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FEATURES
Low Cost A–D Conversion
Versatile Input Amplifier
Positive or Negative Voltage Modes
Negative Current Mode
High Input Impedance, Low Drift
Single Supply, 5 V to 36 V
Linearity: 0.05% FS
Low Power: 1.2 mA Quiescent Current
Full-Scale Frequency up to 100 kHz
1.00 V Reference
Thermometer Output (1 mV/K)
F-V Applications
MIL-STD-883 Compliant Versions Available
Integrated Circuit
Voltage-to-Frequency Converter
AD537*
PIN CONFIGURATIONS
D-14 Package
H-10A Package
LOGIC GND
10
AD537
LOGIC GND
SYNC
I
IN
–V
IN
+V
IN
V
TEMP
V
REF
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
V
T
V
R
PRECISION
VOLTAGE
REFERENCE
CURR-
BUF TO-FREQ
CONV
DRIVER
14
13
12
11
10
9
8
OUTPUT
+V
S
CAP
CAP
V
OS
V
OS
–V
S
–V
IN
1
9 OUTPUT
AD537
DRIVER
8 +V
S
CURR-
TO-FREQ
CONV
7
CAP
+V
IN
2
BUF
3
V
TEMP
4
V
REF
V
T
PRECISION
VOLTAGE
V
R
REFERENCE
6
5
CAP
–V
S
(CONNECTED TO CASE)
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The AD537 is a monolithic V-F converter consisting of an input
amplifier, a precision oscillator system, an accurate internal ref-
erence generator and a high current output stage. Only a single
external RC network is required to set up any full-scale (F.S.)
frequency up to 100 kHz and any F.S. input voltage up to
±
30 V. Linearity error is as low as
±
0.05% for 10 kHz F.S., and
operation is guaranteed over an 80 dB dynamic range. The over-
all temperature coefficient (excluding the effects of external
components) is typically
±
30 ppm/°C. The AD537 operates
from a single supply of 5 V to 36 V and consumes only 1.2 mA
quiescent current.
A temperature-proportional output, scaled to 1.00 mV/K,
enables the circuit to be used as a reliable temperature-to-
frequency converter; in combination with the fixed reference
output of 1.00 V, offset scales such as 0°C or 0°F can be generated.
The low drift (1
µV/°C
typ) input amplifier allows operation
directly from small signals (e.g., thermocouples or strain gages)
while offering a high (250 MΩ) input resistance. Unlike most
V–F converters, the AD537 provides a square-wave output, and
can drive up to 12 TTL loads, LEDs, very long cables, etc.
The excellent temperature characteristics and long-term stability
of the AD537 are guaranteed by the primary bandgap reference
generator and the low T.C. silicon chromium thin film resistors
used throughout.
The device is available in either a 14-lead ceramic DIP or a 10-lead
metal can; both are hermetically sealed packages.
The AD537 is available in three performance/temperature
grades; the J and K grades are specified for operation over the
0°C to +70°C range while the AD537S is specified for operation
over the extended temperature range, –55°C to +125°C.
PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS
1. The AD537 is a complete V-F converter requiring only an
external RC timing network to set the desired full-scale fre-
quency and a selectable pull-up resistor for the open collec-
tor output stage. Any full-scale input voltage range from
100 mV to 10 volts (or greater, depending on +V
S
) can be
accommodated by proper selection of timing resistor. The
full-scale frequency is then set by the timing capacitor from
the simple relationship, f = V/10RC.
2. The power supply requirements are minimal, only 1.2 mA
quiescent current is drawn from a single positive supply from
4.5 volts to 36 volts. In this mode, positive inputs can vary
from 0 volts (ground) to (+V
S
– 4) volts. Negative inputs can
easily be connected for below ground operation.
3. F-V converters with excellent characteristic are also easy to
build by connecting the AD537 in a phase-locked loop. Ap-
plication particulars are shown in Figure 6.
4. The versatile open-collector NPN output stage can sink up
to 20 mA with a saturation voltage less than 0.4 volts. The
Logic Common terminal can be connected to any level be-
tween ground (or –V
S
) and 4 volts below +V
S
. This allows
easy direct interface to any logic family with either positive or
negative logic levels.
5. The AD537 is available in versions compliant with MIL-
STD-883. Refer to the Analog Devices Military Product
Databook or current AD537/883B data sheet for detailed
specifications.
*Protected
by Patent Nos. 3,887,963 and RE 30,586.
REV. C
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