MCP3550-60E/MS - MICROCHIP

MCP3550/1/3

Features

• 22-bit ADC in Small 8-pin MSOP Package with

Automatic Internal Offset and Gain Calibration

• Low-Output Noise of 2.5 µVRMS with Effective

Resolution of 21.9 bits (MCP3550/1)

• 3 µV Typical Offset Error

• 2 ppm Typical Full Scale Error

• 6 ppm Maximum INL Error

• Total Unadjusted Error Less Than 10 ppm

• No Digital Filter Settling Time, Single-Command

Conversions through 3-wire SPI Interface

• Ultra-Low Conversion Current (MCP3550/1):

- 100 µA typical (VDD = 2.7V)

- 120 µA typical (VDD = 5.0V)

• Differential Input with VSS to VDD Common Mode

Range

• 2.7V to 5.5V Single-Supply Operation

• Extended Temperature Range:

- -40°C to +125°C

Applications

• Weigh Scales

• Direct Temperature Measurement

• 6-digit DVMs

• Instrumentation

• Data Acquisition

• Strain Gauge Measurement

Block Diagram

Description

The Microchip Technology Inc. MCP3550/1/3 devices

are 2.7V to 5.5V low-power, 22-bit Delta-Sigma

Analog-to-Digital Converters (ADCs). The devices offer

output noise as low as 2.5 µVRMS, with a total

unadjusted error of 10 ppm. The family exhibits 6 ppm

Integral Non-Linearity (INL) error, 3 µV offset error and

less than 2 ppm full scale error. The MCP3550/1/3

devices provide high accuracy and low noise

performance for applications where sensor

measurements (such as pressure, temperature and

humidity) are performed. With the internal oscillator

and high oversampling rate, minimal external

components are required for high-accuracy

applications.

This product line has fully differential analog inputs,

making it compatible with a wide variety of sensor,

industrial control or process control applications.

The MCP3550/1/3 devices operate from -40°C to

+125°C and are available in the space-saving 8-pin

MSOP and SOIC packages.

Package Types:

VSS

VIN+

VIN-

SCK

VDD

SDO

SINC 4

Internal

Serial Interface

VREF

POR

Oscillator

3rd-Order

DS ADC

Modulator

w/ Internal

Calibration

VDD

RDY

VIN–

VIN+

MCP3550/1/3

VSS

SDO/RDY

5SCK

VDD

VREF

MSOP, SOIC

Low-Power, Single-Channel 22-Bit Delta-Sigma ADCs

MCP3550/1/3

NOTES:

MCP3550/1/3

1.0 ELECTRICAL

CHARACTERISTICS

1.1 Maximum Ratings*

VDD...................................................................................7.0V

All inputs and outputs w.r.t VSS .... .......... -0.3V to VDD+ 0.3V

Difference Input Voltage ....................................... |VDD - VSS|

Output Short Circuit Current ................................Continuous

Current at Input Pins ....................................................±2 mA

Current at Output and Supply Pins ............................±10 mA

Storage Temperature ....................................-65°C to +150°C

Ambient temp. with power applied ................-55°C to +125°C

ESD protection on all pins (HBM, MM) ............ ≥ 6kV, ≥ 400V

Maximum Junction Temperature (TJ)..........................+150°C

† Notice: Stresses above those listed under "Maximum

Ratings" may cause permanent damage to the device. This is

a stress rating only and functional operation of the device at

those or any other conditions above those indicated in the

operation listings of this specification is not implied. Exposure

to maximum rating conditions for extended periods may affect

device reliability.

DC CHARACTERISTICS

Electrical Specifications: Unless otherwise indicated, all parameters apply at -40°C ≤ TA ≤ +85°C, VDD = 2.7V or 5.0V.

VREF = 2.5V. VIN+ = VIN- = VCM = VREF/2. All ppm units use 2*VREF as full scale range. Unless otherwise noted, specification

applies to entire MCP3550/1/3 family.

Parameters Sym Min Typ Max Units Conditions

Noise Performance (MCP3550/1)

No Missing Codes NMC 22 — — bits At DC (Note 5)

Output Noise eN—2.5— µV

RMS

Effective Resolution ER — 21.9 — bits RMS VREF = 5V

Noise Performance (MCP3553)

No Missing Codes NMC 20 — — bits At DC (Note 5)

Output Noise eN—6—µV

RMS

Effective Resolution ER — 20.6 — bits RMS VREF = 5V

Conversion Times

MCP3550-50 tCONV -2.0% 80 +2.0% ms

MCP3550-60 tCONV -2.0% 66.67 +2.0% ms

MCP3551 tCONV -2.0% 73.1 +2.0% ms

MCP3553 tCONV -2.0% 16.67 +2.0% ms

Accuracy

Integral Non-Linearity INL — ±2 6 ppm TA = +25°C only (Note 2)

Offset Error VOS -12 ±3 +12 µV TA = +25°C

—±4— µVT

A = +85°C

—±6— µVT

A = +125°C

Positive Full Scale Error VFS,P -10 ±2 +10 ppm TA = +25°C only

Negative Full Scale Error VFS,N -10 ±2 +10 ppm TA = +25°C only

Offset Drift — 0.040 — ppm/°C

Positive/Negative Full Scale Error

Drift

— 0.028 — ppm/°C

Note 1: This parameter is established by characterization and not 100% tested.

2: INL is the difference between the endpoints line and the measured code at the center of the quantization band.

3: This current is due to the leakage current and the current due to the offset voltage between VIN+ and VIN-.

4: Input impedance is inversely proportional to clock frequency; typical values are for the MCP3550/1 device. VREF =5V.

5: Characterized by design, but not tested.

6: Rejection performance depends on internal oscillator accuracy; see Section 4.0 “Device Overview” for more informa-

tion on oscillator and digital filter design. MCP3550/1 device rejection specifications characterized from 49 to 61 Hz.

