LTC1594L/LTC1598L

4- and 8-Channel,
3V Micropower Sampling
12-Bit Serial I/O A/D Converters
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FEATURES DESCRIPTIO
12-Bit Resolution on 3V Supply The LTC 1594L/LTC1598L are 3V micropower, 12-bit
Low Supply Current: 160A Typ sampling A/D converters that feature 4- and 8-channel
Auto Shutdown to 1nA multiplexers, respectively. They typically draw only 160A
Guaranteed 3/4LSB Max DNL of supply current when converting and automatically
Guaranteed 2.7V Operation power down to a typical supply current of 1nA between
(5V Versions Available: LTC1594/LTC1598) conversions. The LTC1594L is available in a 16-pin SO
Multiplexer: 4-Channel MUX (LTC1594L) package and the LTC1598L is packaged in a 24-pin
8-Channel MUX (LTC1598L) SSOP. Both operate on a 3V supply. The 12-bit, switched-
Separate MUX Output and ADC Input Pins capacitor, successive approximation ADCs include a
MUX and ADC May Be Controlled Separately sample-and-hold.
Sampling Rate: 10.5ksps On-chip serial ports allow efficient data transfer to a wide
I/O Compatible with QSPI, SPI and MICROWIRETM, etc. range of microprocessors and microcontrollers over three
Small Package: 16-Pin Narrow SO (LTC1594L) or four wires. This, coupled with micropower consump-
24-Pin SSOP (LTC1598L)
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APPLICATIO S mitting data through isolation barriers.
The circuit can be used in ratiometric applications or with
Pen Screen Digitizing
an external reference. The high impedance analog inputs
Battery-Operated Systems
and the ability to operate with reduced spans (to 1.5V full
Remote Data Acquisition
scale) allow direct connection to sensors and transducers
Isolated Data Acquisition
in many applications, eliminating the need for gain stages.
Battery Monitoring
, LTC and LT are registered trademarks of Linear Technology Corporation.
Temperature Measurement MICROWIRE is a trademark of National Semiconductor Corporation.

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TYPICAL APPLICATION
12W, 8-Channel, 12-Bit ADC Samples at 200Hz and Runs Off a 3V Supply
OPTIONAL
ADC FILTER
Supply Current vs Sample Rate
1k 3V
1F 1000
TA = 25C
18 17 16 15, 19 VCC = 2.7V
1F VREF = 2.5V
MUXOUT ADCIN VREF VCC fCLK = 200kHz
SUPPLY CURRENT (A)

20 CH0 SERIAL DATA LINK

100
21 CH1 10 MICROWIRE AND
CSADC SPI COMPATABLE
22 CH2 6
ANALOG CSMUX
23 CH3 8-CHANNEL 12-BIT 5, 14
INPUTS + CLK
24 CH4 MUX SAMPLING 7 MPU
0V TO 3V DIN 10
ADC
RANGE 1 CH5 11
2 CH6
DOUT

3 CH7 12
LTC1598L NC
8 COM 13
NC 1
GND 0.1 1 10 100
4, 9 1594L/98L TA01 SAMPLE FREQUENCY (kHz)
1594L/98L TA02

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ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
(Notes 1, 2)
Supply Voltage (VCC) to GND ................................... 12V Power Dissipation .............................................. 500mW
Voltage Operating Temperature Range
Analog Reference .................... 0.3V to (VCC + 0.3V) LTC1594LCS/LTC1598LCG ..................... 0C to 70C
Analog Inputs .......................... 0.3V to (VCC + 0.3V) LTC1594LIS/LTC1598LIG ................. 40C to 85C
Digital Inputs ......................................... 0.3V to 12V Storage Temperature Range ................. 65C to 150C
Digital Output .......................... 0.3V to (VCC + 0.3V) Lead Temperature (Soldering, 10 sec).................. 300C

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PACKAGE/ORDER INFORMATION
ORDER PART TOP VIEW ORDER PART
NUMBER CH5 1 24 CH4
NUMBER
TOP VIEW
CH6 2 23 CH3
CH0 1 16 VCC LTC1594LCS CH7 3 22 CH2
LTC1598LCG
CH1 2 15 MUXOUT LTC1594LIS GND 4 21 CH1
LTC1598LIG
CH2 3 14 DIN CLK 5 20 CH0
CH3 4 13 CSMUX CSMUX 6 19 VCC
ADCIN 5 12 CLK DIN 7 18 MUXOUT
VREF 6 11 VCC COM 8 17 ADCIN
COM 7 10 DOUT GND 9 16 VREF
GND 8 9 CSADC CSADC 10 15 VCC

S PACKAGE DOUT 11 14 CLK

16-LEAD PLASTIC SO NC 12 13 NC
TJMAX = 125C, JA = 120C/ W
G PACKAGE
24-LEAD PLASTIC SSOP
TJMAX = 150C, JA = 110C/ W

Consult factory for Military grade parts.

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RECOM ENDED OPERATING CONDITIONS The denotes the specifications which apply over
the full operating temperature range, otherwise specifications are at TA = 25C. (Note 5)
SYMBOL PARAMETER CONDITIONS MIN TYP MAX UNITS
VCC Supply Voltage (Note 3) 2.7 3.6 V
fCLK Clock Frequency VCC = 2.7V (Note 4) 200 kHz
tCYC Total Cycle Time fCLK = 200kHz 95 s
thDI Hold Time, DIN After CLK VCC = 2.7V 450 ns
tsuCS Setup Time CS Before First CLK (See Operating Sequence) VCC = 2.7V 2 s
tsuDI Setup Time, DIN Stable Before CLK VCC = 2.7V 600 ns
tWHCLK CLK High Time VCC = 2.7V 1.5 s
tWLCLK CLK Low Time VCC = 2.7V 1.5 s
tWHCS CS High Time Between Data Transfer Cycles fCLK = 200kHz 25 s
tWLCS CS Low Time During Data Transfer fCLK = 200kHz 70 s

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CONVERTER AND MULTIPLEXER CHARACTERISTICS The denotes the specifications which
apply over the full operating temperature range, otherwise specifications are at TA = 25C. (Note 5)
LTC1594LCS/LTC1598LCG LTC1594LIS/LTC1598LIG
PARAMETER CONDITIONS MIN TYP MAX MIN TYP MAX UNITS
Resolution (No Missing Codes) 12 12 Bits
Integral Linearity Error (Note 6) 3 3 LSB
Differential Linearity Error 3/4 1 LSB
Offset Error 3 3 LSB
Gain Error 8 8 LSB
REF Input Range (Notes 7, 8) 1.5V to VCC + 0.05V V
Analog Input Range (Notes 7, 8) 0.05V to VCC + 0.05V V
MUX Channel Input Leakage Current Off Channel 200 200 nA
MUXOUT Leakage Current Off Channel 200 200 nA
ADCIN Input Leakage Current (Note 9) 1 1 A

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DYNAMIC ACCURACY TA = 25C, fSMPL = 10.5kHz. (Note 5)
SYMBOL PARAMETER CONDITIONS MIN TYP MAX UNITS
S/(N + D) Signal-to-Noise Plus Distortion Ratio 1kHz Input Signal 68 dB
THD Total Harmonic Distortion (Up to 5th Harmonic) 1kHz Input Signal 78 dB
SFDR Spurious-Free Dynamic Range 1kHz Input Signal 80 dB
Peak Harmonic or Spurious Noise 1kHz Input Signal 80 dB

