AS1528/AS1529
Micro-Power, 10-Bit, 150ksps, ADC, Single Ended
or Differential
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Datasheet
1 General Description
The AS1528/AS1529 are low-power, 10-bit analog-to-
digital converters (ADCs) designed to operate with a sin-
gle +2.7V to +5.25V supply. Excellent dynamic perfor-
mance, low power consumption, and simplicity make
these devices perfect for portable battery-powered data-
acquisition applications.
The devices are available as the standard prod ucts
listed in Table 1.
The devices feature a successive-approximation regis-
ter (SAR), automatic shutdown, fast wakeup (1.4µs),
and low-power consumption at the maximum sampling
rate of 150ksps.
Automatic shutdown (0.2µA) between conversions
results in reduced power consumption (at slower
throughput rates).
Data access are made via an external clock through the
SPI-/QSPI-/MICROWIRE-compatible 3-wire high-speed
serial interface.
The AS1529/AS1528 are available in a 8-pin TDFN
(3x3mm) package.
Figure 1. AS1528/AS1529 - Block Diagram
2 Key Features
! Single-Supply Operation: +2.7V to +5.25V
! Automati c Shutdown Between Conversions
! Low Power Consumption
- 350µA @ 150ksps
- 245µA @ 100ksps
-24µA @ 10ksps
- 2.5µA @ 1ksps
- 200nA in Automatic Shutdown Mode
! T rue-Differential T rack/Hold, 150kHz Sampling Rate
Software-Configurable Unipolar/Bipolar Conversion
(AS1528)
! Input Common Mode Range from GND to VDD
! 3-Wire SPI-/QSPI-/MICROWIRE-Compatible Serial
Interface
! Internal Conversion Clock
! 8-pin TDFN (3x3mm) Package
3 Applications
The devices are ideal for remote sensors, data-acquisi-
tion, data logging devices, lab instruments, or for any
other space-limited A/D devices with low power con-
sumption and single-supply requirements.
Table 1. Standard Products
Model Input Type Input Voltage
AS1528 1-Channel, Pseudo /
True-Differential 0 to VREF /
-VREF/2 to VREF/2
AS1529 2-Channel, Single-
Ended 0 to VREF
AS1528/AS1529
Control
Logic
Input
Shift
Register
Osc
Track/
Hold 6
DOUT
5
GND
1
VDD
7
CNVST
8
SCLK
4
REF
10-Bit
SAR
2
AIN1/AIN+
2
AIN2/AIN-
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Contents
1 General Description ............................................................................................................................. 1
2 Key Features ........................................................................................................................................ 1
3 Applications .......................................................................................................................................... 1
4 Pinout ................................................................................................................................................... 3
Pin Assignment ........... ... ... .................................... .................................... .......................................................... 3
Pin Description .............................. ...................................................................... ................................................. 3
5 Absolute Maximum Ratings ................................................................................................................. 4
6 Electrical Characteristics ...................................................................................................................... 5
Timing Characteristics ......................................................................................................................................... 7
7 Typical Operating Characteristics ........................................................................................................ 8
8 Detailed Description ...................................................................................................................... ... .. 11
True Differential Analog Input Track/Hold .......................................................................................................... 11
Selecting AIN1 or AIN2 (AS1529) ......................................................................................................................11
Selecting Unipolar or Bipolar Conversions (AS1528) .........................................................................................12
Input Bandwidth ..................................................................................................................................................13
Analog Input Protection ......................................................................................................................................13
Internal Clock ............................. ...................................................................... ...................................................13
Output Data Format ................ ... .................... .................................... .................................................................13
Transfer Function ................................................................................................................................................13
9 Application Information .......................................................................................................................15
Automatic Shutdown Mode .................................................................................................................................15
External Reference ............ .. ..................................... .......................................................... ................................15
Performing a Conversion ................... ... ... .................... ................... .................... ... .............................................15
Standard Interface Connections ..................... .. ...................................................................................................15
SPI and Microwire Interface........................................................................................................................... 15
QSPI Interface ................................................................................................................................................16
PIC16 and SSP Module and PIC17 Interface ................................................................................................17
Layout and Grounding Considerations .............................................................................................................. 19
10 Package Drawings and Markings .................................................................................................... 20
11 Ordering Information ........................................................................................................................ 21
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4 Pinout
Pin Assignment
Figure 2. Pin Assignments (Top View)
Pin Description
Table 2. Pin Description
Pin Number Pin Name Description
1 VDD Positive Supply Voltage. +2.7V to +5.25V.
Note: Bypass with a 0.1µF capacitor to GND.