MCP3550/1/3

Rejection Performance(1,6)

Common Mode DC Rejection — -135 — dB VCM range from 0 to VDD

Power Supply DC Rejection — -115 — dB

Common Mode 50/60 Hz Rejection CMRR — -135 — dB VCM varies from 0V to VDD

Power Supply 50/60 Hz Rejection PSRR — -85 — dB MCP3551 only, VDD varies from

4.5V to 5.5V

Power Supply 50/60 Hz Rejection PSRR — -120 — dB MCP3550-50 or MCP3550-60 only

at 50 or 60 Hz respectively, VDD

varies from 4.5V to 5.5V

Normal Mode 50 and 60 Hz

Rejection

NMRR — -85 — dB MCP3551 only,

0 < VCM < VDD,

-VREF < VIN = (VIN + -VIN-) < +VREF

Normal Mode 50 or 60 Hz

Rejection

NMRR — -120 — dB MCP3550-50 or MCP3550-60 only

at 50 or 60 Hz respectively,

0 < VCM < VDD,

-VREF < VIN = (VIN + -VIN-) < +VREF

Analog Inputs

Differential Input Range VIN+ − VIN- -VREF —+V

REF V

Absolute/Common Mode Voltages VSS - 0.3 — VDD + 0.3 V

Analog Input Sampling Capacitor — 10 — pF Note 5

Differential Input Impedance — 2.4 — MΩ

Shutdown Mode Leakage Current — 1 — nA VIN+ = VIN- = VDD; CS = VDD

(Note 3)

Reference Input

Voltage Range 0.1 — VDD V

Reference Input Sampling

Capacitor

—15— pFNote 5

Reference Input Impedance — 2.4 — MΩNote 4

Shutdown Mode Reference

Leakage Current

—1— nAV

IN+ = VIN- = VSS; CS = VDD

Power Requirements

Power Supply Voltage Range VDD 2.7 — 5.5 V

MCP3550-50, MCP3551 Supply

Current

IDD — 120 170 µA VDD = 5V

—100— µAV

DD = 2.7V

MCP3550-60, MCP3553 Supply

Current

IDD — 140 185 µA VDD = 5V

—120— µAV

DD = 2.7V

Supply Current, Sleep Mode IDDSL —10 µA

Supply Current, Shutdown Mode IDDS —— 1 µACS = SCK = VDD

Serial Interface

Voltage Input High (CS, SCK) VIH 0.7 VDD —— V

Voltage Input Low (CS, SCK) VIL ——0.4 V

Voltage Output High (SDO/RDY)V

OH VDD - 0.5 — — V VOH = 1 mA, VDD = 5.0V

DC CHARACTERISTICS (CONTINUED)

Electrical Specifications: Unless otherwise indicated, all parameters apply at -40°C ≤ TA ≤ +85°C, VDD = 2.7V or 5.0V.

VREF = 2.5V. VIN+ = VIN- = VCM = VREF/2. All ppm units use 2*VREF as full scale range. Unless otherwise noted, specification

applies to entire MCP3550/1/3 family.

Parameters Sym Min Typ Max Units Conditions

Note 1: This parameter is established by characterization and not 100% tested.

2: INL is the difference between the endpoints line and the measured code at the center of the quantization band.

3: This current is due to the leakage current and the current due to the offset voltage between VIN+ and VIN-.

4: Input impedance is inversely proportional to clock frequency; typical values are for the MCP3550/1 device. VREF =5V.

5: Characterized by design, but not tested.

6: Rejection performance depends on internal oscillator accuracy; see Section 4.0 “Device Overview” for more informa-

tion on oscillator and digital filter design. MCP3550/1 device rejection specifications characterized from 49 to 61 Hz.

MCP3550/1/3

Voltage Output Low (SDO/RDY)V

OL ——0.4 VV

OH = -1 mA, VDD = 5.0V

Input leakage Current

(CS, SCK)

ILI -1 — 1 µA

Internal Pin Capacitance

(CS, SCK, SDO/RDY)

CINT —5— pFNote 1

DC CHARACTERISTICS (CONTINUED)

Electrical Specifications: Unless otherwise indicated, all parameters apply at -40°C ≤ TA ≤ +85°C, VDD = 2.7V or 5.0V.

VREF = 2.5V. VIN+ = VIN- = VCM = VREF/2. All ppm units use 2*VREF as full scale range. Unless otherwise noted, specification

applies to entire MCP3550/1/3 family.

Parameters Sym Min Typ Max Units Conditions

Note 1: This parameter is established by characterization and not 100% tested.

2: INL is the difference between the endpoints line and the measured code at the center of the quantization band.

3: This current is due to the leakage current and the current due to the offset voltage between VIN+ and VIN-.

4: Input impedance is inversely proportional to clock frequency; typical values are for the MCP3550/1 device. VREF =5V.

5: Characterized by design, but not tested.

6: Rejection performance depends on internal oscillator accuracy; see Section 4.0 “Device Overview” for more informa-

tion on oscillator and digital filter design. MCP3550/1 device rejection specifications characterized from 49 to 61 Hz.

TEMPERATURE CHARACTERISTICS

Electrical Specifications: Unless otherwise indicated

Parameters Sym Min Typ Max Units Conditions

Temperature Ranges

Specified Temperature Range TA-40 — +85 °C

Operating Temperature Range TA-40 — +125 °C

Thermal Package Resistances

Thermal Resistance, 8L-MSOP θJA —211—°C/W

Thermal Resistance, 8L-SOIC θJA — 149.5 — °C/W

SERIAL TIMINGS

Electrical Specifications: Unless otherwise indicated, all parameters apply at -40°C ≤ TA ≤ +85°C,

VDD = 3.3V or 5.0V, SDO load = 50 pF.

Parameters Sym Min Typ Max Units Conditions

CLK Frequency fSCK —— 5MHz

CLK High tHI 90 — — ns

CLK Low tLO 90 — — ns

CLK fall to output data valid tDO 0—90ns

CS low to indicate RDY state tRDY 0—50ns

CS minimum low time tCSL 50 — — ns

RDY flag setup time tSU 20 — — ns

CS rise to output disable tDIS 20 — — ns

CS disable time tCSD 90 — — ns

Power-up to CS LOW tPUCSL —10—µs

CS High to Shutdown Mode tCSHSD —10—µs

MCP3550/1/3

FIGURE 1-1: Serial Timing.

FIGURE 1-2: Power-up Timing.

tRDY

tCSL

tDO

tSU

fSCK

tHI tLO

tDIS

SDO

SCK

tCSD

tCSHSD

/RDY

VDD

tPUCSL

MCP3550/1/3

2.0 TYPICAL PERFORMANCE CURVES

Note: Unless otherwise specified, TA = +25°C, VDD = 5V, VREF = 2.5V, VSS = 0V, VCM = VREF/2, VIN+ = VIN-.

All ppm units use 2*VREF as full scale range. Unless otherwise noted, graphs apply to entire MCP3550/1/3 family.

FIGURE 2-1: INL Error vs. Input Voltage

(VDD = 2.7V).

FIGURE 2-2: INL Error vs. Input Voltage

(VDD = 5.0V).

FIGURE 2-3: INL Error vs. Input Voltage

(VDD = 5.0V, VREF = 5V).

FIGURE 2-4: Maximum INL Error vs.

VREF.

FIGURE 2-5: Maximum INL Error vs.

Temperature.

FIGURE 2-6: Output Noise vs. Input

Voltage (VDD = 2.7V).

Note: The graphs and tables provided following this note are a statistical summary based on a limited number of

samples and are provided for informational purposes only. The performance characteristics listed herein

are not tested or guaranteed. In some graphs or tables, the data presented may be outside the specified

operating range (e.g., outside specified power supply range) and therefore outside the warranted range.

