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  • [FAQ] Have a question about ADCs? Click here for FAQs, resources, and more!

    Other Parts Discussed in Thread: ADS1209 , ADS124S08 New users to E2E If you are new to the support forum, please take some time to read the E2E community guidelines and tasks specifically related to E2E and resource guides listed below: Search for question…

  • [FAQ] ADS131A04: READY response word

    Part Number: ADS131A04 Other Parts Discussed in Thread: ADS131A02 The data sheet for ADS131A0x states that the device responds with the READY word after reset: 0xFF02 for ADS131A02 and 0xFF04 for ADS131A04. However, if I send multiple NULL command frames…

  • [FAQ] Can my ADC measure negative voltages?

    Other Parts Discussed in Thread: ADS1256 , ADS124S08 , ADS8688 , ADS131M08 My ADC’s datasheet gives the input range as ±VREF. Does that mean I can measure negative voltages with respect to ground?

  • [FAQ] How do I program the NVM of a smart DAC or AFE in production?

    Other Parts Discussed in Thread: DAC43401-Q1 , DAC43401 , DAC53401-Q1 , DAC53401 , DAC53701 , DAC43701 , DAC53701-Q1 , DAC43701-Q1 , DAC63204 , DAC53204 , DAC43204 , DAC63004 , DAC53004 , AFE539A4 I have used a smart DAC in my design and there is no on board controller…

  • [FAQ] ADS7953: I cannot communicate with the ADS795x, how do I program the device?

    Part Number: ADS7953 I am having trouble programming the ADS7953, part of the ADS795x family of devices. How do you communicate to the device?

  • [FAQ] ADS8681: Solution for detecting input floating on SAR ADCs - ADS8681/ADS8688/ADS8686/ADS8588S

    Part Number: ADS8681 Other Parts Discussed in Thread: ADS8699 , ADS8685 , ADS8665 , ADS8661 , ADS8689 , ADS8691 , ADS8675 , ADS8695 , ADS8671 , ADS8684A , ADS8664 , ADS8688A , ADS8698 , ADS8688AT , ADS8688 , ADS8678 , ADS8674 , ADS8684 , ADS8694 , ADS8668 , ADS8586S , A…

  • [FAQ] Where can I find more information about smart DACs?

    Other Parts Discussed in Thread: DAC43401-Q1 , DAC43401 , DAC53401-Q1 , DAC53401 , DAC53701 , DAC43701 , DAC53701-Q1 , DAC43701-Q1 , DAC63204 , DAC53204 , DAC43204 , DAC63004 , DAC53004 , AFE539A4 This post will serve as a landing pad for content surrounding TI's smart…

  • [FAQ] DAC80501: Why is the output not updating?

    Part Number: DAC80501 I am using the DAC80501 with the internal reference and a 3.3V supply. My I2C communication works correctly but I am unable to update the DAC output. What is going wrong?

  • [FAQ] ADC128S102QML-SP: Power down sequence?

    Part Number: ADC128S102QML-SP In the datasheet, it is mentioned that analog power rail should ramp before digital power rail during power up. What about during power down? Is there guidance about proper sequencing? Should digital power rail ramp down…

  • [FAQ] ADS7828: ESD rating of ADS7828E/250G4

    Part Number: ADS7828 Hi, My customer wants to use ADS7828E/250G4. However, I didn't find ESD rating parameters from the datasheet, which are needed in customer company's AVL process. Could you help to provide it? Thanks, Andrew

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