LTC2393CLX-16 LINER [Linear Technology], LTC2393CLX-16 Datasheet - Page 12

• Manufacturer Part Number: LTC2393CLX-16
• Description: 16-Bit, 1Msps SAR ADC With 94dB SNR
• Manufacturer: LINER [Linear Technology]

ANALOG INPUT
LTC2393-16
APPLICATIONS INFORMATION
INPUT DRIVE CIRCUITS
A low impedance source can directly drive the high imped-
ance inputs of the LTC2393-16 without gain error. A high
impedance source should be buffered to minimize settling
time during acquisition and to optimize the distortion
performance of the ADC.
For best performance, a buffer amplifi er should be used
to drive the analog inputs of the LTC2393-16. The am-
plifi er provides low output impedance to allow for fast
settling of the analog signal during the acquisition phase.
It also provides isolation between the signal source and
the ADC inputs which draw a small current spike during
acquisition.
Input Filtering
The noise and distortion of the buffer amplifi er and other
circuitry must be considered since they add to the ADC
noise and distortion. Noisy input circuitry should be fi ltered
prior to the analog inputs to minimize noise. A simple
1-pole RC fi lter is suffi cient for many applications.
Large fi lter RC time constants slow down the settling at
the analog inputs. It is important that the overall RC time
constants be short enough to allow the analog inputs to
completely settle to 16-bit resolution within the acquisi-
tion time (t
High quality capacitors and resistors should be used in the
RC fi lter since these components can add distortion. NPO
and silver mica type dielectric capacitors have excellent
linearity. Carbon surface mount resistors can generate
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0V TO 4.096V
Figure 4a. Recommended Single-Ended-to-Differential
Conversion Circuit Using the LT6350 ADC Driver
ACQ
TO-DIFFERENTIAL
SINGLE-ENDED-
).
LT6350
DRIVER
249Ω
249Ω
2200pF
IN
IN
+
–
LTC2393-16
239316
F04a
0V TO 4.096V
distortion from self heating and from damage that may
occur during soldering. Metal fi lm surface mount resistors
are much less susceptible to both problems.
Single-to-Differential Conversion
For single-ended input signals, a single-ended-to-differ-
ential conversion circuit must be used to produce a dif-
ferential signal at the ADC inputs. The LT6350 ADC driver is
recommended for performing a single-ended-to-differential
conversion, as shown in Figure 4a. Its low noise and good
DC linearity allows the LTC2393-16 to meet full data sheet
specifi cations. An alternative solution using two op amps
is shown in Figure 4b. Using two LT1806 op amps, the
circuit achieves 94.1dB signal-to-noise ratio (SNR). For a
20kHz input signal, the input of the LTC2393-16 has been
bandwidth limited to about 25kHz.
ADC REFERENCE
A low noise, low temperature drift reference is critical to
achieving the full data sheet performance of the ADC. The
LTC2393-16 provides an excellent internal reference with
a ±20ppm/°C (max) temperature coeffi cient. For better
accuracy, an external reference can be used.
The high speed, low noise internal reference buffer is used
for both internal and external reference applications. It
cannot be bypassed.
Figure 4b. Alternative Single-Ended-to-Differential Conversion
Circuit Using Two LT1806 Op Amps
COMMON
VOLTAGE
ANALOG
MODE
INPUT
+
–
–
+
LT1806
LT1806
301Ω
301Ω
249Ω
249Ω
0.013μF
IN
IN
+
–
LTC2393-16
239316p
239316 F04b