AS1527-BSOU - Austriamicrosystems

AS1526, AS1527

10-Bit, Single Supply, Low-Power, 73ksps A/D Converters

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1 General Description

The AS1526/AS1527 are low-power, 10-bit, 73ksps analog-to-digital

(A/D) converters specifically designed for single-supply A/D

applications. Superior AC characteristics, very low power

consumption, and robust packaging make these ultra-small devices

perfect for battery-powered analog-data collection devices.

The integrated successive-approximation register (SAR) and a fast

(1.5µs) sampling track/hold time provide an economic and highly-

reliable A/D conversion solution.

The AS1526/AS1527 operate from a single 2.7 to 3.6V supply. The

AS1527 requires an external reference, using less power than the

AS1526, however , the AS1526 features an internal 2.5V reference.

As with the AS1527, the AS1526 can also be used with an external

reference, which uses the input range 0V to VREF, inc lud ing the

positive supply range.

The AS1527 consumes only 3mW (VDD = 3V) at the 73ksps

maximum sampling speed. Both devices feature a low-current

(0.3µA) shutdown mode, which reduces power consumption at

slower throughput rates.

Data accesses are made via the standard, high-speed 3-wire serial

interface, which is SPI-, QSPI-, and Microwire-compatible. Both

devices contain an internal clock, however, both devices also

support an external clock for increased flexibility .

The AS1526/AS1527 are available in an 8-pin SOIC-150 package.

Figure 1. Block Diagram and Pin Assignments

2 Key Features

10-Bit Resolution with 7.5µs Conversion Time

Sampling Rate: 73ks ps

Straight Binary (Unipolar) Data Forma t

Single-Supply Operation:+2.7V to +3.6V

Internal 2.5V Reference (AS1526)

Low Power-Consum ption:

- 4 mW (73ksps, AS1526)

- 3 mW (73ksps, AS1527)

- 6 6µW (1ksps, AS1527)

- 1µW (Shutdown Mode)

Integrated Track/Hold Amplifier

Internal Clock

SPI/QSPI/Microwire 3-Wire Serial Interface

Operating Temperature Range: -40 to +85ºC

8-pin SOIC-150 Package

3 Applications

The devices are ideal for remote sensors, data-acquisition, data

logging devices, lab instruments, or for any other space-limited A/D

devices with low power consumption and single-supply

requirements.

AS1526/AS1527

Control

Logic

Output

Shift

Internal

Clock

10-Bit

SAR

Track/Hold

2.5V

Ref

AS1526/

AS1527

REF

AS1526

only

10-Bit

SAR

DOUT

GND

VDD

CSN

SCLK

SHDNN

AIN

REF

3SHDNN

AIN

1VDD

5GND

6DOUT

7CSN

8SCLK

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4 Pin Assignments

Figure 2. Pin Assignments (Top Vie w)

4.1 Pin Descriptions

Table 1. Pin Descriptions

Pin Number Pin Name Description

DD Positive Supply Voltage . +2.7 to +3.6V

2AIN

Sampling Analog Input. 0V to VREF range.

3 SHDNN

Three-Level Shutdown Input. Pulling this pin low puts the AS1526/AS1527 in shutdown

mode, down to 4µA (max) supply current. The devices are fully operational with this pin high or

floating.

Note: For the AS1526, pulling this pin high enables the internal reference; letting this pin float

disables the internal reference allowing for the use of an external reference. See also pin 4.

4REF

A/D Conversion Reference Voltage. This pin serves as the internal 2.5V reference output for

the AS1526; bypass this pin with a 4.7µF capacitor.

This pin also serves as the external reference voltage input for the AS1527, or for AS1526 if the

internal reference is disabled. Bypass this pin with a minimum of 0.1µF when using an external

reference. See also pin 3.

5GND

Analog and Digital Ground

6DOUT

Serial Data Ou tp ut. Data changes state at SCLK’s falling edge.

Note: This pin is high-impedance when pin CSN is high.

7CSN

Active-Low Chip Select. The falling edge of this pin initiates a conversion.

Note: When this pin is high, DOUT is high-impedance.

8SCLK

Serial Clock Input. This pin clocks data out at rates up to 2.1MHz.

