a low null bit. The next sequential 12 clocks will output the result of the conversion with
tCYC
tCYC tCSH
CS tSUCS CLK
DIN
DOUT
Start SGL/ ODD/ MS DIFF SIGN BF
HI-Z
Null Bit B11
tSAMPLE
Start SGL/ ODD/ DIFF SIGN
Don’t Care
HI-Z B10
B9
B8
B7
B6
B5
B4
B3
B2
B1
B0*
tCONV tDATA**
* After completing the data transfer, if further clocks are applied with CS low, the A/D Converter will output zeros indefinitely. See Figure 5-2 below for details on obtaining LSB first data. ** tDATA: during this time, the bias current and the comparator power down while the reference input becomes a high impedance node, leaving the CLK running to clock out the LSB-first data or zeros.
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MCP3202 FIGURE 5-1:
Communication with the MCP3202 using MSB first format only.
tCYC tCSH CS tSUCS
Power Down
HI-Z
DOUT
tSAMPLE
MSBF
SGL/ DIFF
DIN
ODD/ SIGN
Start
CLK
Don’t Care
HI-Z Null * B11 B10 B9 B8 B7 B6 B5 B4 B3 B2 B1 B0 B1 B2 B3 B4 B5 B6 B7 B8 B9 B10 B11 Bit (MSB)
tDATA **
tCONV
* After completing the data transfer, if further clocks are applied with CS low, the A/D Converter will output zeros indefinitely. ** tDATA: During this time, the bias circuit and the comparator power down while the reference input becomes a high impedance node, leaving the CLK running to clock out LSB first data or zeroes.
FIGURE 5-2:
Communication with MCP3202 using LSB first format.
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MCP3202 6.0
APPLICATIONS INFORMATION
6.1
Using the MCP3202 with Microcontroller (MCU) SPI Ports
which requires that the SCLK from the MCU idles in the ‘low’ state, while Figure 6-2 shows the similar case of SPI Mode 1,1 where the clock idles in the ‘high’ state. As shown in Figure 6-1, the first byte transmitted to the A/D Converter contains seven leading zeros before the start bit. Arranging the leading zeros this way produces the output 12 bits to fall in positions easily manipulated by the MCU. The MSB is clocked out of the A/D Converter on the falling edge of clock number 12. After the second eight clocks have been sent to the device, the MCU receive buffer will contain three unknown bits (the output is at high impedance until the null bit is clocked out), the null bit and the highest order four bits of the conversion. After the third byte has been sent to the device, the receive register will contain the lowest order eight bits of the conversion results. Easier manipulation of the converted data can be obtained by using this method.
With most microcontroller SPI ports, it is required to send groups of eight bits. It is also required that the microcontroller SPI port be configured to clock out data on the falling edge of clock and latch data in on the rising edge. Depending on how communication routines are used, it is very possible that the number of clocks required for communication will not be a multiple of eight. Therefore, it may be necessary for the MCU to send more clocks than are actually required. This is usually done by sending ‘leading zeros’ before the start bit, which are ignored by the device. As an example, Figure 6-1 and Figure 6-2 show how the MCP3202 can be interfaced to a MCU with a hardware SPI port. Figure 6-1 depicts the operation shown in SPI Mode 0,0,
CS
MCU latches data from A/D Converter on rising edges of SCLK
SCLK
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
B5
B4
21
22
23
24
B2
B1
B0
X
X
MSBF
SGL/ DIFF
Start
DIN
ODD/ SIGN
Data is clocked out of A/D Converter on falling edges Don’t Care
HI-Z
DOUT
NULL BIT B11
B10
B9
B8
X
X
X
B7
B6
B3
Start Bit MCU Transmitted Data (Aligned with falling edge of clock) MCU Received Data (Aligned with rising edge of clock)
X
X
CS
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
SGL/ ODD/ MSBF DIFF SIGN
1
X
X
X
X
Data stored into MCU receive register after transmission of first 8 bits
X = Don’t Care Bits
FIGURE 6-1:
X
X
X
X
0 B11 (Null)
B10
B9
X
X
B7
B8
Data stored into MCU receive register after transmission of second 8 bits
X
B6
X
B5
X
B4
X
B3
B2
B1
X
B0
Data stored into MCU receive register after transmission of last 8 bits
SPI Communication using 8-bit segments (Mode 0,0: SCLK idles low).