2AIN1/AIN+
Analog Input Channel 1 (AS1529) or Positive Analog Input (AS1528)
3AIN2/AIN-
Analog Input Channel 2 (AS1529) or Negative Analog Input (AS1528)
4GND
Ground
5REF
External Reference Voltage Input. Sets the analog voltage range.
Note: Bypass with a 4.7µF capacitor to GND.
6 CNVST
Conversion Start. A rising edge powers up the device and puts the track/
hold circuitry in track mode. At the falling edge of this pin, the device enters
hold mode and begins a conversion.
Note: This pin also selects the input channel (AS1529) or input polarity
(AS1528).
7DOUT
Serial Data Output. This pin transitions the falling edge of SCLK and goes
low at the start of a conversion and delivers the MSB at the completion of a
conversion.
Note: This pin goes high impedance once data has been fully clocked out.
8SCLK
Serial Clock Input. Clocks out data at DOUT with the MSB first.
AS1528/
AS1529
4
GND
3AIN2/AIN-
2AIN1/AIN+
1
VDD
5REF
7DOUT
8SCLK
6CNVST
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5 Absolute Maximum Ratings
Stresses be yo n d th o s e li st ed in Table 3 may cause permanent damage to the device. These are stress ratings only,
and functional operation of the device at these or any other conditions beyond those indicated in Electri cal Chara cter-
istics on page 5 is not implied. Exposure to absolute maximum rating conditions for extend ed periods may affect
device reliability.
Table 3. Absolute Maximum Ratings
Parameter Min Max Units Comments
VDD to GND -0.3 +6 V
CNVST, SCLK, DOUT, REF, AIN1/
AIN+, AIN2/AIN- to GND -0.3 VDD +
0.3 V
Current into Any Pin 50 mA
Continuous Power Dissipation 1491 mW TAMB = +70ºC; derate 19.5mW/ºC above +70ºC
Operating Temperature Range -40 +85 ºC
Storage Temperature Range -60 +150 ºC
Package Body Temperature +260 ºC
The reflow peak soldering temperature (body
temperature) specified is in accordance with
IPC/JEDEC J-STD-020D “Moisture/Reflow
Sensitiv ity Cl assification for Non-Hermetic Solid
State Surface Mount Devices”.
The lead finish for Pb-free leaded packages is
matte tin (100% Sn).
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6 Electrical Characteristics
VDD = +2.7 to +5.25V, VREF = +2 .5V, 4.7µF Cap acitor at REF; fSCLK = 8MHz (50% Duty Cycle); AIN- = GND (AS1528)
TAMB = TMIN to TMAX (unless otherwise specified). Typical Values at TAMB = +25ºC. Unipolar Mode (AS1528).
Table 4. Electrical Characteristics
Symbol Parameter Condition Min Typ Max Unit
DC Accuracy
Resolution 10 Bits
INL Relative Accuracy ±0.275 LSB
DNL Differential Non-Lineraity No Missing Codes Over Temperature ±0.275 L SB
Offset Error ±0.25 ±2 LSB
Gain Error 1±0.25 ±2 LSB
Gain Temp Coefficient ±0.3 ppm/ºC
Offset Temp Coefficient ±0.3 ppm/ºC
Channel-to-Channel Offset
Match ±0.025 LSB
Channel-to-Channel Gain
Match ±0.025 LSB
Dynamic Specifications – (fIN (sinewave) = 10kHz, VIN = 2.5VP-P, 150ksps, fSCLK = 8MHz (50% duty cycle), AIN- =
GND (AS1528)
SINAD Signal-to-Noise Plus Distortion 61.5 dB
THD Total Harmonic Distortion (to
the 5th Harmonic) -79.5 dB
SFDR Spurious-Free Dynamic Range 84 dB
Full Power Bandwidth -3dB Point 20 MHz
Full Linear Bandwidth -0.1dB Point 400 kHz
Conversion Rate
tCONV Conversion Time Exclusive of tACQ 3.3 3.7 µs
tACQ Track/Hold Acquisition Time 1.4 µs
Aperture Delay 30 ns