AS1526/

AS1527

4REF

SHDNN

2AIN

VDD

5GND

6DOUT

7CSN

8SCLK

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Datasheet - Absolute Maximum Ratings

5 Absolute Maximum Ratings

Stresses beyond those listed in Table 2 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 Electrical Characteristics on page 4 is not implied. Exposure to absolute

maximum rating conditions for extended periods may affect device reliability.

Table 2. Absolute Maximum Ratings

Parameter Min Max Units Comments

VDD to GND 0.3+5V

AIN to GND -0.3 VDD +

0.3V V

REF to GND -0.3 VDD +

0.3V V

Digital Inputs to GND -0.3 VDD +

0.3V V

DOUT to GND -0.3 VDD +

0.3V V

DOUT Cur rent -25 +25 mA

Continuous Power Dissipation

(TAMB = +70ºC) 471 mW Derate 5.88mW/ºC above +70ºC

Operating Temperature Range -40 +85 ºC

Storage Temperature Range -60 +150 ºC

Package-Body Peak Temperature 260 °C

The reflow peak soldering temperature (body temperature)

specified is in accordance with

IPC/JEDE C J-STD-020C “Moisture/Reflow S ensitivity

Classification for non-hermetic

Solid State Surface Mount Devices”.

Moisture Sensitivity Level 3 Represents a max floor lifetime of 168h

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Datasheet - Electrical Characteristics

6 Electrical Characteristics

VDD = +2.7 to +3.6V, 73ksps, fSCLK = 2.1MHz (50% duty cycle); AS1526:4.7µF capacitor at REF, AS1527: external reference; VREF = 2.5V

applied to REF; TAMB = TMIN to TMAX (unless otherwise specified).

Table 3. Electrical Characteristics

Symbol Parameter Conditions Min Typ Max Units

DC Accuracy 1

Resolution 10 Bits

Relative Accuracy 2 ±0.5 LSB

DNL Differential Non-Linearity No missing codes over temperature ±1 LSB

Offset Error ±2 LSB

Gain Error 3 ±2 LSB

Gain Temperature Coefficient ±1 ppm/°C

Dynamic Specifications (10kHz sine-wave input, 0V to 2.5Vp-p, 73ksps, fSCLK =2.1MHz)

SINAD Signal-to-Noise + Distortion Ratio 61 dB

THD Total Harmonic Distortion Up to the 5th harmonic -70 dB

SFDR Spurious-Free Dynamic Range 70 dB

Small-Signal Bandwidth -3dB rolloff 2.5 MHz

Full-Power Bandwidth 2.5 MHz

Conversion Rate

tCONV Conversion Time 5.5 7.5 µs

tACQ Track/Hold Acquisition Time 1.5 µs

Throughput Rate 4fSCLK = 2.1MHz 73 ksps

tAP Aperture Delay refer to Figure 27 7ns

Aperture Jitter <50 ps

Analog Input

Input V oltage Range 0 VREF V

Input Capacitance 21 pF

Internal Reference (AS1526 only)

REF Output Voltage TAMB = +25ºC 52.47 2.50 2.53 V

REF Short-Circuit Current 45 mA

REF Temperature Coefficient AS1526 ±30 ppm/°C

Load Regulation 6 0 to 0.2mA output load 0.35 mV

CREFBYP Capacitive Bypass at REF 4.7 µF

External Reference (VREF = 2.5V)

Input V oltage Range 1.00 VDD +

50mV V

Input Current 100 150 µA

Input Resistance 18 25 kΩ

REF Input Current in Shutdown SHDNN = 0V ±0.01 10 µA

CREFBYP Capacitive Bypass at REF 0.1 µF

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Digital Inputs: SCLK, SHDNN, CSN