-5

-4

-3

-2

-1

-2.5 -1.5 -0.5 0.5 1.5 2.5

VIN (V)

INL (ppm)

+125 C

+85 C

-40 C

+25 C

-5

-4

-3

-2

-1

-2.5 -1.5 -0.5 0.5 1.5 2.5

VIN (V)

INL (ppm)

+125 C

+85 C

+25 C

- 40 C

-10

-8

-6

-4

-2

-5 -4 -3 -2 -1 0 1 2 3 4 5

VIN (V)

INL (ppm)

+125 C

+85 C

+25 C

-40 C

00.511.522.533.544.55

VREF (V)

INL Error (ppm)

-50-250 255075100125

Temperature (°C)

Max INL (ppm)

-2.5 -1.5 -0.5 0.5 1.5 2.5

VIN (Volts)

Output Noise (µVRMS)

MCP3553

MCP3550/1

MCP3550/1/3

Note: Unless otherwise specified, TA = +25°C, VDD = 5V, VREF = 2.5V, VSS = 0V, VCM = VREF/2, VIN+ = VIN-.

All ppm units use 2*VREF as full scale range. Unless otherwise noted, graphs apply to entire MCP3550/1/3 family.

FIGURE 2-7: Output Noise vs. Input

Voltage (VDD = 5.0V).

FIGURE 2-8: Output Noise vs. VREF.

FIGURE 2-9: Output Noise vs.VDD.

FIGURE 2-10: Output Noise vs.

Temperature.

FIGURE 2-11: Offset Error vs VDD

(VCM =0V).

FIGURE 2-12: Offset Error vs.

Temperature (VREF = 5.0V).

-2.5 -1.5 -0.5 0.5 1.5 2.5

VIN (V)

Output Noise (µVRMS)

MCP3553

MCP3550/1

0.0

1.0

2.0

3.0

4.0

5.0

6.0

7.0

8.0

9.0

10.0

0.0 1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0 5.0

VREF (V)

Output Noise (µVRMS)

MCP3550/1

MCP3553

2.5 3 3.5 4 4.5 5 5.5

VDD (V)

Output Noise (µVRMS)

MCP3550/1

MCP3553

-50-25 0 255075100125

Temperature (°C)

Output Noise (µVRMS)

MCP3550/1

MCP3553

2.5 3 3.5 4 4.5 5 5.5

VDD (V)

Offset (µV)

-50 -25 0 25 50 75 100 125

Temperature (°C)

Offset (µV)

MCP3550/1/3

Note: Unless otherwise specified, TA = +25°C, VDD = 5V, VREF = 2.5V, VSS = 0V, VCM = VREF/2, VIN+ = VIN-.

All ppm units are ratioed against 2*VREF . Unless otherwise noted, graphs apply to entire MCP3550/1/3 family.

FIGURE 2-13: Full Scale Error vs. VDD .

FIGURE 2-14: Full Scale Error vs.

Temperature.

FIGURE 2-15: Full Scale Error vs.

Temperature (VREF = 5.0V).

FIGURE 2-16: MCP3550/1 Output Noise

Histogram.

FIGURE 2-17: MCP3553 Output Noise

Histogram.

FIGURE 2-18: Total Unadjusted Error

(TUE) vs. Input Voltage (VDD = 2.7V).

-5

-4

-3

-2

-1

2.533.544.555.5

VDD (V)

Full Scale Error (ppm)

Positive Full Scale

Negative Full Scale

-10

-8

-6

-4

-2

-50 -25 0 25 50 75 100 125

Temperature (°C)

Full Scale Error (ppm)

Positive Full Scale

Negative Full Scale

-10

-8

-6

-4

-2

-50-250 255075100125

Temperature (°C)

Full Scale Error (ppm)

Positive Full Scale

Negative Full Scale

500

1000

1500

2000

2500

3000

3500

4000

-15 -10 -5 0 5 10 15

Output Code (LSB)

Number of Occurrences

VDD = 5V

VREF = 2.5V

VCM = 1.25V

VIN = 0V

TA = 25C

16384

consecutiv

e readings

200

400

600

800

1000

1200

1400

1600

1800

-15 -10 -5 0 5 10 15

Output Code (LSB)

Number of Occurrences

VDD = 5V

VREF = 2.5V

VCM = 1.25V

VIN = 0V

TA = 25°C

16384

consecutive

readin

-5.0

-4.0

-3.0

-2.0

-1.0

0.0

1.0

2.0

3.0

4.0

5.0

-2.5 -2.0 -1.5 -1.0 -0.5 0.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5

VIN (V)

TUE (ppm)

MCP3550/1/3

Note: Unless otherwise specified, TA = +25°C, VDD = 5V, VREF = 2.5V, VSS = 0V, VCM = VREF/2, VIN+ = VIN-.

All ppm units use 2*VREF as full scale range. Unless otherwise noted, graphs apply to entire MCP3550/1/3 family.

FIGURE 2-19: Total Unadjusted Error

(TUE) vs. Input Voltage.

FIGURE 2-20: Total Unadjusted Error

(TUE) vs. Input Voltage (VREF = 5.0V).

FIGURE 2-21: Maximum TUE vs. VREF.

FIGURE 2-22: Maximum TUE vs.

Temperature.

FIGURE 2-23: Maximum TUE vs. VDD.

FIGURE 2-24: IDDS vs. Temperature.

-5

-4

-3

-2

-1

-2.5 -2 -1.5 -1 -0.5 0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5

VIN (V)

TUE (ppm)

-10

-8

-6

-4

-2

-5 -4 -3 -2 -1 0 1 2 3 4 5

VIN (V)

TUE (ppm)

012345

VREF (V)

Maximum TUE (ppm)

-50-250 255075100125

Temperature (°C)

Maximum TUE (ppm)

0.5

1.5

2.5

3.5

4.5

2.52.733.34 55.5

VDD (V)

TUE (ppm)

-0.1

0.1

0.2

0.3

0.4

0.5

0.6

-50 -25 0 25 50 75 100 125

Temperature (°C)

IDDS (µA)

MCP3550/1

MCP3553

MCP3550/1/3

Note: Unless otherwise specified, TA = +25°C, VDD = 5V, VREF = 2.5V, VSS = 0V, VCM = VREF/2, VIN+ = VIN-.

All ppm units use 2*VREF as full scale range. Unless otherwise noted, graphs apply to entire MCP3550/1/3 family.

FIGURE 2-25: IDD vs. VDD.FIGURE 2-26: IDD vs. Temperature.

100

120

140

160

180

200

2.5 3 3.5 4 4.5 5 5.5

VDD (V)

IDD (µA)

MCP3550-60, MCP3553

MCP3550-50, MCP3550/1

100

120

140

160

-50-250 255075100125

Temperature (°C)

IDD (µA)

MCP3550-60, MCP3553

MCP3550-50, MCP3550/1

MCP3550/1/3

NOTES:

MCP3550/1/3

3.0 PIN DESCRIPTIONS

The descriptions of the pins are listed in Table 3-1.

