data converters

ADS1255

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00 — Overview

What the ADS1255 does

The ADS1255 and ADS1256 are extremely low-noise, 24-bit analog-to-digital converters designed for high-resolution measurement solutions. These delta-sigma modulators offer up to 23 bits of noise-free resolution, a data rate reaching 30,000 samples per second, and a programmable gain amplifier ranging from 1 to 64. The devices feature a flexible input multiplexer with sensor detect circuitry and chopper-stabilized buffers to handle differential or single-ended signals. Typically used in scientific instrumentation, industrial process control, medical equipment, and weigh scales, they support self and system calibration for all gain settings. The ADS1255 comes in an SSOP-20 package, while the ADS1256 includes four additional differential inputs in an SSOP-28 package.

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01 — Key specifications

Datasheet parameters

Datasheet parameters for ADS1255
ParameterMinTypMaxConditionsSource
supply voltage range 4.75 V 5.25 V Power-Supply TI datasheet, p. 4 — ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (continued)
input offset voltage drift 100 nV/°C PGA = 1; System Performance TI datasheet, p. 3 — ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
cmrr 95 dB 110 dB fCM(4) = 60Hz, fDATA = 30kSPS(5); common; System Performance TI datasheet, p. 3 — ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
operating temperature -40 °C 85 °C TI datasheet, p. 39 — PACKAGING INFORMATION
power dissipation 38 mW 57 mW Normal mode, PGA = 1, Buffer off, DVDD = 3.3V; Power-Supply TI datasheet, p. 4 — ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (continued)
psrr 60 dB 70 dB ±5% Δ in AVDD; System Performance TI datasheet, p. 3 — ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
adc resolution 24 bit TI datasheet, p. 1
output voltage high 800 mV IOH = 5mA; voh; Digital Input/Output TI datasheet, p. 3 — ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
output voltage low 200 mV IOL = 5mA; vol; Digital Input/Output TI datasheet, p. 3 — ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
sample rate 30 kHz TI datasheet, p. 1
settling time 210 µs Data rate = 30, 000 SPS TI datasheet, p. 20 — Table 13. Settling Time vs Data Rate
channel count 2 TI datasheet, p. 14
02 — Alternatives

Closest matches to ADS1255

ADS131M02 6.1× lower power dissipation, 3.0× higher input offset voltage drift, 1.9× higher operating temperature
ADS131M02IPWR 6.1× lower power dissipation, 3.0× higher input offset voltage drift, 1.9× higher operating temperature
ADS1220 15.0× lower sample rate, 2.8× higher input offset voltage drift, 2.0× lower propagation delay
ADS1118 2.0× lower propagation delay, 1.9× higher operating temperature, 1.5× lower adc resolution
MCP3421 2.0× lower input offset voltage drift, 2.0× higher output voltage low, 1.6× higher supply voltage range
ADS1246 16.5× lower power dissipation, 15.0× lower sample rate, 3.0× lower settling time
ADS1110A0IDBVR 12.0× higher input offset voltage drift, 2.0× higher output voltage low, 1.6× higher supply voltage range
ADS1100 15.0× higher input offset voltage drift, 2.0× higher output voltage low, 1.6× higher supply voltage range
03 — FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is the ADC resolution of the ADS1255?

The ADC resolution is 24 bit.

What is the channel count of the ADS1255?

The channel count is 2.

What is the common-mode rejection ratio (CMRR) when fCM(4) = 60Hz and fDATA = 30kSPS(5)?

The CMRR is 110 dB.

What is the input offset voltage drift when PGA = 1 under System Performance conditions?

The input offset voltage drift is 100 nV/°C.

What is the maximum operating temperature for the ADS1255?

The maximum operating temperature is 85 °C.

What is the output voltage high (voh) when IOH = 5mA?

The output voltage high is 800 mV when IOH = 5mA.

What is the maximum output voltage low for the Digital Input/Output when IOL = 5mA?

The output voltage low is 200 mV.

What is the power dissipation of the ADS1255 in Normal mode with PGA = 1, Buffer off, and DVDD = 3.3V?

The power dissipation is 38 mW.

What is the PSRR under ±5% Δ in AVDD for System Performance?

The PSRR is 70 dB.

What is the maximum sample rate of the ADS1255?

The maximum sample rate is 30 kHz.

What is the settling time of the ADS1255 when the data rate is 30, 000 SPS?

The settling time is 210 µs at a data rate of 30, 000 SPS.

What is the maximum supply voltage under Power-Supply conditions?

The maximum supply voltage is 5.25 V.

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