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5.3.3. Settling Time Requirements
When the ADC0 input configuration is changed (i.e., a different AMUX0 selection is made), a minimum
tracking time is required before an accurate conversion can be performed. This tracking time is determined
by the AMUX0 resistance, the ADC0 sampling capacitance, any external source resistance, and the accu-
racy required for the conversion. In low-power tracking mode, three SAR clocks are used for tracking at the
start of every conversion. For most applications, these three SAR clocks will meet the minimum tracking
time requirements.
Figure 5.5 shows the equivalent ADC0 input circuits for both Differential and Single-ended modes. Notice
that the equivalent time constant for both input circuits is the same. The required ADC0 settling time for a
given settling accuracy (SA) may be approximated by Equation 5.1. When measuring the Temperature
Sensor output or V
with respect to GND, R
reduces to R
. See Table 5.1 for ADC0 minimum
DD
TOTAL
MUX
settling time requirements.
Equation 5.1. ADC0 Settling Time Requirements
2n
SA
⎛
⎝
⎞
⎠
------
t = ln
× RTOTALCSAMPLE
Where:
SA is the settling accuracy, given as a fraction of an LSB (for example, 0.25 to settle within 1/4 LSB)
t is the required settling time in seconds
R
is the sum of the AMUX0 resistance and any external source resistance.
TOTAL
n is the ADC resolution in bits (10).
Differential Mode
Single-Ended Mode
MUX Select
MUX Select
Px.x
Px.x
RMUX = 5k
RMUX = 5k
CSAMPLE = 5pF
CSAMPLE = 5pF
RCInput= RMUX * CSAMPLE
RCInput= RMUX * CSAMPLE
CSAMPLE = 5pF
Px.x
RMUX = 5k
MUX Select
Figure 5.5. ADC0 Equivalent Input Circuits
Rev. 1.0
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