Data Sheet AD7687
Rev. E | Page 17 of 26
DRIVER AMPLIFIER CHOICE
Although the AD7687 is easy to drive, consider the following
when selecting a driver amplifier.
The noise generated by the driver amplifier needs to be kept as low
as possible in order to preserve the SNR and transition noise
performance of the AD7687. The AD7687 has a noise much lower
than most of the other 16-bit ADCs and, therefore, can be driven
by a noisier op amp while preserving the same or better system
performance. The noise coming from the driver is filtered by the
AD7687 analog input circuit 1-pole, low-pass filter made by RIN
and CIN or by an external filter. Because the typical noise of the
AD7687 is 53 µV rms, the SNR degradation due to the amplifier is
( )
+
=
−2
3dB
22
2
π
53
53
20log
N
LOSS Ne
f
SNR
where:
f–3dB is either the input bandwidth in MHz of the AD7687 (2 MHz)
or the cutoff frequency of an external filter, if one is used.
N is the noise gain of the amplifier (for example, +1 in buffer
configuration).
eN is the equivalent input noise voltage of the op amp, in nV/√Hz.
For ac applications, ensure that the THD performance of the driver
is commensurate with the AD7687 and that the driver exceeds
the THD vs. frequency shown in Figure 16.
For multichannel multiplexed applications, the driver amplifier
and the AD7687 analog input circuit must settle a full-scale step
onto the capacitor array at a 16-bit level (0.0015%, 15 ppm). Settling
at 0.1% to 0.01% is more commonly specified in the amplifier
data sheet. This can differ significantly from the settling time at
a 16-bit level and must be verified prior to driver selection.
Table 10. Recommended Driver Amplifiers.
Amplifier Typical Application
AD8021 Very low noise and high frequency
AD8022 Low noise and high frequency
AD8031 High frequency and low power
Small, low power and low frequency
AD8605, AD8615 5 V single-supply, low power
AD8655 5 V single-supply, low noise
ADA4841-2 Very low noise, small, and low power
ADA4941-1 Very low noise, low power single-ended-to-
differential
OP184 Low power, low noise, and low frequency
SINGLE-TO-DIFFERENTIAL DRIVER
For applications using a single-ended analog signal, either bipolar
or unipolar, a single-ended-to-differential driver (like the one
shown in Figure 30) allows for a differential input into the part.
When provided a single-ended input signal, this configuration
produces a differential ±VREF with midscale at VREF/2.
U2
10kΩ
590Ω AD7687
IN+
IN–
REF
U1
ANALOG INPUT
(±10V, ±5V, ..)
590Ω
10µF
100nF
10kΩ
VREF
VREF
590Ω10kΩ
10kΩ
100nF
VREF
02972-030
Figure 30. Single-Ended-to-Differential Driver Circuit
VOLTAGE REFERENCE INPUT
The AD7687 voltage reference input, REF, has a dynamic input
impedance and must therefore be driven by a low impedance
source with sufficient decoupling between the REF and GND
pins (as explained in the Layout section).
For optimum performance, drive the REF pin with a low output
impedance amplifier (such as the AD8031 or the AD8605) as a
reference buffer with a 10 µF (X5R, 0805 size) ceramic chip
decoupling capacitor.
If an unbuffered reference voltage is used, the decoupling value
depends on the reference used. For instance, a 22 µF (X5R,
1206 size) ceramic chip capacitor is appropriate for optimum
performance using a low temperature drift ADR431, ADR433,
ADR434, or ADR435 reference.
If desired, smaller reference decoupling capacitor values down
to 2.2 µF can be used with a minimal impact on performance,
especially DNL.
Regardless, there is no need for an additional lower value ceramic
decoupling capacitor (for example, 100 nF) between the REF
and GND pins.
POWER SUPPLY
The AD7687 is specified for use over a wide operating range of
2.3 V to 5.5 V. Unlike other low voltage converters, it has a low
enough noise to design a 16-bit resolution system with low
voltage supplies while maintaining respectable performance. It
uses two power supply pins: a core supply, VDD, and a digital
input/output interface supply, VIO. VIO allows direct interface
with any logic between 1.8 V and VDD. VIO and VDD can be
powered by the same source, reducing the number of supplies
required in the overall design. The AD7687 is independent of
power supply sequencing between VIO and VDD.