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DIGITAL AND DC ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS The denotes the specifications which
apply over the full operating temperature range, otherwise specifications are at TA = 25C. (Note 5)
SYMBOL PARAMETER CONDITIONS MIN TYP MAX UNITS
VIH High Level Input Voltage VCC = 3.6V 2.0 V
VIL Low Level Input Voltage VCC = 2.7V 0.8 V
IIH High Level Input Current VIN = VCC 2.5 A
IIL Low Level Input Current VIN = 0V 2.5 A
VOH High Level Output Voltage VCC = 2.7V, IO = 10A 2.4 2.64 V
VCC = 2.7V, IO = 360A 2.1 2.30 V
VOL Low Level Output Voltage VCC = 2.7V, IO = 400A 0.4 V
IOZ Hi-Z Output Leakage CS = High 3 A
ISOURCE Output Source Current VOUT = 0V 10 mA
ISINK Output Sink Current VOUT = VCC 15 mA
RREF Reference Input Resistance CS = VIH 2700 M
CS = VIL 60 k
IREF Reference Current CS = VCC 0.001 2.5 A
tCYC 760s, fCLK 25kHz 50 A
tCYC 60s, fCLK 200kHz 50 70 A
ICC Supply Current CS = VCC, CLK = VCC, DIN = VCC 0.001 3 A
tCYC 760s, fCLK 25kHz 160 A
tCYC 60s, fCLK 200kHz 160 400 A

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AC CHARACTERISTICS The denotes the specifications which apply over the full operating temperature range,
otherwise specifications are at TA = 25C.(Note 5)
SYMBOL PARAMETER CONDITIONS MIN TYP MAX UNITS
tSMPL Analog Input Sample Time See Figure 1 in Applications Information 1.5 CLK Cycles
fSMPL(MAX) Maximum Sampling Frequency See Figure 1 in Applications Information 10.5 kHz
tCONV Conversion Time See Figure 1 in Applications Information 12 CLK Cycles
tdDO Delay Time, CLK to DOUT Data Valid See Test Circuits 600 1500 ns
tdis Delay Time, CS to DOUT Hi-Z See Test Circuits 220 600 ns
ten Delay Time, CLK to DOUT Enabled See Test Circuits 180 500 ns
thDO Time Output Data Remains Valid After CLK CLOAD = 100pF 520 ns
tf DOUT Fall Time See Test Circuits 60 180 ns
tr DOUT Rise Time See Test Circuits 80 180 ns
tON Enable Turn-On Time See Figure 1 in Applications Information 540 1200 ns
tOFF Enable Turn-Off Time See Figure 2 in Applications Information 190 500 ns
tOPEN Break-Before-Make Interval 125 350 ns
CIN Input Capacitance Analog Inputs On-Channel 20 pF
Off-Channel 5 pF
Digital Input 5 pF

Note 1: Absolute Maximum Ratings are those values beyond which the life
of a device may be impaired.
Note 2: All voltage values are with respect to GND.
Note 3: These devices are specified at 3V. Consult factory for 5V
specified devices (LTC1594/LTC1598).
Note 4: Increased leakage currents at elevated temperatures cause the S/H
to droop, therefore it is recommended that fCLK 200kHz at 85C,
fCLK 75kHz at 70C and fCLK 1kHz at 25C.
Note 5: VCC = 2.7V, VREF = 2.5V and CLK = 200kHz unless otherwise
specified. CSADC and CSMUX pins are tied together during the test.
Note 6: Linearity error is specified between the actual end points of the
A/D transfer curve.
Note 7: Two on-chip diodes are tied to each reference and analog input
which will conduct for reference or analog input voltages one diode drop
below GND or one diode drop above VCC. This spec allows 50mV forward
bias of either diode for 2.7V VCC 3.6V. This means that as long as the
reference or analog input does not exceed the supply voltage by more than
50mV, the output code will be correct. To achieve an absolute 0V to 3V
input voltage range, it will therefore require a minimum supply voltage of
2.950V over initial tolerance, temperature variations and loading.
Note 8: Recommended operating condition.
Note 9: Channel leakage current is measured after the channel selection.

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TYPICAL PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS
Supply Current vs Sample Rate Supply Current vs Temperature Reference Current vs Temperature
1000 260 53
TA = 25C TA = 25C VCC = 2.7V
VCC = 2.7V 52 VREF = 2.5V
VCC = 2.7V
VREF = 2.5V VREF = 2.5V 51 fCLK = 200kHz
220
REFERENCE CURRENT (A)

fCLK = 200kHz fCLK = 200kHz fSMPL = 10.5kHz

SUPPLY CURRENT (A)

SUPPLY CURRENT (A)

fSMPL = 10.5kHz 50
100
180 49
48

140 47
10
46

100 45
44
1 60 43
0.1 1 10 100 55 35 15 5 25 45 65 85 105 125 55 35 15 5 25 45 65 85 105 125
SAMPLE FREQUENCY (kHz) TEMPERATURE (C) TEMPERATURE (C)
1594L/98L G01 1594L/98L G02 1594L/98L G03

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TYPICAL PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS
Change in Offset Change in Linearity
vs Reference Voltage Change in Offset vs Temperature vs Reference Voltage
3.0 0.20 0.50
TA = 25C VCC = 2.7V TA = 25C
CHANGE IN OFFSET (LSB = 1/4096 VREF)

VCC = 2.7V 0.45 VCC = 2.7V

0.15 VREF = 2.5V
2.5 fCLK = 200kHz fCLK = 200kHz fCLK = 200kHz
0.40

CHANGE IN LINEARITY (LSB)

fSMPL = 10.5kHz 0.10 fSMPL = fSMPL(MAX) fSMPL = 10.5kHz

CHANGE IN OFFSET (LSB)

0.35
2.0
0.05 0.30
1.5 0 0.25
0.20
0.05
1.0
0.15
0.10
0.10
0.5
0.15 0.05
0 0.20 0
0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 1.0 1.2 1.4 1.6 1.8 2.0 2.2 2.4 2.6 2.8
REFERENCE VOLTAGE (V) TEMPERATURE (C) REFERENCE VOLTAGE (V)
1594L/98L G04 1594L/98L G05 1594L/98L G06

Change in Gain Effective Bits and S/(N + D)

vs Reference Voltage Differential Nonlinearity vs Code vs Input Frequency
10 1 12 74

S/(N + D) (dB)
DIFFERENTIAL NONLINEARITY ERROR (LSB)

TA = 25C TA = 25C
9 11 68
VCC = 2.7V

EFFECTIVE NUMBER OF BITS (ENOBs)

VCC = 2.7V
fCLK = 200kHz VREF = 2.5V 10 62
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fSMPL = 10.5kHz 0.5 fCLK = 200kHz 9 56
CHANGE IN GAIN (LSB)

7
8 50
6 7
5 0 6
4 5

3 4
0.5 3 TA = 25C
2 VCC = 2.7V
2
1 fCLK = 200kHz
1 fSMPL = 10.5kHz
0 1 0
1.0 1.2 1.4 1.6 1.8 2.0 2.2 2.4 2.6 2.8 0 512 1024 1536 2048 2560 3072 3584 4096 1 10 100
REFERENCE VOLTAGE (V) CODE INPUT FREQUENCY (kHz)
1594L/98L G07 1594L/98L G08 1594L/98L G09

Spurious Free Dynamic Range

vs Input Frequency S/(N + D) vs Input Level Frequency Response
100 80 0
TA = 25C
SIGNAL-TO-NOISE PLUS DISTORTION (dB)
SPURIOUS-FREE DYNAMIC RANGE (dB)

90 10
70 VCC = 2.7V
VREF = 2.5V 20
80
60 fIN = 1kHz
70 fSMPL = fSMPL(MAX) 30
ATTENUATION (%)