fSCLK Max Serial Clock Frequency 8 MHz
Serial Clock Duty Cycle 30 70 %
Analog Input
VIN Range 2Unipolar 0 VREF V
Bipolar -VREF/2 VREF/2
Input Leakage Current No Channel Selected or Conversion
Halted ±0.01 ±1 µA
Input Capacit ance Track Mode 20 pF
Hold Mode 5 pF
External Reference Input
VREF VIN Range 1.0 VDD +
50mV V
IREF Input Current
VREF = +2.5V @ 150ksps 11 25
µAVREF = +4.096V @ 150ksps 19
Acquisition Between Conversions 0 +2 +5
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Digital Inputs/Outputs (CNVST, SCLK, DOUT)
VIL Input Low Voltag e 0.3VDD V
VIH Input High Voltage 0.7VDD V
ILEAK Input Leakage Current ±0.01 ±1.0 µA
CIN Input Capacit ance 15 pF
VOL Output Low Voltage ISINK = 2mA 0.4 V
ISINK = 4mA 0.8
VOH Output High Voltage ISOURCE = 1.5mA 0.7VDD V
Tri-State Leakage Current CNVST = GND ±0.05 ±5 µA
Tri-State Output Capacitance CNVST = GND 15 pF
Power Requirements
VDD Positive Supply Voltage 2.7 5.25 V
IDD Positive Supply Current
VDD = +3V, fSAMPLE = 150ksps 350 400
µA
VDD = +3V, fSAMPLE = 100ksps 245
VDD = +3V, fSAMPLE = 10ksps 24
VDD = +3V, fSAMPLE = 1ksps 2.5
VDD = +5V, fSAMPLE = 150ksps 485 550
VDD = +5V, fSAMPLE = 100ksps 330
VDD = +5V, fSAMPLE = 10ksps 33
VDD = +5V, fSAMPLE = 1ksps 3.7
Automatic Shutdown Mode 0.2 1
PSR Power Supply Rejection VDD = +5V ±5%, Full Scale Input ±0.3 mV
VDD = +2.7V to 3.6V, Full Scale Input ±0.4
1. Offset nulled.
2. The absolute input voltage range for the analog inputs is from GND to VDD.
Table 4. Electrical Characteristics (Continued)
Symbol Parameter Condition Min Typ Max Unit
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Timing Characteristics
VDD = +2.7 to +5.25V, VREF = +2 .5V, 4.7µF Cap acitor at REF; fSCLK = 8MHz (50% Duty Cycle); AIN- = GND (AS1528)
TAMB = TMIN to TMAX (unless otherwise specified). Typical Values at TAMB = +25ºC.
Figure 3. DOUT Enable/Disable Time Load Circuits
Figure 4. Detailed Serial Interface Timing Diagram
Table 5. Timing Characteristics
Parameter Symbol Conditions Min Typ Max Units
SCLK Pulse Width High tCH 38 ns
SCLK Pulse Width Low tCL 38 ns
SCLK Falling-to-DOUT
Transition tDOT CLOAD = 30pF (see Figure 3, Figure 4,
Figure 18 on page 11, Figure 19 on
page 11)28 60 ns
SCLK Rising-to-DOUT1
Disable
1. Guaranteed by Design and Characterisation.
tDOD CLOAD = 30pF (see Figure 3, Figure 4,
Figure 18 on page 11, Figure 19 on
page 11)100 200 500 ns
CNVST Falling-to-MSB Vlid tCONV CLOAD = 30pF (see Figure 3, Figure 4,
Figure 18 on page 11, Figure 19 on
page 11)3.3 3.7 µs
CNVST Pulse Width tCSW 30 ns
CLOAD 6kΩ
GND
GND
DOUT
DOUT
High-impedance to VOH, VOL to VOH, and VOH to High-impedance
VDD
6kΩ
GND CLOAD
DOUT
SCLK
CNVST
tCL tCH
tDOT tDOD
tCSW
High Z
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7 Typical Operating Characteristics
VDD = 5V; VREF = 2.5V, fSCLK = 8MHz(50% duty), CREF = 4.7µF, TAMB = +25ºC (unless otherwise specified).
Figure 5. Integral Nonlinearity vs. Digital Output Code Figure 6. Differential Nonlinearity vs. Digital Output Code
Figure 7. Supply Current vs. Supply Voltage Figure 8. Supply Current vs. Temperature
Figure 9. Supply Current vs. Temperature, VDD = 3V Figure 10. Supply Current vs. Sampling Rate
-0.25
-0.2
-0.15
-0.1
-0.05
0
0.05
0.1
0.15
0.2
0.25
0 256 512 768 1024
Digit al Out put Code
DNL (LSB) .
