Datasheet
8-Channel, I
2
C, 12-Bit SAR ADC
with Temperature Sensor
Data Sheet
AD7291
Rev. B
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FEATURES
12-bit SAR ADC
8 single-ended analog input channels
Analog input range: 0 V to 2.5 V
12-bit temperature-to-digital converter
Temperature sensor accuracy of ±1°C typical
Channel sequencer operation
Specified for V
DD
of 2.8 V to 3.6 V
Logic voltage V
DRIVE
= 1.65 V to 3.6 V
Internal 2.5 V reference
I
2
C-compatible serial interface supports standard and
fast speed modes
Out of range indicator/alert function
Autocycle mode
Power-down current: 12 μA maximum
Temperature range: −40°C to +125°C
20-lead LFCSP package
FUNCTIONAL BLOCK DIAGRAM
TEMP
SENSOR
12-BIT
SUCCESSIVE
APPROXIMATION
ADC
INPUT
MUX
T/H
V
DD
GND
PD/RST
SCL
SDA
AS1
AS0
V
DRIVE
V
IN7
V
IN0
CONTROL LOGIC
I
2
C INTERFACE
SEQUENCER
V
REF
BUFREF
AD7291
08711-001
ALERT
Figure 1.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The AD7291 is a 12-bit, low power, 8-channel, successive
approximation analog-to-digital converter (ADC) with an
internal temperature sensor.
The part operates from a single 3.3 V power supply and features
an I
2
C-compatible interface. The part contains a 9-channel
multiplexer and a track-and-hold amplifier than can handle
frequencies up to 30 MHz. The device has an on-chip 2.5 V
reference that can be disabled to allow the use of an external
reference.
The AD7291 provides a 2-wire serial interface compatible with
I
2
C interfaces. The I
2
C interface supports standard and fast I
2
C
interface modes. The AD7291 normally remains in a partial
power-down state while not converting and powers up for
conversions. The conversion process can be controlled by a
command mode where conversions occur across I
2
C write
operations or an autocycle mode selected through software
control.
The AD7291 includes a high accuracy band gap temperature
sensor, which is monitored and digitized by the 12-bit ADC to
give a resolution of 0.25°C.
The AD7291 offers a programmable sequencer, which enables
the selection of a preprogrammable sequence of channels for
conversion.
On-chip limit registers can be programmed with high and low
limits for the conversion results; an out-of-range indicator
output (ALERT) becomes active when the programmed high
or low limits are violated by the conversion result. This output
can be used as an interrupt.
PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS
1. Ideally suited to monitoring system variables in a variety
of systems including telecommunications, process control,
and industrial control.
2. I
2
C-compatible serial interface, which supports standard
and fast modes.
3. Automatic partial power-down while not converting to
maximize power efficiency.
4. Channel sequencer operation.
5. Integrated temperature sensor with 0.25°C resolution.
6. Out of range indicator that can be software disabled or
enabled.
Table 1. AD7291 and Related Products
Device Resolution Interface Features
AD7291
12-bit I
2
C 8-channel, I
2
C, 12-bit SAR
ADC with temperature sensor
AD7298 12-bit SPI 8-channel, 1 MSPS, 12-bit SAR
ADC with temperature sensor