VIH SCLK, CSN Input High Voltage 0.7x

VDD V

VIL SCLK, CSN Input Low Voltage 0.3x

VDD V

VHYST SCLK, CSN Input Hysteresis 0.2 V

IIN SCLK, CSN Input Leakage VIN = 0V or VDD ±0.01 ±1 µA

CIN SCLK, CSN Input Capacitance 7 15 pF

VSH SHDNN Input High Voltage VDD -

0.4 V

VSL SHDNN Input Low Voltage 0.4 V

SHDNN Input Current SHDNN = 0V or VDD ±4.0 µA

VSM SHDNN Input Mid Voltage 1.1 VDD -

1.1 V

VFLT SHDNN Voltage, Floating SHDNN = float VDD/2 V

SHDNN Max Allowed Leakage, Mid

Input SHDNN = float ±50 nA

Digital Output: DOUT

VOL Output Voltage Low ISINK = 5mA 0.4 V

ISINK = 16mA 0.8

VOH Output Voltage High ISOURCE = 0.5mA VDD -

0.5 V

IL Tri-State Leakage Current CSN = VDD ±0.01 ±10 µA

COUT Tri-State Output Capacitance CSN = VDD 7 15 pF

Power Requirements

VDD Supply Voltage 2.7 3.6 V

IDD Supply Current

Int. Reference (AS1526), VDD = 3.6V 1.4 2.0 mA

External Reference, VDD = 3.6V 1.0 1.4

Shutdown mode, VDD = 3.6V 0.3 2 µA

PSR Power-Supply Rejection 8VDD = VDDMIN to VDDMAX,

full-scale input ±1 mV

1. Tested at VDD = +2.7V.

2. Relative accuracy is the deviation of the analog value at any code from its theoretical value after the full-scale range and offset have

been calibrated.

3. Offset nulled.

4. Achievable with standard timing (see Figure 25 on page 12).

5. Sample tested at 0.1% AQL.

6. External load should not change during conversion for specified accuracy.

7. Guaranteed by design; not subject to production testing.

8. Measured as [VFS(VDDMIN) - VFS(VDDMAX)] with external reference.

Table 3. Electrical Characteristics (Continued)

Symbol Parameter Conditions Min Typ Max Units

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6.1 Timing Characteristics

VDD = +2.7 to +3.6V, TAMB = TMIN to TMAX (unless otherwise specified).

Figure 3. DOUT Enable-Time Load Circuits

Figure 4. DOUT Disable-Time Load Circuits

Table 4. Timing Characteristics

Parameter Symbol Conditions Min Typ Max Units

Acquisition Time 1

1. To guarantee acquisition time, tACQ is the maximum time the device takes to acquire the signal, and is also the minimum time needed

for the signal to be acquired

tACQ 1.5 µs

SCLK Falling-to-DOUT Valid tDO Figure 3, CLOAD = 50pF 20 200 ns

CSN Falling-to-Output Enable tDV Figure 3, CLOAD = 50pF 240 ns

CSN Rising-to-Output Disable tTR Figure 4, CLOAD = 50pF 240 ns

SCLK Clock Frequency fSCLK 0 2.1 MHz

SCLK Pulse Width High tCH 200 ns

SCLK Pulse Width Low tCL 200 ns

SCLK Low-to-CSN Falling Setup Time tCS0 50 ns

DOUT Rising-to-SCLK Rising 2

2. Guaranteed by design; not subject to production testing.

tSTR 0 ns

CSN Pulse Width tCS 240 ns

CLOAD

50pF

CLOAD

50pF

6kΩ

GND

DGND

DOUT

High-impedance to VOH and VOL to VOH

+2.7V

High-impedance to VOL and VOH to VOL

6kΩ

DGND

6kΩCLOAD

50pF

CLOAD

50pF

6kΩ

DGND GND

DGND

DOUT

VOH to high-impedance

+2.7V

VOL to high-impedance

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Datasheet - Typical Operating Characteristics

7 Typical Operating Characteristics

VDD = 3.0V, VREF = 2.5V, fSCLK = 2.1MHz, CLOAD = 50pF, T AMB = +25ºC (unless otherwise specified).

Figure 5. Integral Nonlinearity vs. Digital Output Code Figure 6. Differential Nonlinearity vs. Digital Output Code

Figure 7. FFT @ 1kHz Figure 8. FFT @ 10kHz

Figure 9. ENOB vs. VREF Figure 10. ENOB vs. Input Signal Frequency

-1

-0.8

-0.6

-0.4

-0.2

0.2

0.4

0.6

0.8

0 256 512 768 1024

Digital Output Code

INL (LSB) .