60 50 40
50 40 50
40 60
30
30 70 (MUX + ADC)
TA = 25C 20 TA = 25C
20 VCC = 2.7V 80 VCC = 2.7V
VREF = 2.5V 10 VREF = 2.5V
10 90
fSMPL = fSMPL(MAX) fSMPL = fSMPL(MAX)
0 0 100
1 10 100 45 40 35 30 25 20 15 10 5 0 1k 10k 100k 1M 10M
INPUT FREQUENCY (kHz) INPUT LEVEL (dB) INPUT FREQUENCY (Hz)
1594L/98L G10 1594L/98L G12
1594L/98/ G11

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TYPICAL PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS
Power Supply Feedthrough
4096 Point FFT Plot Intermodulation Distortion vs Ripple Frequency
0 0 0
TA = 25C TA = 25C TA = 25C
VCC = 2.7V VCC = 2.7V 10 VCC = 2.7V (VRIPPLE = 1mV)
20 VREF = 2.5V 20 VREF = 2.5V VREF = 2.5V
20
fIN = 3.05kHz f1 = 2.05kHz fCLK = 200kHz
fCLK = 120kHz f2 = 3.05kHz 30

FEEDTHROUGH (dB)
MAGNITUDE (dB)

MAGNITUDE (dB)
40 fSMPL = 7.5kHz 40 fSMPL = 7.5kHz
40
60 60 50
60
80 80
70
80
100 100
90
120 120 100
0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 1k 10k 100k 1M 10M
FREQUENCY (kHz) FREQUENCY (kHz) RIPPLE FREQUENCY (Hz)
1594L/98L G13 1594L/98L G14 1594L/98L G15

Maximum Clock Frequency Sample-and-Hold Acquisition Time

vs Source Resistance vs Source Resistance
200 10000
TA = 25C TA = 25C
190 VCC = 2.7V VCC = 2.7V
VREF = 2.5V VREF = 2.5V
S & H ACQUISITION TIME (ns)
CLOCK FREQUENCY (kHz)

180

170

160 1000

150 VIN +INPUT

RSOURCE+
140 VIN +INPUT
INPUT

RSOURCE INPUT
130

120 100
10 100 1000 1 10 100 1000 10000
SOURCE RESISTANCE () SOURCE RESISTANCE ()
1594L/98L G16 1594L/98L G17

Minimum Clock Frequency for Input Channel Leakage Current

0.1LSB Error vs Temperature vs Temperature
120 1000
VCC = 2.7V VCC = 2.7V
VREF = 2.5V VREF = 2.5V
100
100
CLOCK FREQUENCY (kHz)

LEAKAGE CURRENT (nA)

80
10
60
1
40 ON CHANNEL
OFF CHANNEL
0.1
20
2
0 0.01
0 10 20 4030 50 60 70 55 35 15 5 25 45 65 85 105 125
TEMPERATURE (C) TEMPERATURE (C)
1594L/98L G18 1594L/98L G19

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PIN FUNCTIONS
LTC1594L
CH0 (Pin 1): Analog Multiplexer Input.
CH1 (Pin 2): Analog Multiplexer Input.
CH2 (Pin 3): Analog Multiplexer Input.
CH3 (Pin 4): Analog Multiplexer Input.
ADCIN (Pin 5): ADC Input. This input is the positive analog
input to the ADC. Connect this pin to MUXOUT for normal
operation.
VREF (Pin 6): Reference Input. The reference input defines
the span of the ADC.
COM (Pin 7): Negative Analog Input. This input is the
negative analog input to the ADC and must be free of noise
with respect to GND.
GND (Pin 8): Analog Ground. GND should be tied directly
to an analog ground plane.
CSADC (Pin 9): ADC Chip Select Input. A logic high on this
input powers down the ADC and three-states DOUT. A logic
low on this input enables the ADC to sample the selected
channel and start the conversion. For normal operation,
drive this pin in parallel with CSMUX.
LTC1598L
CH5 (Pin 1): Analog Multiplexer Input.
CH6 (Pin 2): Analog Multiplexer Input.
CH7 (Pin 3): Analog Multiplexer Input.
GND (Pin 4): Analog Ground. GND should be tied directly
to an analog ground plane.
CLK (Pin 5): Shift Clock. This clock synchronizes the serial
data transfer to both MUX and ADC. It also determines the
conversion speed of the ADC.
CSMUX (Pin 6): MUX Chip Select Input. A logic high on
this input allows the MUX to receive a channel address. A
logic low enables the selected MUX channel and connects
it to the MUXOUT pin for A/D conversion. For normal
operation, drive this pin in parallel with CSADC.
DIN (Pin 7): Digital Data Input. The multiplexer address is
shifted into this input.
LTC1594L/LTC1598L
DOUT (Pin 10): Digital Data Output. The A/D conversion
result is shifted out of this output.
VCC (Pin 11): Power Supply Voltage. This pin provides
power to the ADC. It must be bypassed directly to the
analog ground plane.
CLK (Pin 12): Shift Clock. This clock synchronizes the
serial data transfer to both MUX and ADC.
CSMUX (Pin 13): MUX Chip Select Input. A logic high on
this input allows the MUX to receive a channel address. A
logic low enables the selected MUX channel and connects
it to the MUXOUT pin for A/D conversion. For normal
operation, drive this pin in parallel with CSADC.
DIN (Pin 14): Digital Data Input. The multiplexer address
is shifted into this input.
MUXOUT (Pin 15): MUX Output. This pin is the output of
the multiplexer. Tie to ADCIN for normal operation.
VCC (Pin 16): Power Supply Voltage. This pin should be
tied to Pin 11.
COM (Pin 8): Negative Analog Input. This input is the
negative analog input to the ADC and must be free of noise
with respect to GND.
GND (Pin 9): Analog Ground. GND should be tied directly
to an analog ground plane.
CSADC (Pin 10): ADC Chip Select Input. A logic high on
this input deselects and powers down the ADC and three-
states DOUT. A logic low on this input enables the ADC to
sample the selected channel and start the conversion. For
normal operation drive this pin in parallel with CSMUX.
DOUT (Pin 11): Digital Data Output. The A/D conversion
result is shifted out of this output.
NC (Pin 12): No Connection.
NC (Pin 13): No Connection.
CLK (Pin 14): Shift Clock. This input should be tied to Pin 5.
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PIN FUNCTIONS
VCC (Pin 15): Power Supply Voltage. This pin provides VCC (Pin 19): Power Supply Voltage. This pin should be
power to the A/D Converter. It must be bypassed directly tied to Pin 15.
to the analog ground plane. CH0 (Pin 20): Analog Multiplexer Input.
VREF (Pin 16): Reference Input. The reference input CH1 (Pin 21): Analog Multiplexer Input.
defines the span of the ADC.
CH2 (Pin 22): Analog Multiplexer Input.
ADCIN (Pin 17): ADC Input. This input is the positive
analog input to the ADC. Connect this pin to MUXOUT for CH3 (Pin 23): Analog Multiplexer Input.
normal operation. CH4 (Pin 24): Analog Multiplexer Input.
MUXOUT (Pin 18): MUX Output. This pin is the output of
the multiplexer. Tie to ADCIN for normal operation.

