Interface Mode 0

Figure 5 shows the timing diagram for Mode 0 opera-

tion. This is used with microprocessors that have WAIT

state capability, whereby a READ instruction is extend-

ed to accommodate slow-memory devices. Taking CS

and RD low latches the analog multiplexer address and

starts a conversion. Data outputs DB0–DB7 remain in

the high-impedance condition until the conversion is

complete.

There are two status outputs: Interrupt (INT) and Ready

(RDY). RDY, an open-drain output (no internal pull-up

device), is connected to the processor’s READY/WAIT

input. RDY goes low on the falling edge of CS and goes

high impedance at the end of the conversion, when the

conversion result appears on the data outputs. If the

RDY output is not required, its external pull-up resistor

can be omitted. INT goes low when the conversion is

complete and returns high on the rising edge of CS or

RD.

Interface Mode 1

Mode 1 is designed for applications where the micro-

processor is not forced into a WAIT state. Taking CS

and RD low latches the multiplexer address and starts

a conversion (Figure 6). Data from the previous

conversion is immediately read from the outputs

(DB0–DB7).

INT goes high at the rising edge of CS or RD and goes

low at the end of the conversion. A second READ oper-

ation is required to read the result of this conversion.

The second READ latches a new multiplexer address

and starts another conversion. A delay of 2.5µs must

be allowed between READ operations. RDY goes low

on the falling edge of CS and goes high impedance at

the rising edge of CS. If RDY is not needed, its external

pull-up resistor can be omitted.

CMOS High-Speed 8-Bit ADCs with

Multiplexer and Reference

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7

500ns

BY INTERNAL

COMPARATORS

AND THE FOUR MSBs

ARE LATCHED

SETUP TIME REQUIRED

BY THE INTERNAL

COMPARATORS PRIOR TO

STARTING CONVERSION

600ns

RD

INT GOING LOW INDICATES

THAT CONVERSION IS

COMPLETE AND THAT

DATA CAN BE READ

1000ns

Figure 4. Operating Sequence

DATA

DATA

VALID

ADDR

VALID

ADDR

VALID

INT

RDY

RD

ANALOG

CHANNEL

ADDRESS

CS

HIGH IMPEDANCE

Figure 5. Mode 0 Timing Diagram