TABLE 3-1: PIN FUNCTION TABLE

3.1 Voltage Reference (VREF)

The MCP3550/1/3 devices accept single-ended

reference voltages from 0.1V to VDD. Since the

converter output noise is dominated by thermal noise,

which is independent of the reference voltage, the

output noise is not significantly improved by

diminishing the reference voltage at the VREF input pin.

A reduced voltage reference will significantly improve

the INL performance (see Figure 2-4); the INL max

error is proportional to VREF2.

3.2 Analog Inputs (VIN+, VIN-)

The MCP3550/1/3 devices accept a fully differential

analog input voltage to be connected on the VIN+ and

VIN- input pins. The differential voltage that is

converted is defined by VIN = VIN+ – VIN-. The

differential voltage range specified for ensured

accuracy is from -VREF to +VREF. However, the

converter will still output valid and usable codes with

the inputs overranged by up to 12% (see Section 5.0

“Serial Interface”) at room temperature. This

overrange is clearly specified by two overload bits in

the output code.

The absolute voltage range on these input pins extends

from VSS – 0.3V to VDD + 0.3V. Any voltage above or

below this range will create leakage currents through

the Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) diodes. This current

will increase exponentially, degrading the accuracy and

noise performance of the device. The common mode of

the analog inputs should be chosen such that both the

differential analog input range and the absolute voltage

range on each pin are within the specified operating

range defined in Section 1.0 “Electrical

Characteristics”.

3.3 Supply Voltage (VDD, VSS)

VDD is the power supply pin for the analog and digital

circuitry within the MCP3550/1/3. This pin requires an

appropriate bypass capacitor of 0.1 µF. The voltage on

this pin should be maintained in the 2.7V to 5.5V range

for specified operation. VSS is the ground pin and the

current return path for both analog and digital circuitry

of the MCP3550/1/3. If an analog ground plane is

available, it is recommended that this device be tied to

the analog ground plane of the Printed Circuit Board

(PCB).

3.4 Serial Clock (SCK)

SCK synchronizes data communication with the

device. The device operates in both SPI mode 1,1 and

SPI mode 0,0. Data is shifted out of the device on the

falling edge of SCK. Data is latched in on the rising

edge of SCK. During CS high times, the SCK pin can

idle either high or low.

3.5 Data Output (SDO/RDY)

SDO/RDY is the output data pin for the device. Once a

conversion is complete, this pin will go active-low,

acting as a ready flag. Subsequent falling clock edges

will then place the 24-bit data word (two overflow bits

and 22 bits of data, see Section 5.0 “Serial

Interface”) on the SPI bus through the SDO pin. Data

is clocked out on the falling edge of SCK.

MCP3550/1/3 Symbol I/O/P Description

MSOP, SOIC

REF I Reference Voltage Analog Input Pin

IN+ I Non-inverting Analog Input Pin

IN- I Inverting Analog Input Pin

SS P Ground Pin

5 SCK I Serial Clock Digital Input Pin

6 SDO/RDY O Data/Ready Digital Output Pin

7CS

I Chip Select Digital Input Pin

DD P Positive Supply Voltage Pin

Type Identification: I = Input; O = Output; P = Power

MCP3550/1/3

3.6 Chip Select (CS)

CS gates all communication to the device and can be

used to select multiple devices that share the same

SCK and SDO/RDY pins. This pin is also used to

control the internal conversions, which begin on the

falling edge of CS. Raising CS before the first internal

conversion is complete places the device in Single

Conversion mode. Leaving CS low will place the

device in Continuous Conversion mode (i.e., additional

internal conversions will automatically occur). CS may

be tied permanently low for two-wire Continuous

Conversion mode operation. SDO/RDY enters a high-

impedance state with CS high.

MCP3550/1/3

4.0 DEVICE OVERVIEW

The MCP3550/1/3 devices are 22-bit delta-sigma

ADCs that include fully differential analog inputs, a

third-order delta-sigma modulator, a fourth-order

modified SINC decimation filter, an on-chip, low-noise

internal oscillator, a power supply monitoring circuit and

an SPI 3-wire digital interface. These devices can be

easily used to measure low-frequency, low-level

signals such as those found in pressure transducers,

temperature, strain gauge, industrial control or process

control applications. The power supply range for this

product family is 2.7V to 5.5V; the temperature range is

-40°C to +125°C. The functional block diagram for the

MCP3550/1/3 devices is shown in Figure 4-1.

A Power-On Reset (POR) monitoring circuit is included

to ensure proper power supply voltages during the

conversion process. The clock source for the part is

internally generated to ±0.5% over the full-power

supply voltage range and industrial temperature range.

This stable clock source allows for superior conversion

repeatability and minimal drift across conversions.

The MCP3550/1/3 devices employ a delta-sigma

conversion technique to realize up to 22 bits of no

missing code performance with 21.9 Effective Number

of Bits (ENOB). These devices provide single-cycle

conversions with no digital filter settling time. Every

conversion includes an internal offset and gain auto-

calibration to reduce device error. These calibrations

are transparent to the user and are done in real-time

during the conversion. Therefore, these devices do not

require any additional time or conversion to proceed,

allowing easy usage of the devices for multiplexed

applications. The MCP3550/1/3 devices incorporate a

fourth-order digital decimation filter in order to allow

superior averaging performance, as well as excellent

line frequency rejection capabilities. The oversampling

frequency also reduces any external anti-aliasing filter

requirements.

The MCP3550/1/3 devices communicate with a simple

3-wire SPI interface. The interface controls the

conversion start event, with an added feature of an

auto-conversion at system power-up by tying the CS

pin to logic-low. The device can communicate with bus

speeds of up to 5 MHz, with 50 pF capacitive loading.

The interface offers two conversion modes: Single

Conversion mode for multiplexed applications and a

Continuous Conversion mode for multiple conversions

in series. Every conversion is independent of each

other. That is, all internal registers are flushed between

conversions. When the device is not converting, it auto-

matically goes into Shutdown mode and, while in this

mode, consumes less than 1 µA.

FIGURE 4-1: MCP3550/1/3 Functional Block Diagram.

Internal

Oscillator

Third-Order

ΔΣ

Modulator

Digital

Decimation

Filter (SINC4)

SPI 3-wire

Interface

Gain and

Offset

Calibration

Differential

Analog Input Bit Conversion

Code Output

Code

Clock

Charge

Transfer

Reference

Input

Stream

MCP3550/1/3

4.1 MCP3550/1/3 Delta-Sigma

Modulator with Internal Offset and

Gain Calibration

The converter core of the MCP3550/1/3 devices is a

third-order delta-sigma modulator with automatic gain

and offset error calibrations. The modulator uses a 1-bit

DAC structure. The delta-sigma modulator processes

the sampled charges through switched capacitor

structures controlled by a very low drift oscillator for

reduced clock jitter.