-0.25
-0.2
-0.15
-0.1
-0.05
0
0.05
0.1
0.15
0.2
0.25
0 256 512 768 1024
Digit al Out put Code
INL (LSB) .
fSAMPLE = 150ksps
fSAMPLE = 150ksps
0
50
100
150
200
250
300
350
400
450
500
-45 -30 -15 0 15 30 45 60 75 90
Temperature (° C)
Supply Cur r ent A ) .
150ksps
100ksps
10ksps
1ksps
0
100
200
300
400
500
600
2.7 3.2 3.7 4.2 4.7 5.2
Supply Volt age ( V)
Supply Cur r ent A ) .
fSAMPLE = 150ksps
0
40
80
120
160
200
240
280
320
360
-45 -30 -15 0 15 30 45 60 75 90
Temperature (° C)
Supply Cur r ent A ) .
150ksps
100ksps
10ksps
1ksps 0.01
0.1
1
10
100
1000
0.01 0.1 1 10 100 1000
Sa mpl in g Rate (ksps)
Supply Cur r ent A ) .
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Figure 11. Shutdown Current vs. Supply Voltage Figure 12. Shutdown Current vs. Temperature
Figure 13. Offset Error vs. Supply Voltage Figure 14. Offse t Error vs. Temperature
Figure 15. Gain Error vs. Supply Voltage Figure 16. Gain Error vs. Temperature
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
-45 -30 -15 0 15 30 45 60 75 90
Temperature (° C)
S hut down Cur r ent ( nA ) .
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
2.73.23.74.24.75.2
Supply Voltage ( V)
S hut down Cur r ent ( nA ) .
-1
-0.5
0
0.5
1
2.7 3.2 3.7 4.2 4.7 5.2
Supply Volt age ( V)
O f f set Error (LSB) .
-1
-0.5
0
0.5
1
-45 -30 -15 0 15 30 45 60 75 90
Temperature (° C)
G ain Error (LSB) .
-1
-0.5
0
0.5
1
2.73.23.74.24.75.2
Supply Voltage ( V)
G ain Error (LSB) .
-1
-0.5
0
0.5
1
-45 -30 -15 0 15 30 45 60 75 90
T emperature (° C)
G ain Error (LSB) .
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8 Detailed Description
The AS1528/AS1529 employ a successive approximation conversion (SAR) technique and integ r ated track/hold cir-
cuitry to convert analog signals into 10-bit digital output. The serial interface provides easy interfacing to microproces-
sors. Figure 17 shows the simplified internal structure for the AS1529 (2-channels, si ngle ended) and the AS1528
(1-channel, true differential).
True Differential Analog Input Track/Hold
The equivalent circuit of Figure 17 shows the device input architecture which is comp osed of track/hold circuitry, input
multiplexer, comparator, and switched-capacitor DAC. The track/hold circuitry enters its tracking mode on the rising
edge of CNVST. The positive input capacitor is connected to AIN1 or AIN2 (AS1529) or AIN+ (AS1528). The negative
input capacitor is connected to GND (AS1529) or AIN- (AS1528).
Figure 17. Equivalent In put Circuit
The track/hold circuitry enters its hold mode on the falling edge of CNVST and the difference between the sampled
positive and negative input voltages is converted. The time required for the track/hold to acquire an input signal is
determined by how quickly its input capacitance is charged. If the input signal’s source impedance is high, the acquisi-
tion time lengthens, and CNVST must be held high for a longer period of time. The acquisition time (tACQ) is the maxi-
mum time needed for the signal to be acqui red, plus the power-up time. tACQ is calculated by:
tACQ = 9 x (RS + RIN) x 20pF + tPWR (EQ 1)
Where:
RS is the source impedance of the input signal;
RIN = 1.5kΩ;
tPWR of 1µs is the power-up time of the device.
Note: tACQ is never less than 1.4µs and any source impedance below 300. does not sign ificantly affect the AS1528/
AS1529 AC performance. A high-impedance source can be accommodated either by lengthening tACQ or by
placing a 1µF capacitor between the positive and negative analog inputs.
Selecting AIN1 or AIN2 (AS1529)
Select one of the AS1529 two positive input channels using the CNVST pin (see page 3). If AIN1 is selected (see Fig-
ure 18), drive CNVST high to power up the AS1529 and place the track/hold circuitry in track mode with AIN1 con-
nected to the positive input capacitor. Hold CNVST high for tACQ to fully acquire the signal. Drive CNVST low to place
the track/hold circuitry in hold mode. The AS1529 then performs a conversion and shutdown automatically . The MSB is
available at DOUT after 3.7µs. Data can then be clocked out using SCLK. Clock out all 12 bits of data before driving
CNVST high for the next conversion. If all 12 bits of data are not clocked out before CNVST is driven high, AIN2 is
selected for the next conversion.
