
scale output level. For bipolar mode, this zero-scale point
is the midscale of the bipolar transfer function. Next,
an internally generated voltage (VREF/GAIN) is applied
across AIN+ and AIN-. This condition results in the full-
scale calibration.
Start self-calibration by setting MD1 = 0, MD0 = 1, and
FSYNC = 0 in the setup register. Self-calibration com-
pletes in 6 x 1/output data rate. The MD1 and MD0 bits
both return to 0 at the end of calibration. The device
returns to normal acquisition mode and performs a con-
version, which completes in 3 x 1/output data rate after
the self-calibration sequence.
The DRDY output goes high at the start of calibration and
falls low when the calibration is complete and the next
conversion result is valid in the data register. The total
time for self-calibration and one conversion (time until
DRDY goes low) is 9 x 1/output data rate. If DRDY is low
before or goes low during the calibration command write
to the setup register, DRDY takes up to one additional
modulator cycle (128/fCLKIN) to return high to indicate a
calibration or conversion in progress.
System Calibration
System calibration compensates for offset and gain errors
for the entire analog signal path including the ADC, sig-
nal conditioning, and signal source. System calibration
is a two-step process and requires individual zero-scale
and full-scale calibrations on the selected channel at a
specified PGA gain. Recalibration is recommended with
changes in ambient temperature, supply voltage, buff-
ered/unbuffered mode, bipolar/unipolar mode, PGA gain,
and output data rate.
Set the zero-scale reference point across AIN+ and AIN-.
Start the zero-scale calibration by setting MD1 = 1, MD0 =
0, and FSYNC = 0 in the setup register. When zero-scale
calibration is complete (3 x 1/output data rate), MD1 and
MD0 both return to 0. DRDY goes high at the start of
the zero-scale system calibration and returns low when
there is a valid word in the data register (4 x 1/output data
rate). The time until DRDY goes low is comprised of one
zero-scale calibration sequence (3 x 1/output data rate)
and one conversion on the AIN voltage (1 x 1/output data
rate). If DRDY is low before or goes low during the calibra-
tion command write to the setup register, DRDY takes up
to one additional modulator cycle (128/fCLKIN) to return
high to indicate a calibration or conversion in progress.
After performing a zero-scale calibration, connect the
analog inputs to the full-scale voltage level (VREF/GAIN).
Perform a full-scale calibration by setting MD1 = 1 and
MD0 = 1. After 3 x 1/output data rate, MD1 and MD0
both return to 0 at the completion of full-scale calibra-
tion. DRDY goes high at the beginning of calibration and
returns low after calibration is complete and new data is
in the data register (4 x 1/output data rate). The time until
DRDY goes low is comprised of one full-scale calibration
sequence (3 x 1/output data rate) and one conversion on
the AIN voltage (1 x 1/output data rate). If DRDY is low
before or goes low during the calibration command write
to the setup register, DRDY takes up to one additional
modulator cycle (128/fCLKIN) to return high to indicate a
calibration or conversion in progress.
In bipolar mode, the midpoint (zero scale) and positive
full scale of the transfer function are used to calculate the
calibration coefficients of the gain and offset registers. In
unipolar mode, system calibration is performed using the
two endpoints of the transfer function (Figures 4 and 5).
Power-Down Modes
The MAX1415/MAX1416 include a power-down mode
to save power. Select power-down mode by setting PD
= 1 in the communications register. The PD bit does not
affect the serial interface or the status of the DRDY line.
While in power-down mode, the MAX1415/MAX1416
retain the contents of all of its registers. Placing the part
in power-down mode reduces current consumption to
2μA(typ) wheninexternalCMOSclockmode andwith
CLKIN connected to VDD or GND. If DRDY is high before
the part enters power-down mode, then DRDY remains
high until the part returns to normal operation mode and
new data is available in the data register. If DRDY is low
before the part enters power-down mode, indicating new
data in the data register, the data register can be read
during power-down mode. DRDY goes high at the end
of this read operation. If the new data remains unread,
DRDY stays low until the MAX1415/MAX1416 are taken
out of power-down mode and resume data conversion.
Resume normal operation by setting PD = 0. The device
begins a new conversion with a result appearing in 3 x 1/
output data rate + tP, where tP = 2000 x 1/fCLKIN, after
PD is set to 0. If the clock is stopped during power-down
mode, allow sufficient time for the clock to startup before
resuming conversion.
If the external crystal/resonator is used and CLKDIS =
0, CLKOUT remains active during power-down mode to
provide a clock source for other devices in the system.
If the internal oscillator is used, power-down mode shuts
off the internal oscillator.
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