During the conversion process, the modulator outputs

a bit stream with the bit frequency equivalent to the

fOSC/4 (see Table 4-1). The high oversampling

implemented in the modulator ensures very high

resolution and high averaging factor to achieve low-

noise specifications. The bit stream output of the

modulator is then processed by the digital decimation

filter in order to provide a 22-bit output code at a data

rate of 12.5 Hz for the MCP3550-50, 15 Hz for the

MCP3550-60, 13.75 Hz for the MCP3551 and 60 Hz

for the MCP3553. Since the oversampling ratio is lower

with the MCP3553 device, a much higher output data

rate is achieved while still achieving 20 bits No Missing

Codes (NMC) and 20.6 ENOB.

A self-calibration of offset and gain occurs at the onset

of every conversion. The conversion data available at

the output of the device is always calibrated for offset

and gain through this process. This offset and gain

auto-calibration is performed internally and has no

impact on the speed of the converter since the offset

and gain errors are calibrated in real-time during the

conversion. The real-time offset and gain calibration

schemes do not affect the conversion process.

4.2 Digital Filter

The MCP3550/1/3 devices include a digital decimation

filter, which is a fourth-order modified SINC filter. This

filter averages the incoming bit stream from the

modulator and outputs a 22-bit conversion word in

binary two's complement. When all bits have been

processed by the filter, the output code is ready for SPI

communication, the RDY flag is set on the SDO/RDY

pin and all the internal registers are reset in order to

process the next conversion.

Like the commonly used SINC filter, the modified SINC

filter in the MCP3550/1/3 family has the main notch

frequency located at fS/(OSR*L), where fS is the bit

stream sample frequency. OSR is the Oversampling

Ratio and L is the order of the filter.

The MCP3550-50 device has the main filter notch

located at 50 Hz. For the MCP3550-60 device, the

notch is located at 60 Hz. The MCP3551 device has its

notch located at 55 Hz, and for the MCP3553 device,

the main notch is located at 240 Hz, with an OSR of

128. (see Table 4-1 for rejection performance).

The digital decimation SINC filter has been modified in

order to offer staggered zeros in its transfer function.

This modification is intended to widen the main notch in

order to be less sensitive to oscillator deviation or line-

frequency drift. The MCP3551 filter has staggered

zeros spread in order to reject both 50 Hz and 60 Hz

line frequencies simultaneously (see Figure 4-2).

TABLE 4-1: DATA RATE, OUTPUT NOISE AND DIGITAL FILTER SPECIFICATIONS BY DEVICE

Device

Output Data

Rate (tCONV)

(Note)

Output

Noise

(µVRMS)

Primary

Notch

(Hz)

Sample

Frequency

(fS)

Internal

Clock

fOSC

50/60 Hz Rejection

MCP3550-50 80.00 ms 2.5 50 25600 Hz 102.4 kHz -120 dB min. at

50 Hz

MCP3550-60 66.67 ms 2.5 60 30720 Hz 122.88 kHz -120 dB min. at

60 Hz

MCP3551 72.73 ms 2.5 55 28160 Hz 112.64 kHz -82 dB min. from

48 Hz to 63 Hz. -

82 dB at 50 Hz and

-88 dB at 60 Hz

MCP3553 16.67 ms 6 240 30720 Hz 122.88 kHz Not Applicable

Note: For the first conversion after exiting Shutdown, tCONV must include an additional 144 fOSC periods before

the conversion is complete and the RDY (Ready) flag appears on SDO/RDY.

MCP3550/1/3

FIGURE 4-2: SINC Filter Response,

MCP3550-50 Device.

FIGURE 4-3: SINC Filter Response,

MCP3550-60 Device.

FIGURE 4-4: SINC Filter Response,

MCP3551 Device, Simultaneous 50/60 Hz

Rejection.

FIGURE 4-5: SINC Filter Response at

Integer Multiples of the Sampling Frequency (fs).

4.3 Internal Oscillator

The MCP3550/1/3 devices include a highly stable and

accurate internal oscillator that provides clock signals

to the delta-sigma ADC with minimum jitter. The

oscillator is a specialized structure with a low

temperature coefficient across the full range of

specified operation. See Table 4-1 for oscillator

frequencies.

The conversion time is an integer multiple of the

internal clock period and, therefore, has the same

accuracy as the internal clock frequency. The internal

oscillator frequency is 102.4 kHz ±1% for the

MCP3550-50, 112.64 kHz ±1% for the MCP3551, and

122.88 kHz ±1% for the MCP3550-60 and MCP3553

devices, across the full power supply voltage and

specified temperature ranges.

The notch of the digital filter is proportional to the

internal oscillator frequency, with the exact notch

frequency equivalent to the oscillator accuracy

(< 1% deviation). This high accuracy, combined with

wide notches, will ensure that the MCP3551 will have

simultaneous 50 Hz and 60 Hz line frequency rejection

and the MCP3550-50 or MCP3550-60 devices will

have greater than 120 dB rejection (at either 50 or

60 Hz) by the digital filtering, even when jitter is

present.

The internal oscillator is held in the reset condition

when the part is in Shutdown mode to ensure very low

power consumption (< 1 µA in Shutdown mode). The

internal oscillator is independent of all serial digital

interface edges (i.e., state machine processing the

digital SPI interface is asynchronous with respect to the

internal clock edges).

-120

-100

-80

-60

-40

-20

0 50 100 150 200

Frequency (Hz)

Attenuation (dB)

-120

-100

-80

-60

-40

-20

0 60 120 180 240

Frequency (Hz)

Attenuation (dB)

-120

-110

-100

-90

-80

-70

-60

-50

-40

-30

-20

-10

0 102030405060708090100110

Frequency (Hz)

Attenuation (dB)

-140

-120

-100

-80

-60

-40

-20

0 28160 56320 84480 112640 140800 168960 197120 225280 253440

Frequency (Hz)

Normal Mode Rejection (dB)

MCP3550/1/3

4.4 Differential Analog Inputs

The MCP3550/1/3 devices accept a fully differential

analog input voltage to be connected to the VIN+ and

VIN- input pins. The differential voltage that is converted

is defined by VIN = VIN+ – VIN-. The differential voltage

range specified for ensured accuracy is from -VREF to

+VREF

The converter will output valid and usable codes from

-112% to 112% of output range (see Section 5.0

“Serial Interface”) at room temperature. The ±12%

overrange is clearly specified by two overload bits in

the output code: OVH and OVL. This feature allows for

system calibration of a positive gain error.

The absolute voltage range on these input pins extends

from VSS - 0.3V to VDD + 0.3V. If the input voltages are

above or below this range, the leakage currents of the

ESD diodes will increase exponentially, degrading the

accuracy and noise performance of the converter. The

common mode of the analog inputs should be chosen

such that both the differential analog input range and

absolute voltage range on each pin are within the

specified operating range defined in Section 1.0

“Electrical Characteristics”.