+
Comparator
Hold
Hold
10-Bit Capacitive DAC
Track
AIN2
AIN1/AIN+
VDD/2
RIN-
CIN+
REF
GND
GND/AIN-
CIN-
Hold
RIN+
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Figure 18. Single Conversion – AIN1 vs. GND (AS1529), Unipolar Mode AIN+ vs. AIN- (AS1528)
If AIN2 is selected (see Figure 19), drive CNVST high for at least 30ns. Next, drive CNVST low for at least 30ns, and
then high again. This powers up the AS1529 and places the track/hold circuitry in track mode with AIN2 connected to
the positive input capacitor. Next hold CNVST high for tACQ to fully acquire the signal. Drive CNVST low to place the
track/hold circuitry in hold mode. The AS1529 then performs a conversion and shuts down automatically. The MSB is
available at DOUT after 3.7µs. Data can then be clocked out using SCLK.
Note: If all 12 bits of data are not clocked out before CNVST is driven high, AIN2 is selected for the next conversion .
Selecting Unipolar or Bipolar Conversions (AS1528)
True-differential conversion (with the AS1528 unipolar and bipolar modes) is selected using pin CNVST (see page 3).
AIN+ and AIN- are sampled at the falling edge of CNVST. In unipolar mode, AIN+ can exceed AIN- by up to VREF. The
output format is straight binary. In bipolar mode, either input can exceed the other by up to VREF/2. The output format is
two’s complement. In both modes, the input common mode range can go from GND to VDD.
Figure 19. Single Conversion – AIN2 vs. GND (AS1529), Bipolar Mode AIN+ vs. AIN- (AS1528)
Note: In unipolar and bipolar modes, AIN+ and AIN- must not exceed VDD by more than 50mV or be lower than GND
by more than 50mV.
If unipolar mode is selected (see Figure 18) , drive CNVST high to power up the AS1528 and place the track/hold cir-
cuitry in track mode with AIN+ and AIN- connected to the input capacitors. Hold CNVST high for tACQ to fully acquire
the signal. Drive CNVST low to place the track/hold circuitry in hold mode. The AS1528 then performs a conversion
and shutdown automatically. The MSB is available at DOUT after 3.7µs. Data can then be clocked out using SCLK.
Clock out all 12 bits of data before driving CNVST high for the next conversion. If all 12 bits of data are not clocked out
before CNVST is driven high, bipolar mode is selected for the next conversion.
If bipolar mode is selected (see Fi gure 19), drive CNVST high for at least 30ns. Next, drive CNVST low for at least
30ns and then high again. This places the track/hold circuitry in track mode with AIN+ and AIN- connected to the input
capacitors.
Next hold CNVST high for tACQ to fully acquire the signal. Drive CNVST low to place the track/hold circuitry in hold
mode. The AS1528 then performs a conversion and shuts down automatically. The MSB is available at DOUT after
3.7µs. Data can then be clocked out using SCLK.
Note: If all 12 bits of data are not clocked out before CNVST is driven high, bipolar mode is selected for the next con-
version.
SCLK
CNVST
Sampling Instant
tCONV
tACQ
1 4 8 12
DOUT High ZHigh Z B8 B7 B6 B5 B4 B3 B2 B1
B9
MSB B0
LSB ZERO ZERO
DOUT
SCLK
CNVST
B8 B7 B6 B5 B4 B3 B2 B1
B9
MSB B0
LSB
Sampling Instant
tCONV
tACQ
1 4 8 12
High ZHigh Z ZERO ZERO
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Input Bandwidth
The AS1528/AS1529 input tracking circuitry has a 20MHz small signal bandwidth, so it is possible to digitize high-
speed transient events and measure periodic signals with bandwidths exceeding the AS1528/AS1529 sampling rate
by using undersampling tech niques.
Note: To avoid high-frequency signals being aliased into the frequency band of interest, anti-alias filtering is recom-
mended.
Analog Input Protection
Internal protection diodes that clamp the analog input to VDD and GND allow the analog input pins to swing from GND
- 0.3V to VDD + 0.3V without damage. Both inputs must not exceed VDD by more than 50mV or be lower than GND by
more than 50mV for accurate conversions.
Note: If an off-channel analog input voltage exceeds the supply voltages, the input current should be limited to 2mA.