-1

-0.8

-0.6

-0.4

-0.2

0.2

0.4

0.6

0.8

0 256 512 768 1024

Digital Output Code

DNL (LSB) .

-160

-140

-120

-100

-80

-60

-40

-20

0 10203040

Input Signal Frequency (kH z)

FFT (dBC) .

-160

-140

-120

-100

-80

-60

-40

-20

0 10203040

Input Signal Frequency (kH z)

FFT (dBC) .

Fsample = 80.8ksps NFFT

= 16384 Fsample = 80.8ksps

NFFT = 16384

9.77

9.8

9.83

9.86

9.89

9.92

9.95

0.8 1.2 1.6 2 2.4 2.8 3.2 3.6

Ref erenc e Voltage ( V)

ENOB (Bit) .

9.89

9.9

9.91

9.92

9.93

9.94

9.95

010203040

Fr equenc y ( k Hz)

ENOB (Bit) .

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Datasheet - Typical Operating Characteristics

Figure 11. Supply Current vs. Supply Voltage Figure 12. Supply Current vs. Temperature

Figure 13. Shutdown Supply Current vs. Supply Voltage Figure 14. Shutdown Supply Current vs. Temperature

Figure 15. Offset Error vs. Supply Voltage Figure 16. Offset Voltage vs. Temperature

0.5

1.5

2.7 3 3.3 3.6

S upply Voltag e ( V)

Supply Cur r ent (m A ) .

0.5

1.5

-40 -15 10 35 60 85

Temperature (°C)

Supply Current (mA) .

Internal Reference

External Reference

Internal Reference

External Reference

0.5

1.5

-40 -15 10 35 60 85

Temperature (°C)

Supply Current (µA) .

0.25

0.5

0.75

2.7 3 3.3 3.6

Suppl y Volt age (V)

Shutdown Supply Cur r ent (µA ) .

0.1

0.2

0.3

0.4

0.5

-40 -15 10 35 60 85

Temperature (°C)

Offset Error (LSB) .

-0.2

-0.1

0.1

0.2

0.3

2.7 3 3.3 3.6

Su pply Voltage (V)

O f f set E rror (LSB) .

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Figure 17. Gain Error vs. Supply Voltage Figure 18. Gain Error vs. Temperature

Figure 19. Internal Reference Voltage vs. Supply Voltage Figure 20. Internal Reference Voltage vs. Temperature

Figure 21. Integral Nonlinearity vs. Supply Voltage Figure 22. Integral Nonlinearity vs. Temperature

-0.2

-0.1

0.1

0.2

-40 -15 10 35 60 85

Temperature (°C)

Gain Error (LSB) .

-0.2

-0.1

0.1

0.2

2.7 3 3.3 3.6

Supply Voltage ( V)

G ain Error (LSB) .

2.48

2.49

2.5

2.51

2.52

-40 -15 10 35 60 85

Temperature (°C)

Internal Reference Voltage (V)

2.49

2.495

2.5

2.505

2.51

2.7 3 3.3 3.6

Suppl y Volt age (V)

I nternal Ref er enc e V olt age ( V ) .

0.1

0.2

0.3

0.4

0.5

-40 -15 10 35 60 85

Temperature (°C)

INL (LSB) .

0.1

0.2

0.3

0.4

0.5

2.7 3 3.3 3.6

Supply Voltage ( V)

I NL (LSB) .

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Datasheet - Detailed Description

8 Detailed Description

The AS1526/AS1527 analog-to-digital converters have two modes of operation:

Normal A/D Conversion Mode – Pulling pin SHDNN high or leaving it open puts the device into normal A/D conversion mode.

Shutdown Mode – Pulling pin SHDNN low shuts the device down and reduces supply current below 2µA (VDD ≤ 3.6V).

Note: Pulling pin CSN low starts a conversion. The conversion result is available at pin DOUT in unipolar serial format (see Timing and Con-

trol on page 11).

Figure 23 shows a basic configuration for the AS1526/AS1527. The integrated input track/hold circuitry and a successive-approximation register

(SAR) circuitry convert analog input signals to a digital 10-bit output. No external-hold capacitor is needed for the track/hold circuit.