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BLOCK DIAGRA S
LTC1594L LTC1598L
15 5 6 16 18 17 16 15, 19
LTC1594L MUXOUT ADCIN VREF VCC LTC1598L MUXOUT ADCIN VREF VCC
9 20 CH0
CSADC
1 CH0 13 21 CH1 10
CSMUX CSADC
2 CH1 12-BIT 12 22 CH2
4-CHANNEL CLK 6
3 CH2 + SAMPLING 14
CSMUX
MUX ADC DIN 23 CH3 8-CHANNEL 12-BIT 5, 14
4 CH3 + CLK
10 24 CH4 MUX SAMPLING 7
DOUT
ADC DIN
7 COM 1 CH5 11
GND
2 CH6
DOUT
12
8 1594L BD NC
3 CH7 13
NC
8 COM
GND
4, 9 1598L BD

TEST CIRCUITS
Load Circuit for tdDO, tr and tf Voltage Waveforms for DOUT Rise and Fall Times, tr, tf

1.4V VOH
DOUT
VOL
3k

DOUT TEST POINT tr tf 1594L/98L TC02

100pF

1594L/98L TC01

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TEST CIRCUITS
Voltage Waveforms for DOUT Delay Times, tdDO Voltage Waveforms for ten

LTC1594L/LTC1598L

CLK CSADC
VIL

tdDO

VOH
CLK 1 2
DOUT
VOL

1594L/98L TC03
B11
DOUT VOL

t en 1594L/98L TC06

Load Circuit for tdis and ten Voltage Waveforms for tdis

TEST POINT
CSADC = CSMUX = CS VIH

3k VCC tdis WAVEFORM 2, ten

DOUT DOUT 90%
tdis WAVEFORM 1 WAVEFORM 1
100pF (SEE NOTE 1)
tdis
1594L/98L TC04
DOUT
WAVEFORM 2
10%
(SEE NOTE 2)
NOTE 1: WAVEFORM 1 IS FOR AN OUTPUT WITH INTERNAL CONDITIONS SUCH
THAT THE OUTPUT IS HIGH UNLESS DISABLED BY THE OUTPUT CONTROL.
NOTE 2: WAVEFORM 2 IS FOR AN OUTPUT WITH INTERNAL CONDITIONS SUCH
THAT THE OUTPUT IS LOW UNLESS DISABLED BY THE OUTPUT CONTROL.
1594L/98L TC05

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APPLICATIONS INFORMATION
OVERVIEW
The LTC1594L/LTC1598L are 3V micropower, 12-bit
sampling A/D converters that feature 4- and 8-channel
multiplexers respectively. They typically draw only 160A
of supply current when sampling at 10.5kHz. Supply
current drops linearly as the sample rate is reduced (see
Supply Current vs Sample Rate). The ADCs automatically
power down when not performing conversions, drawing
only leakage current. The LTC1594L is available in a
16-pin narrow SO package and the LTC1598L is pack-
aged in a 24-pin SSOP. Both devices operate on a single
supply from 2.7V to 3.6V.
The LTC1594L/LTC1598L contain a 12-bit, switched-
capacitor ADC, sample-and-hold, serial port and an
external reference input pin. In addition, the LTC1594L
has a 4-channel multiplexer and the LTC1598L provides
an 8-channel multiplexer (see Block Diagram). They can
measure signals floating on a DC common mode voltage
and can operate with reduced spans to 1.5V. Reducing
the spans allow them to achieve 366V resolution.
The LTC1594L/LTC1598L provide separate MUX output
and ADC input pins to form an ideal MUXOUT/ADCIN
loop which economizes signal conditioning. The MUX
and ADC of the devices can also be controlled individually
through separate chip selects to enhance flexibility.
SERIAL INTERFACE
For this discussion, we will assume that CSMUX and
CSADC are tied together and will refer to them as simply
CS, unless otherwise specified.
The LTC1594L/LTC1598L communicate with the micro-
processor and other external circuitry via a synchronous,
half duplex, 4-wire interface (see Operating Sequences in
Figures 1 and 2).

tCYC

CSMUX = CSADC = CS

tsuCS

CLK

EN D1
DIN DONT CARE
D2 D0
NULL
DOUT Hi-Z BIT Hi-Z
B11 B10 B9 B8 B7 B6 B5 B4 B3 B2 B1 B0*
tSMPL
tCONV

CH0 TO
CH7

tON
ADCIN =
MUXOUT

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

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

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APPLICATIONS INFORMATION
tCYC

CSMUX = CSADC = CS
tsuCS

CLK

EN D1
DIN D0NT CARE
D2 D0
NULL
DOUT Hi-Z BIT Hi-Z
DUMMY CONVERSION

tCONV

CH0 TO
CH7
tOFF
ADCIN =
MUXOUT 1594L/98L F02

COM = GND

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

Data Transfer break-before-make interval, tOPEN. After a delay of tON

The CLK synchronizes the data transfer with each bit
being transmitted on the falling CLK edge and captured
on the rising CLK edge in both transmitting and receiving
systems.
The LTC1594L/LTC1598L first receive input data and
then transmit back the A/D conversion results (half
duplex). Because of the half duplex operation, DIN and
DOUT may be tied together allowing transmission over
just 3 wires: CS, CLK and DATA (DIN/DOUT).
(tOFF + tOPEN), the selected channel is switched on,
allowing the ADC in the chip to acquire input signal and
start the conversion (see Figures 1 and 2). After 1 null bit,
the result of the conversion is output on the DOUT line.
The selected channel remains on, until the next falling
edge of CS. At the end of the data exchange, CS should
be brought high. This resets the LTC1594L/LTC1598L
and initiates the next data exchange.
CS

Data transfer is initiated by a rising chip select (CS) DIN1 DIN2

signal. After CS rises, the input data on the DIN pin is DOUT1 DOUT2
latched into a 4-bit register on the rising edge of the clock.
SHIFT MUX SHIFT A/D CONVERSION
More than four input bits can be sent to the DIN pin ADDRESS IN RESULT OUT 1594L/98L AI01

without problems, but only the last four bits clocked in
before CS falls will be stored into the 4-bit register. This
4-bit input data word will select the channel in the
muliplexer (see Input Data Word and Tables 1 and 2). To
ensure correct operation, the CS must be pulled low
before the next rising edge of the clock.
Once the CS is pulled low, all channels are simulta-
neously switched off after a delay of tOFF to ensure a
tSMPL + 1 NULL BIT
Break-Before-Make
The LTC1594L/LTC1598L provide a break-before-make
interval from switching off all the channels simulta-
neously to switching on the next selected channel once
CS is pulled low. In other words, once CS is pulled low,

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after a delay of tOFF, all the channels are switched off to Table 2. Logic Table for the LTC1598L Channel Selection
ensure a break-before-make interval. After this interval, CHANNEL STATUS EN D2 D1 DO
the selected channel is switched on allowing signal All Off 0 X X X
transmission. The selected channel remains on until the CH0 1 0 0 0
next falling edge of CS and the process repeats itself with CH1 1 0 0 1
the EN bit being logic high. If the EN bit is logic low, CH2 1 0 1 0
all the channels are switched off simultaneously after a CH3 1 0 1 1
delay of tOFF from CS being pulled low and all the CH4 1 1 0 0
channels remain off until the next falling edge of CS. CH5 1 1 0 1
CH6 1 1 1 0
Input Data Word CH7 1 1 1 1
When CS is high, the LTC1594L/LTC1598L clock data
into the DIN inputs on the rising edge of the clock and Transfer Curve
store the data into a 4-bit register. The input data words
are defined as follows: The LTC1594L/LTC1598L are permanently configured
for unipolar only. The input span and code assignment
EN D2 D1 D0 for this conversion type is illustrated below.
Transfer Curve
CHANNEL SELECTION
1594L/98L AI02

EN Bit 111111111111
111111111110
The first bit in the 4-bit register is an EN bit. If the EN
bit is a logic high, as illustrated in Figure 1, it enables the

selected channel after a delay of tON when the CS is pulled
low. If the EN bit is logic low, as illustrated in Figure 2, 000000000001 VIN
000000000000
it disables all channels after a delay of tOFF when the CS
0V