Internal Clock
The AS1528/AS1529 operate from an internal clock, which is accurate within 5% of the 4MHz clock rate. This results in
a worst-case conversion time of 3.7µs. The internal clock releases th e system microprocessor from running the SAR
conversion clock and allows the conversi on results to be read back at the processor’s convenience, at any clock rate
from 0 to 8MHz.
Output Data Format
Figure 18 on page 11 and Figure 19 on page 11 illustrate th e conversion timing for the AS1528/AS1529. Th e 10-bit
conversion result is output in MSB-first format. Data on DOUT transitions on the falling edge of SCLK. All 10 bits must
be clocked out before CNVST transitions again.
For the AS1528, data is straight binary for unipolar mode and two’s complement for bipolar mode. For the AS1529,
data is always straight binary.
Transfer Function
Figure 20 on page 12 shows th e unipolar transfer function fo r the AS1528/AS1529. Figure 21 on page 13 shows the
bipolar transfer function for the AS1528. Code transitions occur halfway between successive-integer LSB values.
Figure 20. AS1528/AS1529 Unipolar Transfer Function
11...111
11...110
11....101
00...011
00...010
00...001
00...000
Output Code
Input Voltage (LSB)
0 1 2 3 FS-3/2 LSB FS
Full-Scale
Transition
Full Scale = VREF
Zero Scale = GND
1 LSB = VREF/4096
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Figure 21. AS1528 Bipolar Transfer Function
011...111
011...110
000...010
000...001
000...000
111...111
111...110
111...101
100...001
100...000
Output Code
Input Voltage (LSB)
-FS 0 +FS-1 LS B
VCOM VREF /2
VIN = AIN+ - AIN-
Full Scale = VREF/2
-Full Scale = -VREF/2
Zero Scale = 0
1 LSB = VREF/4096
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9 Application Information
Automatic Shutdown Mode
With CNVST low, the AS1528/AS1529 default to automatic shutdown (< 0.2µA) mode after power-up and between
conversions. After detecting a rising edge of CNVST, the AS1528/AS1529 powers up, sets DOUT low, and enters
track mode.
After detecting a falling edge of CNVST, the device enters hold mode and begins the conversion. A maximum of 3.7µs
later, the device completes conversion, enters shutdown, and MSB is available at DOUT.
External Reference
An external reference is required for the AS1528/AS1529. Use a 4.7µF bypass capacitor for best performance. The
reference input structure allows a voltage range of +1V to VDD + 50mV.
Performing a Conversion
1. Use a general-purpose I/O line on the CPU to hold CNVST low between conversions.
2. Drive CNVST high to acquire AIN1(AS1529) or unipolar mode (AS1528). To acquire AIN2 (AS1529) or bipolar
mode (AS1528), drive CNVST low and high again.
3. Hold CNVST high for 1.4µs.
4. Drive CNVST low and wait approximately 3.7µs for conversion to complete. After 3.7µs, the MSB is available
at DOUT.
5. Activate SCLK for a minimum of 12 rising clock edges. DOUT transitions on SCLK’s falling edge and is avail-
able in MSB-first format. Observe the SCLK to DOUT valid timing characteristic. Clock data into the µP on
SCLK’s rising edge.
Standard Interface Connections
The AS1528/AS1529 serial interface is fully compatible with SPI, QSPI, and MICROWIRE. If a serial interface is avail-
able, establish the processor’s serial interface as a master so that the CPU generates the serial clock for the AS1528/
AS1529 and select a clock frequency up to 8MHz.
SPI and Microwire Interface
When using an SPI (Figure 22) or Microwire interface (Figure 23), set CP O L = C P HA = 0. Two 8-bit re ad i ngs are nec-
essary to obtain the entire 10-bit result from the AS1528/AS1529. DOUT data transitions on the serial clock’s falling
edge and is clocked into th e processor on SCLK’s rising ed ge. The first 8-bit data stream contains the first 8-bits of
DOUT starting with the MSB. The second 8-bit data stream contains the remaini ng four result bits. DOUT th en goes
high impedance.
Figure 22. SPI Serial Interface Connections
AS1528/
AS1529
CPU
SSM
MISO
I/O
SCK
7
DOUT
6
CNVST
8
SCLK
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Figure 23. Microwire Serial Interface Connections
Figure 24. SPI/Microwire Interface Timing Diagram (CPOL = CPHA = 0)
QSPI Interface
Using the high-speed QSPI interface ( Figure 25) with CPOL = 0 and CPHA = 0, the AS1528/AS1529 support a maxi-
mum fSCLK of 8MHz. One 12- to 16-bit reads are necessary to obtain the entire 10-bit result from the AS1528/AS1529.
