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DESCRIPTION
LTC2473:
Selectable 240sps/1ksps 16-Bit,
Differential, ADC with I2C Interface
Demonstration circuit 1716A features the LTC2473, a 16-bit
high performance ΔΣ analog-to-digital converter (ADC)
with an I2C interface. The input is differential with a range
of ±VREF. The modulator’s proprietary sampling technique
reduces the average input current to less than 50nA–orders
of magnitude lower than typical delta sigma ADCs.
DC1716A is a member of Linear Technology’s QuikEval™
family of demonstration boards. It is designed to allow easy
evaluation of the LTC2473 and may be connected directly
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QuikEval is a trademark of Linear Technology Corporation. All other trademarks are the property
of their respective owners.
to the target application’s analog signals while using the
DC590 USB serial controller board and supplied software
to measure performance. The exposed ground planes allow
proper grounding to prototype circuitry. After evaluating
with Linear Technology’s software, the digital signals can
be connected to the end application’s processor/controller
for development of the serial interface.
Design files for this circuit board are available at
http://www.linear.com/demo
Figure 1. Proper Measurement Equipment Set-Up
RIBBON CABLE
TO DC590
DC1716A F01
INPUTS
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QUICK START PROCEDURE
Figure 2. Software Screenshot
Connect DC1716A to a DC590 USB serial controller using
the supplied 14 conductor ribbon cable. Connect DC590 to
host PC with a standard USB A/B cable. Run the QuikEval
evaluation software supplied with DC590 or downloaded
from http://www.linear.com/software. The correct program
will be loaded automatically. Click the COLLECT button to
start reading the input voltage. Details on software features
are documented in the control panel’s help menu.
Tools are available for logging data, changing reference
voltage, changing the number of points in the strip chart
and histogram, and changing the number of points aver-
aged for the DVM display.
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HARDWARE SET-UP
CONNECTION TO DC590 SERIAL CONTROLLER
J1 is the power and digital interface connector. Connect
to DC590 serial controller with supplied 14 conductor
ribbon cable.
ANALOG CONNECTIONS
Analog signal connections are made via the row of turret
posts along the edge of the board. Also, when connecting
the board to an existing circuit the exposed ground planes
along the edges of the board may be used to form a solid
connection between grounds.
GND: This turret is connected directly to the internal
ground planes.
VCC: This is the supply and reference voltage for the ADC.
Do not draw any power from this point.
IN+: This is the positive input to the ADC. The maximum
differential voltage between IN+ and IN– is ±1.25V.
IN–: This is the negative input to the ADC
REFOUT: This turret is connected to the LTC2473 REFOUT
pin. This pin may be used to provide a reference voltage
to an external circuit and can source up to 100µA. Do NOT
drive this pin. This pin is normally at 1.25V.
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PARTS LIST
ITEM QTY REFERENCE PART DESCRIPTION MANUFACTURER/PART NUMBER
1 7 C1 to C5, C7, C8 CAP, 0402 0.1µF 20% 16V X7R MURATA, GRM155R71C104KA88D
2 1 C6 CAP, 0603 10µF 20% 6.3V X5R MURATA, GRM188R60J106ME47D
3 5 E1, E2, E3, E4, E5 TURRET MILL MAX, 2308-2-00-80-00-00-07-0
4 1 JP1 HEADER, 3-PIN, 2mm SAMTEC, TMM-103-02-L-S
5 1 J1 HEADER, 2×7 2mm MOLEX, 87831-1420
6 2 R1, R5 RES, 0402 1k 5% 1/16W YAGEO, RC0402JR-071KL
7 3 R2, R3, R4 RES, 0402 4.99k 1% 1/16W YAGEO, RC0402FR-074K99L
8 1 U1 IC, 16-BIT ADC W/ INTEGRATED PRECISION REFERENCE LINEAR TECHNOLOGY, LTC2473CDD#PBF
9 1 U2 IC, IC SERIAL EEPROM 2k MICROCHIP TECH., 24LC025-I/ST
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Information furnished by Linear Technology Corporation is believed to be accurate and reliable.
However, no responsibility is assumed for its use. Linear Technology Corporation makes no representa-
tion that the interconnection of its circuits as described herein will not infringe on existing patent rights.
SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM
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5
4
4
3
3
2
2
1
1
D D
C C
B B
A A
1
0
1
A0
2
3
13
VCC
VCC
VCC
VCC
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REVISION HISTORY
DESCRIPTION DATEAPPROVEDECO REV
LEO C.
FIRST PROTOTYPE
106/02/10
REVISION HISTORY
DESCRIPTION DATEAPPROVEDECO REV
LEO C.
FIRST PROTOTYPE
106/02/10
REVISION HISTORY
DESCRIPTION DATEAPPROVEDECO REV
LEO C.
FIRST PROTOTYPE
106/02/10
COMP
IN+
REF-
REFOUT
VCC
IN-
GND
SCL
SDA
A0
GND
GND
U1
LTC2473CDD
COMP
IN+
REF-
REFOUT
VCC
IN-
GND
SCL
SDA
A0
GND
GND
U1
LTC2473CDD
1
6
2
5
3
4
8
9
10
7
11
12
R1
1K
R1
1K
U2
24LC025-I/ST
U2
24LC025-I/ST
A0
1
A1
2
A2
3
GND
4
SDA 5
SCL
6
WP
7
VCC 8
C8
0.1uF
C8
0.1uF
E5
IN-
E5
IN-
R2
4.99K
1%
R2
4.99K
1%
E3
VCC
E3
VCC
C4
0.1uF
C4
0.1uF
C2
0.1uF
C2
0.1uF
C7
0.1uF
C7
0.1uF
C1
0.1uF
C1
0.1uF
R5
1K
R5
1K
E4
GND
E4
GND
JP1JP1
J1J1
5V
2
SCK/SCL
4
CS
6
GND
8
EEVCC
10
EEGND
12
NC
14
VUNREG
1
GND
3
MISO
5
MOSI/SDA
7
EESDA
9
EESCL
11
GND
13
C6
10uF
C6
10uF
R4
4.99K
1%
R4
4.99K
1%
C5
0.1uF
C5
0.1uF
C3
0.1uF
C3
0.1uF
E1
IN+
E1
IN+
R3
4.99K
1%
R3
4.99K
1%
E2
REFOUT
E2
REFOUT
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