The devices convert analog input signals in the 0V to VREF range in 13µs (includes track/hold acquisition time).

The AS1526 internal reference is trimmed to 2.5V; the AS1527 requires an external reference. Both devices can accept external reference

voltages from 1.0V to VDD. The serial interface requires only three digital lines (at pins SCLK, CSN, and DOUT) and provides a simple

microprocessor interface.

Figure 23. Operational Diagram

8.1 Analog Input

Figure 24 illustrates the integrated comparator sampling architecture. The full scale input voltage is set by the voltage at pin REF.

Figure 24. Equivalent Input Circuit

The devices’ input tracking circuitry has a 2.5MHz small-signal bandwidth, thus it is possible to under-sample (digitize high-speed transient

events) and measure periodic signals with bandwidths exceeding the devices’ sampling rate.

Note: Anti-aliasing filtering should be used to avoid aliasing of unwanted high-frequency signals into the bandwidth of interest.

AS1526/

AS1527

+2.7 to +3.6V

AS1526 – 4.7µF

AS1527 – 0.1µF

Reference Input

Required for AS1527,

Optional for AS1526

0.1µF4.7µF +

DOUT

GND

VDD

CSN

SCLK

SHDNN

AIN

REF

–

Comparator

RIN

CSWITCH

14pF

CHOLD

13pF

–

REF

AIN

CHOLD

13pF

–

Sample

Switch

CSWITCH includes all parasitics

GND S&H and DAC

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Datasheet - Detailed Description

8.1.1 Input Protection

Internal protection diodes clamp the analog input to VDD and GND, allowing the input to swing from (GND - 0.3V) to (VDD + 0.3V) without

damage. However , for accurate conversions near full scale, the input must not exceed VDD by more than 50mV, or be lower than GND by 50mV.

Note: If the analog input exceeds the supply by 50mV, limit the input current to 2mA.

8.2 Track/Hold

In track mode, the analog signal is acquired and stored in the internal hold capacitors. During acquisition, the analog input at pin AIN charges

capacitor CHOLD (see Figure 24 on page 10). Bringing CSN low ends the acquisition interval and the charge on CHOLD represent the sampled

input voltage.

In hold mode, the T/H switches are opened thus the input is disconnected from the capacitor CHOLD. During this mode the successive

approximation is performed which in turn forms a digital representation of the analog input signal. At the end of the conversion, the input side of

the in meantime discharged CHOLD switches back to AIN, and CHOLD charges to the input signal again.

The maximum time for the T/H to acquire a signal (tACQ) is a function of how quickly its input capacitance is charged. tACQ increases

proportionally to the input signal’s impedance, and at higher impedances more time must be allowed between conversions. tACQ is also the

minimum time needed for the signal to be acquired, and is calculated by:

tACQ = 7(RS + RIN) x 21pF (EQ 1)

Where:

RIN = 4.5kΩ

RS = the input signal’s source impedance.

tACQ is never less than 1.5µs. Source impedances < 1kΩ do not significantly affect the AC performance of the devices.

Note: Higher source impedances can be used if a 0.01µF capacitor is connected to the analog input. Note that the input capacitor forms an

RC filter with the input source impedance, limiting the devices’ input signal bandwidth.

8.3 External Clock

The AS1526/AS1527 do not require an external clock for analog-to-digital data conversion. This allows the microprocessor to read back the

conversion results at any clock rate from up to 2.1MHz at any time. The clock duty cycle is unrestricted if each clock phase is at least 200ns.

Note: The external clock must not be run while a conversion is in progress.

8.4 Timing and Control

Conversion-start and data-read operations are controlled by digital inputs CSN and SCLK. Refer to Figures 25 - 27 (see page 12) for graphical

timing and control information.

The falling edge on pin CSN initiates a conversion sequence:

1. The T/H stage holds the voltage at pin AIN, and the A/D conversion begins.

2. Pin DOUT changes from high-impedance to logic-low. SCLK must be kept low during the conversion.

3. The internal SAR stores the data during the conversion process.

4. Pin DOUT going high indicates the conversion process has completed.

5. The rising edge of pin DOUT can be used as a framing signal.

6. SCLK shifts the data out of this register any time after the conversion is complete.

7. DOUT transitions on the falling edge of pin SCLK.

8. The next falling clock edge produces the MSB of the conversion at DOUT, followed by the remaining bits. Since there are 10 data bits

and one leading high-bit or 10 data bits, two sub bits, and one leading high-bit, at least 11 or 13 falling clock edges are needed to shift

out these bits, respectively.