1LSB

VREF1LSB

VREF
VREF2LSB
is pulled low. 1LSB =
VREF
4096

Multiplexer (MUX) Address 1594L/98L AI03

The 3 bits of input word following the EN bit select the Output Code
channel in the MUX for the requested conversion. For a
given channel selection, the converter will measure the INPUT VOLTAGE
OUTPUT CODE INPUT VOLTAGE (VREF = 2.500V)
voltage of the selected channel with respect to the voltage
11111111111111 VREF 1LSB 2.49939V
on the COM pin. Tables 1 and 2 show the various bit 11111111111110 VREF 2LSB 2.49878V

combinations for the LTC1594L/LTC1598L channel

selection. 00000000000001 1LSB 0.00061V
00000000000000 0V 0V
1594L/98L AI04
Table 1. Logic Table for the LTC1594L Channel Selection
CHANNEL STATUS EN D2 D1 DO
All Off 0 X X X
CH0 1 0 0 0
CH1 1 0 0 1
CH2 1 0 1 0
CH3 1 0 1 1

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Operation with DIN and DOUT Tied Together
The LTC1594L/LTC1598L can be operated with DIN and
DOUT tied together. This eliminates one of the lines
required to communicate to the microprocessor (MPU).
Data is transmitted in both directions on a single wire.
The processor pin connected to this data line should be
configurable as either an input or an output. The
LTC1594L/LTC1598L will take control of the data line
after CS falling and before the 6th falling CLK while the
processor takes control of the data line when CS is high
LTC1594L/LTC1598L
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(see Figure 3). Therefore the processor port line must be
switched to an input with CS being low to avoid a conflict.
Separate Chip Selects for MUX and ADC
The LTC1594L/LTC1598L provide separate chip selects,
CSMUX and CSADC, to control MUX and ADC separately.
This feature not only provides the flexibility to select a
particular channel once for multiple conversions (see
Figure 4) but also maximizes the sample rate up to
20ksps (see Figure 5).

tsuCS

CS

1 2 3 4 5 6

CLK

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

MPU CONTROLS DATA LINE AND SENDS LTC1594L/LTC1598L CONTROLS DATA LINE AND SENDS
MUX ADDRESS TO LTC1594L/LTC1598L A/D RESULT BACK TO MPU
PROCESSOR MUST RELEASE DATA LTC1594L/LTC1598L TAKES CONTROL OF DATA
LINE AFTER CS FALLING AND LINE AFTER CS FALLING AND BEFORE THE
BEFORE THE 6TH FALLING CLK 6TH FALLING CLK 1594L/98L F03

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

CSMUX

CSADC

tsuCS tsuCS

CLK

EN D1
DIN DONT CARE DONT CARE
D2 D0 D0
NULL NULL
DOUT Hi-Z BIT Hi-Z BIT Hi-Z
B11 B10 B9 B8 B7 B6 B5 B4 B3 B2 B1 B0 B11 B10 B9 B8 B7 B6 B5 B4 B3 B2 B1 B0
tSMPL tSMPL
tCONV tCONV

CH0 TO
CH7
tON
ADCIN =
MUXOUT
1594L/98L F04

COM = GND

Figure 4. Selecting a Channel Once for Multiple Conversions

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CSADC

CSMUX

tsuCS tsuCS

CLK

EN D1 EN D1 EN D1
DIN DONT CARE DONT CARE
D2 D0 D2 D0 D2 D0
NULL NULL
DOUT BIT BIT
B4 B3 B2 B1 B0 B11 B10 B9 B8 B7 B6 B5 B4 B3 B2 B1 B0 B11 B10 B9 B8 B7 B6 B5 B4 B3 B2 B1 B0
tSMPL tSMPL
tCONV tCONV

CH0 TO
CH7
tON tON
ADCIN =
MUXOUT
1594L/98L F05

COM = GND

Figure 5. Use Separate Chip Selects to Maximize Sample Rate

1000
MUXOUT/ADCIN Loop Economizes TA = 25C
Signal Conditioning VCC = 2.7V
VREF = 2.5V
fCLK = 200kHz
SUPPLY CURRENT (A)
The MUXOUT and ADCIN pins of the LTC1594L/LTC1598L 100
form a very flexible external loop that allows Program-
mable Gain Amplifier (PGA) and/or processing analog
input signals prior to conversion. This loop is also a cost
10
effective way to perform the conditioning, because only
one circuit is needed instead of one for each channel.
In the Typical Applications section, there are a few 1
0.1 1 10 100
examples illustrating how to use the MUXOUT/ADCIN loop SAMPLE FREQUENCY (kHz)
to form a PGA and to antialias filter several analog inputs. 1594L/98L G01

Figure 6. Automatic Power Shutdown Between Conversions

ACHIEVING MICROPOWER PERFORMANCE
With typical operating currents of 160A and automatic
shutdown between conversions, the LTC1594L/
LTC1598L achieve extremely low power consumption
over a wide range of sample rates (see Figure 6). The auto
shutdown allows the supply current to drop with reduced
sample rate. Several things must be taken into account to
achieve such a low power consumption.
Shutdown
The LTC1594L/LTC1598L are equipped with automatic
shutdown features. They draw power when the CS pin is
low. The bias circuits and comparator of the ADC powers
down and the reference input becomes high impedance at
the end of each conversion leaving the CLK running to
clock out the LSB first data or zeroes (see Figures 1 and 2).
When the CS pin is high, the ADC powers down completely
Allows Power Consumption to Drop with Sample Rate
leaving the CLK running to clock the input data word into
MUX. If the CS, DIN and CLK are not running rail-to-rail, the
input logic buffers will draw currents. These currents may
be large compared to the typical supply current. To obtain
the lowest supply current, run the CS, DIN and CLK pins
rail-to-rail.
DOUT Loading
Capacitive loading on the digital output can increase
power consumption. A 100pF capacitor on the DOUT pin
can add more than 50A to the supply current at a 200kHz
clock frequency. An extra 50A or so of current goes into
charging and discharging the load capacitor. The same
goes for digital lines driven at a high frequency by any
logic. The (C)(V)(f) currents must be evaluated and the
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BOARD LAYOUT CONSIDERATIONS
Grounding and Bypassing
The LTC1594L/LTC1598L are easy to use if some care is
taken. They should be used with an analog ground plane
and single point grounding techniques. The GND pin
should be tied directly to the ground plane.
The VCC pin should be bypassed to the ground plane with
a 10F tantalum capacitor with leads as short as possible.
If the power supply is clean, the LTC1594L/LTC1598L
can also operate with smaller 1F or less surface mount
or ceramic bypass capacitors. All analog inputs should
be referenced directly to the single point ground. Digital
inputs and outputs should be shielded from and/or
routed away from the reference and analog circuitry.
LTC1594L/LTC1598L
SAMPLE-AND-HOLD
Both the LTC1594L/LTC1598L provide a built-in sample-
and-hold (S&H) function to acquire signals through the
selected channel, assuming the ADCIN and MUXOUT
pins are tied together. The S & H of these parts acquire
input signals through the selected channel relative to
COM input during the tSMPL time (see Figure 7).
Single-Ended Inputs
The sample-and-hold of the LTC1594L/LTC1598L allows
conversion of rapidly varying signals. The input voltage
is sampled during the tSMPL time as shown in Figure 7.
The sampling interval begins after tON time once the CS
is pulled low and continues until the second falling CLK
edge after the CS is low (see Figure 7). On this falling CLK