Both the analog differential inputs and the reference

input have switched-capacitor input structures. The

input capacitors are charged and discharged

alternatively with the input and the reference in order to

process a conversion. The charge and discharge of the

input capacitors create dynamic input currents at the

VIN+ and VIN- input pins inversely proportional to the

sampling capacitor. This current is a function of the

differential input voltages and their respective common

modes. The typical value of the differential input

impedance is 2.4 MΩ, with VCM = 2.5V, VDD = VREF =

5V. The DC leakage current caused by the ESD input

diodes, even though on the order of 1 nA, can cause

additional offset errors proportional to the source

resistance at the VIN+ and VIN- input pins.

From a transient response standpoint and as a first-

order approximation, these input structures form a

simple RC filtering circuit with the source impedance in

series with the RON (switched resistance when closed)

of the input switch and the sampling capacitor. In order

to ensure the accuracy of the sampled charge, proper

settling time of the input circuit has to be considered.

Slow settling of the input circuit will create additional

gain error. As a rule of thumb, in order to obtain 1 ppm

absolute measurement accuracy, the sampling period

must be 14 times greater than the input circuit RC time

constant.

4.5 Voltage Reference Input Pin

The MCP3550/1/3 devices accept a single-ended

external reference voltage, to be connected on the

VREF input pin. Internally, the reference voltage for the

ADC is a differential voltage with the non-inverting input

connected to the VREF pin and the inverting input

connected to the VSS pin. The value of the reference

voltage is VREF - VSS and the common mode of the

reference is always (VREF - VSS)/2.

The MCP3550/1/3 devices accept a single-ended

reference voltage from 0.1V to VDD. The converter

output noise is dominated by thermal noise that is

independent of the reference voltage. Therefore, the

output noise is not significantly improved by lowering

the reference voltage at the VREF input pin. However, a

reduced reference voltage will significantly improve the

INL performance since the INL max error is

proportional to VREF2 (see Figure 2-4).

The charge and discharge of the input capacitor create

dynamic input currents at the VREF input pin inversely

proportional to the sampling capacitor, which is a func-

tion of the input reference voltage. The typical value of

the single-ended input impedance is 2.4 MΩ, with

VDD =V

REF = 5V. The DC leakage current caused by

the ESD input diodes, though on the order of 1 nA

typically, can cause additional gain error proportional to

the source resistance at the VREF pin.

4.6 Power-On Reset (POR)

The MCP3550/1/3 devices contain an internal Power-

On Reset (POR) circuit that monitors power supply

voltage VDD during operation. This circuit ensures

correct device start-up at system power-up and power-

down events. The POR has built-in hysteresis and a

timer to give a high degree of immunity to potential

ripple and noise on the power supplies, as well as to

allow proper settling of the power supply during power-

up. A 0.1 µF decoupling capacitor should be mounted

as close as possible to the VDD pin, providing additional

transient immunity.

The threshold voltage is set at 2.2V, with a tolerance of

approximately ±5%. If the supply voltage falls below

this threshold, the MCP3550/1/3 devices will be held in

a reset condition or in Shutdown mode. When the part

is in Shutdown mode, the power consumption is less

than 1 µA. The typical hysteresis value is around

200 mV in order to prevent reset during brown-out or

other glitches on the power supply.

MCP3550/1/3

Once a power-up event has occurred, the device must

require additional time before a conversion can take

place. During this time, all internal analog circuitry must

settle before the first conversion can occur. An internal

timer counts 32 internal clock periods before the

internal oscillator can provide clock to the conversion

process. This allows all internal analog circuitry to

settle to their proper operating point. This timing is

typically less than 300 µs, which is negligible compared

to one conversion time (e.g. 72.7 ms for the

MCP3551). Figure 4-6 illustrates the conditions for a

power-up and power-down event under typical start-up

conditions.

FIGURE 4-6: Power-On Reset Operation.

4.7 Shutdown Mode

When not internally converting, the two modes of

operation for the MCP3550/1/3 devices are the

Shutdown and Sleep modes. During Shutdown mode,

all internal analog circuitry, including the POR, is turned

off and the device consumes less than 1 µA. When

exiting Shutdown mode, the device must require

additional time before a conversion can take place.

During this time, all internal analog circuitry must settle

before the first conversion can occur. An internal timer

counts 32 internal clock periods before the internal

oscillator can provide clock to the conversion process.

This allows all internal analog circuitry to settle to their

proper operating point. This timing is typically less than

300 µs, which is negligible compared to one conversion

time (72.7 ms for MCP3551).

4.8 Sleep Mode

During Sleep mode, the device is not converting and is

awaiting data retrieval; the internal analog circuitry is

still running and the device typically consumes 10 µA.

In order to restart a conversion while in Sleep mode,

toggling CS to a logic-high (placing the part in Shut-

down mode) and then back to a logic-low will restart the

conversion. Sleep can only be entered in Single

Conversion mode. Once a conversion is complete in

Single Conversion mode, the device automatically

enters Sleep mode.

VDD

2.2V

2.0V

Reset Normal

Operation ResetStart-up

Time

300 µs

MCP3550/1/3

NOTES:

MCP3550/1/3

5.0 SERIAL INTERFACE

5.1 Overview

Serial communication between the microcontroller and

the MCP3550/1/3 devices is achieved using CS, SCK

and SDO/RDY. There are two modes of operation:

Single Conversion and Continuous Conversion. CS

controls the conversion start. There are 24 bits in the

data word: 22 bits of conversion data and two overflow

bits. The conversion process takes place via the

internal oscillator and the status of this conversion

must be detected. The typical method of

communication is shown in Figure 5-1. The status of

the internal conversion is the SDO/RDY pin and is

available with CS low. A High state on SDO/RDY

means the device is busy converting, while a Low

state means the conversion is finished and data is

ready for transfer using SCK. SDO/RDY remains in a

high-impedance state when CS is held high. CS must

be low when clocking out the data using SCK and

SDO/RDY.

Bit 22 is Overflow High (OVH) when VIN > VREF – 1 LSB,

OVH toggles to logic ‘1’, detecting an overflow high in

the analog input voltage.

Bit 23 is Overflow Low (OVL) when VIN < -VREF, OVL

toggles to logic ‘1’, detecting an overflow low in the

analog input voltage. The state OVH = OVL = ‘1’ is not

defined and should be considered as an interrupt for

the SPI interface meaning erroneous communication.

Bit 21 to bit 0 represents the output code in 22-bit

binary two's complement. Bit 21 is the sign bit and is

logic ‘0’ when the differential analog input is positive

and logic ‘1’ when the differential analog input is

negative. From Bit 20 to bit 0, the output code is given

MSb first (MSb is bit 20 and LSB is Bit 0). When the

analog input value is comprised between -VREF and

VREF – 1 LSB, the two overflow bits are set to logic ‘0’.

