Datasheet
1997 Microchip Technology Inc. DS30272A-page 41
PIC16C71X
7.2 Selecting the A/D Conversion Clock
The A/D conversion time per bit is defined as TAD. The
A/D conversion requires 9.5T
AD per 8-bit conversion.
The source of the A/D conversion clock is software
selectable. The four possible options for T
AD are:
• 2T
OSC
• 8TOSC
• 32TOSC
• Internal RC oscillator
For correct A/D conversions, the A/D conversion clock
(T
AD) must be selected to ensure a minimum TAD time
of:
2.0 µs for the PIC16C71
1.6 µs for all other PIC16C71X devices
Table 7-1 and Table 7-2 and show the resultant T
AD
times derived from the device operating frequencies
and the A/D clock source selected.
7.3 Configuring Analog Port Pins
The ADCON1 and TRISA registers control the opera-
tion of the A/D port pins. The port pins that are desired
as analog inputs must have their corresponding TRIS
bits set (input). If the TRIS bit is cleared (output), the
digital output level (V
OH or VOL) will be converted.
The A/D operation is independent of the state of the
CHS2:CHS0 bits and the TRIS bits.
Note 1: When reading the port register, all pins
configured as analog input channels will
read as cleared (a low level). Pins config-
ured as digital inputs, will convert an ana-
log input. Analog levels on a digitally
configured input will not affect the conver-
sion accuracy.
Note 2: Analog levels on any pin that is defined as
a digital input (including the AN7:AN0
pins), may cause the input buffer to con-
sume current that is out of the devices
specification.
TABLE 7-1: TAD vs. DEVICE OPERATING FREQUENCIES, PIC16C71
TABLE 7-2: TAD vs. DEVICE OPERATING FREQUENCIES, PIC16C710/711, PIC16C715
AD Clock Source (TAD) Device Frequency
Operation ADCS1:ADCS0 20 MHz 16 MHz 4 MHz 1 MHz 333.33 kHz
2T
OSC 00
100 ns
(2)
125 ns
(2)
500 ns
(2)
2.0 µs 6 µs
8TOSC 01
400 ns
(2)
500 ns
(2)
2.0 µs 8.0 µs
24 µs
(3)
32TOSC 10
1.6 µs
(2)
2.0 µs 8.0 µs
32.0 µs
(3)
96 µs
(3)
RC
(5)
11
2 - 6 µs
(1,4)
2 - 6 µs
(1,4)
2 - 6 µs
(1,4)
2 - 6 µs
(1)
2 - 6 µs
(1)
Legend: Shaded cells are outside of recommended range.
Note 1: The RC source has a typical T
AD time of 4 µs.
2: These values violate the minimum required T
AD time.
3: For faster conversion times, the selection of another clock source is recommended.
4: When device frequency is greater than 1 MHz, the RC A/D conversion clock source is recommended for
sleep operation only.
5: For extended voltage devices (LC), please refer to Electrical Specifications section.
AD Clock Source (T
AD) Device Frequency
Operation ADCS1:ADCS0 20 MHz 5 MHz 1.25 MHz 333.33 kHz
2T
OSC 00
100 ns
(2)
400 ns
(2)
1.6 µs 6 µs
8TOSC 01
400 ns
(2)
1.6 µs 6.4 µs
24 µs
(3)
32TOSC 10 1.6 µs 6.4 µs
25.6 µs
(3)
96 µs
(3)
RC
(5)
11
2 - 6 µs
(1,4)
2 - 6 µs
(1,4)
2 - 6 µs
(1,4)
2 - 6 µs
(1)
Legend: Shaded cells are outside of recommended range.
Note 1: The RC source has a typical T
AD time of 4 µs.
2: These values violate the minimum required T
AD time.
3: For faster conversion times, the selection of another clock source is recommended.
4: When device frequency is greater than 1 MHz, the RC A/D conversion clock source is recommended for
sleep operation only.
5: For extended voltage devices (LC), please refer to Electrical Specifications section.