9. Extra clock pulses occurring after the conversion result has been clocked out, and prior to a rising edge of CSN, produce trailing zeros

at DOUT and have no effect on the conversion process.

10. For minimum cycle time, clock out the data with 10.5 clock cycles at full speed using the rising edge of DOUT as the EOC signal. Pull

CSN high after reading the conversion’s LSB. After the specified minimum time (tCS) CSN can be pulled low to initiate the next conver-

sion.

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Figure 25. Serial Interface Standard Cycle Timing Diagram

Figure 26. Serial Interface Minimum Cycle Timing Diagram

Figure 27. Detailed Serial Interface Timing Diagram

8.5 Transfer Function

The data output from the AS1526/AS1527 is binary (unipolar), and Figure 28 depicts the nominal transfer function. Code transitions occur

midway between successive integer LSB values.

Note: If VREF = +2.50V, then 1 LSB = 2.44mV (2.50V/1024).

CSN

SCLK

DOUT

Conversion

In Progress

Hold

EOC

Track/Hold

Stage Track

Clock Out Serial Data

Track

Cycle Time Total = 13.7µs

Trailing

0s Idle

0.24µs

tCS

0µs

tCONV

7.5µs

Hold

Interface Idle

B9 B8 B7 B6 B5 B4 B3 B2 B1 B0 S1 S0

0µs 12.5 x 0.476µs = 5.95µs

Sub

Bits

Hold

Track/Hold

Stage Track Track Hold

Total = 12.74µs

Cycle Time

DOUT B9 B8 B7 B6 B5 B4 B3 B1 B0

CSN

EOC Clock Out Serial Data Idle

Interface Idle

0.24µs

tCS

7.5µs

tCONV 0µs 10.5 x 0.476µs = 5µs

SCLK

Conversion

In Progress

Track/Acquire

CSN

SCLK

DOUT

Internal

Track/Hold

tCONV

tAP

tDV

tSTR

Hold

tCSO

tDO

tCH

tCL

tCS

tTR

Track/Acquire

B0 S1 S0

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Figure 28. Un ipolar Transfer Function

8.6 Reducing Supply Current

Power consumption can be reduced significantly by powering down the devices between conversions. Figure 30 shows a plot of an average

supply current versus sampling rate.

Wake-up time (tWAKE) can also factor into reduced power consumption. tWAKE is defined as the time from when pin SHDNN is deasserted to

the time when a conversion may be initiated (see Figure 29).

Figure 29. Shutdown Sequence Timing Diagram

For the AS1526 using the internal reference, tWAKE depends on the time in shutdown mode (see Figure 31) since the external 4.7µF reference

bypass capacitor slowly loses charge during shutdown. The wakeup time for AS1526 and AS1527 using an internal reference are largely

dependent on the external reference’s power-up time. The wakeup time for the ADC itself from shutdown mode is approximately 4µs.

11...111

11...1110

11....101

00...011

00...010

00...001

00...000

Output Code

0123Input Voltage AIN FS - 3/2LSB

Full Scale (FS)

Transition

Full Scale = VREF

Zero Scale = 0

1LSB = VREF/1024

Complete Conversion Sequence

Conversion 0 Conversion 1

Power-Up Shutdown

tWAKE

Power-Up

CSN

SHDNN

DOUT

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Figure 30. Supply Current vs. Sampling Rate Figure 31. Powerup Time vs. Time in Shutdown

8.7 Internal 2.5V Reference (AS1526)

The AS1526 internal 2.5V reference output is connected to pin REF and also drives the internal DAC (see Figure 24 on page 10). REF output

can be used as a reference voltage source for other components and can source up to 400µA.

The internal reference is enabled by pulling pin SHDNN high. Letting SHDNN float disables the internal reference, which allows the use of an

external reference (see External Reference on page 14).