The relationship between input voltage and output

code is shown in Figure 5-1.

The delta-sigma modulator saturation point for the

differential analog input is located at around ±112% of

VREF (at room temperature), meaning that the

modulator will still give accurate output codes with an

overrange of 12% below or above the reference

voltage. Unlike the usual 22-bit device, the 22-bit out-

put code will not lock at 0x1FFFFF for positive sign

inputs or 0x200000 for negative sign inputs in order to

take advantage of the overrange capabilities of the

device. This can be practical for closed-loop

operations, for instance. In case of an overflow, the

output code becomes a 23-bit two's complement output

code, where the sign bit will be the OVL bit. If an

overflow high or low is detected, OVL (bit 23) becomes

the sign bit (instead of bit 21), the MSb is then bit 21

and the converter can be used as a 23-bit two's

complement code converter, with output code from bits

B21 to B0, and OVL as the sign bit. Figure 5-1

summarizes the output coding data format with or

without overflow high and low.

FIGURE 5-1: Typical Serial Device Communication and Example Digital Output Codes for Specific

Analog Input Voltages.

SCK

DOO21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 876 54321 0

READY H

HI-Z

SDO/RDY

MCP3550/1/3

5.2 Controlling Internal Conversions

and the Internal Oscillator

During Shutdown mode, on the falling edge of CS, the

conversion process begins. During this process, the

internal oscillator clocks the delta-sigma modulator and

the SINC filter until a conversion is complete. This

conversion time is tCONV and the timing is shown in

Figure 5-2. At the end of tCONV, the digital filter has

settled completely and there is no latency involved with

the digital SINC filter of the MCP3550/1/3.

The two modes of conversion for the MCP3550/1/3

devices are Single Conversion and Continuous

Conversion. In Single Conversion mode, a consecutive

conversion will not automatically begin. Instead, after a

single conversion is complete and the SINC filter have

settled, the device puts the data into the output register

and enters shutdown.

In Continuous Conversion mode, a consecutive

conversion will be automatic. In this mode, the device

is continuously converting, independent of the serial

interface. The most recent conversion data will always

be available in the Output register.

When the device exits Shutdown, there is an internal

power-up delay that must be observed.

FIGURE 5-2: Single Conversion Mode.

FIGURE 5-3: Continuous Conversion Mode.

Int. Osc

tCONV Sleep Shutdown

SCK (opt)

SDO/RDY Hi-Z Hi-Z

x24

Int. Osc

tCONV

Shutdown

SCK (opt)

tCONV tCONV

SDO/RDY Hi-Z

x24

MCP3550/1/3

5.3 Single Conversion Mode

If a rising edge of Chip Select (CS) occurs during tCONV,

a subsequent conversion will not take place and the

device will enter low-power Shutdown mode after

tCONV completes. This is referred to as Single

Conversion mode. This operation is demonstrated in

Figure 5-2. Note that a falling edge of CS during the

same conversion that detected a rising edge, as in

Figure 5-2, will not initiate a new conversion. The data

must be read during sleep mode, with CSN low, and will

be lost as soon as the part enters in shutdown mode

(with a rising edge of CSN). After the final data bit has

been clocked out on the 25th clock, the SDO/RDY pin

will go active-high.

5.3.1 READY FUNCTION OF SDO/RDY

PIN, SINGLE CONVERSION MODE

At every falling edge of CS during the internal

conversion, the state of the internal conversion is

latched on the SDO/RDY pin to give ready or busy

information. A High state means the device is currently

performing an internal conversion and data cannot be

clocked out. A Low state means the device has finished

its conversion and the data is ready for retrieval on the

falling edge of SCK. This operation is demonstrated in

Figure 5-4. Note that the device has been put into

Single Conversion mode with the first rising edge of

CS.

FIGURE 5-4: RDY Functionality in Single

Conversion Mode.

5.4 Continuous Conversion Mode

If no rising edge of CS occurs during any given

conversion per Figure 5-3, a subsequent conversion

will take place and the contents of the previous conver-

sion will be overwritten. This operation is demonstrated

in Figure 5-5. Once conversion output data has started

to be clocked out, the output buffer is not refreshed until

all 24 bits have been clocked. A complete read must

occur in order to read the next conversion in this mode.

The subsequent conversion data to be read will then be

the most recent conversion. The conversion time is

fixed and cannot be shortened by the rising edge of CS.

This rising edge will place the part in Shutdown mode

and all conversion data will be lost.

The transfer of data from the SINC filter to the output

buffer is demonstrated in Figure 5-5. If the previous

conversion data is not clocked out of the device, it will

be lost and replaced by the new conversion. When the

device is in Continuous Conversion mode, the most

recent conversion data is always present at the output

FIGURE 5-5: Most Current Continuous

Conversion Mode Data.

If a conversion is in process, it cannot be terminated

with the rising edge of CS. SDO/RDY must first

transition to a Low state, which will indicate the end of

conversion.

Note: The Ready state is latched on each falling

edge of CS and will not dynamically

update if CS is held low. CS must be

toggled high through low.

tCONV

Int. Osc

SDO/RDY Hi-Z

tCONV

tCONV tCONV

Int. Osc

SCK & SDO/RDY

ABC

Conversion B data is clocked

out of the device here.

MCP3550/1/3

5.4.1 READY FUNCTION OF SDO/RDY

PIN IN CONTINUOUS CONVERSION

MODE

The device enters Continuous Conversion mode if no

rising edge of CS is seen during tCONV and

consecutive conversions ensue. SDO/RDY will be

high, indicating that a conversion is in process. When

a conversion is complete, SDO/RDY will change to a

Low state. With the Low state of SDO/RDY after this

first conversion, the conversion data can be accessed

with the combination of SCK and SDO/RDY. If the data

ready event happens during the clocking out of the

data, the data ready bit will be displayed after the

complete 24-bit word communication (i.e., the data

ready event will not interrupt a data transfer).

If 24 bits of data are required from this conversion, they

must be accessed during this communication. You can

terminate data transition by bringing CS high, but the

remaining data will be lost and the converter will go into

Shutdown mode. Once the data has been transmitted

by the converter, the SDO/RDY pin will remain in the

LSB state until the 25th falling edge of SCK. At this

point, SDO/RDY is released from the Data Acquisition

mode and changed to the RDY state.

5.4.2 2-WIRE CONTINUOUS

CONVERSION OPERATION,

(CS TIED PERMANENTLY LOW)

It is possible to use only two wires to communicate with

the MCP3550/1/3 devices. In this state, the device is

always in Continuous Conversion mode, with internal

conversions continuously occurring. This mode can be

entered by having CS low during power-up or changing

it to a low position after power-up. If CS is low at power-

up, the first conversion of the converter is initiated

approximately 300 µs after the power supply has

stabilized.