MCU latches data from A/D Converter on rising edges of SCLK
SCLK
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
B5
B4
B3
B2
B1
B0
MCU Received Data (Aligned with rising edge of clock)
X = Don’t Care Bits
FIGURE 6-2:
MSBF
Don’t Care
HI-Z
DOUT
MCU Transmitted Data (Aligned with falling edge of clock)
SGL/ DIFF
Start
DIN
ODD/ SIGN
Data is clocked out of A/D Converter on falling edges
NULL BIT B11
B10
B9
X
X
B8
B6
B7
Start Bit 0
0
X
0
X
0
X
0
X
X
X
SGL/ ODD/ MSBF DIFF SIGN
1
0
0
X
X
Data stored into MCU receive register after transmission of first 8 bits
X
X
X
X
X
0 B11 (Null)
B10
X
X
B9
B8
Data stored into MCU receive register after transmission of second 8 bits
X
B7
X
B6
X
B5
X
B4
X
B3
X
B2
X
B1
B0
Data stored into MCU receive register after transmission of last 8 bits
SPI Communication using 8-bit segments (Mode 1,1: SCLK idles high).
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MCP3202 6.2
Maintaining Minimum Clock Speed
6.4
When the MCP3202 initiates the sample period, charge is stored on the sample capacitor. When the sample period is complete, the device converts one bit for each clock that is received. It is important for the user to note that a slow clock rate will allow charge to bleed off the sample cap while the conversion is taking place. At 85°C (worst case condition), the part will maintain proper charge on the sample capacitor for at least 1.2ms after the sample period has ended. This means that the time between the end of the sample period and the time that all 12 data bits have been clocked out must not exceed 1.2ms (effective clock frequency of 10kHz). Failure to meet this criteria may induce linearity errors into the conversion outside the rated specifications. It should be noted that during the entire conversion cycle, the A/D Converter does not require a constant clock speed or duty cycle, as long as all timing specifications are met.
6.3
Buffering/Filtering the Analog Inputs
Layout Considerations
When laying out a printed circuit board for use with analog components, care should be taken to reduce noise wherever possible. A bypass capacitor should always be used with this device and should be placed as close as possible to the device pin. A bypass capacitor value of 1µF is recommended. Digital and analog traces should be separated as much as possible on the board and no traces should run underneath the device or the bypass capacitor. Extra precautions should be taken to keep traces with high frequency signals (such as clock lines) as far as possible from analog traces. Use of an analog ground plane is recommended in order to keep the ground potential the same for all devices on the board. Providing VDD connections to devices in a “star” configuration can also reduce noise by eliminating current return paths and associated errors. See Figure 6-4. For more information on layout tips when using A/D Converters, refer to AN688 “Layout Tips for 12-Bit A/D Converter Applications”.
If the signal source for the A/D Converter is not a low impedance source, it will have to be buffered or inaccurate conversion results may occur. It is also recommended that a filter be used to eliminate any signals that may be aliased back into the conversion results. This is illustrated in Figure 6-3 below where an op amp is used to drive the analog input of the MCP3202. This amplifier provides a low impedance output for the converter input and a low pass filter, which eliminates unwanted high frequency noise.
VDD Connection
Device 4
Low pass (anti-aliasing) filters can be designed using Microchip’s interactive FilterLab™ software. FilterLab will calculate capacitor and resistor values, as well as, determine the number of poles that are required for the application. For more information on filtering signals, see the application note AN699 “Anti-Aliasing Analog Filters for Data Acquisition Systems.” VDD 10uF
4.096V Reference 0.1µF ADI REF198
1µF Tant. 0.1µF
VREF
Device 1
Device 3 Device 2
FIGURE 6-4: VDD traces arranged in a ‘Star’ configuration in order to reduce errors caused by current return paths.
1µF
IN+
MCP3202 R1
VIN
C1
MCP601
IN-
+ -
R2 C2 R3
R4
FIGURE 6-3: The MCP601 Operational Amplifier is used to implement a 2nd order anti-aliasing filter for the signal being converted by the MCP3202.
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Package:
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B = ±1 LSB INL (TSSOP not available in this grade) C = ±2 LSB INL MCP3202 = 12-Bit Serial A/D Converter MCP3202T = 12-Bit Serial A/D Converter on tape and reel (SOIC and TSSOP packages only)
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