Pin REF should be bypassed with a 4.7µF capacitor as shown in Figure 23 on page 10. Larger capacitors increase wake-up time when the

devices exit shutdown mode (see Layout Considerations on page 17)

8.8 External Reference

Both devices can operate with an external reference at pin REF. The external reference should be within the +1.0V to VDD voltage range to

achieve specified accuracy. The minimum input impedance is 18kΩ for DC currents.

Note: To use an external reference with the AS1526, disable the internal reference by letting pin SHDNN float.

During conversion, the external reference should be capable of delivering up to 250µA of DC load current and have an output impedance ≤

10Ω. The recommended minimum value for the bypass capacitor is 0.1µF. If the reference has higher output impedance or is noisy, bypass it

close to pin REF with a 4.7µF capacitor.

0.1

100

1000

10000

0.1 10 1000 100000

Sampling Rate ( sps)

Supply Current (µA) .

100

200

300

400

500

600

700

800

0.001 0.01 0.1 1 10

Time in Shutdown ( s)

Power - Up delay (µ s ) .

Internal Reference

External Reference

3V 3V

Internal Reference

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Datasheet - Application Information

9 Application Information

9.1 Initialization

When power is first applied, and if SHDNN is not pulled low , it takes the fully discharged 4.7µF reference bypass capacitor up to 20ms to provide

adequate charge for specified accuracy.

With an external reference, the initialization time is 10µs after the power supplies have stabilized.

Note: A/D conversions must not be started during initialization of the AS1526/AS1527.

9.2 Serial Interface

The AS1526/AS1527 fully support SPI, QSPI, and Microwire interfaces. For SPI, select the correct clock polarity and sampling edge in the SPI

control registers (set CPOL = 0 and CPHA = 0).

Microwire, SPI, and QSPI all transmit a byte and receive a byte at the same time.

9.2.1 Serial Interface Configuration

The AS1526/AS1527 serial interface can be configured with the following procedure:

1. Put the microprocessor’s serial interface into master mode (so that it generates the serial clock).

2. Select a clock frequency up to 2.1MHz.

3. Keeping SCLK low, pull CSN low via one of the microprocessor’s general-purpose I/O lines.

4. Monitor DOUT for its rising edge to determine the EOC, or wait the maximum conversion time specified before activating SCLK.

5. Activate SCLK for a minimum of 11 clock cycles. The first falling clock edge produces the MSB of the conversion. Output data

transitions on the falling edge of SCLK, and is available in MSB-first format at pin DOUT. Observe the SCLK to DOUT valid timing

characteristic. Data can be clocked into the microprocessor on the rising edge of SCLK.

6. CSN should be pulled high at or after the 13th falling clock edge. If CSN remains low, trailing zeros are clocked out after the LSB.

7. With CSN = high, wait the minimum specified time, tCS, before initiating a new conversion by pulling CSN low . If a conversion is aborted

by pulling CSN high before the conversion’s end, wait for the minimum acquisition time, tACQ, before starting a new conversion.

Note: CSN must be held low until all data bits are clocked out.

8. Data can be output in two bytes or continuously (see Figure 34 on page 16). The bytes contain the result of the conversion padded with

one leading 1, two sub-bits, and trailing 0s.

9.2.2 SPI and Microwire Interfaces

When interfacing the AS1526/AS1527 to a microprocessor’s SPI or Microwire interface (see Figure 32 and Figure 33), set SPI control registers

CPOL = 0 and CPHA = 0.

Figure 32. SPI Serial Interface Connections

AS1526/

AS1527

CPU

SSM

MISO

I/O

SCK

DOUT

CSN

SCLK

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Figure 33. Microwire Serial Interface Conne ctions

A conversion process begins on the falling edge of CSN (see Figure 34). DOUT goes low, indicating a conversion is in progress. Wait until DOUT

goes high or until the maximum specified conversion time elapses before starting another conversion. Two consecutive 1-byte reads are

required to retrieve the full 10+2 bits from the devices.

Output data transitions occurs on the falling edge of SCLK, and is clocked into the microprocessor on the rising edge of SCLK. The first byte

contains a leading 1, and seven bits of conversion result data. The second byte contains the remaining three bits of conversion result data, two

sub-bits, and three trailing zeros.