Note: The RDY state is not latched to CS in this

mode; the RDY flag dynamically updates

on the SDO/RDY pin and remains in this

state until data is clocked out using the

SCK pin.

MCP3550/1/3

5.5 Using The MCP3550/1/3 with

Microcontroller (MCU) SPI Ports

It is required that the microcontroller SPI port be

configured to clock out data on the falling edge of clock

and latch data in on the rising edge. Figure 5-6 depicts

the operation shown in SPI mode 1,1, which requires

that the SCK from the MCU idles in the High state,

while Figure 5-7 shows the similar case of SPI Mode

0,0, where the clock idles in the Low state. The

waveforms in the figures are examples of an MCU

operating the SPI port in 8-bit mode, and the

MCP3550/1/3 devices do not require data in 8-bit

groups.

In SPI mode 1,1, data is read using only 24 clocks or

three byte transfers. The data ready bit must be read

by testing the SDO/RDY line prior to a falling edge of

the clock.

In SPI mode 0,0, data is read using 25 clocks or four

byte transfers. Please note that the data ready bit is

included in the transfer as the first bit in this mode.

FIGURE 5-6: SPI Communication – Mode 1,1.

FIGURE 5-7: SPI Communication – Mode 0,0.

SCK

SDO/RDY

MCU

Data stored into MCU

receive register after

transmission of first byte

Receive

Buffer

Data stored into MCU

receive register after

transmission of second byte

Data stored into MCU

receive register after

transmission of third byte

DOO

21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 876 543 21 0

OL OH 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 76543210

RHL

SCK

SDO/RDY

MCU

Data stored into MCU

receive register after

transmission of first byte

Receive

Buffer

Data stored into MCU

receive register after

transmission of second byte

Data stored into MCU

receive register after

transmission of third byte

Data stored into MCU

receive register after

transmission of fourth byte

DR OO

21 20 19 18 17 16 14 13 12 11 10 9 65432 0

OH OL 21 20 19 18 17 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 765432 1 0

15 7

MCP3550/1/3

NOTES:

MCP3550/1/3

6.0 PACKAGING INFORMATION

6.1 Package Marking Information

Legend: XX...X Customer-specific information

Y Year code (last digit of calendar year)

YY Year code (last 2 digits of calendar year)

WW Week code (week of January 1 is week ‘01’)

NNN Alphanumeric traceability code

Pb-free JEDEC designator for Matte Tin (Sn)

*This package is Pb-free. The Pb-free JEDEC designator ( )

can be found on the outer packaging for this package.

Note: In the event the full Microchip part number cannot be marked on one line, it will

be carried over to the next line, thus limiting the number of available

characters for customer-specific information.

8-Lead SOIC (150 mil)

Example (MCP3551):

XXXXXXXX

XXXXYYWW

NNN

MCP3551E

SN^^ 0951

256

8-Lead MSOP Example:

XXXXXX

YWWNNN

3553E

951256

3550-50E

SN^^ 0951

256

Example (MCP3550):

MCP3550/1/3

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./0 . & %#%! ))%!%% 

*10 $& '! !)%!%%'$$&%!  

 1%& %!%2") '  %2$%%"%

%%033)))&&32

4% 55**

& 5&% 6 67 8

6!&($ 6 9

%  :+./

7;%  < < 

""22  + 9+ +

%"$$   < +

7="% * ./

""2="% * ,./

75%  ,./

1%5% 5  : 9

1%% 5 +*1

1% > < 9>

5"2  9 < ,

5"="% (  < 

NOTE 1

L1 L

  ) /.

MCP3550/1/3

 !"#$%&'()



 ?$%/% %

, &  "*"%!"&"$ %!  "$ %!   %#"+&& "

 & "%*-+

./0 . & %#%! ))%!%% 

*10 $& '! !)%!%%'$$&%!  

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4% 55**

& 5&% 6 67 8

6!&($ 6 9

%  ./

7;%  < < +

""22  + < <

%"$$

  < +

7="% * :./

""2="% * ,./

75%  ./

/&$@%A  + < +

1%5% 5  < 

1%% 5 *1

1% > < 9>

5"2   < +

5"="% ( , < +

"$% +> < +>

"$%.%%& +> < +>

NOTE 1

12 3

  ) /+.

MCP3550/1/3

 !"#$%&'()

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MCP3550/1/3

APPENDIX A: REVISION HISTORY

Revision E (April 2009)

The following is the list of modifications:

1. Numerous changes made throughout docu-

ment. Too numerous to itemize.

2. DC Characteristics Table, Conversion Times:

Changed all minimums from -1.0% to -2.0%.

Changed typical for MCP3551 from 72.73 to

73.1. Changed all maximums from +1.0% to

+2.0%.

3. Packaging Outline drawings updated..

Revision D (January 2007)

The following is the list of modifications:

• This update includes revisions to the packaging

diagrams.

Revision C (December 2005)

The following is the list of modifications:

• Added MCP3550-50, MCP3550-60 references

throughout this document.

Revision B (October 2005)

The following is the list of modifications:

• Changed LSb refefences to LSB.

Revision A (September 2005)

• Original Release of this Document.

MCP3550/1/3

NOTES:

MCP3550/1/3

PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM

To order or obtain information, e.g., on pricing or delivery, refer to the factory or the listed sales office.

Device: MCP3550-50: Single Channel 22-Bit Delta-Sigma ADC

MCP3550T-50: Single Channel 22-Bit Delta-Sigma ADC

(Tape and Reel)

MCP3550-60: Single Channel 22-Bit Delta-Sigma ADC

MCP3550T-60: Single Channel 22-Bit Delta-Sigma ADC

(Tape and Reel)

MCP3551: Single Channel 22-Bit Delta-Sigma ADC

MCP3551T: Single Channel 22-Bit Delta-Sigma ADC

(Tape and Reel)

MCP3553: Single Channel 22-Bit Delta-Sigma ADC

MCP3553T: Single Channel 22-Bit Delta-Sigma ADC

(Tape and Reel)

Temperature Range: E = -40°C to +125°C

Package: MS = Plastic MSOP, 8-lead

SN = Plastic SOIC (150 mil Body), 8-lead

Examples:

a) MCP3550-50E/MS: Extended Temp.,

8LD MSOP.

b) MCP3550T-50E/MS: Tape and Reel,

Extended Temp.,

8LD MSOP.

c) MCP3550-60E/SN: Extended Temp.,

8LD SOIC.

d) MCP3550T-60E/SN: Tape and Reel,

Extended Temp.,

8LD SOIC.

a) MCP3551-E/MS: Extended Temp.,

8LD MSOP.

b) MCP3551T-E/MS: Tape and Reel,

Extended Temp.,

8LD MSOP.

a) MCP3553-E/SN: Extended Temp.,

8LD SOIC.

b) MCP3553T-E/SN: Tape and Reel,

Extended Temp.,

8LD SOIC.

PART NO. –X /XX

PackageTemperature

Range

Device

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