SAMPLE HOLD

ANALOG INPUT MUST

tON SETTLE DURING
THIS TIME
CSADC = CSMUX = CS tSMPL tCONV

CLK

DIN EN D2 D1 D0 DONT CARE

DOUT B11

1ST BIT TEST COM INPUT MUST

SETTLE DURING THIS TIME

MUXOUT = ADCIN

CH0 TO CH7

COM

1594L/98L F07

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

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edge, the S & H goes into hold mode and the conversion
begins. The voltage on the COM input must remain
constant and be free of noise and ripple throughout the
conversion time. Otherwise, the conversion operation
may not be performed accurately. The conversion time is
12 CLK cycles. Therefore, a change in the COM input
voltage during this interval can cause conversion errors.
For a sinusoidal voltage on the COM input this error
would be:
VERROR(MAX) = VPEAK(2)(f)(COM)12/fCLK
Where f(COM) is the frequency of the COM input
voltage, VPEAK is its peak amplitude and fCLK is the
frequency of the CLK. In most cases, VERROR will not be
significant. For a 60Hz signal on the COM input to
generate a 0.5LSB error (305V) with the converter
running at CLK = 200kHz, its peak value would have to be
5.266mV.
ANALOG INPUTS
Because of the capacitive redistribution A/D conversion
techniques used, the analog inputs of the LTC1594L/
LTC1598L have capacitive switching input current spikes.
These current spikes settle quickly and do not cause a
problem. However, if large source resistances are used
or if slow settling op amps drive the inputs, care must be
taken to insure that the transients caused by the current
spikes settle completely before the conversion begins.
Analog Input Settling
The input capacitor of the LTC1594L/LTC1598L is switched
onto the selected channel input during the tSMPL time (see
Figure 7) and samples the input signal within that time. The
sample phase is at least 1 1/2 CLK cycles before conver-
sion starts. The voltage on the analog input must settle
completely within tSMPL. Minimizing RSOURCE+ and C1 will
improve the input settling time. If a large analog input
source resistance must be used, the sample time can be
increased by using a slower CLK frequency.
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COM Input Settling
At the end of the tSMPL, the input capacitor switches to the
COM input and conversion starts (see Figures 1 and 7).
During the conversion, the analog input voltage is
effectively held by the sample-and-hold and will not
affect the conversion result. However, it is critical that the
COM input voltage settles completely during the first
CLK cycle of the conversion time and be free of noise.
Minimizing RSOURCE and C2 will improve settling time.
If a large COM input source resistance must be used,
the time allowed for settling can be extended by using a
slower CLK frequency.
Input Op Amps
When driving the analog inputs with an op amp it is
important that the op amp settle within the allowed time
(see Figure 7). Again, the analog and COM input
sampling times can be extended as described above to
accommodate slower op amps. Most op amps, including
the LT 1006 and LT1413 single supply op amps, can be
made to settle well even with the minimum settling
windows of 7.5s (analog input) which occur at the
maximum clock rate of 200kHz.
Source Resistance
The analog inputs of the LTC1594L/LTC1598L look like a
20pF capacitor (CIN) in series with a 1k resistor (RON) and
a 90 channel resistance as shown in Figure 8. CIN gets
switched between the selected analog and COM
inputs once during each conversion cycle. Large external
source resistors and capacitances will slow the settling
of the inputs. It is important that the overall RC time
constants be short enough to allow the analog inputs to
completely settle within the allowed time.
MUX
ANALOG R
ON
RSOURCE + INPUT 90 MUXOUT LTC1594L
VIN +
ADCIN RON LTC1598L
C1 1k
COM CIN
RSOURCE INPUT 20pF
VIN
C2 1594L/98L F08
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Input Leakage Current
Input leakage currents can also create errors if the source
resistance gets too large. For instance, the maximum
input leakage specification of 200nA (at 85C) flowing
through a source resistance of 600 will cause a voltage
drop of 120V or 0.2LSB. This error will be much
reduced at lower temperatures because leakage drops
rapidly (see typical curve Input Channel Leakage Current
vs Temperature).
REFERENCE INPUTS
The reference input of the LTC1594L/LTC1598L is effec-
tively a 50k resistor from the time CS goes low to the end
of the conversion. The reference input becomes a high
impedance node at any other time (see Figure 9). Since
the voltage on the reference input defines the voltage
span of the A/D converter, the reference input should be
driven by a reference with low ROUT (ex. LT1004, LT1019
and LT1021) or a voltage source with low ROUT.
REF+
1 LTC1594L
LTC1598L
ROUT
VREF
GND
4
1594L/98L F09
Figure 9. Reference Input Equivalent Circuit
Reduced Reference Operation
The effective resolution of the LTC1594L/LTC1598L can
be increased by reducing the input span of the convert-
ers. The LTC1594L/LTC1598L exhibit good linearity and
gain over a wide range of reference voltages (see typical
curves Change in Linearity vs Reference Voltage and
Change in Gain vs Reference Voltage). However, care
must be taken when operating at low values of VREF
because of the reduced LSB step size and the resulting
higher accuracy requirement placed on the converters.
The following factors must be considered when operat-
ing at low VREF values:
1. Offset
2. Noise
3. Conversion speed (CLK frequency)
LTC1594L/LTC1598L
Offset with Reduced VREF
The offset of the LTC1594L/LTC1598L has a larger effect
on the output code when the ADCs are operated with
reduced reference voltage. The offset (which is typically
a fixed voltage) becomes a larger fraction of an LSB as the
size of the LSB is reduced. The typical curve of Change in
Offset vs Reference Voltage shows how offset in LSBs is
related to reference voltage for a typical value of VOS. For
example, a VOS of 122V which is 0.2LSB with a 2.5V
reference becomes 0.5LSB with a 1V reference and
2.5LSBs with a 0.2V reference. If this offset is unaccept-
able, it can be corrected digitally by the receiving system
or by offsetting the COM input of the LTC1594L/
LTC1598L.
Noise with Reduced VREF
The total input referred noise of the LTC1594L/LTC1598L
can be reduced to approximately 400V peak-to-peak
using a ground plane, good bypassing, good layout
techniques and minimizing noise on the reference inputs.
This noise is insignificant with a 5V reference but will
become a larger fraction of an LSB as the size of the LSB
is reduced.
For operation with a 2.5V reference, the 400V noise is
only 0.66LSB peak-to-peak. In this case, the LTC1594L/
LTC1598L noise will contribute virtually no uncertainty to
the output code. However, for reduced references the
noise may become a significant fraction of an LSB and
cause undesirable jitter in the output code. For example,
with a 1.25V reference this same 400V noise is 1.32LSB
peak-to-peak. This will reduce the range of input voltages
over which a stable output code can be achieved by 1LSB.
If the reference is further reduced to 1V, the 400V noise
becomes equal to 1.65LSBs and a stable code may be
difficult to achieve. In this case, averaging multiple
readings may be necessary.
This noise data was taken in a very clean setup. Any setup
induced noise (noise or ripple on VCC, VREF or VIN) will
add to the internal noise. The lower the reference voltage
to be used the more critical it becomes to have a clean,
noise free setup.
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Conversion Speed with Reduced VREF
With reduced reference voltages, the LSB step size is
reduced and the LTC1594L/LTC1598L internal compara-
tor overdrive is reduced. Therefore, it may be necessary
to reduce the maximum CLK frequency when low values
of VREF are used.
DYNAMIC PERFORMANCE
The LTC1594L/LTC1598L have exceptional sampling
capability. Fast Fourier Transform (FFT) test techniques
are used to characterize the ADCs frequency response,
distortion and noise at the rated throughput. By applying
a low distortion sine wave and analyzing the digital
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Effective Number of Bits
The Effective Number of Bits (ENOBs) is a measurement of
the resolution of an ADC and is directly related to S/(N + D)
by the equation:
ENOB = [S/(N + D) 1.76]/6.02
where S/(N + D) is expressed in dB. At the maximum
sampling rate of 10.5kHz with a 5V supply, the LTC1594L/
LTC1598L maintain above 10.7 ENOBs at 10kHz input
frequency. Above 10kHz the ENOBs gradually decline, as
shown in Figure 11, due to increasing second harmonic
distortion. The noise floor remains low.
12 74