Figure 34. SPI/Microwire Serial Interface Timing (CPOL = CPHA = 0)

9.2.3 QSPI

When interfacing the AS1526/AS1527 to a microprocessor’s QSPI interface (see Figure 35), set QSPI control register CPOL = CPHA = 0.

Figure 35. QSPI Serial Interface Connections

AS1526/

AS1527

CPU

I/O

DOUT

CSN

SCLK

1st Byte Read 2nd Byte Read

LSB

MSB

EOC

tCONV

CSN

SCLK

DOUT D9 D8 D7 D6 D5 D4 D3 D2 D1 D0 S1 S0 High-Z

when CSN is

High

AS1526/

AS1527

CPU

SSM

MISO

CSM

SCK

DOUT

CSN

SCLK

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Unlike the SPI interface, which requires two 1-byte reads to acquire the 10 data bits from the AS1526/AS1527, QSPI allows the minimum

number of clock cycles necessary to clock in the data. The devices require 11 clock cycles from the microprocessor to clock out the 10 data bits

with no trailing zeros or 13 clock cycles from the microprocessor to clock out the 10 data bits and two sub-bits with no trailing zeros (see Figure

36).

Note: The maximum clock frequency to ensure compatibility with QSPI is 2.097MHz.

Figure 36. QSPI Serial Interface Timing (CPOL = CPHA = 0)

9.3 Layout Considerations

The AS1526/AS1527 require proper layout and design procedures for optimum performance.

Use printed circuit boards; wirewrap 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 AS1526/AS1527.

Use a single-point analog ground at GND, separate from the digital ground (see Figure 37). Connect all other analog 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 this ground should be low impedance and as short as possible for noise-free operation.

High-frequency noise in the VDD power supply may affect the AS1526/AS1527 high-speed comparator. Bypass this supply to the single-

point analog ground with 0.1µF and 4.7µF bypass capacitors (see Figure 37 ). 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.

Figure 37. Recommended Ground Design

SCLK

CSN

DOUT

EOC

tCONV

LSBMSB

D9 D8 D7 D6 D5 D4 D3 D2 D1 D0 S1 S0 High-Z

when CSN is

High

AS1526/

AS1527

Power

Supplies

Digital

Circuitry

0.1µF

4.7µF

10Ω

(Optional)

GND

+3V

VDD

GND

+3V

DGND

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9.4 Package Drawings and Markings

Figure 38. 8-pin SOIC-150 Package

Symbol Min Max

A1 0.10 0.25

B0.360.46

C0.190.25

D4.804.98

E3.813.99

e 1.27BSC

H5.806.20

h0.250.50

L .041 1.27

A1.521.72

0º 8º

ZD 0.53REF

A2 1.37 1.57

Notes:

1. Lead coplanarity should be 0 to 0.10mm (.004”) max.

2. Package surface finishing:

(2.1) Top: matte (charmilles #18-30).

(2.2) All sides: matte (charmilles #18-30).

(2.3) Bottom: smooth or matte (charmilles #18-30).

3. All dimensions exclusive of mold flash, and end flash from the package body

shall not exceed 0.24mm (0.10”) per side (D).

4. Details of pin #1 identifier are optional but must be located within the zone

indicated.

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10 Ordering Information

The devices are available as the standard products shown in Table 5.

Note: All products are RoHS compliant and Pb-free.

Buy our products or get free samples online at www.ams.com/ICdirect

Technical Support is available at www.ams.com/Technical-Support

For further information and requests, email us at sales@ams.com

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Table 5. Ordering Information

Type Description Delivery Form Package

AS1526-BSOU Single-Supply, Low-Power, 73ksps A/D Converter

with Internal +2.5V Reference Tubes 8-pin SOIC-150

AS1526-BSOT Single-Supply, Low-Power, 73ksps A/D Converter

with Internal +2.5V Reference Tape and Reel 8-pin SOIC-150

AS1527-BSOU Single-Supply, Low-Power, 73ksps A/D Converter Tubes 8-pin SOIC-150

AS1527-BSOT Single-Supply, Low-Power, 73ksps A/D Converter Tape and Reel 8-pin SOIC-150

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