DOUT data transitions on the serial clock’s falling edge and is clocked into the processor on SCLK’s rising edge. The
first 10 bits are the data. DOUT then goes high impedance (see Figure 23).
Figure 25. QSPI Serial Interface Connections
AS1528/
AS1529
CPU
SI
I/O
SK
7
DOUT
6
CNVST
8
SCLK
SCLK
CNVST
Sampling Instant
1 4 8 12
DOUT High Z
16
1st Byte Read 2nd Byte Read
B8 B7 B6 B5 B4 B3 B2 B1
B9
MSB B0
LSB ZERO ZERO
AS1528/
AS1529
CPU
SSM
MISO
CSM
SCK
7
DOUT
6
CNVST
8
SCLK
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Figure 26. QSPI Serial Interface Timing (CPOL = CPHA = 0)
PIC16 and SSP Module and PIC17 Interface
The AS1528/AS1529 are compatible with a PIC16/PIC17 controllers, using the synchronous serial port (SSP) module
To establish SPI communication, connect the PIC16/PIC17 controllers as shown in Figure 27 and configure the PIC16/
PIC17 as system master. This is done by initializing its synchronous serial port control register (SSPCON) and syn-
chronous serial port status register (SSPSTAT) to the bit patterns shown in Table 6 on page 17 and Table 7 on
page 17.
Figure 27. SPI Interface Connections for PIC16/PIC17 Controller
In SPI mode, the PIC16/PIC17 processor allow 8 bits of data to be synchronously transmitted and received simultane-
ously. T wo consecutive 8-bit readings (see Figure 28) are necessary to obtain the entire 10-bit result from the AS1528/
AS1529. DOUT data transitions on the serial clock’s falling edge and is clocked in to the processor on SCLK’s rising
edge.
The first 8-bit data stream contains the first 8 data bits starting with the MSB. The second data stream contains the
remaining bits, D3 through D0.
Figure 28. SPI Interface T iming with PIC16/PIC17 in Master Mode (CKE = 1. CKP = 0. SMP = 0, SSPM3:SSPM0
= 0001)
SCLK
CNVST
Sampling Instant
1 4 8 12
DOUT High Z
16
B8 B7 B6 B5 B4 B3 B2 B1
B9
MSB B0
LSB ZERO ZERO
AS1528/
AS1529
PIC16/
PIC17
DOUT
CNVST
SCLK
7
DOUT
6
CNVST
8
SCLK
SCLK
CNVST
Sampling Instant
1 4 8 12
DOUT High Z
16
1st Byte Read 2nd Byte Read
B8 B7 B6 B5 B4 B3 B2 B1
B9
MSB B0
LSB ZERO ZERO
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Table 6. SSPCON Register Settings
Control Bit AS1528/AS1529
Setting Synchronous Serial Port Control Register (SSPCON)
WCOL Bit 7 X Write Collision Detection Bit
SSPOV Bit 6 X Receive Overflow Detect Bit
SSPEN Bit 5 1
Synchronous Serial Port Enable
0: Disables serial port and configures these pi ns as I/O port pins.
1: Enables serial port and confi gures SCK, SDO, and SCI pins as serial port
pins.
CKP Bit 4 0 Clock Polarity Select Bit. CKP = 0 for SPI master mode selecti o n.
SSPM3:1 Bit 3:1 0 Synchronous Serial Port Mode Select Bit. Sets SPI master mode and
selects FCLK = fOSC / 16.
SSPM0 Bit 0 1
Table 7. SSPSTAT Register Settings
Control Bit AS1528/AS1529
Setting Synchronous Seria l Status Register (SSPSTAT)
SMP Bit 7 0 SPI Data Input Sample Phase. Input data is sampled at the middle of the
data output time.
CKE Bit 6 1 SPI Clock Edge Select Bit. Data is transmitted on the rising edge of the
serial clock.
D/A Bit 5 X Data Address Bit
PBit 4 X Stop Bit
SBit 3 X Start Bit
R/W Bit 2 X Read/Write Bit Information
UA Bit 1 X Update Address
BF Bit 0 X Buffer Full Status Bit
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Layout and Grounding Considerations
The AS1528/AS1529 require proper layout and design procedures for optimum performance.
! Use printed circuit boards; wire wrap boards should not be used.
! Separate analog and digital traces from each other. Analog and digital traces should not run parallel to each other
(especially clock traces).