S/(N + D) (dB)
output using an FFT algorithm, the ADCs spectral con- 11 68

EFFECTIVE NUMBER OF BITS (ENOBs)

tent can be examined for frequencies outside the funda- 10 62
9 56
mental. Figure 10 shows a typical LTC1594L/LTC1598L
8 50
plot. 7
6
0
TA = 25C 5
VCC = 2.7V 4
20 VREF = 2.5V
3 TA = 25C
fIN = 3.05kHz
2 VCC = 2.7V
fCLK = 120kHz
fCLK = 200kHz
MAGNITUDE (dB)

40 fSMPL = 7.5kHz 1 fSMPL = 10.5kHz

0
60 1 10 100
INPUT FREQUENCY (kHz)
80 1594L/98L G09

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

100

120
0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0
FREQUENCY (kHz)
1594L/98L G13
Figure 10. LTC1594L/LTC1598L Nonaveraged,
4096 Point FFT Plot
Signal-to-Noise Ratio
The Signal-to-Noise plus Distortion Ratio (S/N + D) is the
ratio between the RMS amplitude of the fundamental
input frequency to the RMS amplitude of all other fre-
quency components at the ADCs output. The output is
band limited to frequencies above DC and below one half
the sampling frequency. Figure 11 shows a typical spec-
tral content with a 10.5kHz sampling rate.
3.5 4.0 Total Harmonic Distortion
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) is the ratio of the RMS
sum of all harmonics of the input signal to the fundamen-
tal itself. The out-of-band harmonics alias into the fre-
quency band between DC and half of the sampling
frequency. THD is defined as:
V22 + V32 + V42 + ... + VN2
THD = 20log
V1
where V1 is the RMS amplitude of the fundamental
frequency and V2 through VN are the amplitudes of the
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specification in the Dynamic Accuracy table includes the
2nd through 5th harmonics. With a 1kHz input signal, the
LTC1594L/LTC1598L have typical THD of 78dB with
VCC = 2.7V.
Intermodulation Distortion
If the ADC input signal consists of more than one
spectral component, the ADC transfer function nonlin-
earity can produce intermodulation distortion (IMD)
in addition to THD. IMD is the change in one sinusoi-
dal input caused by the presence of another sinusoidal
input at a different frequency.
If two pure sine waves of frequencies fa and fb are applied
to the ADC input, nonlinearities in the ADC transfer
function can create distortion products at sum and differ-
ence frequencies of mfa nfb, where m and n = 0, 1, 2, 3,
etc. For example, the 2nd order IMD terms include (fa +
fb) and (fa fb) while 3rd order IMD terms include (2fa +
fb), (2fa fb), (fa + 2fb), and (fa 2fb). If the two input sine
waves are equal in magnitudes, the value (in dB) of the
2nd order IMD products can be expressed by the follow-
ing formula:
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Microprocessor Interfaces
The LTC1594L/LTC1598L can interface directly (without
external hardware) to most popular microprocessors
(MPU) synchronous serial formats including
MICROWIRE, SPI and QSPI. If an MPU without a dedi-
cated serial port is used, then three of the MPUs parallel
port lines can be programmed to form the serial link to the
LTC1594L/LTC1598L. Included here is one serial interface
example.
LTC1594L/LTC1598L
( )
IMD fa fb = 20log
(
amplitude fa fb )
amplitude at fa
Peak Harmonic or Spurious Noise
The peak harmonic or spurious noise is the largest
spectral component excluding the input signal and DC.
This value is expressed in dBs relative to the RMS value
of a full-scale input signal.
Full-Power and Full-Linear Bandwidth
The full-power bandwidth is that input frequency at
which the amplitude of the reconstructed fundamental is
reduced by 3dB for a full-scale input.
The full-linear bandwidth is the input frequency at which
the effective bits rating of the ADC falls to 11 bits. Beyond
this frequency, distortion of the sampled input signal
increases. The LTC1594L/LTC1598L have been designed
to optimize input bandwidth, allowing the ADCs to
undersample input signals with frequencies above the
converters Nyquist Frequency.
Motorola SPI (MC68HC05)
The MC68HC05 has been chosen as an example of an MPU
with a dedicated serial port. This MPU transfers data MSB-
first and in 8-bit increments. The DIN word sent to the data
register starts the SPI process. With three
8-bit transfers the A/D result is read into the MPU. The
second 8-bit transfer clocks B11 through B7 of the A/D
conversion result into the processor. The third 8-bit trans-
fer clocks the remaining bits B6 through B0 into the MPU.
ANDing the second byte with 1FHEX clears the three most
significant bits and ANDing the third byte with FEHEX clears
the least significant bit. Shifting the data to the right by one
bit results in a right justified word.
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MC68HC05 CODE
LDA #$52 Configuration data for serial peripheral BPL LOOP1 Loop if not done with transfer to previous instruction
control register (Interrupts disabled, output BCLR 0,$02 Bit 0 Port C ($02) goes low (CS goes low)
enabled, master, Norm = 0, Ph = 0, Clk/16) LDA $0C Load contents of SPI data register into Accumulator
STA $0A Load configuration data into location $0A (SPCR) STA $0C Start next SPI cycle
LDA #$FF Configuration data for I/O ports LOOP2 TST $0B Test status of SPIF
(all bits are set as outputs) BPL LOOP2 Loop if not done
STA $04 Load configuration data into Port A DDR ($04) LDA $0C Load contents of SPI data register into Accumulator
STA $05 Load configuration data into Port B DDR ($05) STA $0C Start next SPI cycle
STA $06 Load configuration data into Port C DDR ($06) AND #$IF Clear 3 MSBs of first DOUT word
LDA #$08 Put DIN word for LTC1598L into Accumulator STA $00 Load Port A ($00) with MSBs
(CH0 with respect to GND) LOOP3 TST $0B Test status of SPIF
STA $50 Load DIN word into memory location $50 BPL LOOP3 Loop if not done
START BSET 0,$02 Bit 0 Port C ($02) goes high (CS goes high) LDA $0C Load contents of SPI data register into Accumulator
LDA $50 Load DIN word at $50 into Accumulator AND #$FE Clear LSB of second DOUT word
STA $0C Load DIN word into SPI data register ($0C) and STA $01 Load Port B ($01) with LSBs
start clocking data JMP START Go back to start and repeat program
LOOP1 TST $0B Test status of SPIF bit in SPI status register ($0B)

Data Exchange Between LTC1598L and MC68HC05

CSMUX
= CSADC
= CS

CLK

DIN EN D2 D1 DO DONT CARE

DOUT B11 B10 B9 B8 B7 B6 B5 B4 B3 B2 B1 B0 B1 B2

MPU
TRANSMIT 0 0 0 0 EN D2 D1 D0 X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
WORD
BYTE 1 BYTE 2 BYTE 3

MPU
RECEIVED ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? 0 B11 B10 B9 B8 B7 B6 B5 B4 B3 B2 B1 B0 B1
WORD
BYTE 1 BYTE 2 BYTE 3 1594L/98L TA03

Hardware and Software Interface to Motorola MC68HC05

DOUT FROM LTC1598L STORED IN MC68HC05 RAM

MSB
CSMUX C0
#00 0 0 0 B11 B10 B9 B8 B7 BYTE 1
CSADC MC68HC05
ANALOG
LSB INPUTS LTC1598L CLK SCK
DIN MOSI
#01 B6 B5 B4 B3 B2 B1 B0 0 BYTE 2
DOUT MISO

1594L/98L TA04

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MULTICHANNEL A/D USES A SINGLE
ANTIALIASING FILTER
This circuit demonstrates how the LTC1598Ls indepen-
dent analog multiplexer can simplify design of a 12-bit
data acquisition system. All eight channels are MUXed into
a single 1kHz, 4th order Sallen-Key antialiasing filter,
which is designed for single supply operation. Since the
LTC1598Ls data converter accepts inputs from ground to
the positive supply, rail-to-rail op amps were chosen for
the filter to maximize dynamic range. The LT1368 dual rail-
to-rail op amp is designed to operate with 0.1F load
capacitors (C1 and C2). These capacitors provide fre-
quency compensation for the amplifiers and help reduce
the amplifiers output impedance and improve supply
rejection at high frequencies. The filter contributes less
LTC1594L/LTC1598L
than 1LSB of error due to offsets and bias currents. The
filters noise and distortion are less than 72dB for a
100Hz, 2VP-P offset sine input.
The combined MUX and A/D errors result in an integral
nonlinearity error of 3LSB (maximum) and a differential
nonlinearity error of 3/4LSB (maximum). The typical
signal-to-noise plus distortion ratio is 68dB, with approxi-
mately 78dB of total harmonic distortion. The LTC1598L
is programmed through a 4-wire serial interface that is
compatible with MICROWIRE, SPI and QSPI. Maximum
serial clock speed is 200kHz, which corresponds to a
10.5kHz sampling rate.
The complete circuit consumes approximately 600A
from a single 3V supply.

