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MCP3201 Datasheet(HTML) 17 Page - Microchip Technology |
17 / 36 page ![]() © 2008 Microchip Technology Inc. DS21290E-page 17 MCP3201 4.0 DEVICE OPERATION The MCP3201 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 first rising edge of the serial clock after CS has been pulled low. 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 100 ksps are possible on the MCP3201 device. See Section 6.2 “Maintaining Minimum Clock Speed” for information on minimum clock rates. Communication with the device is done using a 3-wire SPI-compatible interface. 4.1 Analog Inputs The MCP3201 device provides a single pseudo-differ- ential input. The IN+ input can range from IN- to VREF (VREF + IN-). The IN- input is limited to ±100 mV 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. 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, a larger source impedance increases 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. 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 Reference Input The reference input (V REF) determines the analog input voltage range and the LSB size, as shown below. EQUATION 4-1: As the reference input is reduced, the LSB size is reduced accordingly. The theoretical digital output code produced by the A/D Converter is a function of the analog input signal and the reference input as shown below. EQUATION 4-2: When using an external voltage reference device, the system designer should always refer to the manufacturer’s recommendations for circuit layout. Any instability in the operation of the reference device will have a direct effect on the operation of the A/D Converter. LSB Size V REF 4096 ------------- = Digital Output Code 4096*V IN V REF ------------------------ = Where: VIN = Analog Input Voltage = V(IN+) - V(IN-) VREF = Reference Voltage |
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