! Digital traces should not run beneath the AS1528/AS1529.
! Use a single-point analog ground at GND, separate from the digital ground (see Figure 29). Connect all other ana-
log grounds and DGND to this star ground point for further noise reduction. No other digital system ground should
be connected to this single-point analog ground. The ground return to the power supply for thi s gro und should be
low impedance and as short as possible for noise-free operation.
! High-frequency noise in the VDD power supply may affect the AS1528/AS1529 high-speed comparator. Bypass
this supply to the single-point analog ground with 0.1µF and 4.7µF bypass capacitors (see Figure 29). The bypass
capacitors should be placed as close to the device as possible for optimum power supply noise-rejection. If the
power supply is very noisy, a 10Ω resistor can be connected as a low-pass filter to attenuate supply noise
! Power components such as the inductor , converter IC, filter capacitors, and output diode should be placed as close
together as possible, and their traces should be kept short, direct, and wide.
! Keep the voltage feedback network very close to the device, within 5mm (0.2”) of the pin.
! Keep noisy traces, such as those from the pin LX, away from the voltage feedback network and guarded from
them using grounded copper traces.
Figure 29. Recommended Ground Design
AS1528/
AS1529
Power
Supplies
Digital
Circuitry
0.1µF
GND
+5 or +3V
1
VDD
4
GND
+5 or +3V
+5 or +3V
DGND
GND
5Ω
(Optional)
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10 Package Drawings and Markings
The devices are available in a 8-pin TDFN (3x3mm) package.
Figure 30. 8-pin TDFN (3x3mm) Packagee
Notes:
1. Figure 30 is shown for illustration only.
2. All dimensions are in millimeters; angles in degrees.
3. Dimensioning and tolerancing conform to ASME Y14.5 M-1994.
4. N is the total number of terminals.
5. The terminal #1 identifier and terminal numbering convention shall conform to JEDEC 95-1, SPP-012. Details of ter-
minal #1 identifier are optional, but must be located with in the zone indicated. The terminal #1 identifier may be either
a mold or marked feature.
6. Dimension b applies to metallized terminal and is measured between 0.15mm and 0.30mm from the terminal tip.
7. ND refers to the maximum number of terminals on side D.
8. Unilateral coplanarity zone app lies to the exposed heat sink slug as well as the terminals
Symbol Min Typ Max Notes
A 0.70 0 .75 0.80 1, 2
A1 0.00 0.02 0.05 1, 2
A3 0.20 REF 1, 2
L1 0.15 1, 2
L2 0.13 1, 2
aaa0.151, 2
bbb0.101, 2
ccc 0.10 1, 2
ddd0.051, 2
eee0.081, 2
ggg0.101, 2
Symbol Min Typ Max Notes
D BSC 3.00 1, 2
E BSC 3.00 1, 2
D2 1.60 2.50 1, 2
E2 1.35 1. 75 1, 2
L 0.30 0.40 0.50 1, 2
θ 14º 1, 2
K0.20 1, 2
b 0.25 0.30 0.35 1, 2, 5
e0.65
N81, 2
ND 4 1, 2, 5
SEE
DETAIL B
PIN 1 INDEX AREA
(D/2 xE/2)
BTM VIEW
N-1N
b
bb
ddd
D2
D2/2
b
(D/2 xE/2)
2x
2x
TOP VIEW
aaa C
aaa C
E
PIN 1 INDEX AREA
D
ccc C
A
SIDE VIEW
(ND-1) X e
e
0.08 C
A1
A
B
L
EVEN T ERMINAL SI DE
Datum A or B
Terminal Tip
e
e/2
C A B
C
E2
E2/2
SEATING
PLANE
A3
K
C
DETAIL B
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11 Ordering Information
The devices are available as the standard products shown in Table 8.
Note: All products are RoHS compliant and Pb-free.
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Table 8. Ordering Information
Ordering Code Description Delivery Form Package
AS1528-BTDT 150ksps, 10-Bit, 1-Channel True-Differential ADC Tape & Reel 8-pin TDFN (3x3mm)
AS1528-BTDR 150ksps, 10-Bit, 1-Channel True-Differential ADC Tray 8-pin TDFN (3x3mm)
AS1529-BTDT 150ksps, 10-Bit, 2-Channel Single-Ended ADC Tape & Reel 8-pin TDFN (3x3mm)
AS1529-BTDR 150ksps, 10-Bit, 2-Channel Single-Ended ADC Tray 8-pin TDFN (3x3mm)
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