MCP3201-BI/P Microchip Technology Inc., MCP3201-BI/P Datasheet - Page 12

• Manufacturer Part Number: MCP3201-BI/P
• Description: A/D Converter, 12-Bit, 2.7V, SPI, Single Channel, PDIP-8
• Manufacturer: Microchip Technology Inc.

Specifications of MCP3201-BI/P

• Lead Free Status / Rohs Status: RoHS Compliant part Electrostatic Device

MCP3201
3.0
3.1
Positive analog input. This input can vary from IN- to
V
3.2
Negative analog input. This input can vary ±100 mV
from V
3.3
The CS/SHDN pin is used to initiate communication
with the device when pulled low and will end a conver-
sion and put the device in low power standby when
pulled high. The CS/SHDN pin must be pulled high
between conversions.
3.4
The SPI clock pin is used to initiate a conversion and to
clock out each bit of the conversion as it takes place.
See Section 6.2 for constraints on clock speed.
3.5
The SPI serial data output pin is used to shift out the
results of the A/D conversion. Data will always change
on the falling edge of each clock as the conversion
takes place.
4.0
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 inter-
nal sample and hold capacitor to produce a serial 12-bit
digital output code. Conversion rates of 100 ksps are
possible on the MCP3201. See Section 6.2 for informa-
tion on minimum clock rates. Communication with the
device is done using a 3-wire SPI-compatible interface.
4.1
The MCP3201 provides a single pseudo-differential
input. The IN+ input can range from IN- to V
(V
V
nal 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 (C
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.
DS21290D-page 12
REF
SS
REF
rail. The IN- input can be used to cancel small sig-
+ IN-.
+IN-). The IN- input is limited to ±100 mV from the
SS
.
PIN DESCRIPTIONS
IN+
IN-
Chip Select/Shutdown (CS/SHDN)
Serial Clock (CLK)
Serial Data Output (D
DEVICE OPERATION
Analog Inputs
SAMPLE
) must be given enough time
OUT
)
REF
In this diagram, it is shown that the source impedance
(R
ance, directly affecting the time that is required to
charge the capacitor (C
source impedance increases the offset, gain, and inte-
gral linearity errors of the conversion.
Ideally, the impedance of the signal source should be
near zero. This is achievable with an operational ampli-
fier such as the MCP601, which has a closed loop out-
put 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 {[V
put code will be FFFh. If the voltage level at IN- is more
than 1 LSB below V
input will have to go below V
code.
Vss, then the FFFh code will not be seen unless the
IN+ input level goes above V
4.2
The reference input (V
voltage range and the LSB size, as shown below.
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 ana-
log input signal and the reference input as shown
below.
where:
When using an external voltage reference device, the
system designer should always refer to the manufac-
turer’s recommendations for circuit layout. Any instabil-
ity in the operation of the reference device will have a
direct effect on the operation of the A/D Converter.
S
) adds to the internal sampling switch (R
V
V
IN
REF
= analog input voltage = V(IN+) - V(IN-)
Conversely, if IN- is more than 1 LSB above
= reference voltage
Reference Input
Digital Output Code
LSB Size
SS
REF
, then the voltage level at the IN+
REF
SAMPLE
© 2007 Microchip Technology Inc.
+ (IN-)] - 1 LSB}, then the out-
) determines the analog input
=
REF
SS
). Consequently, a larger
V
------------ -
4096
=
to see the 000h output
REF
level.
4096*V
----------------------- -
V
REF
IN
SS
) imped-