Simple Data Acquisition System Takes Advantage of the LTC1598Ls

MUXOUT/ADCIN Pins to Filter Analog Signals Prior to A/D Conversion

3.3V

R1 R2 C8 R3 R4
7.5k 7.5k 3 0.01F 7.5k 7.5k 5
8
+ +
1 C5 7
C1 C2 1/2 LT1368 C4 0.015F 1/2 LT1368
0.03F 0.015F 2 0.03F 6 C6
C3 4
0.1F
0.1F

3.3V

C7
18 17 16 15, 19
1F
LTC1598L MUXOUT ADCIN VREF VCC

20 CH0
21 CH1 10
CSADC
22 CH2 6
CSMUX
23 CH3 8-CHANNEL 12-BIT 5, 14
CLK SERIAL DATA LINK
24 CH4 MUX + SAMPLING 7 MICROWIRE AND SPI
ADC DIN
1 CH5 11 COMPATIBLE
2 CH6
DOUT

3 CH7 12
NC
8 COM 13
NC
GND
4, 9 1594L/98L TA05

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TYPICAL APPLICATIONS N
Using MUXOUT/ADCIN Loop as PGA the summation of the resistors below the selected MUX
channel. If CH0 is selected, the gain is 1 since RS1 is 0.
This figure shows the LTC1598Ls MUXOUT/ADCIN pins
Table 1 shows the gain for each MUX channel. The LT1368
and an LT1368 being used to create a single channel PGA
dual rail-to-rail op amp is designed to operate with 0.1F
with eight noninverting gains. Combined with the LTC1391,
load capacitors. These capacitors provide frequency com-
the system can expand to eight channels and eight gains
pensation for the amplifiers, help reduce the amplifiers
for each channel. Using the LTC1594L, the PGA is reduced
output impedance and improve supply rejection at high
to four gains. The output of the LT1368 drives the ADCIN
frequencies. Because the LT1368s IB is low, the RON of the
and the resistor ladder. The resistors above the selected
selected channel will not affect the gain given by the
MUX channel form the feedback for the LT1368. The gain
formula above.
for this amplifier is RS1/RS2 + 1. RS1 is the summation of
the resistors above the selected MUX channel and RS2 is

Using the MUXOUT/ADCIN Pins of the LTC1598L to Form a PGA.

The LTC1391 MUX Allows Eight Input Channels to be Digitized

3V

3V
LTC1391 1F
1 16
CH0 V+ 1F
2 15 3(5) 8
CH1 D +
3 14 1(7)
CH2 V 1/2 LT1368 3V
4 13
CH3 DOUT 2(6) 0.1F
5 12 4
CH4 DIN
6 11 17 16 15, 19 1F
CH5 CS ADCIN VREF VCC
7 10
CH6 CLK 64R 20 CH0
8 9
CH7 GND 32R 21 CH1 10
CSADC
16R 22 CH2 6
CSMUX
8R 23 CH3 8-CHANNEL 12-BIT 5, 14
+ CLK
4R 24 CH4 MUX SAMPLING 11
ADC DOUT P/C
2R 1 CH5 7
R 2 CH6
DIN

R 3 CH7
LTC1598L
12
18 MUXOUT NC
8 COM 13
NC
GND
4, 9

1594L/98L TA06
= DAISY CHAIN CONFIGURATION FOR THE LTC1391 AND THE LTC1598L

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PACKAGE DESCRIPTION Dimensions in inches (millimeters) unless otherwise noted.

G Package
24-Lead Plastic SSOP (0.209)
(LTC DWG # 05-08-1640)
8.07 8.33*
(0.318 0.328)
24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13

7.65 7.90
(0.301 0.311)

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
5.20 5.38**
(0.205 0.212) 1.73 1.99
(0.068 0.078)

0 8

0.65
0.13 0.22 0.55 0.95
(0.0256)
(0.005 0.009) (0.022 0.037)
BSC 0.05 0.21
0.25 0.38 (0.002 0.008)
NOTE: DIMENSIONS ARE IN MILLIMETERS (0.010 0.015)
*DIMENSIONS DO NOT INCLUDE MOLD FLASH. MOLD FLASH
SHALL NOT EXCEED 0.152mm (0.006") PER SIDE
**DIMENSIONS DO NOT INCLUDE INTERLEAD FLASH. INTERLEAD
FLASH SHALL NOT EXCEED 0.254mm (0.010") PER SIDE G24 SSOP 1098

S Package
16-Lead Plastic Small Outline (Narrow 0.150)
(LTC DWG # 05-08-1610)
0.386 0.394*
(9.804 10.008)
16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9

0.228 0.244 0.150 0.157**

(5.791 6.197) (3.810 3.988)

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
0.010 0.020
45 0.053 0.069
(0.254 0.508)
(1.346 1.752)
0.004 0.010
0.008 0.010
0 8 TYP (0.101 0.254)
(0.203 0.254)

0.014 0.019 0.050

0.016 0.050
(0.355 0.483) (1.270)
(0.406 1.270) BSC
TYP S16 1098

*DIMENSION DOES NOT INCLUDE MOLD FLASH. MOLD FLASH

SHALL NOT EXCEED 0.006" (0.152mm) PER SIDE
**DIMENSION DOES NOT INCLUDE INTERLEAD FLASH. INTERLEAD
FLASH SHALL NOT EXCEED 0.010" (0.254mm) PER SIDE

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Information furnished by Linear Technology Corporation is believed to be accurate and reliable.
However, no responsibility is assumed for its use. Linear Technology Corporation makes no represen-
tation that the interconnection of its circuits as described herein will not infringe on existing patent rights.
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TYPICAL APPLICATION
Using the LTC1598L and LTC1391 as an 8-Channel Differential 12-Bit ADC System

3V

18 17 16 15, 19 1F
MUXOUT ADCIN VREF VCC
20 CH0
21 CH1 10
3V CSADC
22 CH2 6
CSMUX
23 CH3 8-CHANNEL 12-BIT 5, 14
+ CLK
1F 24 CH4 MUX SAMPLING 7
ADC DIN
1 CH5 11
2 CH6
DOUT
LTC1391
3 CH7 12
1 16 NC
CH0 CH0 V+ LTC1598L 13
2 15 8 COM NC
CH1 D GND
3 14
CH2 V 4, 9
4 13
CH3 DOUT
5 12
CH4 DIN
6 11
CH5 CS
7 10
CH6 CLK
8 9
CH7 CH7 GND

DIN
CLK
CS
DOUT
1594L/98L TA07
= DAISY CHAIN CONFIGURATION FOR THE LTC1391 AND THE LTC1598L

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